JP5864458B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

  Conventionally, in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, a symbol combination composed of symbols having the same or similar shape as the symbol called bonus symbol and having a color different from the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, a gaming machine is known that generates a gaming state (high RT state) in which replay is won with high probability over a predetermined period (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Specifically, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a symbol combination “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“blue 7” (“blue 7”) related to a role called “special replay” on the winning determination line. When the symbols provided on each reel are stopped and displayed, a high RT state (RT2 operating state) occurs.

JP 2010-029414 A

  As described above, conventionally, a gaming machine that generates a high RT state when a specific condition is satisfied is known. In recent years, in such a gaming machine, a stop operation related to medal granting during a high RT state is known. Game machines having a function called assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that informs the above information (information that makes the game advantageous) with a lamp or the like have become mainstream. That is, a gaming machine having a function of assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “ART”) in which the RT function and the AT function are simultaneously operated is known.

  In a gaming machine having such an ART function, the operation start condition in the high RT state proposed in Patent Document 1 (the symbol combination stop display related to “special replay”) is applied as the ART operation start condition. In this case, even if the “special replay” is in the state of being won internally, the ART cannot be started unless the symbol combination related to the “special replay” can be stopped and displayed. In such a gaming machine, it is difficult for a player who is unfamiliar with the push to operate the ART, and such an ART start condition causes a decline in the game motivation of a player who is unfamiliar with the push. obtain.

  Therefore, in a gaming machine that requires pressing, the loss of the player who is unfamiliar with pressing increases, and there is a possibility that the player will leave the game. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine is reduced, which may cause a loss to the gaming store.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player who is unfamiliar with the game to play a game with peace of mind.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following configuration.

A loading operation detecting means (for example, a medal sensor 35S described later) for detecting a gaming medium loading operation;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, the variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three reels to be described later) are displayed. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process described later) for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
A notification means (for example, a display device 10 described later) for notifying information for displaying a combination of symbols that gives a state advantageous to a player on a determination line straddling the plurality of display rows;
When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line, the replay time for performing control to shift to the replay time state in which the probability of determining the internal winning combination relating to replay is higher by the internal winning combination determining means State control means (for example, RT control processing described later);
A combination of specific symbols is displayed on a specific line across the plurality of display columns in a period of acceleration processing of the variable display means performed at the start of a unit game next to a unit game that satisfies a specific condition. Display row effect means (for example, a game start time control process described later) for performing effects (for example, a symbol display effect described later);
Random acceleration means (for example, random acceleration processing described later) for randomly accelerating the plurality of display rows after the presentation by the display row presentation means in the period of the acceleration processing,
A special game preparation state (e.g., a higher probability of transition to a special game state (e.g., an "ART state" described later) in which the game state notified by the notification means and the replay time state occur simultaneously) In the “between pseudo BB flag” or “between pseudo RB flag” described later), the gaming state including a special symbol combination (for example, “red 7 uniform” or “RB uniform” described later) is included in the special game state. When a combination of symbols for shifting to a different gaming state cannot be stopped and displayed on the determination line by the stop control means, and the gaming state shifts from the special gaming preparation state to the normal gaming state,
The notifying means is a combination of symbols other than the special symbol combination in the normal gaming state, and a combination of symbols that can shift the gaming state to the special gaming state (for example, “ Informing the stop order for the variable display of the plurality of display columns for stopping and displaying the symbol combination) related to “Replay 4” on the determination line;
In accordance with the notification of the stop order for the variable display of the plurality of display columns by the notification means, the stop control means stops and displays a combination of symbols other than the special symbol combination on the determination line, and the gaming state is the special state. When the game state is changed to a game state (for example, “ART state” described later (“pseudo bonus relief state”)),
The display row effect means is the special game preparation state before the game state shifts to the normal game state in the acceleration processing period of the unit game next to the unit game for which the transition to the special game state is confirmed. Based on the information (discriminator at the time of transition between flags to be described later), an effect of displaying the special symbol combination corresponding to the information on a specific line across the plurality of display columns (for example, “pseudo” described later) A gaming machine characterized by performing a bonus prize appearance.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the display row effect means rotates the display rows in a predetermined pattern before performing the effect of displaying the specific symbol combination on the specific line. (For example, a reel action effect described later) may be performed.

  In the present invention, even if a special symbol combination for shifting to a special gaming state (ART state) cannot be stopped and displayed, a combination of symbols other than the special symbol combination is stopped and displayed. The state is shifted to a special game state, and in the first unit game acceleration process after the shift to the special game state, an effect of displaying a special symbol combination is performed.

  In other words, in the gaming machine of the present invention, even if the player is unfamiliar with the appearance, a privilege (ART) is easily given (hard to lose), and the player can easily understand that the privilege is given by the reel production. Can grasp. Therefore, according to the present invention, even a player who is unaccustomed to seeing can play a game with peace of mind.

It is a figure for demonstrating the function flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 6) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 7) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 8) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 9) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 10) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 11) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 12) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 13) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 14) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery value change table for RT1 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 2) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 4) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 6) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 7) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 8) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 9) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 10) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 11) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for spinning cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in the one embodiment of the present invention (the 1). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in the one embodiment of the present invention (the 2). It is a figure which shows an example (example when a table change data at the time of a forward press is "00") in a forward press time control change table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case the table change data at the time of a forward press is "01") in the forward press time control change table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case the table change data at the time of a forward press is "02") in the forward press time control change table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case the table change data at the time of a forward press is "03") in the forward press time control change table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of a forward press is "00") at the time of a forward press in 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing is "15") at the time of forward pressing in 2nd and 3rd stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of a forward press is "12") at the time of a forward press in 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of a forward press is "19") at the time of a forward press in 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing is "20") at the time of forward pressing in 2nd embodiment in this embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case an irregular pressing time table selection data is "00") in the irregular pressing time stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case an irregular pressing time table selection data is "01") in the irregular pressing time stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table (at the time of the 1st stop of the left reel) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table (at the time of middle reel 1st stop) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table (at the time of the 1st stop of the right reel) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (when the winning combination is "C_PB Lip 02") in the symbol stop position storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition flow diagram of RT state and gaming state of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a correspondence table | surface which shows the relationship between RT state of a gaming machine and game state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. 5 is a correspondence table between modes and their winning probabilities in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT lottery table at the time of a continuous replay winning prize in one Embodiment of this invention. 6 is a correspondence table between modes and AT winning probabilities in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition lottery table of the number of ART games in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the ART continuation lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol position table at the time of reel production in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action pattern table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action data selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action code determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action code table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the excitation data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel effect | action operation | movement in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition production line lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition generation | occurrence | production flag and classification data subtraction value table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a content table of a missing flag in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a correspondence table | surface which shows the relationship between each value of the discriminator at the time of the transition between flags in one Embodiment of this invention, and corresponding processing content. It is a figure which shows the output specification of the external signal to the external concentration terminal board in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game start time effect control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the stop position determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the stop position determination process for the superimposition effect in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel rotation start process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the random acceleration process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction | saving priority order storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sliding piece number determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority drawing-in control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process after the 2nd stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the winning search process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the RT game number process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the ART game number addition process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game end effect control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU (Central Processing Unit) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the start command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process during normal game state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the display command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of random acceleration processing in Modification 1; 10 is a flowchart showing an example of random acceleration processing in Modification 2. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of random acceleration processing in Modification 3. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the prize search process in the modification 4 (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the example of the prize search process (the 2) in the modification 4. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition generation | occurrence | production flag and classification data subtraction value table in the modification 5.

  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachislot having an ART (pseudo bonus) function will be described.

<Function flow>
First, the functional flow of the pachislot will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot machine of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to medals, for example, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal into the pachislot and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along an after-mentioned effective line (winning determination line) is determined. Note that the types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, operation of replay (replay), etc. are given to the player, and those relating to other so-called “losing”. Provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means and the special game stop control means, based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed, Control to stop rotation.

  In the pachi-slot, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is determined as four symbols.

  The reel stop control means, when an internal winning combination permitting the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, within a specified time of 190 msec (for 4 symbols), the symbol combination follows the active line. Stop reel rotation to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means stops the rotation of the reel using a specified time so that the combination of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the active line.

  In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the active line relates to winning. When the winning determination means determines that the symbol combination is related to winning, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. In the pachislot, the above-described series of operations are performed as a single game (unit game).

  In the pachislot, in the series of operations described above, various effects can be achieved by using the display of video performed by the display device, the output of light by various lamps, the output of sound by the speaker, or a combination thereof. Done. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, various reel effects for notifying an ART winning or the like are performed in the acceleration period of the reel at the start of the ART game, as will be described later.

  Further, in the pachislot, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for production (hereinafter referred to as a production random number value) is extracted separately from the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means determines the effect content to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the content of the effect is determined, the effect execution means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, for example, at the start of reel rotation, when the rotation of each reel is stopped, or when determining whether or not there is a prize. In this way, in the pachislot, the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed by the player) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided to the player and the player's interest can be improved.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 is a perspective view showing an external structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a view showing an internal structure of the pachislot machine 1.

[Appearance structure]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (variable display means) are provided, and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in a row in a horizontal direction (a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the reels). Is done. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively.

  Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface (circumferential surface) of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn on the surface of the sheet material along the circumferential direction of the reel body.

  A display device 10 (notification means) is provided in the center of the front door 1b. The display device 10 includes a display screen including a display window 4 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the effect is executed using the entire display screen including the display window 4.

  In this embodiment, the display part provided in the upper part of the display window 4 is comprised by several LED (Light Emitting Diode) arrange | positioned at matrix form. And in this display part, production (notification) is performed by a dot pattern represented by turning on and off of a plurality of LEDs. In addition, this invention is not limited to this, The display part provided in the upper part of the display window 4 may be comprised with the liquid crystal display device.

  The display window 4 is made of, for example, a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, and is provided at a position overlapping with the three reel arrangement areas when viewed from the front (player side) as shown in FIG. It is provided so as to be positioned in front of one reel (player side). Therefore, the symbols drawn on the three reels provided behind the display window 4 can be viewed through the display window 4.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 stops, the display window 4 displays three symbols arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel. Configured to be able to. That is, in the frame of the display window 4, an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are provided for each reel, and one symbol can be displayed in each area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, symbols are displayed in a 3 × 3 array form within the frame of the display window 4. In the present embodiment, a line (center line) connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R (the center line) is a line for determining whether or not a prize is awarded (hereinafter referred to as a winning line) Defined as an active line).

  In addition, a 7-segment display 6 including 7-segment LEDs is provided at the bottom of the display screen of the display device 10. The 7-segment display 6 is stored in the interior of the pachislot machine 1, 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 paid-out number). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

  Further, the front door 1b is provided with various devices (medal slot 11, MAX bet button 12, 1BET button 14, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 11 is provided to accept a medal that is inserted into the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted through the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called Credit function). In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals that can be thrown in one game is three.

  The MAX bet button 12 and the 1BET button 14 are provided to determine the number of coins put in one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, a settlement button is provided on the front door 1b (disposed on the side of the start lever 16 opposite to the stop button). This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front door 1b is provided with a medal payout opening 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 21L and 21R, and the like. The front door 1b is provided with a lamp 20 and the like.

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. Moreover, the lamp 20 provided in the front door 1b is comprised by LED etc., and turns on and off light with the pattern corresponding to the production content. In addition, the speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 1b is opened, and shows a structure on the back surface side of the front door 1b and a structure inside the cabinet 1a.

  A main board 31 that constitutes a main control circuit 41 (described later, see FIG. 4) is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of the presence / absence of a prize, and the like. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided at the central portion in the cabinet 1a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4 described later) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Is done.

  A lower portion in the cabinet 1a is provided with a medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) that can accommodate a large amount of medals and can discharge them one by one. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device included in the pachislot 1 is provided on one side of the hopper 33 (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) in the cabinet 1a.

  On the back side of the front door 1b (the part on the opposite side of the display screen), a sub control circuit 42 (see FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 described later), which will be described later, is configured in the upper part of the arrangement area of the display window 4. A sub-board 32 is provided. The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Further, a selector 35 is provided in a lower part of the arrangement area of the display window 4 on the back side of the front door 1b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 11 is appropriate, and guides the medal determined to be appropriate to the hopper 33. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 4 described later) is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this embodiment is provided is demonstrated. 4 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit included in the pachislot machine 1, and FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the sub control circuit.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly configured by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes, as shown in FIG. , And a payout completion signal circuit 66.

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

  The main ROM 52 includes control programs for various processes (see FIGS. 87 to 112 described later) executed by the main CPU 51, data tables such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 59 and the like described later), and the sub control circuit 42. Data for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 60 to 66) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57 are connected to the main CPU 51. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

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

  The stop switch 17S (stop operation detecting means) detects that the player has pressed each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R (stop operation). The start switch 16S (start operation detecting means) detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S (insertion operation detecting means) detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the selector 35. The bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (the MAX bet button 12 or the 1BET button 14).

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

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

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has 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 each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols. For example, when a stop button corresponding to a predetermined reel is pressed during a game, the display window 4 A symbol of a predetermined reel located in a corresponding area on the winning determination line and a symbol existing in a range of up to four reels are symbols that can be stopped in the area. Even when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed in various reel effects described later, a reel index is detected for each reel in the same manner as described above, and a specific symbol is detected based on the detection result. Stop.

  Further, the display unit drive circuit 64 included in the main control circuit 41 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control circuit 42 is connected to the main control circuit 41 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 86, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, A A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92 and an amplifier 93 are included.

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

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the display device 10 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 20, a speaker 21L, A program such as a voice control task for controlling sound output by 21R is included.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the display device 10, the speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R, and the lamp 20 are connected to the sub control circuit 42, and the operation of these peripheral devices is performed by the sub control circuit 42. Be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the dot pattern data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is displayed by the display device 10. Is displayed.

  The sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, A / D converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sound such as BGM from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the presentation. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 20 in accordance with the lamp data specified by the contents of the effect.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that here, mainly the configuration of various data tables necessary for the basic operation of the game will be described, and the configuration of various data tables required for various reel effects and random acceleration processing described later, the contents of these processing This will be described as appropriate in the description.

[Design arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code (in FIG. 6) that specifies the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R and the type of symbol arranged at each position. )))).

  In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol arranged in the middle area of each reel within the frame of the display window 4 when the reel index is detected is defined as “0”. Then, in each reel, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of advance in the reel rotation direction (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) with reference to symbol position “0”. Assigned to a symbol.

  That is, the symbols displayed in the upper, middle, and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display window 4 by referring to the symbol counter values (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table. Can be specified. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “7”, the upper, middle, and lower regions of the left reel 3L within the frame of the display window 4 are respectively “ Symbols corresponding to “apple 1”, “bell 1” at symbol position “7”, and “replay 2” at symbol position “6” are displayed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R along the effective line (center line) matches the symbol combination specified in the symbol combination table. It is determined to be a prize. When it is determined that a prize is won, the player is given benefits such as medal payout and replay operation. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”. That is, in this embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “losing” is not defined in the symbol combination table, thereby defining the symbol combination “losing”. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the item “losing” may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define “losing”.

  Various data described in the display combination column in the symbol combination table is data for identifying a symbol combination displayed along the active line. “Data” in the display combination column is represented by 1-byte data, and a unique symbol combination (content of display combination) is assigned to each bit in the data.

  The “storage area” data in the display combination column is data for designating a later-described display combination storage area (see FIG. 60 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, 42 display combination storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and having different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the “storage area”.

  The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the combination of symbols to which a numerical value of 1 or more is given as the “paid-out number” data, the same number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the display combination from which such medals are paid out is collectively referred to as “small combination”.

  In this embodiment, for example, a display combination related to “Bell” (any one of “C_CL Bell 01” to “C_XU Bell 12” shown in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 20) is determined as the display combination. Sometimes, nine medals are paid out for the number of inserted three medals. For example, when the display combination related to “apple” (any one of “C_CL apple 01” to “C_XU apple 08” shown in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 20) is determined as the display combination. , 6 medals are paid out for 3 inserted medals.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, a display combination related to replay as a display combination (any of combinations of symbols related to “C_RT1 Lip 01” to “C_Normal Lip 24” shown in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 20). When it is determined, replay is activated.

  In addition, the symbol combination related to “R_RT1 transition 1” to “R_RT1 transition 32” shown in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 7 to 20 could not stop and display the symbol combination related to “special bell” on the effective line. It is a combination that is displayed when (missed), and a display combination that triggers when the RT gaming state shifts to an RT1 gaming state (general gaming state) described later. Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of “R_RT1 transition 1” to “R_RT1 transition 32” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state described later. .

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

  In the present embodiment, eight types of RT0 gaming states to RT7 gaming states are provided as RT gaming states, which are different in internal winning combination of replay and their winning probabilities. And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, it is a transition opportunity between RT gaming states that the symbol combination which concerns on a predetermined | prescribed role is stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, a combination of symbols related to “special bell spill” or various replays (“Replay 1” to “Replay 6”, “Replay 8”, “Replay B”, “Replay R” and “Replay P”) When the symbol combination of the combination relating to “)” (hereinafter referred to as “replay combination”) is displayed, the RT gaming state shifts.

  The combination of symbols related to the “special bell spill” that triggers the transition of the RT gaming state is any one of “R_RT1 transition 1” to “R_RT1 transition 32” defined in the symbol combination table of FIGS. The symbol combination. In addition, the symbol combination of the replay combination that triggers the transition of the RT gaming state is any one of the symbol combinations “C_RT1 Lip 01” to “C_RT7 Lip 12” defined in the symbol combination tables of FIGS.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the RT transition table to control the transition of the RT gaming state. For details of the transition flow of the RT gaming state, More specific description will be given later with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, the RT gaming state is simply referred to as “RT state”. Therefore, the RT0 gaming state to the RT7 gaming state are also referred to as “RT0 state” to “RT7 state”, respectively.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table includes the small role / replay data pointers “0” to “52” associated with the winning numbers “0” to “52” and the small role / replay data pointers in each RT state. The correspondence relationship with the lottery value when is determined.

  The small combination / replay data pointer is data obtained as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is an internal symbol combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 26 to 36) described later. This is data for specifying. In the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value defined corresponding to the winning number (small role / replay data pointer) “0” is the lottery value related to “losing”. Also, the lottery value defined corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “30” (abbreviated names “F_Lip 0” to “F_Lip G9”) is a lottery value related to the replay role, and the winning number “31”. The lottery value defined corresponding to ~ 52 (abbreviated names "F_BELL ALL" to "F_apple") is a lottery value related to the small role.

  In the present embodiment, as is clear from comparison of lottery values defined in the respective RT state columns in FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value relating to the small role is the same regardless of the RT state. However, the setting of the lottery value related to the replay combination (the type of the replay combination to win and the lottery value thereof) varies depending on the RT state. Note that the setting contents of the lottery value relating to the replay combination in each RT state will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. 67 later together with the transition contents of the RT state.

  In the internal lottery processing of the present embodiment, first, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535) are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined corresponding to each winning number. Next, it is determined (internal lottery) whether the result of the subtraction has become negative (whether a so-called “digit” has occurred). When the result of the subtraction becomes negative (a “digit” occurs) at a predetermined winning number, it means that the winning number is won, and the data pointer assigned to the corresponding winning number is acquired.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, the larger the number specified as the lottery value, the higher the probability that assigned data (data pointer) is determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be expressed by “the lottery value specified for each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (random denominator: 65536)”.

  Specifically, for example, when the current RT state is the RT1 state, the winning number “0” (abbreviation “losing”) is won and the probability that “0” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer ( The probability of internally winning “losing” is “34256/65536” (see FIG. 22). Further, for example, when the current RT state is the RT1 state, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviation “F_Lip G1A”) is won and “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is: “5/65536” (see FIG. 22). Further, for example, when the current RT state is the RT1 state, the probability that the winning number “31” (abbreviation “F_BELL ALL”) is won and “31” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is: It becomes “819/65536” (see FIG. 23).

[Lottery value change table]
In the present embodiment, the setting of the winning probability (expected value) of the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) in the RT1 state can be changed in advance. FIG. 25 is a lottery value change table (lottery value setting changing means) used when changing the setting of the lottery value in the RT1 state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, the lottery value in the RT1 state can be set to any one of setting 1 to setting 6. Note that the lottery value in the RT1 state of setting 1 in FIG. 25 corresponds to the lottery value described in the RT1 state column in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery value of the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is increased linearly as the set numerical value (1-6) increases. Specifically, in this example, the lottery value change table is set so that when the set numerical value increases by 1, the lottery value increases by 5.

  In the present embodiment, by changing the winning probability setting of the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) in advance, the gaming state is a “normal gaming state” (RT1 or RT7 state) described later. The left reel constituting the display combination (in this embodiment, the combination corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip G1A” in FIG. 25) that triggers the transition from “Pseudo Bonus” (RT5 state: ART state) to be described later 3L main specific symbols (in this embodiment, “apple 2” at symbol position “5”, “red 7” at symbol position “4” and “apple 2” at symbol position “3” in FIG. 6) The probability of being displayed in the middle area of the left reel 3L can be changed.

  In this embodiment, an additional lottery table (see FIG. 73 described later) for the number of ART games referred to in the “pseudo bonus” game described later is linked to the set value of the lottery value change table in the RT1 state. Depending on the set value, the winning probability of the extra lottery changes. Specifically, in the extra lottery table, which will be described later, as the set numerical value (1-6) increases, the winning probability of the extra lottery in the “pseudo bonus” game (the “extra effect” (reel effect) described later) occurs. Frequency).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, by changing the setting of the winning probability of the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) in advance, the transition to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) described later is performed. It is possible to change the probability that a specific symbol of the left reel 3L, which constitutes a display combination as an opportunity, is displayed, and to win the winning lottery (described later “addition effect” ( The frequency of occurrence of the reel effect) can be changed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the “pseudo bonus” described later, it is possible to predict the numerical value of the current setting by grasping the frequency at which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L.

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

  The “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the active line. The “internal winning combination” is represented by 1-byte data in the same way as the “display combination” in the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 7 to 20, and is a unique symbol for each bit in the 1-byte data. Are assigned. Note that when the data pointer for the small combination / replay is “0”, the content of the “internal winning combination” is “lost”, but this is defined by the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 7 to 20. Indicates that display of all symbol combinations is not permitted.

  FIG. 26 to FIG. 36 are diagrams showing the structure of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay in this embodiment. The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination and replay combination for “1” to “52” of the small combination / replay data pointer. In other words, the internal winning combination determination table defines a correspondence relationship between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination relating to the replay operation.

  The “O” mark in the internal winning combination determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired small combination / replay data pointer. For example, when “2” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, “C_RT3 Lip 01” to “C_RT3 Lip 46” and “C_BB Lip 01” to “C_BB Lip 13” are used as internal winning combinations. "" Further, for example, when “31” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay, “C_CL bell 01” to “C_CL bell 08” and “C_XU bell 01” to “C_XU” are used as the internal winning combinations. "Bell 12" wins twice.

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table will be described. The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small role / replay data pointer and the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

  In the present embodiment, the spinning cylinder stop number selection table defines different spinning cylinder stop numbers for each small role / replay data pointer. For example, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “3”, the spinning stop number “3” is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the example of specifying the different rotation stop number for each small role / replay data pointer is shown as the rotation stop number selection table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The same rotation stop number may be defined for different small role / replay data pointers to reduce data.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. The reel stop initial setting table defines a correspondence relationship between the rotation stop number and various data used in a pull-in priority table selection process described later and a number of sliding pieces determination process of each reel described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes the rotation stop number, determination data for each pressing order (retraction priority table number and retraction priority selection table number), irregular pressing table number selection value (alternating pressing) Table selection data and change status), forward push table change data, forward push table selection data, and forward push table change initial data selection values (table number and change status).

  The pull-in priority order selection table number and the pull-in priority order table number are data used for the pull-in priority order table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initial setting table, if a drawing priority table number corresponding to the number for turning stop is specified, the drawing priority table number specified in the drawing priority table (see FIG. 57 described later) is used. Data regarding the priority order of the corresponding display combination can be acquired. Further, in the reel stop initial setting table, if the drawing priority table number corresponding to the number for turning stop is not defined, the drawing priority table selection table (see FIGS. 54 to 56 described later) is referred to, and the drawing is performed. The drawing priority order table number is determined based on the drawing priority order selection table data corresponding to the priority order selection table number.

  The table number of the table change data at the time of forward push, the table selection data at the time of push forward, and the initial data selection value at the time of table push change is a stop table to be referred to when forward push is performed (FIGS. And FIG. 47 to FIG. 51). In this specification, the “forward push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L. This corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing “middle left” and “middle left”.

  The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIGS. 52 and 53 described later) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed. In this specification, “anomalous push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, “ This corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing “middle right” and “middle right”.

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

  In other words, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, the number of symbols passing through the middle stage area of the corresponding reel of the display window 4 in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

  Referring to the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is acquired according to the stop start position of each reel. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table, but this is a tentative one, and the acquired number of sliding pieces does not immediately determine the planned stop position of the reel.

  In the present embodiment, when there is an appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on a stop table described later (hereinafter referred to as “sliding piece number determination data”), a pull-in priority table described later The number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to (see FIG. 57 described later). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when the priority order is compared for each of the symbols from the stop start position to the 4th symbol position that is the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referenced is properly used according to the forward push and the irregular push. If it is a forward press, the first stop table for forward pressing (see FIGS. 41 and 42 described later), the second and third stop tables for forward pressing (see FIGS. 47 to 51 described later), and Refer to On the other hand, if it is an irregular push, refer to the irregular push stop table (see FIGS. 52 and 53 described later).

[Stop table for first stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, the stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing will be described. The stop table for the first stop at the time of the forward press is the stop start position “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L, the slip piece number determination data, and the table selection data “00” to “07” at the time of the forward press. Specify the correspondence with the change status. The change status is used when referring to a forward pressing control change table (see FIGS. 43 to 46 described later).

  Here, as an example, when the small pointer / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is won, the above-mentioned specific symbol of the left reel 3L (“apple” at the symbol position “5” in FIG. 6) 2 ”,“ red 7 ”at symbol position“ 4 ”, and“ apple 2 ”at symbol position“ 3 ”).

  When the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is acquired, the rotation stop number “2” is acquired from the rotation stop number selection table shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in the reel stop initial setting table of FIG. 38, the forward selection table selection data “02” is acquired. In other words, the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is acquired (the winning combination corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip G1A” is won), and the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. When it is performed, the sliding piece number determination data described in the column of the table selection data “02” at the time of the forward push in the stop table for the first stop at the time of the forward push in FIG. 41 is referred.

  In this case, for example, when a stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of the symbol position “4” (when the stop button is pressed), the sliding piece number determination data is “0” (the number of sliding pieces is “ 0 "), and when the stop operation is performed, the symbol (" red 7 ") located on the determination line is stopped and displayed. For example, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of the symbol position “5”, the sliding piece number determination data becomes “0” (the number of sliding pieces is “0”), and the stop operation is performed. The symbol ("apple 2") located on the determination line is stopped and displayed. Further, for example, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of the symbol position “3”, the sliding piece number determination data becomes “2” (the number of sliding pieces is “2”), and the stop operation is performed. In this case, the symbol (“apple 2”) that is two symbols ahead of the symbol (“apple 2”) located on the determination line is stopped and displayed.

  That is, when the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is acquired and the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the above-described specific symbol is positioned on the determination line. When the stop operation is performed at the timing, the corresponding specific symbol is always stopped and displayed.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46, the forward-pressing control change table will be described. 43 is a control change table at the time of forward pressing when the table change data at the time of forward pressing is “00”, and FIG. 44 is at the time of forward pressing when the table change data at the time of forward pressing is “01”. It is a control change table. 45 is a control change table at the time of forward push when the table change data at the time of forward push is “02”, and FIG. 46 is at the time of forward push when the table change data at the time of forward push is “03”. It is a control change table.

  The forward pressing control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, and the second and third stop stop table numbers for forward pressing. For example, the forward push table change data acquired based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 38 to 40) is “00”, and the first push stop table (see FIGS. 41 and 42) during forward push. ) Is changed to “0” and the scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L is “18”, the forward-pressing control change table shown in FIG. 43 is referred to. The stop table number for the second and third stops is “11 (B line)” at the time of forward pressing. In the forward-pressing control change table, the stop table number is not changed when change table data is not registered at the target position.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 47 to 53, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described. The stop table for the second and third stops and the stop table for irregularity when pushing forward define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  47 is referred to when the second / third stop table for stop is “00”. 48 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is “15”. 49 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is “12”. 50 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is “19”. Further, the second- and third-stop stop tables for forward pressing shown in FIG. 51 are referred to when the second- and third-stop stop table numbers for forward pressing are “20”.

  The irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 52 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is “00”. The irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 53 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is “01”.

  The stop data specified by the stop tables for the second and third stoppages at the time of forward pressing and the stop table at the time of irregular pressing is appropriate as the position at which the symbol position associated with the stop data stops the rotation of the reel. Whether or not. The stop data includes information indicating whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the reel, the bit corresponding to the “A line” column and the “B line” column in each stop table. Assign to the bit corresponding to. The stop data is defined by assigning information about which of these two types of information should be adopted to the bit corresponding to the “line change” column in each stop table.

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

  The determination of the number of sliding piece determination data is performed as follows. First, it is specified which of the eight bit strings (the data in the leftmost column in the figure corresponds to bit 1) constituting the stop data is referred to according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, a column of “middle reel A line data” of bit 4 is designated.

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

  Whether or not the bit string to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column refers to the “line change” column and “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not. Next, when it is decided to change the line, the column “B line” is designated thereafter, and the above search is performed. Then, the number of sliding piece determination data is acquired based on the search result.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. The pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 54 is a table that is referred to when the left reel 3L is first stopped. The pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. The pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 56 is a table that is referred to when the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time.

  Each pull-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the pull-in priority selection table data and the stop button pressing order, and the pull-in priority table number in each combination. The pull-in priority table number defined in each pull-in priority table selection table is data for acquiring information related to the priority of the display combination defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 57 described later). is there.

  The pull-in priority selection table data defined in each pull-in priority table selection table is determined based on the pull-in priority selection table number acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting tables in FIGS. Is done. Specifically, in the drawing priority order selection table data consisting of three digits, the numerical value of the last two digits corresponds to the drawing priority order selection table number. The first digit value of the pull-in priority selection table data corresponds to the type of the first stopped reel.

  In this embodiment, when the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time, the first digit of the pull-in priority selection table data is set to “1”, and when the middle reel 3C is stopped for the first time, the pull-in priority is set. The first digit of the selection table data is “2”, and when the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time, the first digit of the pull-in priority selection table data is “3”. Therefore, for example, when the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time and the pull-in priority selection table number acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table is “11”, the pull-in priority selection table data is “ 111, the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time, and the pull-in priority selection table number acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table is “11”, the pull-in priority selection table data is “311”. "

  Here, an example of a reference procedure for the pull-in priority table selection table (a procedure for determining the pull-in priority table number) will be described. The pull-in priority table selection table is executed for each reel stop operation. For example, when the left reel 3L is stopped for the first time and the pull-in priority selection table number acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table is “11”, the pull-in in the pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. The information described in the column of the priority order selection table data “111” is referred to.

  Next, the type of the reel that has been subjected to the second stop operation is determined, and the information in the column “1-X-2” of the pull-in priority selection table data is referred to. The pressing order “1-X-2” indicates that the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order. At this time, when the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, it corresponds to the pressing order “1-X-2” (push order correct answer), so the pull-in priority table number “01” is acquired. Is done. On the other hand, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, it does not correspond to the pressing order “1-X-2” (incorrect pressing order), so the drawing priority table number “02” is acquired. Is done.

  Thereafter, when the third stop operation is performed, the type of the reel at that time is determined, and the information in the column “1-3-2” of the pull-down order selection table data is referred to. The pressing order “1-3-2” indicates that the left reel 3L, the right reel 3R, and the middle reel 3C are stopped in this order. At this time, if the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, it does not correspond to the pressing order “1-3-2” (incorrect pressing order), so the drawing priority table number “02” is set. Acquired (the pull-in priority table number acquired during the second stop operation is maintained). On the other hand, when the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, it corresponds to the pressing order “1-3-2” (push order correct answer), so the drawing priority table number “01” is acquired. (The pull-in priority table number acquired during the second stop operation is maintained).

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the drawing priority table will be described with reference to FIG. The pull-in priority table defines the correspondence between the pull-in data for each storage area type and the predetermined priority in each of the pull-in priority table numbers “00” to “02”.

  The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order of priority stop display (drawn) between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Each pull-in data is similar to “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 36 and “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. It is represented by byte data, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the one-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-described first stop stop table (see FIGS. 41 to 42) at the time of forward pressing. However, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. In other words, in the present embodiment, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols that allow the stop display by the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, not only does the priority of the internal winning combination differ according to the pull-in priority table number, but the number of priority divisions also differs. Specifically, when the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the number of priority sections is set to 1. When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, the number of priority sections is set. 2 and when the pull-in priority table number is “02”, the priority division number is set to 3. Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority when the pull-in priority table number is “01” will be described, and the description of the priorities in other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.

  When the pull-in priority table number is “01”, the priority “1” includes “C_RT1 Lip 01” to “C_RT1 Lip 08”, “C_RT3 Lip 01” to “C_RT3 Lip 46”, and “C_RT4 Lip 01”. The pull-in data corresponding to “C_RT4 Lip 42”, “C_PB Lip 01” to “C_PB Lip 09”, “C_RT7 Lip 01” to “C_RT7 Lip 12”, and “C_XD Bell 01” to “C_XD Bell 12” It is prescribed. The priority “2” includes “R_RT1 transition 1” to “R_RT1 transition 32”, “C_RT5 lip 01” to “C_RT5 lip 18”, “C_normal lip 01” to “C_normal lip 24”, and Pull-in data corresponding to “C_CL bell 01” to “C_CL bell 08” is defined.

  If the drawing priority table number is “01”, the symbol combination stop display (withdrawal) corresponding to the internal winning combination defined in the priority “1” is displayed from other symbol combination stop displays. Is also given priority.

[Search order table]
Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG. The search order table preferentially applies from the range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding frames (“0” to “4” when the maximum number of sliding frames is 4) (hereinafter referred to as “search order”). ").

  The search order table defines the sliding piece number determination data obtained based on the stop table and the search order. That is, in this embodiment, the order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the sliding piece number determination data. In addition, the search order table is provided assuming that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same priority, and the search order table is applied in a higher order.

  In the present embodiment, as described in the priority attraction-in control process in FIG. 104 described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lower search order “5” of the search order table, and the search order “1” is supported. The number of sliding frames is preferentially applied from the numerical value to be used.

[Pattern winning action flag data table]
Next, the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20).

  For example, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 42 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (red 7) in the reel type “left”, “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to a displayable internal winning combination. Data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is logically AND stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area described later (see FIG. 64 described later).

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 53 also stores storage areas such as effect random numbers, various control data, various flags, and various counters used in various reel effects and random acceleration processing described later. Provided.

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area includes display combination storage areas 1 to 42 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 42, when “1” stands for a predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the active line. Indicates. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the active line.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 42, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”.

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

  When “1” is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit in the gaming state flag storage area, it indicates that the RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area, it indicates that the current RT state is the RT7 state.

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

  For example, if the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has been pressed this time, that is, an operation stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Also, for example, if the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has not yet been pressed, that is, an effective stop button, “1” is stored in bit 4. Based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area, the main CPU 51 identifies the stop button that has been pressed this time and the stop button that has not yet been pressed.

[Push order storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The pressing order storage area stores a pressing order flag consisting of 1 byte. In the pressing order flag, the type of stop button pressing order is assigned to each bit. For example, when the pressing order of the stop button is “left middle right”, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol code storage area, the symbol code (symbol code storage region 1) of the symbol of the reel that has been stopped most recently and the displayable symbols (symbol code storage regions 2 to 43) are stored for each activated line. The After all the reels are stopped, the symbol codes corresponding to the display combination are stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 43.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 59), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG. When a plurality of effective lines are provided, the same number of symbol code storage areas as the number of effective lines are provided.

[Design stop position storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol stop position storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol stop position storage area, the symbol position of each reel stopped and displayed on the active line (center line) is stored for each unit game.

  For example, when the symbol combination related to “C_PB Lip 02” (“Clown”-“Clown”-“Apple 1”) is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 65, the left reel in the symbol stop position storage area is displayed. The symbol position “13” is stored in the storage area corresponding to 3L, the symbol position “14” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the middle reel 3C, and the symbol position “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the right reel 3R. Is stored.

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

  Each drawing priority data storage area stores drawing priority data determined in accordance with each symbol position “0” to “20” of the corresponding reel. In the present embodiment, by referring to the pull-in priority data storage area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table described above.

  The contents of the priority level pull-in data stored in the pull-in priority level data storage area differ depending on the type of the pull-in priority level table number in the pull-in priority level table (see FIG. 57) referred to when determining the pull-in priority level data. . The pull-in priority data indicates that the higher the value, the higher the priority. On the other hand, the pull-in priority data with the lowest priority is prohibited from being stopped.

  By referring to the drawing priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the pull-in priority data becomes the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the pull-in priority data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. If there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the pull-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the above-described search order table (see FIG. 58).

  Although detailed description is omitted in this specification, the sub ROM 82 also stores various table data (for example, a navigation table) necessary for various rendering operations, and the sub RAM 83 also includes various storage areas. Is provided as appropriate.

<RT state transition flow>
Here, the transition flow of the RT state and the characteristics of each RT state will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. In FIG. 67, in addition to the transition flow of the RT state, a transition flow of a gaming state such as “normal state” or “pseudo bonus” is also described.

[Relationship between RT state and gaming state]
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to the RT transition table in FIG. 21, eight types of RT states, RT0 to RT7, are provided as RT states, which are different from each other in the type of internal winning combination related to replay and the winning probability. . And as shown in FIG. 67, in this embodiment, a gaming state changes for every RT state.

  Specifically, the RT0 state corresponds to the RT state set when the pachislot 1 is activated, and the state of the game performed at this time is referred to as an “initial state” (general game). In the RT1 state, a game that is apparently similar to a general game is played. Here, the game state at this time is referred to as a “normal state”. In the RT2 state, a game in which a transition role (replay role) to a “pseudo bonus” (ART), which will be described later, is won with high probability is performed. Here, the game state at this time is referred to as a “pseudo bonus high probability state”. .

  In the RT3 state, the replay combination (transfer to “Pseudo Bonus” described later) related to “C_BB Lip 01” to “C_BB Lip 13” described in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20) is won with high probability. Here, the gaming state at this time is referred to as “between pseudo BB flags”. In the RT4 state, the replay combination (shift to “Pseudo Bonus” described later) related to “C_RB Lip 01” to “C_RB Lip 13” described in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20) is won with high probability. Here, the gaming state at this time is referred to as “between pseudo RB flags”.

  In the RT5 state, the ART function is activated and a game that is advantageous to the player is performed. Here, the game state at this time is referred to as a “pseudo bonus”. In the RT6 state, mainly in the “pseudo bonus”, when a replay role related to “replay 4” to be described later wins and the gaming state falls from the “pseudo bonus”, the gaming state is again changed to the “pseudo bonus”. The game state at this time is referred to as a “pseudo bonus relief state”.

  In the RT7 state, a game in which the replay combination is won with high probability is performed. In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT7 state, when the play combination wins continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the RT state is shifted to “pseudo bonus”. Navigation for shifting to the RT2 state with a high probability is performed. Therefore, the RT7 state is a state in which the replay role has continuously won a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) and the transition to the “pseudo bonus” is easy to be confirmed. ".

  Furthermore, in the following, in the “initial state” (RT0 state), “normal state” (RT1 state), and “chance zone” (RT7 state), the games that are apparently similar to general games are played. The state is also collectively referred to as “normal gaming state”. In the present embodiment, in a game in the “normal game state”, when a stop operation is performed by irregular pressing, a penalty (for example, ART does not win, navigation does not operate, etc.) is given.

  In the “pseudo bonus high probability state” (RT2 state), “between pseudo BB flag” (RT3 state) and “between pseudo RB flag” (RT4 state), a game with a high transition probability to “pseudo bonus” is performed. Therefore, these gaming states are collectively referred to as “ART ready state”. Furthermore, since both the “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state) and the “pseudo bonus relief state” (RT6 state) are gaming states in which ART operates with high probability, these gaming states are collectively referred to as “ART state” ( It is also called a special gaming state. Hereinafter, the game contents of each RT state (game state) will be described in more detail.

[RT0 state (initial state)]
As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, among various winning numbers (small role / replay data pointer) in which the lottery value larger than 0 is defined in the RT0 state column, the replay role and the RT The winning numbers corresponding to the roles that trigger the state transition are “1” (abbreviation “F_Lip 0”) and “40” to “51” (abbreviation “F_Left S Bell 1” to “F_Right”, respectively. S bell 4 ").

  The combination corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip 0” (winning number “1”) is a replay combination defined as “C_Normal Lip 01” to “C_Normal Lip 24” in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. It is. Hereinafter, these replay combinations corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip 0” are referred to as “Replay 0”.

  “Replay 0” is a replay role that does not change the RT state. Therefore, as shown in the RT transition table of FIG. 21, winning of “Replay 0” (display of symbol combination of “Replay 0”) does not trigger the transition of the RT state. In the RT0 state, the lottery value of the replay role is defined only in the column corresponding to “Replay 0”, and only “Replay 0” is the lottery target of the replay role.

  Also, the roles corresponding to the abbreviations “F_Left S Bell 1” to “F_Right S Bell 4” (winning numbers “40” to “51”) are “R_RT1 transition points” in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 1 ”to“ R_RT1 transition point 32 ”. Hereinafter, these roles corresponding to the abbreviations “F_Left S Bell 1” to “F_Right S Bell 4” are referred to as “special bell removal”. In this embodiment, “special bell removal” is a role that triggers the transition of the RT state regardless of the RT state, and the symbol combination of “special bell removal” is stopped and displayed on the effective line (center line). If the RT state is changed, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state (when the current RT state is the RT1 state, the RT1 state is maintained).

  Therefore, in the RT0 state, when the symbol combination “Replay 0” is displayed on the active line (when “Replay 0” wins), the RT state is maintained in the RT0 state. On the other hand, in the RT0 state, when the symbol combination of “special bell trimming” is displayed on the active line (when “special bell trimming” wins), the RT state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. (See FIG. 21).

[RT1 state (normal state)]
(1) Types of Replay Roles to be Internally Winned First, types of replay roles to be internally won in the RT1 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT1 status column, the lottery values related to the replay role are abbreviations “F_Lip G1A”, “F_Lip G1B”, “F_Lip G2A”, “F_Lip”. G2B "," F_Lip G8_1XXA "to" F_Lip G8_XX1 ", and" F_Lip G9 "(winning numbers" 2 "to" 5 "and" 22 "to" 30 ") . That is, in the RT1 state, the internal winning combination relating to the replay defined by the small role / replay data pointers “2” to “5” and “22” to “30” is the lottery target of the replay role.

  As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT1 state, the “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. ) Column defines lottery values, and “special bell removal” is also subject to lottery.

  The replay roles common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G1A” and “F_Lip G1B” (small role / replay data pointers “2” and “3”) are defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. As described above, the replay roles are related to “C_RT3 Lip 01” to “C_RT3 Lip 46” and “C_BB Lip 01” to “C_BB Lip 13”. Note that the replay combination to be won in the abbreviation “F_Lip G1A” (the small combination / replay data pointer “2”) is only the common replay combination described above. In addition, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G1B” (small role / replay data pointer “3”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Keep Lip 01” is also won. That is, between the abbreviations “F_Lip G1A” and “F_Lip G1B”, whether or not the replay combination related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” is won in addition to the common replay combination is different.

  Hereinafter, the replay roles relating to “C_RT3 Lip 01” to “C_RT3 Lip 46” are referred to as “Replay 1”, and the replay roles relating to “C_BB Lip 01” to “C_BB Lip 13” are referred to as “Replay B”. In the following, a group of replay roles related to “Replay 1” and “Replay B”, which are common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G1A” or “F_Lip G1B”, are referred to as “Replay G1”.

  “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are both roles that trigger the transition of the RT state, and when the symbol combination “Replay B” is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT5 state. On the other hand, “Replay 1” is a replay combination displayed when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” cannot be displayed (when “Replay B” is missed), and the symbol combination related to “Replay 1” is When displayed, the RT state shifts to the RT3 state.

  The replay roles common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G2A” and “F_Lip G2B” (the small role / replay data pointers “4” and “5”) are defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. As described above, the replay roles are related to “C_RT4 Lip 01” to “C_RT4 Lip 42” and “C_RB Lip 01” to “C_RB Lip 13”. In addition, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G2A” (small role / replay data pointer “4”), the replay role to be won is only the common replay role described above. In addition, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G2B” (small role / replay data pointer “5”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Keep Lip 01” is also won. That is, between the abbreviations “F_Lip G2A” and “F_Lip G2B”, whether or not the replay combination related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” is won in addition to the common replay combination is different.

  Hereinafter, the replay roles relating to “C_RT4 Lip 01” to “C_RT4 Lip 46” are referred to as “Replay 2”, and the replay roles relating to “C_RB Lip 01” to “C_RB Lip 13” are referred to as “Replay R”. In the following, a group of replay roles related to “Replay 2” and “Replay R” that are common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G2A” or “F_Lip G2B” will be referred to as “Replay G2”.

  Note that “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are both roles that trigger the transition of the RT state, and when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT5 state. On the other hand, “Replay 2” is a replay combination displayed when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” cannot be displayed (when “Replay R” is missed), and the symbol combination related to “Replay 2” is When displayed, the RT state shifts to the RT4 state.

  Replay combinations common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G8 — 1XXA” to “F_Lip G8_XX1” (small role / replay data pointers “22” to “29”) are defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. Thus, the replay roles relating to “C_RT6 Lip 01” to “C_RT6 Lip 16”, “C_RT7 Lip 01” to “C_RT7 Lip 12” and “C_Normal Lip 01” to “C_Normal Lip 24” (“Replay 0”) It is.

  Note that the replay role to be won in the abbreviation “F_Lip G8_1XXA” (the small role / replay data pointer “22”) is only the common replay role described above. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G8_1XXB” (small role / replay data pointer “23”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” is won. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G8_1XXC” (small role / replay data pointer “24”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 02” is won repeatedly. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G8 — 213A” (small role / replay data pointer “25”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 03” is repeatedly won. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G8_213B” (small role / replay data pointer “26”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 04” is won in duplicate. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G8_231A” (small role / replay data pointer “27”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 05” is won in duplicate. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G8_231B” (small role / replay data pointer “28”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay roles related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” and “C_Maintenance Lip 02” overlap. . In addition, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G8_XX1” (small role / replay data pointer “29”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay roles related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” and “C_Maintenance Lip 03” are duplicated. I will win. In other words, the abbreviations “F_Lip G8_1XXA” to “F_Lip G8_XX1” have different types of replay roles related to “maintenance lip” that are duplicated in addition to the common replay roles.

  Hereinafter, the replay roles relating to “C_RT6 Lip 01” to “C_RT6 Lip 16” are referred to as “Replay 4”, and the replay roles relating to “C_RT7 Lip 01” to “C_RT7 Lip 12” are referred to as “Replay 8”. In the following description, the group of replay roles related to “Replay 0”, “Replay 4”, and “Replay 8”, which are common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G8_1XXA” to “F_Lip G8_XX1”, are referred to as “Replay G8”. Call it.

  “Replay 4” and “Replay 8” are both roles that trigger the transition of the RT state, and when the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT6 state. On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay 8” is displayed, the RT state shifts to the RT7 state.

  The replay combination corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip G9” (the small combination / replay data pointer “30”) is defined as “C_PB Lip 01” to “C” as defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. It is a replay role related to “C_PB Lip 09” and “C_RT5 Lip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 18”. Hereinafter, the replay roles relating to “C_PB Lip 01” to “C_PB Lip 09” are referred to as “Replay P”, and the replay roles relating to “C_RT5 Lip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 18” are referred to as “Replay 6”. In the following, a group of replay roles related to “Replay P” and “Replay 6” that are repeatedly won by the abbreviation “F_Lip G9” is referred to as “Replay G9”.

  “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are both roles that trigger the transition of the RT state. When the symbol combination related to “Replay P” is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT5 state. In addition, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” is not displayed (when missing), the symbol combination related to “Replay 6” is displayed, and the RT state shifts to the RT5 state.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probability in the RT1 state of the various replay roles described above will be described. As described above, in the RT1 state, a replay combination included in any of the replay combination groups of “Replay G1”, “Replay G2”, “Replay G8”, and “Replay G9” is internally won.

  Then, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the winning probability (high probability) of “Replay G8” (abbreviation “F_Lip G8_1XXA” to “F_Lip G8_XX1”) is “Replay G1” or “Replay”. It is set to be higher than the winning probability (low probability) of “G2” (abbreviation “F_Lip G1A”, “F_Lip G1B”, “F_Lip G2A”, “F_Lip G2B”). In this embodiment, the winning probability (very low probability) of “Replay G9” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”) is “Replay G1” or “Replay G2” (abbreviations “F_Lip G1A”, “F_Lip G1B”). ”,“ F_Lip G2A ”, and“ F_Lip G2B ”) are set to be lower than the winning probability (low probability).

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state using the RT1 state as a transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where in the RT1 state, a replay combination of “Replay G1” is won, that is, a case where “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are won in duplicate.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “Red 7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state transitions from the RT1 state to the RT5 state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 100 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 1” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Replay 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT3 state, and the gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to “between the pseudo BB flag”.

  Next, in the RT1 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G2” is won, that is, a case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate is considered.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” (for example, “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “BAR”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay R” wins), the RT state Shifts from the RT1 state to the RT5 state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 50 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay R” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 2” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Bell 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT4 state, and the gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to “between the pseudo RB flags”.

  Next, consider the case where in the RT1 state, a replay combination of “Replay G8” is won, that is, “Replay 0”, “Replay 4”, and “Replay 8” are duplicated.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay 0” (for example, “Replay 1” — “Replay 1” — “Replay 1”, etc.) is stopped on the active line (the replay role related to “Replay 0” is awarded) Then, the RT state is not shifted and the RT1 state is maintained.

  Further, in this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” (for example, “Bell 1”-“BAR”-“Bell 1”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay 4” wins), The RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT6 state, and the gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus relief state”.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” (for example, “Bell 1”-“BAR”-“Bell 1”), the left reel 3L is first stopped when the stop button is pressed in order. (Push order) is set to a symbol combination that makes it difficult to stop display. Therefore, in order to display the symbol combination related to “Replay 4”, it is necessary to perform the push button navigation in order of the stop button.

  In the present embodiment, when the gaming state falls from “between pseudo BB flag” or “between pseudo RB flag” to “normal state” and then wins the replay role of “Replay G8” in “normal state”, Push order navigation for displaying the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” is performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” is displayed, the game state falls from “between pseudo BB flag” or “between pseudo RB flag” to “normal state”. Limited to.

  When the gaming state falls from “between pseudo BB flag” to “normal state” and then the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” is displayed and the gaming state shifts to “pseudo bonus relief state” (ART state) Are given 100 games of ART. Also, after the game state falls from “between pseudo RB flags” to “normal state”, the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” is displayed and the game state shifts to “pseudo bonus relief state” (ART state) Will receive 50 games of ART.

  Also, in the RT1 state, a symbol combination related to “Replay 8” (eg “Bell 1” — “Replay 1” — “Apple 1”) is stopped on the active line. When displayed (when “Replay 8” wins), the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT7 state, and the gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “chance zone”.

  Next, consider the case where, in the RT1 state, a replay role of “Replay G9” is won, that is, “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are won in duplicate.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” (for example, “Clown”-“Clown”-“Clown” etc.) is stopped on the active line (when “Replay P” wins), the RT state is: The game state changes from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus” from the RT1 state to the RT5 state. At this time, an ART of 250 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay P” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 6” (for example, “Pierrot” − “Bell”). 1 "-" apple 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT5 state, and the gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 250 games is awarded. That is, in the RT1 state, when the replay role of “Replay G9” is won, the game state shifts from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus” regardless of the displayed replay role, and the ART of 250 games is Is granted.

  Next, consider the case where “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT1 state. In this case, in the RT1 state, when a symbol combination (for example, “Bell 1”-“Bell 1”-“Apple 1”, etc.) related to “Special Bell Removal” is stopped on the active line (“Special Bell Removal”). When “is won”), the RT state does not shift, the RT1 state is maintained, and the gaming state is also maintained in the “normal state”.

[RT2 state (pseudo bonus high probability state)]
(1) Types of replay combination to be won internally First, the types of replay combination to be internally won in the RT2 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT2 status column, the lottery values related to the replay role are abbreviations “F_Lip G1A”, “F_Lip G1B”, “F_Lip G2A”, “F_Lip”. G2B ”and“ F_Lip G7_123 ”to“ F_Lip G7_321 ”(winning numbers“ 2 ”to“ 5 ”and“ 17 ”to“ 21 ”). That is, in the RT2 state, the internal winning combination relating to the replay defined by the small role / replay data pointers “2” to “5” and “17” to “21” is a lottery target of the replay role.

  As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT2 state, “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. ) Column defines lottery values, and “special bell removal” is also subject to lottery.

  Replay roles common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G7_123” to “F_Lip G7_321” (small role / replay data pointers “17” to “21”) are defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. As described above, the replay combination is related to “C_RT1 Lip 01” to “C_RT1 Lip 08” and “C_RT2 Lip 01” to “C_RT2 Lip 08”.

  Note that the replay combination to be won in the abbreviation “F_Lip G7_123” (the small combination / replay data pointer “17”) is only the common replay combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G7 — 132” (small role / replay data pointer “18”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” is won repeatedly. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G7_2XX” (data pointer for small role / replay “19”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 02” is won in duplicate. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G7_312” (small role / replay data pointer “20”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 03” is won in duplicate. Then, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G7_321” (data pointer for small role / replay “21”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 04” is won in duplicate. In other words, the abbreviations “F_Lip G7_123” to “F_Lip G7_321” have different types of replay roles related to “maintenance lip” that are duplicated in addition to the common replay roles.

  Hereinafter, the replay roles relating to “C_RT1 Lip 01” to “C_RT1 Lip 08” are referred to as “Replay 5”, and the replay roles relating to “C_RT2 Lip 01” to “C_RT2 Lip 08” are referred to as “Replay 3”. Also, in the following, “F_Lip G7_123” to “F_Lip G7_321” (small part / replay data pointers “17” to “21”) are commonly used for “Replay 3” and “Replay 5”. Such a group of replay roles is referred to as “replay G7”.

  “Replay 3” and “Replay 5” are both roles that trigger the transition of the RT state, and when the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT2 state. However, when the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is displayed in the RT2 state, the RT2 state is maintained. When the symbol combination related to “Replay 5” is displayed, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probability in the RT2 state of the various replay roles described above will be described. As described above, in the RT2 state, the replay combination included in any of the replay combination groups of “Replay G1”, “Replay G2”, and “Replay G7” is won internally.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, “Replay G1” (abbreviated as “F_Lip G1A” and “F_Lip G1B”) and “Replay G2” defined in the RT2 status column. "(Abbreviations" F_Lip G2A "and" F_Lip G2B ") and" Replay G7 "(abbreviations" F_Lip G7_123 "to" F_Lip G7_321 ") are set to relatively large values. That is, in the RT2 state, the winning probabilities of “Replay G1”, “Replay G2”, and “Replay G7” are set to be high probabilities.

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state using the RT2 state as a transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where, in the RT2 state, the replay combination of “Replay G1” is won, that is, the replay combination related to “Replay 1” and “Replay B” is won.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “Red 7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state transitions from the RT2 state to the RT5 state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the “pseudo bonus high probability state” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 100 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 1” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Replay 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT3 state, and the gaming state shifts from “pseudo bonus high probability state” to “between the pseudo BB flag”.

  Next, consider a case where in the RT2 state, a replay combination of “Replay G2” is won, that is, a case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” (for example, “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “BAR”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay R” wins), the RT state Shifts from the RT2 state to the RT5 state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the “pseudo bonus high probability state” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 50 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay R” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 2” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Bell 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT4 state, and the gaming state shifts from “pseudo bonus high probability state” to “between pseudo RB flags”.

  Next, in the RT2 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G7” is won, that is, a case where “Replay 3” and “Replay 5” are overlapped is considered. In this case, in this embodiment, the stop button is pressed in order to prevent the RT state from shifting (falling) to the RT1 state.

  Specifically, in the RT2 state, when the replay role of “Replay G7” is won, the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is stopped and displayed on the active line (the symbol combination related to “Replay 5”). Push order navigation is performed so that is not stopped on the active line. In this push order navigation, the push order of five choices is notified. When the player presses the stop button according to the push order navigation, and the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is stopped and displayed on the active line (in the case of the correct push order), the RT2 state is maintained, The game state is also maintained in the “pseudo bonus high probability state”.

  However, if the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is not stopped on the active line (in the case of incorrect push order), the symbol combination related to “Replay 5”. Is stopped on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the “pseudo bonus high probability state” to the “normal state”.

  Next, let us consider a case where “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT2 state. In this case, in the RT2 state, push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to “special bell removal” is not stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, also in this case, push order navigation is performed so that the RT state does not shift (fall) to the RT1 state.

  However, if the player presses the stop button without following the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Special bell removal” is stopped on the active line (in the case of incorrect push order), RT The state transitions to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the “pseudo bonus high probability state” to the “normal state”.

[RT3 state (between pseudo BB flag)]
(1) Types of replay combination to be won internally First, the types of replay combination to be internally won in the RT3 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT3 state column, the lottery value relating to the replay combination is defined in the column corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip G1B” (winning number “3”). . That is, in the RT3 state, the internal winning combination relating to the replay combination (“Replay 1” and “Replay B” included in “Replay G1”) defined by the small combination / replay data pointer “3” is the replay combination. It becomes a lottery target.

  Note that, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT3 state, “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. ) Column defines lottery values, and “special bell removal” is also subject to lottery.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probability in the RT3 state of the various replay roles described above will be described. As described above, in the RT3 state, the replay roles included in the replay role group of “Replay G1” (“Replay 1” and “Replay B”) are internally won.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value of the abbreviation “F_Lip G1B” defined in the RT3 state column is set to a large value. That is, in the RT3 state, the winning probability of “Replay G1” (abbreviation “F_Lip G1B”) is set to be high.

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state using the RT3 state as a transition source will be described. First, in the RT3 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G1” is won, that is, a case where the replay combinations related to “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are won in duplicate is considered.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “Red 7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state transitions from the RT3 state to the RT5 state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from “between pseudo BB flags” to “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 100 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 1” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Replay 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT3 state is maintained, and the gaming state is also maintained between “pseudo BB flag”.

  Next, consider a case where “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT3 state. In this case, in this embodiment, the push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to “special bell removal” is not stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the RT3 state, when “special bell removal” is won, push order navigation is performed so that the RT state does not shift (fall) to the RT1 state.

  However, if the player presses the stop button without following the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Special bell removal” is stopped on the active line (in the case of incorrect push order), RT The state shifts from the RT3 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from “between pseudo BB flags” to “normal state”.

[RT4 state (between pseudo RB flags)]
(1) Types of replay combination to be won internally First, the types of replay combination to be internally won in the RT4 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT4 status column, the lottery value related to the replay combination is defined in the column corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip G2B” (winning number “5”). . That is, in the RT4 state, the internal winning combination relating to the replay role (“Replay 2” and “Replay R” included in “Replay G2”) defined by the small role / replay data pointer “5” is the replay role. It becomes a lottery target.

  As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT4 state, “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. ) Column defines lottery values, and “special bell removal” is also subject to lottery.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probability in the RT4 state of the various replay roles described above will be described. As described above, in the RT4 state, the replay roles (“Replay 2” and “Replay R”) included in the replay role group of “Replay G2” are internally won.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value of the abbreviation “F_Lip G2B” defined in the RT4 state column is set to a large value. That is, in the RT4 state, the winning probability of “Replay G2” (abbreviation “F_Lip G2B”) is set to be high.

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state using the RT4 state as a transition source will be described. First, in the RT4 state, a case where a replay role of “Replay G2” (abbreviation “F_Lip G2B”) is won, that is, a case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate is considered.

  In this case, when the symbol combination (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“BAR”, etc.) of the replay role related to “Replay R” is stopped on the active line (when “Replay R” wins) The RT state shifts from the RT4 state to the RT5 state. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from “between pseudo RB flags” to “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 50 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay R” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 2” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Bell 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT4 state is maintained, and the gaming state is also maintained “between pseudo RB flags”.

  Next, let us consider a case where “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT4 state. In this case, in this embodiment, the push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to “special bell removal” is not stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, in the RT4 state, when “special bell removal” is won, push order navigation is performed so that the RT state does not shift (fall) to the RT1 state.

  However, if the player presses the stop button without following the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Special bell removal” is stopped on the active line (in the case of incorrect push order), RT The state transitions from the RT4 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from “between pseudo RB flags” to “normal state”.

[RT5 state (pseudo bonus)]
(1) Types of replay combination to be won internally First, the types of replay combination to be internally won in the RT5 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT5 status column, the lottery values related to the replay combination are abbreviated as “F_Lip 0”, “F_Lip G4_L” to “F_Lip G4_R”, “F_Lip”. G6 ”and“ F_Lip G9 ”(winning numbers“ 1 ”,“ 10 ”to“ 12 ”,“ 16 ”, and“ 30 ”) are defined in the columns. That is, in the RT5 state, the internal winning combination relating to the replay defined by the small role / replay data pointers “1”, “10” to “12”, “16”, and “30” is the lottery object of the replay role. Become.

  As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT5 state, “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. ) Column defines lottery values, and “special bell removal” is also subject to lottery.

  Replay roles common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G4_L” to “F_Lip G4_R” (small role / replay data pointers “10” to “12”) are defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. As described above, the replay role is related to “C_RT6 lip 01” to “C_RT6 lip 16” and “C_normal lip 01” to “C_normal lip 24”. That is, the common abbreviations “F_Lip G4_L” to “F_Lip G4_R” have “Replay 0” (“C_Normal Lip 01” to “C_Normal Lip 24”) and “Replay 4” (“C_RT6 Lip 01” to “C_RT6 Lip 01” to “ C_RT6 Lip 16 ") is won in duplicate. Hereinafter, the group of replay roles related to “replay 0” and “replay 4” that are won in duplicate will be referred to as “replay G4”.

  Note that the replay combination to be won in the abbreviation “F_Lip G4_L” (the small combination / replay data pointer “10”) is only the common replay combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G4_C” (small role / replay data pointer “11”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” is won in duplicate. Then, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G4_R” (small role / replay data pointer “12”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 02” overlaps. That is, between the abbreviations “F_Lip G4_L” to “F_Lip G4_R”, the types of replay roles related to “maintenance lip” that overlaps in addition to the common replay roles are different.

  The replay roles corresponding to the abbreviation “F_Lip G6” (the small role / replay data pointer “16”) are “C_BB Lip 01”, “C_Maintenance Lip 01” to “C_Maintenance Lip 05”, and “C_Normal It is a replay role related to “Lip 01” to “C_Normal Lip 24”. Hereinafter, the replay combination relating to “C_maintenance lip 01” to “C_maintenance lip 05” is referred to as “replay 7”.

  In other words, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G6” (small role / replay data pointer “16”), “Replay 0”, “Replay 7”, and “Replay B” are duplicated. However, regarding “Replay B”, only the replay combination related to “C_BB Lip 01” whose symbol combination is “Red 7” − “Red 7” − “Red 7” (“Red 7 uniform”) is won. In the following, a group of replay roles related to “replay 0”, “replay 7”, and “replay B” that win the overlap will be referred to as “replay G6”.

  “Replay 7” is a role displayed when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” (“C_BB Lip 01”) cannot be displayed on the active line in the RT5 state. When such a symbol combination is displayed, the transition to the RT state is not performed.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probability in the RT5 state of the various replay roles described above will be described. As described above, in the RT5 state, it is included in one of “Replay 0” (abbreviation “F_Lip 0”), “Replay G4”, “Replay G6”, and “Replay G9” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”). The replay role wins internally.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value of the abbreviation “F_Lip 0” defined in the RT5 state column is set to a large value. That is, in the RT5 state, although not shown in FIG. 67, the winning probability of “Replay 0” (abbreviation “F_Lip 0”) is set to be a high probability. The lottery values of the abbreviations “F_Lip G4_L” to “F_Lip G4_R” defined in the RT5 state column are also set to relatively large values. That is, in the RT5 state, the winning probability of “Replay G4” is set to be high.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery values of the abbreviations “F_Lip G6” and “F_Lip G9” defined in the RT5 state column are “Replay G4”. It is set to a much smaller value than that. That is, in the RT5 state, the winning probabilities of “Replay G6” and “Replay G9” are both set to be very low.

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state with the RT5 state as the transition source will be described. First, consider a case where “Replay 0” is won in the RT5 state.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay 0” (for example, “Replay 1” — “Replay 1” — “Replay 1”, etc.) is stopped on the active line (when “Replay 0” wins) RT5 The state is maintained, and the “pseudo bonus” is maintained for the gaming state.

  Next, in the RT5 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G4” is won, that is, a case where “Replay 0” and “Replay 4” are double won is considered.

  In this case, in this embodiment, the push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to “Replay 0” is stopped and displayed on the active line (so that the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” is not stopped and displayed on the active line). Is done. That is, the stop button is pressed in order to prevent the RT state from shifting to the RT6 state. In this push order navigation, the push order of three choices is notified. When the player presses the stop button according to the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Replay 0” is stopped and displayed on the active line (in the case of the correct push order), the RT5 state is maintained, The “pseudo bonus” is maintained in the gaming state.

  However, if the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Replay 0” is not stopped and displayed on the active line (in the case of incorrect push order), the symbol combination related to “Replay 4”. Is stopped on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT5 state to the RT6 state. That is, the gaming state shifts from “pseudo bonus” to “pseudo bonus relief state”.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT5 state, even when all the small roles related to “Bell” are won, the push navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to “Bell” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Is called.

  Next, in the RT5 state, when a replay role of “Replay G6” is won, that is, when “Replay 0”, “Replay 7” and “Replay B” (abbreviated only “C_BB Lip 01”) are won. Think.

  In this case, when the symbol combination (“red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7”) relating to “Replay B” (abbreviation “C_BB Lip 01”) is stopped on the active line (“Replay B”). When “is won”), the RT5 state is maintained, and the “pseudo bonus” is also maintained in the gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination ("Red 7"-"Red 7"-"Red 7") related to "Replay B" (abbreviated as "C_BB Lip 01") cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line ("Replay B" ), The symbol combination related to “Replay 0” (eg “Replay 1” — “Replay 1” — “Replay 1” etc.) or the symbol combination related to “Replay 7” (eg “Red 7” — "Red 7"-"Apple 1", etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In either case, the RT5 state is maintained, and the “pseudo bonus” is maintained for the gaming state. That is, when the replay combination “Replay G6” is won in the RT5 state, the “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state) is maintained regardless of the type of the replay combination displayed.

  Next, in the RT5 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, that is, a case where “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are won in duplicate is considered.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” (for example, “Clown”-“Clown”-“Clown” etc.) is stopped on the active line (when “Replay P” wins), the RT5 state is changed. The game state is maintained and the “pseudo bonus” is also maintained.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay P” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 6” (for example, “Apple 1” − “ Bell 1 ”-“ Apple 1 ”, etc.) are stopped and displayed on the active line (when the replay role related to“ Replay 6 ”wins). In this case, the RT5 state is maintained, and the “pseudo bonus” is maintained for the gaming state. That is, in the RT5 state, when the replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, the “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state) is maintained regardless of the type of replay combination displayed.

  Next, let us consider a case where “special bell removal” (abbreviated “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT5 state. In this case, in the RT5 state, when the symbol combination (for example, “Bell 1”-“Bell 1”-“Apple 1”, etc.) related to “Special Bell Removal” is stopped and displayed on the active line (“Special Bell Removal”). When the replay combination relating to "" wins), the RT state shifts from the RT5 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the “pseudo bonus” to the “normal state”.

[RT6 state (pseudo bonus relief state)]
(1) Types of replay combination to be won internally First, the types of replay combination to be internally won in the RT6 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT6 state column, the lottery values related to the replay combination are abbreviated as “F_Lip G5_213” to “F_Lip G5_XX1” (winning numbers “13” to “15”). ). That is, in the RT6 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay defined by the small role / replay data pointers “13” to “15” is a lottery target of the replay role.

  As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT6 state, “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. ) Column defines lottery values, and “special bell removal” is also subject to lottery.

  Replay roles common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G5 — 213” to “F_Lip G5_XX1” (small role / replay data pointers “13” to “15”) are defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. As described above, the replay roles are related to “C_RT1 Lip 01” to “C_RT1 Lip 08” and “C_RT5 Lip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 18”. That is, the common abbreviations “F_Lip G5_213” to “F_Lip G5_XX1” have “Replay 5” and “Replay 6” overlapped in common. Hereinafter, the group of replay roles related to “Replay 5” and “Replay 6” that win the overlap will be referred to as “Replay G5”.

  In addition, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G5 — 213” (small role / replay data pointer “13”), the replay role to be won is only the common replay role described above. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G5 — 231” (small role / replay data pointer “14”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” is duplicated. Then, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G5_XX1” (data pointer for small role / replay “15”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 02” is won repeatedly. That is, between the abbreviations “F_Lip G5_213” to “F_Lip G5_XX1”, the types of replay roles related to “maintenance lip” that overlaps in addition to the common replay roles are different.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probability in the RT6 state of the various replay roles described above will be described. As described above, the RT6 state is included in any one of “Replay 5” (“C_RT1 Lip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 08”) and “Replay 6” (“C_RT5 Lip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 18”). The replay role wins internally.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery values of the abbreviations “F_Lip G5_213” to “F_Lip G5_XX1” defined in the RT6 state column are set to relatively large values. Has been. That is, in the RT6 state, the winning probability of “Replay G5” is set to be high.

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state using the RT6 state as a transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where in the RT6 state, the player has won the replay role of “Replay G5”.

  In this case, when the gaming state is a state during the ART gaming period (for example, when the gaming state shifts to the “pseudo bonus relief state” of the “pseudo bonus” during the ART operation), “replay 6” is set. Push order navigation is performed so that such symbol combinations are stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, the stop button is pressed in order to prevent the RT state from shifting to the RT1 state. In this push order navigation, the push order of three choices is notified. When the player presses the stop button according to the push order navigation, and the symbol combination related to “Replay 6” is stopped and displayed on the active line (in the case of the correct push order answer), the RT state is changed from the RT6 state. The RT5 state transitions. That is, the gaming state shifts from the “pseudo bonus relief state” to the “pseudo bonus”.

  However, if the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Replay 6” is not stopped and displayed on the active line (in the case of incorrect answer in the push order), the symbol combination related to “Replay 5”. Is stopped on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT6 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the “pseudo bonus relief state” to the “normal state”.

  Next, consider a case where “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT6 state. In this case, when the symbol combination (for example, “Bell 1”-“Bell 1”-“Apple 1”, etc.) related to “Special Bell Removal” is stopped on the active line (“Special Bell Removal” is awarded) ), The RT state shifts from the RT6 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the “pseudo bonus relief state” (ART state) to the “normal state”.

[RT7 state (chance zone)]
(1) Types of replay combination to be won internally First, the types of replay combination to be internally won in the RT7 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT7 state column, the lottery values relating to the replay role are abbreviations “F_Lip G1A”, “F_Lip G1B”, “F_Lip G2A”, “F_Lip”. G2B ”,“ F_Lip G3_213 ”to“ F_Lip G3_321 ”, and“ F_Lip G9 ”(winning numbers“ 2 ”to“ 9 ”and“ 30 ”) are defined in the columns. That is, in the RT7 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay defined by the small role / replay data pointers “2” to “9” and “30” is the lottery target of the replay role.

  As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT7 state, “special bell removal” (abbreviated “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. ) Column defines lottery values, and “special bell removal” is also subject to lottery.

  Replay roles common to the abbreviations “F_Lip G3 — 213” to “F_Lip G3 — 321” (small role / replay data pointers “6” to “9”) are defined in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. As shown in the figure, it is a replay role related to “C_RT1 lip 01” to “C_RT1 lip 08”, “C_RT2 lip 01” to “C_RT2 lip 08”, and “C_normal lip 01” to “C_normal lip 24”. That is, in the abbreviations “F_Lip G3_213” to “F_Lip G3_321”, “Replay 5”, “Replay 3”, and “Replay 0” are duplicated in common. Hereinafter, the group of replay roles related to “Replay 5”, “Replay 3”, and “Replay 0” that are won in duplicate will be referred to as “Replay G3”.

  Note that the replay combination to be won in the abbreviation “F_Lip G3 — 213” (the small combination / replay data pointer “6”) is only the common replay combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G3_231” (small role / replay data pointer “7”), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Maintenance Lip 01” is won in duplicate. In the abbreviation “F_Lip G3_312” (small pointer / replay data pointer “8”), in addition to the above-described common replay role, the replays related to “C_Maintenance Lip 02” and “C_RT5 Lip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 18”. Duplicate roles are won. In addition, in the abbreviation “F_Lip G3_321” (data pointer “9” for small role / replay), in addition to the common replay role described above, the replay role related to “C_Keep Lip 03” is won in duplicate. That is, among the abbreviations “F_Lip G3 — 213” to “F_Lip G3 — 321”, the types of replay roles related to “maintenance lip” that overlaps in addition to the common replay roles are mainly different.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probability in the RT7 state of the various replay roles described above will be described. As described above, in the RT7 state, a replay combination included in any of the replay combination groups of “Replay G1”, “Replay G2”, “Replay G3”, and “Replay G9” is internally won.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the winning probability (high probability) of “Replay G3” (abbreviated as “F_Lip G3_213” to “F_Lip G3_321”) is “Replay”. It is set to be higher than the winning probability (medium probability) of “G1” or “Replay G2” (abbreviations “F_Lip G1A”, “F_Lip G1B”, “F_Lip G2A”, “F_Lip G2B”). In this embodiment, the winning probability (very low probability) of “Replay G9” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”) is “Replay G1” or “Replay G2” (abbreviations “F_Lip G1A”, “F_Lip G1B”). ”,“ F_Lip G2A ”, and“ F_Lip G2B ”) are set to be lower than the winning probability (medium probability).

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state with the RT7 state as the transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where, in the RT7 state, the replay combination of “Replay G1” is won, that is, the replay combinations related to “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are won.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “Red 7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state transitions from the RT7 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 100 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay B” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay B” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 1” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Replay 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT3 state, and the gaming state shifts from “chance zone” to “between the pseudo BB flag”.

  Next, in the RT7 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G2” is won, that is, a case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate is considered.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” (for example, “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “BAR”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay R” wins), the RT state Shifts from the RT7 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 50 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay R” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay R” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 2” (for example, “Red 7” − “ Red 7 "-" Bell 1 "etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT4 state, and the gaming state also shifts from the “chance zone” to “between the pseudo RB flags”.

  Next, in the RT7 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G3” is won, that is, a case where “Replay 0”, “Replay 3”, and “Replay 5” are overlapped is considered.

  In this case, when the stop button is pushed forward, the symbol combination related to “Replay 0” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT7 state is maintained, and the gaming state is also maintained in the “chance zone”. On the other hand, when the stop button is irregularly pressed, push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In this push order navigation, the push order of four choices is notified. That is, stop button push order navigation is performed so that the RT state does not shift from the RT7 state to the RT1 state. When the player presses the stop button according to the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is stopped and displayed on the active line (in the case of the correct push order answer), the RT state changes from the RT7 state. The RT2 state transitions. That is, the gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “pseudo bonus high probability state”.

  However, if the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to “Replay 3” is not stopped on the active line (in the case of incorrect push order), the symbol combination related to “Replay 5”. Is stopped on the active line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “normal state”.

  Next, in the RT7 state, a case where a replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, that is, a case where “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are double won is considered.

  In this case, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” (for example, “Clown”-“Clown”-“Clown” etc.) is stopped on the active line (when “Replay P” wins), the RT state is: Transition from the RT7 state to the RT5 state. That is, the gaming state shifts from “chance zone” to “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 250 games is awarded.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (when “Replay P” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay P” is related to the symbol combination “Replay P”. (For example, “apple 1” − “bell 1” − “apple 1”, etc.) is stopped and displayed on the active line (the replay role related to “replay 6” wins). In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT5 state, and the gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “pseudo bonus”. At this time, an ART of 250 games is awarded. That is, in the RT7 state, when the replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, the gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “pseudo bonus” regardless of the displayed replay combination.

  Next, consider a case where “special bell removal” (abbreviated as “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT7 state. In this case, when the symbol combination (for example, “Bell 1”-“Bell 1”-“Apple 1”, etc.) related to “Special Bell Removal” is stopped on the active line (“Special Bell Removal” is awarded) ) The RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “normal state”.

[Correspondence table between RT state and gaming state]
FIG. 68 shows the correspondence between the RT state and the gaming state described in the RT state transition flow of FIG. In the correspondence table shown in FIG. 68, a circle is indicated in the RT state column corresponding to each gaming state.

  68, “general gaming state” means “initial state” and “normal state”, and therefore, in FIG. 68, a circle mark is written in the RT0 state and the RT1 state. 68 means the “pseudo bonus” in the RT5 state and the “pseudo bonus relief state” in the RT6 state, and therefore, in FIG. 68, a circle is written in the RT5 state and the RT6 state. Yes.

  In addition, the “ART end state (AT inactive state)” in FIG. 68 is a game state in which the ART game (AT function) is ended and only the high RT function (RT5 or RT6 state) is operating. Indicates. Therefore, in the “ART end state (AT non-operating state)” in FIG. 68, a circle is written in the RT5 state and the RT6 state.

<Replay consecutive winning (operation) count function>
[Outline of replay consecutive winning count function]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of counting the number of consecutive replay winnings in the “normal game state”. In the present embodiment, when the replay combination wins (activates) continuously for a predetermined number of times, the “pseudo bonus high probability state” (RT2 state) becomes high in which the transition probability to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) increases. Perform navigation to change the gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the “normal game state”, when the replay combination is continuously won (operated) for a predetermined number of times, the transition to the “ART state” is substantially confirmed.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the “normal game state”, the number of consecutive winnings of the replay role is counted by the replay counter. The replay roles counted here are replay roles included in the replay role groups of “Replay G1”, “Replay G2”, “Replay G3”, “Replay G8”, and “Replay G9”. Next, with reference to an AT lottery table for shifting the RT state to the RT2 state, lottery is performed as to whether to operate the AT based on the value of the replay counter. When this AT lottery is won, the transition navigation (AT) to the RT2 state is activated, and the gaming state can be shifted from the “normal gaming state” to the “pseudo bonus high probability state”. As a result, the probability of transition to the “pseudo bonus” increases.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the replay counter (the number of consecutive winnings of the replay role) reaches a predetermined number, the transition navigation (AT) to the RT2 state is won with a probability of 100%. The lottery value of the lottery table is set. Further, in the present embodiment, three types of modes having different probabilities of winning the AT lottery performed at the time of the replay continuous winning described above are prepared. Specifically, three types of modes are prepared: “normal mode”, “high accuracy mode”, and “super high accuracy mode”. In the present embodiment, a predetermined mode is selected (set) by lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning and the management of the value of the replay counter (the number of consecutive winnings of the replay role) are performed by the sub-control circuit 42 as described later. Therefore, the sub-control circuit 42 is provided with various table data and a replay counter, which will be described later, necessary for the AT lottery process during continuous replay winning. The value of the replay counter is cleared when the RT state is a state other than the RT0 state, the RT1 state, and the RT7 state.

[Mode lottery table]
Next, the mode lottery table used in the mode lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 69 and 70. 69 is a mode in which the relationship between each mode (“normal mode”, “high accuracy mode”, and “super high accuracy mode”) and the corresponding lottery value is specified for each setting (setting 1 to setting 6). FIG. 70 shows a lottery table, and FIG. 70 is a table showing lottery values defined in FIG. 69 by winning probability (% display). In addition, what is actually stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 42 is a mode lottery table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 69 and 70, in the mode lottery table of the present embodiment, the lottery value is set so that the “ultra-high accuracy mode” can be easily won when the set numerical value (1 to 6) increases. ing.

[Outline of mode lottery processing]
In the mode lottery process using the mode lottery table of FIG. 69, first, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 127 in the present embodiment) are defined corresponding to each mode. Subtract by lottery value. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). If the result of the subtraction becomes negative (a “digit” occurs) in a predetermined mode, the mode is won.

  In the present embodiment, this mode lottery process is performed when the gaming state shifts to a “pseudo bonus” (ART state). The information regarding the type of the mode determined (winned) at this time is that the gaming state transitions to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) again after the end of ART (after transitioning to the “normal gaming state”). Hold up.

  Note that the timing of the mode lottery process (transition opportunity) is not limited to this example, and is performed, for example, when the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) ends (when the sub control circuit 42 receives a pseudo bonus end command). May be. Also, the end timing of the mode once held is not limited to this example. For example, when a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) have elapsed after the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) ends, the mode end trigger (transition trigger) may be used. In this case, the mode may be set to “normal mode” without performing mode lottery regardless of the current mode.

[AT lottery table for consecutive replays]
Next, the replay continuous winning AT lottery table used in the AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning (operation) will be described with reference to FIGS. 71 and 72. FIG. In the replay continuous winning AT lottery table of FIG. 71, the relationship between each value of the replay counter (“2” to “5”) and the lottery value of the navigation navigation winning to the RT2 state is defined for each mode. Yes. FIG. 72 is a table showing the lottery values defined in FIG. 71 by the winning probability (% display). What is actually stored in the sub-ROM 82 of the sub-control circuit 42 is an AT lottery table for continuous replay winning shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 71 and 72, in the replay continuous winning AT lottery table of the present embodiment, the lottery value increases as the value of the replay counter increases (the winning probability of the transition navigation to the RT2 state increases). . In the “normal mode” and the “high-accuracy mode”, when the value of the replay counter is “5” (when the replay combination is operated five times continuously), the winning probability of the transition navigation to the RT2 state is 100. %become. Further, in the “ultra-high accuracy mode”, when the value of the replay counter is “4” (when the replay combination is operated continuously four times), the winning probability of the navigation navigation to the RT2 state becomes 100%.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the mode is “normal mode” or “high-accuracy mode”, if the replay combination is actuated five times in the “normal game state”, the provision of ART is substantially confirmed. . Further, when the mode is the “ultra-high accuracy mode”, when the replay combination is operated four times continuously in the “normal game state”, the provision of the ART is substantially confirmed.

[Outline of AT lottery processing for consecutive replays]
In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery process using the AT lottery table at the time of continuous replay in FIG. 71, first, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 255 in the present embodiment) Subtraction is performed with a lottery value defined in accordance with the current mode and the value of the replay counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). If the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs), it means that the navigation to the RT2 state is won.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning is performed in the normal gaming state process (described later with reference to FIG. 117) under the control of the sub CPU 81, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Not. For example, the above-described AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning and the management of the value of the replay counter (the number of consecutive winnings of the replay role) may be performed by the main control circuit 41. Specific processing in this case will be described in Modification 4 described later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which the game state is shifted to the “pseudo bonus high probability state” (RT2 state) when the replay combination wins (activates) a predetermined number of times in the “normal game state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the “normal game state”, when the replay role has won a predetermined number of times, the navigation is performed so that the game state is directly shifted from the “normal game state” to the “ART state” (RT5 or RT6 state). May be. When the gaming state shifts to the “ART state”, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) is predetermined in the reel acceleration process at the start of the ART game. You may make it perform the reel effect displayed on this line (for example, center line). In this case, the game state may be shifted to the “ART state” (RT5 or RT6 state) by displaying a symbol combination different from a predetermined symbol combination (for example, red 7 assortment) by navigation.

<Adding lottery for ART games>
In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, in the game of “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state), the number of ART games is added and lottery is performed. Since this process is controlled by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51), various tables, various control flags, various control counters, and various control data necessary for this process are stored in the main ROM 52, the main RAM 53, and the like. .

[Contents of extra lottery]
In this embodiment, when a specific combination is won during the “pseudo bonus”, the number of ART games is added and lottery is performed. Specifically, in this embodiment, a small role relating to “Bell” (a small combination / replay data pointer “31” to “39” (“F_BELL ALL” in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 22 to 24)). , “F_middle bell 1” to “F_middle bell 4” and “F_right bell 1” to “F_right bell 4”) win the winning lottery.

  Next, an additional lottery table (addition lottery setting changing means) for the number of ART games will be described with reference to FIG. The extra lottery table indicates a correspondence relationship between the value (“0” to “11”) of the “addition occurrence flag / type” corresponding to the number of extra games and the corresponding lottery value.

  In the present embodiment, when the extra lottery is won during the “pseudo bonus”, the number of extra games won (the value of the additional occurrence flag and type) is won in the reel acceleration process performed at the start of the next unit game. Based on this, a predetermined reel effect (reel action effect and symbol display effect) is performed. In other words, if the value of the additional generation flag / type is “2” or more (when the additional number of ART games is confirmed), the value of the additional generation flag / type is set to the value of the additional generation flag / type during the next unit game acceleration process. Based on this, a predetermined reel effect is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the value of the extra generation flag / type is “0” or “1”, it means that the extra lottery has not been won. In this case, the extra number of ART games is Not done. However, when the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is “0”, not only the addition of the number of ART games but also the reel effect is not performed, but when the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is “1”. The reel production (unfortunate production: only the reel action production) different from the case where the winning lottery is won is performed at the start of the next unit game.

  Furthermore, in the additional lottery table of the present embodiment, as in the lottery value change table in the RT1 state shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 73, when the addition flag / type is “2” or more, the set numerical value (1 to 6) increases and the lottery value also increases linearly. Set to Specifically, in this example, the lottery table is set so that when the set numerical value increases by 1, the lottery value increases by 20.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the set numerical value (1 to 6) increases, the winning probability (reel production frequency) of the extra lottery in the “pseudo bonus” increases. In the present embodiment, the setting in the lottery value change table in the RT1 state shown in FIG. 25 and the setting in the extra lottery table are linked. Therefore, by changing the setting, it is possible to change the probability that the specific symbol of the left reel 3L that constitutes the main display combination that triggers the transition to the “pseudo bonus” is displayed, and increase the number of ART games. The winning probability of lottery can be changed. In this case, the current setting can be predicted by grasping the frequency at which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L at the start of the “pseudo bonus” game.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which, in the extra lottery table, the extra lottery flag / type “2” or more lottery values are linearly increased with respect to an increase in the set numerical value (1 to 6). The present invention is not limited to this. If it is set so that the total value of the lottery value of the addition generation flag / type “2” or more increases as the set numerical value (1-6) increases, the addition generation flag / type “2” or more The lottery value in each value can be arbitrarily set.

  In the extra lottery process for the number of ART games using the extra lottery table in FIG. 73, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment) is used as an extra generation flag and type. The lottery value specified for each value is sequentially subtracted. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). If the result of the subtraction is negative (“digit” is generated), the addition generation flag / type (number of added games) is won. The above-described extra lottery process is performed in the RT game number process (see FIG. 109, which will be described later).

<Continuous lottery for ART>
In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state), the “pseudo bonus” (ART) is continuously lottery. Since this process is controlled by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51), various tables, various control flags, various control counters, and various control data necessary for this process are stored in the main ROM 52, the main RAM 53, and the like. .

[Contents of ART continuous lottery]
In this embodiment, the symbol combination “Replay B”, “Replay R”, “Replay P” or “Replay 6” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the RT state shifts to the RT5 state (“pseudo bonus”). At the same time, continuous lottery of ART (“pseudo bonus”) is performed.

  Here, the ART continuous lottery table used in the ART continuous lottery will be described with reference to FIG. The ART continuation lottery table shows the correspondence between the value (“0” to “5”) of the “ART continuation generation flag / counter” corresponding to the number of continuation sets (number of continuation stocks) of “pseudo bonus” and the lottery value. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 74, in this embodiment, when an ART continuation generation flag / counter of “1” or more is acquired by the ART continuation lottery, it means that the ART continuation is won. For example, when the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter “3” is acquired, three sets of “pseudo bonus” games (one set is 100 games) are continued.

  In the ART lottery process using the ART continuation lottery table of FIG. 74, first, a random number extracted from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 255 in the present embodiment) is used as the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter. It subtracts sequentially with the lottery value specified every time. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). When the subtraction result becomes negative (“digit” occurs), the value of the ART continuation generation flag / counter (the number of continuation stocks) at that time is won. The above-mentioned ART continuous lottery process is performed in a winning search process (see FIG. 107, which will be described later).

  In the present embodiment, an example in which one type of lottery value setting in the ART continuous lottery table is provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of types of lottery value settings in the ART continuous lottery table may be provided.

<Basic configuration of reel production>
[Outline of reel production]
In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, in a predetermined unit game in the “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state) or the “pseudo bonus relief state” (RT6 state), the reels are accelerated during the reel acceleration process performed at the start of the game. Various reel effects are performed by controlling the operation. Here, the configuration of the reel effect pattern used in common in various reel effects, the various excitation pattern data of the reels used in each reel effect pattern, and the like will be described. The operations of various reel effects described below are controlled by the main CPU 51, and various tables, various control flags, various control counters, various control data and the like necessary for the control are stored in the main ROM 52 and the main RAM 53. The

  The reel acceleration process period is a period during which a player cannot perform a game operation (substantially equivalent to a lock state). Therefore, in the reel effect performed during the acceleration process, it is not necessary to perform a separate lock process, so that the amount of data necessary for the reel effect can be reduced and the process can be simplified.

  The reel effect performed in the present embodiment includes a reel action effect and a symbol display effect. The reel action effect is mainly an effect of vibrating the reel, and the symbol display effect is, for example, a specific symbol combination (for example, “red 7 uniform”, “RB” described later) corresponding to the transition process of the gaming state. This is an effect of displaying “match” and “clown match” on a predetermined line. In the present embodiment, a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect after the reel action effect (the “addition effect”, “clown removal effect”, “pseudo bonus prize masquerade effect”, and “continuation finalized effect” described later), Two types of reel effects are prepared: a reel effect that performs only an action effect (“unfortunate effect” described later).

[Description of stop symbol position table and effect pattern type during reel effect]
Here, various reel effect patterns prepared in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the reel effect stop symbol position table shown in FIG. The reel effect stop symbol position table shows the types of reel effect patterns (effect pattern types “0” to “7”) and reels at the time of reel effects (symbol display effects) performed corresponding to each effect pattern type. The corresponding relationship with the symbol stop position (position on the effective line) is shown. The numerical value of the symbol stop position of each reel corresponds to the symbol position value defined in the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the contents of the production pattern defined in the extra production line lottery table will be described.

  The “unfortunate effect” corresponding to the effect pattern type “0” is a reel effect that is performed, for example, when an additional flag / type “1” is acquired by an additional lottery (when the number of added games is 0). In the “sorry effect”, only the reel action effect is performed, and the symbol display effect is not performed. Therefore, in the reel effect stop symbol position table, the stop symbol position of each reel is not defined in the column of effect pattern type “0”.

  The “center line red 7 aligned” effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “1” is “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” (“red 7 aligned”) on the center line after the reel action effect. This is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect that displays a symbol combination (a special symbol combination).

  The “top line red 7 complete” effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “2” is the top line (the upper area of the left reel 3L, the upper area of the middle reel 3C, and the upper area of the right reel 3R after the reel action effect. This is a reel effect that provides a symbol display effect of displaying a symbol combination of “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” (a special symbol combination) on the connecting line).

  The “bottom line red 7 aligned” effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “3” is the bottom line (the lower area of the left reel 3L, the lower area of the middle reel 3C, and the lower area of the right reel 3R after the reel action effect. This is a reel effect that provides a symbol display effect of displaying a symbol combination of “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” (a special symbol combination) on the connecting line).

  “Cross-up line red 7 complete” production corresponding to the production pattern type “4” is performed after the reel action production, the cross-up line (the lower area of the left reel 3L, the middle area of the middle reel 3C, and the upper stage of the right reel 3R). This is a reel effect that provides a symbol display effect of displaying a symbol combination of “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” (a special symbol combination) on a line connecting areas).

  “Crossdown line red 7 complete” production corresponding to the production pattern type “5” is performed after the reel action production, the crossdown line (the upper area of the left reel 3L, the middle area of the middle reel 3C, and the lower stage of the right reel 3R). This is a reel effect that provides a symbol display effect of displaying a symbol combination of “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” (a special symbol combination) on a line connecting areas).

  The “center line clown matching” direction corresponding to the direction pattern type “6” is a combination of symbols of “clown”-“clown”-“clown” (“clown alignment”) on the center line after the reel action effect This is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect for displaying a symbol combination).

  Then, the “center line RB aligned” effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “7” is a pattern of “red 7”-“red 7”-“BAR” (“RB aligned”) on the center line after the reel action effect. This is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect for displaying a combination (a special symbol combination).

[Reel action production]
Next, the content of the reel action operation (rotation operation) performed during the reel action production will be described. In this embodiment, three types of reel action patterns (reel action pattern 0, reel action pattern 1, and reel action pattern 2) are prepared.

  The reel action pattern 0 is a reel action pattern selected when the reel action effect is not performed. In this case, the reel effect is not performed and normal acceleration processing is performed.

  The reel action pattern 1 is a reel action pattern that is performed when the “unfortunate effect” corresponding to the effect pattern type “0” is selected. In the reel action pattern 1, the reel effect is finished after each reel is vibrated.

  The reel action pattern 2 is a reel action pattern that is performed when any of the production pattern types “1” to “7” is selected. In the reel action pattern 2, after performing the vibration operation, reverse rotation operation and forward rotation operation of the reel in this order, the symbol combination corresponding to the production pattern type (for example, “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” ) Is displayed on a predetermined line, and the reel effect is terminated.

  Hereinafter, various tables used for controlling the reel action effect will be described. The various tables described below are referred to in the game start effect control process shown in FIG. 91 described later.

[Reel action pattern table]
The reel action pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel action pattern table, reel control flag data for identifying the type of the reel action pattern described above is defined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 76, reel control flag data “0”, “1”, and “2” are associated with reel action pattern 0, reel action pattern 1, and reel action pattern 2, respectively.

[Reel action data selection table]
Next, the reel action data selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel effect data selection table shows the correspondence between the value (number) of the reel action pattern and the reel action data selection index for specifying the reel action operation to be executed. For example, when the value of the reel action pattern is “2”, the reel action data corresponding to the reel action data selection index “RESEL_SR” is selected.

  For example, when the value of the reel action pattern is “0”, the reel action data corresponding to the reel action data selection index “RESEL_AC” is selected. When the value of the reel action pattern is “0”, the reel effect data is not performed and the normal acceleration process is performed as described above. Therefore, the reel action data corresponding to the reel effect data selection index “RESEL_AC” is Data used in normal acceleration processing.

  The reel action data selection table in FIG. 77 also shows the relationship between the value of each reel action pattern and the time required for the corresponding reel action effect process. The time required for the reel action effect processing is calculated by the timer value used for the reel action pattern × 1.1172 msec.

[Reel action code determination table]
Next, the reel action code determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel action code determination table includes each reel action data selection index shown in FIG. 77 and a reel action code (sub-execution data) constituting a reel action effect execution code (execution data) corresponding to the reel action data selection index. ) Indicates the corresponding relationship with the reel action code index.

  Here, the specified contents of the data in the reel action code determination table will be described in more detail by taking, for example, the case where the reel action data selection index is “RESEL_SR” (when the reel action pattern 2 is selected) as an example.

  When the reel action data selection index is “RESEL_SR”, as shown in FIG. 78, the reel action code index column includes “REDAT_RVB”, “REDAT_W15”, “REDAT_RUP”, “REDAT_RAC”, and “End code” from the top. "Reel action code index" is defined in this order. This is because, when “RESEL_SR” is selected as the reel action data selection index, the reel action code specified in “REDAT_RVB”, the reel action code specified in “REDAT_W15”, and the reel action code specified in “REDAT_RUP” , “REDAT_RAC” and the reel action code specified in “END CODE” are executed in this order.

[Reel action code table]
Next, the reel action code table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel action code table shows a correspondence relationship between each reel action code index shown in FIG. 78 and information related to the content of the reel action effect corresponding thereto.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of motor excitation signal patterns (excitation data) relating to the reel acceleration conditions and the rotation direction at the time of reel action production are provided, and the number of executions of each excitation signal pattern and combinations of excitation signal patterns of different types By changing, various reel action effects are possible. Therefore, in the reel action code table shown in FIG. 79, as information on the content of the reel action effect, the address of excitation data (“MGDAT_AP”, “MGDAT_RM16”, “MGDAT_VIBR”, etc.) that is information for specifying excitation data, and The production frequency data for each excitation data is defined.

  The number-of-effects data defines the number of executions of the corresponding excitation data and information about whether or not an end code (operation end information) is included after the excitation data is executed a prescribed number of times. When a plurality of excitation data addresses are defined for one reel action code index, the excitation data (reel action code) of the excitation data address described at the top in the table shown in FIG. ) Are sequentially performed from the rendering operation.

  For example, in the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action code index “REDAT_RVB”, first, the excitation operation (reel action code) of “MGDAT_W1ST” is executed once, and then the excitation operation of “MGDAT_W5FR” is executed eight times. Next, the excitation operation of “MGDAT_VIBR” is executed 20 times. Then, after performing the excitation operation of “MGDAT_W5FR” eight times, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action data index “REDAT_RVB” is ended.

[Excitation data table]
Next, the excitation data table will be described with reference to FIG. The excitation data table shows the correspondence between each excitation data address defined in FIG. 79 and various pieces of information related to the contents of the corresponding excitation data (excitation operation).

  In the present embodiment, as information related to the contents of excitation data, excitation direction (reel rotation direction) data, excitation timer value (number of interrupt processing), and presence / absence of an end code are defined. In addition, when information on the contents of a plurality of excitation data (excitation operations) is defined in the excitation data address, the excitation data is sequentially executed from the excitation data described at the top in the table shown in FIG.

  For example, in the excitation operation (normal acceleration processing operation) of the reel with the excitation data address “MGDAT_AP”, first, the reel is rotated in the forward direction (the direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) for the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “6”. The operation is performed once. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once for the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “5”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once for a period corresponding to the excitation timer value “4”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated three times for the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once for a period corresponding to the excitation timer value “2”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated twice for a period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated twice for a period corresponding to the excitation timer value “2”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once for a period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated three times for the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “2”. Finally, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once for the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”. Note that the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “1” corresponds to a period of one interrupt process, and is 1.1172 msec in this embodiment.

  For example, in the excitation operation of the reel with the excitation data address “MGDAT_VIBR”, first, the reel is rotated in the forward direction for a period corresponding to the excitation timer value “24”. Next, the reel is rotated in the reverse direction (the direction opposite to the arrow A direction in FIG. 6) for a period corresponding to the excitation timer value “24”. Further, for example, in the excitation operation of the reel with the excitation data address “MGDAT_RM16”, the operation of rotating the reel in the reverse direction is repeated 8 times for the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “10”.

[Example of basic operation of reel production]
Here, an example of the basic operation flow of the reel effect will be described with reference to FIG. The operation example of the reel effect shown in FIG. 81 is an operation example of the reel effect (the “addition effect” described later) performed when winning the extra lottery for the number of ART games during the “pseudo bonus”, and the effect pattern This is an example of reel production operation when the type is “1” (“center line red 7 assorted”).

  In the reel production (“addition production”) shown in FIG. 81, after the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 (“RESEL_SR”) is performed, “red 7”-“red 7”-“ A symbol display effect for displaying the symbol combination “red 7” is performed. Therefore, in the reel production in this case, when the start lever is operated by the player and the unit game (acceleration processing) is started, first, the reels are stopped for a predetermined time (“MGDAT_W1ST” and “MGDAT_W5FR”). Next, a reel vibration operation is performed (MGDAT_VIBR). Next, the reel stops for a predetermined time (“MGDAT_W5FR”).

  Thereafter, the reel is reversely rotated (REDAT_RUP). Next, the reel is rotated forward (REDAT_RAC). As a result, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 (“RESEL_SR”) ends.

  After the reel action effect is finished, a reel effect constant speed process (MGDAT_AP) is performed. Then, after the reel effect constant speed process, a symbol display effect is performed.

  In the symbol display effect of “center line red 7 aligned”, the symbol “red 7” is first stopped (held) on the center line in the left reel 3L. In this stop operation, a reel action corresponding to “RESEL_DC” in the reel action determination table of FIG. 78 is performed. Specifically, a reverse rotation operation, a relaxation operation, and a forward rotation operation are performed in this order on the left reel 3L (operation specified by “MGDAT_DP” in the excitation data table in FIG. 80), and the left reel 3L Control is performed so that the pattern “red 7” appears to stop.

  Next, in the middle reel 3C, the symbol “red 7” is stopped (held) on the center line. Then, in the right reel 3R, the symbol “red 7” is stopped (held) on the center line. Each stop operation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is also executed by a reel action corresponding to “RESEL_DC”, similarly to the stop operation of the left reel 3L. Then, the operation of all the reels is maintained (the signal is continuously sent to the same excitation phase). Thereby, the symbol display effect ends.

  In the “addition effect”, as will be described later, a reel effect may be performed a plurality of times in accordance with the number of added games (the value of the addition occurrence flag and type) won by the extra lottery. In this case, after the symbol display effect ends, the operation returns to the reel action effect operation again. Further, as described later, in the “addition effect”, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “0” is finally obtained regardless of the number of added games (value of the addition occurrence flag / type) won by the extra lottery. ("Sorry effect") is executed and the reel effect ends. FIG. 81 also shows a flow of random acceleration processing of the reels performed after the “addition effect”, but the random acceleration processing will be described in detail later.

<Reel production>
In the present embodiment, when any one of the following conditions (1) to (4) is satisfied, a predetermined unit game is started at the start of the unit game (game) that satisfies the condition (at the time of acceleration processing). Reel production.
(1) When winning a lottery with the number of ART games in “Pseudo Bonus” (2) The winning combination of “30” (abbreviated as “F_Lip G9”) and winning “Pierrot Match” Is not displayed on the active line (when a clown is missed)
(3) After the gaming state falls from “between pseudo BB flag” or “between pseudo RB flag” (special game preparation state) to “normal state”, the gaming state is changed to “pseudo bonus relief state” (ART state) (4) When winning the ART continuous lottery executed when the game state shifts to "pseudo bonus"

  Hereinafter, the reel effects performed in the above cases (1) to (4) are referred to as “addition effect”, “clown loss effect”, “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”, and “continuation confirmed effect”, respectively.

[Additional production]
The “additional effect” is a reel effect that is performed when an extra lottery for the number of ART games is won during the “pseudo bonus”. The content of the “addition effect” is determined based on the value of the addition occurrence flag and type (number of added games) won by the extra lottery. Specifically, the value (“0” to “6”) of the effect pattern type described in FIG. 75 is determined by lottery based on the value of the extra generation flag / type (“1” to “11”). . In the “addition effect”, a reel effect corresponding to the determined value of the effect pattern type is performed.

  In addition, when the extra generation flag and type “0” is acquired by the extra lottery (when the extra lottery is non-winning), as shown in FIG. 73, the reel effect is not performed. In the present embodiment, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “7” (“center line RB alignment”) is not performed in the “addition effect”.

  Furthermore, in the “add-on effect”, the number of reel effects performed in one acceleration processing period is not limited to one, but can be performed a plurality of times. In this case, the number of reel effects includes the value of the extra flag / type (“1” to “11”) acquired by the extra lottery and the subtraction value of the extra flag / type described later corresponding to the effect pattern type ( “0” to “5”).

  Hereinafter, various tables used for controlling the content of the “addition effect” and an operation example of the “addition effect” will be described. Since the operation of “addition effect” is controlled by the main control circuit 41, various tables described below are stored in the main ROM 52.

(1) Extra production line lottery table First, the extra production line lottery table (production pattern determining means) will be described with reference to FIG. The extra production line lottery table defines lottery values for each production pattern type (reel production contents) set for each extra generation flag / type value ("1" to "11") acquired by the extra lottery. To do.

  In “addition effect”, the type of symbol combination and the type of display line to be displayed at the time of symbol display effect are determined based on the value of the effect pattern type. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 82, as the type of display symbol in the “additional effect”, the symbol combination “red 7 uniform” (“red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7”) Alternatively, a symbol combination of “match clown” (“clown”-“clown”-“clown”) is prepared. In addition, as a display line, a center line, a top line, a bottom line, a cross-up line and a cross-down line are prepared for a symbol combination of “red 7”, and for a symbol combination of “clown”. Prepare only the center line.

  In the lottery process of the effect pattern type using the extra effect line lottery table in FIG. 82, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 255 in the present embodiment) is used as an extra generation flag. Subsequent subtraction is performed sequentially with the lottery value of the effect pattern type set for each value of the type. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). When the subtraction result is negative (“digit” occurs), the value of the effect pattern type at that time is won. This lottery process is performed in an additional effect stop position determination process (see FIG. 93 described later).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 82, the lottery value is defined only for the effect pattern type “0” in the column of the extra generation flag and type “1”, and the value is “256”. Therefore, when the value of the extra generation flag / type is “1”, the production pattern type “0” is always won, and the “sorry production” (reel action production only) is performed.

  In the extra production line lottery table shown in FIG. 82, the lottery value of the production pattern type “1” is defined when the extra generation flag / type value is “3” or more, and the extra generation flag / type value is set. Only in the case of “3” or more, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “1” is won. In addition, the lottery values of the production pattern types “2” to “5” are defined when the value of the additional generation flag / type is “2” or more, and the value of the additional generation flag / type is “2” or more. Only in this case, a reel effect corresponding to these effect pattern types is won.

  Further, in the extra effect line lottery table shown in FIG. 82, the lottery value of the effect pattern type “6” is defined when the extra generation flag / type value is “7” or more. Only when the value is “7” or more, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “6” is won. In the present embodiment, when the value of the extra generation flag / type is “2” or more, the extra production line lottery table is set so as not to win the reel production (“unfortunate production”) corresponding to the production pattern type “0”. Is set.

(2) Addition Generation Flag / Type Data Subtraction Value Table Next, an addition generation flag / type data subtraction value table will be described with reference to FIG. The addition generation flag / type data subtraction value table is used when determining control data (a subtraction value for addition generation flag / type) for controlling the number of reel effects performed in the “addition effect”.

  The addition generation flag / type data subtraction value table includes each effect pattern type (reel effect contents) and a corresponding subtraction value (any one of “0”, “1”, “2”, and “5”). Define the correspondence. The value of “corresponding subtraction game number” described in the extra generation flag / type data subtraction value table is a value obtained by converting the subtraction value into the number of games. Specifically, the value of “corresponding subtraction game number” is the addition corresponding to the addition occurrence flag / type after subtraction (after update) from the addition game number / type corresponding to the addition occurrence flag / type before subtraction (before update). Corresponds to the value minus the number of games.

  Note that in the “addition effect”, as shown in the reel effect operation example described later, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “0” (“unfortunate effect”) is eventually used regardless of the value of the addition occurrence flag / type. ”) Is executed, and the reel effect ends. Therefore, the subtraction value in the extra generation flag / type data subtraction value table and the lottery value in the extra production line lottery table are appropriately set so that such reel production is possible.

(3) Outline of operation of extra effect Next, an outline of the operation of “addition effect” will be described. In the “addition effect”, first, a reel effect (first reel effect) corresponding to the value of the effect pattern type determined based on the value (initial value) of the addition flag and type acquired by the extra lottery is performed. . Next, a subtraction value corresponding to the content of the first reel effect (effect pattern type) is subtracted from the initial value of the add-on occurrence flag / type to update the value of the add-on occurrence flag / type.

  Next, the effect pattern type is determined again by lottery based on the updated addition flag / type value. Next, a reel effect (second reel effect) corresponding to the value of the effect pattern type determined again is performed. Thereafter, the value of the surrender occurrence flag and type is updated to “1”, and the surrendering flag and type update process (subtraction process) is performed until the reel effect (“unfortunate effect”) of the effect pattern type “0” is performed, and Then, the reel effect processing based on the updated addition flag / type value is repeated.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the value of the addition flag and type (initial value) acquired by the extra lottery is “1”, only “sorry effect” (only reel action effect) in “addition effect” ) Is performed. However, if the value of the addition occurrence flag and type (initial value) acquired by the extra lottery is “2” or more, a reel effect other than the “unfortunate effect” (reel effect that performs a symbol display effect after the reel action effect) The reel effect is executed a plurality of times. Note that the number of symbol display effects is the number of reel effects -1. Hereinafter, specific examples of various operations of the “addition effect” will be described.

(4) Addition production operation example 1
First, as an operation example 1 of “addition effect”, an operation example in the case where an addition generation flag and type “3” (the number of additional games is 100 games) is acquired by an extra lottery will be described.

  In the operation example 1, first, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern. Next, when the production pattern type “1” is determined, for example, by the lottery process of the production pattern type based on the acquired surrender flag and type “3”, the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is determined. After (reel vibration operation, reverse rotation operation and forward rotation operation) is performed, the symbol display effect of “center line red 7 aligned” is performed. This completes the first reel production.

  Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is updated. Specifically, since “2” is acquired as the subtraction value in the first reel effect, the subtraction value “2” is subtracted from the initial value “3” of the addition flag and type, and after subtraction (after update) The value of the additional generation flag / type is “1”. In this case, reel action pattern 1 (reel vibration operation only) is selected as the reel action pattern.

  Next, a reel effect corresponding to the updated occurrence flag and type “1” (“unfortunate effect”) is performed. As a result, the second reel production ends and the extra production ends.

  In the operation example 1, as described above, a total of two reel effects including “unfortunate effects” are performed, and the number of symbol display effects is one.

(5) Addition production operation example 2
Next, as an operation example 2 of “addition effect”, an operation example will be described in the same manner as in the operation example 1, when the addition occurrence flag and type “3” (the number of added games is 100 games) is acquired by the extra lottery. .

  In the operation example 2, first, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern. Next, when the production pattern type “2” is determined, for example, by the lottery processing of the production pattern type based on the acquired addition flag / type “3”, the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is determined. Is performed, a symbol display effect of “top line red 7 uniform” is performed. This completes the first reel production.

  Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is updated. Specifically, since “1” is acquired as the subtraction value in the first reel effect, the subtraction value “1” is subtracted from the initial value “3” of the addition flag and type, and after subtraction (after update) The value of the additional generation flag / type is “2”. In this case, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern.

  Next, when the production pattern type “3” is determined, for example, by the lottery process of the production pattern type based on the updated addition flag / type “2”, the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed. After (reel vibration operation, reverse rotation operation and forward rotation operation) is performed, a symbol display effect of “bottom line red 7 aligned” is performed. This completes the second reel production.

  Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is updated again. Specifically, since “1” is acquired as the subtraction value in the second reel effect, the subtraction value “1” is subtracted from the first update value “2” of the addition flag and type, and the post-update The value of the addition occurrence flag / type is “1”. In this case, the reel action pattern 1 is selected as the reel action pattern.

  Next, a reel effect corresponding to the updated occurrence flag and type “1” (“unfortunate effect”) is performed. As a result, the third reel effect ends and the extra effect ends.

  In operation example 2, as described above, a total of three reel effects including “unfortunate effects” are performed, and the number of symbol display effects is two.

(6) Addition production operation example 3
Next, as an operation example 3 of “addition effect”, an operation example will be described in which an addition occurrence flag and type “7” (300 additional games are acquired) is obtained by the extra lottery.

  In the operation example 3, first, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern. Next, when the production pattern type “6” is determined, for example, by the lottery process of the production pattern type based on the acquired surrender flag and type “7”, the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is determined. Is performed, a symbol display effect of “center line clown alignment” is performed. This completes the first reel production.

  Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is updated. Specifically, since “5” is acquired as the subtraction value in the first reel effect, the subtraction value “5” is subtracted from the initial value “7” of the additional flag and type, and after subtraction (after update) The value of the additional generation flag / type is “2”. In this case, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern.

  Next, when the production pattern type “4” is determined, for example, by the lottery process of the production pattern type based on the updated addition flag / type “2”, the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed. Is performed, the symbol display effect of “cross-up line red 7 assortment” is performed. This completes the second reel production.

  Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is updated again. Specifically, since “1” is acquired as the subtraction value in the second reel effect, the subtraction value “1” is subtracted from the first update value “2” of the addition flag and type, and the post-update The value of the addition occurrence flag / type is “1”. In this case, the reel action pattern 1 is selected as the reel action pattern.

  Next, a reel effect corresponding to the updated occurrence flag and type “1” (“unfortunate effect”) is performed. As a result, the third reel effect ends and the extra effect ends.

  In operation example 3, as described above, a total of three reel effects including “unfortunate effects” are performed, and the number of symbol display effects is two.

[Direction removal by clown]
The “Clown removal effect” wins the role (including “Replay P” and “Replay 6”) of the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”), and the symbol combination “special clown” (special This is a reel effect performed when a combination of various symbols) cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line (is missing).

  In the “Clown removal effect”, during the reel acceleration process of the unit game next to the unit game where the above conditions are satisfied (when the “pseudo bonus” game starts), the production pattern type “6” (“center line clown alignment”) Reel production corresponding to More specifically, in the “clown removal effect”, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed in the same way as the “addition effect”, and then the symbol combination “clown match” is displayed on the center line. A symbol display effect is performed.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination “clown match” has been missed in the state where the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”) has won (the transition to “pseudo bonus” is confirmed). Is determined with reference to the value of a missing flag stored in a predetermined storage area (penalty storage area) such as the main RAM 53. The missing flag is a flag indicating whether or not a “clown missing effect” is performed at the start of the next unit game.

  Here, FIG. 84 shows a table summarizing the contents of the missing flag. As shown in FIG. 84, in the state of winning the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”), when the symbol combination “Clown Match” is missed (at the start of the next unit game, ”Is set), the value of the miss flag is set to“ 1 ”, and“ 0 ”is set otherwise.

  In the case of performing “Clown removal effect”, from the winning of the role of the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”) to the normal reel rotation operation (a state in which the player can perform the stop operation) The reel control procedure is as follows.

  First, when the winning combination “30” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”) is won internally and the symbol combination “Clown Match” is missed (in this case, “Replay 6” actually wins) The value of the missing flag is set to “1”. Next, when the next unit game is started, the reel acceleration process (inoperable state) is started, and the above-described “clown missing effect” is performed during the acceleration process period. Subsequently, after the “clown removal effect” is finished, the lock operation is performed for the same period as the period when the symbol combination “clown alignment” is stopped and displayed on the active line by the player's reel stop operation. Next, after a random process described later is performed, the reel rotation operation shifts to a normal reel rotation operation.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination (“Replay P” or “Replay 6”) associated with the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”) is stopped and displayed on the active line. If it is made (when winning), a “pseudo bonus” (ART) game is started. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 7 to 20, the replay roles (“C_PB Lip 01” to “C_PB Lip 09” and “C_RT5” related to “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are provided. A plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to “Rip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 18”) are set, and a symbol combination other than the symbol combination of “Clown Match” (for example, “Clown”-“Clown”-“BAR”, etc.) ) Is also set.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the “Pseudo Bonus” (ART) benefit is set even when the symbol combination “Clown Match” is not displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a “pseudo bonus” (ART) is easily given even to a player who is not accustomed to pushing.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, even if the symbol combination “Clown Match” is missed in the state of winning the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_Lip G9”), the next unit game is accelerated. In the processing, a “clown removal effect” that displays the symbol combination “clown match” is performed. Thereby, in this embodiment, even when the symbol combination of “clown match” is missed, the player can be notified that the “pseudo bonus” (ART) is given.

[Pseudo bonus prize masquerade production]
The “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” is a relief measure after the game state falls from “pseudo BB flag” (RT3 state) or “pseudo RB flag” (RT4 state) to “normal state” (RT1 state). 67) “Replay 4” is won in the “normal state” by navigating), and the game state shifts from the “normal state” (RT1 state) to the “pseudo bonus relief state” (RT6 state) (thick arrow in FIG. 67) This is a reel production performed on

  After the gaming state falls from “between the pseudo BB flag” to “normal state” and the gaming state shifts from “normal state” to “pseudo bonus relief state” by the relief measure, the “pseudo bonus relief state” is changed. In the acceleration process performed at the start of the game (at the start of the next unit game after the unit game for which the transition to the “pseudo bonus relief state” is confirmed), the effect pattern type “1” (“center line red 7 aligned”) The “pseudo bonus prize masquerade effect” corresponding to is performed.

  That is, in this case, as a “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”, a reel effect is displayed in which the symbol combination “seven red” is displayed on the center line. At this time, in the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed in the same way as the “addition effect”, and then the symbol display effect of “center line red 7 uniform” is performed. .

  On the other hand, if the gaming state has transitioned from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus relief state” by the relief measure after the gaming state has fallen from “between the pseudo RB flag” to “normal state”, the “pseudo bonus relief state” In the acceleration process that is performed at the start of the game, a “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” corresponding to the effect pattern type “7” (“center line RB uniform”) is performed.

  That is, in this case, as a “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”, a reel effect that displays a symbol combination of “RB matching” on the center line is performed. In the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” at this time, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed in the same way as the “addition effect”, and then the “center line RB uniform” symbol display effect is performed.

  As described above, in the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”, the symbol combination displayed in the reel effect is changed in accordance with the transition path (falling path) of the gaming state. Note that in the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”, the type of the game state transition path described above is the value of the inter-flag transition discriminator (“0” to “2”) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the main RAM 53. ) To determine.

  With reference to FIG. 85, the correspondence between the type of transition path of the gaming state and the value of the discriminator at the time of transition between flags, and the processing contents of the “pseudo bonus prize masquerade effect” in each transition path will be specifically described. . FIG. 85 is a correspondence table between discriminator transition time discriminator values and processing contents corresponding to the respective values.

  As shown in FIG. 85, the flag-to-flag transition discriminator “1” has the RT state changed from the RT3 state (“pseudo BB flag”) to the RT1 state (“normal state”), This corresponds to the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” performed when the state transitions from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (“pseudo bonus relief state”). In addition, after the flag transition discriminator “2” falls from the RT4 state (“pseudo RB flag”) to the RT1 state (“normal state”), the RT state is changed from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (by a relief measure). This corresponds to the “pseudo bonus prize masquerade effect” performed when the “pseudo bonus relief state”) is entered. The inter-flag transition discriminator “0” corresponds to the case where the game state does not fall and the normal game state is maintained.

  Therefore, when the value of the discriminator at the time of transition between flags is “1”, first, at the start of the unit game after the transition to the RT6 state (the unit game next to the unit game for which the transition to the RT6 state is confirmed) The production pattern type “1” is set at the time of (starting) and the value of the discriminator at the time of transition between flags is cleared (set to “0”). Next, when the reel acceleration process is started, a “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” corresponding to the effect pattern type “1” is performed. Specifically, after the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed, the symbol display effect of “center line red 7 uniform” is performed. Thereafter, “100” is set in the ART game number counter. The ART game number counter is a counter for managing the number of remaining unit games (the number of ART games) in the “ART state” game period, and is stored in the main RAM 53.

  On the other hand, when the value of the flag-to-flag transition discriminator is “2”, first, the production pattern type “7” is set at the start of the unit game when transitioning to the RT6 state, and the flag-to-flag transition discriminator. Is cleared (set to “0”). Next, when the reel acceleration process is started, a “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” corresponding to the effect pattern type “7” is performed. Specifically, after a reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed, a symbol display effect of “center line RB uniform” is performed. Thereafter, “50” is set in the ART game number counter.

  When performing the “pseudo bonus prize masquerade effect”, the reel control procedure from the transition to the RT6 state to the normal reel rotation operation (a state in which the player can perform a stop operation) is as follows. It is.

  First, in the RT1 state, when “Replay 4” is won and the RT state shifts to the RT6 state and the game in the RT6 state is started (when the start lever is pressed), the reel acceleration process (inoperable) The above-mentioned “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” is performed during the acceleration process. Next, after the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” is finished, the same period as when the symbol combination of “red 7 uniform” or “RB uniform” is stopped and displayed on the active line by the player's reel stop operation A locking operation is performed. Next, after a random process described later is performed, the reel rotation operation shifts to a normal reel rotation operation.

[Continuous confirmation effect]
“Continuation confirmed effect” is the time when the next “pseudo bonus” to be continued is started when winning the ART continuous lottery performed when the game state shifts to “pseudo bonus” (ART: RT5 state) This is a reel effect performed in the reel acceleration process of (the unit game next to the unit game won in the ART continuous lottery).

  In the “continuation confirmed effect”, a reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type “1” is performed. That is, the reel effect “center line red 7 complete” is performed. More specifically, in the “continuation confirmed effect”, after the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed as in the case of the add-on effect, the symbol combination “red 7” is displayed on the center line. A display effect is performed.

  In the case of performing “Continuous Confirmation Effect”, the normal reel rotation operation from the last game of the “Pseudo Bonus” set in which the ART continuation is confirmed to the next “Pseudo Bonus” (ART) set start game. The reel control procedure until the state where the player can perform the stop operation is as follows.

  First, in the final game of the “pseudo bonus” set in which ART continuation is confirmed (the game in which the value of the ART game number counter is “0”), after the reel is stopped for the third time, the ART end lock operation is performed. Done. Thereafter, the start lever is pressed by the player, and the next “pseudo bonus” set is started. Then, in the first unit game of the “pseudo bonus”, the reel acceleration process (inoperable state) is started, and the above-described “continuation confirmed effect” is performed during the acceleration process period. Next, after the “continuation confirmed effect” is completed, the locking operation is performed for the same period as the period when the symbol combination “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line by the player's reel stop operation. Next, after a random process described later is performed, the reel rotation operation shifts to a normal reel rotation operation.

<Signal output specification to external terminal block>
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” is stopped and displayed on the active line by the player's reel stop operation, that is, the replay combination corresponding to the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination”. Is won, an external signal is output from the main control circuit 41 to the external concentration terminal. Here, the “synthetic bonus start symbol combination” is the symbol combination of “C_BB Lip 01” (“Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. ":" Red 7 uniform ")," C_RB Lip 01 "symbol combination (" Red 7 "-" Red 7 "-" BAR ":" RB uniform "), and" C_PB Lip 01 "symbol combination (" “Pierrot”-“Pierrot”-“Pierrot”: “Pierrots”)).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the “synthetic bonus start symbol combination” is displayed by various reel effects performed during the above-described reel acceleration processing, the external signal is also applied from the main control circuit 41 to the external concentration terminal. Is output.

  Here, the output specification of the external signal to the external concentration terminal board will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 86 is a table summarizing the contents of output specifications to the external concentration terminal board.

  In FIG. 86, “Replay B Winning” is a case where the symbol combination “Red 7 Match” is stopped and displayed on the active line by the player's reel stop operation, and “Replay P Winning” This is a case where the symbol combination “clown alignment” is stopped and displayed on the active line by the user's reel stop operation. In any of these cases, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to a predetermined terminal (hereinafter referred to as an external signal terminal 1) of the external concentrated terminal board, and turns the external signal terminal 1 into an ON state.

  In addition, “Replay R winning” in FIG. 86 is a case where the symbol combination “RB alignment” is stopped and displayed on the active line by the player's reel stop operation. In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to a terminal (hereinafter referred to as an external signal terminal 2) different from the external signal terminal 1 of the external concentrated terminal board, and the external signal terminal 2 is turned on. To do.

  In addition, “Replay B display during extra effect” in FIG. 86 is a case where the symbol combination of “red 7 uniform” is displayed on the center line by the above “addition effect”. The “replay P display” is a case where the symbol combination of “clown match” is displayed on the center line by the “addition effect”. In any of these cases, the main control circuit 41 once turns off the external signal terminal 1 of the external concentrated terminal board and then outputs the external signal to the external signal terminal 1 again to output the external signal. Terminal 1 is turned on. In this way, after the external signal terminal 1 is once turned off and then turned on again, the number of reel effects during the “add-on effect” can be accurately counted.

  86. “Replay B display during continuous production” in FIG. 86 is a case where the symbol combination “seven reds” is displayed on the center line by the above “continuation confirmed production”. In this case, the main control circuit 41 once turns off the external signal terminal 1 of the external concentration terminal board, and then outputs the external signal to the external signal terminal 1 again to turn on the external signal terminal 1. Put it in a state. This makes it possible to accurately count the number of “pseudo bonus” (ART) sets (number of continuations).

  In addition, the “replay P display during clown removal effect” in FIG. 86 is a case where the symbol combination “clown alignment” is displayed on the center line by the above-mentioned “clown removal effect”. In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to the external signal terminal 1 of the external concentration terminal board, and turns on the external signal terminal 1. This makes it possible to accurately count the number of transitions to “pseudo bonus” (ART).

  In addition, “replay B display during pseudo bonus masquerade effect” in FIG. 86 indicates that the game state falls from “between pseudo BB flag” (RT3 state) to “normal state” (RT1 state), and then the game is relieved. When the symbol combination of “Red 7” is displayed on the center line due to the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” performed when the state changes from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus relief state” (RT6 state) That is. In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to the external signal terminal 1 of the external concentration terminal board, and turns on the external signal terminal 1. Thereby, the number of times of transition to the “pseudo bonus relief state” can be accurately counted.

  In addition, “replay R display during pseudo bonus masquerade effect” in FIG. 86 indicates that the game state falls from “between pseudo RB flags” (RT4 state) to “normal state” (RT1 state), and then the game is relieved. When the symbol combination of “RB matching” is displayed on the center line by the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” performed when the state shifts from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus relief state” (RT6 state) That is. In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to the external signal terminal 2 of the external concentration terminal board, and turns on the external signal terminal 2. Thereby, the number of times of transition to the “pseudo bonus relief state” can be accurately counted.

<Random acceleration processing>
In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, as described above, various reel effects for notification are performed during the reel acceleration process, and a specific symbol combination is displayed on a specific line. Therefore, when the game is started as it is after the reel effect, the game is started with a specific symbol combination. In this case, it becomes easy for the player to measure the timing for stopping the symbol related to the winning combination with reference to a specific symbol combination arranged in the reel effect.

  In this case, the winning frequency (display) of the combination between a player who plays a game with a specific symbol combination and a player who plays a game without a specific symbol combination There is a risk that the difference in the probability) will increase and cause a loss to the amusement store. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, after the various reel effects for notification are completed during the above-described reel acceleration processing period, random acceleration processing is performed on each reel to solve the above problem.

  In the random acceleration process of this embodiment, first, a random value (any one of 0 to 20 in this embodiment) for determining a wait time set for a predetermined reel is acquired. Next, the rotational speed of the predetermined reel is accelerated to a constant speed in the same manner as in the normal acceleration process.

  Next, a wait time is set based on the acquired random number value. In this embodiment, a random value × 32 × 1.1172 msec is set as the wait time. Then, the set wait time is digested. Thereafter, the target reel of the acceleration process is changed, and the above-described random number acquisition, reel acceleration, wait time setting and digestion operations are repeated in this order.

  In the present embodiment, the random acceleration process is terminated at the time when the above-described various processes are completed for all reels, and then normal reel rotation control is performed.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 87 to 112.

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of main operation processing of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to a main flowchart shown in FIG. 87 (hereinafter referred to as main flow).

  First, when the power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process when the power is turned on (S1). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup has been normally performed, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this processing, input checks of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S are performed. The details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts random values (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random values in a random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random value extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop initial setting process (S6). Details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S7). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. Note that the start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game start effect control process (S8). In this process, the above-described various reel effects are controlled. Details of the game start effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S9). In this process, the reel acceleration process after the reel effect is mainly performed. In the reel acceleration process, rotation of all reels is requested, and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R are driven by an interrupt process (see FIG. 112) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Controlled, rotation of the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R is started. Each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed. In the present embodiment, the random acceleration process after the reel effect is also performed in the reel rotation start process of S9. Details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S10). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority data and stores it in the pull-in priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S11). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are respectively pressed and the internal winning combination. Details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data of the symbol code storage area (after symbol code storage area 2 in FIG. 64) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 60). In this process, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped is collated with the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20). Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the active line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area. Details of the winning search process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S13). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S12, and medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20), the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the display combination, but the maximum number of medals to be paid out with respect to 3 medals inserted ( Payout limit) is 9 cards.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT state and its transition operation. Details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT game number processing (S15). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly controls the lottery process for adding the number of ART games performed during the “pseudo bonus”. Details of the RT game number process will be described later with reference to FIG. 109 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game end effect control process (S16). Details of the game end effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S17). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42. When the payout end command transmission process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 88, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S21). The presence / absence of the automatic insertion request is determined by determining whether or not the automatic insertion counter is “0”. That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “1” or more.

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

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S21 that there is an automatic loading request (when S21 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic loading process (S22). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S29 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S21 that there is no automatic insertion request (when S21 is NO), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S23). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 11 are accepted. The received medals are counted and guided to the hopper 33.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (S24). In the present embodiment, for example, the maximum number of inserted sheets is set to “3”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S25). When the main CPU 51 determines in S25 that the medal acceptance is not permitted (when S25 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S29 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S25 that the medal acceptance is permitted (S25 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal insertion check process (S26). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a medal is inserted, and adds “1” to the inserted number counter when a medal is inserted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S27). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (S28). In S28, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game start possible number (when S28 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S25 and repeats the processes after S25. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S28 that the inserted number is the game start possible number (when S28 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S29 described later. In the present embodiment, for example, the number of games that can be started is “3”.

  After S22, when S25 is NO or when S28 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S29). When the main CPU 51 determines in S29 that the start switch is not on (when S29 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S25 and repeats the processes after S25.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S29 that the start switch is on (when S29 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S30). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and proceeds to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the internal lottery process performed in S5 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process using the internal lottery table described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing internal lottery processing (internal winning combination determining means).

  First, the main CPU 51 sets lottery value data in the internal lottery table corresponding to the RT state (game state) (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current RT state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 61), and is defined in the column corresponding to the current RT state in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. Data indicating the correspondence between the winning number and the lottery value is set.

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a lottery value corresponding to the winning number by referring to the data indicating the winning number set in S41 and its lottery value, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S43).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S43 is less than 0 (negative value) (S44).

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

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

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

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

  After the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 26 to 36), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small combination / replay data pointer (S49).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S50). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and moves the process to S6 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the spinning cylinder stop number selection table (see FIG. 37), and acquires the spinning cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S5 in FIG. (S61).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 38 to 40), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S62). . Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines determination data for each pressing order (retraction priority table number and retraction priority selection table number) corresponding to the acquired turning cylinder stop number, irregular pressing table number selection value (irregular pressing) Time table selection data and change status), forward push table change data, forward push table selection data, and forward push table change initial data selection values (table number and change status).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 64) (S63).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S64). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 87). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Game control process at start of game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the game start time effect control process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In the game start effect control process, a reel effect process is mainly performed, and this process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing reel effect processing (display row effect means). In the game start effect control process, a process of outputting an external signal to a predetermined external signal terminal on the external concentration terminal board is also performed according to the type of the reel effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for outputting an external signal (external signal output means) to the external concentrated terminal board.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current RT state is the RT5 state or the RT6 state (S71). In this process, the main CPU 51 grasps the current RT state with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 61).

  In S71, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current RT state is not the RT5 state or the RT6 state (when S71 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( Move to S9 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S71 that the current RT state is the RT5 state or the RT6 state (when S71 is YES), the main CPU 51 has a reel effect counter value of “1” or more. Is determined (S72). The reel effect counter is a counter for managing the number of reel effects, and is provided in the main RAM 53. When the value of the reel effect counter is “1” or more, the reel effect is performed at the start of the next game (during the reel acceleration process). Further, when the reel effect is “addition effect”, as described above, the number of reel effects is determined according to the value of the addition flag and type.

  In S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the reel effect counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (when S72 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( Move to S9 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S72 that the value of the reel effect counter is “1” or more (when S72 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a stop position determination process (S73). In this process, the values of the reel action pattern and the display symbol pattern (stop symbol position) in the various reel effects described above are determined. That is, the effect pattern type of the reel effect is determined in the stop position determination process. The details of the stop position determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 starts an acceleration operation of the reel based on the value of the set reel action pattern (S74).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the extra generation flag / type is “1” (S75). When the main CPU 51 determines in S75 that the addition flag / type is “1” (when S75 is YES), that is, when the set reel action pattern is the reel action pattern 1, the main CPU 51 Finishes the game start effect control process, and moves the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 87). Note that the determination process in S75 is performed before the “end code” process that defines the end of the operation of the set reel action pattern.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S75 that the addition flag / type is not “1” (when S75 is NO), that is, when the set reel action pattern is the reel action pattern 2, the main CPU 51 After completing the reel action effect (vibration operation, reverse rotation operation and forward rotation operation) started in S74, the CPU 51 performs a constant speed process for reel effect (S76). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs reel rotation control in accordance with the reel excitation pattern defined in the excitation data address “MGDAT_AP” in the excitation data table of FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 detects a reel index in a predetermined reel (for example, the left reel 3L), and then sets a predetermined symbol stop symbol position based on the set effect pattern type value (S77). Next, the main CPU 51 holds the predetermined reel at the stop symbol position (S78). In this reel holding process, an excitation signal is continuously input to a stepping motor that rotationally drives a predetermined reel, and the reel is held at the stop symbol position, so that the player appears to be stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a 240 msec wait time (a time during which no game operation can be performed) for the held reel (S79). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 monitors the wait time until the wait time is reduced from 240 msec to 0 msec (until the wait time is consumed).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S80). In S80, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S80 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S80.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S80 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S80 is YES), has the main CPU 51 stopped (held) all reels at the corresponding stop graphic positions? It is determined whether or not (S81).

  In S81, when the main CPU 51 determines that all the reels are not stopped (held) (when S81 is NO), the main CPU 51 changes the reel to be stopped, and returns the process to S77. The processes after S77 are repeated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S81 that all reels are stopped (held) (when S81 is YES), the main CPU 51 clears the value of the set effect pattern type ( S82).

  In S81, when all the reels are stopped (held) (when a specific symbol combination is displayed on a specific line due to the reel effect), the main CPU 51 outputs an external signal shown in FIG. According to the specifications, an external signal is output to a predetermined external signal terminal on the external concentration terminal board according to the type of reel effect.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the reel effect counter is “0” (S83). In S83, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the reel effect counter is not “0” (when S83 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S73, and the processes after S73 described above (reel effect process). )repeat.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S83 that the value of the reel effect counter is “0” (when S83 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the start of the game, and the process is main. The process proceeds to S9 of the flow (see FIG. 87).

[Stop position determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the stop position determination process performed in S73 in the flowchart of the game start effect control process (see FIG. 91) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the extra generation flag / type is “1” or more (S91).

  In S91, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the extra generation flag and type is “1” or more (in the case where S91 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an additional effect stop position determination process (S92). . In this process, the value of the effect pattern type (reel effect content) of the reel effect to be performed when the extra lottery in the “pseudo bonus” is won is determined. The details of the stop position determination process for adding effects will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later. Then, after the processing for determining the stop position for adding effect, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S104 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S91 that the value of the addition occurrence flag / type is not “1” or more (when S91 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the discriminator during flag transition to “0”. Is determined (S93).

  In S93, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator value is not “0” (when S93 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator value is “1”. It is determined which of “2”. When the value of the discriminator at the time of transition between flags is “1”, the main CPU 51 produces the effect pattern type “1” (“reel effect of“ center line red 7 ”:“ pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect ”). Is set, and when the value of the discriminator at the time of transition between flags is “2”, the effect pattern type “7” (“center line RB uniform” reel effect: “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”) is set. (S94).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the inter-flag transition discriminator to “0” (S95). After the process of S95, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S102 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S93 that the value of the flag-to-flag transition discriminator is “0” (S93 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter is “ Whether it is “0” or not is determined (S96).

  In S96, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter is not “0” (when S96 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the production pattern type “1” (“center line red 7 aligned”). "Reel production:" Continuous confirmation production ") is set (S97). This reel effect is performed in the reel acceleration process of the next game after the end of ART (starting game of the continued set of ART). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter (S98). After the process of S98, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S102 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S96 that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter is “0” (when S96 is YES), the main CPU 51 indicates that the value of the missed counter is “1”. Whether or not (S99).

  In S99, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the miss-out counter is “1” (when S99 is YES), the main CPU 51 displays the effect pattern type “6” (“center line clown aligned”) reel effect. : "Clown removal effect") is set (S100). Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” to the value of the missing counter (S101). Then, after the processing of S101, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S102 described later.

  After the processing of S95, S98 or S101, or when S99 is NO, the main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 2. Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the reel effect counter (S103).

  Then, after the processing of S92 or S103, the main CPU 51 turns on the random acceleration processing flag (S104). The random acceleration processing flag is a flag indicating whether or not to perform random processing. When the random acceleration processing flag is in an on state, random acceleration processing is performed after the reel effect. The random acceleration processing flag is stored in the main RAM 53. After the process of S104, the main CPU 51 ends the stop position determination process, and moves the process to S74 in the flowchart of the game start effect control process (see FIG. 91).

[Additional stop position determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the stop position determination process for adding effect performed in S <b> 92 in the flowchart of the stop position determination process (see FIG. 92) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines the effect pattern type to be set at the time of “add-on effect” by lottery based on the value of the extra generation flag / type data (S111). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs lottery of the effect pattern type with reference to the extra effect line lottery table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets information on the stop symbol position of each reel to be stopped (held) in the “addition effect” based on the value of the effect pattern type determined in S111 (S112). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect stop symbol position table shown in FIG. 75 and sets the stop symbol position of each reel corresponding to the reel effect contents. When the value of the effect pattern type is “0”, that is, when the value of the extra generation flag and type data is “1” and “unfortunate effect” (reel action effect only) is executed, stop The symbol position is not set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the addition occurrence flag / type data subtraction value table (see FIG. 83) and subtracts the subtraction value corresponding to the set effect pattern type from the current addition occurrence flag / type value. (S113). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the surrender occurrence flag / type subtracted in S113 as the value of the reel effect counter and the value of the new surrender occurrence flag / type (S114).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the added addition flag / type after the update is “1” (S115).

  In S115, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the updated addition flag / type is “1” (when S115 is YES), that is, “unfortunate effect” (reel action effect only) is executed. If it is to be performed, the main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 1 (S116). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the reel effect counter (S117). When the value of the extra generation flag / type is “1”, the value of the reel effect counter is also “1”. Therefore, since the value of the reel effect counter becomes “0” by the process of S117, the “addition effect” is also ended after the “unfortunate effect” is ended. Then, after the process of S117, the main CPU 51 ends the stop position determination process for adding effect, and moves the process to S104 in the flowchart of the stop position determination process (see FIG. 92).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S115 that the value of the addition flag / type is not “1” (S115 is NO), that is, when the symbol display effect is performed after the reel action effect, The main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 2 (S118). After the process of S118, the main CPU 51 ends the stop position determination process for adding effect, and moves the process to S104 in the flowchart of the stop position determination process (see FIG. 92).

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the reel rotation start process performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the random acceleration processing flag is on (S121).

  In S121, when the main CPU 51 determines that the random acceleration processing flag is on (when S121 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs random acceleration processing (S122). In this process, after the various reel effects are finished, each reel is randomly accelerated so that the rotational speed of each reel reaches a predetermined constant speed. The details of the random acceleration process will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 described later.

  After the process of S122, the main CPU 51 turns off the random acceleration process flag (S123). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the extra generation flag / type to “0” (S124). By this process, the addition occurrence flag / type is reset. After the process of S124, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start process, and moves the process to S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 87).

  Here, it returns to the process of S121 again and the process in case S121 is NO determination is demonstrated. When the main CPU 51 determines in S121 that the random acceleration processing flag is not on (when S121 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 0 (S125).

  Next, the main CPU 51 simultaneously performs acceleration processing on all reels based on the set reel action pattern 0 (S126). In this process, a normal acceleration process when the reel effect and the random acceleration process are not performed is executed. After the process of S126, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start process, and moves the process to S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Random acceleration processing]
Next, the random acceleration process performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 94) will be described with reference to FIG. The random acceleration processing for each reel is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing random acceleration processing (random acceleration means).

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a reel action pattern 0 (initial value of the reel action pattern) (S131). With this process, a normal acceleration process is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains random values for the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, respectively (S132). Note that the random number value for each reel acquired in this process is a random value for randomly determining the wait time until the start of the acceleration process for each reel. In this embodiment, the random number value is in the range of 0 to 20 (one Random numbers are obtained by the number of symbols provided on the reel).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an acceleration process for the left reel 3L (S133). In this processing, acceleration processing of the left reel 3L is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0. Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time (a period during which a game operation cannot be performed) based on the random number value for the left reel (S134). By this process, the digest operation of the wait time after the acceleration process of the left reel 3L is started. In this embodiment, in S134, the random value (0 to 20) × 32 × 1.1172 msec for the left reel is set as the wait time.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S135). When the main CPU 51 determines in S135 that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S135 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S135.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S135 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S135 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an acceleration process for the middle reel 3C (S136). In this process, the middle reel 3C is accelerated based on the set reel action pattern 0. Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time based on the random number value for the middle reel (S137). By this process, the digestion operation of the wait time after the acceleration process of the middle reel 3C is started. In S137, the medium reel random value (0 to 20) × 32 × 1.1172 msec is set as the wait time.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S138). In S138, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S138 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S138.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S138 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S138 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs acceleration processing of the right reel 3R (S139). In this process, the right reel 3R is accelerated based on the set reel action pattern 0. Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time based on the random number value for the right reel (S140). By this process, the digestion operation of the wait time after the acceleration process of the right reel 3R is started. In S140, the right reel random value (0 to 20) × 32 × 1.1172 msec is set as the wait time.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S141). In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S141 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S141.

  In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S141 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the random acceleration process, and the process is a flowchart of the reel rotation start process (FIG. 94). The process proceeds to S123. As described above, in the present embodiment, the wait time is determined for each reel based on the random number value, and the wait time is consumed, so that the reel acceleration operation after the reel effect is random acceleration.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the drawing priority order storing process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S151). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a search target reel determination process (S152). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from the rotating reels and determines the selected reel as a search target reel.

  For example, in S152, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Thereafter, various processes up to S161 described later are performed on the left reel 3L. When the process returns to S152 again, next, the middle reel 3C is determined as a search target reel. Then, various processes up to S161 described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when returning to S152 again, the right reel 3R is next determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S153). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (the small combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. Details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S154). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code acquisition process (S155). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data located on the effective line of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes for the number of valid lines are stored. Details of the symbol code acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 60) based on the acquired symbol code and data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 64) (S156). At this time, regardless of whether the internal winning combination is won or not, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (a displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storing area based on the stopped symbol.

  In this embodiment, the symbol code storage area information (symbol code and displayable role corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable combination may be obtained from data prepared in advance that defines the correspondence between the stopped reel symbol and the corresponding displayable combination, or the stopped reel symbol. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20) may be acquired by collating. When the former method is used, the correspondence relationship between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a drawing priority order acquisition process (S157). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws in priority for the combination whose bit is “1” in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 60) and whose bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to the ranking table (see FIG. 57), pull-in priority data is acquired.

  In addition, when a symbol of a winning combination (for example, a role relating to “C_CL apple 07”, “C_XU apple 07” and “C_XU apple 08”: see FIG. 20) is displayed on some reels, For the reel that is “ANY”, the pull-in priority data of the combination is not acquired. Further, if there is a possibility that a winning combination that has not been won is confirmed in the reel for which winning is confirmed, the drawing priority data is set to “stop prohibited (all bits 0)”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area (see FIG. 66) (S158). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area so that each priority value corresponds to a bit in the storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S159).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S160). In S160, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when S160 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S155 and repeats the processes after S155.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is 0 in S160 (when S160 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches (S161).

  In S161, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not searched for the number of times of search (when S161 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S152 and repeats the processes after S152. On the other hand, when it is determined in S161 that the main CPU 51 has searched for the number of times of search (when S161 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and the process is S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the pull-in priority table selection process performed in S153 in the flowchart of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 96) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the drawing priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the drawing priority table number is stored directly in the reel stop initial setting process (S6) (S171). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S171 that the pull-in priority table number has been set (if YES in S171), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection process and stores the pull-in priority order. The process proceeds to S154 of the process (see FIG. 96).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set in S171 (when S171 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 63) and the operation stop button. Referring to the area (see FIG. 62), the corresponding drawing priority table number is set (S172). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S154 of the pull-in priority order storing process (see FIG. 96).

  In S172, first, the main CPU 51 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, and acquires the data of the pressing order and the operation stop button. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the drawing priority table selection table corresponding to the drawing priority table selection data, and acquires the drawing priority table number based on the pressing order and the operation stop button. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 sets the acquired pull-in priority table number.

[Design code acquisition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the symbol code acquisition process performed in S155 in the flowchart (see FIG. 96) of the pull-in priority storage process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S181). In the present embodiment, the effective line is provided with one line (center line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the symbol position data for checking the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S182). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire information on the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S183). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S156 of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 96).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the reel stop control process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing reel stop control processing (stop control means).

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S191). In S191, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effective stop button is not pressed (in the case where S191 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S191 and the effective stop button is pressed. Wait until.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S191 that a valid stop button has been pressed (in the case where S191 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 63) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 63). 62) is updated (S192). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S193).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S194). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S195).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S196). The details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S197). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces, and the ON / OFF edge of the stop switch. Note that the ON / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S196, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S198). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding frames to the stop start position, and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the planned stop position determined in S198 as a search symbol position (S199). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code acquisition process described with reference to FIG. 98 (S200). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 64) using the acquired symbol code (S201).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process (S202). Details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S203). In S203, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has not been released (when S203 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S203 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S203 that the pressed stop button has been released (when S203 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs reel stop command transmission processing (S204). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S197. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S204 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S197.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S205). When the main CPU 51 determines in S205 that the inoperative counter is not “0” (in the case where S205 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 96 (S206). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S191 and repeats the processes after S191.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S205 that the inoperative counter is “0” (in the case where S205 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 87). (Refer to S12).

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the slip piece number determination process performed in S196 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on a line mask data table (not shown) (S211). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets “10000000” in which the bit 7 corresponding to the “left reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. Select. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00010000” in which bit 4 corresponding to “middle reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. To do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00000010” in which bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S212). In S212, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the first stop (when S212 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs second and third stop processing (S213). The details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S221 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S212 that the main CPU 51 is the first stop (when S212 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S214).

  In S214, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when S214 is YES), the main CPU 51 obtains the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S215). In this process, the table selection data at the time of forward pressing is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 38 to 40). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the forward stop first stop table corresponding to the forward press table selection data, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S216). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S221 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S214 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S214 is NO), the main CPU 51 obtains the irregular pressing table selection data and selects the irregular pressing table selection. An irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the data is set (S217). In this process, the irregular selection table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 38 to 40).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S218). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S219). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 103 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 refers to the set stop table at the time of irregular pressing, and acquires the number of pieces of sliding pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S220).

  Then, after the process of S213, S216, or S220, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process (S221). In this process, the drawing priority order data corresponding to each symbol position in the range from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. Details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the number-of-sliding piece determination process, and moves the process to S197 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the second and third stop processes performed in S213 in the flowchart (see FIG. 100) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S231). In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the time of the second stop operation (when S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S234 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S231 that the main CPU 51 is in the second stop operation (when S231 is YES), the main CPU 51 presses the stop buttons in order (first reel is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S232). In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S232 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S234 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S232 that the main CPU 51 is a forward press (when S232 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S233). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, after the process of S233, or when S231 or S232 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S234). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 103 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number search process (S235). In this process, referring to the stop table (FIGS. 47 to 51), the sliding piece number determination data is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1” for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the number of sliding pieces determination data. Then, after the process of S235, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processes, and moves the process to S221 of the slip piece number determination process (see FIG. 100).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 102, the line change bit performed in S218 in the flowchart (see FIG. 100) of the sliding piece number determination process and in S233 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 101). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change status is “1” or “2” (S241). When the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” in S241 (when S241 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S242). In this process, in this embodiment, when the change status is “1”, the A line status is set, and when the change status is “2”, the B line status is set. Then, after the processing of S242, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S219 of the slip piece number determination processing (see FIG. 100) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) In S234.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is not “1” or “2” in S241 (when S241 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S243). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 47 to 51), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is stored. It is determined whether or not “1”. When the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when S243 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. And the process proceeds to S219 in the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 100) or S234 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 101).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S243 that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is ON (when S243 is YES), the main CPU 51 The line status is set (S244). The B line status is data used for changing the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S244, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S219 of the slip piece number determination processing (see FIG. 100) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) In S234.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 103, the line mask data to be executed in S219 in the flowchart (see FIG. 100) of the sliding piece number determination process and in S234 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 101). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S251). Note that the setting of the C line status is performed in the case of forward pressing in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 106) described later.

  In S251, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is set (when S251 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button. It is determined (S252).

  In S252, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button (when S252 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S253). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is a middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop is a right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00000010” to “10000000” by the processing of S253. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” of the stop table for second and third stops (see FIGS. 47 to 51) at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S253, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S220 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 100) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) In S235.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S252 that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button (when S252 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data twice to the left. (S254). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00010000” to “01000000” by the processing of S254. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the “middle reel C line data” of the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S254, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S220 of the slip piece number determination processing (see FIG. 100) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) In S235.

  Here, returning to the processing of S251 again, in S251, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is not set (when S251 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the B line status. It is determined whether or not there is (S255). In S255, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (in the case where S255 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is determined as the number of sliding frames (see FIG. 100) or the process of S235 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S255 that the B line status is set (when S255 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S256). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 47 to 51) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S256, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S220 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 100) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) In S235.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 104, the priority pull-in control process performed in S221 in the flowchart (see FIG. 100) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIG. 58) according to the gaming state (S261). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S262). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value for the number of checks. Specifically, “5” is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of a stop order table (not shown), and adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S263).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S264). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires pull-in priority data (S265).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority data acquired in S265 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (S266). In S266, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority data acquired in S265 does not exceed the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S266 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S268 described later. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S266 that the pull-in priority data acquired in S265 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired in advance (when S266 is YES), the main CPU 51 detects the slip acquired in S264. The number of frames is saved (S267).

  Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter (S268).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (S269). In S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is not “0” (when S269 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S264 and repeats the processes after S264.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S269 that the number of checks is “0” (when S269 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been retracted (S270). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 100).

[Control change processing]
Next, the control change process performed in S202 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S281). When the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that it is after the third stop (when S281 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and the process is S203 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99). Move to.

  On the other hand, in S281, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not after the third stop (when S281 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S282). In S282, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the second stop (when S282 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a control process after the second stop (S283). The details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S283, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S203 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S282 that it is not after the second stop (in the case of NO determination in S282), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S284). In S284, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S284 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S203 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99). .

  On the other hand, in S284, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is forward pressing (when S284 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the forward pressing control change table (see FIGS. 43 to 46) and the number of searches. (S285).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a scheduled stop position (S286). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position in accordance with the acquired scheduled stop position (S287).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S287 matches the planned stop position (S288). In S288, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position does not match the planned stop position (when S288 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0”. (S289). In S289, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is not “0” (when S289 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S287 and repeats the processes after S287.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S289 that the number of searches is “0” (when S289 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the second- Obtained as the third stop table number and set the corresponding stop table (S290). Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” in the change status (S291). After the process of S291, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S203 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99).

  Here, returning to the processing of S288 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S288 that the updated change target position matches the planned stop position (when S288 is YES), the main CPU 51 displays the line change status. The second and third stop table numbers and C line check data corresponding to the value are acquired at the time of forward pressing (S292). Next, the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S293). After the process of S293, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S203 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S283 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 105) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S301). In S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S301 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S301 that the main CPU 51 is a forward push (when S301 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (change status is “3”) or not. Is determined (S302). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S292 of the control change process (see FIG. 105). In S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on (when S302 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S302 that the C line check data is on (when S302 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S303). In S303, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not on (when S303 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S303 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on (in the case where S303 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the stored forward pressing. “1” is added to the second and third stop table numbers, and the corresponding stop table is set (S304). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S305). After the process of S305, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process.

[Winning Search Process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 107, the winning search process performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In the winning search process, a process of determining whether to continue the game in the ART state by lottery is performed, and this process is executed by the main control circuit 41. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing ART continuous lottery (special game continuation lottery means).

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a winning combination related to replay has been won (S311). In S311, when the main CPU 51 determines that a winning combination related to replay has not been won (when S311 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S313 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S311 that the combination related to replay has been won (when S311 is YES), the main CPU 51 makes an automatic medal insertion request (S312).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a combination related to the abbreviation “F_Lip G9” (internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “30”; see FIG. 23). S313). In S313, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is not related to the abbreviation “F_Lip G9” (when S313 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S317 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S313 that the internal winning combination is a combination related to the abbreviation “F_Lip G9” (when S313 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is valid. It is determined whether or not the image is displayed on the line (S314). In S314, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination “match clown” is displayed on the active line (when S314 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S317 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S314 that the symbol combination of “Clown alignment” is not displayed on the active line (the symbol combination of “Clown alignment” has been missed) (when S314 is NO determination). The main CPU 51 updates the missing flag to “1” (S315). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to “1” (S316).

  After S316, when S313 is NO or when S314 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “RT5 transition combination” has won (S317). The “RT5 transition combination” is a replay combination that is defined in the RT transition table of FIG. 21 and that triggers when the RT state transitions to the RT5 state (“pseudo bonus”). “Replay B” (“C_BB Lip 01” to “C_BB Lip 13” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20), “Replay R” (“C_RB Lip in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20) 01 ”to“ C_RB Lip 13 ”),“ Replay P ”(“ C_PB Lip 01 ”to“ C_PB Lip 09 ”in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20),“ Replay 6 ”(FIGS. 7 to 20). In the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 5, “C_RT5 Lip 01” to “C_RT5 Lip 18”) and the like.

  In S317, when the main CPU 51 determines that the “RT5 transition combination” has not won (when S317 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the winning search process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to S13.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S317 that the “RT5 transition role” has won (when S317 is YES), that is, when the gaming state has shifted to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state), the main CPU 51 Performs ART continuous lottery processing (S318). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART continuation lottery table in FIG. 74 and acquires the values of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter (“0” to “5”) by lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter with the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter acquired in S319 (S319). After the process of S319, the main CPU 51 ends the winning search process, and moves the process to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control process performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing RT control processing (replay time state control means).

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 21), and checks the RT state transition conditions that can be established in the transition source (current) RT state (S321).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a transition condition for the RT state is satisfied (S322). In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition for the RT state is not satisfied (when S322 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S324 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S322 that the transition condition for the RT state has been established (when S322 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 21) to determine the transition condition. Based on the above, the transition state RT state flag is set to a predetermined bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 61), and the gaming state flag storage area is updated (S323).

  In the present embodiment, although not shown, a game state flag storage area storage area for storing the RT transition state is provided in the main RAM 53. The game state flag storage area storage area can store information about the RT state for two times, and can store information about the RT state before the transition and information about the RT state after the transition.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the transition of the RT state is a transition from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (S324). In other words, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the gaming state has fallen from “between the pseudo BB flag” to the “normal state”.

  In S324, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is not the transition from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (when S324 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S326 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S324 that the transition of the RT state is a transition from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (when S324 is YES), that is, the gaming state is changed from “between the pseudo BB flag” to “ If it falls to the “normal state”, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the flag-to-flag transition discriminator to “1” (S325).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the transition of the RT state is a transition from the RT4 state to the RT1 state (S326). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the gaming state has fallen from “between pseudo RB flags” to “normal state”. In S326, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is not a transition from the RT4 state to the RT1 state (when S326 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S328 described later.

  On the other hand, in S326, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is a transition from the RT4 state to the RT1 state (when S326 is YES), that is, the gaming state changes from “between the pseudo RB flag” to “ When the state falls to the “normal state”, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the flag-to-flag transition discriminator to “2” (S327).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the transition of the RT state is a transition from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (S328). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the gaming state has transitioned from “between pseudo BB flag” or “between RB flags” to “normal state” and then shifted to “pseudo bonus relief state”. . In S328, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is not the transition from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (when S328 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S330 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S328 that the transition of the RT state is a transition from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (when S328 is YES), that is, the gaming state is “between the pseudo BB flag” or “ When the state shifts from “between RB flags” to “normal state” and then shifts to “pseudo bonus relief state”, the main CPU 51 updates the relief flag to “1” (S329). The relief flag is a flag indicating whether or not the RT state has shifted from the RT1 state to the RT6 state due to the relief measure, and is stored in the main RAM 53. When the relief flag is “1”, a reel effect (“pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”) is performed in the first game in the transitioned RT6 state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display command transmission process (S330). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes parameters that specify a display combination, a payout number, and the like. Then, after the process of S330, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process, and moves the process to S15 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[RT game number processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 109, the RT game number process performed in S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In addition, during the RT game number process, an additional lottery process for the number of ART games using the additional lottery table is performed, and this process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for adding the number of ART games and executing lottery processing (game number addition lottery means).

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT state is the RT5 state (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT state is not the RT5 state (when S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S347 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT state is the RT5 state in S341 (when S341 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more. A determination is made (S342). The ART game number counter is a counter for managing the number of ART games by the main control circuit 41, and is provided in the main RAM 53.

  In S342, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “1” or more (when S342 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S347 described later. On the other hand, in S342, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (when S342 is YES), the main CPU 51 causes the “specific role” to trigger the extra lottery. It is determined whether or not an internal winning is made (S343).

  In the present embodiment, in the game in the “pseudo bonus”, the small role (small role / replay data pointers “31” to “51” (abbreviations “F_BELL ALL”, “F_Middle Bell”) related to “Bell”. 1 ”to“ F_middle bell 4 ”,“ F_right bell 1 ”to“ F_right bell 4 ”), and a lottery is performed by adding the number of ART games. Therefore, in S343, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the small combination relating to “Bell” has been won internally.

  In S343, when the main CPU 51 determines that the “specific combination” has not been internally won (when S343 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S347 described later.

  On the other hand, in S343, when the main CPU 51 determines that the “special combination” has been won internally (when S343 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the ART game based on the extra lottery table (see FIG. 73). The number is added and lottery is performed (S344). By this process, the value (“0” to “11”) of the additional generation flag and type corresponding to the additional number of games is acquired. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the extra generation flag and type acquired in S344 is “1” or more (S345).

  In S345, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the addition flag / type is not “1” or more (when S345 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S347 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S345 that the value of the additional flag and type is “1” or more (when S345 is YES), that is, when the above-described reel effect is won, the main CPU 51 Then, the value of the surrender occurrence flag and type acquired in the surplus lottery in S344 is stored in the reel effect counter (S346).

  After the process of S346, or when S341, S342, S343, or S345 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs an ART game number addition process (S347). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs an addition process of the ART game number counter in accordance with, for example, the current winning situation, various flags, discriminator values, and the like. The details of the ART game number addition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 110 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (S348). In S348, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “1” or more (when S348 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 87).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S348 that the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (when S348 is YES), the main CPU 51 decrements the value of the ART game number counter by 1 ( S349). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter (ART game number) after subtraction is “0” (S350).

  In S350, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (when S350 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 87). (Refer to S16). On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S350 that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (when S350 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter to “1”. It is determined whether or not this is the case (S351).

  In S351, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (when S351 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number process, and the process proceeds to the main flow. The process moves to S16 of (see FIG. 87).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S351 that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter is “1” or more (when S351 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the reel effect counter to “1”. (S352). Next, the main CPU 51 adds “100” to the value of the ART game number counter (S353). Then, after the process of S353, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number process, and moves the process to S16 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[ART game number addition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 110, the ART game number addition process performed in S347 in the flowchart of the RT game number process (see FIG. 109) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a combination related to “Replay B” (“C_BB Lip 01” to “C_BB Lip 13” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20) is won (S361). . In S361, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to “Replay B” has been won (the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination related to “Replay B” has been stopped and displayed on the active line) (YES in S361) ), The main CPU 51 adds “101” to the value of the ART game number counter (S362).

  In the present embodiment, when the role related to “Replay B” is won and the “pseudo bonus” is started, 100 ART games are added, but the number of ART games is increased in S349 of the RT game number processing of FIG. The counter value is decremented by one. Therefore, in S362, a value (101) obtained by adding 1 to the “pseudo bonus” added game number 100 is added to the ART game number counter. In each of the various addition processes (S364, S366, S368, S370, S372, and S374) of the ART game number counter described below, for the same reason, a value obtained by adding 1 to the corresponding added game number is ART game. Add to the value of the number counter.

  After the process of S362, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 of the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

  On the other hand, in S361, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to “Replay B” has not been won (when S361 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the winning combination related to “Replay R” (FIGS. 7 to 7). It is determined whether or not “C_RB lip 01” to “C_RB lip 13” in the symbol combination table 20 is won (S363).

  In S363, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to “Replay R” is won (the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination related to “Replay R” is stopped and displayed on the active line) (YES in S363) ), The main CPU 51 adds “51” to the value of the ART game number counter (S364). After the process of S364, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 in the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

  On the other hand, in S363, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to “Replay R” is not won (when S363 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the winning combination related to “Replay P” (FIGS. 7 to 7). It is determined whether or not “C_PB Lip 01” to “C_PB Lip 09”) in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 20 has been won (S365).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S365 that the winning combination related to “Replay P” has won (the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination related to “Replay P” is stopped and displayed on the active line) (YES in S365) ), The main CPU 51 adds “251” to the value of the ART game number counter (S366). After the process of S366, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 of the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

  On the other hand, in S365, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to “Replay P” has not been won (when S365 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator is “2” to “ It is determined whether or not it has been updated to "0" (S367).

  In S367, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator has been updated from “2” to “0” (when S367 is YES), that is, the gaming state changes from “between pseudo RB flags” to “ When the gaming state shifts to the “pseudo bonus relief state” after the fall to the “normal state”, the main CPU 51 adds “51” to the value of the ART game number counter (S368). After the process of S368, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 of the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S367 that the flag-to-flag transition discriminator has not been updated from “2” to “0” (when S367 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the flag-to-flag transition time. It is determined whether or not the child has been updated from “1” to “0” (S369).

  In S369, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator has been updated from “1” to “0” (when S369 is YES), that is, the gaming state changes from “between the pseudo BB flag” to “ When the gaming state shifts to the “pseudo bonus relief state” after the fall to the “normal state”, the main CPU 51 adds “101” to the value of the ART game number counter (S370). After the process of S370, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 in the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S369 that the flag-to-flag transition discriminator has not been updated from “1” to “0” (when S369 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the missing flag to “1”. It is determined whether or not it has been updated from “0” to “0” (S371).

  In S371, when the main CPU 51 determines that the dropout flag has been updated from “1” to “0” (the symbol combination “Clown” has been stopped and displayed on the active line) (when S371 is YES) ) The main CPU 51 adds “251” to the value of the ART game number counter (S372). After the process of S372, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 of the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S371 that the dropout flag has not been updated from “1” to “0” (when S371 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the addition occurrence flag and type is “ It is determined whether or not 2 ”or more (S373). In S373, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the extra generation flag / type is not equal to or greater than “2” (when S373 is NO), that is, when it does not win the extra lottery for the number of ART games, the main CPU 51 Ends the ART game number addition process, and shifts the process to S348 of the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S373 that the value of the additional flag and type is “2” or more (in the case where S373 is YES), that is, if it wins an additional lottery for the number of ART games, The CPU 51 adds, to the value of the ART game number counter, a value obtained by adding 1 to the ART added game number (50 to 500) corresponding to the value of the additional generation flag / type (S374). After the process of S374, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 in the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

[Game control processing at the end of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 111, the game end effect control process performed in S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the flag-to-flag transition discriminator is “1” or “2” (S381). In S381, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the flag-to-flag transition discriminator is not “1” or “2” (when S381 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect processing. Then, the process proceeds to S17 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S381 that the inter-flag transition discriminator value is “1” or “2” (when S381 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the relief flag to “1”. It is determined whether or not (S382). In S382, when the main CPU 51 determines that the relief flag is not “1” (in the case where S382 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect time process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to S17.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the relief flag is “1” in S382 (when S382 is YES), the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to “1” (S383). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the relief flag to “0” (S384). Then, after the process of S384, the main CPU 51 ends the game end time effect process, and moves the process to S17 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 112, for example, periodic interrupt processing by control of the main CPU 51 performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S391). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an input port check process (S392). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs timer update processing (S393). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 performs a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process. Next, the main CPU 51 performs communication data transmission processing (S394). In this processing, various commands are mainly transmitted to the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 as appropriate.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S395). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, and thereafter, each reel rotates at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. The main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line of the display window), and The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation is decelerated and stopped. In the present embodiment, not only the normal acceleration process, constant speed process, and stop process, but also the above-described various reel effects (reel action effects and symbol display effects) during the reel acceleration process for games in the RT5 state or RT6 state. Is set, the reel effect control process is also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment driving process (S396). In this process, the main CPU 51 controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register restoration process (S397). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

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

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a reception check on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S401). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S402).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S403). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S403 that a command different from the previous command has not been received (when S403 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S401 and repeats the processes after S401.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S403 that the sub CPU 81 has received a command different from the previous one (when S403 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S404). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S404, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S401 and repeats the processing after S401.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S411). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S412). In S412, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S412 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs processing of S415 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S412 that there is a message in the message queue (when S412 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S413). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. The

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S414). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S415). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S416). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S417). These registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S414. After S417, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S411 and repeats the processes after S411.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 115, the effect content determination process performed in S414 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S421).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S421 that the start command is being received (YES in S421), the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process (S422). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number for production, determines the production number by lottery based on the internal winning combination and the like and registers it. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time. The details of the start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers start effect data in accordance with the registered effect number (S423). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as display of video are executed. After the process of S423, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S421 that the start command is not received (when S421 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S424).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S424 that the reel stop command is being received (when S424 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the stop time according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. The effect data is registered (S425). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is not received in S424 (when S424 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S426).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S426 that the display command is being received (S426 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a display command receiving process (S427). Details of the display command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 118 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display according to the registered effect number and display combination (S428). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

  On the other hand, when it is determined at S426 that the display command is not received (when S426 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a payout end command reception (S429). In S429, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a payout end command (when S429 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs payout end command reception processing (S430). After the process of S430, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S429 that it is not at the time of receiving the payout end command (when S429 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the pseudo bonus start command (S431).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S431 that the pseudo bonus start command is being received (when S431 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for starting the pseudo bonus (S432). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S431 that the pseudo bonus start command is not received (when S431 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus end command is received (S433). . When the sub CPU 81 determines in S433 that the pseudo bonus end command is not received (when S433 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and the process is an effect registration task (see FIG. 114). To S415.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S433 that the pseudo bonus end command is being received (S433 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for the end of the pseudo bonus (S434). Then, after the process of S434, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 116, the start command reception process performed in S422 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 115) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the “normal gaming state” (“initial state”, “normal state”, or “chance zone”) (S441).

  In S441, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the gaming state is not the “normal gaming state” (when S441 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S443 described later. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S441 that the gaming state is the “normal gaming state” (when S441 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing during the normal gaming state (S442). The details of the normal gaming state process will be described later with reference to FIG. 117 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs AT processing (S443). In this process, when the gaming state is “ART ready state” (“pseudo bonus high probability state”, “pseudo BB flag” or “pseudo RB flag”), the sub CPU 81 sets the gaming state to “pseudo”. The navigation is performed so that the symbol combination relating to the replay combination (“Replay B” or “Replay R”) for shifting to the “bonus” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Further, when the gaming state is the “ART state”, that is, when the gaming state is the “pseudo bonus” or the “pseudo bonus relief state”, the sub CPU 81 determines that the symbol combination of the small part relating to the medal payout is valid. Navigate so that it stops on the line. Further, in the processing of S443, the sub CPU 81 manages the number of ART games grasped by the main CPU 51, and also displays the subtraction operation when subtracting the number of ART games.

  Then, after the process of S443, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command, and moves the process to S423 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 115).

[Normal game state processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 117, the normal gaming state process performed in S442 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 116) will be described. In the normal gaming state process, the number of consecutive wins of the replay combination is counted, and the process of managing the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination is performed. This process is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also serves as means for counting the number of consecutive winnings for the replay combination (predetermined combination continuous winning number counting means).

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a replay combination (S451). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is the small combination / replay data pointers “2” to “9” (“F_Lip G1A” to “F_Lip G3_321” in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. ”:“ Replay G1 ”,“ Replay G2 ”,“ Replay G3 ”) and“ 22 ”to“ 30 ”(“ F_Lip G8_1XXA ”to“ F_Lip G9 ”:“ Replay G8 ”,“ Replay G9 ”) It is determined whether or not it is an internal winning combination corresponding to any of the above.

  In S451, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not the replay combination (when S451 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S456 described later. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is the replay combination (YES in S451), the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the value of the replay counter (S452).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT lottery table (see FIG. 71) at the time of continuous replay winning based on the information of the current mode (“normal mode”, “high accuracy mode” or “super high accuracy mode”). A lottery is performed (S453). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (S454).

  In S454, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT lottery has been won (when S454 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the ART shift navigation flag (S455). By this processing, the sub CPU 81 sets a navigation for shifting the RT state to the RT2 state (“pseudo bonus high probability state”). Then, after the process of S455, the sub CPU 81 ends the process in the normal gaming state, and moves the process to S443 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 116).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S454 that the sub CPU 81 has not won the AT lottery (when S454 is NO), or when S451 is NO, the sub CPU 81 sets the value of the replay counter to “0”. (S456). Then, after the process of S456, the sub CPU 81 ends the process in the normal gaming state, and moves the process to S443 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 116).

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 118, the display command reception process performed in S427 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 115) will be described. In the display command reception process, a process of comparing the number of consecutive wins of the replay combination with the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination is performed, and this process is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also serves as means for comparing the number of consecutive wins of the replay combination with the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination (continuous winning number comparison means). In the display command reception process, a mode transition lottery process is also performed, and this process is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as means for executing mode transition lottery processing (lottery mode selection means).

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the “normal gaming state” (“initial state”, “normal state”, or “chance zone”) (S461). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S461 that the gaming state is not the “normal gaming state” (when S461 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S465 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S461 that the gaming state is the “normal gaming state” (when S461 is YES), the sub CPU 81 displays the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” on the active line. It is determined whether it is displayed (S462).

  In this case, “when the start symbol combination of the pseudo bonus is displayed” means that “the start symbol combination of the pseudo bonus” (“red 7 match”, “RB match”, “clown”) This includes not only the case where the “same” symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the active line, but also the case where the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” is displayed in the reel production performed during the reel acceleration process.

  In S462, when the sub CPU 81 determines that “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” is not displayed (when S 462 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S465 described later.

  On the other hand, in S462, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” is displayed (when S462 is YES), that is, the gaming state shifts to “pseudo bonus” (ART state). If so, the sub CPU 81 performs mode transition lottery (S463). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines a lottery value corresponding to the value of each replay counter defined in the replay continuous winning AT lottery table (see FIG. 71) (“normal mode”, “high accuracy mode”). And “ultra-high accuracy mode”) are determined with reference to the mode random determination table shown in FIG. In other words, in this embodiment, a mode for determining the AT winning probability (winning probability of the navigation navigating to the RT2 state) at the time of continuous replay winning is set by this processing. In the present embodiment, in the “normal game state” after the end of the “pseudo bonus”, the set mode is displayed again with the symbol combination that triggers the start of the “pseudo bonus”, and mode transition lottery is performed. Until maintained.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 turns off the ART shift navigation flag (S464). Then, after the process of S464, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and moves the process to S428 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 115).

  When S461 or S462 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a display combination related to “replay” (S465). In S465, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not the display combination related to “Replay” (when S465 is NO), the sub CPU 81 updates the value of the sub replay counter to “0” (S469). . The sub-replay counter is a counter for managing the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination in the sub-control circuit 42, and is provided in the sub-RAM 83. Then, after the process of S469, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and moves the process to S428 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 115).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S465 that the display combination is a display combination related to “replay” (when S465 is YES), the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the sub replay counter (S466). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the replay counter is equal to the value of the sub replay counter (S467). By this processing, it can be determined whether or not the display combination is equal to the internal winning combination.

  In S467, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the replay counter is equal to the value of the sub replay counter (when S467 is YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and determines the content of the effect. The process proceeds to S428 in the process flowchart (see FIG. 115).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S467 that the value of the replay counter is not equal to the value of the sub replay counter (when S467 is NO), the sub CPU 81 issues an error notification (S468). Then, after the processing of S468, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception processing, and moves the processing to S428 in the flowchart of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 115).

<Various effects>
Here, various features in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment and various effects obtained thereby will be described together.

[Various effects obtained by reel production]
(1) Effect by “Clown Elimination Production” and “Pseudo Bonus Prize Production” As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, for example, “Replay G9” (winning number “30”: abbreviation “F_Lip G9”) When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination (“Replay P” and “Replay 6”) included in is stopped and displayed on the active line (when winning), the gaming state is “ART state” (“pseudo bonus”) Migrate to At this time, in this embodiment, as a symbol combination related to the replay combination included in “Replay G9”, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination of “Clown matching” is also set. Therefore, in the state where the replay combination included in “Replay G9” is internally won, the symbol combination of “Clown matching” cannot be displayed on the active line (when the symbol combination of “Clown matching” is missed) Even if there is a combination of symbols other than “Clown assortment” related to the replay combination included in “Replay G9”, the gaming state shifts to “ART state” (“pseudo bonus”). .

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the game state shifts to the “ART state” in such a transition mode, in the reel acceleration process of the unit game (ART start game) next to the unit game in which “Replay G9” is won. , A reel effect (“Clown removal effect”) that displays the “Clown Match” symbol combination (“pseudo bonus start symbol combination”) on the active line (center line), and the gaming state shifts to the “ART state” Inform the player that he / she has done.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the predetermined “ART ready state” (“between pseudo BB flags” or “between pseudo RB flags”), “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” (“red 7 uniform” or “ If the symbol combination “RB matching” cannot be displayed on the active line and the symbol combination related to “Special bell removal” is displayed on the active line, the gaming state falls to the “normal state”. However, after that, when the symbol combination related to “Replay 4” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the “normal state” due to the relief measure, the gaming state shifts to the “ART state” (“pseudo bonus relief state”). .

  In the present embodiment, when the transition to the “ART state” is made in such a transition form, in the reel acceleration process of the unit game (ART start game) next to the unit game in which “Replay 4” is won, Reel effect (“Pseudo Bonus Winner”) that displays “Pseudo Bonus Start Symbol Combination” (“Red 7 Match” or “RB Match” symbol combination) on the center line corresponding to the type of “ART ready state” before the fall A pretend effect ") is performed to notify the player that the game state has shifted to the" ART state ".

  That is, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, even if the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” cannot be stopped, the symbol combinations other than the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” are finally stopped and displayed. Thus, the gaming state can be shifted to the “ART state”. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the “ART state” by such a transition route, the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” is displayed on the active line in the reel acceleration process of the ART starting game. A reel effect is given to notify the player that the gaming state has shifted to the “ART state”.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even for a player who is unfamiliar with the press, it is easy for the player to know that the ART is easily granted (hard to lose) and that the bonus of the ART is given by the reel effect. Can do. Thereby, even a player who is unfamiliar with the game can play the game with peace of mind, suppress the decline of the game eagerness, and prevent the game away. This also suppresses a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine, and can reduce the loss of the gaming store.

  Further, in the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect” of the present embodiment, the content of the reel effect is changed according to the type of the “ART preparation state” before the gaming state falls. Specifically, when the “ART ready state” before the fall is “between the pseudo BB flag”, the symbol display effect of “center line red 7 uniform” is performed in the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”. On the other hand, when the ART preparation state before the fall is “between the pseudo RB flags”, a symbol display effect of “center line RB uniform” is performed in the “pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect”.

  In this case, the reel effect allows the player to easily grasp the type of the “ART ready state” before the fall, and also confirm the contents of the ART to be given.

(2) Effect of “Additional Effect” As described above, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the number of ART games when a specific combination (small role related to “Bell”) is won in the “pseudo bonus” (ART state). A lottery is performed. When the winning lottery is won, the content (the symbol combination and display line to be displayed) of the “addition effect” is determined based on the number of additional games (the value of the additional flag and type).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the player can easily confirm the number of added ART games by the “addition effect”. Even if the symbols are not prepared at the start of reel rotation, a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the determined number of added games can be easily displayed by the reel effect.

(3) Effect of “Continuous Confirmation Effect” As described above, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state), the ART continuous lottery is performed and the ART continuous lottery is performed. In case of winning, the reel effect (“Continuous Confirmation Effect”) is performed in the reel acceleration process at the start of the next “Pseudo Bonus” set to be continued (the unit game next to the last unit game of the current ART set). The player is informed that the continuation of ART is confirmed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to separately provide a unit game for performing a reel effect for notifying that the ART continuation is confirmed from the end of the ART game period in which the ART continuation is confirmed to the start of the next unit game. . In other words, in this embodiment, the ART continuation is confirmed by the reel effect for the player without the useless unit game between the end of the ART game period in which the ART continuation is confirmed and before the start of the next unit game. Can be notified.

[Effects obtained by lottery value change table for RT1]
As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery value change for changing the setting of the lottery value of the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”: abbreviation “F_Lip G1A”) is performed. A table (see FIG. 25) is provided. With this lottery value change table, the main specific symbols of the left reel 3L constituting the display combination that triggers the transition from the “normal gaming state” to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) (in this embodiment, in FIG. Changing the probability that “apple 2” at symbol position “5”, “red 7” at symbol position “4” and “apple 2” at symbol position “3”) are displayed in the middle area of the left reel 3L. it can.

  In the lottery value change table of the present embodiment, the lottery value of the small role / replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) increases as the set numerical value (1-6) increases. Has been. In this embodiment, the set value of the additional lottery table (see FIG. 73) for the number of ART games is linked to the set value of the lottery value change table, and the winning probability of the additional lottery increases as the set numerical value increases. The lottery value is set so as to increase.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, by increasing the setting value, the occurrence frequency of the “additional effect” increases, and the winning probability of the role that triggers the transition to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) increases. . In this case, in the “pseudo bonus”, it is possible to predict the numerical value of the current setting by grasping the frequency at which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L.

[Various effects obtained by output specification to external concentrated terminal board]
As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined symbol combination (“pseudo bonus start symbol combination”) is stopped and displayed, as shown in the output specifications to the external concentration terminal board in FIG. Send external signal to external concentration terminal board. Further, in the present embodiment, even when a symbol combination other than the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed and the state is shifted to the ART state, when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the reel effect, an external signal is sent to the external concentration terminal board. Send.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when a predetermined symbol combination (“pseudo bonus start symbol combination”) is not displayed, the number of times of shifting to the ART state can be accurately counted.

  Also, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in the output specification to the external concentration terminal board in FIG. 86, a predetermined symbol combination is obtained by “continuation confirmation effect” (reel effect) performed when the continuation of ART is confirmed. Even when displayed, an external signal is transmitted to the external concentration terminal board. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of ARTs can be accurately counted without any useless unit game between the end of the ART game period in which ART continuation is confirmed and before the start of the next unit game.

[Various effects obtained by shifting to ART based on the number of consecutive replay wins]
As described above, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of counting the number of consecutive replay winnings in the “normal game state”. In the present embodiment, when the replay combination wins (actuates) continuously for a predetermined number of times, the “probable bonus high probability state” (RT2) in which the game state transition probability to the ART state (“pseudo bonus”) increases. Navigation to shift the game state to (state). That is, in the present embodiment, when the replay combination is won (actuated) continuously for a predetermined number of times, the provision of ART is substantially confirmed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a “chance zone” in which a replay combination is won with high probability is provided as one of the “normal gaming state”. Therefore, in the “chance zone”, the player can play a game with the expectation of ART acquisition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay combination wins a predetermined number of times in the “normal game state”, the game state is directly shifted from the “normal game state” to the “ART state” (RT5 or RT6 state). Navigation may be performed. When the gaming state shifts to the “ART state”, a predetermined symbol combination (“red 7 uniform”) is displayed on a predetermined line (eg, center line) in the reel acceleration process at the start of the ART game. A reel effect may be performed. When such a function is provided, the player can confirm that the gaming state has shifted directly from the “normal gaming state” (“normal state” or “chance zone”) to the “ART state” by this reel effect. It can be easily confirmed.

  Furthermore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, three types of modes (lottery tables) having different probabilities of winning the AT lottery performed at the time of continuous replay winning are prepared. Specifically, three types of modes are prepared: “normal mode”, “high accuracy mode”, and “super high accuracy mode”. This mode selection process (mode lottery process) is performed when the gaming state shifts to the ART state. Therefore, in the “normal game state” (“normal state”) after the end of ART, the player can play a game with the expectation of ART winning.

[Effects obtained by random acceleration]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment, after the various reel effects for notification are finished, the random acceleration process is performed on each reel. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the reel effect, it is possible to prevent the reel from rotating in a state where specific symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the difference in the winning frequency (advantage) of the winning combination among players.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the random acceleration processing of the reels (see FIG. 95), random numbers for each reel for collectively determining the wait time set for each reel are acquired. To do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the processing for setting the wait time for each reel can be further reduced.

[Other effects]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 manages the winning combination information for each unit game and also manages the number of consecutive winnings (replay counter) of the replay combination. Specifically, in the process at the time of receiving a start command (see FIG. 116), information on the winning combination is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the replay winning combination has won a predetermined number of times based on the information on the winning combination. Done. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to accurately determine the information on the winning combination and the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination.

  In the present embodiment, in the display command reception process (see FIG. 117), the information on the display combination (winning combination) is confirmed, and the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination (sub-replay counter) based on the display combination information. Also manage. In the display command reception process, information on the winning combination (replay counter value) obtained in the start command reception process and information on the display combination (sub replay counter value) obtained in the display command reception process are obtained. A comparison is made to determine whether or not they match (see S467 in FIG. 117). Therefore, in this embodiment, it can be determined by this determination process whether or not an illegal act (got action) has been performed between the start of the game and the end of the game.

  Furthermore, since the display command (winning combination) information is determined in the display command reception processing, for example, winnings such as a combination related to the pressing order of the stop button (for example, a small combination related to “bell” related to the pressing order), etc. And winnings can be accurately determined.

<Various modifications>
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine (pachislot 1) according to the present invention are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications may be included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

[Modification 1]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the above-described embodiment, all random number values for each reel for determining the time of the wait operation performed for each reel in the random acceleration processing of the reels performed after the reel effect are collectively acquired before the reel acceleration processing. Although the example (refer FIG. 95) to explain was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this. In the random acceleration process, for example, a random value for the reel corresponding to each acceleration process of each reel may be acquired. In Modification 1, an example will be described.

  It should be noted that the internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 in this example, the arrangement, the various tables necessary for various processes, and the various storage areas are the same as those in the above embodiment, and the description of these structures is omitted here. In addition, processes (operations) other than the random acceleration process in this example are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. Therefore, description of these processes is omitted, and only the random acceleration process is described.

  With reference to FIG. 119, the random acceleration process in this example is demonstrated. Also in this example, as in the above embodiment, the random acceleration process is performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a reel action pattern 0 (initial value of the reel action pattern) (S471). With this process, a normal acceleration process is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value for the left reel (S472). Also in this example, the random number value for the left reel is acquired in the range of 0 to 20 as in the above embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs acceleration processing of the left reel 3L (S473). In this processing, acceleration processing of the left reel 3L is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time (a period during which a game operation cannot be performed) based on the random number value for the left reel (S474). By this process, the digest operation of the wait time after the acceleration process of the left reel 3L is started. Also in this example, as in the above embodiment, in S474, the random value (0 to 20) × 32 × 1.1172 msec for the left reel is set as the wait time.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S475). In S475, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S475 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S475.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S475 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S475 is YES), the main CPU 51 obtains a random value for the middle reel (S476). Also in this example, the random number value for the middle reel is acquired in the range of 0 to 20 as in the above embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an acceleration process for the middle reel 3C (S477). In this process, the middle reel 3C is accelerated based on the set reel action pattern 0.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time based on the random number value for the middle reel (S478). By this process, the digestion operation of the wait time after the acceleration process of the middle reel 3C is started. Also in this example, as in the above embodiment, in S478, the random value (0 to 20) × 32 × 1.1172 msec for the middle reel is set as the wait time.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S479). In S479, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S479 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S479.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S479 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S479 is YES), the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value for the right reel (S480). Also in this example, the random number value for the right reel is acquired in the range of 0 to 20, as in the above embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs acceleration processing for the right reel 3R (S481). In this process, the right reel 3R is accelerated based on the set reel action pattern 0.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time based on the random number value for the right reel (S482). By this process, the digestion operation of the wait time after the acceleration process of the right reel 3R is started. Also in this example, in the same manner as in the above embodiment, in S482, the random number value (0 to 20) × 32 × 1.1172 msec for the right reel is set as the wait time.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S483). In S483, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S483 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S483.

  Then, in S483, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S483 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the random acceleration process, and the process is a flowchart of the reel rotation start process (FIG. 94). The process proceeds to S123.

  As described above, also in the first modification, after the various reel effects for notification are finished, random acceleration processing can be performed on each reel. Therefore, in the modified example 1, as in the above embodiment, after the reel effect, it is possible to prevent the reel from rotating in a state where specific symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line. As a result, the difference in the degree of advantage that occurs between a player who plays a game with a specific symbol combination and a player who plays a game without a specific symbol combination is eliminated. be able to.

[Modification 2]
In the random acceleration process of the above embodiment and the above-described modification 1, an example has been described in which a random value is acquired for each reel, and the wait time of each reel is set randomly based on the random value. It is not limited to. For example, among the wait times set for each reel, the wait time for at least one reel may be set in advance without using a random value.

  In the second modification, as an example, the wait time for the left reel 3L is set to the minimum wait time (0 msec), and the wait time for the right reel 3R is set to the maximum wait time (20 × 32 × 1.1172 msec). = 715 msec). In the second modification, the wait time for the middle reel 3C is randomly determined in a range between the minimum time (0 msec) and the maximum time (715 msec) based on the random value.

  Further, in the random acceleration processing of the above embodiment and the first modification, the example in which the digestion operation of the wait time set for the predetermined reel is performed after the completion of the acceleration processing of the predetermined reel has been described. It is not limited to this. The digestion operation of the wait time set for the predetermined reel may be performed before the acceleration processing of the predetermined reel. In the second modification, an example will be described in which the digestion operation of the wait time set for a predetermined reel is performed before acceleration processing of the predetermined reel. In the random acceleration process of Modification 2 described below, the digestion operation of the wait time set for a predetermined reel is performed in the same manner as in the random acceleration process of the above embodiment and Modification 1. You may carry out after completion | finish of this acceleration process.

  In addition, since the internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 in this example, the arrangement, the various tables necessary for various processes, and the various storage areas are the same as those in the above embodiment, the description of these configurations is omitted here. In addition, processes (operations) other than the random acceleration process in this example are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. Therefore, description of these processes is omitted, and only the random acceleration process is described.

  With reference to FIG. 120, the random acceleration process in this example is demonstrated. Also in this example, as in the above embodiment, the random acceleration process is performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a reel action pattern 0 (initial value of the reel action pattern) (S491). With this process, a normal acceleration process is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a random value for the middle reel (S492). Also in this example, the random number value for the middle reel is acquired in the range of 0 to 20 as in the above embodiment.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs acceleration processing for the left reel 3L (S493). In this processing, acceleration processing of the left reel 3L is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time based on the random number value for the middle reel (S494). By this process, the digest operation of the wait time before the acceleration process of the middle reel 3C is started. Also in this example, in the same manner as in the above embodiment, in S494, the random value (0 to 20) × 32 × 1.1172 msec for the middle reel is set as the wait time.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S495). In S495, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S495 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S495.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S495 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S495 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs acceleration processing of the middle reel 3C (S496). In this process, the middle reel 3C is accelerated based on the set reel action pattern 0.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time (715 msec) for the right reel (S497). By this process, the digestion operation of the wait time before the acceleration process of the right reel 3R is started.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S498). In S498, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (when S498 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S498.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S498 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (when S498 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs acceleration processing of the right reel 3R (S499). In this process, the right reel 3R is accelerated based on the set reel action pattern 0. After the process of S499, the main CPU 51 ends the random acceleration process, and moves the process to S123 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 94).

  As described above, also in the second modification, after the various reel effects for notification are completed, the random acceleration process can be performed on each reel. Therefore, in the second modification, as in the above embodiment, after the reel effect, it is possible to prevent the reel from rotating in a state where specific symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line. As a result, the difference in the degree of advantage that occurs between a player who plays a game with a specific symbol combination and a player who plays a game without a specific symbol combination is eliminated. be able to.

  Further, in the second modification, the processing for setting the wait time at random (random value acquisition processing or the like) is performed only for the middle reel 3C, so that the processing amount of the random acceleration processing can be reduced. In this example, the wait time for the left reel 3L is set as the minimum time of the wait time, the wait time for the right reel 3R is set as the maximum time of the wait time, and the wait time for the middle reel 3C is set at random. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The combination of reel and wait time can be arbitrarily set.

[Modification 3]
In the random acceleration process of the embodiment, the first modification, and the second modification, a specific symbol combination is prepared after the reel effect by digesting the wait time set for each reel (random delay process). Although the reel is prevented from rotating, the present invention is not limited to this. Any technique can be used as long as it can prevent the reel from rotating in a state where a specific symbol combination is prepared after the reel effect.

  For example, after the end of the reel effect, the symbol combination on the active line may be temporarily returned to the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed in the unit game immediately before the unit game in which the reel effect is performed. Also in this case, an acceleration process equivalent to the random acceleration process described above can be performed on each reel. In Modification 3, an example will be described.

  It should be noted that the internal configuration of the pachislot machine 1 in this example, the arrangement, the various tables necessary for various processes, and the various storage areas are the same as those in the above embodiment, and the description of these structures is omitted here. In addition, processes (operations) other than the random acceleration process in this example are the same as those in the above-described embodiment. Therefore, description of these processes is omitted, and only the random acceleration process is described.

  The random acceleration process in this example will be described with reference to FIG. Also in this example, as in the above embodiment, the random acceleration process is performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a reel action pattern 0 (initial value of the reel action pattern) (S501). With this process, a normal acceleration process is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the symbol stop position storage area (see FIG. 65) provided in the main RAM 53, and acquires the stop symbol position information of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R (S502). . At this point (at the start of the game), the stop symbol position information of each reel stored in the symbol stop position storage area is the symbol stop displayed on the active line after all reels stop in the previous unit game. Location information. Therefore, by the process of S502, the stop position information of the symbol of each reel that is stopped and displayed in the unit game immediately before the current unit game in which the reel effect is performed is obtained.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs the reel effect constant speed process for all the reels simultaneously (S503). Specifically, the main CPU 51 performs rotation control of each reel in accordance with the excitation pattern defined in the excitation data address “MGDAT_AP” in the excitation data table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 detects the reel index of a predetermined rotating reel (for example, the left reel 3L at first), and then, based on the symbol stop position information of the predetermined reel in the previous unit game acquired in S502, A scheduled stop position of a predetermined reel is set (S504). Next, the main CPU 51 holds a predetermined reel at the set scheduled stop position (S504). In this reel holding process, an excitation signal is continuously input to a stepping motor that rotationally drives a predetermined reel, and the reel is held at the stop symbol position, so that the player appears to be stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the reels have been stopped (held) at the corresponding stop pattern positions (S506).

  In S506, when the main CPU 51 determines that all the reels are not stopped (held) (when S506 is NO), the main CPU 51 changes the reel to be stopped, and returns the process to S504. The processing after S504 is repeated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S506 that all the reels are stopped (held) (when S506 is YES), the main CPU 51 simultaneously performs the reel action pattern 0 for all the reels. Acceleration processing based on (normal acceleration processing) is performed (S507). After the process of S507, the main CPU 51 ends the random acceleration process, and moves the process to S123 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 94).

  Also in the acceleration process of the modified example 3 described above, similarly to the above-described embodiment, after the reel effect, the reel can be prevented from rotating in a state where specific symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line. As a result, the difference in the degree of advantage that occurs between a player who plays a game with a specific symbol combination and a player who plays a game without a specific symbol combination is eliminated. be able to.

  Furthermore, in Modification 3, in the random acceleration process, the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the previous unit game is displayed, and the symbol stop position of each reel is temporarily returned to the position of all the reels in the previous unit game when stopped. . Therefore, in this example, it is possible to give the player a feeling that a game is being played continuously from the previous unit game.

[Modification 4]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the sub-control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81) manages the number of consecutive winnings of replay roles in the “normal game state” (“initial state”, “normal state”, and “chance zone”). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control circuit 41 may manage the number of consecutive winnings for the replay combination. In Modification 4, an example will be described.

  When the main control circuit 41 manages the number of consecutive winnings for the replay combination, the mode lottery table shown in FIG. 69 and the AT lottery table for replay continuous winnings shown in FIG. 71 are stored in the main ROM 52 or the like, A replay counter that manages the number of winnings is stored in the main RAM 53. In addition, the management process of the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination is performed in the winning search process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 122 and FIG. 123, winning search processing in this example will be described. In this example as well, as in the above embodiment, the winning search process is performed in S12 in the main flow shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the replay combination has won (S511). In S511, when the main CPU 51 determines that the replay combination is not won (when S511 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S520 in FIG. 123 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S511 that the replay combination has won (when S511 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the replay combination to “Replay 0”, “Replay G3”, or “Replay G8”. It is determined whether or not the replay combination is included (S512).

  In S512, when the main CPU 51 determines that the replay combination is not a replay combination included in “Replay 0”, “Replay G3”, or “Replay G8” (when S512 is NO), the main CPU 51 executes S519 described later. Perform the process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S512 that the replay role is a replay role included in “Replay 0”, “Replay G3”, or “Replay G8” (when S512 is YES), the main CPU 51 It is determined whether the RT state is an RT0 state, an RT1 state, or an RT7 state (S513).

  In S513, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT state is not the RT0 state, the RT1 state, or the RT7 state (when S513 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S519 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S513 that the RT state is the RT0 state, the RT1 state, or the RT7 state (when S513 is YES), the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the replay counter (S514). .

  After the processing of S514, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the replay counter is “2” or more (S515). In S515, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the replay counter is not “2” or more (when S515 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S519 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S515 that the value of the replay counter is “2” or more (in the case where S515 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the AT lottery table at the time of replay continuous winning, A lottery is performed (S516). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (S517).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S517 that the AT lottery has not been won (when S517 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S519 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S517 that the main CPU 51 has won the AT lottery (when S517 is YES), the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to “1” (S518).

  After the processing of S518, or when S512, S513, S515, or S517 is NO, the main CPU 51 makes an automatic medal insertion request (S519), and then performs the processing of S520 described later.

  When S511 is NO, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the replay counter to “0” (S520).

  After the processing of S519 or S520, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a combination related to “F_Lip G9” (internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “30”: see FIG. 23). Is discriminated (S521). In S521, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is not the combination related to “F_Lip G9” (when S521 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S525 described later.

  On the other hand, in S521, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is the combination related to “F_Lip G9” (when S521 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination of “Clown matching” is an effective line. It is determined whether or not it is displayed above (S522). In S522, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination “match clown” is displayed on the active line (when S522 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S525 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S522 that the symbol combination “Clown matching” has not been displayed on the active line (the symbol combination “Clown matching” has been missed) (when S522 is NO). The main CPU 51 updates the missing flag to “1” (S523). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to “1” (S524).

  After the processing of S524, when S521 is NO or when S522 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “RT5 transition combination” has won (S525). In S525, when the main CPU 51 determines that the “RT5 transition role” has not won a prize (when S525 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the winning search process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to S13.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S525 that the “RT5 transition combination” has won (S525 is YES), that is, the RT state shifts to the RT5 state and the “pseudo bonus” game is started. If it is, the main CPU 51 performs ART continuous lottery processing (S526). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs lottery using the ART continuation lottery table shown in FIG. 74 and acquires the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter (any one of “0” to “5”).

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter with the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag / counter acquired in S526 (S527). Then, after the process of S527, the main CPU 51 ends the winning search process and moves the process to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Modification 5]
In the above embodiment, the number of additional games for ART is set according to the value of the additional generation flag / type (“0” to “11”) acquired when the additional number of ART games is determined during “pseudo bonus”. In addition, the processing example has been described in which the effect pattern type of “addition effect” is determined based on the set number of additional games. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of additional games is determined when the addition of the ART game number is determined (when the value of the additional generation flag / type is determined) has been described. It is not limited to.

  For example, when the addition of the number of ART games is confirmed, the content of the reel production (for each addition of the addition occurrence flag / type) for each reel production in the “addition production” without confirming the number of additional games (every time the addition occurrence flag and type value is updated). Depending on the content of the symbol display effect), the number of added games may be added sequentially.

  More specifically, during the “addition production”, the number of additional games of ART set corresponding to the production pattern type of the current reel production is determined before the current reel production is performed. It may be added to the number of added games. In this case, the total number of ART games to be finally added is determined before the “sorry effect” performed at the end of the “addition effect”. In Modification 5, an example will be described.

  FIG. 124 shows an example of the extra generation flag / type data subtraction value table (addition game number determination means) used in the fifth modification. The additional generation flag / type data subtraction value table used in this example defines the additional generation flag / type subtraction value and the number of additional games set according to the effect pattern type.

  The outline of the operation of “addition effect” in this example is as follows. In the “addition effect”, first, a reel effect (first reel effect) corresponding to the effect pattern type determined based on the value (initial value) of the addition flag and type acquired by the extra lottery is performed. Thereby, the subtraction value and the number of additional games corresponding to the contents of the first reel effect (effect pattern type) are determined from the extra generation flag / type data subtraction value table shown in FIG. Next, the subtraction value of the addition generation flag / type determined in the first reel effect is subtracted from the initial value of the addition generation flag / type to update the value of the addition generation flag / type.

  Next, the effect pattern type is determined again by lottery based on the updated value of the addition flag and type. Next, a reel effect (second reel effect) corresponding to the value of the effect pattern type determined again is performed. Thereby, the subtraction value and the number of added games corresponding to the content (effect pattern type) of the second reel effect are determined from the addition occurrence flag / type data subtraction value table shown in FIG.

  Next, the addition occurrence flag / type subtraction value determined in the second reel production (production pattern type) is subtracted from the value of the addition generation flag / type corresponding to the second reel production, and the addition occurs again. Update the value of the flag / type. Further, at this time, the number of additional games of ART determined by the second reel effect is added to the number of additional games of ART determined by the first reel effect.

  After that, the value of the extra generation flag / type is updated to “1”, and the above-described update processing of the extra generation flag / type is updated until the reel production (“unfortunate production”) of the production pattern type “0” is performed. The reel production process based on the added generation flag / type value and the addition game number addition process are repeated for each reel production. Therefore, the number of ART games to be finally added is determined at the time before the “sorry effect” performed at the end of the “addition effect”.

  Here, while explaining an operation example of the “addition effect” in the case where the addition occurrence flag / type “3” is acquired by the extra lottery, the procedure of the addition game number addition process in this example will be described more specifically. To do.

  First, when the production pattern type “2” is determined, for example, by the lottery processing of the production pattern type based on the acquired addition flag / type “3”, the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed. Is performed, a symbol display effect (first reel effect) of “top line red 7 assortment” is performed. In this case, “1” is acquired as the subtraction value and “50” is acquired as the number of additional games, as shown in the addition occurrence flag / type data subtraction value table in FIG.

  Next, the subtraction value “1” is subtracted from the initial value “3” of the addition generation flag / type, and the value of the addition generation flag / type is updated to “2”.

  Next, when the production pattern type “3” is determined, for example, by the lottery process of the production pattern type based on the updated addition flag / type “2”, the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed. Is performed, a symbol display effect (second reel effect) of “bottom line red 7 assortment” is performed. In this case, “1” is acquired as the subtraction value and “40” is acquired as the number of additional games, as shown in the addition occurrence flag / type data subtraction value table in FIG. Then, the added game number “40” acquired in the second reel effect is added to the added game number “50” acquired in the first reel effect, and the total added game number becomes “90”.

  Next, the subtraction value “1” is subtracted from the value “2” of the addition occurrence flag / type, and the value of the addition occurrence flag / type after the second update becomes “1”.

  Next, a reel effect (“unfortunate effect”) corresponding to the addition occurrence flag and type “1” after the second update is performed, and the addition effect is ended. Therefore, in such an operation example, the number of additional games of ART is finally “90”.

  As described above, also in the modified example 5, as in the above-described embodiment, when an extra lottery is won during ART, even if the symbols are not aligned at the start of reel rotation, a predetermined symbol combination can be easily achieved by the reel effect. Can be displayed. Furthermore, in the modified example 5, the number of additional games is determined according to the number of reel effects in the “addition effect” and the effect patterns (display symbols and display lines) of each reel effect. On the other hand, expectation of the number of games can be added.

[Other variations]
In the above embodiment, the reel effect is performed in a predetermined unit game in the “ART state” (“pseudo bonus (RT5 state)” or “pseudo bonus relief state (RT6 state)”) at the start of the game. Although an example in which the reel effect is performed during the acceleration processing period has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel effect may be performed even in a gaming state other than the “ART state”.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the period of acceleration processing for the unit game next to the unit game for which the transition to the “ART state” of the game state is confirmed, or the unit game next to the unit game for which the addition of the ART game is confirmed, etc. The example of performing the reel effect has been described, but a predetermined reel effect may be performed in a unit game in which the transition of the game state to the “ART state” is confirmed, or in a unit game in which the addition of the number of ART games is confirmed. Furthermore, not only in the “ART state”, but also in the “normal game state” and the “pseudo bonus preparation state”, a corresponding reel effect may be performed as appropriate according to functions provided in each game state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, special symbol combinations (“red 7 assortment”, “matching red 7”, “ The example of displaying “RB matching” and “Clown matching”) on the effective line (center line) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Also in reel effects other than “addition effect”, a special symbol combination may be displayed on a line other than the center line (for example, a top line, a bottom line, a cross-up line, a cross-down line, etc.).

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot (game machine), 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Display window, 17L ... Left stop button, 17C ... Middle stop button, 17R ... Right stop button, 41 ... Main control Circuit, 42 ... Sub control circuit, 51 ... Main CPU, 52 ... Main ROM, 53 ... Main RAM, 81 ... Sub CPU, 82 ... Sub ROM, 83 ... Sub RAM

Claims (2)

An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means that is constituted by a plurality of display rows, and that variably displays symbols necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means,
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol,
Informing means for informing information for displaying a combination of symbols that gives a state advantageous to a player on a determination line across the plurality of display columns;
When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line, the replay time for performing control to shift to the replay time state in which the probability of determining the internal winning combination relating to replay is higher by the internal winning combination determining means State control means;
A combination of specific symbols is displayed on a specific line across the plurality of display columns in a period of acceleration processing of the variable display means performed at the start of a unit game next to a unit game that satisfies a specific condition. A display row production means for producing,
Random acceleration means for randomly accelerating the plurality of display rows after the presentation by the display row presentation means in the period of the acceleration process,
A gaming state including a combination of special symbols in a gaming state in which the notification means is performed and a special gaming preparation state in which the probability of transition to a special gaming state in which the replay time state occurs simultaneously is higher than a normal gaming state. When the combination of symbols for shifting to the special gaming state cannot be stopped and displayed on the determination line by the stop control means, and the gaming state shifts from the special gaming preparation state to the normal gaming state,
The notifying means is a combination of symbols other than the special symbol combination in the normal gaming state, and a symbol combination capable of shifting the gaming state to the special gaming state on the determination line. Informing the stop order for the variable display of the plurality of display columns for stop display ,
In accordance with the notification of the stop order for the variable display of the plurality of display columns by the notification means, the stop control means stops and displays a combination of symbols other than the special symbol combination on the determination line, and the gaming state is the special state. When transitioning to a different gaming state,
The display row effect means is the special game preparation state before the game state shifts to the normal game state in the acceleration processing period of the unit game next to the unit game for which the transition to the special game state is confirmed. Based on the information regarding, the game machine characterized by displaying the special symbol combination corresponding to the information on a specific line across the plurality of display columns. 2. The display row effect means performs an effect of rotating each display row in a predetermined pattern before performing the effect of displaying the specific symbol combination on the specific line. The gaming machine described in 1.

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