JP5470160B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols drawn on the peripheral surface, and a display window for displaying a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel are provided corresponding to each reel. In preparation, all the reels are rotated based on the insertion of game medals and coins (hereinafter referred to as “medals”) by the player and the operation of the start lever, and each reel is stopped based on the stop operation of the stop button by the player. A gaming machine called a pachi-slot is known in which a symbol is stopped and displayed on a display window. In such a gaming machine, based on the combination of symbols related to the combination being stopped and displayed on the winning line set in the display window and determined as the display combination (that is, the combination is established), the player A privilege (for example, a medal) is given to.

  In recent years, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-350872 (Patent Document 1), display of operation procedure information (so-called “assist” that can specify an operation procedure of a stop button that is advantageous to a player) 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine is known that includes state movement control means for shifting a state relating to a game from one of a lottery state in which a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform “time”) to the other. In such a conventional gaming machine, by performing lottery based on the combination determined by the probability lottery, the transition between the lottery state and the no lottery state is controlled.

JP 2004-350872 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, since the transition between the lottery state and the no lottery state is entrusted to the result of the lottery, there is a problem that there is no room for intervention of the player's game skill and it is not interesting.

  In addition, since the lottery probability of the role (for example, the bell small role) for which the operation procedure information is displayed is constant, even if the operation procedure information is displayed from the lottery state, the lottery probability Depending on how the value is set, there is a problem that many benefits cannot be obtained.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the technical intervention of the player and enhancing the fun. There is.

  In order to achieve the above object, an invention according to claim 1 of the present application includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and a display window for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols for each of the plurality of reels. A start lever for rotating the plurality of reels, a plurality of stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels, a first prescribed number (for example, two) of game media, or the Start control means for controlling the operation of the start lever on condition that a second specified number (for example, three) of game media different from the first specified number is inserted; A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations based on the operation, and a winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means based on the operation of the stop button. Rotation of the reel Stop control means for stopping control, and profit giving means for giving a profit to the player based on a combination of symbols displayed on the display window as a result of stop control of the plurality of reels by the stop control means; When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming machine includes an informing means for informing the player of information advantageous to the special gaming state (for example, the SB gaming state), and the general gaming state that is not the special gaming state. A game is executed in any one of a plurality of game states including, and the start control means is configured to execute the game on the condition that, in the special game state, the first specified number of game media are inserted. In the general gaming state, the start lever is controlled to be operated on condition that the first prescribed number or the second prescribed number of game media are inserted, and the plurality of winning combinations are special roles. (For example, SB), a replaying role (for example, replay 1 or 2), at least two or more first small roles (for example, special small roles 1 to 3) and at least one or more second small roles (for example, small) A combination of winning combinations 1 to 3), and a plurality of specific combinations having different overlapping modes of the second small combination, and the winning combination determining means includes the first prescribed number In the special gaming state in which a game medium is inserted, the special combination is determined with a probability of X1, the re-playing combination is Y1, and the plurality of specific combinations are determined with a probability of Z1, and the first prescribed number In the general gaming state in which a game medium is inserted, the special combination is determined with a probability of X2, the re-playing combination is Y2, and the plurality of specific combinations are determined with a probability of Z2, and the second prescribed number In the general gaming state in which gaming media is inserted, the special role is X3, It is configured so that the game combination is determined by the probability of Y3, and the plurality of specific combinations are determined by the probability of Z3, and further, X1 ≧ X2> X3, Y1 ≧ Y2> Y3, Z3> Z1 ≧ Z2 are defined, When any one of the plurality of specific combinations is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determination unit, a stop control unit sets a specific stop operation order for the determined specific combination, and the plurality of specific combinations When the stop button is operated in the specific stop operation order, stop control is performed so that the symbol combination related to the second small combination is stopped and displayed on the display window, and the plurality of stop buttons are When operated in a stop operation sequence different from the stop operation sequence, stop control is performed such that two or more symbol combinations related to the first small role are displayed in the display window, and the profit granting means Figure pertaining to the special role When the combination is displayed on the display window, the special game state generating means for generating the special game state in the next game and the symbol combination relating to the re-gamer are displayed on the display window, the symbol combination is A re-game operating means for automatically inserting a specified number of game media inserted in the displayed game in the next game and a symbol combination relating to the first small role or the second small role are displayed in the display window. A game medium payout means for paying out game media according to the symbol combination, wherein the game medium payout means is 2 or more in the general game state in which the second specified number of game media is inserted. More game media is paid out when the symbol combination related to the second small role is displayed on the display window than when the symbol combination related to the first small role is displayed on the display window , Said report Means, in said gaming mode where the second prescribed number of game media is turned on, a game machine, characterized by notifying said specific stop operation order.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, in the general gaming state, a game in which a first prescribed number (for example, two) or a second prescribed number (for example, three) of game media is thrown is possible. The probability of winning (if the second specified number; Z3)> (if the first specified number; Z2), the probability of winning the replay (if the first specified number; Y2)> (second Y3), the winning probability of the special role is defined as (in the case of the first specified number; X2)> (in the case of the second specified number; X3). In addition, when a special combination is won, only a game with the first specified number is possible, and the winning probability of each combination is abbreviated to the case where a game in which the first specified number of game media is thrown in the general gaming state is executed. It is defined to be the same. That is, it is defined that X1 ≧ X2, Y1 ≧ Y2, and Z1 ≧ Z2.

  In addition, when a special role is won in the general gaming state in which the second prescribed number of game media has been thrown, the special gaming state or the first prescribed number is subsequently applied until both the special role and the re-playing role are not won. A game is played in the general game state in which the game medium is thrown, and in the general game state in which the second prescribed number of game media is thrown, a specific stop operation order is notified based on a predetermined condition. Therefore, if it is possible to continue avoiding the special combination winning when the special combination is won, it is possible to increase the possibility that a game (for example, a navigation game) for notifying the specific stop operation sequence by the notification unit will be executed.

  Furthermore, in the general game state in which the second game medium is thrown, the specific role is won with a high probability, so that technical intervention is given to the player and the number of medals acquired is increased when the navigation game is executed. Can do. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the technical intervention of the player and enhancing the fun.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the stop button is provided with three pieces of left, middle, and right, and the reel includes three pieces of left, middle, and right. And the informing means is provided for an arbitrary number of times with an arbitrary probability when the left stop button is stopped for the first time in the general gaming state in which the second specified number of gaming media are inserted. In this game, the specific stop operation order is notified.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, when the left stop button among the three stop buttons of left, middle, and right is first stopped (so-called forward press), a specific stop operation order is notified. Since there is a possibility that a played game (for example, a navigation game) is executed, the player can be motivated to first stop the left stop button. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the player in addition to enhancing the technical intervention of the player.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can improve a player's technical intervening property and can improve interest can be provided.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the function flow of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol code table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the internal winning combination used in the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and stop operation order. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol combination table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal winning combination storing area | region used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state flag storage area used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement stop button storage area | region used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pressing order storage area | region used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol code storage area used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the drawing priority order data storage area used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the priority order table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a small role replay used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal lottery table for general gaming states used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal lottery table for SB game states used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery value change table for RT1 gaming state used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number selection table for spinning cylinder stops used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the drawing priority order table selection table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the priority table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the left 1st stop table used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop data table after the 1st left stop used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop data table after the 1st left stop used with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop data table for random used with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the main CPU of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart which shows the medal reception and start check process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the insertion number counter maximum value setting process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery table determination process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process performed with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the attraction | saving priority order storage process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the pulling-in priority order table selection process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sliding frame number determination process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the priority drawing-in control process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd, 3rd stop process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the line change bit check process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the line mask data change process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the winning action search process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the winning check and medal payout process performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the reel stop command reception by control of the sub CPU performed with the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the display command reception by control of the sub CPU performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
An embodiment according to a gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a functional flow of the gaming machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot 1”) in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  When a player inserts a medal (game medium) and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter, random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). The

  The winning combination determination means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses stop buttons (stop buttons) 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop control means (a motor drive circuit 39 to be described later). Stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, which will be described later, perform control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachislot machine 1, 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 reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the winning line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated using the specified time so that they are not displayed along the winning line. To stop.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line relates to winning. . When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed first when all reels are rotating is the first stop operation, and the stop operation performed next to the first stop operation is the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the second stop operation and the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, the video display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the light output performed by the lamp 14, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used in the above-described series of flows. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L and 9R described later, and the lamp 14 described later), when the reels 3L, 3C and 3R start to rotate, each reel 3L. , 3C, 3R, the execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

[Pachislot structure]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the structure of the pachi-slot 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the external structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, or a token, or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value given to or given to a player. In the following description, a medal is used as an example of the game medium.

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Lamps 14 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 2.

  The lamp 14 may be an existing light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) or organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the front door 2. Further, winning lines are set in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and these winning lines are operated by operating a bet button 11 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”), or at the medal insertion slot 22. It is activated by inputting.

  Further, a left reel display window frame lamp 121L provided so as to surround the left display window 21L, a center reel display window frame lamp 121C provided so as to surround the center display window 21C, and a right display window A right reel display window frame lamp 121R provided so as to surround 21R is provided. As for the reel display window frame lamps 121L, 121C, and 121R, similarly to the lamp 14, a light emitting diode (LED), an organic electroluminescence (organic EL), or the like can emit light at least in green, yellow, blue, and red. Existing light emitting elements may be used.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Above the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a liquid crystal display device 5 and speakers 9L, 9R as image display means are provided. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and produces an effect by image display. The speakers 9L and 9R perform effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  On the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, a 7-segment display 13 including a 7-segment LED is provided. The 7-segment display 13 is stored in the pachislot 1 inside 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 paid-outs). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  A substantially horizontal plane pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side.

  By depressing the bet button 11, medals for the number of units (one game) (two in the SB gaming state, two or three in the general gaming state) are inserted, as described above. The predetermined winning line is activated. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the checkout button 12, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by the player's turning operation, and a start as a start operation means for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. A lever 6 is rotatably attached within a predetermined angle range.

  Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the pedestal unit 10, respectively. ing. In the present embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the top and bottom of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG.3 and FIG.4, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, 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 71 of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 (FIG. 29 described later), a data table such as an internal lottery table (FIGS. 6-8, 15-28 described later), and a sub-control circuit 72 are stored. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 9 to 14 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13 and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R 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 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor) 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

  In response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program (FIG. 47 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82. 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 71. In the present embodiment, the sub RAM 83 is provided with a navigation game number counter to be described later. 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, the control program controls the communication with the main control circuit 71 and determines and registers the production content (production data) based on the communication content, and the liquid crystal based on the decided production content. An animation task for controlling display of video by the display device 5, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 14, a sound control task for controlling sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like 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-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), and the driver 87 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Description of the winning role]
Next, the winning combination will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses mainly in either the general gaming state or the SB gaming state (special gaming state). “SB” means “single bonus”. In the general gaming state, two-games in which two medals are inserted (first specified number) to execute a game, and three-games in which three medals are inserted (second specified number) to play a game Either of these can be selected. In addition, in the SB gaming state, only two-games can be played.

  In the general gaming state and the SB gaming state, it is possible to win SB (special role), replays 1 and 2 (replaying role), small role 3 and specific role described below. If you don't win any other role, you will lose.

<SB>
SB is a winning combination with a predetermined probability in the winning combination determining means. When winning the SB, under the control of the main CPU 31, a game in the general gaming state or the SB gaming state is displayed on the display window. The SB symbol (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) can be stopped and displayed on the set pay line. If the SB is not won, the SB symbol cannot be stopped and displayed on the winning line. When the SB symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line, the next game is in the SB game state. In this SB game state, as described above, only two-games can be played. In the SB gaming state, SB, specific combination, small combination 3 and replay are won with a probability described later. That is, the main CPU 31 has a function as special game state generating means (profit giving means) for generating a special game state in the next game when the symbol combination related to the special role is displayed on the display window.

  Even if the SB is won by the winning combination determining means, depending on the timing when the operator presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the SB symbol may not stop on the winning line (so-called). , Missed). In this case, the next game is not in the SB game state but in the general game state.

  In this embodiment, the probability of winning SB in a two-game playing in the SB gaming state is X1, the probability of winning SB in the two-game playing in the general gaming state is X2, and in the general gaming state When the probability of winning SB in the three-game game is X3, X1 ≧ X2> X3 is set. Therefore, the winning probability of SB is relatively higher in the two-game game in the general game state than in the three-game game in the general game state, and SB game than in the two-game game in the general game state. The two-ply game in the state is relatively higher or the same.

<Replay 1, 2>
Replays 1 and 2 are winning combinations with a predetermined probability in the winning combination determining means, and are established when the replay symbols are stopped and displayed on the winning line set in the display window (replay 1 in FIG. 8). , 2). When the replay is won, the main game 31 allows the next game to be executed without inserting medals. For example, if a replay is won in a three-ply game, the next game can be executed without throwing three medals, and if a replay is won in a two-ply game In the next game, it is possible to execute a game with two cards without inserting two medals. That is, when the symbol combination relating to the replay is displayed on the display window, the main CPU 31 automatically re-enters the specified number of game media inserted in the game in which the symbol combination is displayed in the next game ( It has a function as a profit granting means).

  In this embodiment, the probability of winning a replay in a two-game playing in the SB gaming state is Y1, the probability of winning a replay in a two-game playing in the general gaming state is Y2, and when in the general gaming state When the probability of winning a replay in the three-game game is Y3, Y1 ≧ Y2> Y3 is set. Therefore, the winning probability of replay is relatively higher in the two-game game in the general game state than in the three-game game in the general game state, and the SB game than in the two-game game in the general game state. The two-ply game in the state is relatively higher or the same.

<Small 3>
The small combination 3 is a combination that is won by the winning combination determining means with a probability set in advance, and the symbol “small combination 3” on the winning line set in the display window, that is, as shown in FIG. This is established when the “blue” symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle reel. When a small combination 3 is established in a two-ply game, 15 medals are paid out, and when a small combination 3 is established in a three-ply game, nine medals are paid out.

<Specific role>
The specific combination is a combination to be won with a predetermined probability in the winning combination determination means, and at least two of the special small combination 1 to the special small combination 3 (first small combination) and the small combination 1 to small It is set as at least one duplicate combination of the combination 3 (second small combination). The special small role is established when the special small role symbol (see FIG. 8) is stopped and displayed on the winning line set in the display window, and when the special small role is established, the main CPU 31 controls, For example, a single medal is paid out in the case of a three-sheet game. Further, the small role (second small role) is established when the small role symbol (see FIG. 8) is stopped on the winning line set in the display window, and when the small role is established, Under the control of the main CPU 31, for example, nine medals are paid out in the case of a three-ply game. That is, when the symbol combination related to the first small combination or the second small combination is displayed on the display window, the main CPU 31 pays out game media according to the symbol combination (profit granting unit). As a function.

  When the specific combination is won, when the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed in a specific stop order set in advance, a small amount is displayed on the winning line set in the display window. When the symbol (designated one of the small roles 1 to 3) is stopped and displayed and the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed in a stop order different from the specific stop order, On the winning line set in the display window, the special small role symbol (designated one of the special small roles 1 to 3) is stopped and displayed.

  That is, when the specific stop order among the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is determined to be “middle-left-right”, for example, the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, When 7R is pressed, the symbols 1 to 3 are stopped and displayed on the winning line, and other stop orders, that is, “left-middle-right”, “left-right-middle”, “middle” -When the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed with "Right-Left", "Left-Middle-Right", or "Left-Right-Middle", the special small roles 1-3 are displayed on the winning line. Stopped display.

  Therefore, when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in a specific stop order among the six selection push orders, the player can stop and display the small role symbols on the winning line. It is possible to win medals. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed in a stop order different from the specific stop order, the special small role symbol stops on the winning line, so that many medals cannot be obtained.

  Further, when a navigation game to be described later is being executed, the 6-choice push order is notified, so that a specific stop order can be recognized, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, Many medals can be obtained by pressing 7R.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of winning a specific combination in the two-game playing in the SB gaming state is Z1, and the probability of winning the specific combination in the two-game playing in the general gaming state is Z2. When the probability of winning a specific combination in a three-ply game is Z3, Z3> Z1 ≧ Z2 is set. Therefore, the winning probability of the specific role is relatively higher or the same in the two-seat game in the SB game state than in the two-game game in the general game state, and the two-seat game in the SB game state. Rather than the three-game game in the general gaming state is relatively higher.

  From the above, since the probability of winning a specific role is the highest when a game with three cards is executed in the general game state, the player can increase the number of medals by executing many games with three cards in the general game state. Will have the expectation to win. Furthermore, as will be described later, a navigation game has a probability of winning when a three-game is executed, and does not win when a two-game is executed. There is a higher probability of winning more medals than games.

  Therefore, even if a player wins an SB, if he / she avoids intentionally dropping the SB symbol and entering the SB game state, he / she can execute a more three-ply game, and as a result The amount of acquisition can be increased. For this reason, when winning SB, a player who has a technique capable of avoiding the SB symbol from being stopped and displayed on the winning line has a high probability of acquiring many medals.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 and various storage areas set in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 5 specifies the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the symbol code (see FIG. 6) that identifies the type of symbol arranged at each position. Yes.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected and referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

[Relationship between internal winning combination and stop operation order]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the internal winning combination and the stop operation order. As shown in FIG. 7, when the pointer value of the internal winning combination lottered by the internal lottery process is “0”, “lost”, when “1”, “Replay 1 or 2” is won and the pointer value is “ In the case of “2”, “Small 3” wins. Further, when the pointer value is “3” to “8”, any one of the small roles 1 to 3 is stopped and displayed on the winning line according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. It will be.

  When the pointer value is “3”, “small role 1” is stopped when the pressing order is “left-middle-right”, and “special small roles 1 to 3” are displayed when the pressing order is other than that. Two of them are stopped. When the pointer value is “4”, “small role 3” is stopped when the pressing order is “left-right-middle”, and “special small roles 1 to 3” are displayed when the pressing order is other than that. Two of them are stopped. When the pointer value is “5”, “small role 1” is stopped when the pressing order is “middle-left-right”, and “special small roles 1 to 3” are displayed when the pressing order is other than that. Two of them are stopped. When the pointer value is “6”, “small role 2” is stopped when the pressing order is “middle-right-left”, and “special small roles 1 to 3” are displayed when the pressing order is other than that. Two of them are stopped. When the pointer value is “7”, “Position 3” is stopped when the pressing order is “Right-Left-Middle”, and when the pressing order is other than “Special Minor 1 to 3” Two of them are stopped. When the pointer value is “8”, “small role 2” is stopped when the pressing order is “right-middle-left”, and “special small roles 1 to 3” are displayed when the pressing order is other than that. Two of them are stopped.

  In other words, when the pointer value is “3” to “8” and the 6-choice push order is correct (when the push order is specified in the stop operation order), any of “small roles 1 to 3” is selected. Is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and when the 6-option push order is not correct, two of “special small roles 1 to 3” are stopped and displayed on the winning line.

[Pattern combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a prize is won, and the medal The player is given benefits such as paying out, replay (replay) operation, and SB (single bonus) operation. For example, when “blue-replay-replay” is stopped and displayed, “Replay 1” is won and a two-ply game (a game in which the first prescribed number is inserted), a three-ply game (the second game) The game in which the specified number of games is inserted) is replay 1. If “green-orange-water” is stopped and displayed, “small role 1” will be awarded and 15 medals will be paid out in a 2-seat game, and 9 medals will be paid out in a 3-seat game. Will occur.

  Also, in a three-ply game, the number of medals to be paid out is set to be greater when “small roles 1 to 3” are established than when “special roles 1 to 3” are established. Yes. In the example shown in FIG. 8, in the case of a three-ply game, when “small roles 1 to 3” are established, nine medals are paid out, and when “special small roles 1 to 3” are established. Since one medal is paid out, “9> 1”.

  In other words, in the control by the game medium payout means, in the general game state in which three medals (second prescribed number of game media) are inserted, two or more first small roles (special small roles 1 to 3) are assigned. The case where the symbol combination related to the second small role (small roles 1 to 3) is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, rather than the case where the symbol combination is displayed on the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. Pays out many medals (game media).

[Internal winning combination storage area / display combination storage area]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area 1 and an internal winning combination storing area 2 in which data indicating a hit request flag is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when “small combination 1” is won, “1” is stored in bit 2 of the internal winning combination storage area 1, and when “SB” is won, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 2 is “ 1 "is stored. The display combination storage areas 1 and 2 have the same configuration.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a game state flag storage area in which data indicating a game state flag is stored. For example, in the SB gaming state, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the gaming state flag storage area.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R based on the data stored in bits 0-2 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area. In FIG. 11, bits 0 to 2 indicate “0” indicating no operation, “1” indicating operation, and bits 4 to indicate “0” indicating invalidity and “1” indicating valid.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. As shown in FIG. 12, for example, when the left stop button 7 </ b> L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in bits 0 and 1. Thereafter, when the center stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, bit 1 is updated to “0” among bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it. That is, since the stop button is pressed in the order of “left-middle-right”, “1” is stored only in bit 0.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol code storage area in which a symbol identifier is stored, and shows a case where the symbol position is “0”. The symbol code storage area stores a symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line. That is, the main CPU 31 can acquire the symbol identifier for each symbol combination displayed along the winning line, based on the value stored in the symbol code storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority data storage area stores drawing priority data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area.

  Retrieval priority order data is displayed along any one of the winning combinations when a symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or a combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof. Data indicating what should be done.

[Priority order table]
The priority order table defines a priority order for each stop data sliding frame number described later. The priority order table is a table used to determine the number of sliding frames, and is a numerical value that can be applied as the number of sliding frames from a predetermined numerical range (ie, “0” to “4”). Indicates the order in which to search.

  When the number of sliding frames is determined, the largest priority pull-in data among the priority pull-in data within the maximum slip frame number “4” frames from the stop start position in the pull-in priority data storage area shown in FIG. The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol position corresponding to is the planned stop position. Here, referring to the priority order table shown in FIG. 15, as an example, when the stop start position is “18” and the stop data sliding frame number is “0”, the number of sliding frames is determined at this time. The flow will be specifically described. First, priority pull-in data corresponding to the symbol position “0” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “3” whose priority order is “5” to the stop start position, and the sliding symbols whose priority order is “4” at the stop start position. The priority pull-in data corresponding to the symbol position “19” added with the number “1” is compared. Next, the priority pull-in data that is large as a result of the comparison is compared with the priority pull-in data corresponding to the symbol position “1” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “4” having the priority order “3” to the stop start position. Next, the priority pull-in data which is large as a result of the comparison is compared with the priority pull-in data corresponding to the symbol position “20” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “2” whose priority order is “2” to the stop start position. Next, the priority pull-in data which is large as a result of the comparison is compared with the priority pull-in data corresponding to the symbol position “18” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “0” whose priority order is “1” to the stop start position. Then, the number of sliding frames for the priority pull-in data that was finally large is determined.

[Internal winning combination determination table for small role replay]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and bonus internal winning combination determining table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a bonus internal winning combination determining table of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example. Hereinafter, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table and the bonus internal winning combination determining table are collectively referred to as an internal winning combination determining table.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination based on the data pointer (steps S72 and S73) in an internal lottery process (see FIG. 32) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and it is possible to identify which combination is an internal winning combination based on which bit is “1”.

  The winning request flag is data stored in either the internal winning combination storing area 1 or the internal winning combination storing area 2 of 1 byte shown in FIG.

  In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG. 16, a winning request flag corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “0 to 8” is defined. Specifically, the small role / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to “losing”, the small role / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to “replay 1, 2”, and the small role / replay data pointer. The pointer “2” corresponds to “small role 3”. The small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to “special small roles 1, 2, 3” and “small role 1”, and the small role / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to “special small roles 1, 2”. 2 and 3 ”and“ small role 3 ”, and the small role / replay data pointer“ 5 ”corresponds to“ special small roles 1, 2, 3 ”and“ small role 1, 2 ”. The small role / replay data pointer “6” corresponds to “special small roles 1, 2, 3” and “small role 2”, and the small role / replay data pointer “7” corresponds to “special small roles 1, 2, 3”. 3 ”and“ small role 1, 3 ”, and the small role / replay data pointer“ 8 ”corresponds to“ special small role 1, 2, 3 ”and“ small role 2, 3 ”.

  The small combination / replay data pointers “3 to 8” shown in FIG. 16 indicate three special small combinations and an overlapping combination (specific combination) with one or two small combinations.

[Internal winning combination determination table for bonus]
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 17, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” and “1” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to a loss, and the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to SB.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, an internal lottery table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the SB gaming state of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state of the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when an internal lottery process (see FIG. 32) described later is performed, that is, when an internal winning combination is determined. In the internal lottery table, a lottery value and a data pointer are defined for each set value (setting 1 to setting 6) and winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag (internal winning combination), which will be described later, and defines a small combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. Numeric values “0” to “8” are defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and numeric values “0” and “1” are defined as the bonus data pointer.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 65535”, and a lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether or not a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller. In other words, it is performed when the result of the subtraction is negative.

  For example, when the number of inserted medals is 3, the set value is “1”, and the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 18 is determined to be the internal lottery table, the random value extracted as an example is “15861” ”, First, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value“ 15859 ”corresponding to the winning number“ 9 ”from“ 15861 ”. The subtraction result is “15861-15859 = 2”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value “10115” corresponding to the winning number “8” from the subtracted value “2”. The subtraction result is “2-10115 = −10113”, which is negative (digits are being performed). Accordingly, the main CPU 31 determines the winning number “8” as the internal winning combination, that is, “8” as the small combination / replay data pointer.

  Also, the SB gaming state internal lottery table is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” in the same manner as the general gaming state internal lottery table described above. This is done by sequentially subtracting the lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers and determining whether or not a digit has been taken.

  Also, in the RT1 gaming state, the lottery value of the winning number “1” shown in FIG. 18 is changed to the lottery value shown in FIG. 20, and internal lottery is performed.

  According to this internal lottery method, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number is a value obtained by dividing “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number” by “the number of all random numbers that can be extracted (65536)”.

  Here, as understood from FIG. 19, when the set value is “1” in the SB gaming state (the number of inserted medals is two, that is, the first specified number), the winning of SB (winning number 9) is determined. The probability is “32768/65536” (= X1), the winning probability of the replay (winning number 1) is “29816/65536” (= Y1), and 6 specific roles (winning number) The winning probability of 5 to 8) is “1/65536” (= Z1).

  As can be understood from FIG. 18, when the number of inserted medals is 1 (first specified number) and the set value is “1” in the general gaming state, the winning of SB (winning number 9) is won. The probability is “32768/65536” (= X2), the winning probability of the replay (winning number 1) is “29816/65536” (= Y2), and 6 specific roles (winning number) The winning probabilities of 3 to 8) are “1/65536” (= Z2), respectively.

  Further, when the number of inserted medals is 2 (second specified number) in the general gaming state and the set value is “1”, the winning probability of SB (winning number 9) is “15859/65536” ( = X3), the winning probability of replay (winning number 1) is “8978/65536” (= Y3), and the first stop is not the left stop button 7L among the 6 specific roles The winning probability of the specific combination (winning numbers 5 to 8) is “10115/65536” (= Z3), respectively.

  From the above, there is a relationship of “X1 ≧ X2> X3” between the winning probabilities X1, X2, and X3 for the SB (special role), and the winning probabilities Y1, Y2 for the replay (replaying role) , Y3 has a relationship of “Y1 ≧ Y2> Y3”, and there is a relationship of “Z3> Z1 ≧ Z2” between the winning probabilities Z1, Z2, and Z3 for the specific combination. In the present embodiment, as an example, the case of X1 = X2, Y1 = Y2, and Z1 = Z2 will be described as an example. However, when X1> X2, Y1> Y2, and Z1> Z2. Or even if it is the case of these combination, the effect of this embodiment can be achieved similarly.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of a number selection table for rotating cylinder stop. In this table, the turn stop number corresponding to the data pointer for the small role / replay and the data pointer for the SB is determined. The winning number is determined by the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 18, the SB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 19, or the RT1 gaming state lottery value change table shown in FIG. When the combination / replay data pointer or bonus data pointer is determined, the rotation stop number is set with reference to the rotation stop number selection table.

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a rotating cylinder stop initial setting table. This table has a drawing priority table selection table number, a drawing priority table number, a change status, a random stopping data table number, and a left first stop corresponding to the turning stop number set in the turning stop number selection table. The stop table number and the left first stop data table number are determined. For example, when the rotation stop number is “2”, “PLVLTB01” is selected as the pull-in priority table number, the change status is “0”, the random stop data table number is “00”, the first left The stop table number at stop is “00”, and the stop data table number after the first left stop is “01”. Further, when the rotation stop number is “3”, “PLVLSEL00” is selected as the pull-in priority table selection table number, the change status is “0”, the random stop data table number is “00”, left The stop table number at the first stop is determined as “00”, and the stop data table number after the first stop at the left is determined as “01”.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a pull-in priority table selection table. In this table, the pressing order storage area data (stored in the pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 12 is stored for the pull-in priority order table selection table number set in the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. ) Is associated with the priority table number. For example, when “PLVLSEL00” is selected as the pull-in priority table selection table number and bit0 = 1, that is, as shown in the pressing order storage area of FIG. 12, the pressing order is “left-middle-right”. In this case (when the 6-choice push order is correct), “PLVLTB00” is selected as the pull-in priority table number. Also, when “PLVLSEL00” is selected as the pull-in priority table selection table number and bit0 = 0, that is, when the push order is other than “left-middle-right” (when the 6-choice push order is incorrect) In this case, “PLVLTB02” is selected as the pull-in priority table number.

[Priority table]
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a priority table. In this priority table, the retracting stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 22 and the drawing priority table numbers “PLVLTB00”, “PLVLTB01” and “PLVLTB02” determined by the drawing priority table selection table shown in FIG. The priority order for is defined. In the pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB00”, priorities are defined in the order of “Replay 1, 2”, “SB”, “Small 1”, “Small 2”, “Special Small 1, 2, 3”. ing. In the pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB01”, priorities are defined in the order of “small role 3” and “special small roles 1, 2, 3”. In the pull-in priority table number “PLVLTB02”, priorities are defined in the order of “special small roles 1, 2, 3” and “small roles 1, 2, 3”.

[Left first stop table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the left first stop table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described. In the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71, two types of left first stop table, ie, left first stop table number “00” and “01”, are set, and the symbol position ( Stop start position) The number of stop frames for stop data is stored for each “0” to “20”. The stop data sliding frame number is a temporary sliding frame number. In principle, the stop data sliding frame number is determined as the number of sliding frames, but in the priority pull-in control process (FIG. 39) described later. When there is an appropriate number of sliding frames than the number of stop data sliding frames determined based on the stop table or the like, control is performed to determine the appropriate number of sliding frames as the number of sliding frames.

[Left first stop data table after stop]
Next, the left first stop data table (table numbers 00 and 01) stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the stop data table after the first left stop, 1-byte stop data is defined in accordance with each of the symbol positions “0” to “20” corresponding to the stop start position.

  The stop data table after the first left stop defines the number of sliding frames of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R when the stop button 7C, 7R is pressed after the left reel 3L is stopped. In FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, “bit 1” indicates A line search data when the right reel is stopped, and “bit 4” indicates A line search data when the middle reel is stopped. Therefore, when the A line is selected, the number of sliding frames is determined according to the data of “bit1” and “bit4” for the right reel and the middle reel, respectively.

  In FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, “bit 0” indicates B line search data when the right reel is stopped, and is “0” for all symbol positions. “Bit2” indicates a line change bit at the second stop of the right reel, and is set to “0” for all symbol positions. “Bit 3” indicates B line search data when the middle reel is stopped, and is “0” for all symbol positions. “Bit 5” indicates a line change bit at the second stop of the middle reel, and is set to “0” for all symbol positions. “Bit 6” indicates a line change bit when the middle reel is stopped after stopping in the order of left reel → right reel, or C line data when the middle reel is stopped, and is set to “0” for all symbol positions. ing. “Bit 7” indicates a line change bit when the right reel stops after stopping in the order of left reel → middle reel, or C line data when the right reel stops, and is set to “0” for all symbol positions. ing.

[Random stop data table]
Next, the random stop data table (table number 00) stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIG. In the random stop data table, 1-byte stop data is defined in accordance with each of symbol positions “0” to “20” corresponding to the stop start position. The stop data specified in the random stop table is data for determining the number of stop data slips for the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop when the irregular push is performed.

  In FIG. 28, “bit 0” indicates B line search data when the right reel is stopped, “bit 1” indicates A line search data when the right reel is stopped, and “bit 2” indicates the right reel first data. The line change bit at the time of stop is shown, “bit3” shows the B line search data when the middle reel is stopped, “bit4” shows the A line search data when the middle reel is stopped, “bit5” indicates a line change bit when the middle reel is first stopped, “bit6” indicates B line search data when the left reel is stopped, and “bit7” is A line when the left reel is stopped. Search data is shown.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 29, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks whether the main RAM 33 is normal, initializes an input / output port, and the like.

  In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs designated storage area initialization processing. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 32 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 32 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S7). The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process (step S304 in FIG. 46) of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the game time management timer is 0 (step S8). When this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 waits for digestion of the waiting time (step S9), and proceeds to step S10. In step S10, the main CPU 31 sets an initial value in the game time management timer. That is, steps S8 to S10 are so-called wait processing.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (step S11). Next, the main CPU 31 stores reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S12). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning operation search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S15). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines a display combination and a medal payout number. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning check / medal payout process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S15.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB gaming state flag is on (step S17). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns off the SB game flag (step S18). Then, the process of step S20 is performed. On the other hand, when the determination in step S17 is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process in step S19.

  In step S19, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. In this process, the RT game number counter is updated and the RT game state flag is updated according to the display combination. Then, the process of step S20 is performed.

  In step S20, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is SB. If the winning operation flag is SB, the main CPU 31 turns on the SB gaming state flag, and then returns to step S2. On the other hand, if the winning operation flag is not SB, the process returns to step S2 without performing the process of step S21.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 30, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S31). At this time, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage permission process (step S32), and then performs a process of step S35. On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S33. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted.

  In step S33, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The inserted number counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic insertion counter (step S34). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S35.

  In step S <b> 35, the main CPU 31 performs an inserted number counter maximum value setting process for setting the maximum inserted number for which the start operation corresponding to the gaming state is valid. With this process, the maximum number of inserted sheets is set to “2” or “3”. Details of this processing will be described with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores “4” in the valid line counter (step S36).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal passage is detected (step S37). For example, the main CPU 31 checks and determines the input from the medal sensor 42S. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S38. On the other hand, when the answer is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S42.

  In step S38, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value. At this time, if the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S41), and then performs the process of step S42. On the other hand, if the value of the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39.

  In step S39, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S40). The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect triggered by the input operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 checks the bet switch 11S (step S42). In this process, the main CPU 31 calculates a value to be added to the inserted sheet counter value based on the inserted sheet counter value, the credit counter value, and the inserted maximum value, and updates the inserted sheet counter value. To do. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of step S43.

  In step S43, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “2” or “3”. At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is “2” or “3”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S44. On the other hand, when the value of the insertion number counter is not “2” or “3”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S37.

  In step S44, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 performs a medal passage prohibition process (step S45). That is, the main CPU 31 has a function as start control means for controlling the start lever 6 to be operable on condition that the first specified number of game media or the second specified number of game media is inserted. .

[Insertion number counter maximum value setting process]
With reference to FIG. 31, the insertion number counter maximum value setting process shown in step S35 of FIG. 30 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the insertion number counter to “3” (step S51). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB gaming state is set (step S52). If the determination in step S52 is yes, the maximum value of the insertion number counter is updated to “2” (step S53). On the other hand, if the determination in step S52 is NO, the insertion number counter maximum value setting process is terminated. That is, in the present embodiment, two or three medals can be applied to one game in the general gaming state, and only two medals can be applied to one game in the SB gaming state.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 32, the internal lottery process (the process of step S5 in FIG. 29) showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number for lottery and the gaming state will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area and acquires a gaming state flag (step S61). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery table determination process (step S62). In this process, as shown in FIG. 33 described later, the internal lottery table determination table is referred to, and the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries are determined based on the type of the game state flag.

  In step S63, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value for lottery stored in the random value storage area and sets it as random number data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as a winning number, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table (step S64). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 calculates a lottery value from the random number data (step S65).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has been made (step S66). In other words, it is determined whether or not the result of the calculation in step S65 is negative. At this time, if a digit is placed, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (step S71), and then performs the process of step S72. On the other hand, when the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S67.

  In step S67, the main CPU 31 updates the random number data (updates the value after subtraction in the process of step S65). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of lotteries (step S68). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S69). At this time, if the number of lotteries is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as the data pointer (step S70), and then performs the process of step S72. On the other hand, if the number of lotteries is not “0” (NO in step S69), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S64.

  In step S72, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer.

  In step S73, the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table and acquires an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the bonus data pointer.

  In step S74, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area. That is, the main CPU 31 has a function as a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations based on the operation of the start lever 6.

[Internal lottery table decision processing]
Next, the internal lottery table determination process shown in step S62 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the SB gaming state (step S81). If the determination in step S81 is yes, the SB gaming state internal lottery table is set and 9 is set as the number of lotteries (step S82). In this process, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 19 is set. Here, the reason why the number of lotteries is set to “9” is that, as shown in FIG. 19, there are nine winning numbers 1 to 9 by the internal lottery in the SB gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S84.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S81 is NO, that is, if the game state is a general game state, the internal game state internal lottery table corresponding to the inserted number counter is set, and 9 is set as the number of lotteries. In the present embodiment, in the general gaming state, either a two-ply game or a three-ply game can be selected, and when the insertion number counter is “2” (in the case of a two-ply game), When the “insertion number: 2” internal lottery table shown in FIG. 18 is set and the insertion number counter is “3” (in the case of a three-ply game), “insertion number: 3” shown in FIG. The internal lottery table is set. Here, the reason why the number of lotteries is set to “9” is that, as shown in FIG. 18, there are nine winning numbers 1 to 9 by the internal lottery in the general gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on. If the determination in step S84 is YES, the lottery value of winning number 1 is changed with reference to the RT1 gaming state lottery value change table corresponding to the inserted number counter. In this process, the lottery value is changed according to whether the number of inserted medals is “2” or “3” based on the RT1 gaming state lottery value change table shown in FIG.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 34, the reel stop initial setting process shown in step S6 of FIG. 29 will be described. In the reel stop initial setting process, the type of the stop table used in the first stop operation is determined.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop number selection table, and acquires the turning cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination (step S91). In this process, based on the internal winning combination determined in the processes of steps S72 and S73 of FIG. 32, the rotating cylinder stop number is acquired with reference to the rotating cylinder stop number selection table shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table (see FIG. 22), and based on the rotation stop number, the first stop table number at the left first stop, the first stop data table number after the first stop, A random stop data table number, a random change status number, a pull-in priority table selection table number, and a pull-in priority table number are acquired (step S92).

  In this process, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number or the pull-in priority table selection table number based on the turning cylinder stop number acquired in the process of step S91. For example, when a 6-choice small combination (special combination) is won internally, the stop control differs depending on the order of the stop operation, so the pull-in priority table selection table number is selected (see FIG. 23) and stopped. If a winning combination that is not related to the order of operations is won internally, a pull-in priority table number is acquired (see FIG. 24).

  Also, the main CPU 31 obtains the left first stop table number (“00” or “01”) used when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L, based on the number for stopping the spinning cylinder. The first stop data table number after the first stop (“00” or “01”), which is the stop data table number used at the second and third stops when the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L To get. Further, a random stop data table number indicating a stop data table used when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L is acquired. Further, the random change status number for selecting the line status is acquired when the first stop operation is other than the left stop button 7L.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier (0FFH) in all symbol code storage areas (step S93). Next, the main CPU 31 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter (step S94), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. That is, the main CPU 31 controls to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means based on the operation of each stop button (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R). It has a function as a stop control means.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 35, the pull-in priority storage process shown in step S13 of FIG. 29 will be described. In the drawing priority order storing process, the winning combination with the highest priority is determined among the winning combinations that can be displayed for each symbol code storage area.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S101). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S102). In this process, one of the rotating main reels is determined as a search target. For example, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the left main reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (step S103). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination and the operation stop button. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the symbol position data and “21” in the symbol check count (step S104).

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the symbol codes for the number of winning lines in the symbol code storage area for the current symbol position data of the search target reel (step S105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area from the symbol codes stored in all the symbol code storing areas (step S106). That is, a bit of a combination (design combination) that can be displayed is turned on. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process (step S107). This process is based on whether the stored symbol code is an internal winning combination or a displayable combination, and the drawing priority data is obtained by referring to the selected drawing priority table. To do.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area (step S108). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of symbol checks and adds “1” to the symbol position data (step S109). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S110). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S111, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S105. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not all the searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed.

  In step S111, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not retrieval has been performed for the number of retrievals. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority order storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S102. That is, in this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 36, the pull-in priority table selection process shown in step S103 of FIG. 35 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table number is set (step S121). In this process, it is determined whether or not the table number is directly stored in the reel stop initial setting process.

  If the determination at step S121 is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process. On the other hand, in the case of NO determination in step S121, the push-down order storage area is referred to and the corresponding drawing priority table number is set (step S122). That is, as shown in FIG. 22, when the pull-in priority table number is determined for the turning stop number (when the turning stop number is 0, 1, 2, 9), When this table number is used, the drawing priority table number is not determined for the turning stop number and the drawing priority table selection table number (see FIG. 23) is set (turning stop) When the use number is 3 to 8, the pull-in priority table number is set with reference to the pressing order storage area.

[Reel stop control process]
Referring to FIG. 37, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process (shown in FIG. 29) showing the procedure of the process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player. The process in step S14 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S131). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S132. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S131 again.

  In step S132, the main CPU 31 updates the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S133). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S134).

  Subsequently, in step S135, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S136), and performs the process of step S137. In step S137, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  In step S138, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the sliding frame number determination data. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position data of the planned stop position (step S139), and performs symbol code storage processing (step S140).

  Subsequently, in step S141, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”. At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, it is determined that it is not the third stop time, and the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storing process shown in FIG. 35 (step S142). Step S131 is performed.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, the drawing priority data is stored for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. Processing is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, it is determined that the stop control at the third stop is finished, and the reel stop control process is finished.

[Sliding frame number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 38, the sliding frame number determination process (step S136 in FIG. 37) showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the stop data sliding frame number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (step S151). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”) (step S152). At this time, if it is the first stop time (YES in step S152), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S154. On the other hand, if it is not at the time of the first stop, the main CPU 31 performs the second and third stop processing described later with reference to FIG. 40 (step S153), and then performs the processing of step S163.

  In step S154, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button 7L. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S155, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S157.

  In step S155, the main CPU 31 obtains the left first stop table based on the left first stop table number ("00" or "01" shown in FIG. 25). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the first stop table for the left stop, acquires the sliding frame number determination data based on the stop start position (step S156), and performs the process of step S163.

  In step S157, the main CPU 31 obtains a random stop data table (see FIG. 28) based on the operation stop button and the random stop data table number. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the A line status (step S158), and sets the line change bit to ON based on the random change status number (step S159). In this process, when the random change status number is “2” as shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 41 (step S160), and subsequently performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Step S161). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table, and generates the sliding frame number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S162).

  In step S163, the main CPU 31 performs priority pull-in control processing shown in FIG. 39, which will be described later, and ends the sliding frame number determination processing.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Referring to FIG. 39, the priority attraction control process shown in step S163 of FIG. 38 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the head address of the priority order table, and corrects the head address based on the number of sliding frames for stop data (step S171). For example, when the sliding frame number determination data is “4”, the corresponding address is reset because the sliding frame number determination data in the priority order table shown in FIG. 15 refers to the row “4”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the acquired sliding frame number determination data as the number of sliding frames (step S172).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order counter, and further sets “5” as the number of checks (step S173). In this process, search is performed in order from the lowest priority order (in order of 5 → 4 → 3 → 2 → 1).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets an initial value of the pull-in priority order data (step S174). In this process, for example, “000H” is set. Thereafter, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S175). In this process, for example, if the number-of-sliding frame determination data is “4” and the symbol position data at the stop start position is “0”, the symbol position data “1” at the stop search position in priority order 5 is extracted. .

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority order data of the stop search position (step S176).

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the previously acquired drawing priority data with the currently acquired drawing priority data, and whether or not the currently acquired drawing priority data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired drawing priority data. Is determined (step S177). At this time, when the main CPU 31 determines that the data is not higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (NO in step S177), the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S179.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is greater than or equal to the previously acquired drawing priority data, it updates the sliding frame number storage area based on the currently acquired drawing priority data (step S178).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the value of the priority order counter (step S179).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S180). When determining that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S175.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is “0”, it sets the number of sliding frames stored in the sliding frame number storage area (step S181). That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the processing of steps S175 to S180 for the number of checks (5 times), so that the priority order among the symbols within “4” frames defined as the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position. The sliding frame number storage area is updated by determining the number of sliding frames for stopping the symbol related to the high winning combination on the winning line. Thereafter, the priority pull-in control process is terminated.

[Second and third stop processing]
With reference to FIG. 40, the second and third stop processing shown in step S153 of FIG. 38 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the second stop time (step S191). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S192, and when NO, the process of step S194 is subsequently performed.

  In step S192, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L with reference to the pressing order storage area. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S193, and when NO, the process of step S194 is subsequently performed.

  In step S193, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S194). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding stop data table and generates slip frame number determination data based on the search result based on the stop start position (step S195). Thereafter, the second and third stop processes are terminated.

[Line change bit check processing]
With reference to FIG. 41, the line change bit check process shown in step S193 of FIG. 40 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit at the stop start position is on (step S201). If this determination is YES, the B line status is set (step S202), and the line change bit check process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination in step S201 is no, the line change bit check process is terminated.

[Line mask data change processing]
With reference to FIG. 42, the line mask data changing process shown in step S194 of FIG. 40 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the B line status is set (step S211). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 changes the line mask data for the B line according to the operation stop button (step S212), and ends the line mask data changing process. On the other hand, when the determination in step S211 is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data change process.

[Winning action search process]
With reference to FIG. 43, the winning action search process (step S15 in FIG. 29) in which the main CPU 31 determines the display combination and the payout number will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storing area and sets the head address of the symbol code storing area (step S231). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol combination table (step S232), and performs the process of step S233.

  In step S233, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table with the symbol code stored in the symbol code storage area, and determines whether or not they match (step S234). If they match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S235. If they do not match, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S237.

  In step S235, the main CPU 31 stores the winning action flag in the display combination storing area, and further acquires the corresponding payout number and adds it to the payout number counter (step S236). Thereafter, the process of step S239 is performed.

  In step S237, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol combination table. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the code is an end code (step S238). If the code is an end code, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S239. If the code is not an end code, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S233. I do.

  In step S239, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the winning action search process, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the symbol code storage area (step S240), and then performs the process of step S232.

[Winning check / medal payout processing]
With reference to FIG. 44, the winning check / medal payout process shown in step S16 of FIG. 29 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 obtains the type of the winning operation flag stored in the display combination storing area and the value of the payout number counter (step S251). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the payout number counter is “0” (step S252). If it is “0”, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S257. The process of S253 is performed.

  In step S253, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 corrects the value of the payout number counter to the upper limit number (step S254), and then performs the process of step S255. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S255.

  In step S255, the main CPU 31 performs a credit addition process. In this process, if the credit counter is less than the upper limit number (50), the credit counter is added first, and if the credit counter reaches the upper limit number, medals are paid out.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal payout process (step S256), and performs the process of step S257. In step S257, the main CPU 31 stores the display command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33, and ends the winning check / medal payout process. The display command data includes information such as the display combination and the number of payouts, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce effects according to the display combination.

[RT control processing]
Referring to FIG. 45, the RT control process shown in step S19 of FIG. 29 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (step S261). If this determination is YES, the process of step S262 is performed, and if NO, the process of step S265 is performed.

  In step S262, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the RT game number counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is “0” (step S263). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 gaming state flag to OFF (step S264). Thereafter, the RT control process is terminated.

  In step S265, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning operation flag is an SB operation flag. If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 turns on the RT1 flag and further stores “2” in the RT game number counter (step S266). On the other hand, if this determination is NO, the RT control process is terminated.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 46, the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves a register (step S301). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S302). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores data for each on-edge / off-edge interrupt process of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, and the like. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S303). Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (step S304). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S305). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S306). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S307), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Power-on processing]
With reference to FIG. 47, the operation of the sub-control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S311), and proceeds to step S312. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S312, a lamp control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S313. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 48. The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 [ms]. In response to receipt of the message by the sub CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for controlling the lighting state of various lamps.

  In step S313, the sound control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S314. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 49, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S314, the mother task is activated and the process is terminated. The mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 50, but is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, the liquid crystal display device 5. The vertical sync signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from

[Ramp control task]
The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs timer interrupt initialization processing (step S321), and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of lamp related data, and proceeds to step S323. In step S323, a 2 [ms] event is waited for, and then the process proceeds to step S324. In this process, until the sub CPU 81 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 [ms], the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization. As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the task group of a power supply interruption synchronization and the task group of a door monitoring unit communication synchronization are mentioned.

  In step S324, a sound control task execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S325. In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed. In this embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S324, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S324, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 49 described later, the processes of steps S333 and S334 are performed.

  In step S325, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S326. In step S326, a lamp effect execution process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S323.

Sound control task
The sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S331), and proceeds to step S332. In step S332, the task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task is executed, and the process proceeds to step S333. In step S332, steps S325 and S326 of the lamp control task (see FIG. 48) are performed.

  In step S333, sound data analysis processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S334. In step S334, a sound effect execution process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S332.

[Mother Task]
The mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (step S341), and proceeds to step S342. In step S342, the main board communication task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S343. In step S343, the animation task is activated and the process is terminated.

[Main Task]
The main task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs VSYNC interrupt initialization processing (step S401), and proceeds to step S402. In step S402, the sub CPU 81 waits for a VSYNC interrupt. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a drawing process (step S403), and proceeds to step S402.

[Main board communication task]
With reference to FIG. 52, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S411), and proceeds to step S412. In step S412, the command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S413. In step S413, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S414, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S412.

  In step S414, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value and the like is generated and stored from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S415. In step S415, command analysis processing described later with reference to FIG. 53 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S412.

[Command analysis processing]
A command analysis process performed by the sub CPU 81 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. 55 (step S421), and proceeds to step S422.

  In step S422, a lamp data determination process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S423. In step S423, sound data determination processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S424. In step S424, each determined data is registered, and the command analysis process is terminated.

[Anime task]
An animation task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 checks a change from the previous game information (step S431), and proceeds to step S432. In step S432, an object control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S433. In step S433, animation task management processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S431.

[Production content decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 55, the effect content determination process (process of step S421 of FIG. 53) performed by sub CPU81 is demonstrated.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command is received (step S501). If it is time to receive the initialization command, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing (step S502), and ends the effect content determination processing. In this process, for example, setting value information and setting value change information are acquired. If the set value has been changed, each counter is initialized. In addition, the type of stage for staying in the initial state is determined.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a medal insertion command reception (step S503). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S504), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medals and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter are acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (step S505). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S506), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel rotation start command reception (step S507). When it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S508), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect accompanying rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (step S509). When it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 57 (step S510), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect corresponding to the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S511). When the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S512), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S513). If it is time to receive a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S514), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect for starting the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a bonus end command (step S515). When it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S516), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect at the end of the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is an input state command reception (step S517). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command receiving process (step S518), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, the types of the start lever 6 and stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player are acquired. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

[Start command reception processing]
Referring to FIG. 56, the start command reception process shown in step S506 of FIG. 55 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is “3” (step S531). If it is determined that the number of inserted sheets is not “3” (NO in step S531), the process proceeds to step S537.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the inserted number is “3” (YES in step S531), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the navigation game number counter is “1” or more (step S532). Here, the “navigation game” is a game for notifying the player of the winning combination won in the internal lottery process. As will be described later, the “small combination 3” is pushed forward (the left button is first stopped). Is won (that is, when the data pointer value shown in FIG. 7 becomes “2”), and when “Position 3” that is established by pushing forward is won (that is, the data shown in FIG. 7). When the pointer value is “4”), a predetermined number of navigation games (for example, 80 times) are set.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation game number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (ie, “0”) (NO in step S532), the process proceeds to step S535.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation game number counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 81 executes special notification effect selection processing (step S533). In this process, as a result of the internal lottery process, when a replay is won and when an SB is won, it is notified that the replay or SB has been won. In addition, when a winning combination of 6 choices (the internal winning combination “3-8” shown in FIG. 7) is won, the pressing order in which any of the small combinations 1 to 3 wins is notified.

  For example, when the data pointer value of the internal winning combination is “3”, the pressing order of “left-middle-right” is notified, and when the data pointer value is “4”, “left-right” When the “middle” push order is notified and the data pointer value is “5”, the “middle-left-right” push order is notified and when the data pointer value is “6”, When the “middle-right-left” push order is notified and the data pointer value is “7”, the “right-left-middle” push order is notified and the data pointer value is “8”. In this case, the pressing order of “right-middle-left” is notified. Therefore, the player can win any of the small roles 1 to 3 by pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in this pressing order. That is, the sub CPU 81 has a function as an informing means for informing information that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the navigation game number counter (step S534). Next, in step S535, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not “small combination 3” is included in the internal winning combination. If it is determined that the “winner 3” is not included in the internal winning combination (NO in step S535), the process proceeds to step S537. On the other hand, when it is determined that the “winner 3” is included in the internal winning combination (YES in step S535), the navigation game number determination flag 1 is turned on (step S536).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 81 executes normal notification effect selection processing in step S537. In this process, for example, the winning combination is notified with a predetermined lottery probability based on the internal winning combination. In this case, even if a 6-choice special combination is won, the push order is not always notified, and it becomes difficult to correctly answer the 6-choice push order, so that many medals can be obtained. It becomes difficult. Note that when the special notification effect selection process is executed in the process of step S533, since it is already determined to notify the winning combination, the process of step S537 is not executed.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 57, the reel stop command reception process shown in step S510 of FIG. 55 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation game number determination flag 1 is on (step S551). In this process, it is determined whether or not the navigation game number determination flag 1 is turned on in the process of step S536 of FIG. If the navigation game number determination flag 1 is not on (NO in step S551), the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the navigation game number determination flag 1 is ON (YES in step S551), the sub CPU 81 determines that the left stop button 7L among the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is the first stop. Whether or not (step S552). If the left stop button 7L is not the first stop (NO in step S552), the reel stop command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the left stop button 7L is the first stop (YES in step S552), the sub CPU 81 turns on the navigation game number determination flag 2 (step S553). Thereafter, the reel stop command reception process is terminated.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 58, the display command reception process shown in step S512 of FIG. 55 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning action flag is “small role 3” (step S571). If the winning action flag is not “small role 3” (NO in step S571), the display command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the winning action flag is “small role 3” (YES in step S571), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation game number determination flags 1 and 2 are both on (step S572). .

  If both the navigation game number determination flags 1 and 2 are not on (NO in step S572), the process of step S574 is executed. If the navigation game number determination flags 1 and 2 are both on (YES in step S572), the sub CPU 81 adds “80” to the navigation game number counter (step S573).

  The sub CPU 81 turns off the navigation game number determination flag in the process of step S574. Thereafter, the display command reception process is terminated.

  As described above, when the navigation game number determination flags 1 and 2 are both on, “80” is added to the navigation game number counter, so that when the navigation game is not in progress, 80 navigation games are started. When the navigation game is in progress, 80 navigation games are added to the current number of navigation games. In other words, the number of navigation games is added when three-game is played in the general gaming state, and “small role 3” is won by pushing forward. Therefore, the player can be motivated to play a three-game.

  Even if the player wins the SB, the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R so that the SB symbols (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”) are not aligned on the winning line. The SB gaming state can be changed to the general gaming state. In this case, it is possible to play a game with three cards. Therefore, a player who has a high technical ability to remove the SB symbol can continue to play three cards and has a higher possibility of acquiring many medals. In other words, if it is possible to continue avoiding SB winning at the time of SB winning, the possibility that the navigation game will be executed is increased, and the specific role will be won with high probability, so that technical intervention is given to the player In addition, when the navigation game is executed, the number of medals can be increased.

  Further, as shown in step S552 of FIG. 57, the navigation game number determination flag 2 is turned on only when the left stop button 7L is in the first stop, and the navigation game may be started. The user can be motivated to first stop the left stop button 7L.

  In the process of step S573 of FIG. 58, when both the navigation game number determination flags 1 and 2 are on, an example in which 80 is added to the navigation game number counter, that is, the data pointer shown in FIG. In the case of “2” and the case where the data pointer is “4”, an example in which the same number of navigation games “80” is added is shown. The method for determining the number of navigation games is as follows. Various modifications are possible.

<Method 1 for determining the number of navigation games 1>
The number of navigation games to be added to the navigation game number counter is set differently when the data pointer shown in FIG. 7 is “2” and “4”. For example, when the data pointer is “2”, the number of navigation games is 80 games, and when the data pointer is “4”, the number of navigation games is 400 games. In this case, in the case of the data pointer “4” having a lower probability of winning, a larger number of navigation games are generated, so that the interest for the player can be improved.

<How to determine the number of navigation games 2>
In the process of step S573 in FIG. 58, the number of navigation games to be added is 80 games, but the number of navigation games to be added is not fixed, but can be determined by lottery. For example, when the navigation game number determination flags 1 and 2 are both turned on, a lottery process is executed, and by this lottery, the number of navigation games is set to “10 games”, “20 games”, “50 games”, “100”. Either “game” or “200 games” is won, and the number of winning navigation games is added to the navigation game number counter. In this case, the player can be strongly interested in the lottery of the number of navigation games, and the increase / decrease in the number of medals that can be obtained according to the lottery result greatly changes, so the interest for the player is improved. Can be made.

<Method 3 for determining the number of navigation games>
In the normal notification effect selection process shown in step S537 of FIG. 56, when a 6-choice specific combination is won, an effect that one of the 6-select roles is won with a predetermined probability (navigation game acquisition effect) When the correct answer is given in the push order and any of the small roles 1 to 3 can be won, 80 games or an arbitrary game number determined by lottery is added to the navigation game number counter To. In other words, the normal notification executed when the inserted number counter is not “3” (that is, in the case of a two-ply game), or in the case of a three-ply game and the “winner 3” is not included in the internal winning combination. In the effect selection process, when a 6-choice special combination is won, it is notified that the 6-choice specific combination is won with a predetermined probability (a navigation game acquisition effect is performed). Then, a navigation game is generated when the small roles 1 to 3 win by a six-selection push order operation. For example, “80” is added to the navigation game number counter, or lottery is performed and the number of navigation games determined based on the lottery result is added to the navigation game number counter.

  By adopting such a configuration, even when the navigation game number determination flags 1 and 2 are not turned on, a predetermined number of navigation games are executed if the correct answer is selected in the order of 6 choices when the navigation game acquisition effect is generated. As a result, the player can be motivated to win the small roles 1 to 3 when winning six specific roles, and the interest of the player can be improved.

<Method 4 for determining the number of navigation games>
In the “determination method 3 of the number of navigation games” described above, when a navigation game acquisition effect occurs, the first stop, the second stop, the third stop in the pressing order (six ways) that are correct with a predetermined probability. Any one of the stops is notified. For example, the notification is made as “first stop-right”, “third stop-medium”, and “second stop-left”. By doing so, the probability of correctly answering in the order of pressing the 6 choices is improved from 1/6 to 1/2, the probability of starting the navigation game is increased, and the interest for the player can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although the gaming machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachislot 1 using the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been described as an example. However, the number of reels is not limited to three, but one, two, Individual or four or more reels may be used. In the above-described embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is also applied to a game program in which the operation of the pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner as a home game machine. And can play games. In that case, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface;
A display window for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols for each of the plurality of reels;
A start lever for rotating the plurality of reels;
A plurality of stop buttons for individually stopping the rotation of the plurality of reels;
Start control means for controlling operation of the start lever on condition that a first specified number of game media or a second specified number of game media different from the first specified number is inserted;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations based on the operation of the start lever;
Stop control means for stopping and controlling rotation of the reel according to the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means based on the operation of the stop button;
As a result of the stop control of the plurality of reels by the stop control means, based on a combination of symbols displayed on the display window, profit granting means for giving a profit to the player;
A gaming machine comprising a notification means for notifying information advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
A game is executed in any one of a plurality of gaming states including a special gaming state and a general gaming state that is not the special gaming state,
The start control means includes
In the special gaming state, the first prescribed number or the second prescribed number of gaming media are inserted in the general gaming state on condition that the first prescribed number of gaming media are loaded. On condition that the operation of the start lever is possible,
The plurality of winning combinations are:
With a special role,
With the re-playing role,
A combination of at least two or more first small combinations and at least one or more second small combinations that are overlapped and having a plurality of specific combinations in which the second small combination overlaps,
The winning combination determining means is
In the special gaming state in which the first specified number of game media are inserted, the special combination is configured to be determined with a probability of X1, the re-playing combination is Y1, and the plurality of specific combinations are determined with a probability of Z1,
In the general gaming state in which the first prescribed number of game media are inserted, the special combination is determined with a probability of X2, the re-playing combination is Y2, and the plurality of specific combinations are determined with a probability of Z2.
In the general gaming state in which the second specified number of game media has been inserted, the special combination is determined with a probability of X3, the re-playing combination is Y3, and the plurality of specific combinations are determined with a probability of Z3,
Furthermore, X1 ≧ X2> X3, Y1 ≧ Y2> Y3, and Z3> Z1 ≧ Z2 are defined.
The stop control means includes
When any of the plurality of specific combinations is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means, a specific stop operation order is set for the determined specific combination, and the plurality of stop buttons are specified by the specific combination When the stop operation sequence is operated, stop control is performed so that the symbol combination related to the second small role is stopped and displayed on the display window,
When the plurality of stop buttons are operated in a stop operation order different from the specific stop operation order, the stop is performed such that two or more symbol combinations related to the first small part are stopped and displayed on the display window. Control
The profit granting means is
Special game state generating means for generating the special game state in the next game when the symbol combination related to the special role is displayed on the display window;
When the symbol combination relating to the re-game player is displayed on the display window, a re-game actuating means for automatically inserting a specified number of game media inserted in the game in which the symbol combination is displayed in the next game;
A game medium payout means for paying out a game medium corresponding to the symbol combination when the symbol combination related to the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination is displayed on the display window;
The game medium payout means is more than the case where two or more symbol combinations relating to the first small role are displayed on the display window in the general game state in which the second specified number of game media are inserted. , Paying out more game media when the symbol combination related to the second small combination is displayed in the display window,
The notifying means notifies the specific stop operation order in the general gaming state in which the second specified number of gaming media are inserted.   The stop button is provided with three pieces of left, middle, and right, and the reel is provided with three pieces of left, middle, and right, and the notification means has the second prescribed number of game media. The specific stop operation order is notified for an arbitrary number of games at an arbitrary probability when the left stop button is stopped for the first time in the inserted general gaming state. The gaming machine according to 1.

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