JP4995629B2 - Revolving machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever is provided by a player on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side and medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) are inserted. A start switch that detects an operation (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) and outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels, and a plurality of stops corresponding to each of the plurality of reels A stop switch that detects that the button has been pressed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”) and outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel, and corresponding to each of the plurality of reels A stepping motor provided to transmit each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and stop switch. Controls the operation of Ngumota, reel-type gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels. Normally, in such a spinning-type gaming machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels is determined. If it is determined that it is determined that this predetermined symbol combination is displayed, a so-called winning is established, and medals are paid out to the player.

  At present, when a player's start operation is detected in a mainstream spinning machine, lottery using a random number is performed, and the result (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") and a stop operation by the player are detected. The reel rotation is stopped based on the timing. For example, when a player's stop operation is detected when an internal winning combination allowing display of the predetermined symbol combination is determined as a result of the lottery, the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. As described above, the rotation of the reel continues within a predetermined period (for example, 190 msec), and then stops. In addition, for the combination of symbols that the determined internal winning combination does not permit display, the reel rotation continues within the predetermined period and then stops so that the display is avoided.

In recent years, when an operation in a state advantageous to a player (hereinafter referred to as “advantageous state”) is performed, if a predetermined symbol combination is displayed, the operation in the advantageous state is terminated. In other words, there has been proposed one that starts operation in a state disadvantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as “unfavorable state”) compared to the advantageous state. Then, when an internal symbol combination related to the predetermined symbol combination is determined, an image of the symbol constituting the predetermined symbol combination is displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like, whereby the predetermined symbol combination is determined. A suggestion has been made to suggest a player to perform a stop operation at a timing that is not displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to this spinning-type game machine, the player can enjoy the pleasure of avoiding the disadvantageous operation and prolonging the advantageous state as much as possible by performing the stop operation at the timing when the predetermined symbol combination is not displayed. Can be given to. Then, in the above-described conventional spinning-type game machine, when the advantageous state is activated, any of the numerical values determined in advance as the number of times the notification is performed (hereinafter referred to as “the number of notifications”) is determined by lottery. The notification is performed with the selected number of notifications as the upper limit.
JP 2006-68443 A

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional swivel type gaming machine, since the number of notifications is selected from a predetermined numerical value, the player can detect when the number of notifications reaches any of the numerical values. However, there was no worry that this was the last time the notification was given. In other words, there is a limited chance that the player will feel irritated about whether the disadvantageous state starts or not, and the player may feel bored.

  Accordingly, the present invention provides a spinning-type game in which the expectation held by the player can be raised or lowered with respect to whether or not the notification of information that can avoid operation in a disadvantageous state for the player is performed. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following spinning machine.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the reel-type gaming machine is based on a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which will be described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and detection of a start operation Internal winning combination determining means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) and reel rotating means (for example, CPU 31 described later, stepping described later) for rotating each of the plurality of reels. Motor 49L, 49C, 49R, processing for requesting rotation start of all reels described later), and stop operation detecting means (for example, CPU 31 described later, stop described later) for detecting a stop operation corresponding to the type of the plurality of reels. Switch 7S), the detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Reel stop means for stopping rolling (for example, CPU 31 described later, reel stop control process described later) and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “replay-replay-replay” which is a combination of symbols related to special replay 1 described later) ) Is displayed by the plurality of reels, disadvantageous state operating means (for example, CPU31 described later, S385 in the RT control processing described later) for operating in a disadvantageous state for the player (for example, RT1 gaming state described later); Storage means (for example, SDRAM 83 described later) having a storage area (for example, an At operation control data storage area described later) capable of storing data indicating one or more meanings, and data stored in the storage area by lottery Subtraction means for subtracting data indicating the meaning of 1 from (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, an AT operation end check process described later) ), And the internal winning combination determining means determines that the internal winning combination related to the predetermined symbol combination is determined, the data indicating one or more meanings is stored in the storage area. First notification means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later, S573 to S575 in an effect lottery processing described later) for notifying the player of information that avoids display of the combination of symbols; When data indicating a meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the storage area by the subtracting means and data indicating a meaning of 1 or more is stored in the storage area, a notification to that effect is given. Second notification means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, a liquid crystal display device 5 described later, and an effect rewriting process described later) for the person, and the storage means is data indicating one or more meanings. Are stored in a plurality of storage areas (for example, six AT operation control data storage areas 1 to 6 described later), and the subtracting means is predetermined for each of the plurality of storage areas. The data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the corresponding storage area with probability, and data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any one of the plurality of storage areas. The data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the storage area with a probability determined in advance according to the storage area, while any two of the plurality of storage areas are subtracted. When data indicating one or more meanings is stored as described above, the data is stored at a probability determined in advance according to a storage area selected according to a predetermined priority (for example, a low AT continuation probability described later). When the data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the storage area, the first notifying unit determines that the internal symbol combination related to the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal symbol combination determining unit, On the condition that data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any one of the plurality of storage areas, the player is notified of information that avoids displaying the predetermined symbol combination, and the first 2 notification means subtracts data indicating the meaning of 1 from the data stored in any of the plurality of storage areas by the subtraction means, and has one or more meanings in any of the plurality of storage areas. When data to be shown is stored, a notification to that effect is given to the player .

  According to this rotary gaming machine, the predetermined area is provided on the condition that a storage area capable of storing data indicating one or more meanings is provided and data indicating one or more meanings is stored in the storage area. Information that avoids the display of the combination of symbols is notified. Then, data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the storage area by lottery. That is, the timing at which the subtraction of the data indicating the meaning of 1 from the storage area is made unpredictable to the player so that the player does not know when the notification is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of tension that the notification may not always be performed, and to be relieved whether or not the notification is performed. Therefore, it is possible to cause undulations in the expectations of the player as to whether or not the notification is performed.

Further, when data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the storage area and data indicating the meaning of 1 or more is stored in the subsequent storage area, a notification to that effect is made. As a result, the player can be informed that the data indicating the meaning of 1 has been subtracted from the data stored in the storage area, and even if the subtraction is performed, the player still has the first symbol. Informs that it is promised that the information to avoid the display of the combination will be notified, and dispels the fear that the information to avoid the display of the first symbol combination will not be performed. be able to.
Further, the notification is provided on the condition that a plurality of storage areas capable of storing data indicating one or more meanings are provided, and data indicating one or more meanings is stored in at least one of the plurality of storage areas. To do. Then, subtraction of data indicating the meaning of 1 is performed with a probability determined in advance according to each of the plurality of storage areas. Therefore, since it is possible to provide a plurality of states with different possibilities for determining whether or not the notification is performed, it is possible to cause undulations in the expectations of the player as to whether or not the notification is performed. Preferred.
Further, it is possible to make the player expect that data indicating one or more meanings may be stored not only in one storage area but also in other storage areas. That is, even if data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the storage area, the player's expectation can be maintained. And, for example, when a rank having a high probability determined to perform subtraction of data indicating the meaning of 1 is adopted as the predetermined priority, data indicating 1 or more is stored in a storage area where the probability is low At this time, the above notification based on the storage area is performed later, which is suitable for prolonging the expectations held by the player.

The spinning machine according to claim 2 selects any one of the plurality of storage areas by lottery, and adds data indicating the meaning of 1 to the data stored in the selected storage area. An addition means (for example, a sub CPU 81 described later, an AT operation control process described later) is provided.

  According to this spinning machine, data indicating the meaning of 1 is added to the data stored in the storage area by lottery. That is, the player is not able to predict the timing at which the data indicating the meaning of 1 is added to the storage area, so that the player does not know when it is determined to perform the notification. It is possible to always have an expectation that the above notification may have been determined. Therefore, it is suitable for causing the player to have an ups and downs on whether or not the notification is performed. In addition, since data indicating the meaning of 1 can be cumulatively added to the storage area, there is an expectation that data indicating more than one meaning may be stored in the storage area. Even if the data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the storage area, the player's expectation can be maintained.

Further , any one of the plurality of storage areas is selected by lottery, and data indicating the meaning of 1 is added to the data stored in the storage area. In other words, the timing at which the data indicating the meaning of 1 is added and the type of the storage area to be targeted are not predicted by the player. This is suitable for generating undulations.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the reel stop means is a first internal winning combination (for example, special replay 1 + replay 1+ described later) associated with the predetermined symbol combination by the internal winning combination determining means. When the replay 2) is determined, detection of a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel (for example, a left reel 3L described later) is detected while the rotation of all of the plurality of reels is performed. When performed by the detecting means, a predetermined symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination (for example, “replay-bell-bell” which is a symbol combination related to replay 1 described later) is displayed. While the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped, a reel different from the predetermined reel (for example, a middle reel described later) while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. When the stop operation corresponding to C) is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, and the internal winning combination determining means is While a second internal winning combination (for example, special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3 described later) related to the predetermined symbol combination is determined, all of the plurality of reels are being rotated. When the stop operation corresponding to the predetermined reel is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. When a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected by the stop operation detecting means while all the rotations are being performed, And stopping the rotation of said plurality of reels so because was the combination of symbols is displayed, the first informing means, as the notification information to avoid the display of the predetermined symbol combination, within said first The predetermined reel is notified when the winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, while the predetermined internal winning combination is determined when the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. It is characterized by notifying a reel different from the reel.

  According to this spinning-reel game machine, when the first internal winning combination is determined, the player can perform a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel and a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed. When the second internal winning combination is determined, a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed by performing a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel. Can be avoided. That is, the type of the reel for which the stop operation is detected while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed (hereinafter, the type of the reel when the first stop operation is detected), the first internal winning combination, When the reel type determined according to each of the second internal winning combinations matches, the display of the predetermined symbol combination is avoided, and the start of the disadvantageous state is avoided, The player can avoid displaying a predetermined combination of symbols just by considering which reel of the plurality of reels is to be stopped, and the timing of the stop operation need not be measured. .

  Further, the predetermined reel is notified when the first internal winning combination is determined, and the reel different from the predetermined reel is notified when the second internal winning combination is determined. did. Therefore, the player can know the reel that is prevented from operating in a disadvantageous state, and can easily avoid the disadvantageous state from being started by performing a stop operation corresponding to the reel. Become.

  According to the swivel type gaming machine of the present invention, a storage area capable of storing data indicating one or more meanings is provided, and it is disadvantageous on the condition that data indicating one or more meanings is stored in the storage area. Since the notification of the information that avoids the display of the symbol combination related to the operation of the state is performed, the data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the storage area by lottery. Whether or not the above notification is made can be made more irritating to the player, and the player's expectation can be raised and lowered.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “slot machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. In the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, 4 R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided so as to be positioned in front of them. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are configured to be able to pass through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the stopping operation thereof can be visually recognized from the player side. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the effect display area 23, an image is displayed by a sub-control circuit 72 described later, and the effect is executed.

  Each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R has a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel by displaying one symbol in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the display area. Three symbols out of the symbols are displayed (that is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R constitute symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface for each of a plurality of reels. Display window "). The display window is not necessarily configured to correspond to each reel on a one-to-one basis. For example, the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed by one display window. .

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages are formed. In the present embodiment, a center line 8b formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a top line 8a formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the display windows 4L, 4C. , 4R, three bottom lines 8c are provided.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is lit in a lighting pattern according to the game situation. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Basically, medals are inserted on the basis of the player throwing medals into the medal insertion slot 22 and the bet buttons 11, 12, 13 being operated by the player, and the winning determination lines 8a to 8a. 8c is activated (the activated winning determination line is hereinafter referred to as an activated line). The active line is a target for determining whether or not a combination of symbols relating to the provision of profits described later is displayed (in other words, determining whether or not a so-called winning has been established). In addition, an information display unit 18 composed of a 7-segment LED is provided in the center of the base unit 10. The information display unit 18 displays the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”), the number of medals paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid out number”), and the like.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits or medal discharge is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the medals are discharged, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are discharged from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. At the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. For example, the left stop button 7L corresponds to the left reel 3L. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Hereinafter, when all of the three reels are rotating, any one of the corresponding stop buttons is pressed by the player is referred to as a “first stop operation”. In addition, when two of the three reels are rotated after the first stop operation and one of the corresponding stop buttons is pressed by the player is referred to as a “second stop operation”. . Furthermore, when a player presses the corresponding stop button when one of the three reels is rotating after the second stop operation is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. More specifically, red 7 (in symbol positions “0” to “20”) in each rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which can be specified by a symbol counter provided in the RAM 33 described later. Design 61), Blue 7 (design 62), BAR (design 63), Bell (design 64), Muscat (design 65), Blue cherry (design 66), Red cherry (design 67), Sword (design 68), and One of the replays (symbol 69) is arranged. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled by a main control circuit 71 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled. A plurality of symbols arranged in the fluctuate with the rotation of the reel.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the slot machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program (for example, see FIGS. 62 to 77 described later) executed by the CPU 31 and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 36 described later) such as an internal lottery table described later. . The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 37 to 43 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later, and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one value (hereinafter, random number value) from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41. The display unit driving circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts) by the information display unit 18. The hopper driving circuit 41 controls the discharge of medals by the hopper 40.

  The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof. In the present embodiment, gears (not shown) that transmit the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are provided. On the other hand, by outputting 16 pulses, the rotation of one symbol arranged on the surface of the reel is performed.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been tilted by the player. The stop switch 7S detects that each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player. The 1-bet switch 11S has a 1-bet button 11 pressed by a player, the 2-bet switch 12S has a 2-bet button 12 pressed by a player, and the maximum bet switch 13S has a maximum bet button It is detected that 13 is pushed by the player. The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player passes through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and a path for guiding an appropriate medal thrown from the medal slot 22 to the hopper 40 capable of storing a large amount of medals. Is forming. That each bet button is pushed by the player and that a medal is thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player is referred to as an insertion operation. The C / P switch 14S detects that the C / P button 14 has been pressed by the player. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. In the present embodiment, the number of times the pulses are output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one revolution is detected, thereby counting in the reel rotation direction. It is possible to detect the position (also referred to as the rotation angle of the reel with reference to the position where the reel index is detected). The number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and is provided in the RAM 33 every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter. The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of reel, and the value is cleared every time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later.

  In the present embodiment, a table (symbol arrangement table) in which each position in the rotation direction of the reel managed by the symbol counter is associated with data specifying the type of the symbol arranged at each position. Is stored in the ROM 32. Specifically, when the reel index is detected, a symbol positioned on the center line 8b (more precisely, the central portion of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) When symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each symbol in the order of movement in the reel rotation direction as “0”, the symbol counter is associated with the symbol position defined by the symbol arrangement table. Thus, the type of the symbol positioned in the middle stage of the corresponding display window can be specified according to each reel.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected, and the sub control circuit 72 determines the contents of the effect based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processing such as execution and execution. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, an SDRAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing SDRAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), a driver 87, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program (for example, see FIGS. 78 to 86 described later). Specifically, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R A voice control task for controlling the effect, an effect registration task for determining the contents of the effect (such as an effect number and effect data, which will be described later), and the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content. A drawing control task and the like for control are included.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect lottery table (for example, see FIGS. 44 to 61 described later), a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, BGM, and effects. An audio control data storage area for storing sound data such as sound, an LED control data storage area for storing a light lighting pattern, and the like. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the control ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 81 executes the control program. The SDRAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various types of information such as a notification gaming state described later.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The video created by rendering is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 87. The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and converts music data from digital to analog in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. When analog conversion is performed, the signals are output from the speakers 21L and 21R via the amplifier 89. Further, the LED 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and lighting and extinguishing are performed according to a signal output from the sub CPU 81.

  Hereinafter, the various tables stored in the ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The game state is data for identifying the type of the internal lottery table to be selected, and is managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in accordance with a control program described later. That is, by properly using the internal lottery table provided according to each gaming state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is changed, and as a result, the player's sense of expectation is raised and lowered. ing. In the present embodiment, a general gaming state, a replay time (hereinafter “RT”) 1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, an RT4 gaming state, an RT5 gaming state, and a red big bonus (hereinafter “BB”) gaming. Each gaming state is provided with a state, a blue BB gaming state, and a middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as “MB”) gaming state, and an internal lottery table corresponding to each gaming state is provided. The number of lotteries is defined according to whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area provided in the RAM 33 described later is zero.

  As will be described later with reference to a flowchart, each gaming state described above adopts a configuration that shifts to another gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the transition conditions in each gaming state and the gaming state of the transition destination. For example, in the general gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, RT1 on condition that a combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 described later is displayed (circled 1, 11, and 12 in the figure). Transition to gaming state. As will be described later, the RT1 gaming state is defined as a gaming state that is relatively unfavorable to the player. In addition, in the general gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, RT2 on condition that a combination of symbols related to the special replay 2 described later is displayed (circled 3, 13, and 14 in the figure). Transition to gaming state. As will be described later, the RT2 gaming state is defined as a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player as compared to the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state shift to the general gaming state on condition that the number of games reaches a predetermined number. The number of games is counted as one based on the detection of the start operation. The number of games that the RT1 gaming state continues is defined more than the number of games that the RT2 gaming state continues. In such a configuration, in the above-described general gaming state or the like, the transition to the RT2 gaming state is avoided while the transition to the RT2 gaming state is avoided, so that the player acquires more medals. The key to the above.

  Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. The lottery value defines a random value when data to which the lottery is assigned (that is, a data pointer in the internal lottery table) is determined. More specifically, the lottery value defines the number. . In the present embodiment, a random number extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 65535” is a lottery corresponding to each winning number starting with a winning number 1 defined in the internal lottery table. Internal lottery is performed by sequentially subtracting by value and determining whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (in other words, whether or not “borrowing” has occurred). The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that can be extracted (ie, 65536)”. That is, it can be said that the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the winning probability, and the easier it is to determine the data to which this is assigned.

  The number of lotteries defined by the internal lottery table determination table indicates the number of times the above determination is made for each winning number. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined according to each winning number. That is, as a result of the lottery, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are obtained.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 26. FIG. 8 shows an RT lottery state internal lottery table. The RT lottery state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 26 according to the RT gaming states RT1 to RT5. The internal lottery table for RT gaming state basically has the same configuration as the internal lottery table for general gaming state except for the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers 19 to 25. That is, the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers 19 to 25 differ according to the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. As will be described later, the winning number 19 to the winning number 25 stipulate a small role / replay data pointer for determining a winning request flag relating to the re-game operation. Therefore, by using the internal lottery table corresponding to each of the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state, it is possible to vary the winning probability of the winning request flag related to the re-game operation. .

  In each internal lottery table, the winning probability of the winning request flag relating to the replay operation can be expressed as “total of each lottery value corresponding to the winning number 19 to the winning number 25/65536”. The general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state are arranged in descending order of the winning probability, and the RT2 gaming state, the general gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the RT5 gaming state, and the RT1 gaming state are arranged. You can arrange them in order.

  The relative evaluation of the degree of advantage between the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state can be performed by calculating the expected value of the internal lottery table corresponding to each and comparing them. it can. The expected value of each internal lottery table can be calculated by executing the calculation formula “(paidout number / inserted number) × winning probability” according to each prescribed winning number and taking the sum of the results. Is possible. At this time, for replays, medals are not actually paid out, and therefore lottery values corresponding to all winning numbers related to replay operations are calculated from the denominator (65536) of the winning probability in the above formula. It will be handled with subtraction. Based on the expected values calculated in this way, the players are arranged in descending order of the degree of advantage for the player, so that RT2 gaming state, general gaming state, RT4 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, RT5 gaming state, RT1 gaming They can be arranged in order of status. Therefore, it can be said that the RT2 gaming state is the most advantageous for the player except when the bonus game is activated, and the RT1 gaming state is the most disadvantageous for the player. In the RT1 gaming state, the expected value is less than “1”, so that the consumption of medals tends to increase.

  FIG. 9 shows a red BB gaming state internal lottery table. FIG. 10 shows a blue BB gaming state internal lottery table. The red BB gaming state internal lottery table and the blue BB gaming state internal lottery table define lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 18. The lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers 1 and 2 in the red BB gaming state internal lottery table and the blue BB gaming state internal lottery table are relatively larger than those in the general gaming state internal lottery table. As will be described later, the winning number 1 and the winning number 2 are defined with a small role / replay data pointer for determining a winning request flag “bell” relating to the payout of medals. Therefore, by using the internal lottery table corresponding to each of the red BB gaming state and the blue BB gaming state, it is possible to increase the winning probability of the winning request flag related to the payout of medals.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag according to each data pointer. The winning request flag is stored in an internal winning combination storing area described later (more specifically, any one of an internal winning combination storing area 1, an internal winning combination storing area 2, and an internal winning combination storing area 3 each consisting of 1 byte). The stored data is basically 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In this embodiment, since there are more than 8 combinations of symbols for winning a prize, different types of winning request flags are managed with different storage areas, and a plurality of winning combinations consisting of the same bit pattern are assumed. Even if it is a request flag, the display of a combination of different symbols is allowed. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In this embodiment, a set of three types of hit request flags stored in an internal winning combination storage area (to be described later) (from Specifically, the entire data that is logical sum) is referred to as “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation. The determination of the data pointer and the determination of the hit request flag described above can be said to be equivalent to the determination of the internal winning combination.

  Further, the internal winning combination can be said to be data for specifying the type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed for the active lines 8a to 8c among the symbol combinations related to winnings described later. In the case of “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2”, display of a combination of symbols related to each of special replay 1, replay 1, and replay 2 is allowed. Permitting means determining a position at which the rotation of the reel stops so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to winning is displayed on the effective line based on detection of the stop operation. As will be described later, when display of a combination of a plurality of symbols is allowed as described above, basically, any one is displayed on the effective lines 8a to 8c based on detection of the stop operation. When the data pointer is “0”, the content is “losing”, which indicates that display of a combination of symbols related to any winning is not allowed.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag with the contents shown in the figure in accordance with each of the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “16”. As shown in the figure, a hit request flag that allows at least the display of the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is defined when the small role / replay data pointer is “10” to “15”. More specifically, when the small role / replay data pointer is “10” to “12”, the winning request flag in which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is allowed simultaneously with the symbol combination related to the replay 1 Are defined according to the number of reels so that the presence and type of other combinations of symbols that can be displayed are different. In addition, when the small role / replay data pointer is “13” to “15”, the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is different from the permissible request flag allowed at the same time as the symbol combination related to the special replay 2 In accordance with the number of reels, the number and the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed are different.

  FIG. 12 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag with the contents shown in the figure in accordance with each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “3”.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, the re-game is activated, the bonus game is activated, etc. A predetermined profit is given to the player (in the present embodiment, these are referred to as “winning”). In the slot machine of the present embodiment, a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is applied as a symbol combination related to winning. The symbol combination table defines data indicating a symbol combination related to winning, a winning action flag indicating the type of symbol combination, storage area addition data, and a payout number.

  The winning action flag is data stored in a display combination storage area described later (more specifically, any one of display combination storage area 1, display combination storage area 2, and display combination storage area 3 each consisting of 1 byte). It is. The data structure of the winning action flag corresponds to the data structure of the hit request flag described above. For example, if the content is blue cherry, the data is “00000001B” in which bit 0 is turned on. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, “losing” is determined as the winning action flag.

  The storage area addition data defines the type of display combination storage area (to be described later) in which the winning action flag is stored. In the present embodiment, the data stored in the display combination storage area is referred to as “display combination” for convenience of explanation. It can be said that the display combination is basically data indicating the type of combination of symbols displayed along the active line. The payout number is data representing the number of medals to be paid out to the player. Based on the numerical value, medals are ejected by driving the hopper 40 and a credit counter is added. In this embodiment, as the display combination, red BB, blue BB, MB, special replay 1, special replay 2, replay 1 to replay 3, and a value that exceeds 0 as the number of payouts, except when lost is determined. Is determined, and medals are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, when special replay 1, special replay 2, and replay 1 to replay 3 are determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. In other words, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when these are determined will be automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation, and the player will consume the medal he owns next time. You don't have to. Therefore, for example, when the above-described RT2 gaming state internal lottery table or the general gaming state internal lottery table is used, the re-game operation is compared to when the above-described RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is used. Will be increased, and the consumption of medals can be suppressed.

  Further, when the special replay 1 is determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, the re-game is activated and the RT1 gaming state is activated. When the special replay 2 is determined as the display combination, the re-game operation is performed and the RT2 game state operation is performed.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of red BB, blue BB, and MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. The bonus operation time table defines a game state flag and a bonus end number counter as data stored in the RAM 33 when the operation of each bonus game is determined. The gaming state flag is data for identifying the gaming state, and the determination of the internal lottery table is performed based on the data. The bonus end number counter is data for managing the total number of medals paid out to the player during the operation of each bonus game. For example, when the operation of red BB is started, the red BB gaming state flag is turned on in a gaming state flag storage area of RAM 33 described later, and 345 is stored in the bonus end number counter. In the present embodiment, every time the payout number is determined, the bonus end number counter is subtracted and the bonus game operation ends on condition that it is updated to zero.

  Next, the bonus end time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation of each bonus game is finished, an operation in a predetermined type of RT gaming state is performed. The bonus end time table defines a game state flag and an RT game number counter as data stored in the RAM 33 when the operation of each bonus game ends. The RT game number counter is data for managing the number of games in which the corresponding RT game state is activated. For example, when the operation of the MB ends, the operation of the RT3 gaming state is started, the RT3 gaming state flag is turned on in the gaming state flag storage area, and 1 is stored in the RT gaming number counter.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines a special stop table, a normal stop table, and a control change table (hereinafter referred to as a stop table or the like) in accordance with the small role / replay data pointer. The stop table or the like is used for determining the number of sliding pieces, that is, determining the position where the reel rotation is stopped. Further, in the reel stop initial setting table according to the present embodiment, the stop table or the like depends on whether or not the winning request flag related to the operation of the bonus game is stored in the carryover combination storage area described later and the type of the bonus request. In other words, the types of each stop table and the like are specified according to the internal winning combination.

  As will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, when an internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is determined, the type of the reel whose stop button is pressed while all three reels are rotating is selected. Based on this, either the display of the symbol combination (replay-replay-replay) related to the special replay 1 or the display of the symbol combination different from this is determined. More specifically, the type of the stop button (hereinafter referred to as “the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation”) in which the stop operation is detected while all three reels are rotating is the special replay 1. When the type of the stop button is predetermined according to the internal winning combination including the symbol combination, the symbol combination different from the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is displayed, while the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is displayed. When the type of the stop button is not determined in advance, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed. This is realized by using a stop table or the like (FIGS. 18 to 34 described later) defined according to the internal winning combination including the special replay 1. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player determines the type of the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation to be adopted and the type of the stop button that is predetermined according to the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 described above. If they can be matched, it is possible to avoid the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of RT1 having the least advantageous degree.

  Here, when the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 (that is, the small combination / replay data pointers “10” to “15”) is determined, the operation stop button and the display combination at the time of the first stop operation The relationship is shown in FIG. The internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is divided into those not including the special replay 2 (ie, “10” to “12”) and those including the special replay 2 (ie, “13” to “15”). .

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2” (small pointer replay data pointer 10), if the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L The display of the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is avoided. If the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3” (data pointer 11 for small role replay), if the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, the special replay 1 The display of the symbol combination related to is avoided. Furthermore, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + replay 1” (data pointer 12 for small role replay), if the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the special replay 1 is concerned. Display of symbol combinations is avoided. When these three types of internal winning combinations are determined, the combination of symbols related to Replay 1 (Replay-Bell-Bell) is displayed, so that the display of the symbol combination related to Special Replay 1 is avoided. In addition, the symbol combination which concerns on the special replay 1 is corresponded to the combination of a predetermined symbol. Further, the symbol combination according to Replay 1 corresponds to a predetermined symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2” (data pointer 13 for small role replay), the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop. If it is button 7L, the display of the symbol combination which concerns on special replay 1 is avoided. When the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3” (small pointer replay data pointer 14), if the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, The display of the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is avoided. Furthermore, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1” (data pointer 15 for small role replay), if the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the special replay The display of the symbol combination according to 1 is avoided. When these three types of internal winning combinations are determined, the combination of symbols related to special replay 2 (bell-replay-replay) is displayed, so that the display of the combination of symbols related to special replay 1 is avoided. Therefore, it is possible to operate the RT2 gaming state having a relatively high degree of advantage while avoiding the display of the symbol combination related to the operation of the RT1 gaming state. Note that the symbol combination according to the special replay 2 corresponds to a specific symbol combination different from a predetermined symbol combination.

  Based on the above-mentioned contents, referring to FIGS. 18 to 28, “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2”, “special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3”, and “special replay 1 + replay 1” are internal. A stop table that is basically referred to when each winning combination is determined will be described. 29 to 34, “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2”, “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3”, and “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1” are provided. A stop table and the like that are basically referred to when determined as an internal winning combination will be described.

  First, before describing the stop table and the like, the so-called “number of sliding pieces” will be described. In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. ”) And a symbol position obtained by adding any of a predetermined numerical range“ 0 ”to“ 4 ”defined as the number of sliding pieces to a symbol position where the reel rotation stops (this is expressed as“ It is possible to determine as “scheduled stop position”. That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding reel stops rotating. In other words, the number of sliding pieces corresponds after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. This is the number of symbols passing through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period until the rotation of the reel to be stopped. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the type of the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L (in other words, when the left stop button 7L is first pressed, When the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7R (in other words, when the left stop button 7L is pressed second or later), The table to be referred to is selectively used among the selected stop tables or the like. More specifically, when the first stop operation is detected, the special stop table is referred to if it is a forward press, and the normal stop table is referred to if it is an irregular press.

  The special stop table A101 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, and is referred to when forward pressing is adopted.

  The special stop table defines the number of sliding pieces for stop data according to the symbol positions (in other words, stop start positions) “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L. The number of sliding pieces for stop data is a temporary number of sliding pieces determined based on a stop table or the like. Specifically, in this embodiment, in principle, the number of sliding pieces is determined based on a stop table or the like, but in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table or the like, a more appropriate sliding piece When there is a number, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces (details will be described later). As a result, even if an error is included in the data of the normal stop table or the like, an appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined based on the internal winning combination. However, in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table, etc., if there is no more appropriate number of sliding symbols, as a rule, based on the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table, etc. The reel rotation is stopped.

  The planned stop position determined based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data defined by the special stop table A101 is any one of “0”, “3”, “7”, “12”, and “17”. Referring to FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at these scheduled stop positions, the symbol “replay” is displayed on the upper stage of the left display window 4L.

  Next, the control change table C101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control change table defines the type of the normal stop table according to the symbol position (in other words, the planned stop position of the left reel 3L determined based on the special stop table described above). The control change table C101 is a normal stop table B102 for each of the scheduled stop positions “0”, “3”, “7”, “12”, and “17” determined based on the special stop table A101 described above. Is specified.

  Next, the line mask data table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The line mask data table defines line mask data according to the type of the stop button (in other words, the operation stop button) where the stop operation is detected. The line mask data consists of 1 byte and is defined as “10000000” for the left stop button 7L, “00010000” for the middle stop button 7C, and “00000010” for the right stop button 7R. Yes. The line mask data is used when determining the number of sliding pieces for stop data using a normal stop table described later.

  Next, the normal stop table B102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The normal stop table defines 1-byte stop data according to each of symbol positions (in other words, stop start positions) “0” to “20”. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the symbol position associated with the stop data is appropriate as a position where the rotation of the reel is stopped. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position where the reels stop rotating, the bit corresponding to the column “A line” and the bit corresponding to the column “B line”. There are two types by assigning, and information on which of these two types of information should be adopted is defined by assigning a bit corresponding to the column of “line change” (note that this Such a configuration is intended to compress information).

  The contents of the stop data will be specifically described. Among bits 0 to 7, bit 7 corresponds to the column of “left reel A line”, and bit 6 corresponds to the column of “left reel B line”. Further, bit 5 corresponds to a column of “middle reel line change”, bit 4 corresponds to a column of “middle reel A line”, and bit 3 corresponds to a column of “middle reel B line”. Bit 2 corresponds to the column “change right reel line”, bit 1 corresponds to the column “right reel A line”, and bit 0 corresponds to the column “right reel B line”. As will be described in detail later, when the rotation of the reel is stopped by referring to the bit corresponding to the column of the A line, and when the rotation of the reel is stopped by referring to the bit corresponding to the column of the B line. Is selected according to the pressing order adopted by the player, and the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped is determined so that a combination of different symbols is displayed according to each.

  Although details will be described later with reference to a flowchart, the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (or the result of predetermined processing applied to the line mask data) and the reel stop corresponding to the operation stop button A logical product is taken with the stop data corresponding to each symbol position from the start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the difference from the stop data corresponding to the stop start position to the stop data where the logical product is not 0 is obtained. It is determined as the number of stop pieces for stop data. The line mask data defined in the above-described line mask data table is basically defined such that the bit corresponding to the column of the A line of each reel in the stop data is turned on. When there is no line change request, the number of sliding frames is determined based on the data as it is. When there is a line change request, the line mask data is rotated to the right (the B line of each reel). The number of sliding pieces for stop data is determined based on the result. Whether or not to turn on the line change request flag is determined based on the result of the line mask data being rotated to the left during the first stop operation and the logical product with the stop data.

  Referring to the normal stop table B102, the planned stop position determined based on the column of “middle reel A line” is any one of “4”, “8”, “12”, “16”, and “20”. (That is, the symbol position to which “1” is assigned in each column in the figure). Further, the planned stop position determined based on the column of “Right A Line” is any one of “0”, “4”, “9”, “13”, and “16”. When the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at these planned stop positions, referring to FIG. 2, the symbol “bell” is displayed on the upper stage of each of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R. .

  Next, the normal stop table B101 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, and is referred to when irregular pressing is adopted.

  Referring to the normal stop table B101, when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “A line” column of each reel, referring to FIG. The symbol “Replay” is displayed on the upper stage of each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 17, when “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, By referring to the special stop table A101, the control change table C101, and the normal stop table B102, each reel so that the symbol combination (replay-bell-bell) related to the replay 1 is displayed along the top line 8a. The position at which the rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined. On the other hand, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the stop buttons 7C and 7R different from the left stop button 7L, the normal stop table B101 is referred to, and thus, along the top line 8a. The position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination (replay-replay-replay) related to the special replay 1 is displayed.

  Next, the special stop table A201 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “Special Replay 1 + Replay 1 to Replay 3” is determined as an internal winning combination, and when “Special Replay 1 + Replay 1” is determined as an internal winning combination, and the forward push is adopted. Referenced when.

  Among the planned stop positions determined based on the number of stop data sliding pieces defined by the special stop table A201, the left reel 3L is set at the planned stop positions “0”, “3”, “7”, and “17”. When the rotation is stopped, the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the upper stage of the left display window 4L, and when the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the scheduled stop positions “9” and “14”, the left display window 4L The symbol “Replay” is displayed at the bottom.

  Next, the control change table C201 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control change table C201 is a normal stop for each of the planned stop positions “0”, “3”, “7”, and “17” among the planned stop positions determined based on the special stop table A201 described above. A table B202 is defined, and a normal stop table B203 is defined for each of the scheduled stop positions “9” and “14”.

  Next, the normal stop table B202 will be described with reference to FIG. The normal stop table B203 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Referring to the normal stop table B202, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the column “A line”, referring to FIG. In addition, the symbol “Replay” is displayed on the upper stage of each of the right display windows 4R. Referring to the normal stop table B203, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the “A line” column of each reel, referring to FIG. The symbol “Replay” is displayed in the lower part of each of the display window 4C and the right display window 4R.

  Next, the normal stop table B201 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, and is referred to when irregular pressing is adopted.

  Referring to the normal stop table B201, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the column “A line”, referring to FIG. A combination of symbols (replay-bell-bell) related to the replay 1 is displayed. On the other hand, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the column “B line”, referring to FIG. 2, the special replay 1 is moved along the top line 8a. A combination of such symbols (replay-replay-replay) is displayed. Further, when the bit corresponding to the column “change right reel line” is turned on for all symbol positions and the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the column to be referred to is “ “A line” is changed to “B line”.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 17, when “special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, the above normal By referring to the column “A line” in the stop table B201, the position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols related to the replay 1 is displayed. On the other hand, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the row of the “B line” in the normal stop table B201 is referred to, while the operation at the time of the first stop operation is performed. When the stop button is the left stop button 7L, the special stop table A201, the control change table C201, and the normal stop table B202 (or the normal stop table B203) are referred to, so that the symbol related to the special replay 1 is displayed. The position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the combination is displayed.

  Next, the normal stop table B301 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “special replay 1 + replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, and is referred to when irregular pressing is adopted.

  The stop data defined by the normal stop table B301 has the same contents as those defined by the normal stop table B201 described above except for the bits corresponding to the “change middle reel line” column and the “change right reel line” column. ing. In the normal stop table B301, reference is made when the bit corresponding to the “change middle reel line” column is on for all symbol positions and the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C. The column to be changed is changed from “A line” to “B line”.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, when “special replay 1 + replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the normal stop table B301 By referring to the “A line” column in FIG. 5, the position at which the rotation of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols related to the replay 1 is displayed. On the other hand, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, the row of the “B line” in the normal stop table B301 is referred to, while the operation at the time of the first stop operation is performed. When the stop button is the left stop button 7L, the special stop table A201, the control change table C201, and the normal stop table B202 (or the normal stop table B203) are referred to, so that the symbol related to the special replay 1 is displayed. The position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the combination is displayed.

  Next, the special stop table A301 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, and is referred to when forward pressing is adopted.

  Among the planned stop positions determined based on the number of stop data slide pieces specified by the special stop table A301, the left reel 3L is set at the planned stop positions “0”, “3”, “7”, and “17”. When the rotation is stopped, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. When the rotation of the left reel 3L is stopped at the planned stop positions “11” and “16”, the left display window 4L The symbol “bell” is displayed in the lower row.

  Next, the control change table C301 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control change table C301 is a normal stop for each of the planned stop positions “0”, “3”, “7”, and “17” among the planned stop positions determined based on the special stop table A301 described above. A table B601 is defined, and a normal stop table B701 is defined for each of the scheduled stop positions “11” and “16”.

  Next, the normal stop table B601 will be described with reference to FIG. The normal stop table B701 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Referring to the normal stop table B601, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the column “A line”, referring to FIG. The symbol “replay” is displayed in the middle of each of the right display windows 4R. Referring to the normal stop table B701, when the rotation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the column “A line”, referring to FIG. And the symbol “Replay” is displayed in the lower part of each of the right display windows 4R. Therefore, referring to the special stop table A301, the control change table C301, and the normal stop table B601 (or the normal stop table B701), the special replay 2 is performed along the center line 8c (or the bottom line 8c). The position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination (bell-replay-replay) is displayed.

  Incidentally, when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the irregular push is adopted, the above-described normal stop table B101 (see FIG. 22) is referred to.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 17, when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, By referring to the special stop table A301, the control change table C301, and the normal stop table B601 (or the normal stop table B701), the reels 3L and 3C are displayed so that the combination of symbols related to the special replay 2 is displayed. , 3R to stop the rotation is determined. On the other hand, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C or the right stop button 7C, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is referred to by referring to the normal stop table B101 described above. Is determined so as to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the normal stop table B401 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, and is referred to when irregular pressing is adopted.

  Referring to the normal stop table B401, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the column “A line”, referring to FIG. A combination of symbols related to special replay 2 (bell-replay-replay) is displayed along the screen. On the other hand, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped at the planned stop position determined based on the column “B line”, referring to FIG. 2, the special replay 1 is moved along the top line 8a. A combination of such symbols (replay-replay-replay) is displayed. Further, when the bit corresponding to the column “change right reel line” is turned on for all symbol positions and the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the column to be referred to is “ “A line” is changed to “B line”.

  In addition, when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the forward push is adopted, the above-described special stop table A201, control change table C201, and normal stop Table B202 (or normal stop table B203) is referred to (FIGS. 23 to 26).

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3” is determined as the internal winning combination, the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C. By referring to the row of “A line” in the normal stop table B401, the position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols related to the special replay 2 is displayed. The On the other hand, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, the row of the “B line” in the normal stop table B401 is referred to, while the operation at the time of the first stop operation is performed. When the stop button is the left stop button 7L, the special stop table A201, the control change table C201, and the normal stop table B202 (or the normal stop table B203) are referred to, so that the symbol related to the special replay 1 is displayed. The position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the combination is displayed.

  Next, the normal stop table B501 will be described with reference to FIG. This is selected when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, and is referred to when irregular pressing is adopted.

  The stop data specified by the normal stop table B501 has the same contents as those specified by the normal stop table B401 except for the bits corresponding to the “change middle reel line” column and the “change right reel line” column. ing. In the normal stop table B501, reference is made when the bit corresponding to the “change middle reel line” column is on for all symbol positions and the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C. The column to be changed is changed from “A line” to “B line”.

  Note that when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, and when the forward push is adopted, the above-described special stop table A201, control change table C201, and normal stop table B202 ( Or, the normal stop table B203) is referred to (FIGS. 23 to 26).

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, when “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the right stop button 7R, By referring to the column “A line” in the stop table B501, the position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination related to the special replay 2 is displayed. On the other hand, when the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the middle stop button 7C, the row of the “B line” in the normal stop table B501 is referred to, while the operation at the time of the first stop operation is performed. When the stop button is the left stop button 7L, the special stop table A201, the control change table C201, and the normal stop table B202 (or the normal stop table B203) are referred to, so that the symbol related to the special replay 1 is displayed. The position at which the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the combination is displayed.

  Although not shown, when “special replay 2” is determined as the internal winning combination, the corresponding stop table is referred to, regardless of the type of the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation. The position at which the rotation of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination related to the special replay 2 is displayed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, if the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is X (X is a natural number and “4” in the present embodiment), the symbol “Replay” and the symbol “Bell” are shown in FIG. As shown, on the surface of each reel, “X + 1” (ie, 5) other symbols are arranged at non-continuous intervals. A combination of symbols composed of such symbols is displayed on the effective line regardless of the stop start position of each reel. That is, since the combination of the symbols related to the above-mentioned special replay 1, special replay 2, replay 1, replay 2, and replay 3 is composed of the above symbol “replay” and symbol “bell”, When the allowable internal winning combination is determined, the player does not need to measure the timing of the stop operation, and only needs to consider the type of the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation.

  In this way, the type of the operation stop button at the time of detecting the first stop operation is a predetermined stop button corresponding to each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations that allow the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 described above. When it is a type, the display of the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is avoided, and the start of the RT1 gaming state disadvantageous to the player is avoided. That is, the player can avoid displaying the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 only by considering which stop button is pressed first when all reels are rotating. Therefore, it is not necessary to measure the timing at which the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the same disadvantageous state being started regardless of the level of skill of the player. In addition, when any of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations that allow the combination of symbols related to the special replay 2 is determined, the type of the operation stop button when the first stop operation is detected is related to the special replay 2 RT2 game that is advantageous to the player because the combination of symbols related to Special Replay 2 is displayed when the type of stop button is predetermined according to each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations that allow symbol combinations The operation of the state is started. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of selecting which stop button to start the advantageous state operation while avoiding the disadvantageous state start. And the situation where only a skilled player enjoys an advantageous state can be prevented.

  Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the priority order table and the priority order table described later, in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the above-described stop table and the like (that is, the number of sliding symbols for stop data), there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols. Used to search for. The priority order table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority order (that is, priority orders 1 to 3). The priority order defines the order in which the drawing is preferentially performed between the types of symbol combinations related to winning (also referred to as the internal winning combination types). Displaying each symbol within a predetermined numerical range as the number of sliding pieces from the stop start position on a predetermined effective line is called “retraction”. The priority table is “pocket (related to medal payout)” for priority 3 and “bonus (bonus game bonus), which has a higher degree of advantage for the player than small roles for priority 2. For the priority 1, for each of “replay (related to the operation of the replay)”, the pull-in data corresponding to each of the “priority order 1” is defined. The structure of the pull-in data corresponds to the structure of the internal winning combination and display combination.

  Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority order table prescribes an order (hereinafter referred to as priority order) in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied within a range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames (that is, 0 to 4). Although details will be described later, in this priority order table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the priority order “5” to “1”, and as a result of the search, priority is given to the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1”. To be applied. The priority order table defines the priority order based on the number of stop data sliding pieces described above. More specifically, in the priority order table in the present embodiment, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the stop data sliding piece number is the highest, and as a result, the stop data sliding piece number Is determined in preference to the number of other sliding pieces, so that the display of the symbols intended at the time of developing the stop table or the like is given priority.

  Hereinafter, the various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storing area, which is the same as the internal winning combination storage area.

  The internal winning combination storing area includes an internal winning combination storing area 1, an internal winning combination storing area 2, and an internal winning combination storing area 3 each consisting of 1 byte. Bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storage area 1 (display combination storage area 1) are blue cherry, red cherry 2, red cherry 1, sword bell, blue bell, bell, muscat, and triple cherry, respectively. It corresponds to. Each of bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination storage area 2 (display combination storage area 2) corresponds to special small combination 3, special small combination 2, and special small combination 1 (bit 3). ~ Bit 7 is unused). Bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storage area 3 (display combination storage area 3) are Replay 3, Replay 2, Replay 1, Special Replay 2, Special Replay 1, MB, Blue BB, and Red BB, respectively. It corresponds to. For example, when the data stored in the internal symbol combination storage area 1 and the internal symbol combination storage area 2 is 0, and the data stored in the internal symbol combination storage area 3 storage area is “00011111B”, The content is “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3”. When the data stored in each storage area is 0, the internal winning combination (display combination) is lost.

  Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When MB, red BB, or blue BB is acquired as a winning request flag, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area corresponds to the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area 3 described above, and each of bits 5 to 7 corresponds to MB, red BB, and blue BB. As will be described later, the MB, red BB, and blue BB stored in the carryover combination storage area are held until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line. This is referred to as so-called “carry-over”, and in the present embodiment, the MB, red BB, and blue BB stored in the carry-over combination storage area that is the holding means are referred to as “carry-over combination”. While MB, red BB, or blue BB is stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination storage area 3 and determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. Become. This is because the internal winning combination storage area is initialized while the carryover combination storage area is not initialized after the player performs a stop operation and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop rotating. It is realized by.

  Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The gaming state flag storage area is composed of 1 byte, and each of bits 0 to 7 includes RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, RT4 gaming state, RT5 gaming state, MB gaming state, blue BB gaming state, And the red BB gaming state. For example, when the data stored in the gaming state flag storage area is “00000001B”, the content is the RT1 gaming state. When the data stored in the game state flag storage area is 0, the content is in the general game state.

  Next, the configuration of the effective stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effective stop button storage area consists of 1 byte, and a stop button that can detect a stop operation is used as an effective stop button, and its type (in other words, the type of stop button corresponding to a reel that is rotating at a constant speed) is set. Data that can be identified is stored. Each of bits 0 to 2 of the effective stop button storage area corresponds to each of the left stop button, the middle stop button, and the right stop button (note that bits 3 to 7 are not used).

  Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The operation stop button storage area is composed of 1 byte, and stores data capable of identifying the type of the stop button in which the stop operation corresponding to the effective stop button is detected immediately before. Each of bit 0 to bit 2 in the operation stop button storage area corresponds to each of the left stop button, the middle stop button, and the right stop button (note that bits 3 to 7 are not used).

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) indicating the symbols of the respective reels positioned on the respective effective lines 8a to 8c is stored. For example, in the case of the center line 8b, a symbol code related to the symbol of the left reel 3L located in the middle of the left display window 4L, a symbol code related to the symbol of the middle reel 3C located in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the right The symbol code relating to the symbol of the right reel 3R located in the middle of the display window 4R is stored. The ROM 32 is obtained by converting the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2 into data, and stores a symbol arrangement table (not shown) that defines symbol codes corresponding to the symbol positions. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “9 (00000101B)” is assigned according to nine symbols of red 7 (symbol 61) to replay (symbol 69). ing. Incidentally, the storage example shown in FIG. 42 is for the case where the symbol position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “3”. Note that the CPU 31, the symbol counter, and the symbol arrangement table specify a symbol in a predetermined position (more specifically, the middle stage in the vertical direction of each display window 4L, 4C, 4R) according to the type of the reel. Configure identification means.

  Next, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The expected display combination storing area includes a left display expected display storage area, a middle reel expected display combination storage area, and a right reel expected display combination storage area. In each display combination storage area, priority pull-in order data determined according to each symbol position “0” to “20” of the corresponding reel is stored. The following addresses of the symbol position “20” are provided with addresses for copying and storing the priority pull-in rank data corresponding to “0” to “3”, and each display combination expected storage area is It consists of “21” + “4” bytes.

  In the present embodiment, by referring to the expected display combination storing area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the aforementioned stop table or the like. . As for the priority pull-in order data, “005H (00000101B)” is “replay”, “003H” is “bonus”, “002H” is “small role”, “001H” is “stoppable”, and “000H” is “stop” It corresponds to "Prohibition". The priority pull-in rank data has a higher priority as the value is larger, and by referring to the priority pull-in rank data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priorities among the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. . As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the reel rotation is stopped. Further, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the priority pull-in order data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, it can be said that the priority pull-in rank data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the surface of the reel. As will be described later, the priority attraction ranking data is determined by being influenced by the internal winning combination. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same size of the priority pull-in order data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the priority order table described above.

  Hereinafter, the various tables stored in the control ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 61.

  First, with reference to FIG. 44, a gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 (hereinafter referred to as a notifying gaming state) will be described. The notifying gaming state is data that is referred to in order to determine the contents of the effect to be executed by the output of video, sound, and light according to the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71. Based on various commands transmitted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, management such as updating of the game state for notification is performed. FIG. 44 shows a correspondence relationship between the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 and the notification gaming state managed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72.

  When the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 is the general gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, data stored in an AT operation control data storage area provided in the SDRAM 83 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as AT operation control data) is 0. When the game state for notification becomes a general game state. On the other hand, when the AT operation control data exceeds 0, the notifying gaming state becomes the AT gaming state. When the AT operation control data exceeds 0, the notification gaming state becomes the AT gaming state, and therefore the AT operation control data can be said to be data relating to determination of whether or not to operate the AT gaming state.

  Although detailed description will be made later, in the sub-control circuit 72, when an internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is determined when the notification gaming state is the AT gaming state, a predetermined video (described later) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Information for avoiding the display of the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 by displaying the video based on the production numbers 11 to 13 (that is, the stop to be pressed during the first stop operation described with reference to FIG. 17) Button type) is provided to the player. Accordingly, the player is not required to select the type of the stop button at the time of the first stop operation by receiving the above information, so that the operation of the RT1 gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous for the player is eliminated. Can be easily avoided. When the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 and the special replay 2 is determined, the operation of the RT2 gaming state which is relatively advantageous to the player can be started while the operation of the RT1 gaming state is avoided. It will be easy. Various tables described below are basically referred to when determining whether or not to operate the AT gaming state.

  When the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 is the RT1 gaming state, the notification gaming state is a general gaming state. Further, when the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 is the RT2 gaming state, the notification gaming state is the RT gaming state. Furthermore, when the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 is an RT3 gaming state, an RT5 gaming state, a red BB gaming state, a blue BB gaming state, and an MB gaming state, the notification gaming state is a chance zone gaming state, An internal hit gaming state, a BB gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an MB gaming state. Even when the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 is different, when the notifying gaming state matches, the contents of the similar effects are determined respectively.

  Next, an initial setting table for effect selection will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect selection initial setting table defines an effect lottery table selection table in accordance with the game state for notification. In the effect selection initial setting table, different types of effect lottery table selection tables are determined according to the above-described notification game states. For example, when the notifying gaming state is the general gaming state, the effect lottery table selection table A is selected. Further, when the notifying gaming state is the RT gaming state, the effect lottery table selection table B is selected. Furthermore, when the notifying gaming state is the AT gaming state, the effect lottery table selection table C is selected.

  Next, the effect lottery table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect lottery table selection table defines the effect lottery table according to the internal winning combination. FIG. 46 shows the effect lottery table selection table A. In the effect lottery table selection table A, different effect lottery tables A1 to A17 are selected for each internal winning combination. For example, when the internal winning combination is lost, the effect lottery table A1 is selected.

  FIG. 47 shows the effect lottery table selection table B. The effect lottery table selection table B defines the effect lottery table according to when the map pointer described later is 21 and when the map pointer is smaller than 21. When the map pointer is smaller than 21, different effect lottery tables B1 to B17 are selected according to each internal winning combination. When the map pointer is 21, the same common symbol for each internal winning combination is the same. The effect lottery table B18 is selected. As will be described later, the map pointer is equivalent to the number of games in the RT gaming state, and when the map pointer is 21, it indicates that the RT gaming state ends.

  FIG. 48 shows the effect lottery table selection table C. In the effect lottery table selection table C, different effect lottery tables C1 to C17 are selected for each internal winning combination. For example, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2”, the effect lottery table C11 is selected. When the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3”, the effect lottery table C12 is selected. Furthermore, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + replay 1”, the effect lottery table C13 is selected. When the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2”, the effect lottery table C14 is selected. When the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3”, the effect lottery table C15 is selected. Furthermore, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1”, the effect lottery table C16 is selected. Furthermore, when the internal winning combination is the special replay 2, the effect lottery table C17 is selected.

  Next, the effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect lottery table defines the effect number and the lottery value when this is determined. In the effect lottery table A1, any of the effect number 0 to the effect number 8 may be determined based on the illustrated lottery value. In the effect lottery table B18, the effect number 9 is always determined. In the effect lottery table C11 and the effect lottery table C14, the effect number 11 is always determined. In the effect lottery table C12 and the effect lottery table C15, the effect number 12 is always determined. In the effect lottery table C13 and the effect lottery table C16, the effect number 13 is always determined. In the effect lottery table C17, any one of the effect number 11, the effect number 12, and the effect number 13 is determined with a substantially equal probability. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the effect lottery tables except the effect lottery tables C11-C17 do not prescribe | regulate the effect numbers 11-13 (and its lottery value). In other words, the production numbers 11 to 13 are not selected when in the notification gaming state except the AT gaming state.

  Next, the effect configuration table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect configuration table defines effect data according to the effect number. The effect data is data defining a pattern of a video displayed by the liquid crystal display device 5, a sound pattern output from the speakers 21L and 21R, and a light pattern output from the LED 101. In FIG. 50, only the effect data related to the display of the video is illustrated, but the same table is provided for sound and light. When the production number is determined, production data associated with the production number is uniquely acquired, and thus it can be said that the production number and the production data have an equivalent relationship.

  The production data includes detection of the start operation (start in the figure), detection of the first stop operation (first stop in the figure), detection of the second stop operation (second stop in the figure), and the third stop operation. Basic detection, such as detection (third stop in the figure), display of symbol combinations (display combination in the figure) by rotation stop of all reels, and detection of inserted medals (injection of medals in the figure) Are defined according to the timing at which the operation of the player is detected. As shown in the figure, when each effect data is selected according to the detection of the operation by the player, the corresponding video is displayed at each timing, and a predetermined story is displayed by displaying these series of videos. It is the structure which displays a mode that it is expand | deployed with respect to a player.

  Here, the content of the concrete effect performed based on each effect number is demonstrated. The effect number 0 to the effect number 8 are determined when the game state for notification is the general game state and the losing is determined as the internal winning combination. The production number 0 is defined as production data in which video switching is not performed at each timing such as detection of the above-described start operation, and is designated as having no specific content such as storyline. In effect number 1 to effect number 4, at the time of detecting the start operation, an image (for example, “purchase of gold sword” of effect number 1 shown in FIG. 93) for obtaining a predetermined item on the story is displayed. In effect number 5 to effect number 8, when starting operation is detected, an image of the content of releasing a predetermined item possessed (for example, “destruction of gold sword” in effect number 5 shown in FIG. 94) is displayed. Is done.

  Further, the production number 9 is determined at the time when the RT gaming state ends. In stage number 9, the door appears when the start operation is detected, and the character tries to open the door when the first stop operation is detected, but the door cannot be opened when the display combination is determined. Is displayed (see FIG. 89). As will be described in detail later, the production number 9 may be rewritten to the production number 10a or the production number 10b based on the fact that the AT operation control data is 1 or more and the presence or absence of the subtraction.

  In the production number 10a, the door appears when the start operation is detected, the character tries to open the door when the first stop operation is detected, and the door can be opened when the display combination is determined. A video (see FIG. 90) is displayed. In the production number 10b, the door appeared when the start operation was detected, the character tried to open the door when the first stop operation was detected, and the door could not be opened when the display combination was determined. When the medal inserted next time is detected, a video image indicating that the door has been opened can be displayed. In the production number 10a, the video “open the door” is displayed when the display combination is determined, whereas in the production number 10b, the video “open the door” is displayed when the medal inserted next time is detected. Therefore, even if the video is the same, the timing at which it is displayed is different, and it can be said that the content is different. In the production number 10b, when the replay is determined as the display combination, the next time the inserted medal is detected, the video is not switched (that is, the medal is automatically inserted). When the start operation is detected, a video “open the door” may be displayed.

  Furthermore, the effect numbers 11 to 13 are determined when the notifying gaming state is the AT gaming state and the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 is determined. In the production number 11, when the start operation is detected, an image (see FIG. 92) is displayed in which the leftmost soldier among the three soldiers located on the left, middle, and right is close-up. In the production number 12, when the start operation is detected, an image of the content that closes up the soldier at the center is displayed. In the production number 13, when the start operation is detected, an image showing the close-up of the rightmost soldier is displayed. The three soldiers located on the left, middle, and right correspond to the left stop button 7L, the middle stop button 7C, and the right stop button 7R, respectively. The type of stop button to be pressed during the first stop operation is notified to the player. For example, when the internal winning combination is “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2”, the effect lottery table C11 is referred to and the effect number 11 is determined, so that the image of the content that closes up the soldier on the left is displayed. Is done. As a result, if the left stop button 7L is pressed during the first stop operation, the display of the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be avoided, and the player can know that an advantageous result for him is produced. .

  Next, the AT lottery state transition determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery state transition determination table defines lottery values corresponding to the current AT lottery state for each predetermined internal winning combination. The current AT lottery state indicates the AT lottery state stored in the SDRAM 83 when referring to this table. Also, the lottery value defined in this table is a lottery value when it is determined that the AT lottery state transition is performed. The AT lottery state is a probability of determining that the AT gaming state is activated when performing a lottery (hereinafter referred to as AT operation lottery) for determining whether or not the AT gaming state is activated (hereinafter referred to as AT operation probability). It is data concerning selection. In the present embodiment, 11 types of “1” to “11” are provided as AT lottery states, and a plurality of types having different AT operation probabilities are provided. The AT lottery state transition determination table is basically referred to when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined in the general gaming state.

  In addition, as the predetermined internal winning combination, “bell + blue bell + sword bell”, “bell + blue cherry”, “blue BB + muscat”, and “muscat” are defined. Referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 11, among these internal winning combinations, the winning probability (6000/65536) of “Bell + Blue Cherry” is the winning probability of other internal winning combinations (for example, 655/65536). It is relatively highest in comparison.

  Here, among the values “1” to “11” that can be taken as the AT lottery state, “1” is relatively “smallest”, “2” to “4” are relatively “small”, and “5”. When “8” is defined as “large” and “9” through “11” are defined as “largest”, the AT lottery state lottery table has the following configuration. When the internal winning combination “Bell + Blue Cherry” having a relatively high winning probability is determined, among the four categories consisting of “smallest”, “small”, “large”, and “largest” As the AT lottery state is included in the relatively large category, it is determined that the AT lottery state transition is performed with a relatively high probability. When another internal winning combination is determined, when the AT lottery state is “largest”, “small”, and “smallest”, the probability that the AT lottery state transition is determined is It is relatively higher than the probability when the AT lottery state is “large”.

  Next, the AT lottery state lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery state lottery table is referred to when the AT lottery state transition determination table determines that the AT lottery state transition is to be performed. The AT lottery state lottery table defines lottery values according to the AT lottery state determined as the transfer destination (hereinafter referred to as the transfer destination AT lottery state) according to the current AT lottery state.

  In the AT lottery state lottery table, when the current AT lottery state is “smallest”, “small” may be determined as the AT lottery state of the transfer destination. Further, when the current AT lottery state is “small”, either “smallest” or “large” may be determined as the AT lottery state of the transfer destination. Furthermore, when the current AT lottery state is “large”, any one of “smallest”, “small”, and “largest” may be determined as the destination AT lottery state. Furthermore, when the current AT lottery state is “largest”, there is a possibility that “smallest” is determined as the destination AT lottery state. Basically, the AT lottery state tends to shift in stages between the four sections consisting of the “smallest”, “small”, “large”, and “largest”.

  Next, the AT lottery state stay game number selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery state staying game number selection table defines the number of AT lottery state staying games according to the AT lottery state of the transfer destination. When the AT lottery state transition is performed, the number of AT lottery state staying games is selected based on the AT lottery state of the transition destination. The number of games staying in the AT lottery state is the number of games in which the current AT lottery state is maintained without shifting the AT lottery state described above. When “large” is determined as the AT lottery state of the transfer destination, 50 is selected as the number of staying games in the AT lottery state, and when another AT lottery state is determined, 0 is selected as the number of staying games in the AT lottery state. Is done. In other words, in this embodiment, when “large” is determined as the AT lottery state of the transition destination, the transition to another AT lottery state is not performed until the number of AT lottery state staying games is updated to zero. Maintained.

  Next, the item willingness mode selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The item motivation mode selection data selection table defines item motivation mode selection data according to the AT lottery state of the transfer destination. When the transition of the AT lottery state is performed, the item motivation mode is selected based on the AT lottery state of the transition destination. The item motivation mode selection data is data related to selection of a probability for determining an item motivation mode described later. The item motivation mode selection data includes four types “1” to “4”, and a predetermined type is selected according to the AT lottery state determined as the transfer destination. .

  For example, when the transfer destination AT lottery states are “1” to “4”, “6”, and “8”, “1” is selected as the item motivation mode selection data. When the transfer destination AT lottery states are “5” and “9”, “2” is selected as the item motivation mode selection data. When the destination AT lottery states are “7” and “10”, “3” is selected as the item motivation mode selection data. When the destination AT lottery state is “11”, “4” is selected as the item motivation mode selection data. When the value determined as the AT lottery state of the transfer destination is “11” which is the largest, item willing mode selection data “4” which is not determined elsewhere is selected.

  Next, an item willingness mode lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The item motivation mode lottery table defines lottery values when the item motivation mode is determined in accordance with the item motivation mode selection data. In the present embodiment, once the content of the production is determined based on the above-described production lottery table (FIG. 49), the content of the decided production is adjusted (adjusted) based on the item motivation mode. , Because it includes the case of changing and the case of not changing). The item motivation mode is data for designating the content of the production of the adjustment destination according to the content of the production determined based on the production lottery table. Specifically, there are five types of item motivation modes: “gold / silver destruction”, “gold destruction”, “normal”, “silver hope”, and “gold / silver hope”. Further, the item motivation mode can be said to be data that classifies a plurality of types of effect numbers (more specifically, the aforementioned effect numbers 1 to 8) according to the contents executed by displaying images or the like. For example, the item motivation mode “Gold / Silver Destruction” includes production number 5 (destruction of the gold sword) and production number 6 (destruction of the silver sword). Includes the number 2 (destroyed silver sword).

  When the item motivation mode selection data is “1”, one of “gold / silver destruction”, “gold destruction”, and “normal” is determined as the item motivation mode. The probability that “gold / silver destruction” is determined is the highest compared to other item motivation mode selection data. That is, when the AT lottery state is “1” to “4”, “6”, and “8”, there is a high possibility that “gold / silver destruction” is selected as the item motivation mode. When the item motivation mode selection data is “2”, one of “money destruction”, “normal”, “silver hope”, and “gold / silver hope” is determined as the item motivation mode. The probability that “Silver Hope” is determined is the highest compared to other item motivation mode selection data. That is, when the AT lottery state is “5” and “9”, there is a high possibility that “silver wish” is selected as the item motivation mode.

  Furthermore, when the item motivation mode selection data is “3”, any one of “normal”, “silver wish”, and “gold / silver wish” is determined as the item motivation mode. That is, when the AT lottery state is “7” and “10”, “gold / silver destruction” and “gold destruction” are not selected as the item motivation mode, and “normal”, “silver hope”, and “ There is a high possibility that either “gold or silver hope” will be selected. Furthermore, when the item motivation mode selection data is “4”, “gold / silver hope” is always determined as the item motivation mode. That is, when the AT lottery state is “11”, “gold / silver hope” is selected as the item motivation mode, and others are not determined.

  Next, the effect adjustment table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect adjustment table defines the lottery value when the new effect number is determined according to the old effect number for each item motivation mode. The old production number indicates the production number registered in the SDRAM 83 when referring to this production adjustment table, and is an production number once determined based on the production lottery table as described above. The new production number is the production number to which adjustment is performed from the old production number. Specifically, as the new production number, the same production number as the old production number and a specific production number “0” different from this are defined. That is, there are a case where the same production number as the old production number is determined as the new production number, and a case where a specific production number 0 different from the old production number is determined as the new production number. As described above, the effect number “0” is defined as an effect number having no specific content (see FIG. 50).

  For example, when the item motivation mode is “gold / silver hope”, when the old production number is 1 (ie, purchase of a gold sword), and the old production number is 2 (ie, purchase of a silver sword). ), The same production number as the old production number is determined as the new production number. On the other hand, when the old production number is 3 to 8 (for example, destruction of a gold sword), a specific production number “0” different from the old production number is determined as the new production number. In this way, when the content of the effect determined based on the effect lottery table does not match the direction of the content of the effect defined by the item motivation mode, the content of the effect matches this. Changes are made to In the above example, production number 1 (purchase of gold sword) can be said to match the item motivation mode “Gold / Silver Hope” and its contents (obtain gold and silver), so no change is made. Maintained. On the other hand, the production number 3 (destruction of the gold sword) is changed because the item motivation mode “gold / silver hope” and its contents (obtain gold and silver) do not match.

  In the present embodiment, depending on each item motivation mode (if extended, depending on the AT lottery state in which each item motivation mode may be selected), the content of the effect to be executed is fixed. Therefore, it is possible to make it possible for the player to guess the current AT lottery state based on the contents of the effect to be executed. For example, if the frequency of production number 1 (purchase of gold sword) is high, it can be predicted that “gold / silver hope” is likely to be selected as the item motivation mode. . From there, it is highly likely that “3” or “4” is selected as the item motivation mode selection data, and further, “7”, “10” or “11” is selected as the AT lottery state. It is possible to make a prediction that there is a high possibility of being.

  In the production adjustment table shown in FIG. 56, the item motivation modes “gold / silver destruction” and “silver destruction” are omitted, but are defined in the same manner as “gold / silver hope” described above. And For example, when the item motivation mode is “gold / silver destruction”, when the old production number is 5 (ie, destruction of the gold sword), and the old production number is 6 (ie, destruction of the silver sword). ), It can be said that it matches the content of the effect defined by the item motivation mode (that is, “loses gold and silver”), so that the same effect number as the old effect number is determined as the new effect number. It has become. On the other hand, when the old production numbers are 1 to 4, 7, and 8 (for example, purchase of a gold sword), the content of the production defined by the item motivation mode (that is, “Lose gold and silver”) Since it can be said that they match, a specific production number “0” different from the old production number is determined as the new production number.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the notification gaming state is the general gaming state, the production number is once determined based on the above-described production lottery table, and the decided production number is used as the item motivation mode. Therefore, the AT lottery state can be set in each AT lottery state without adopting a configuration in which an effect lottery table in which the type of the effect number determined in advance is determined in accordance with each of a plurality of AT lottery states. The contents of the production based on this can be executed. As a result, as compared with the case where a plurality of effect lottery tables are provided according to the AT lottery state, the amount of data required for these can be reduced and the burden on the ROM 32 can be reduced. In addition, this effect becomes more remarkable as the number of types provided as the AT lottery state increases.

  Next, the AT lottery map transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery map transfer lottery table defines lottery values corresponding to an AT lottery map determined as a transfer destination (hereinafter referred to as a transfer destination AT lottery map) according to the current AT lottery map. The current AT lottery map is an AT lottery map stored in the SDRAM 83 when referring to this table. In the present embodiment, when the RT gaming state is started, the AT operation lottery is performed at each number of games updated based on detection of the start operation or the like until the RT gaming state is finished. The AT lottery map is data for designating an AT operation probability to be selected according to the number of games in the RT gaming state. In the present embodiment, 11 types of “1” to “11” are provided as AT lottery maps, and a plurality of types of states having different AT operation probabilities to be selected in each number of games in the RT gaming state are provided.

  When the value determined as the current AT lottery map is “1” to “7”, any one of “1” to “6” is determined with a relatively high probability as the destination AT lottery map. When the value determined as the current AT lottery map is “8” to “11”, any one of “9” to “11” is determined with a relatively high probability as the destination AT lottery map. The That is, the AT lottery map is shifted from a relatively small value (ie, “1” to “7”) to a relatively large value (ie, “8” to “9”). It has a difficult structure. On the contrary, it is difficult to shift from a relatively large value to a relatively small value.

  Next, the RT gaming state AT selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The RT gaming state AT selection data selection table defines AT selection data according to the map pointer for each current AT lottery map. Numerical values defined as the map pointer are “1” to “20”, and 1 is added every time the start operation is detected in the RT gaming state. In other words, the map pointer has a relationship equivalent to the number of games updated in the RT gaming state. The AT selection data is data related to the selection of the AT operation probability, and has an equivalent relationship with the AT lottery state. In the present embodiment, the AT operation probability to be referred to in each number of games in the RT gaming state is selected based on the AT lottery map and the map pointer. The type of AT selection data selected according to each map pointer differs depending on the AT lottery map.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from always being in a certain lottery state in the RT gaming state, and the AT operation probability can be varied, so that each time the player performs the start operation, the operation of the AT gaming state is performed. Will have different expectations of whether or not In addition, since the same AT operation probability is not selected according to each AT lottery map, the player's expectation can be raised and lowered.

  Next, the AT lottery table number selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery table number selection table defines an AT lottery table number according to the internal winning combination for each AT selection data. In the present embodiment, the value of the above-mentioned AT lottery state is basically copied as AT selection data, and the current AT lottery state is determined as AT selection data as it is (described above) As described above, in the RT gaming state, AT selection data is selected based on the AT lottery map and the map pointer). The AT lottery table number is data related to selection of an AT lottery table that defines the AT operation probability. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of AT operation probabilities are defined by an AT lottery table described later, and which one of the plurality of types of AT operation probabilities is used is selected by selecting an AT lottery table number. The That is, when the AT selection data is determined, the AT lottery table number is selected according to the internal winning combination, and the AT operation probability is selected.

  Next, the AT operation control data storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, in the SDRAM 83, the AT operation control is performed on data of 1 byte or more and more precisely “1” (more strictly, “0 (ie, 00H)” to “255 (ie, 0FFH)”). A storage area that can be stored as data (hereinafter referred to as an AT operation control data storage area) is provided. The AT game state is activated on condition that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area is “1 (ie, 01H)” or more. Further, when the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area is “1” or more, a lottery for determining whether or not to continue the operation in the AT gaming state with a predetermined probability (hereinafter referred to as “AT continuation lottery”). When the operation of the AT gaming state is determined not to be continued (that is, finished), “1 (that is, 01H)” is determined from the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area. To subtract.

  In a more specific configuration, a plurality of types of AT operation control data storage areas (that is, six types 1 to 6) are provided, and an AT game state operation is performed according to each AT operation control data storage area. The probabilities determined to continue (hereinafter referred to as AT continuation probabilities) are defined differently for each. When the data stored in only one of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas is “1” or more, the AT continuation lottery is performed with the AT continuation probability corresponding to the storage area. When data stored in any two or more of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas is “1” or more, the AT continuation corresponding to the storage area selected in a predetermined priority order The AT continuous lottery is performed with probability, and when it is determined not to continue the operation in the AT gaming state, “1” is subtracted from the data stored in the corresponding AT operation control data storage area.

  Further, the AT continuation probability determined according to each of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas becomes higher as the address of the AT operation control data storage area progresses from the upper “1” to the lower “6”. . It can be said that the higher the AT continuation probability, the more advantageous for the player because the operation of the AT gaming state is less likely to be completed. Further, as the above-mentioned predetermined priority order, a priority order is adopted from the one having a relatively low AT continuation probability.

  Thus, when data indicating “1” or more is stored in the AT operation control data storage area, whether or not to perform AT continuous lottery and subtract “1” from the storage area based on the result. Therefore, unlike the case of automatically subtracting based on the detection of the start operation or the like, the timing at which the AT gaming state operation ends cannot be easily predicted. Therefore, it is possible to increase the chances that the player feels angry about whether or not the operation of the AT gaming state continues, and it is possible to cause undulations in the expectations held by the player. It is possible to keep the person from getting bored.

  Next, the AT lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery table is basically referred to based on the detection of the start operation when the notifying gaming state is the general gaming state, the AT gaming state, and the RT gaming state. The AT lottery table defines the AT operation probability according to the AT lottery table number. More specifically, the lottery value and the AT operation control data storage area when it is determined to add “1 (that is, 01H)” to any of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas 1 to 6 described above. A lottery value when it is determined not to add “1” to (a lottery value when a so-called loss is determined) is defined. As described above, since the AT gaming state is activated on condition that a value of “1” or more is stored in any one of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas 1 to 6, these AT operations are performed. Deciding to add “1” to any of the control data storage areas is synonymous with deciding to perform the AT gaming state. In the AT lottery table, it can be said that the sum of lottery values defined according to each AT operation control data storage area is the lottery value when it is determined that the AT gaming state is operated.

  Here, referring to the above-described AT lottery table number selection table, when comparing AT operation probabilities in each AT selection data (which can also be referred to as an AT lottery state), the AT selection data is “largest (9 to 11)”. ], The AT operation probability is relatively highest. When the AT selection data is “largest”, “10” to “13”, which are not determined by other AT selection data, are selected as the AT lottery table number. In these selection numbers, each AT operation control data is stored. The probability that the AT operation control data storage area 1 having the lowest AT continuation probability in the area is determined is high.

  Further, the AT operation probability when the AT selection data is “large (5 to 8)” (more precisely, when “6” and “8”), the AT selection data is “smallest (1)” and “ It is higher than the AT operation probability when “small (2-4)”. When the AT selection data is “large”, “2” and “3”, which are not determined by other AT selection data, are selected as the AT lottery table number. In these selection numbers, each AT operation control data storage area is selected. The AT operation control data storage area 1 having the lowest AT continuation probability is not determined. Therefore, when the AT selection data is “large”, the AT operation probability is lower than that of the “largest”, but when the AT operation lottery is won, the AT operation probability is higher than that of the “largest”. There is a high probability that “1” is added to the control data storage area.

  When the AT selection data is “smallest (1)” and “small (2-4)”, a specific internal winning combination (for example, blue BB + 3 red cherry + red cherry 1 + red cherry 2) is determined. Except at times, basically, it is not determined to perform the AT gaming state operation.

  As described above, each time the start operation is detected within the period in which the notification gaming state is the general gaming state, the AT gaming state, and the RT gaming state, the AT operation lottery is performed, and every time the AT operation lottery is won. In addition, since a configuration in which “1” is added to the AT operation control data storage area is adopted, the player always holds the expectation that the operation in the AT gaming state has been determined within the above period. Will be able to. Further, since the AT operation lottery is performed based on a plurality of states having different AT operation probabilities (that is, the AT lottery state), the player can always have different expectations. Furthermore, the probability determined by adding “1” to each of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas having different AT continuation probabilities (for example, assuming that the period in which the operation of the AT gaming state continues is relatively long) The probability of being determined or the probability of being determined that the period during which the operation of the AT gaming state continues is relatively short) is made different for each of the plurality of AT lottery states. It can also be said that a plurality of states with different durations are provided for each, and it is possible to cause undulations in the expectations held by the player.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the game main process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 31 specifies and initializes a storage area for game initialization (step (hereinafter abbreviated as “S”) 1). For example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area or the display combination storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (S2). This process constitutes an insertion operation detection means for detecting medals inserted by the player and a start operation detection means for detecting a start operation. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (S3). Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 64 and 65 (S4). This process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (S5). In this processing, processing such as determination of a stop table based on the internal winning combination storing area, determination of priority drawing order data for each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S6). The start command includes various data such as an internal winning combination, a gaming state, and an RT game number counter. Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S7). Further, “00000111B (007H)” is stored in the effective stop button storage area, and “000H” is stored in the operation stop button storage area. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by interrupt processing periodically generated at regular intervals (for example, a cycle of 1.1173 msec) to rotate the reels. Start. Then, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by this interruption process, and acceleration is performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed. Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (S8). Note that when the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by the above interrupt processing, and the rotation of the reel is maintained at a constant speed. The control (start, acceleration, constant speed, etc.) related to the rotation of the reel performed by the interrupt processing constitutes a reel rotating means.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (S9). This process constitutes a reel stop means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (S10). In this process, as a result of the rotation of all reels being stopped, a winning combination is determined in which a display combination is specified based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, and a profit earned by the player such as the number of medals paid out is determined. Configure the means. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (S11). The display combination command includes data such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals (S12). Specifically, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter. This process constitutes a payout means.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (S13). Specifically, when the bonus end number counter is a numerical value exceeding 0, the numerical value determined as the payout number is subtracted from the counter. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area to determine whether it is a red BB gaming state, a blue BB gaming state, or an MB gaming state (S14). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the red BB gaming state, the blue BB gaming state, or the MB gaming state, it performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 75 (S15). This process constitutes bonus game ending means. When the CPU 31 determines in S14 that it is not the red BB gaming state, the blue BB gaming state, or the MB gaming state, it performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (S16). The CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 after S15 or after S16 (S17). This process constitutes a bonus game operating means. When the process of S17 ends, the process proceeds to S1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S51). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S52). Specifically, a solenoid of a selector (not shown) is driven to prompt the medal to pass through the selector. When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter (S53).

  CPU31 discriminate | determines whether medal passage was detected after S52 or after S53 (S54). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum insertion value (S55). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (S56). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter and stores 3 in the effective line counter (S57). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S58). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  If the CPU 31 determines in S56 that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the credit counter is incremented by one (S59). When determining that the passage of the medal is not detected in S54, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal is passing after S58 or after S59 (S60). When the CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (S61). When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  When determining in S60 that the medal is in the process of passing, or after S61, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (S62). If it is determined that the input number counter is not the maximum input value, the process proceeds to S54. When determining that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S63). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not turned on, the CPU 31 proceeds to S54, and when it is determined that the start switch 6S is turned on, the medal passage is prohibited (S64). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 64 and 65, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (S81). In this embodiment, when there is a carryover combination, a lottery value corresponding to the carryover combination is determined, and a bonus request flag is not acquired based on the bonus data pointer as will be described later. The determination of the hit request flag related to the operation of is avoided. Next, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random number value as a determination random number value (S82). In the following, the random number value for determination is processed, and the random value itself stored in the random value storage area is not processed.

  Next, the CPU 31 sets the number of lotteries as a winning number (S83). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (S84). Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S85). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has occurred (S86). When it is determined that no digit is generated, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S87). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S88). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S83, and when it is determined that the number of lotteries is 0, 0 is set as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 is set as the bonus data pointer. (S89). When determining that a digit has occurred in S86, the CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer corresponding to the current winning number (S90).

  The CPU 31 determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is less than 7 after S89 or after S90 (S91). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than 7, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination storing area 1 (S92). When the CPU 31 determines that the small role / replay data pointer is not less than 7 in S91, the CPU 31 determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is less than 10 (S93). When the CPU 31 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is less than 10, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination storing area 2 (S94). When the CPU 31 determines in S93 that the small combination / replay data pointer is not less than 10, the CPU 31 designates the address of the internal winning combination storing area 3 (S95).

  After S92, after S94, or after S95, the CPU 31 refers to the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires a winning request flag based on the small combination / replay data pointer (S96). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area designated by the address (S97). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S98). When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether the bonus data pointer is 0 (S99). When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area (S100). ).

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag and the RT gaming number counter, and stores the RT5 gaming state flag in the gaming state flag storage area (S101). When the CPU 31 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in S98 after S101, or determines that the bonus data pointer is 0 in S99, the CPU 31 stores the data stored in the carryover combination storage area. The logical OR with the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area 3 is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 3 (S102).

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not it is in the MB gaming state (S103). When the CPU 31 determines that it is not in the MB gaming state, it ends the internal lottery process, and when it determines that it is in the MB gaming state, the bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storage area 1 and the internal winning combination storage area Bits 0 to 2 of 2 are turned on (S104). That is, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the extracted random number value, an internal winning combination that allows the display of all the combinations of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, selects a stop table or the like based on the small role / replay data pointer determined in the internal lottery process, and stores its address (S121). Next, the CPU 31 stores the identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that the symbol is being rotated in each symbol storage area (S122). Next, the CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S123). The stop button non-operating counter is data for counting stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected. Next, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. 67 (S124). In this process, the priority pull-in order data corresponding to each symbol arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. When this process ends, the reel stop initial setting process ends.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 stores a stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (S141). Next, the CPU 31 sets “008H (00001000B)” as stop button check data (S142). Next, the CPU 31 rotates the stop button check data to the right (S143). For example, “008H (00001000B)” is “004H (00000100B)”. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the data stored in the valid stop button storage area is 0 (S144). When it is determined that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 proceeds to S143, and when it is determined that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed (S145). In this process, the number of searches stored in the RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction is 0. That is, the subtraction of the number of searches stored in the RAM 33 is not performed here.

  If the CPU 31 determines in S145 that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has not been executed, the CPU 31 proceeds to S143. If the CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the number of searches has been executed, the CPU 31 selects a search target reel based on the stop button check data. The address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to this is specified (S146). As a result of this processing, when the stop button check data is “001H”, “002H”, and “004H”, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are determined as the search target reels, respectively. The leading address (that is, the address of symbol position 0) of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to each is set. Next, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S147).

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table corresponding to the search target reel, acquires a symbol code corresponding to the symbol position that matches the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (S148). Next, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (S149). In this process, a combination of symbols that can be displayed to the player along the effective lines 8a to 8c is searched according to the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel. Next, the CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in order data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (S150). In this process, the priority pull-in order data is determined based on the combination of symbols specified as a result of the search by the display combination search process and the priority order table.

  Next, the CPU 31 calculates the address of the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the symbol position data, and stores the priority drawing order data in the expected display combination storing area (S151). Next, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the address of the expected display combination storage area and the symbol position data, respectively, and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S152).

  When the CPU 31 stores the priority drawing order data corresponding to the symbol position data “20”, the priority corresponding to each of the symbol position data “0” to “3” is assigned to the address following the symbol position data “20”. Copy the pull-in order data. Thereby, for example, when the stop start position becomes “20”, the process of performing the comparison of the priority pull-in rank data within the range of the number of checks can be speeded up.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S153). When the CPU 31 determines that the symbol check count is not 0, the process proceeds to S148, and when it is determined that the symbol check count is 0, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the search count (S154). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S155). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the CPU 31 ends the expected display combination storing process.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the number of searches is not 0 in S155, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that the symbol is being rotated in all the symbol storage areas (S156). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 3 (S157). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 3, the process proceeds to S142. When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 3, the CPU 31 determines the search target reel based on the operating stop button, and The planned stop position is set as data (S158). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (S159). That is, the symbol code of the symbol displayed on each effective line for the reels whose rotation has already been stopped is stored. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S142.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 clears the display combination storage area and sets the top address of the symbol storage area (S181). Next, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (S182). Next, the CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the symbol storage area (S183). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for an identifier indicating that the rotation is in progress (S184). When it is determined that they match, a winning operation flag and storage area addition data are acquired (S185). Next, the CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area 1 and adds the address based on the storage area addition data (S186). Next, the CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the winning action flag and the designated expected display combination storage area in the expected display combination storage area (S187). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S188). When determining that the number of searches is 0, the CPU 31 obtains the payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (S189).

  The CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table when it is determined that they do not match in S184, when it is determined that the number of searches is not 0 in S188, or after S189 (S190). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether it is an end code (S191). If the CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, that is, does not search for all symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, the process proceeds to S183, and if it is determined that it is an end code, the effective line counter It is determined whether or not the number of times corresponding to is executed (S192). In this process, the valid line counter stored in the RAM 33 is transferred to a register in advance, and it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction is 0. That is, the subtraction of the effective line counter itself stored in the RAM 33 is not performed here. When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has been executed, the CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. When it is determined that the number of times corresponding to the effective line counter has not been executed, the CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol storage area. (S193), and the process proceeds to S182.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the priority attraction rank data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel (S211). When it is determined that the search target reel is not the left reel, bit 0 of the display combination storing area 1 is cleared (S212). That is, bit 0 corresponding to the blue cherry is cleared so that it is not reflected in the determination of the priority pull-in rank data. When the CPU 31 determines that the search target reel is the left reel in S211, or after S212, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and the result and the display combination storage area. (S213). More specifically, an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area 1 and the display combination storage area 1 is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area 1 is obtained. Further, an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination storing area 2 and the display winning combination storing area 2 is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the displaying combination storing area 2 is obtained. Furthermore, an exclusive logical sum of the internal winning combination storage area 3 and the display combination storage area 3 is obtained, and a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area 3 is obtained. By this process, it is determined whether or not there is a bit that is turned on only in the display combination storing area, and from this, whether or not the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the current check target symbol is: It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S214). When the logical product is not 0, it can be seen that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols related to winning that the internal winning combination is not permitted is displayed. When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button inoperative counter is 1 (S215). That is, it is determined whether or not there is only one reel that is rotating. When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 1, it determines whether or not the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is on (S216).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is 0 in S214 or determines that the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is not ON in S216, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority table and sets “3” as the number of checks. "," 1 "is set as the initial value of priority (S217). Next, the CPU 31 sets “0” as the initial value of the priority pull-in rank data (S218). Next, the CPU 31 calculates a logical product of the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storage area, and the drawn-in data (S219). Also in this process, the logical product of each internal winning combination storage area, each corresponding display combination storing area, and each corresponding pull-in data is obtained, as in S213 described above. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether the logical product is 0 (S220). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the carry flag (S221).

  When the CPU 31 determines in S220 that the logical product is 0, or after S221, the CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority pull-in order data including the carry flag to the left (S222). Since the bit pattern is shifted to the left, the higher the priority, the larger the priority pull-in order data. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the priority (S223). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S224). If the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, the process proceeds to S219. If the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the priority pull-in rank data (S225). When this process ends, the priority pull-in order data acquisition process ends. When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 1 in S215, or when it is determined that the bit corresponding to the blue cherry is ON in S216, the CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority pull-in rank data (S226). . When the priority pull-in order data is “000H”, it is handled as “stop prohibition”.

  Note that the expected display combination storing process may be performed before the reel rotation is actually stopped, or after the stop button is pressed. In this case, only the priority pull-in order data corresponding to each symbol within a predetermined range in the reel rotation direction may be determined from the symbol corresponding to the stop start position, and each may be stored. More specifically, the stop start position is set as the symbol position data in S147 of the above-described expected display combination storing process, and the symbol at the stop start position is “4” which is the maximum possible number of sliding symbols as the number of symbol checks. “5” obtained by adding the number of “1” may be applied. Further, in the present embodiment, the priority pull-in order data is configured such that the higher the value is, the higher the priority is, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to do.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S241). If the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it repeats S241. When determining that the valid stop button has been pressed, the CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (S242). At this time, the symbol counter when the stop operation is detected is set. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S243). Next, the CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (S244). This process constitutes a sliding piece number determining means for determining a position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on a stop table or the like.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (S245). The reel stop command includes data such as an effective stop button, an operation stop button, a stop start position, and a planned stop position. Next, the CPU 31 determines and stores a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols (S246). When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by the above-described interrupt process at regular intervals, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the planned stop position. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined. Next, the CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data (S247). Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S248).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (S249). In this process, when the first stop operation is detected, when it is a forward press, the normal reference is made based on the detection of the subsequent stop operation based on the stop start position and the planned stop position of the left reel 3L. A stop table is determined. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S250). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, it ends the reel stop control process, and when it determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, it performs the aforementioned display combination expected storing process (S251). ). In this process, priority pull-in rank data is determined for each symbol of the remaining reels that are rotating. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S241.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 stores line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (S271). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S272). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, the CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S273). In this process, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the detection of the second stop operation and the detection of the third stop operation. When determining that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operating stop button is a left stop button (S274). When the CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 refers to the special stop table and acquires the number of stop pieces for the stop data according to the symbol counter (S275).

  When the CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button in S274, it sets the address of the normal stop table in accordance with the stop start position, and sets the initial value 0 of the number of stop pieces for stop data (S276). . Next, the CPU 31 calculates a logical product of the data obtained by rotating the line mask data to the left and the stop data (S277). That is, it is determined whether or not the bit to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product is 0 (S278). When determining that the logical product is not 0, the CPU 31 turns on the line change valid flag and rotates the line mask data to the right (S279).

  After determining whether the logical product is 0 after S279 or in S278, the CPU 31 determines whether the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0 (S280). When determining that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the number of sliding pieces for stop data and adds 1 to the address of the stop data (S281). When this process ends, the process proceeds to S280.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0 after S273, after S275, or in S280, the CPU 31 performs the priority attraction control process described later with reference to FIG. 73 (S282). This process is performed from a symbol specified by the symbol specifying unit when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting unit to a symbol within a predetermined range (for example, a range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4 frames”). The priority comparison means for comparing the priorities according to the symbols is configured. When this process ends, the sliding piece number determination process ends.

  Next, the second and third stop processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change valid flag is on (S301). When determining that the line change valid flag is on, the CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (S302). After S302 or when determining that the line change valid flag is not on in S301, the CPU 31 sets the address of the normal stop table according to the stop start position, and sets the initial value 0 of the number of sliding pieces for stop data. Set (S303). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the logical product of the line mask data and the stop data is 0 (S304). When the CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, it ends the second and third stop processing. When determining that the logical product is 0, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the number of sliding pieces for stop data and adds 1 to the address of the stop data (S305). That is, the address of the symbol position in the normal stop table is advanced. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S304.

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 sets the address of the expected display combination storing area in accordance with the operation stop button, and adds based on the symbol counter (S321). Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S322). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB gaming state and the operation stop button is a left stop button (S323). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the MB gaming state and the operation stop button is a left stop button, the CPU 31 changes the number of checks to 2 (S324). When the CPU 31 determines that it is in the MB gaming state after S324 or that the operation stop button is not the left stop button, the CPU 31 obtains the highest priority draw order data within the range of the number of checks. Search and set as the highest priority flag data (S325). Next, the CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table and sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order (S326). Next, the CPU 31 adds the address of the priority order table based on the number of stop data sliding symbols (S327).

  Next, the CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols according to the current priority order (S328). Next, the CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the address of the expected display combination storing area, and acquires the priority pull-in order data (S329). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the acquired priority pull-in rank data is lower than the highest priority flag data (S330). When it is determined that the CPU 31 falls below the highest priority flag data, the CPU 31 saves the number of sliding symbols (S331).

  When it is determined in S330 that the value does not fall below the highest priority flag data, or after S331, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and subtracts 1 from the priority order (S332). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S333). If the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, it proceeds to S328. When the CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is 0, the CPU 31 returns the number of sliding pieces that have been retracted (S334). When this process ends, the priority pull-in control process ends.

  Next, the control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S351). When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button, the CPU 31 ends the control change process. When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the CPU 31 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 2 or not. Is discriminated (S352). When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is not 2, the CPU 31 terminates the control change process. When the CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 2, the CPU 31 refers to the control change table and responds to the planned stop position. The normal stop table is selected and the address is stored (S353). When this process ends, the control change process ends.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S371). When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus end time table and performs bonus end time processing based on the gaming state flag storage area (S372). For example, when the operation in the red BB gaming state or the operation in the blue BB gaming state ends, the gaming state flag storage area is cleared, the RT4 gaming state flag is stored, and 20 is stored in the RT gaming number counter. To do. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S373). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT5 gaming state flag is on (S381). When the CPU 31 determines that the RT5 gaming state flag is on, it ends the RT control process, and when it determines that the RT5 gaming state flag is not on, the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT2 gaming state flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (S382). When it is determined that the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT2 gaming state flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not blue cherry, special replay 1 or special replay 2 is determined as the display combination (S383). When determining that blue cherry, special replay 1 or special replay 2 is determined as the display combination, the CPU 31 determines whether blue cherry or special replay 1 is determined as the display combination (S384). When it is determined that blue cherry or special replay 1 is determined as the display combination, the CPU 31 clears the gaming state flag storage area, turns on the RT1 gaming state flag, and stores 80 in the RT gaming number counter (S385). . Thus, when the special replay 1 is determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state is activated. When this process ends, the RT control process ends. If the CPU 31 determines in S384 that blue cherry or special replay 1 is not determined as a display combination, it turns on the RT2 gaming state flag and stores 20 in the RT gaming number counter (S386). In this way, when the special replay 2 is determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state is activated. When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines that the RT1 gaming state flag or the RT2 gaming state flag is on in S382, or determines that the blue cherry, the special replay 1, or the special replay 2 is not determined as the display combination in S383. Then, it is determined whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag are on (S387). When it is determined that the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag are not on, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process, and when it is determined that the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT4 gaming state flag is on, the RT game number counter 1 is subtracted (S388). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S389). When determining that the RT game number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process, and when determining that the RT game number counter is 0, the CPU 31 clears the game state flag storage area (S390). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is red BB, blue BB, or MB (S401). When determining that the display combination is red BB, blue BB, or MB, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs bonus operation processing based on the display combination (S402). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, the RT game state flag, and the RT game number counter (S403). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S404). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in S401 that the display combination is not red BB, blue BB, or MB, it determines whether or not the bits 0 to 4 of the display combination storage area 3 are 0 (S405). Through this process, it is determined whether or not the display combination related to the re-game operation has been determined. When the CPU 31 determines that the bits 0 to 4 of the display combination storage area 3 are 0, the bonus operation check process is terminated. When the CPU 31 determines that bits 0 to 4 of the display combination storage area 3 are not 0, the CPU 31 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S406). This process constitutes a re-game actuating means. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, the inter-board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S501). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S502). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not received a command different from the previous one, it moves to S501. When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous one has been received, the sub CPU 81 copies various information from the message taken out from the message queue, and updates various information in the SDRAM 83 based on this (S503). Specifically, the internal winning combination, display combination, game state, operation stop button, RT game number counter, etc. are updated, and the history of these internal winning combinations is also managed. Furthermore, in this process, as described above, the notification gaming state is updated based on the gaming state managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 (see FIG. 44 described above). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (S504). In this process, various processes are performed according to the type of the received command. For example, the production number is determined, and production data is registered and executed based on the decided production number. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S501.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the effect content determination process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S521). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs various game number counter update processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 (S522). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 (S523). In this process, the production number is determined and registered. Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table, and registers the effect data at the start operation based on the registered effect number (S524). The sub CPU 81 performs the execution when the effect data is registered. That is, video display and sound and light output are performed based on the registered effect data. When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is not received, it determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (S525). When determining that it is time to receive the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the stop operation based on the registered effect number (S526). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S525 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a display combination command reception (S527). When determining that the display combination command is being received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect composition table and registers the effect data at the time of determining the display combination based on the registered effect number (S528). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs AT operation end check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 85 (S529). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an AT lottery map notification process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (S530). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  When determining in S527 that the display combination command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the medal insertion command is being received (S531). When determining that the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect configuration table and registers the effect data at the time of the input operation based on the registered effect number (S532). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in S531 that the medal insertion command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (S533). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a bonus start command, it performs bonus start processing (S534). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends. If the sub CPU 81 determines in S533 that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 performs bonus end processing since it is a bonus end command received (S535). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, various game number counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is a BB gaming state or an MB gaming state (S551). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the game state is the BB game state or the MB game state, it ends the various game number counter update processing. When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the BB game state or the MB game state, the notification game state is the RT game state. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (S552). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT gaming state, it ends various game number counter update processing, and when it determines that it is not in the RT gaming state, it determines whether or not the AT lottery state staying game number counter is 0. (S553). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT lottery state staying game number counter is 0, it ends the various game number counter update processing, and when it determines that the AT lottery state staying game number counter is not 0, it stays in the AT lottery state. The game number counter is decremented by 1 (S554). When this process ends, the various game number counter update process ends.

  Next, the effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 acquires a random number value for effect selection and a random number value for AT operation control, and stores them in the SDRAM 83 (S571). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an AT operation control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 (S572). In this process, an AT operation lottery is performed. Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the initial setting table for effect selection, and selects an effect lottery table selection table based on the gaming state for notification (S573). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table selection table and selects the effect lottery table based on the internal winning combination (S574). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table, determines the effect number by lottery, and registers it (S575). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect rewriting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 (S576). In this process, the production number once determined in S575 is adjusted. When this process ends, the effect lottery process ends.

  Next, the AT operation control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is a BB gaming state or an MB gaming state (S591). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT operation control process, and when it determines that it is not in the BB gaming state or the MB gaming state, the sub internal CPU 81 uses red BB, blue It is determined whether or not BB or MB is included (S592). When the sub CPU 81 determines that red BB, blue BB, or MB is included in the previous internal winning combination, it ends the AT operation control process, and the red BB, blue BB, or MB is determined as the previous internal winning combination. Is determined not to be included, it is determined whether the notifying gaming state is the AT gaming state or the RT gaming state (S593). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the AT gaming state or the RT gaming state, the sub CPU 81 performs an RT gaming state AT lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 (S594).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S593 that the game state is not the AT gaming state or the RT gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery state staying game number is 0 (S595). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT lottery state staying game number is 0, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery state transition determination table and performs lottery based on the internal winning combination and the current AT lottery state (S596). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery is won (S597). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it has won, it refers to the AT lottery state lottery table and determines the AT lottery state of the transfer destination based on the current AT lottery state (S598). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery state staying game number selection table, selects and stores the AT lottery state staying game number based on the current AT lottery state (S599).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the item motivation mode selection data selection table and selects item motivation mode selection data based on the current AT lottery state (S600). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the item motivation mode lottery table and determines the item motivation mode based on the item motivation mode selection data (S601).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines after S601 that it has not won in S597, or when it is determined in S595 that the AT lottery state staying game number is not 0, it sets the current AT lottery state as AT selection data (S602). ). As is clear from this flowchart, while 1 or more is stored in the AT lottery state staying game number counter, lottery related to the transition between AT lottery states is not performed, and the current lottery state is maintained. Therefore, while 50 games are counted by the AT lottery state staying game number counter, the production number can be determined based on a certain AT lottery state (5 to 8 in the present embodiment). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the production number based on the AT lottery state is not determined due to the transition of the AT lottery state immediately, and based on a certain AT lottery state. The AT operation lottery can be continuously performed. That is, in this embodiment, when the AT lottery state is “6” and “8”, a relatively high AT operation probability is selected. However, during the number of games, the AT lottery state is selected. By preventing the transition from “6” and “7”, it is possible to increase the possibility that the AT gaming state is activated.

  After S602 or after S594, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table number selection table and selects the AT lottery table number based on the AT selection data and the internal winning combination (S603). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table, determines the AT operation control data storage area based on the AT lottery table number, and adds 1 to the data stored in the corresponding storage area (S604). When this process ends, the AT operation control process ends.

  Next, the RT gaming state AT lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the gaming state (including its history) managed by the main control circuit 71 and the RT game number counter copied from the command transmitted by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71, and RT4 game. It is determined whether or not the status flag is ON and the RT game number counter is 20 (S621). With this process, it is determined in the main control circuit 71 whether or not the operation in the RT4 gaming state has been started this time. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT4 gaming state flag is ON and the RT gaming number counter does not satisfy 20, it determines whether the RT2 gaming state flag is ON and the RT gaming number counter is 20. (S622). By this processing, it is determined in the main control circuit 71 whether or not the operation in the RT2 gaming state has been started this time. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT2 game state flag is ON and the RT game number counter is 20, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the previous AT operation control data storage area is 0 (S623). By this process, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not the notification gaming state has been shifted to the AT gaming state this time.

  The sub CPU 81 determines in S623 that the previous AT operation control data storage area is not 0, or in S622 that the RT2 gaming state flag is ON and the RT gaming number counter does not satisfy 20 In some cases, it is determined whether or not all of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT5 gaming state flag are off (S624). By this process, it is determined whether or not the gaming state managed in the main control circuit 71 is a gaming state excluding the RT1 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. When determining that all of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT5 gaming state flag are off, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the previous RT1 gaming state flag is on (S625). In this process, it is determined whether or not the main control circuit 71 has made a transition from the RT1 gaming state to the general gaming state this time.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S625 that the previous RT1 gaming state flag is not on, or when it is determined in S624 that all of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT5 gaming state flag are not OFF, the RT1 gaming state flag It is determined whether all of the RT5 gaming state flags are off or whether the RT4 gaming state flag is on (S626). When the sub CPU 81 determines that all of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT5 gaming state flag are OFF or the RT4 gaming state flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT operation control data storage area is 0 ( S627). When determining that the AT operation control data storage area is not 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT operation control data storage area has become 1 or more from the previous time (S628). With this process, the sub-control circuit 72 determines whether or not the notification gaming state has previously shifted to the AT gaming state.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S621 that the RT4 gaming state flag is on and the RT game number counter satisfies 20, the sub CPU 81 determines in step S623 that the previous AT operation control data storage area is 0. When it is determined that the previous RT1 gaming state flag is ON or when it is determined in S628 that the AT operation control data storage area has become 1 or more from the previous time, 21 is stored in the map pointer (S629).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines after S629 that all of the RT1 gaming state flag to the RT5 gaming state flag are OFF or the RT4 gaming state flag is not ON in S626, the AT operation is performed in S627. When it is determined that the control data storage area is 0, or when it is determined in S628 that the AT operation control data storage area has not become 1 or more from the previous time, it is determined whether or not the map pointer is 21 (S630). When determining that the map pointer is 21, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery map transfer lottery table, selects and stores the transfer destination AT lottery map based on the current AT lottery map (S631). Next, the sub CPU 81 stores 1 in the map pointer (S632).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the following four cases can be listed when the transfer destination AT lottery map is determined. First, when the operation of the RT4 gaming state is started in the main control circuit 71, the destination AT lottery map is determined. In addition, when the operation of the RT2 game state is started in the main control circuit 71 (in other words, when the operation of the RT game state is started as the notification game state), the previous notification game state is the general game. When it is in the state, the destination AT lottery map is determined. Note that when the RT2 gaming state operation is started in the RT4 gaming state, the destination AT lottery map is not determined, and the AT lottery map determined when the RT4 gaming state operation is started is not determined. Taken over. Further, when the operation of the RT1 gaming state is completed in the main control circuit 71 and the transition to the general gaming state is made, the destination AT lottery map is determined. In addition, in the next round when the operation of the AT gaming state is started as the notification gaming state, the destination AT lottery map is determined.

  After S632 or when determining that the map pointer is not 21 in S630, the sub CPU 81 refers to the RT gaming state AT selection data selection table and selects and sets AT selection data based on the map pointer. (S633). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is the RT gaming state (S634). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT gaming state, it ends the RT gaming state AT lottery process, and when it is determined that it is in the RT gaming state, it adds 1 to the map pointer (S635). When this process ends, the RT gaming state AT lottery process ends.

  Next, the effect rewriting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is a general gaming state (S651). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the notification gaming state is the general gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number is 1 to 8 (S652). When it is determined that the production number is not 1 to 8, the sub CPU 81 ends the production rewriting process. When it is determined that the production number is 1 to 8, the sub CPU 81 reselects the production number based on the production adjustment table. (S653). When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S651 that the notification gaming state is not the general gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is the RT gaming state (S654). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the notifying gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the sub CPU 81 terminates the effect rewriting process, and when determining that the notifying gaming state is the RT gaming state, whether or not the map pointer is 21 or not. Is discriminated (S655). When determining that the map pointer is not 21, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect rewriting process. When determining that the map pointer is 21, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT operation control data storage area is 0 ( S656). When determining that the AT operation control data storage area is 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect rewriting process.

  When determining that the AT operation control data storage area is not 0 in S656, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT operation control data subtraction effect flag is on (S657). The AT operation control data subtraction effect flag is data for identifying whether or not the AT continuous lottery is won. Specifically, as a result of not winning the AT continuous lottery, the AT operation control data storage area Updated to on when 1 is subtracted. When it is determined that the AT operation control data subtraction effect flag is not on, the registered effect number is changed to the effect number 10a (S658). When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT operation control data subtraction effect flag is ON, the sub CPU 81 changes the registered effect number to the effect number 10b (S659). When this process ends, the effect rewriting process ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in principle, every time the operation in the RT gaming state ends, “9”, which is a predetermined production number, is always selected, and the operation in the RT gaming state ends. It is made to be known to the person. At this time, when the AT operation control data is “0”, the effect number 9 is determined as it is, but when the AT operation control data exceeds “0”, the effect number 9 is another effect number. By changing to 10a or 10b, the player is informed that the operation of the AT gaming state will continue thereafter. Further, when the AT operation control data is decremented by 1 and the AT operation control data exceeds “0” thereafter, the AT operation control data is changed to 10b, which is a specific production number. The player is also notified that the subtraction has been performed.

  Next, the AT operation end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area is 0 (S671). When the sub CPU 81 determines that all the data stored in the AT operation control data storage areas 1 to 6 are 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT operation end check process. It is determined whether or not the special replay 2 is included (S672). In the present embodiment, the AT continuous lottery is performed when the start of the operation in the RT gaming state is determined. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination does not include the special replay 2, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT operation end check process, and when determining that the display combination includes the special replay 2, stores the AT operation control data. It is determined whether or not the data stored in the area 1 is 0 (S673). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 1 is not 0, the sub CPU 81 saves the address specifying the AT operation control data storage area 1 and sets 13 as a lottery value (S674). ).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S673 that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 1 is 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 2 is 0 or not. (S675). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 2 is not 0, the sub CPU 81 saves the address specifying the AT operation control data storage area 2 and sets 169 as a lottery value (S676). ). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S675 that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 2 is 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 3 is 0 or not. (S677). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 3 is not 0, the sub CPU 81 saves the address specifying the AT operation control data storage area 3 and sets 192 as a lottery value (S678). ).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S677 that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 3 is 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 4 is 0 or not. (S679). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 4 is not 0, the sub CPU 81 saves the address specifying the AT operation control data storage area 4 and sets 205 as a lottery value (S680). ). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S679 that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 4 is 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 5 is 0 or not. (S681). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 5 is not 0, the sub CPU 81 saves the address specifying the AT operation control data storage area 5 and sets 230 as a lottery value (S682). ). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S681 that the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 5 is 0, the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area 6 is not 0. The address specifying the control data storage area 6 is saved, and 254 is set as the lottery value (S683).

  After setting the lottery value in S674, S676, S678, S680, S682, or S683, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the random number value for AT operation control is larger than the lottery value (S684). The lottery value set in S674, S676, S678, S680, S682, or S683 is determined when continuation of the AT gaming state is determined (that is, when it is determined not to subtract 1 from the AT operation control data storage area). The AT continuation probability is “the set lottery value / 256”. When determining that the AT operation control random number value is not larger than the lottery value, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT operation end check process, and when determining that the AT operation control random number value is larger than the lottery value, the sub CPU 81 is saved. 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area designated by the address (S685). As described above, when data of “1” or more is stored in two or more AT operation control data storage areas, the AT continuation lottery is preferentially selected from the AT operation control data storage area defined with a low AT continuation probability. Like to do. Next, the sub CPU 81 turns on the AT operation control data subtraction effect flag (S686). When this process ends, the AT operation end check process ends.

  Next, the AT lottery map notification process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is the RT gaming state (S691). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the notifying gaming state is not the RT gaming state, the sub CPU 81 terminates the AT lottery map notifying process, and when determining that the notifying gaming state is the RT gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines the video based on the AT lottery map. Data is set (S692). In the control ROM 82, video data is defined according to each of the AT lottery maps “1” to “11”. Thereby, a video based on the AT lottery map is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, and the player can predict the current AT lottery map by watching this video. When this process ends, the AT lottery map notification process ends.

  Next, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 87 to 94.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 87 to 91, an image displayed when the notifying gaming state is the RT gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, when the operation of the RT gaming state is started in the sub control circuit 72, the effect that the main character starts to run through the long passage toward the exit and proceeds while engaging with the enemy character is executed. Is done. Then, at the time when the operation of the RT gaming state is finished (that is, when the number of games of 20 times is exhausted), an exit door appears in front of the main character, and an image when the door is opened and By displaying one of the images when the game cannot be opened, the player is notified whether the operation of the AT gaming state is performed after the RT gaming state ends.

  FIG. 87 is an image displayed when the operation in the RT gaming state is determined (that is, when a combination of symbols related to special replay 2 is displayed). A state in which the main character is standing in front of the entrance of the passage is shown. In FIG. 87, a video (hereinafter referred to as map video) M1 representing the current position of the main character with a map is displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display screen 5a. The map image M shown in FIG. 87 is displayed when the RT2 gaming state is activated via the RT4 gaming state, and the display is started when the RT4 gaming state is activated. It is what. Note that the map video M1 shown in FIG. 87 is not displayed when the RT2 gaming state is activated via the general gaming state.

  FIG. 88 is an image displayed when the start operation is detected the next time the operation in the RT gaming state is determined. It is shown that the hero character starts running in a long passage and proceeds while engaging with enemy characters. In FIG. 88, a map video M2 is displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display screen 5a. When the operation of the RT2 gaming state is determined via the general gaming state, the display of the map video is started based on the AT lottery map determined at this time. When the operation of the RT2 gaming state is determined via the RT4 gaming state, the display changes from the map video M1 shown in FIG. 87 to the map video M2 shown in FIG. 88, indicating the current position of the main character. The map is displayed in a wider range.

  FIG. 89 is an image displayed at the time when the RT gaming state operation ends based on the aforementioned effect number 9. A state in which the main character could not open the door is shown. The player can know from this video that the operation in the RT gaming state is completed and the operation in the AT gaming state is not performed next time.

  FIG. 90 is an image displayed at the time when the operation of the RT gaming state is ended based on the aforementioned effect number 10a or effect number 10b. It shows how the main character was able to open the door. This video informs the player that the operation in the RT gaming state is finished and that the operation in the AT gaming state will be performed next time. When the video is displayed when the start operation is detected (that is, when the production number 10a is selected), it is notified that 1 has not been subtracted from the AT operation control data storage area. On the other hand, when the video is displayed when the medal is inserted next time (that is, when the production number 10b is selected), it is notified that 1 has been subtracted from the AT operation control data storage area.

  FIG. 91 is an image displayed when the AT operation lottery is won while the operation in the RT gaming state is performed (that is, when 1 is added to the AT operation control data storage area). It shows how the key character was obtained before the main character reached the door, and the door could be opened using the key. This video informs the player that 1 has been added to the AT operation control data storage area.

  FIG. 92 is an image displayed in the AT gaming state based on the aforementioned effect number 11. Of the three enemy characters displayed corresponding to each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, the enemy character at the left end corresponding to the left stop button 7L is displayed in an enlarged manner as compared with the other enemy characters. It is shown. If the production number is 12, the center enemy character is enlarged, and if the production number is 13, the rightmost enemy character is enlarged. This video suggests to the player the type of stop button to be pressed to avoid activation of the RT1 gaming state.

  FIG. 93 is an image displayed based on the aforementioned effect number 1. The purchase of a gold sword is shown. FIG. 94 is an image displayed based on the aforementioned effect number 5. It shows the gold sword destroyed. These videos allow the player to predict the current AT lottery state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the SDRAM 83 has an AT operation control data storage area capable of storing a value of “1” or more as AT operation control data, and is stored in this AT operation control data storage area. The AT game state is activated on condition that the data is “1” or more. Further, when the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area is “1” or more, the AT continuous lottery is performed with a predetermined probability, and the operation in the AT gaming state is not continued ( That is, “1” is subtracted from the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area.

  Therefore, the timing at which “1” is subtracted from the AT operation control data storage area is not predicted by the player so that the time when the AT gaming state is not operated is not known. Therefore, it is possible to always have a sense of tension that the operation of the AT gaming state may not be performed, and to be relieved whether or not the operation of the AT gaming state is performed. As a result, it is possible to cause undulations in the expectations of the player regarding whether or not the AT gaming state is activated.

  In a more specific configuration, a plurality of types of AT operation control data storage areas (that is, six types 1 to 6) are provided, and the AT continuation probability varies depending on each AT operation control data storage area. Stipulated. When the data stored in only one of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas is “1” or more, the AT continuous lottery is performed with the AT continuation probability corresponding to the storage area. When the data stored in any two or more of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas is “1” or more, select any one selected in a predetermined priority order. Then, the AT continuation lottery is performed with the AT continuation probability corresponding to the selected storage area. When it is determined not to continue the operation in the AT gaming state, “1” is subtracted from the data stored in the corresponding storage area.

  Therefore, a plurality of AT gaming states each having a different possibility of ending the operation can be provided, which is suitable for causing the player to have an undulation. In addition, it is possible to give the player the expectation that data indicating one or more meanings may be stored in other storage areas, and data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the storage area. Even if the player knows this, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  Also, in this embodiment, the AT operation lottery is performed each time the start operation is detected within each period in which the notification gaming state is the general gaming state, the AT gaming state, and the RT gaming state. The player can always have the expectation that the operation of the AT gaming state is determined within the above period, and the player has the expectation that the operation of the AT gaming state will be performed. This is suitable for generating undulations. In addition, every time an AT operation lottery is won, “1” is cumulatively added to any of the AT operation control data storage areas determined by lottery, so that “2” is added to the AT operation control data storage area. ”And the expectation that more data may be stored and that other data may be stored in other AT operation control data storage areas. Even if the player knows that “1” has been subtracted from the storage area, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when data indicating a meaning of “1” or more is stored in the AT operation control data storage area at the time when the operation in the RT gaming state is completed, a specific effect number (not determined otherwise) ( The production numbers 10a and 10b) are determined and a notification to that effect is made. Accordingly, it is possible to inform that it is still promised that the AT gaming state operation is performed, and to dispel the player's anxiety that the AT gaming state operation will not be performed. Further, when “1” is subtracted from the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area, and data indicating the meaning of “1” or more is stored in the AT operation control data storage area, the AT operation control is performed. An effect number different from the case where “1” is not subtracted from the data stored in the data storage area is determined, and notification to that effect is made. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that “1” has been subtracted from the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area. The player can know that the AT gaming state is no longer being activated and that it has come one step further, and that the AT gaming state is activated by counting the number of times the above notification is made, etc. You will also be able to know how many times have been saved.

  In the present embodiment, when data stored in any two or more of the plurality of AT operation control data storage areas is “1” or more, priority is given to the AT continuation probability being relatively low. As a result, the higher the AT continuation probability, the later is selected, which is suitable for prolonging the expectations of the player.

  In the present embodiment, when the AT operation lottery is won and “1” is added to the AT operation control data storage area, a predetermined image (see FIG. 91 described above) is displayed and a notification to that effect is displayed. In the case of adopting a configuration that preferentially selects a player with a relatively high AT continuation probability as compared with the case where the above notification is made, as in the present embodiment In the case of adopting a configuration in which priority is selected from those having a relatively low AT continuation probability, it is said that the joy given to the player is greater when the above notification is given, It can be said that it is a suitable structure for performing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “replay-replay-replay” relating to the special replay 1 is displayed, the operation of the RT1 gaming state (hereinafter referred to as unfavorable RT) which is relatively unfavorable for the player is performed. When the symbol combination “Bell-Replay-Replay” related to the special replay 2 is displayed, the RT2 gaming state (hereinafter referred to as advantageous RT) which is relatively advantageous to the player is operated. In this embodiment, while providing a relatively advantageous state for the player, while providing a relatively unfavorable state for the player, the player is excessively advantageous. In order to avoid this problem, the game store side's profit and the player's side are balanced.

  In this embodiment, when “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2”, “special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3”, or “special replay 1 + replay 1” is determined as the internal winning combination. When a stop button predetermined for the internal winning combination is pressed during the first stop operation, a combination of symbols relating to the replay 1 is displayed, while a stop button predetermined for the internal winning combination is displayed. When a different stop button is pressed, the symbol combination related to Special Replay 1 is displayed.

  In other words, the player selects the type of stop button to be employed during the first stop operation, and “special replay 1 + replay 1 + replay 2”, “special replay 1 + replay 1 to replay 3” and “special replay 1 + replay 1”. By matching the predetermined stop button type according to the above, it is possible to avoid the display of the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 and to avoid the disadvantageous operation of RT. Therefore, the player simply considers the type of the stop button to be pressed first when all the reels are rotating according to the video displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and his / her intuition, and the symbol related to the special replay 1 is displayed. Since it is possible to avoid the display of the combination, it is not necessary to measure the timing at which the combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is not displayed, and the player is disadvantageous in the activation of RT regardless of the skill acquired. Can be avoided to the same extent. As a result, it is possible to prolong the gaming state (that is, the general gaming state, etc.) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the disadvantageous RT, and the player enjoys the same degree of profit regardless of the degree of skill. It becomes possible to do.

  Also, any of “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2”, “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3” and “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1” is determined as an internal winning combination. In this case, when the stop button predetermined for the internal winning combination is pressed at the time of the first stop operation, the combination of symbols related to the special replay 2 is displayed, while the predetermined combination for the internal winning combination is displayed. When a stop button different from the existing stop button is pressed, a combination of symbols related to the special replay 1 is displayed.

  That is, the player selects the type of stop button to be used during the first stop operation, “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 + replay 2”, “special replay 1 + special replay 2 + replay 1 to replay 3”, and “special replay”. By matching the types of stop buttons that are predetermined according to “1 + special replay 2 + replay 1”, it is possible to start an advantageous RT operation while avoiding a disadvantageous RT operation. Therefore, providing the player with the pleasure of selecting and pressing one of the stop buttons to start the advantageous RT operation while avoiding the disadvantageous RT operation starting. Will be able to. And the situation where only a skilled player enjoys an advantageous state can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the AT gaming state is operated, if any of the six internal winning combinations including the special replay 1 is determined, the disadvantageous RT operation is avoided. Since the player is notified of the type of stop button to be performed, when this notification is performed, the player can simply press the informed stop button and the symbol combination related to the special replay 1 can be determined. It becomes possible to avoid being displayed. Therefore, the player can avoid the disadvantageous RT operation from being easily started regardless of the level of skill. Further, if any of the three internal winning combinations including the special replay 2 is determined, it is possible to easily start an advantageous RT operation while avoiding a disadvantageous RT operation. become.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a first stop table group (for example, a normal stop to be described later) that defines the position at which the rotation of the reels stops so that a predetermined symbol combination is displayed. Table B101, special stop table A201, normal stop table B202 (described later) and normal stop table B203 (described later), and a second position that defines the position at which the rotation of the reels stops so that a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed. Stop table group storage means (for example, ROM 32 to be described later) for storing stop table groups (for example, special stop table A 101 to be described later and normal stop table B 102 to be described later, normal stop table B 201, normal stop table B 301), and internal winning combination The first stop table according to the internal winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the type of the reel Stop table group corresponding data storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing data corresponding to any of the group and the second stop table group (for example, control change tables C101, C201 described later), and a plurality of data If the stop operation corresponding to the predetermined reel is detected while all the rotations of the reels are being performed, the first stop table is based on the data stored in the stop table group correspondence data storage means. Stop table group selection means (for example, CPU 31 described later, control change processing described later) for selecting either the group or the second stop table group, and the reel stop means selects the stop table group selection The reel rotation is stopped based on the stop table group selected by the means.

  More specifically, the stop table group correspondence data storage means is preset while the first internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed. The data corresponding to the second stop table group is stored as the data referred to by the stop table group selecting means when the stop operation corresponding to the determined reel is detected, while the internal winning combination determination When a first internal winning combination is determined by the means, and a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while all of the plurality of reels are being rotated. In addition, data corresponding to the first stop table group is stored as data referred to by the stop table group selecting means. The reel stop means detects a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed when the first internal winning combination is determined. The rotation of the reels is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed based on the second stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means. When a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while all rotations are being performed, the first stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means Based on this, the reel rotation is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed.

  Further, the stop table group corresponding data storage means has a predetermined reel while the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all of the plurality of reels are being rotated. The data corresponding to the first stop table group is stored as the data referred to by the stop table group selecting means when the stop operation corresponding to is detected, while the second internal winning combination determining means stores the second data. The stop table is detected when a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while an internal winning combination is determined and all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed. Data corresponding to the second stop table group is stored as data referred to by the group selection means. The reel stop means detects a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed when the second internal winning combination is determined. The rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the predetermined symbols is displayed based on the first stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means. Based on the second stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means when a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected during rotation. The reel rotation is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment also has a third stop table group (for example, a special stop table A301, which will be described later, a special stop table A301, which will be described later) that defines the position where the rotation of the reels is stopped so that a specific symbol combination is displayed. Normal stop table B601 and normal stop table B701, normal stop table B401, normal stop table B501), the stop table group storage means for further storing, the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, and the type of reel And a stop table group corresponding data storage means for storing data corresponding to any one of the first stop table group and the third stop table group (for example, control change tables C301 and C201 described later), Detection of a stop operation corresponding to the predetermined reel while all the reels are rotating A stop table group selecting means for selecting one of the first stop table group and the third stop table group based on the data stored by the stop table group corresponding data storage means, The reel stop means stops the rotation of the reel based on the stop table group selected by the stop table group selection means.

  More specifically, the stop table group correspondence data storage means is preset while the third internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed. The data corresponding to the third stop table group is stored as the data referred to by the stop table group selecting means when the stop operation corresponding to the determined reel is detected, while the internal winning combination determination When a third internal winning combination is determined by the means, and a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while all of the plurality of reels are rotating In addition, data corresponding to the first stop table group is stored as data referred to by the stop table group selecting means. When the third internal winning combination is determined, the reel stop means detects a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the plurality of reels are rotating. The rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the specific symbols is displayed based on the third stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means. Based on the first stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means when a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected during rotation. The reel rotation is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed.

  Further, the stop table group corresponding data storage means has a predetermined reel while the fourth internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed. The data corresponding to the first stop table group is stored as the data referred to by the stop table group selecting means when the stop operation corresponding to is detected, while the internal winning combination determining means determines the fourth The stop table is detected when a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while an internal winning combination is determined and all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed. Data corresponding to the third stop table group is stored as data referred to by the group selection means. The reel stop means detects a stop operation corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed when the fourth internal winning combination is determined. The rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the predetermined symbols is displayed based on the first stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means. Based on the third stop table group selected by the stop table group selecting means when a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected during the rotation. The rotation of the reel is stopped so that the specific symbol combination is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the internal winning combination is determined, the stop table group to be selected is uniquely determined (see FIG. 16). That is, when the internal winning combination is determined, the display of the predetermined symbol combination is uniquely determined, so that the type of the reel at the time of the first stop operation is uniquely determined, so that the display of the predetermined symbol combination is avoided. Therefore, it is not necessary to adopt a configuration in which the type of reel to be determined is determined by lottery, and an increase in the program can be prevented as much as possible.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has normal data (for example, each stop data of the normal stop table B201 described above) that defines a position where the rotation of the reels stops so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. Bit 1, bit 4 and bit 7) and special data (for example, a bit in each stop data of the normal stop table B201 described above) defining the position where the rotation of the reel stops so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. 0, bit 3 and bit 6), stop table storage means (for example, the aforementioned ROM 32) for storing a stop table (for example, the aforementioned normal stop table B201), and internal determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Data corresponding to either the normal data or the special data (depending on the winning combination and the type of reel) For example, there is provided reference data defining means (for example, the above-described ROM 32) that defines bit 2 and bit 5) in each stop data of the above-described normal stop table B201, and the reel stop means includes all of the plurality of reels. When the stop operation corresponding to the predetermined reel is detected while the rotation is performed, the reference data is based on the reel and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Referring to the data defined by the defining means, the reel rotation is stopped based on either the normal data or the special data.

  More specifically, the reference data defining means is predetermined while the first internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. While the stop operation corresponding to the reel is detected, the data corresponding to the normal data is defined as the data referred to by the reel stop means, while the internal winning combination determination means determines the first internal winning combination Is determined, and is referred to by the reel stop means when a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while all of the plurality of reels are being rotated. Data corresponding to the special data is defined as data. The reel stop means stops corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed when the first internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the operation is detected, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed based on the normal data, while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. When a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from a predetermined reel is detected, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed based on the special data. ing.

  The reference data defining means corresponds to a predetermined reel while the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all of the plurality of reels are rotating. While defining data corresponding to the special data as data referred to by the reel stop means when a stop operation is detected, a second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, In addition, when the stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed, the normal reference data is referred to by the reel stop unit. The data corresponding to the data is specified. The reel stop means stops corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed when the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the operation is detected, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed based on the special data, while the plurality of reels are all rotated. When a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed based on the normal data. ing.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has normal data (for example, each stop data in the normal stop table B401 described above) that defines the position where the rotation of the reels stops so that the specific symbol combination is displayed. Bit 1, bit 4 and bit 7) and special data (for example, a bit in each stop data of the normal stop table B401 described above) that defines the position where the rotation of the reel stops so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. 0, bit 3 and bit 6), and stop table storage means (for example, the aforementioned ROM 32) for storing a stop table (for example, the aforementioned normal stop table B401) and an internal winning combination determining means determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Data corresponding to either the normal data or the special data according to the winning combination and the type of reel (example) For example, a reference data defining means (for example, the above-described ROM 32) for defining each stop data of the above-described normal stop table B401 is provided, and the reel stop means includes all of the plurality of reels. When the stop operation corresponding to the predetermined reel is detected while the rotation is performed, the reference data is based on the reel and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. Referring to the data defined by the defining means, the reel rotation is stopped based on either the normal data or the special data.

  More specifically, the reference data defining means is predetermined while the third internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. While the stop operation corresponding to the reel is detected, the data corresponding to the normal data is defined as the data referred to by the reel stop means, while the internal winning combination determining means determines the third internal winning combination. Is determined, and is referred to by the reel stop means when a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while all of the plurality of reels are being rotated. Data corresponding to the special data is defined as data. The reel stopping means is a stop corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed when the third internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the operation is detected, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of the specific symbols is displayed based on the normal data, while the rotation of all the reels is performed. When a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from a predetermined reel is detected, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed based on the special data. .

  The reference data defining means corresponds to a predetermined reel while the fourth internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and all of the plurality of reels are rotating. While defining data corresponding to the special data as data referred to by the reel stop means when a stop operation is detected, a fourth internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determination means, In addition, when the stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are being performed, the normal reference data is referred to by the reel stop unit. The data corresponding to the data is specified. The reel stop means stops corresponding to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed when the fourth internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the operation is detected, the rotation of the reels is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed based on the special data, while the plurality of reels are all rotated. When a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from a predetermined reel is detected, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the specific symbol combination is displayed based on the normal data. .

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, internal winning combination determining means, reel rotating means, stop operation detecting means, reel stopping means, disadvantageous state operating means, storing means, subtracting means, notifying means, adding means provided in the spinning cylinder type game machine of the present invention The specific configuration such as the above is not limited to each element of the present embodiment described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the present embodiment, in the 1-byte AT operation control data storage area, “01H” is added when the AT operation lottery is won, and “01H” is subtracted when the AT continuous lottery is not won. As a method of expressing data indicating the meaning of “01H”, a method of adding and subtracting “01H” is employed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the data indicating the meaning of 1 means that it is promised that the operation in the AT gaming state is performed once (the time until the time when the AT continuous lottery is not won) is performed. As long as the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area can store the number of times the operation of the AT gaming state is promised, any method may be adopted and The method and its configuration can be arbitrarily changed.

  For example, when the data stored in the AT operation control data storage area is “04H”, the calculation is not limited to performing “03H” as a result of subtracting data indicating the meaning of 1 from this, A method may be adopted in which an operation for subtracting data indicating the meaning of 1 from this is “02H” (that is, an operation for shifting bits). Therefore, in this case, “04H” is expressed as data indicating the meaning of 3.

  Further, an AT operation control data storage area (for example, AT operation control data storage area 1) to which one AT continuation probability is assigned may be realized by one or a plurality of addresses. For example, when “01H” is stored in the m address and “01H” is stored in the n address, the operation in the AT gaming state is promised with each data stored in these two addresses. The number of times can be saved. Therefore, for example, when “01H” is stored in two addresses, the data indicates the meaning of 2.

  In addition, one AT continuation probability is defined in the entire 1-byte AT operation control data storage area, but this is not limiting, and one AT continuation probability is defined for data stored in the upper 4 bits. , Another AT continuation probability may be defined for the data stored in the lower 4 bits.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the AT operation lottery is won, data indicating the meaning of 1 is added to the AT operation control data storage area, and when the AT continuous lottery is not won, 1 is added from the AT operation control data storage area. The data indicating the meaning is subtracted, and the AT gaming state is activated on condition that data indicating one or more meanings is stored in the AT operation control data storage area. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is not something that can be done. For example, a predetermined number (for example, 255) is stored in the AT operation control data storage area, and when the AT operation lottery is won, data indicating the meaning of 1 is subtracted from the AT operation control data storage area. When the continuous lottery is not won, data indicating the meaning of 1 is added to the AT operation control data storage area, and a number less than a predetermined number (for example, 255) is set in the AT operation control data storage area. The AT gaming state may be activated on condition that the data to be shown is stored.

  In this embodiment, six AT operation control data storage areas each consisting of 1 byte are provided, and a probability smaller than 1 is adopted as the AT continuation probability assigned to each, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT is not limited to this. An AT operation control data storage area to which 1 is assigned as the continuation probability may be provided. In other words, a specific storage area (for example, the AT operation control data storage area 7) that is not determined by subtracting data indicating the meaning of 1 from stored data may be provided. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the expectation which a player holds. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, data indicating the meaning of 1 may be stored in the specific storage area. The following contents can be applied as the predetermined condition.

  For example, it is provided with an unfavorable state counting means for counting the number of times that the unfavorable state operation is performed by the unfavorable state actuating means, and the number of times counted by the unfavorable state counting means is a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). You can adopt what you have reached. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to rescue a player who has been in a disadvantageous state for a long time and has not enjoyed profits for a long period of time, so it is possible to maintain such player's willingness Become. When the bonus game is activated, the number of times counted by the disadvantageous state counting means may be cleared. In this case, it is possible to avoid relief from being given to the student.

  In the present embodiment, the first internal lottery table (for example, the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table) and the probability of determining the internal winning combination relating to the re-game operation are lower than those of the first internal lottery table. An internal lottery table storage means (for example, the aforementioned ROM 32) for storing a second internal lottery table (for example, the aforementioned internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state) and an operation in a disadvantageous state for the player, 2 The internal lottery table is determined and the internal winning combination is determined based on the determined internal lottery table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration adopted as a disadvantageous state can be changed. For example, it comprises an internal lottery table storage means for storing a first internal lottery table and a second internal lottery table having a lower probability than the first internal lottery table for determining an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals, As an operation in a disadvantageous state for the player, it may be adopted that the second internal lottery table is determined and an internal winning combination is determined based on the second internal lottery table.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to avoid a disadvantageous state by displaying a combination of symbols different from the combination of predetermined symbols based on the type of the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation. As a notification of information for avoiding the display of the predetermined symbol combination, the type of the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other configurations are provided. It can also be adopted. For example, when adopting a configuration in which operation in a disadvantageous state can be avoided by detecting a stop operation at a timing when a predetermined symbol combination is not displayed, information for avoiding display of the predetermined symbol combination As the notification, it may be possible to notify that the internal symbol combination related to the predetermined symbol combination is determined or the symbols constituting the predetermined symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, as a specific method for performing the above notification, an image as shown in FIG. 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the image, sound, In addition, any one of light and light, or a combination thereof can be used. For example, if it is an effect by sound, a voice message, a specific BGM, a specific sound effect, etc. are employable. Moreover, if it is the production | presentation by light, the color of the light turned on, the pattern of turning on / off, etc. are employable.

  In the present embodiment, when an internal winning combination is determined, a stop table or the like is determined based on the determined internal winning combination, and the reel rotation is stopped based on the stop table or the like. That is, “based on the internal winning combination” is not limited to the internal winning combination itself, but includes the result of processing the data and the like (in other words, data derived from the data). It is a concept. Similarly, “based on” detection of the start operation is not limited to immediately after the start operation is detected, but after waiting for a predetermined time to elapse after the start operation is detected. It includes things such as certain things. Thus, the same may be said for “based on” used elsewhere.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, and the table configurations shown in FIGS. 5 to 36 and 44 to 61 applied in this embodiment. 37-43 and FIG. 60, the configuration of the storage area of the RAM, the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 62-86, the video display mode in the liquid crystal display device 5 shown in FIGS. 87-94, etc. Any change or modification can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  In addition to the pachislot machine as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to gaming machines such as slot machines and video slots. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. 4 is a correlation diagram of gaming states managed in a main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus end time table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the operation stop button at the time of 1st stop operation, and a display combination when the internal winning combination including the special replay 1 of the gaming machine 1 is determined. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the line mask data table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the special stop table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the control change table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the normal stop table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the priority order table of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the effective stop button storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the display combination expected storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a gaming state managed in a main control circuit 71 and a notification gaming state managed in a sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the initial setting table for production | presentation selection of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table selection table of the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery table group of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation structure table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery state transfer determination table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery state lottery table of the sub-control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery state stay game number selection table of the sub control circuit 72. FIG. It is a figure which shows the item willingness mode selection data selection table of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the item willingness mode lottery table of the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation adjustment table of the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery map transfer lottery table of the sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the AT selection data selection table for RT gaming states of the sub-control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery table number selection table of the sub-control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the AT operation control data storage area of the sub-control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the AT lottery table of the sub control circuit 72. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game main process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an internal lottery process following FIG. 64. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process by the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the 2nd and 3rd stop process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority attraction | suction control process by the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the control change process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication task by the subcontrol circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production content determination process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the various game number counter update process by the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of AT operation control processing by the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of AT lottery processing for RT gaming states by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the production rewriting process by the sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the AT operation | movement completion | finish check process by the sub control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the AT lottery map alerting | reporting process by the sub control circuit 72. FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of video display on the liquid crystal display device 5.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Control ROM
83 SDRAM

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery based on detection of the start operation;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels;
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
An unfavorable state actuating means for actuating an unfavorable state for a player when a predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels;
Storage means having a storage area capable of storing data indicating one or more meanings;
Subtracting means for subtracting data indicating the meaning of 1 from data stored in the storage area by lottery;
When an internal winning combination relating to the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the data indicating one or more meanings is stored in the storage area. First informing means for informing the player of information that avoids displaying the combination;
When data indicating a meaning of 1 is subtracted from the data stored in the storage area by the subtracting means and data indicating a meaning of 1 or more is stored in the storage area, a notification to that effect is given. Second informing means for the person ,
The storage means includes
It has multiple storage areas that can store one or more meaning data,
The subtracting means is
Subtracting the data indicating the meaning of 1 from the data stored in the corresponding storage area at a predetermined probability according to each of the plurality of storage areas,
When data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any one of the plurality of storage areas, the data stored in the storage area is 1 with a probability determined in advance according to the storage area. While subtracting data indicating the meaning of
When data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any two or more of the plurality of storage areas, the storage area is stored in the storage area with a probability determined in advance according to the storage area selected according to a predetermined priority order. Subtract the data indicating the meaning of 1 from the stored data,
The first notification means includes
When an internal winning combination relating to the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, on condition that data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any of the plurality of storage areas. Informing the player of information that avoids display of the predetermined symbol combination,
The second notification means includes
Data indicating one meaning is subtracted from data stored in any of the plurality of storage areas by the subtracting means, and data indicating one or more meanings is stored in any of the plurality of storage areas. When the player is playing, the player is notified to that effect . 2. An adding means for selecting any one of the plurality of storage areas by lottery and adding data indicating the meaning of 1 to the data stored in the selected storage area. A swivel type gaming machine described in 1. The reel stop means includes
When the first internal winning combination relating to the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, it corresponds to a predetermined reel while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. When the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that a predetermined symbol combination different from the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. When a stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected by the stop operation detecting means while all the rotations of the reel are being performed, the predetermined symbol combination is displayed. To stop the rotation of the plurality of reels,
Further, when the second internal winning combination relating to the predetermined symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the predetermined number of times is determined while all the reels are rotated. When the stop operation corresponding to the reel is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the plurality of reels is stopped so that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed, while all the rotations of the plurality of reels are performed. When the stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the predetermined reel is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the plurality of predetermined symbol combinations are displayed. Stop spinning the reel,
The first notification means includes
As a notification of information that avoids display of the predetermined symbol combination,
When the first internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, the predetermined reel is notified, while the second internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. 3. A rotating type gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a notification of a reel different from the predetermined reel is issued.

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