JP5384683B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine including a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, and a control unit is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter referred to as “start operation”) on condition that a game medium such as a game medal or coin (hereinafter referred to as a medal) has been inserted, A signal requesting the start of rotation of all reels is output. The stop switch detects that the stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels has been pressed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”), and requests to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Is output. A driving force of a stepping motor provided corresponding to each of the reels is transmitted to the plurality of reels. The control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers on the program (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery process”) is performed, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and stoppage are stopped. The reel rotation is stopped based on the operation timing. As a result of stopping the rotation of all the reels, when a symbol combination related to the winning is displayed, a privilege associated with the symbol combination is given to the player.

  As a privilege given to the player, the chances of paying out game media (medals, etc.), re-game for performing internal lottery processing without consuming the game media next time, and payout of game media are increased. The operation of a bonus game can be mentioned.

  In recent years, a gaming machine provided with a so-called AT (assist time) function for notifying the order of stop operations (stop button pressing order) required to establish an internal winning combination is known (Patent Literature). 1). In such a gaming machine, the number of game media to be paid out can be changed without changing the lottery probability of the internal winning combination, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

JP 2005-261673 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, after determining the internal winning combination by the internal lottery process, the stop order that permits winning and the stop order that does not allow winning are determined by lottery. . That is, a two-stage lottery is performed, which is a lottery for determining an internal winning combination and a lottery for selecting a push order. This complicates the control process, for example, placing a burden on the central processing unit (CPU).

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, stop tables are prepared for the stop order that permits winning and the stop order that does not allow winning. For this reason, there is a problem that the capacity of a memory for storing data such as a stop table increases.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is possible to realize the establishment or non-establishment of a prize according to the difference in pushing order without performing a dedicated lottery process for selecting the pushing order. An object is to provide a game machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player;
Fluctuating display means (for example, three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and a stepping motor described later), which are constituted by a plurality of display rows and variably display symbols necessary for the game based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means. 61L, 61C, 61R),
Based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, an internal winning number that defines a combination of one or a plurality of symbols (for example, a winning number defined in an internal lottery table described later) is determined with a predetermined probability. Internal winning number determination means (for example, internal lottery processing described later),
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning number determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, a symbol that can be derived within the range of the maximum delay time determined according to the gaming state is selected and selected. Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process described later) for stopping and controlling the variation display so that a symbol is derived;
A game medium providing means (for example, a display combination search process and a medal payout process, which will be described later) for giving a game medium (for example, a medal described later) based on a combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state in the display columns;
The internal winning number determined by the internal winning number determining means defines a special symbol combination (for example, “red 7-yellow replay-red 7” described later), and the special symbol combination is stopped. When displayed, it is shorter than the first maximum delay time from the normal gaming state in which the maximum delay time is set to the first maximum delay time in one display row (for example, the middle main reel 3C described later). A special gaming state control means for transitioning to a special gaming state (for example, an MB gaming state described later) set to the second maximum delay time and terminating the special gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The internal winning number is
It is determined in the normal gaming state and exceeds a derivable interval within a range of the first maximum delay time (for example, three symbols described later) in a specific display row (for example, right main reel 3R described later). A first internal winning number (for example, a winning number “3” to be described later) in which a combination of symbols relating to a plurality of replays including a combination of symbols relating to a replay in which symbols arranged at intervals are incorporated; ,
A combination of symbols relating to re-games, which is determined in the special gaming state and includes symbols arranged at intervals exceeding a derivable interval within the range of the first maximum delay time in the specific display row. A second internal winning number (for example, a winning number “61” described later) in which a combination of a plurality of symbols is defined;
A plurality of types of symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to a plurality of replays defined by the first internal winning number in the specific display row (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to control lips 1 to 8 described later). Are arranged at intervals derivable within the range of the first maximum delay time, and a combination of symbols related to a plurality of replays defined by the second internal winning number (for example, RT4 Lip 4+ described later) A gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of types of symbols constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to the control lip 4 are arranged at intervals exceeding a derivable interval within the range of the first maximum delay time.

  According to the present invention, when the first internal winning number is determined in the normal gaming state, any one of a plurality of symbol combinations relating to the replay specified by the first internal winning number is controlled to stop in the variation display means. Is done. In addition, when the second internal winning number is determined in the special gaming state, the combination of symbols related to the replay specified by the second internal winning number may not be controlled to stop in the variation display means.

It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure of the game machine in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which expanded the main reel display part and the sub reel display part in one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the main control circuit in one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the sub control circuit in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table for main reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol combination table for main reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol combination table for main reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol combination table for main reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state transition table in one embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table for 2 sheets in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table for 2 sheets in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for SB game states in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for SB game states in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for RT1 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for RT1 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for RT2 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for RT2 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for RT3 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for RT3 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table A for RT4 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table B for RT4 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT5 in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for a small combination and replay in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and pushing order in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting table for CT in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting table for MB * SB in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the control change table at the time of a forward press in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table at the time of an irregular pressing in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table at the time of an irregular pressing in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table A in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table B in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table C in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table D in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table E in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection table F in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table A in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table B in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table C in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table D in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table E in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the drawing priority order table F in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the priority order table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the priority order table in CT in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game lock lottery table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the internal winning combination storing area in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game state flag storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display combination prediction storage area | region in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game lock flag storage area | region in one embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus action | operation monitoring process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal reception and start check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination prediction storing process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination search process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority drawing | ranking order data acquisition process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sliding piece number determination process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority drawing-in control process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process after the 2nd stop in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination etc. determination process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table for sub reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table for 4th reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the symbol combination table for sub reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the sub display combination (AT frequency) lottery table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the 4th reel rotation pattern table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the alerting | reporting object combination table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the AT lottery table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the map data lottery table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the AT lottery value selection data selection table in MB in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of AT AT lottery table in MB in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the precursor table in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table selection data selection table for sub reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the stop table selection table for sub reels in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the production | presentation state flag storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process performed by sub CPU at the time of power activation in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lamp | ramp control task in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sound control task in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sub reel 4th reel control task in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the command analysis process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display combination etc. determination process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the start command reception in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the start command reception in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the reel command reception in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the display command reception in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of AT win in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the game lock command reception in one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a stop when the data pointer "59" for a small part and replay is determined in the MB game state in one embodiment of this invention.

<Pachislot structure>
A pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, an external structure of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram in which the main reel display unit 5 and the sub reel display unit 10 are enlarged.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Three main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side in the center inside the cabinet 1a. Hereinafter, the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left main reel 3L, a middle main reel 3C, and a right main reel 3R, respectively.

  Each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material attached to the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of patterns (for example, 18 pieces) are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction. In the present embodiment, one of the left main reel 3L and the right main reel 3R is a specific display row, and the other is a predetermined display row. The middle main reel 3C is a reel whose number of sliding pieces is set to “1” in a CT gaming state (MB gaming state) described later.

  The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are reels used for determining whether or not a prize is won. The main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in a certain direction (a direction from the top to the bottom when viewed from the front, which is referred to as a positive direction). Then, control is performed so that the rotation is stopped within a specified time (for example, 190 msec) from when a later-described stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed.

  The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 1a and above the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Hereinafter, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are referred to as a left sub reel 23L, a middle sub reel 23C, and a right sub reel 23R, respectively.

  The structures of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are the same as the structures of the main reels 3L, 3R, and 3C described above. On the surface of the sheet material of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, a plurality of symbols (for example, 21 pieces) are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction. The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are basically controlled to rotate in the forward direction at a constant speed and stop the rotation.

  A 4th reel 113 is provided inside the cabinet 1a and above the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The 4th reel 113 has a pattern arranged on its peripheral surface and rotates in the horizontal direction.

  A main reel display unit 5 is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The main reel display section (display window) 5 includes symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R provided corresponding to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 2).

  The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are configured to be able to pass through the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left main display area 4L, a middle main display area 4C, and a right main display area 4R, respectively. The left main reel 3L is displayed in the left main display area 4L, and the middle main reel 3C is displayed in the middle main display area 4C. The right main reel 3R is displayed in the right main display area 4R.

  The main display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are within the frame of the plural types of symbols of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the main display areas 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. One symbol is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in FIG. That is, a total of three symbols are displayed in each of the main display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas among the upper, middle, and lower areas of the main display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R is a prize. It is defined as the target line (winning determination line). In the present embodiment, the first line 8a and the second line 8b are defined as winning determination lines.

  The first line 8a is a combination of the middle stage of the left main display area 4L, the upper stage of the middle main display area 4C, and the middle stage of the right main display area 4R. On the other hand, the second line 8b includes a combination of the middle stage of the left main display area 4L, the lower stage of the middle main display area 4C, and the middle stage of the right main display area 4R.

  Around the main reel display section 5, a medal slot 11, a bet button 12, a settlement button 14, a start lever 16, and stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, which are various devices to be operated by the player, are provided. Yes.

  The medal slot 11 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited in the pachislot 1. (So-called credit function).

  The bet button 12 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The checkout button 14 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R. The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are associated with the three main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  A medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, and speakers 21L and 21R are provided at the lower part of the front door 1b. The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18 are stored in the medal tray 19. The speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production.

  A sub reel display unit 10 is provided above the main reel display unit 5. The sub reel display unit 10 includes a 7-segment display 103 and symbol display areas 24L, 24C, and 24R. The 7-segment display 103 displays information such as numbers, symbols, and characters in association with the operations of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23L.

  The symbol display areas 24L, 24C, 24R are provided corresponding to the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R (see FIG. 2). These symbol display areas 24L, 24C, and 24R serve as display windows, and are configured to be able to transmit through the sub-reels 23L, 23C, and 23R provided behind them. Hereinafter, the symbol display areas 24L, 24C, and 24R are referred to as a left sub display window 24L, a middle sub display window 24C, and a right sub display window 24R, respectively.

  When the rotation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R is stopped, the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are arranged in the upper, middle, and lower stages in the frame among the plural types of symbols of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. One symbol is displayed in each area. That is, the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R each display a total of three symbols.

  In addition, a pseudo line formed by combining any one of the two areas including the upper and lower stages of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24 is notified to the player whether or not a winning has been established. It is defined as a line for production (production line). In the present embodiment, a top line 28a formed by combining the upper stages of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R and a center line 28b formed by combining the lower stages of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R are defined as effect lines. doing.

  The production line is intended to inform in a relatively easy-to-understand manner the type of combination of symbols displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R on the winning determination line (presence / absence of winning). In other words, the production line is not a target for processing for determining whether or not it is a win, but plays a role as a pseudo win determination line for the player. The combination of symbols displayed on the effect line by the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R is associated in advance with the combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Further, back lamps 102L, 102C, and 102R are provided inside the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R, respectively (see FIG. 3). These back lamps 102L, 102C, and 102R radiate light from the inside toward the player side, and the sub-reels 23L, 23C, and 23C positioned in the upper and lower regions of the sub-display windows 24L, 24C, and 24R, respectively. A part of the peripheral surface of 23R is illuminated.

  On the side of the sub-reel display unit 10, a 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 6 is stored in the pachislot, the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  Above the sub reel display unit 10, a 4th reel display unit 110 is provided. The 4th reel display unit 110 functions as a display window, and is configured to be able to pass through a 4th reel 113 provided behind the 4th reel display unit 110. That is, the player visually recognizes the symbol displayed by the 4th reel 113 provided behind the 4th reel display unit 110.

  Above the 4th reel display unit 110, lamps 101L and 101R are provided. These lamps 101L and 101R are composed of LEDs or the like, and output light set in a lighting / extinguishing pattern according to the contents of the performance.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

[Main control circuit]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the main control circuit 41 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The main control circuit 41 includes a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM 52, and a main RAM 53.

  The main ROM 52 has a control program (see FIGS. 63 to 85) executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 5 to 56), and various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit. The data for transmitting is stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 57 to 62) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

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

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R. The stop switch 17S detects that each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). The stop switch 17S constitutes a stop operation detection unit.

  The start switch 16S detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (start operation). The start switch 16S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the selector 35 described above. The bet switch 12S detects that the bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 35S and the bet switch 12S constitute insertion operation detection means.

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

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

  The stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is transmitted to the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor 61L, 61C, 61R, each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the main reel How many symbols are rotated) is managed.

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 53 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Accordingly, the positions of the symbols on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R are detected based on the position at which the reel index is detected.

  In the pachi-slot, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as three symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbols of the left main reel 3L in the middle of the left main display region 4L and the symbols within the range up to three symbols ahead are displayed in the left main display region 4L. It becomes a symbol that can be stopped in the middle.

  In the present embodiment, during the CT gaming state (MB gaming state), control for stopping the rotation of the middle main reel 3C is performed within a special specified time (90 msec) from when the stop button 17C is pressed. . In the present embodiment, the maximum number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the special specified time is determined as one symbol.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached the payout number.

[Sub control circuit]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub-control circuit 42 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub-control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

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

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. , A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 10 based on the determined contents of the production, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamps 101L and 101R, and a sound for controlling the sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R. Control tasks etc. are included.

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

  The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41.

  Further, speakers 21L and 21R, lamps 101L and 101R, back lamps 102L, 102C and 102R, and a 7-segment display 103 are connected to the sub control circuit 42 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A / D converter 92, and the amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data designated by the contents of the production. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lights 101L and 101R and the back lamps 102L, 102C and 102R according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effects. Further, a display unit driving circuit (not shown) is connected to the sub CPU 81. This display unit drive circuit controls the operation of the 7-segment display 103.

  Further, a sub reel motor drive circuit 139, a sub reel position detection circuit 150, a 4 th reel motor drive circuit 169, and a 4 th reel position detection circuit 170 are connected to the sub CPU 81.

  The sub reel motor drive circuit 139 controls driving of stepping motors 149L, 149C, and 149R provided corresponding to the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. The sub reel position detection circuit 150 detects a reel index indicating that each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  The sub ROM 83 is provided with a symbol counter corresponding to each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R. Similar to the main CPU 51, the sub CPU 81 manages the symbol counter to manage how many symbols the sub reel has rotated after the reel index is detected. Therefore, for each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R, the position of each symbol in the rotation direction is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R are effect reels. Accordingly, the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R can freely rotate and stop as compared with the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R according to the present embodiment are basically controlled to operate in the same manner as the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. For example, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R may rotate in a direction opposite to the forward direction. It is possible. In addition, the rotation may be controlled to stop after the specified time (for example, 190 msec) from when the stop button 17L, 17C, 17R is pressed.

  The 4th reel motor drive circuit 169 controls the drive of a stepping motor 179 provided corresponding to the 4th reel 113. The 4th reel position detection circuit 170 detects a reel index indicating that the 4th reel 113 has rotated once by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  The sub ROM 83 is provided with a symbol counter corresponding to the 4th reel 113. Similar to the main CPU 51, the sub CPU 81 manages the symbol counter to manage how many symbols the 4th reel 113 has rotated after the reel index is detected. Accordingly, with respect to the 4th reel 113, the position of each symbol in the rotation direction is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

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

[Main reel design layout table]
First, the main reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The main reel symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. Yes.

  The main reel symbol arrangement table defines “0” as the position of the symbol present in the middle of the main display areas 4L, 4C, 4R when the reel index is detected. Then, “0” to “17” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to each symbol in the order in which the symbol position “0” proceeds in the reel rotation direction.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values ("0" to "17") and the main reel symbol arrangement table, the symbols displayed in the middle of the main display areas 4L, 4C, 4R at that time are displayed. The type can be specified. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 3L is “1”, “red 7” at the symbol position “1” is displayed in the middle of the left main display area 4L.

[Main reel design combination table]
Next, the main reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table for main reel defines a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the first line 8a or the second line 8b are the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table for main reels. If they match, it is determined that the prize is won. When it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, replay operation, and bonus game operation. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line does not coincide with any of the symbol combinations defined by the main reel symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line. This display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. For example, when the “bell” symbols of the left main reel 3L, the middle main reel 3C, and the right main reel 3R are displayed along the first line 8a, “bell A” is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for designating a display combination storage area (see FIG. 57) in which a corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, twelve display combination storage areas 1 to 12 are provided. That is, display combinations having the same bit pattern but different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the difference in the stored areas.

  The payout number represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. When a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, any one of “Bell A”, “Bell B”, “Left Bell 1-12”, “Middle Bell 1-12”, and “Right Bell 1-12” is determined as the display combination. The medals are paid out at the time. Note that “bell A”, “bell B”, “left bell 1-12”, “middle bell 1-12”, and “right bell 1-12” are collectively referred to as “small role”.

  When “RT1 lip 1 to 4”, “RT2 lip”, “RT3 lip”, “RT4 lip 1 to 4”, or “control lip 1 to 8” is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. Is called. When “MB1-16” is determined as the display combination, the middle bonus game is activated. In the present embodiment, a game in the middle bonus game is a special game. When “SB” is determined as the display combination, the single bonus game is activated.

  As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when “RT1 lip 1 to 4”, “RT2 lip”, “RT3 lip”, and “RT4 lip 1 to 4” are determined, the replay time (RT) Is operated. In a game in which this RT operation is performed, the probability of winning an internal winning combination that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the re-game operation is changed.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table defines data stored in a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 59) and a bonus end number counter provided in the main RAM 53 when a bonus operation is performed.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game to be operated. In the present embodiment, a middle bonus game, a challenge time, and a single bonus game are provided as bonus game types. The middle bonus game is referred to as an accessory continuous action device related to a so-called second type special accessory, and hereinafter referred to as “MB”.

  The challenge time is what is called a so-called second type special agent, and is hereinafter referred to as “CT”. The operation of CT is performed continuously while the operation of MB is performed. When the CT is activated, the small combination is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the result of the internal lottery. The single bonus game is called a so-called ordinary character, and hereinafter referred to as “SB”.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not a prescribed number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the MB operation ends when medals that reach the prescribed number “200” are paid out.

  That is, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus (MB) ends on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to “0”.

[Game state transition]
Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a game state transition table. FIG. 11 is a game state transition diagram.

  The game state transition table shown in FIG. 10 defines the display combination that triggers the transition and the game state of the transition destination according to the current gaming state.

  The gaming state indicates whether or not a bonus game operation or RT operation is being performed. For example, a state where the operation of RT1 is performed is referred to as an RT1 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is specified based on data stored in a gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 59) described later.

  For example, when “bell bell spills 1 to 14” are determined as the display combination in the general gaming state, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. "Bell spills 1-14" are either "left bell 1-12", "middle bell 1-16" or "right bell 1-12" determined as an internal winning combination, and the pushing order described later failed Sometimes it is determined as a display combination with a probability of 8/9. When “MB1 to 16” is determined as the display combination, the state shifts to the RT5 gaming state.

  Note that the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state are gaming states that have a relatively high probability of winning an internal winning combination related to re-gaming. On the other hand, the general gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are gaming states that have a lower probability of winning the internal winning combination related to re-gaming than the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the RT gaming state is stepped from the general gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, and from the RT3 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state. A configuration where migration is performed is adopted. If the RT4 gaming state can be shifted from the RT4 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state when the RT4 gaming state is reached, the gaming state with a relatively high probability of winning an internal winning combination related to re-gaming is maintained. can do.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of internal winning combinations that allow display of a combination of symbols related to the gradual transition of the RT gaming state (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to RT1 lip in the case of the general gaming state) are determined. It has become so. A pressing order in which display of a combination of symbols is permitted is assigned according to each internal winning combination. The pushing order indicates the order in which the stop operation is performed on the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  There are six ways of pushing. In the present embodiment, the left stop button 17L is abbreviated as “left”, the middle stop button 17C is abbreviated as “middle”, and the right stop button 17R is abbreviated as “right”, and the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are abbreviated. The order of pressing is expressed by arranging them in order from the left in correspondence with. In other words, the pressing order is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left”.

  The combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is displayed on the condition that the pressing order assigned to the determined internal winning combination matches the pressing order performed by the player, and the gradual transition of the RT gaming state is performed. Done. On the other hand, when the pushing order assigned to the determined internal winning combination does not match the pushing order performed by the player, the RT game state is not gradually shifted.

  When the transition from the RT4 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state is performed, a game lock process described later is performed. That is, when the rotation of all the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped in the RT4 game state and the symbol combination corresponding to the RT2 lip is displayed, the game lock process is performed.

  When the game lock process is performed, the next game is waited for without waiting until a predetermined waiting time elapses. That is, while the game lock process is being performed, even if an operation such as a closing operation or a start operation is performed, the detection is treated as invalid, and the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. The process to do is not performed.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the number of medals inserted.

  Specifically, when the number of inserted medals is “3”, the general gaming state internal lottery table is used, and “61” is set as the number of lotteries. On the other hand, when the number of inserted medals is “2”, a two-sheet internal lottery table is used, and “61” is set as the number of lotteries.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value when the data pointer is determined according to the winning number.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of a lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is used to specify an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 28 to 30) described later. It is data of. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number. And then. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). In other words, the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs) is won, and the data point assigned to the winning number is acquired.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned is determined. 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 may be extracted (65536)”.

  13 and 14 show a general gaming state internal lottery table. The internal lottery table for a general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 61. For example, the small role / replay data pointer won by the winning number “3” is “1”, and “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer when referring to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. The probability of being “8978/65536”. When the winning number “3” is won, “control lips 1 to 8” are determined as the internal winning combination. In other words, the probability that “control lip 1 to 8” is determined as an internal winning combination in the general gaming state (three is multiplied) is about 1/7.

  15 and 16 show a two-sheet internal lottery table. The two lottery internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 1 to 61. For example, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer when referring to the two-sheet internal lottery table is “16384/65536”.

  FIG. 17 shows the SB internal lottery table A. This SB internal lottery table A is referred to when the number of inserted medals is “3” in the SB gaming state. The SB internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 26-53. For example, when referring to the internal lottery table A for SB, the probability that “24” is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay is “1025/65536”.

  FIG. 18 shows the internal lottery table B for SB. This SB internal lottery table B is referred to when the number of inserted medals is “2” in the SB gaming state. The SB internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 26-53. For example, when referring to the SB internal lottery table B, the probability that “24” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “6528/65536”.

  19 to 27 show an RT internal lottery table referred to in the RT gaming state. The RT internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to a predetermined range of winning numbers. When the RT internal lottery table is selected, the lottery value specified in the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table or the two-sheet internal lottery table becomes the lottery value specified in the RT internal lottery table. Rewritten. As a result, the type and probability of the internal winning combination relating to the replay that can be won is changed.

  FIG. 19 shows the internal lottery table A for RT1. This RT1 internal lottery table A is referred to when the inserted number of medals is “3” in the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 25. When the RT1 internal lottery table A is selected, the lottery values specified in the winning numbers 3 to 25 of the general gaming state internal lottery table are changed. Specifically, when the RT1 internal lottery table A is selected, “4 to 8” can be acquired as the small role / replay data pointer.

  FIG. 20 shows the internal lottery table B for RT1. This RT1 internal lottery table B is referred to when the inserted number of medals is “2” in the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 5. When the RT1 internal lottery table B is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 5 of the two-sheet internal lottery table are changed. For example, when the RT1 internal lottery table B is referred to, the probability that “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “16384/65536”.

  FIG. 21 shows the internal lottery table A for RT2. This RT2 internal lottery table A is referred to when the number of inserted medals is “3” in the RT2 gaming state. The RT2 internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 25. When the RT2 internal lottery table A is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 25 of the general gaming state internal lottery table are changed. Specifically, when the RT2 internal lottery table A is selected, “4 to 13” can be acquired as the small role / replay data pointer.

  FIG. 22 shows the internal lottery table B for RT2. This RT2 internal lottery table B is referred to when the inserted number of medals is “2” in the RT2 gaming state. The RT2 internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 5. When the RT2 internal lottery table B is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 5 of the two-sheet internal lottery table are changed. For example, when the RT2 internal lottery table B is referred to, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “16383/65536”.

  FIG. 23 shows the internal lottery table A for RT3. This RT3 internal lottery table A is referred to when the number of inserted medals is “3” in the RT3 gaming state. The RT3 internal lottery table A defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 25. When the RT3 internal lottery table A is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 25 of the general gaming state internal lottery table are changed. Specifically, when the RT3 internal lottery table A is selected, “9 to 18” can be acquired as the small role / replay data pointer.

  FIG. 24 shows the RT3 internal lottery table B. This RT3 internal lottery table B is referred to when the inserted number of medals is “2” in the RT3 gaming state. The RT3 internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 5. When the RT3 internal lottery table B is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 5 of the two-sheet internal lottery table are changed. For example, when the RT3 internal lottery table B is referred to, the probability that “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “16382/65536”.

  FIG. 25 shows the internal lottery table A for RT4. This RT4 internal lottery table A is referred to when the number of inserted medals is “3” in the RT4 gaming state. The internal lottery table A for RT4 defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 25. When the RT4 internal lottery table A is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 25 in the general gaming state internal lottery table are changed. Specifically, when the RT4 internal lottery table A is selected, “14 to 23” can be acquired as the small role / replay data pointer.

  FIG. 26 shows the RT4 internal lottery table B. This RT4 internal lottery table B is referred to when the number of medals inserted is “2” in the RT4 gaming state. The RT4 internal lottery table B defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 5. When the RT4 internal lottery table B is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 5 of the two-sheet internal lottery table are changed. For example, when the RT4 internal lottery table B is referred to, the probability that “3” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “16384/65536”.

  FIG. 27 shows an internal lottery table for RT5. This RT5 internal lottery table is referred to in the RT5 gaming state. The RT gaming state is also an MB gaming state. In the MB gaming state according to the present embodiment, since the number of inserted medals is defined as “2”, the number of inserted medals is “2” when the RT5 internal lottery table is selected.

  The internal lottery table for RT5 defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning numbers 3 to 5 and the winning numbers 54 to 61. When the RT5 internal lottery table is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers 3 to 5 and the winning numbers 54 to 61 of the two-sheet internal lottery table are changed. Specifically, when the internal lottery table for RT5 is selected, “52 to 59” can be acquired as the small role / replay data pointer.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, an internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. That is, when the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line (the first line 8a or the second line 8b). Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, but this does not permit display of any combination of symbols defined by the main reel symbol combination table described above. Indicates.

  28 and 29 show a small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines small winning combinations and replays for the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “59”. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or an internal winning combination relating to the operation of replay.

  FIG. 30 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game for bonus data pointers “0” to “2”. In the present embodiment, the “MB” internal winning combination indicates a specific example of a special internal winning combination, and the “SB” internal winning combination indicates a specific example of a predetermined internal winning combination.

  For example, when the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”, “control lips 1 to 8” are determined as the internal winning combination. When the internal winning combination is “control lips 1 to 8”, display of any combination of symbols of the control lips 1 to 8 is permitted. When the internal winning combination is “control lip 1 to 8”, “1” is set in each of bits 3 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 2 and bits 0 to 2 of the internal winning combination storing area 3. (See FIG. 6).

[Internal winning combination and push order]
Next, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the pressing order will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, five internal winning combinations that permit display of combinations of symbols of RT1 lip to RT4 lip for each RT operation are provided. Different push orders are assigned to these five internal winning combinations.

  As described above, when the RT1 internal lottery table A is referred to, “4-8” can be acquired as the small role / replay data pointer. Then, for each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to these five data pointers, “left middle right or left / right middle”, “middle left / right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle”, “right middle left” Each push order is assigned. When any of “4-8” is determined as the data pointer for the small role / replay, the RT2 lip pattern is provided on condition that the pressing order assigned to each matches the pressing order performed by the player. And the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

  When “25-51” is determined as the data pointer for the small role / replay, the combination of symbols of various bells (left bell 1-12, middle bell 1-16, right bell 1-12) is displayed. Each internal winning combination to be permitted is determined (see FIGS. 28 and 29). Then, the push order “left middle right or left / right middle” is assigned to the small role / replay data pointer “25 to 33”, and the small role / replay data pointer “34 to 42” is assigned. In this case, a pressing order of “middle left / right or middle right / left” is assigned. In addition, a push order of “middle right or left middle” is assigned to the data pointers “43 to 51” for the small role / replay.

  For example, if any one of “25 to 33” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the left bell 1 is set on the condition that the pressing order performed by the player is “left middle right or left and right middle”. Any combination of symbols of ~ 12 is displayed. On the other hand, if the player's push order is not “left middle right or left and right middle”, any combination of symbols of the left bells 1 to 12 is displayed or lost (the symbol corresponding to any internal winning combination) Is not displayed). In the present embodiment, when the pushing order performed by the player is not “left middle right or left and right middle”, the probability that the combination of symbols of any of the left bells 1 to 12 is lost is displayed. It is high.

  When “52 to 59” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, a combination of symbols of various replays (control lip 1 to 8, RT1 lip 1 to 4, RT4 lip 1 to 4) is displayed. Each internal winning combination that permits is determined (see FIG. 29). Further, when “52 to 59” is determined as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, since it is the MB gaming state (CT gaming state), the internal winning combination relating to the small combination is also determined.

  A push order of “left 1st or middle left and right” is assigned to the small role / replay data pointers “52 to 55”, and for the small role / replay data pointers “56 to 59”, A push order of “right 1st or middle right left” is assigned. Here, “left 1st” means that the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, and is the pressing order of “left middle right” and “right and left middle”. “Right 1st” means that the first stop operation is performed on the right main reel 3R, and is the pressing order of “Right Middle Left” and “Right Left Middle”.

  For example, if any of “52 to 55” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, and the pushing order performed by the player is “left 1st or middle left and right”, various bells or combinations of various replay symbols are obtained. Is displayed. On the other hand, if the player's pressing order is not “1st left or middle left / right”, various replay symbol combinations are displayed or lost (the symbol combinations corresponding to any internal winning combination are not displayed). .

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. The reel stop initial setting table defines data used for determining the number of sliding pieces of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the small role / replay data pointer or the bonus data pointer. Specifically, a determination flag for each pressing order, pull-in priority table selection data, table selection data at the time of forward pressing, table change data at the time of forward pressing, and table selection data at the time of irregular pressing are defined.

  The determination flag for each pressing order and the pull-in priority table selection data are data used for a pull-in priority table selection process described later. When the determination flag for each pressing order is “0”, the pull-in priority table selection data is used as the pull-in priority table number.

  The forward push table selection data and the forward push table change data are data for designating a stop table (see FIGS. 36, 38 and 39) to be referred to when forward push is performed. The forward pressing is a case where the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left main reel 3L, and the pressing order of “left middle right” and “right and left middle” corresponds.

  The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIGS. 40 and 41) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed. The irregular push is a case where the first stop operation is performed on the middle main reel 3C or the right main reel 3R, and includes “middle left and right”, “middle right left”, “right middle left” and “right left middle”. Push order corresponds.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, any one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “3” is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected, and the obtained value corresponds to the value obtained. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position at which the reel rotation stops (this is referred to as “scheduled stop position”). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as a “stop start position”.

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

  Referring to the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is acquired according to the stop start position of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table, but this is provisional, and the acquired number of sliding pieces does not immediately determine the expected stop position of the reel.

  In the present embodiment, when there is an appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on the stop table (hereinafter referred to as “the number of sliding pieces for stop data”), a pull-in priority table (see FIG. 48-53), the number of sliding pieces is changed. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is used to determine the search order when the priority order is compared for each symbol from the stop start position to the symbol position that is three symbols ahead, which is the maximum number of sliding symbols. (See FIGS. 54 and 55).

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is properly used according to forward pressing and irregular pressing. In the case of the forward push, the first stop table (see FIG. 36) at the time of the forward push and the second and third stop stop tables (see FIG. 38 and FIG. 39) at the time of the forward push are referred to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIGS. 40 and 41) is referred to.

  32 and 33 show a reel stop initial setting table. This reel stop initial setting table is referred to in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, and is used for determining the number of sliding pieces of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the small role / replay data pointer. Data to be provided.

  FIG. 34 shows a CT reel stop initial setting table. This CT reel stop initial setting table is referred to in the CT gaming state (RT5 gaming state), and is used to determine the number of sliding pieces of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the small role / replay data pointer. Defines the data.

  FIG. 35 shows an SB / MB reel stop initial setting table. This SB / MB reel stop initial setting table is referred to when the bonus data pointer is acquired, and is used for determining the number of sliding pieces of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the bonus data pointer. Is stipulated.

[Stop table for first stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the first stop table for forward pressing will be described. The first stop table for forward pressing defines the number of stop pieces for data to be stopped and the line change status according to the stop start positions “0” to “17” of the left main reel 3L. The line change status is used when referring to a forward-pressing control change table which will be described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the forward change control change table will be described. The forward pressing control change table defines C line check data and forward and second stop stop table numbers in accordance with the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left main reel 3L). For example, if the line change status acquired based on the first stop table at the time of forward pressing is “0” and the planned stop position of the left main reel 3L is “15”, the C line check data is “0”. , And the stop table number for the second and third stops is “0” when pushed forward.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 38 to 41, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described. The 2nd and 3rd stop table for stoppages and the stop table for irregular presses define 1-byte stop data according to each of symbol positions “0” to “17”.

  The stop data defined by the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing and the stop table at the time of anomalous pressing indicate whether the symbol position associated with the stop data is appropriate as the position at which the reel rotation stops Have information. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the reel in the bit corresponding to the column “A line” and the bit corresponding to the column “B line”. It is to be assigned. In addition, the stop data defines which of the two types of information should be adopted by assigning bits corresponding to the “line change” column.

  That is, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing define a plurality of methods for determining the position at which the reels stop rotating. Therefore, even if the stop start position is the same symbol position, the position at which the rotation of the main reel is stopped can be made different based on the stop position at the time of the first stop. Such a configuration is intended to compress information.

  The number of stop data sliding pieces is determined as follows. First, it is specified which of the eight bit strings constituting the stop data is to be referred to according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, a column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4 is designated.

  Then, referring to the designated bit string, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not “1” is defined as the corresponding data for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position where “1” is defined as the corresponding data is determined as the number of stop pieces for stop data.

  Whether or not the bit string to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column refers to the “line change” column and “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not. When it is determined to change the line, the column “B line” is designated and the above search is performed.

  FIG. 38 shows the second- and third-stop stop tables for forward press, which are referred to when the second- and third-stop stop table numbers for forward press are “0”. FIG. 39 shows the second and third stop tables for forward pressing, which are referred to when the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing are “1”.

  FIG. 40 shows an irregular pressing stop table that is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is “0”. FIG. 41 shows an irregular pressing stop table that is referenced when the irregular pressing table selection data is “1”.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pull-in priority table selection table defines the pull-in priority table number according to the pressing order and each stop operation. The pull-in priority table number is data for designating a priority table (see FIGS. 48 to 53). The pull-in priority table selection table is selected based on the pull-in priority table selection data when the determination flag for the pressing order is “1”.

  FIG. 42 shows the pull-in priority table selection table A. This pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to when the push-down order determination flag is “1” and the pull-in priority table selection data is “10” (see FIG. 32). That is, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to when the small role / replay data pointer is “19”.

  When the pull-in priority table selection table A is referred to, for each stop operation when the pressing order (pressing order) is “left middle right” and for the first stopping operation when the pressing order is “middle left and right” The pull-in priority table number “3” is acquired. On the other hand, the pull-in priority table number “4” is acquired for the second stop operation or the third stop operation when the pressing order is “middle left and right” and each stop operation when the pressing order is other.

  When the pull-in priority table number “3” is acquired, a pull-in priority table D (see FIG. 51) described later is selected. On the other hand, when the pull-in priority table number “4” is acquired, a pull-in priority table E (see FIG. 52) described later is selected.

  FIG. 43 shows a pull-in priority table selection table B. This pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to when the push-down order determination flag is “1” and the pull-in priority table selection data is “11” (see FIG. 32). In other words, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table selection table B is referred to when the small role / replay data pointer is “20”.

  FIG. 44 shows a pull-in priority table selection table C. This pull-in priority table selection table C is referred to when the push-down order determination flag is “1” and the pull-in priority table selection data is “12” (see FIG. 32). In other words, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table selection table C is referred to when the small role / replay data pointer is “21”.

  FIG. 45 shows the pull-in priority table selection table D. This pull-in priority table selection table D is referred to when the push-down order determination flag is “1” and the pull-in priority table selection data is “13” (see FIG. 32). That is, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table selection table D is referred to when the small role / replay data pointer is “22”.

  FIG. 46 shows a pull-in priority table selection table E. This pull-in priority table selection table E is referred to when the push-down order determination flag is “1” and the pull-in priority table selection data is “14” (see FIG. 32). That is, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table selection table E is referred to when the small role / replay data pointer is “23”.

  FIG. 47 shows a pull-in priority table selection table F. This pull-in priority table selection table F is referred to when the push-down order determination flag is “1” and the pull-in priority table selection data is “24” (see FIG. 33). That is, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table selection table F is referred to when the small role / replay data pointer is “34”.

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the drawing priority table will be described with reference to FIGS. The pull-in priority table defines the pull-in data according to a predetermined priority.

  The pull-in priority order table is used to search whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding data sliding symbols. The priority order defines the order of preferential drawing between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. The pull-in data is represented as 1-byte data. In the structure of the pull-in data, a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the same manner as the internal winning combination and display combination described above.

  In this embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is acquired based on the stop table described above, but if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces for stop data, The number of sliding pieces is changed appropriately. In other words, regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired by the stop table, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority order of the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 48 shows the pull-in priority table A. The pull-in priority table A is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “0”. This pull-in priority table A defines priority orders “1” to “3” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination.

  In the pull-in priority table A, the pull-in data corresponding to “left bell 1-12” is defined for the priority “1”, and “bell A, bell B, middle bell 1— 16 and right bell 1 to 12 "are defined. In the pull-in priority table A, the pull-in data corresponding to “MB1 to 16, SB” is defined for the priority “3”. Therefore, when the pull-in priority table A is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “left bell 1 to 12” is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  FIG. 49 shows the pull-in priority table B. The pull-in priority table B is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “1”. This pull-in priority table B defines priority “1”, “2” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. When the pull-in priority table B is referred to, the display of the symbol combination of “medium bells 1 to 16” is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  FIG. 50 shows the pull-in priority table C. The pull-in priority table C is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “2”. This pull-in priority table C defines priority “1”, “2” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. When the pull-in priority table C is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “Right Bell 1 to 12” is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  FIG. 51 shows a pull-in priority table D. The pull-in priority table D is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “3”. This pull-in priority table D defines priority “1” to “4” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. When the pull-in priority table D is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “RT1 lip 1 to 4” is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  FIG. 52 shows a pull-in priority table E. The pull-in priority table E is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “4”. This pull-in priority table E defines priority “1” to “4” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. When the pull-in priority table E is referred to, the display of the symbol combination “RT3 Lip, RT1 Lip 1 to 4” is given priority over the display of the other symbol combinations.

  FIG. 53 shows the pull-in priority table F. The pull-in priority table F is referred to when the pull-in priority table number is “5”. This pull-in priority table F defines priority “1” to “3” and pull-in data according to the internal winning combination. When the pull-in priority table F is referred to, the display of the symbol combinations of “control lip 1-8, RT1 lip 1-4, RT4 lip 1-4” has priority over the display of other symbol combinations. Will be done.

[Priority order table]
Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIG. The priority order table defines a priority order (hereinafter referred to as a “priority order”) from a numerical value range “0” to “3” predetermined as the number of sliding frames.

  In the priority order table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the lower priority to the higher priority, and as a result, the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1” is preferentially applied. The priority order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same priority order, and is configured to apply a higher priority order.

  The priority order table defines the priority order based on the number of stop data sliding pieces described above. In other words, the priority order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data.

  Next, the CT priority order table will be described with reference to FIG. Similar to the priority order table (see FIG. 54), the priority order table during CT defines the priority order from a range of numerical values “0” to “1” predetermined as the number of sliding frames.

[Game lock lottery table]
Next, the game lock lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The game lock lottery table is used to determine a time (lock time) for performing the game lock process.

  In the present embodiment, when a transition is made from the RT4 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, a game lock process is performed, and a period of waiting until the next game is started is provided. This waiting period is the lock time for performing the game lock process.

  The game lock lottery table defines eight types of lock times, and any one of these is determined by lottery. The game lock lottery table defines the lock numbers “1” to “8”, the lottery value when each lock number is determined, and the lock time acquired when each lock number is determined. . The game lock lottery table is also stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 42. As will be described later, the game lock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82 further defines the number of sub lotteries acquired when each lock number is determined.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 12 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 12, when “1” stands for a target bit, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. When all bits are “0”, the content is lost. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 3, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with a display combination storage area (not shown) in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as that of the internal winning combination storing area. In the display combination storage area, when “1” stands for a target bit, it indicates that a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line (see FIG. 2). Further, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the winning determination line.

[Coverage storage area]
Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. As a result of the internal lottery, when “MB1 to 16” is determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area as the carryover combination.

  The carryover combination (MB) stored in the carryover combination storage area is held without being cleared until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game state flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming state flag storage area stores a gaming state flag consisting of 1 byte. In the game state flag, a unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit.

  When “1” is set to the target bit in the game state flag storage area, the corresponding bonus game or RT is activated. In the present embodiment, when all bits are “0”, it is defined as a general gaming state.

[Design storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) specifying symbols of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R displayed along the winning determination line. For example, in the case of the first line 8a, symbol codes relating to symbols respectively displayed in the middle stage of the left main display area 4L, the upper stage of the middle main display area 4C, and the middle stage of the right main display area 4R are stored. .

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 60 is a configuration example when the symbol counter of each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “1” (see FIG. 5). The display combination is determined by determining whether or not the symbol combination stored in the symbol storage area matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table for main reel described above.

[Predicted storage area for display combination]
Next, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. The expected display combination storing area is configured to include a left display display expected storage area, a middle reel display combination expected storage area, and a right reel display combination expected storage area according to the type of reel.

  In each expected display combination storing area, priority attraction ranking data determined according to each symbol position “0” to “17” of the corresponding reel is stored. 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 stop table described above. .

  The contents of the priority order pull-in data stored in the expected display combination storing area vary depending on the type of the pull-in priority order table referred to when determining the priority pull-in order data. The expected display combination storing area shown in FIG. 61 is a configuration example when the pull-in priority table D is referred to. In the expected display combination storing area, bit 4 of the priority pull-in order data corresponds to “RT1 lip 1 to 4”, and bit 3 corresponds to “RT2 lip”. Bit 2 corresponds to “RT3 lip, RT4 lip 1 to 4”, and bit 1 corresponds to “control lip 1 to 8”. Bit 0 corresponds to “stoppable”.

  “Can stop” corresponding to bit 0 is for losing. If a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination is displayed when the symbol at the target symbol position is displayed, “0” is set to bit 0 of the priority pull-in ranking data. Is stored.

  The priority pull-in order data indicates that the higher the value, the higher the priority order. For example, in the expected display combination storing area shown in FIG. 61, the highest priority pull-in data is “00011111” (RT1 lip 1 to 4 + RT2 lip + RT3 lip + RT4 lip 1 to 4 + control lip 1 to 8). . On the other hand, the priority pull-in order data with the lowest priority is “00000000” (stop prohibition).

  By referring to the priority pull-in order data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority order among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the priority pull-in ranking data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the priority pull-in rank data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the priority pull-in order data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the above-described priority order table (see FIGS. 54 and 55).

[Game lock flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game lock flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When the lock number is determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 56), it is stored in the game lock flag storage area. The game lock flag storage area stores a game lock flag consisting of 1 byte. In the game lock flag, a lock number is assigned to each bit. When “1” is set in the target bit in the game lock flag storage area, the corresponding lock number is determined.

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

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU]
First, with reference to FIG. 63, a main flowchart by the control of the main CPU 51 will be described.

  When power is turned on to the pachi-slot 1, first, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process (S1). In this initialization process, whether or not the main RAM 53 is normal, input / output port initialization, and the like are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 (S2). The designated storage area is a storage area that needs to be deleted for each game, such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (S3). In this process, a process for continuing the operation of the CT during the MB gaming state is performed. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (S4). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value and stores it in a random value storage area provided in the main RAM 53 (S5). When the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 66 and 67 (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on a random value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (S7). In this process, the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 32 to 35) is referred to, and various data used when stopping the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is determined. In addition, the priority order reflecting the internal winning combination is determined for each symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S8). The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. Next, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S9). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 85) executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec), and each main reel 3L, The rotation of 3C and 3R is started. At this time, each of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled to be accelerated until its rotation reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is a constant speed (S10). When it is determined that the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not a constant speed, the main CPU 51 waits until the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R is constant speed, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (S11). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S12). In this process, the main reel symbol combination table (see FIGS. 6 to 8) is referred to, and the display combination and the number of medals to be paid out are determined based on the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 (S13). In this process, RT transition is managed based on the display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the game lock flag storage area is 0 (S14). When the main CPU 51 determines that the game lock flag storage area is not 0, the main CPU 51 consumes the game lock time and updates the game lock flag storage area to 0 (see S485 to S488 in FIG. 85 described later) and thereafter. Wait without performing the process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the game lock flag storage area is 0, the main CPU 51 transmits a display combination command to the sub-control circuit (S15). The display combination command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal payout processing (S16). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number determined in S12.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area to determine whether or not the bonus operating flag is on (S17). In the gaming state flag storage area according to the present embodiment, an SB gaming state flag, a CT gaming state flag, and an MB gaming state flag are stored as bonus operating flags.

  When it is determined that the bonus operating flag is on, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 83 (S18). In this process, it is checked whether or not to end the bonus operation with reference to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus operating flag is on, or when the bonus end check process in S18 is completed, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. S19). In this process, it is checked whether or not the operation of the MB is started and whether or not replaying is performed. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S2 again.

[Bonus activation monitoring process]
Next, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag (see FIG. 59) is on (S31). When determining that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the MB gaming state flag is ON, the CT operation time process is performed based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 9) (S32). In this process, the CT gaming state flag is turned on. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation monitoring process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S41). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the main CPU 51 permits medal passage (S42). In this process, the selector solenoid is driven, and the passage of medals in the selector is prompted. When the medal passage permission is given, the main CPU 51 proceeds to the process of S45.

  When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 51 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S43). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 clears the automatic insertion counter (S44). The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not any replay has been established in the previous unit game. When any of the replays is established, the medals for the number of coins inserted in the previous unit game are automatically inserted into the automatic insertion counter. That is, the processes of S43 and S44 are processes for performing a replay.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S45). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (S46). When determining that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 proceeds to the process of S48. On the other hand, when determining that the MB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU sets 2 as the maximum value of the inserted number counter (S47). That is, in this embodiment, the number of inserted medals in the MB gaming state is set to two.

  After S47, or when determining that the MB gaming state flag is not on in the process of S46, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a medal has been detected (S48). When determining that the passage of medals has not been detected, the main CPU 51 proceeds to the process of S54.

  On the other hand, when determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S49). When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the inserted number counter (S50).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores 2 in the effective line counter (S51). Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S52). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins. When the medal insertion command is transmitted, the main CPU 51 proceeds to the process of S54.

  When determining that the inserted number counter is the maximum value in the processing of S49, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the credit counter (S53). After the process of S53, after determining that the passage of medals has not been detected in the process of S52 or after the process of S52, the main CPU 51 checks the bet switch (S54). In this process, a numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the inserted number counter and subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value (S55). In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the insertion number counter is 2 or 3. When determining that the inserted number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S48. On the other hand, when determining that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S56).

  When determining that the start switch is not on, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S48. On the other hand, when determining that the start switch is on, the main CPU 51 prohibits medal passage (S57). Thereby, the solenoid of the selector is not driven, and the inserted medal is expelled. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 66 and 67, the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the number of inserted medals based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 12) (S61). In this process, the game state storage area is referred to, and the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined according to whether or not the bonus is activated. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery value changing processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (S62). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number relating to the replay or / and the small combination is changed according to the gaming state and the number of inserted medals.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area and sets it as a determination random value (S63). Next, the main CPU 51 sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a digit has been made (S67). When it is determined that no digit has been placed, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries (S68).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S69). When determining that the number of lotteries is not 0, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of lotteries is 0, the main CPU 51 sets 0 as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 as the bonus data pointer (S70).

  When it is determined that a digit has been obtained in the process of S67, the main CPU 51 acquires a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S71). After the processing of S71 or S70, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S72).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S73). When it is determined that the CT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table (see FIGS. 28 and 29), and the small winning combination / replay data pointer “24” ˜ An internal winning combination corresponding to “51” is acquired (S74). Thereby, in the CT gaming state (MB gaming state), all the small combinations are determined as internal winning combinations. Therefore, display of all symbol combinations related to the payout of medals is permitted.

  After the process of S74 or when it is determined in the process of S73 that the CT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 57) (S75).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S76). When determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer ( S77).

  After determining that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” after the process of S77 or in the process of S76, the main CPU 51 performs a logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area. The result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (S78).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on and the internal winning combination is SB (S79). When it is determined that the MB gaming state flag is not on, or the internal winning combination is not SB, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the MB gaming state flag is ON and the internal winning combination is SB, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end process (S80). At this time, in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 59), the MB gaming state flag and the CT gaming state flag are both turned on, but the main CPU 51 turns off only the MB gaming state flag. The CT game state flag is turned off in the bonus end check process (see FIG. 83) after being referred to in order to change the maximum number of sliding pieces in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 74).

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the RT5 gaming state flag and sets the RT2 gaming state flag (S81). Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S82). Thereby, the sub-control circuit 42 is notified that the operation of the MB is completed. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Lottery value change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 68, the lottery value changing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 59) and determines whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (S91). When determining that the RT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 51 refers to the corresponding RT internal lottery table (see FIGS. 19 to 27) and changes the lottery value of the winning number related to replay (S92). .

  After the process of S92 or when it is determined in the process of S91 that the RT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the SB gaming state flag is on (S93). When determining that the SB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value changing process and moves the process to an internal lottery process (see FIG. 66).

  On the other hand, when determining that the SB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 51 refers to the SB internal lottery table (see FIGS. 17 and 18) and changes the lottery value of the winning number related to the small role (S94). ). When the process of S94 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value changing process and shifts the process to the internal lottery process.

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

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 59), and determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S121). When determining that the CT gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 51 selects the CT reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 34) (S122).

  On the other hand, when determining that the CT gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 determines whether the small role / replay data pointer is 0 and whether MB or SB is won (S123). When it is determined that the small role / replay data pointer is 0 and MB or SB is won, the main CPU 51 selects the MB / SB reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 35) (S124). When it is determined that the small role / replay data pointer is not 0, or the MB or SB is not won, the main CPU 51 selects a reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 32 and 33) (S125).

  After the processing of S122, S124, and S125, the main CPU 51 refers to the selected reel stop initial setting table and, based on the small role / replay data pointer, determines the determination flag for each pressing order, pull-in priority table selection data, The table selection data at the time of forward pressing, the table change data at the time of forward pressing, and the table selection data at the time of irregular pressing are selected and stored in the main RAM 53 (S126).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressing order-specific determination flag is “1” (S127). When it is determined that the determination flag for each pressing order is not “1”, the pull-in priority table selection data is set as the pull-in priority table number (S128).

  After the process of S128, or when it is determined in the process of S127 that the determination flag for the pressing order is “1”, the main CPU 51 sets the identifier “0FFH (11111111B) being rotated in each symbol storage area (see FIG. 60). Is stored (S129). Next, the main CPU 51 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S130). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation is not detected.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination prediction storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (S131). When the process of S126 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and moves the process to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

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

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S141). Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel (S142). The main CPU 51 determines reels to be searched in order from the leftmost reel among the rotating reels.

  For example, when all (three) main reels are rotating, the left main reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Then, when each process up to S156 described later is performed on the left main reel 3L and the process returns to S142, the middle main reel 3C is subsequently determined as the search target reel. Finally, the right main reel 3R is determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 designates the address of the expected display combination storing area based on the determined reel to be searched (S143). For example, when the search target reel is the left main reel 3L, the head address (the address of the symbol position “0”) of the expected display combination storage area for the left reel is designated.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (S144). In this process, a drawing priority table number for selecting a drawing priority table corresponding to the search target reel is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “17” as the symbol check count (S145). Subsequently, the main CPU 51 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S146). In this process, a combination of symbols that may be displayed on the winning determination line is searched based on each symbol position of the search target reel. That is, a combination of symbols that may be displayed on the winning determination line is searched assuming that the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped at each symbol position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in order data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (S147). In this process, the priority pull-in rank data is determined based on the combination of symbols specified as a result of the search by the display combination retrieval process and the pull-in priority rank table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the determined priority pull-in order data in the expected display combination storing area (S148). For example, when the current symbol position data is “0”, the priority pull-in order data is stored at the symbol position “0” in the left reel display combination expected storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S149).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S150). When determining that the symbol check count is not 0, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S146. On the other hand, when determining that the number of symbol checks is 0, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not searches for the number of searches have been performed (S151).

  When it is determined in the process of S151 that the search for the number of search times has not been performed, the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S142. On the other hand, when determining that the search for the number of times of search has been performed, the main CPU 51 ends the expected display combination storing process, and moves the process to the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 69).

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the pull-in priority table selection process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table number is set (S161). When determining that the pull-in priority table number is not set, the main CPU 51 refers to the pull-in priority table selection table (FIGS. 42 to 47) and pull-in priority table selection data (see FIGS. 32 to 35). Based on the above, the pull-in priority table number for the first stop corresponding to the reel to be searched is acquired and set (S162). When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection process, and moves the process to the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 70).

  When it is determined in step S161 that the pull-in priority table number is set, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the set pull-in priority table number is the pull-in priority table number for the first stop. It discriminate | determines (S163). When the main CPU 51 determines that the set pull-in priority table number is not the pull-in priority table number for the first stop, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection process and changes the process to the expected display combination storing process. Move.

  When determining that the pull-in priority table number is the pull-in priority table number for the first stop in the process of S161, the main CPU 51 refers to the pull-in priority table selection table and based on the pull-in priority table selection data Then, the pull-in priority table numbers for the second and third stops according to the types of the search target reel and the ineffective stop button are acquired and set (S164). When this process is finished, the main CPU 51 finishes the pull-in priority table selection process and shifts the process to the expected display combination storing process.

[Indicator search process]
Next, the display combination retrieval process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol storing area (see FIG. 60) (S181). That is, an address corresponding to the winning determination line is designated. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the main reel symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S182).

  Next, the main CPU 51 generates symbol corresponding winning action flag data from the symbol code stored in the symbol storing area (S183), synthesizes the generated symbol corresponding winning action flag data and the display combination storing area, and displays the display combination. The storage area is updated (S184).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is 0 (S185). If the number of searches is 0 when this processing is performed, the rotation of all reels has stopped. That is, the display combination search process is performed in S12 of the main flowchart shown in FIG. 63 described above. When it is determined that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 51 acquires the payout number and adds the acquired payout number to the payout number counter (S186).

  After the process of S186 or when determining that the number of searches is not 0 in the process of S185, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed (S187). In this processing, the value of the effective line counter stored in the main RAM 53 is transferred in advance to a register, and it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value transferred to this register has become 0. Accordingly, in the process of S187, the effective line counter itself stored in the main RAM 53 is not subtracted.

  When determining that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed in the process of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 51 updates the address of the symbol storage area (S188).

  In the process of S188, when a plurality of winning determination lines are set, the address is updated to an address that specifies another winning determination line. For example, if the current address is an address designating the first line 8a, it is updated to an address designating the second line 8b in the process of S188. When the process of S188 ends, the main CPU 51 moves the process to S182.

[Priority acquisition order data acquisition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the priority attraction rank data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 clears the bit of the display combination storage area corresponding to the display combination whose symbol of the search target reel is “ANY” (S211). “ANY” indicates an arbitrary symbol, and the display combination is established regardless of which symbol is displayed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the priority pull-in order data is acquired, the bit of the display combination storage area corresponding to the display combination whose symbol of the search target reel is “ANY” is not referred to.

  Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and stores the result in the display combination storage area (S212). Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the prohibited winning operation position (213). That is, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a possibility that a combination of symbols corresponding to an internal winning combination that has not been won is displayed.

  When determining that the position is the prohibited winning operation position, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “1” (S214). When determining that the stop button non-operation counter is not “1”, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data including “ANY” interferes with the prohibited winning operation position (S215).

  When it is determined in the process of S214 that the stop button non-operation counter is “1”, or when it is determined that the data including “ANY” interferes in the process of S215, the main CPU 51 prohibits the stop as the priority pull-in order data ( 000H) is set (S216). As a result, the symbols necessary to confirm the winning are not displayed. When the process of S216 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in order data acquisition process, and moves the process to the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 70).

  When it is determined in the process of S213 that the position is not the prohibited winning operation position, or when it is determined that the data including “ANY” does not interfere in the process of S215, the main CPU 51 sets stoppable priority data (001H). (S217).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the leading address of the drawing priority table and the number of checks according to the drawing priority table number set in the drawing priority table selection process (see FIG. 71) (S218). In the present embodiment, “2”, “3”, or “4” is set as the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a logical product of the display combination storing area and the pull-in data based on the current priority (S219). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a retractable position (S220). That is, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not an internal winning combination corresponding to the contents of the drawn-in data based on the current priority order is won and a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination can be displayed. When it is determined that the position is the retractable position, the main CPU 51 synthesizes the priority pull-in order data (S221).

  After the process of S221 or when determining that the position is not the retractable position in the process of S220, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks (S222). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S223). When determining that the number of checks is not 0, the main CPU 51 updates the address of the pull-in priority table (S224). When the process of S244 is completed, the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S219.

  When it is determined in the process of S223 that the number of checks is 0, priority pull-in rank data is set (S225). When the process of S225 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in order data acquisition process, and moves the process to the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 70).

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

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S241). When determining that the valid stop button has not been pressed, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S241 again and waits for a valid stop button pressing operation.

  On the other hand, when determining that a valid stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 51 resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines an operation stop button (S242). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S243).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (S244). Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S245). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols, and stores it in the main RAM 53 (S246). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding symbols to the value of the symbol counter, and determines the result as a planned stop position. When the scheduled stop position is determined, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 85) described later, and the reel rotation is stopped after the symbol counter is updated to the planned stop position. .

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a reel to be searched based on the operation stop button, and sets a scheduled stop position as symbol position data (S247). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the main reel symbol arrangement table (see FIG. 5), acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S248). That is, the symbol displayed on the winning determination line is specified by the reel whose rotation is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 (S249). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S250). When the main CPU 51 determines that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and shifts the process to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the main CPU 51 performs the above-described expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 70) (S251). In this process, priority pull-in rank data is determined for each symbol position in the remaining spinning reels. When the process of S251 ends, the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S241.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (S271). When the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “10000000” in which “1” is set in bit 7 corresponding to the “left reel A line” of the stop data as the line mask data. When the middle stop button 17C is pressed, “00010000” in which “1” is set in bit 4 corresponding to “middle reel A line” of the stop data is selected as the line mask data. When the right stop button 17R is pressed, “00000010” in which “1” is set to bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of the stop data is selected as the line mask data.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 2 (S272). When determining that the stop button non-operation counter is not 2, the main CPU 51 performs second and third stop processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (S273).

  On the other hand, when determining that the stop button non-operation counter is 2, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S274). When determining that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the main CPU 51 obtains the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S275). The table selection data at the time of forward pressing is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 32 to 35).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the first stop table for forward pressing corresponding to the table selection data for forward pressing, and acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data and the change status based on the stop start position (S276). ).

  When determining that the operation stop button is not the left stop button in the process of S274, the main CPU 51 obtains the irregular pressing time table selection data, and sets the irregular pressing time stop table corresponding to the irregular pressing time table selection data. (S277). The irregular selection table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (S278). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (S279). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular pressing stop table, and acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data based on the line mask data and the stop start position.

  After the process of S280, after the process of S276, or after the process of S273, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process described later with reference to FIG. 79 (S281). In this process, the priority pull-in rank data is compared according to each symbol position in the range from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols “3 (or 1)”, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. When the process of S281 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding frame number determination process, and moves the process to a reel stop control process (see FIG. 74).

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

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S301). When determining that it is during the second stop operation, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (the first stop is the left main reel 3L) (S302). When the main CPU 51 determines that it is a forward press, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process described later with reference to FIG. 77 (S303).

  After the process of S303, when it is determined in the process of S301 that it is not at the time of the second stop operation, or when it is determined in the process of S302 that it is not a forward press, the main CPU 51 will be described later with reference to FIG. Line mask data change processing is performed (S304). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding frame number search process (S305). In this process, referring to the stop table (see FIGS. 38 to 41), the number of stop pieces for stop data is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1” for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the number of stop pieces for stop data. When the process of S305 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processes, and moves the process to a sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 75).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, the line change bit check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on (S311). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or “right reel line change bit” in the stop table, and determines whether or not the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”. Is determined. When determining that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, that the line change bit is not ON, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is on, the main CPU 51 sets the B line status (S312). The B line status is data used to change the line mask data. When the process of S312 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, the line mask data changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S321). The setting of the C line status is performed in the case of forward pressing in the second post-stop control change process described later with reference to FIG. When determining that the C line status is set, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button (S322).

  When determining that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button in the process of S322, the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data twice to the right (S323). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00000010” to “10000000” by the process of S323. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” in the second and third stop tables (see FIGS. 38 and 39) at the time of forward pressing is referred to. When the process of S323 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change process.

  When determining that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button in the process of S322, the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data twice to the left (S324). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00010000” to “01000000” by the process of S324. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the “middle reel C line data” of the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is referred to. When the process of S324 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change process.

  When determining that the C line status is not set in the process of S321, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the B line status is set (S325). When determining that the B line status is not set, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the B line status is set, the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S326). For example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table is referred to. When the process of S326 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change process.

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

  First, the main CPU 51 sets “4” as the initial value of the priority order counter and sets “4” as the number of checks (S341). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S342).

  In the process of S342, when determining that the CT gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a middle stop button (S343). When determining that the operation stop button is the middle stop button, the main CPU 51 changes the initial value of the priority order counter and the number of checks to “2” (S344).

  When the process of S344 ends, the main CPU 51 changes the priority order table to be referred to the CT priority order table (see FIG. 55) (S345).

  After the process of S345, when it is determined in the process of S342 that the CT gaming state flag is not on, or when the operation stop button is determined not to be the middle stop button in the process of S343, the main CPU 51 displays the stop order table. A head address is set, and the address of the priority order table is added based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data (S346).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the priority order counter (S347). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the stop start position, and acquires the priority pull-in order data from the corresponding symbol position in the expected display combination storing area (S348).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the priority pull-in rank data acquired in the process of S348 is greater than or equal to the previously acquired priority pull-in rank data (S349). When determining that the priority pull-in order data acquired in the process of S348 is greater than or equal to the pre-priority pull-in order data acquired previously, the main CPU 51 saves the number of sliding frames acquired in the process of S347 (S350).

  After the process of S350, or when it is determined in the process of S349 that the priority pull-in rank data is not higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in rank data, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and subtracts 1 from the priority order ( S351). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (S352).

  When determining that the number of checks is not “0” in the processing of S352, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S347. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been evacuated (S353). When the process of S353 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process, and moves the process to the number-of-sliding frame determination process (see FIG. 75).

[Control change processing]
Next, the control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S371). When determining that it is after the third stop, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to a reel stop control process (see FIG. 74).

  When determining that it is not after the third stop in the process of S371, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S372). When determining that it is after the second stop, the main CPU 51 performs a second post-stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 81 (S373). When the process of S373 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to a reel stop control process.

  When determining that it is not after the second stop in the process of S372, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S374). When determining that it is not a forward press, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and shifts the process to a reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is a forward push, the main CPU 51 obtains a forward push control change table (see FIG. 37) according to the forward push table change data, and sets “18” as the number of searches (S375). ).

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a planned stop position (S376). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired planned stop position (S377). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the updated change target position matches the planned stop position (S378). When determining that the updated change target position does not match the planned stop position, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0” (S379). When determining that the number of searches is “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and returns the process to the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of searches is not “0”, the main CPU 51 shifts the processing to S377.

  When it is determined in S378 that the change target position and the planned stop position match, the main CPU 51 determines the second and third stop table numbers for the second and third stops and the C line during forward pressing according to the change target position and the value of the line change status. Check data is acquired (S380). Next, the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S381). When the process of S381 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to a reel stop control process.

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S401). When determining that it is not forward pressing, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop, and shifts the process to the control change process (see FIG. 80).

  When determining that it is forward pressing in the process of S401, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line check data is on (S402). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S380 of the control change process (see FIG. 80).

  When determining that the C line check data is ON in the process of S402, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is ON (S403). When determining that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not ON, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop, and shifts the process to the control change process.

  When determining in step S403 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on, the main CPU 51 sets “1” to the stored second and third stop stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing. "Is added and the corresponding stop table is set (S404). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S405). When the process of S405 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop, and moves the process to the control change process.

[Indicator determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the display combination determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S421). When the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination processing and moves the processing to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

  When determining in the process of S421 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (S422). When determining that the MB gaming state flag is ON, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and moves the process to the main flow.

  When it is determined in the process of S422 that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state transition table (see FIG. 10) and changes the current gaming state based on the RT gaming state flag and the display combination. The corresponding RT gaming status flag is cleared, and the RT gaming status flag corresponding to the RT gaming status of the transfer destination is set (S423).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the gaming state has shifted from the RT4 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (S424). When it is determined that the RT4 gaming state has not shifted to the RT2 gaming state, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state has shifted from the RT4 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state in the process of S424, the main CPU 51 determines the lock number based on the gaming lock lottery table (see FIG. 56), and the gaming lock flag storage area (See FIG. 62) (S425). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock lottery table, acquires the lock time based on the lock number, and sets it in the game lock timer provided in the main RAM 53 (S426).

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a game lock command to the sub control circuit 42 (S427). When the process of S427 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the display combination determination process and moves the process to the main flow.

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 turns off the CT gaming state flag and the SB gaming state flag (S441). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is “0” (S442). When the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing and shifts the processing to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

  When it is determined that the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end process (S443). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the MB gaming state flag. When the bonus end number counter is “0”, it means that the number of medals paid out is 200 or more during the MB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S444). The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended. When the process of S444 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (S471). When determining that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs bonus operation processing according to the display combination (S472). In this process, the MB gaming state flag is turned on and “200” is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S473). Then, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit 42 (S474). The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. When the process of S474 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to the main flow (see FIG. 63).

  When determining that the display combination is not MB in the processing of S471, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is SB (S475). When determining that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 51 turns on the SB gaming state flag (S476). When this process is finished, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to the main flow.

  When determining that the display combination is not SB in the process of S475, the main CPU 51 determines that the display combination is any one of the replays (RT1 lip 1-4, RT2 lip, RT3 lip, RT4 lip 1-4, control lip 1-8). Or not) is determined (S477). When it is determined that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

  When determining that the display combination is replay in the processing of S477, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S478). When the process of S478 is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to the main flow.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, an interrupt process (1.1173 msec) under the control of the main CPU will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S481). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S482). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S483). In this process, the driving of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R is started so that the rotation of the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, and then the rotation is performed at a constant speed. Be controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols. Then, after the updated symbol counter matches the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the middle stage of the display window), the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. The driving of the stepping motor is controlled.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S484). In this processing, drive control of the 7-segment display 6 is performed to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the game lock flag storage area (see FIG. 62) is 0 (S485). When determining that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is not 0, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock timer update process (S486). In this process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the game lock timer.

  When the process of S486 is completed, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the game lock timer is 0 (S487). When the value of the game lock timer is determined to be 0, the main CPU 51 determines that the game lock flag is 0. The storage area is cleared (S488).

  After the process of S488, when it is determined that the value of the game lock timer is not 0 in the process of S487, or when it is determined that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is 0 in the process of S485, the main The CPU 51 restores the register (S489). When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

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

[Sub reel design layout table]
First, the sub reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-reel symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each sub-reel 23L, 23C, and 23R and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  The sub-reel symbol arrangement table defines “0” as the position of the symbol existing in the middle of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R when the reel index is detected. Then, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to each symbol in the order in which the symbol position “0” advances in the reel rotation direction.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter value (“0” to “20”) and the sub reel symbol arrangement table, the types of symbols displayed in the middle of the sub display windows 24L, 24C, 24R at that time. Can be specified. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left sub reel 23L is “1”, “cherry” at the symbol position “1” is displayed in the middle of the left sub display window 24L.

[4th reel symbol arrangement table]
Next, the 4th reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The 4th reel symbol arrangement table represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel 113 by data. The 4th reel symbol arrangement table defines a symbol code indicating the type of symbol arranged at each position according to each position “0” to “8” in the rotation direction of the 4th reel.

[Sub reel design combination table]
Next, the sub reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-reel symbol combination table defines the symbol combination data, the sub display combination, and the number of ATs displayed by the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R along the effect lines 28a and 28b.

  The sub display combination is used to identify a combination of symbols (sub symbols) arranged on each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R. Basically, a unique sub symbol combination is assigned to each bit. 1 byte of allocated data. The sub display combination is stored in a sub display combination storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83.

  The AT number is data indicating the number of games in which the AT effect state (or the ART effect state described later) continues. For example, when the sub display combination is red 7, “300” is determined as the AT number. In the present embodiment, a game lock process is performed in the main control circuit 41, and while waiting without rotating the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the sub reels 23L, 23C, 23R are turned on a predetermined number of times. Rotation and stop are performed. As a result of the rotation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R being stopped, the number of ATs is determined based on the combination of sub symbols displayed. The AT number is managed by an AT number counter provided in the sub RAM 83.

  In addition, the combination of the sub symbols of “BAR (ANY)” is composed of two or more kinds of symbols of the sub symbol “single BAR”, the sub symbol “double BAR”, and the sub symbol “triple BAR”. It is. The combination of the sub symbols “BAR (ANY)” is, for example, the sub symbol “single BAR” of the left sub reel 23L, the sub symbol “double BAR” of the middle sub reel 23C, and the sub symbol “triple BAR” of the right sub reel 23R. "Is displayed on the effect line.

[Sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table]
Next, a sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table defines a plurality (eight types in the illustrated example) of sub display combination (AT number) lottery tables 1-8. Then, the lottery when each sub display combination (AT number) lottery table is determined according to the three timings for performing the sub display combination (AT number) lottery, which is “per team” and “addition”. Specifies the value.

  The “first win” is referred to when the winning lottery process (see FIG. 112), which will be described later, is won. “Self hit” is referred to when the effect state when the above-described game lock process is performed is not the AT effect state. That is, in the RT4 gaming state, when the notification of the pressing order that enables the display of the RT2 Lip symbol combination is not performed, the RT2 Lip symbol combination is displayed. “Addition” is referred to when the effect state when the game lock process described above is performed is the AT effect state.

[Sub display role (AT number) lottery table]
Next, the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table defines a plurality (10 types in the illustrated example) of sub display combinations. Then, the lottery value when each sub display combination is determined is defined according to the number of times of SPIN.

  The number of SPINs is the number of times that the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped while the main reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not rotated in the game lock process. The SPIN number is managed by a SPIN number counter provided in the sub RAM 83.

  As sub-indicators, “SPIN”, “SPIN + Cherry”, “Cherry”, “BAR (ANY)”, “BAR (ANY) + Cherry”, “Single BAR”, “Single BAR + Cherry”, “Double BAR” "," Triple BAR "and" MB "are defined. For example, when “single BAR” is determined as the sub display combination, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped so that the combination of the symbols of the single BAR is displayed. As a result, “50” is determined as the AT number and is added to the AT number counter.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table shown in FIG. 90 is selected when the sub lottery number determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 56) is “10”. In the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table, when the game lock process is started (the SPIN number counter is 0 at this time), first, “SPIN” is determined as the sub display combination.

  When the sub display combination “SPIN” is determined, the middle sub reel 23C is rotated and stopped so that the sub symbol “SPIN” of the middle sub reel 23C is displayed in the sub display window 24C. Thereafter, the lottery process for determining the sub display combination (in other words, determining the AT number) is performed until the SPIN number corresponding to the sub lottery number is counted.

[4th reel rotation pattern table]
Next, the 4th reel rotation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The 4th reel rotation pattern table defines the 4th reel symbol determined according to the SPIN count “0” to “10” for each sub lottery count determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 56). doing.

  For example, when the number of sub lotteries is “3”, when the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 0), the symbol “3” is first determined. Then, the 4th reel 113 is rotated and stopped so that the symbol “3” is displayed. Accordingly, when the game lock process is started, the player is notified that the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped a total of three times. In other words, the player is notified that the lottery process for determining the number of ATs is performed three times.

The symbol “2” is determined when the SPIN number counter is “1”, the symbol “1” is determined when the SPIN number counter is “2”, and the symbol “2” is determined when the SPIN number counter is “3”. WIN "is determined. That is, the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped, and as the number of SPINs is counted, the player is sequentially notified of how many times the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of times the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped is notified to the player by the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel. The symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel are provided with symbols “1” to “7”. Therefore, there is a provision for notifying the player of the number of times the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped up to a maximum of seven times.

  Here, when the number of sub lotteries is “8” or “10”, the number of times the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped exceeds seven. For example, when the sub lottery count is “8”, first, the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN count counter is 0), and the symbol “7” is determined. Then, at the next time (the SPIN number counter is 1 at this time), not the symbol “6” but the symbol “7” is determined again. At this time, “SPIN” is determined as the sub display combination. In other words, by starting the countdown display of the number of times the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R are rotated and stopped once and then re-partitioning, it is possible to deal with notification of the number of times exceeding seven.

[Notification target table]
Next, the notification target table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The notification target table defines internal winning combinations to be notified of the push order according to the gaming state managed by the main control circuit 41 and the effect state managed by the sub control circuit 42.

For example, in the RT4 gaming state and the AT gaming state, when any one of “19 to 23” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer (see FIG. 28), the RT2 Lip symbol The push order (see FIG. 31) capable of displaying the combination of the two is notified. That is, the production data for outputting the sound or the light emission pattern that notifies the pressing order capable of displaying the combination of the RT2 Lip symbols is determined.

  Further, in the RT5 gaming state and the AT gaming state, when any of “52 to 55” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the pressing order of “1st left or middle left / right” is Informed. On the other hand, in the RT5 gaming state and the AT gaming state, when any of “56 to 59” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the order of pushing “right 1st or middle right left” is Informed.

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

  The AT lottery table defines lottery values when the AT lottery is “winning” according to the combination (display combination) of symbols displayed by the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the AT lottery becomes “winning”, the “first winning” in the display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table (see FIG. 89) is referred to, and the display combination (AT number) lottery table is determined. .

  More specifically, there is a possibility of being “winning” when “25 to 32” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer. “Medium” is adopted, and any combination of symbols of the left bells 1 to 12 is displayed. Or, when “4” is determined as the data pointer for the small role / replay, “left middle right or left / right middle” is adopted as the pressing order, and the combination of symbols of RT2 Lip is displayed. .

[Map data lottery table]
Next, the map data lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The map data lottery table prescribes a plurality of map data 1 to 10, and prescribes lottery values when each map data is determined according to the six levels of setting values managed in the main control circuit 41. ing.

[MB medium AT lottery value selection data selection table]
Next, the MB AT lottery value selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The intra-MB AT lottery value selection data selection table defines, for each map data 1 to 10, the intra-MB AT lottery value selection data selected according to the number of games counted after the MB gaming state is started. Yes.

[MB medium AT lottery table]
Next, an MB AT lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The MB lottery AT lottery table defines lottery values that are “winning” for the AT lottery according to the MB lottery AT lottery value selection data. That is, in the MB gaming state, by referring to the tables shown in FIGS. 94 to 96, the lottery value that is “winning” for the AT lottery is determined according to the number of games counted after the MB gaming state is started. It is made to fluctuate.

[Precursor table]
Next, the precursor table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The precursor table is selected when it is “winning” an AT lottery performed with reference to the AT lottery tables shown in FIGS. 93 and 96. The precursor table defines a plurality of precursor games, and the lottery value when the number of precursor games is determined according to the gaming state being the CT gaming state and the other gaming states. Is stipulated. The number of precursor games is for managing a period provided until the AT effect state is started.

[Sub reel stop table selection data determination table]
Next, the sub reel stop table selection data determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub reel stop table selection data determination table defines a plurality of sub reel stop table selection data “0” to “2”. Then, each sub reel stop table selection data is determined in accordance with each of the effect state being the general game state, the AT precursor effect state, the AT effect state, and the ART effect state. The lottery value is specified.

[Sub reel stop table selection table]
Next, the sub reel stop table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-reel stop table selection table defines data used for the number of sliding pieces of each sub-reel 23L, 23C, 23R according to the small role / replay data pointer, bonus data pointer, and sub-reel stop table selection data. Yes. That is, data used to determine the position at which the rotation of each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R is stopped is defined. Specifically, table selection data at the time of forward pressing, table change data at the time of forward pressing, and table selection data at the time of irregular pressing are defined.

  Although the illustration of the structure of the stop table selected based on each data is omitted, it is the same as the stop table (FIGS. 36 to 41) used for the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R described above. It is provided with the structure of.

  For example, when the small role / replay data pointer is “43” to “51”, “right left middle” or “right middle left” is assigned as the pressing order when a combination of symbols of the bell (right bell) is displayed. (See FIG. 31). For this reason, the stop table selected when the small role / replay data pointer is “43” to “51” is “triple BAR” if the push order is “middle right” or “middle right”. ”,“ Dual BAR ”or“ Single BAR ”is defined so that the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R display the stop data. On the other hand, if the pushing order is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle right / left” or “middle right / left”, “BAR (ANY)”, “double BAR” or “single BAR” is sub reel 23L, Stop data is defined to be displayed by 23C and 23R.

<Configuration of storage area provided in sub-RAM>
[Production state flag storage area]
The effect state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect state flag storage area stores an effect state flag consisting of 1 byte. The effect states identified by the effect state flag include a general effect state, an AT precursor effect state, an AT start effect state, an AT effect state, and an ART effect state.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Flowchart executed when power is turned on]
First, the flowchart executed by the sub CPU 81 when the power is turned on will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the pachislot 1 is powered on, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (S501). In the initialization process, error checking of the SDRAM 83, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed. The sub control circuit 72 employs a multi-thread multi-task operation system.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 102 (S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 103 (S503). Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sub reel / 4th reel control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 104 (S504). Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a main board communication task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 105 (S505).

[Ramp control task]
Next, the lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing (S521). Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a 2 ms event (S522). Thereafter, another task is executed until a 2 ms timer interrupt event is acquired.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound control task execution process (S523). That is, jump to the sound control task. When the sub CPU 81 returns from the sub reel / fourth reel control task, the sub CPU 81 performs an analysis process of the ramp data (S524). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp lighting control process (S525). When this process is finished, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S377.

Sound control task
Next, the sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process of sound related data (S541). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel control task execution process (S542). That is, it jumps to the sub reel / 4th reel control task. When returning from the lamp control task, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data analysis processing (S543). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound output control process (S544). When this process is finished, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S542.

[Sub reel / 4th reel control task]
Next, the sub reel / 4th reel control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sub reel / 4th reel related data (S551). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp control task execution process (S552). That is, jump to the lamp control task. When returning from the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 performs an analysis process of the sub reel data and the 4th reel data (S553).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sub reel / 4th reel control process (S554). In this process, the driving of the stepping motors 149L, 149C, and 149R is controlled so that the rotation of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R is started when the start of rotation of all the sub reels is requested. In addition, when the number of sliding symbols and the planned stop position are determined, the sub-reel symbol counter of the corresponding sub-reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols and waits for the value corresponding to the planned stop position to be The driving of the corresponding stepping motor is controlled so as to decelerate and stop. Further, similarly to the sub reel, the rotation and stop of the 4th reel are controlled. When this process is finished, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S552.

[Main board communication task]
Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S571). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S572). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S573). When determining that the command different from the previous command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S572.

  When determining that a command different from the previous command has been received in the process of S573, the sub CPU 81 creates game information (such as an internal winning combination) from the command (S574). In this process, the game state, internal winning combination, display combination and other information managed in the main control circuit 41 included in the command parameters are stored in the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a command analysis process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 106 (S575). When this process is finished, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S572.

[Command analysis processing]
Next, command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 107 (S581). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data determination process based on the determined effect content (effect number) (S582). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing (S583). When this process is finished, the sub CPU 81 ends the command analysis process and moves the process to the main board communication task (see FIG. 105).

[Production content decision processing]
Next, the effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a start command reception (S591). When it is determined that the start command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command receiving process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 108 and 109 (S592).

  When determining in step S591 that the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S593). When it is determined that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 110 (S594).

  When determining in step S593 that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is a display command reception (S595). When it is determined that the display command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command receiving process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 111 (S596).

  When it is determined in S595 that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (S597). When it is determined that the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data for starting the bonus (S598). Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the value of the MB game number counter (S599).

  When determining in step S597 that the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S600). When it is determined that the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data for the bonus end (S601).

  When determining in step S600 that the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a game lock command reception (S602). When it is determined that the game lock command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs a game lock command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 113 (S603).

  After the processes of S603, S601, S599, S596, S594, and S592, or when it is determined that the game lock command is not received in the process of S602, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect execution process based on the set effect data. (S604). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and moves the process to a command analysis process (see FIG. 106).

[Start command reception processing]
Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification target table (see FIG. 92) and inquires about the internal winning combination and the internal winning combination to be notified according to the gaming state and the effect state (S621). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a notification target (S622). When it is determined that the internal winning combination is a notification target, the sub CPU 81 determines and sets the effect data related to the push order notification (S623).

  When determining in step S622 that the internal winning combination is not a notification target, the sub CPU 81 refers to an effect determination table (not shown), determines effect data based on the gaming state, the effect state, and the internal winning combination, Set (S624).

  After the processing of S624 or after the processing of S623, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S625). When determining that the CT gaming state flag is on, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the value of the MB gaming number counter (S626).

  When it is determined in the process of S625 that the CT gaming state flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is an AT precursor effect state (S627). When it is determined that the AT precursor effect state is in effect, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the AT precursor counter (S628). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the AT precursor counter is 0 (S629). When it is determined that the value of the AT precursor counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 clears the AT precursor effect state and sets the AT start effect state (S630).

  After the processes of S630 and S626, when the value of the AT precursor counter is determined not to be 0 in the process of S629, or when it is determined that the AT precursor effect state is not in the process of S627, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT counter It is determined whether or not the value is 0 (S631). When determining that the value of the AT number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the AT number counter (S632). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the AT number counter is 0 (S633). When determining that the value of the AT number counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 clears the ART effect state (S634).

  After the process of S634, when it is determined that the value of the AT number counter is not 0 in the process of S633, or when the value of the AT number counter is determined to be 0 in the process of S631, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination (Bell A, Bell B, left bell 1-12, middle bell 1-16 and right bell 1-12) are determined (S635). When determining that the internal winning combination includes a bell, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sub reel stop table selection data determination table (see FIG. 98), and acquires the sub reel stop table selection data based on the effect state (S636). .

  After the process of S636 or when it is determined in the process of S635 that the internal winning combination does not include a bell, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sub reel stop table selection table and based on the sub reel stop table selection data and the internal winning combination. Then, the sub reel stop table is selected (S637).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is an AT start effect state (S638). When determining that it is the AT start effect state, the sub CPU 81 selects a stop table in which the symbol “GASINO” of each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R is displayed on the effect line (S639). After the process of S639 or when it is determined in the process of S638 that the AT start effect state is not established, the sub CPU 81 requests the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R to start rotation (S640). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process and moves the process to the effect content determination process (see FIG. 107).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB gaming state has started, the symbol “GASINO” of each of the sub reels 23L, 23C, and 23R is displayed in the “upper, upper, and lower”, “ The stop table displayed in any of “upper, lower and lower” and “lower, upper and lower” is selected.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 110, a reel stop command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the AT start effect state (S661). When determining that it is not the AT start effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the position is the third stop and the main reel prize-impossible position (S662).

  When it is determined that the position is the third stop and the main reel winning position is not possible, the sub CPU 81 searches the sub reel winning / operation avoiding position based on the current symbol position, and executes the sub reel stop control (S663). That is, when the combination of symbols related to winning defined in the main reel symbol combination table (see FIGS. 6 to 8) is not displayed by each main reel 3L, 3C, 3R, each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R The combination of symbols defined in the sub-reel symbol combination table (see FIG. 88) is not displayed.

  When it is determined in the process of S662 that the position is not the third stop and the main reel winning position is not possible, or in the process of S661, the sub CPU 81 refers to the selected stop table. Based on the current symbol position, sub reel stop control is executed (S664). After the processing of S664 or after the processing of S663, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of the stop button or the like (S665).

  Note that the symbol “CASINO” of each sub reel 23L, 23C, 23R is any of “upper, upper, lower”, “upper, lower, lower” and “lower, upper, lower” of each sub display window 24L, 24C, 24R. When it is displayed, the effect data for displaying the characters “CASINO” on the 7-segment display 103 is determined.

  When the process of S665 is completed, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the third stop time (S666). When determining that it is not at the time of the third stop, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the reel stop command, and moves the process to the effect content determination process (see FIG. 107). On the other hand, when determining that the time is the third stop time, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a combination of symbols “CASINO” is displayed (S667). When determining that the symbol combination “CASINO” has not been displayed, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process, and moves the process to the effect content determination process.

  When determining that the symbol combination “CASINO” is displayed in the process of S667, the sub CPU 81 clears the AT start effect state and sets the AT effect state (S668). When this process is finished, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process and shifts the process to the effect content determination process.

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, display command reception processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is MB (S681). When determining that the display combination is MB, the sub CPU 81 refers to the map data lottery table (see FIG. 94), determines map data, and stores it (S682).

  When determining that the display combination is not MB in the processing of S681, the sub CPU81 determines whether or not the CT gaming state flag is on (S683). When it is determined that the CT gaming state flag is not on, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (see FIG. 93) and acquires the MB lottery AT lottery value selection data based on the internal winning combination and the display combination (S684). ). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a win (S685). When it is determined that it is a win, the sub CPU 81 performs an AT winning process described later with reference to FIG. 112 (S686).

  When it is determined in the processing of S683 that the CT gaming state flag is on, the sub CPU 81 refers to the MB AT AT lottery value selection data selection table (see FIG. 95) and based on the map data and the value of the MB gaming number counter. Then, the AT random lottery value selection data is acquired (S687).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the MB AT lottery table (see FIG. 96), and performs an MB AT lottery process based on the MB AT lottery value selection data (S688). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a win (S689). When it is determined that it is a win, the sub CPU 81 performs an AT winning process (S690).

  After the processing of S682, S686, S690, or when it is determined that it is not a hit in the processing of S685, S689, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of display combination or the like (S691). When this process ends, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and moves the process to the effect content determination process (see FIG. 107).

[Process when winning AT]
Next, with reference to FIG. 112, the AT winning process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT sign effect state, the AT start effect state, or the AT effect state (S711). When it is determined that the AT sign effect state, the AT start effect state, or the AT effect state, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT winning process and shifts the process to a display command receiving process (see FIG. 111).

  When it is determined in the process of S711 that the AT sign effect state, the AT start effect state, or the AT effect state is not established, the sub CPU 81 determines “first win” in the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table (see FIG. 89). With reference to the lottery value, a sub display combination (AT number) lottery table (see FIG. 90) is selected based on the AT lottery state (S712).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor table (see FIG. 97), determines the number of precursor games based on the gaming state, and stores it in the AT precursor counter (S713). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the AT precursor counter is 0 (S714). When determining that the value of the AT precursor counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT start effect state (S715). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT winning process and shifts the process to a display command receiving process.

  When determining that the value of the AT precursor counter is not 0 in the processing of S714, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT precursor effect state (S716). When this process is finished, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT winning process and shifts the process to a display command receiving process.

[Processing when receiving game lock command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 113, a process at the time of game lock command reception will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 56) and acquires the number of sub lotteries based on the lock number (S731). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the ART effect state (S732). When determining that it is in the ART effect state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the lottery value of “added” in the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table (see FIG. 89), and displays the sub display based on the AT lottery state. A combination (AT number) lottery table is selected (S733).

  When determining in the processing of S732 that the state is not the ART effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the state is the AT effect state (S734). When it is determined that the state is not the AT effect state, the sub CPU 81 refers to the lottery value of “per person” in the sub display combination (AT number) lottery table selection table, and determines the sub display combination (AT number) based on the AT lottery state. ) A lottery table is selected (S735).

  After the process of S735 or when it is determined in the process of S734 that the state is the AT effect state, the sub CPU 81 clears the AT effect state and sets the ART effect state (S736). After the processes of S736 and S733, the sub CPU 81 sets 0 as the initial value of the SPIN number counter (S737).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the selected sub display combination (AT number) lottery table, and determines the sub display combination based on the values of the sub lottery number and the SPIN number counter (S738). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sub reel symbol combination table (see FIG. 88), determines the AT number based on the determined sub display combination, and adds it to the AT number counter (S739).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sub reel rotation and stop processing according to the determined sub display combination (S740). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the 4th reel rotation pattern table (see FIG. 91), and performs rotation and stop processing of the 4th reel based on the values of the sub lottery count and the SPIN count counter (S741).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the SPIN number counter has reached the sub lottery number (S742). When it is determined that the value of the SPIN number counter has reached the sub lottery number, the sub CPU 81 ends the game lock command reception process, and moves the process to the effect content determination process (see FIG. 107).

  When determining that the value of the SPIN number counter has not reached the sub lottery number in the process of S742, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the SPIN number counter (S743), and moves the process to S738.

[Suspension example when an internal winning combination related to replay wins during the MB gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 114, a stop example in the case where an internal winning combination related to replay is won during the MB gaming state will be described.
FIG. 114 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop example when the small role / replay data pointer “59” is determined in the MB gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the MB gaming state is the RT5 gaming state. Therefore, in the MB gaming state, the lottery value defined in the two-sheet internal lottery table (see FIG. 15) is rewritten to the lottery value defined in the RT5 internal lottery table (see FIG. 27). For example, when the winning number “61” is won in the MB gaming state, “RT4 Lip 4, Control Lip 4” corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “59” is determined as the internal winning combination (FIG. 29). reference).

  Further, in the MB gaming state, the internal winning combination of the small combination is determined regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Therefore, when the winning number “61” is won in the MB gaming state, “Bell A”, “Bell B”, “Left Bell 1-12”, “Middle Bell 1”, “RT4 Lip 4, Control Lip 4”. 16 ”and“ Right bell 1-12 ”are determined as internal winning combinations.

  On the other hand, since the small role / replay data pointer is “59”, the pull-in priority table selection data acquired with reference to the CT reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 34) is “5”. In the CT reel stop initial setting table, the determination flag classified by pressing order corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “59” is “0”, and therefore the drawing priority table selection data “5” is stored in the drawing priority table. Used as the number “5”.

  Therefore, the pull-in priority table referred to in the priority pull-in rank data acquisition process (see FIG. 73) is the pull-in priority table F (see FIG. 53). That is, the display of the symbol combination corresponding to RT4 Lip 4 (blue replay-yellow replay-green BAR) and the display of the symbol combination corresponding to control Lip 4 (blue replay-bell-green BAR) Stop control is given priority over the display of the symbol combination corresponding to.

  In addition, since “59” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer during the MB gaming state (RT5 gaming state), the pressing order of “right 1st or middle right left” is notified by outputting a sound or a light emission pattern.

  For example, it is assumed that the player adopts “left middle right” instead of “right first or middle right left” as the pressing order. In this case, since the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to “RT4 Lip 4” and “Control Lip 4” is given priority, the “Blue Replay” symbol is displayed in the middle of the left main display area 4L by the first stop operation. Is displayed. In the left main reel 3L, the “blue replay” symbols are arranged at intervals within the range of the number of sliding pieces 3. Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed at any symbol position, the middle stage of the left main display area 4L. The “blue replay” symbol is displayed.

  Since the symbol “blue replay” is displayed in the middle of the left main display area 4L by the first stop operation, the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT4 lip 4 and the control lip 4 can be displayed. Therefore, stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT4 lip 4 and the control lip 4 is displayed preferentially. As a result, the symbol “bell” or “yellow replay” is displayed in the upper or lower part of the middle main display area 4C by the second stop operation.

  In the MB gaming state, the number of sliding pieces of the middle main reel 3C is set to 1. In the middle main reel 3C, the symbols “bell” and “yellow replay” are arranged at intervals within the range of the number of sliding pieces 1. Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed at any symbol position, the middle main display The symbol “Bell” or “Yellow Replay” is displayed at the top or bottom of the area 4C.

  As described above, in the state where the second stop operation is completed, the symbol “bell or yellow replay” is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the middle main display area 4C. Therefore, the combination of symbols that can be displayed along the winning determination line after the third stop operation is either “RT4 Lip 4”, “Control Lip 4”, or Loss (not applicable to any internal winning combination) Become.

  That is, if the symbol “green BAR” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the right main display area 4R, “RT4 lip 4” or “control lip 4” is established, and symbols other than “green BAR” are stopped and displayed. Become lost. As described above, when “59” is determined as the data pointer for the small role / replay and “right 1st or middle right / left” is not adopted as the pressing order, the replay (RT4 lip 4 or control lip 4) is established. Or lose.

  Next, a case where “right 1st or middle right left” is adopted as the pressing order will be described. For example, it is assumed that the player has adopted “middle right” as the pressing order. Even in this case, the display of the symbol combination corresponding to the RT4 lip 4 and the control lip 4 is prioritized.

  However, if the stop operation is not performed at the symbol position within the predetermined range of the right main reel 3R, the symbol “green BAR” constituting the symbol combination corresponding to “RT4 lip 4” and “control lip 4”. Is not displayed in the middle of the right main display area 4R. That is, the symbol “green BAR” is not displayed in the middle of the right main display area 4R unless the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “2 to 5” within the range of the number of sliding symbols 3 from “green BAR”.

  When the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “2 to 5” and the symbol “green BAR” is displayed in the middle of the right main display area 4R, “blue replay” is displayed in the middle of the left main display area 4L by the second stop operation. "Is displayed. Then, the symbol “bell” or “yellow replay” is displayed on the upper or lower stage of the middle main display area 4C by the third stop operation. As a result, the symbol combination corresponding to “RT4 Lip 4” or “Control Lip 4” is displayed along the winning determination line, and the replay is established.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “0 to 1” and “6 to 17” of the right main reel 3R, the symbol “bell” is displayed. This is because, in the pull-in priority table F (see FIG. 53), the symbol combination displayed preferentially next to the symbol combination corresponding to “RT4 Lip 4” or “Control Lip 4” is “Bell A (Bell This is because it is defined in “Bell-Bell” and “Bell B (Bell-Yellow Replay-Bell)”. And in the right main reel 3R, since the symbols of “bell” are arranged at intervals within the range of the number of sliding pieces 3, if the stop operation is performed at the symbol positions “0 to 1” and “6 to 17”, The “bell” symbol is reliably displayed in the middle of the right main display area 4R.

  When the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the right main display area 4R by the first stop operation, it is impossible to display the combination of symbols corresponding to the RT4 lip 4 and the control lip 4. The combination of symbols corresponding to “Bell A” and “Bell B” can be displayed. Therefore, after the second stop operation, stop control is performed such that the combination of symbols corresponding to “Bell A” and “Bell B” is preferentially displayed. As a result, the symbol “bell” is displayed in the middle of the left main display area 4L by the second stop operation.

  After the second stop operation, the combination of symbols that can be displayed along the winning determination line is either “Bell A”, “Bell B”, or lose (not applicable to any internal winning combination). That is, when the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage of the middle main display area 4C, “bell A” is established, and the “yellow replay” symbol is stopped and displayed on the upper or lower stage of the middle main display area 4C. Then, “Bell B” is established. Further, when symbols other than “bell” and “yellow replay” are stopped and displayed on the upper and lower stages of the middle main display area 4C, the game is lost.

  In the MB gaming state, the number of sliding pieces of the middle main reel 3C is set to 1. Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed at any symbol position on the middle main reel 3C, the upper stage or the lower stage of the middle main display area 4C. The symbol “Bell” or “Yellow Replay” is displayed. As a result, a symbol combination corresponding to “Bell A” or “Bell B” is displayed along the winning determination line, and a small combination is established.

  As described above, when “59” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer and “right 1st or middle right left” is adopted as the pressing order, is replay (RT4 lip 4 or control lip 4) established? Or a small role (Bell A or Bell B) is established.

The configuration and operation of the pachislot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention have been described above based on the attached drawings.
According to the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special internal winning combination (MB1 to 16) is displayed along the winning determination line, the MB is operated and the MB gaming state Transition to (special game state). In the MB gaming state, the number of sliding pieces of the middle main reel 3C is set to “0” or “1”. On the other hand, the number of sliding frames (the range of the first maximum delay time) of the left main reel 3L and the right main reel 3R (one is a specific display row and the other is a predetermined display row) is “0” to “4”. "Is set.

  In the MB gaming state, the CT is operated, and the small combination is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the result of the internal lottery. That is, in the MB gaming state, display of all symbol combinations related to medal payout is permitted.

  The MB gaming state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches 200, or when “SB” is determined as an internal winning combination. Before “SB” is determined as the internal winning combination, the game state is the MB game state and the CT game state. When the MB game state ends, only the CT game state is obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that “SB” is determined as the internal winning combination during the MB gaming state is 6554/65535 (about 1/10) (see FIG. 15). On the other hand, the number of medals paid out by displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination is 10 (see FIGS. 7 and 8). For this reason, as the number of times that replay is established or lost, the possibility that the MB gaming state ends before the number of medals paid out reaches 200 is increased. Therefore, in the MB gaming state, the number of medals obtained can be increased by displaying a large number of symbol combinations corresponding to 10 small combinations with a medal payout number.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, for example, when an internal winning combination (replay winning combination) corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “52-55” is determined during the MB gaming state, “left 1st Alternatively, the pressing order of “middle left and right” is notified. That is, a notification is made that the stop operation for the left main reel 3L (in this case, a specific display row) should be performed before the stop operation for the right main reel 3R (in this case, a predetermined display row).

  When the internal winning combination (re-playing winning combination) corresponding to the data pointer “52 to 55” for the small role / replay is determined in the MB gaming state, the stop operation is performed by pressing “left 1st or middle left / right”. If done, a small role or replay is established. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed in the pressing order of “left 1st or middle left and right”, replay is established or lost. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize the establishment or non-establishment of a winning according to the difference in the pushing order without performing a dedicated lottery process for selecting the pushing order.

  Further, by realizing the establishment or non-establishment of the winning according to the difference in the pushing order, the number of medals that can be acquired during the MB gaming state can be changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a stepwise transition of the RT gaming state is performed. The MB gaming state is set so that the probability of winning an internal winning combination related to replay (re-game) is higher than that of a general game. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of games in which a winning is established or not established according to the difference in pushing order described above. As a result, it is possible to make a difference in the number of medals that can be acquired during the MB gaming state, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination (re-game winning combination) corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “56-59” is determined during the MB gaming state, “right 1st or middle The order of pressing “Right Left” is notified. That is, a notification that the stop operation for the right main reel 3R (in this case, a specific display row) should be performed before the stop operation for the left main reel 3L (in this case, a predetermined display row) is issued.

  When the internal winning combination (re-game winning combination) corresponding to the data pointer “56-59” for the small role / replay is determined in the MB gaming state, the stop operation is performed in the order of pushing “right 1st or middle right left”. If done, a small role or replay is established. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed in the pressing order of “right 1st or middle right left”, replay is established or lost. Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a plurality of pushing orders for realizing the establishment or non-establishment of a prize without performing a dedicated lottery process for selecting the pushing order.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, four types of replay winning combinations corresponding to the pressing order of “left 1st or middle left and right” are provided (small pointer / replay data pointers “52 to 55”). The symbols arranged on the left main reel 3L (specific reel) among the combinations of symbols constituting each re-game winning combination are made different.

  In other words, the symbol of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “52” is the symbol “red 7”, and the symbol of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “53”. The symbol is a symbol of “yellow 7”. The symbol of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “54” is the symbol “black BAR”, and the symbol of the left main reel 3L corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “54”. The symbol is a symbol of “green BAR”.

  In the left main reel 3L, the symbols “Red 7”, “Yellow 7”, “Black BAR” and “Green BAR” are arranged at intervals exceeding the range of the number of sliding frames 3 (maximum delay time). I tried to do it. Therefore, if a stop operation is performed in the order of pressing “left 1st or middle left and right” according to the notification, the symbol related to the re-playing winning combination is stopped and displayed in the left main display area 4L with a probability of 1/4. The symbol related to the small role can be stopped and displayed with probability. As a result, it is possible to make a difference in the number of medals that can be acquired during the MB gaming state, and to enhance the interest of the game.

[Modification]
In the pachi-slot 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the specific symbols (represented on the left main reel 3L) of the replay winning combination corresponding to each of the small role / replay data pointers “52 to 55” are different. That is, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, four types of specific symbols of “red 7”, “yellow 7”, “black BAR”, and “green BAR” are set for the left main reel 3L. Yes.

  Therefore, when one of the small role / replay data pointers “52-55” is determined and the pressing order of “left 1st or middle left / right” is notified, the specific symbol of the winning replay winning combination is four parties. Choose one. However, the number of specific symbols arranged in a specific display row according to the present invention may be three or less, and may be five or more.

  For example, the small role / replay data pointer “55” is deleted, and “control lip 8” and “RT4 lip” corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “55” are deleted (see FIG. 29). As a result, the specific symbols arranged on the left main reel 3L (specific display row) can be made into three types of “red 7”, “yellow 7”, and “black BAR”. As a result, the specific symbol of the winning replay winning combination is one of three choices.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the above-described embodiment, “left 1st or middle left / right” and “right 1st or middle right / left” are used as the pressing order when any of the small role / replay data pointers “52 to 59” is determined. The two types of push order were set. However, the pressing order according to the present invention may be one type or may be set to three or more types.

  For example, “Red 7-Blue Replay-Blue Replay”, “Blue Replay-Red 7-Blue Replay”, and “Blue Replay-Blue Replay-Red 7” are provided as the replay winning combination. The “blue replay” symbols are arranged at intervals within the range of 1 sliding piece. Any one of these three re-game winning combinations is determined as an internal winning combination during the MB gaming state. Thereby, three kinds of pushing orders can be made. Also, by increasing the number of reels and the number of internal winning combinations, it is possible to set the pressing order to four or more types.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the above-described embodiment, when the internal winning combination corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “52 to 59” is determined during the MB gaming state, When the stop operation is performed, the replay is established or lost. However, the pachi-slot 1 according to the present invention may be configured such that when a stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the notified pressing order, a combination with less payout than a replay or a bell is established.

  In the pachislot 1 according to the above-described embodiment, there are 16 types of special internal winning combinations related to the start of the middle bonus game (MB), but there are 1 to 15 types of special internal winning combinations according to the present invention. May be. Moreover, 17 or more types may be sufficient.

  In the pachi-slot 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the winning determination line is two lines (the first line 8a and the second line 8b). However, as the winning determination line according to the present invention, the position and the number are arbitrary. Can be set to As the winning determination line according to the present invention, for example, five commonly used straight lines may be set.

  When the general five lines are set, the symbol interval that can be derived changes depending on whether the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation is performed. Therefore, when setting to five general lines, it is only necessary to arrange various symbols in accordance with a range where the interval between symbols that can be derived is the narrowest. In addition, it is derived within the range of the first delay time (the number of sliding pieces “0” to “3”) unless a tempering (a state where display symbols are aligned with the remaining one symbol) is possible on a plurality of winning determination lines at the same time. The maximum number of symbols that can be arranged is three. On the other hand, the maximum number of symbols that can be derived within the range of the second maximum delay time (the number of sliding symbols “0” or “1”) is one. Further, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to replay is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line by the first stop operation, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role by the subsequent stop operation is displayed. Is not displayed on the winning determination line.

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the number of reels is three (left main reel 3L, middle main reel 3C, right main reel 3R), but the number of reels according to the present invention is two. It may be set, or may be set to four or more.

  In the pachislot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols in the normal gaming state is set to “3”. However, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is only necessary to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. For example, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to “4”. You can also

  As mentioned above, although the game machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention was explained including the operation effect, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment explained here. It goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

1 ... pachislot machine
3L, 3C, 3R ... Main reel 4R, 4C, 4R ... Main display area 17L, 17C, 17R ... Stop button 23L, 23C, 23R ... Sub reel 24L, 24C, 24R ... Sub display window 41 ... Main control circuit 42 ... Sub control Circuit 51 ... Main CPU
81 ... Sub CPU

Claims (1)

Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player;
Fluctuating display means configured to display a symbol necessary for a game based on detection of a starting operation by the starting operation detecting means, constituted by a plurality of display rows;
An internal winning number determining means for determining an internal winning number defining a combination of one or more symbols with a predetermined probability based on detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning number determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, a symbol that can be derived within the range of the maximum delay time determined according to the gaming state is selected and selected. Stop control means for stopping and controlling the variation display so that a symbol is derived;
Game medium giving means for giving a game medium based on a combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state in the plurality of display rows;
The internal winning number determined by the internal winning number determining means defines a special symbol combination, and when the special symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the maximum delay time in one display column is the maximum delay time. When the normal gaming state set to the maximum delay time of 1 is shifted to the special gaming state set to the second maximum delay time shorter than the first maximum delay time and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special gaming state A special gaming state control means for ending the gaming state,
The internal winning number is
A plurality of combinations of symbols relating to re-games, which are determined in the normal gaming state and in which symbols arranged at intervals exceeding a derivable interval within the range of the first maximum delay time in a specific display row are incorporated A first internal winning number in which a combination of symbols relating to the replay of
A combination of symbols relating to a plurality of re-games, in which symbols determined in the special gaming state and having symbols arranged at intervals exceeding a derivable interval within the range of the first maximum delay time in the specific display row are incorporated A second internal winning number in which a combination of a plurality of symbols including
A plurality of types of symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to a plurality of replays defined by the first internal winning number in the specific display row are intervals that can be derived within the range of the first maximum delay time. And a plurality of types of symbols constituting a combination of symbols related to a plurality of replays defined by the second internal winning number exceed a derivable interval within the range of the first maximum delay time. A gaming machine characterized by being arranged at intervals.

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