JP6101757B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, it has a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface, and a symbol display window that is provided in correspondence with each reel and displays a part of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of each reel. The symbols are displayed on the symbol display window by rotating all the reels based on the player's input of game value such as medals and the start operation on the start lever, and stopping each reel based on the stop operation on the stop button by the player. A game machine (so-called “pachi-slot”) that stops and displays is known. Such a gaming machine gives a privilege (for example, a medal) to a player when a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed in the symbol display window (that is, when an internal winning combination is established). .

  Currently, the mainstream gaming machine is based on an internal winning combination that has been won in advance by lottery (internal lottery) from among a plurality of internal winning combinations based on the player's start operation, and the player's stop operation. The reel stop control is performed, and the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window. Specifically, when the gaming machine detects that the stop operation is detected, the configuration symbol constituting the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is within a predetermined number of frames (maximum number of sliding symbols) from the symbol display window. Only the corresponding symbol is drawn into the symbol display window and stopped. Here, “frame” corresponds to one symbol, and the number of frames that the gaming machine draws the symbol is called the number of sliding symbols. Therefore, when no internal winning combination is won in the internal lottery (that is, when the internal winning combination is lost), the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is no matter what timing the stop operation is performed. Is not displayed, and even if any internal winning combination is won, if a stop operation is performed when the constituent symbol related to the internal winning combination is not within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, The symbols related to the internal winning combination are not displayed in the symbol display window, and the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination is not displayed in the symbol display window.

  Recently, when a plurality of winning combinations (eight bells to be paid out and two cherries to be paid out) are established at the same time, an amount of games corresponding to only some of the established combinations (bells). A gaming machine that provides value (eight) is known (for example, Patent Document 1). According to the gaming machine, it is possible to reduce a decrease in profit of the game hall due to the addition of the game value of an amount corresponding to all the established roles, and to reduce a decrease in sales willingness on the game hall side. Can do.

JP 2006-130093 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, the gaming value is not given based on all established combinations, and there is a possibility that the player may be frustrated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and when a plurality of winning combinations are established, the player is dissatisfied by providing an amount of game value corresponding to only some of the established winning combinations. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that does not reduce the sales willingness of a game arcade by giving a large amount of game value without attracting a player.

  It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to establish a certain combination when a specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 displays three reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. A display window; start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation; internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations based on the detection of the start operation; and the start operation A reel rotation means for rotating each of the plurality of reels based on the detection of a stop, a stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation for three stop buttons provided corresponding to each reel, and the internal Based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button where the stop operation is detected Reel stop control means for stopping, table information storage means for storing table information in which game value amounts corresponding to combinations of symbols related to each of the winning combinations are defined, and when rotation of all the reels is stopped, Based on the combination of symbols displayed on the display window and the table information, a game value amount to be given to the player is determined, and a game value giving means for giving a game value is provided corresponding to the stop button. and a command control means for controlling each of the three instructions embodiment of the indicator a, which is, the instruction control unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first stop operation by the stop operation detection means Until detected, the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be stopped first in the specific stop operation sequence in which the combination of symbols related to the predetermined combination is stopped and displayed on the display window The controlled to blink like, an indication mode of the indicator corresponding to a stop button to stop operation to the second control to the lighting, the indication mode of the indicator corresponding to a stop button to stop the operation in the third When the first stop operation corresponding to the specific stop operation order is detected by the stop operation detecting means and the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the predetermined stop operation order is detected in the specific stop operation order. The indication mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be secondly operated is controlled to blink, the instruction mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the third stop button to be thirdly operated is controlled to be lighted, and When the second stop operation corresponding to the specific stop operation order is detected by the stop operation detection means, the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be stopped third in the specific stop operation order The mode is controlled to blink .

According to the invention, when a predetermined condition is met, the player by performing the stopping instructions embodiment of the indicator, it is possible to establish a predetermined combination.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is that the gaming state is a first gaming state in which a winning probability of replay is a first probability, and Predetermined in the second game state that the number of remaining games for notifying the stop button to be stopped by the control of the instruction mode is one or more, and the game state is a second probability that the winning probability of the replay is higher than the first probability The game number is digested, or the gaming state is a third gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay is a third probability higher than the second probability .

  Furthermore, another invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, main reels 2 to 4 described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the circumferential surface, and a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. A display window (for example, a reel display window section 39 described later) to be displayed, a start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 33S to be described later) for detecting a start operation, and a plurality of the start operations are detected based on the detection of the start operation. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main CPU 64, internal lottery processing (see FIGS. 48 and 49) described later) for determining an internal winning combination by lottery from the winning combination and the start operation is detected. Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels (for example, stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R, which will be described later, main CPU 64, interrupt processing controlled by main CPU (see FIG. 63) Step S313), stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switches 78LS, 78CS, 78RS, which will be described later) for detecting a stop operation for a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, and the internal winning combination determining means Based on the determined internal winning combination and the fact that the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, a reel stop control means (for example, a reel stop control means for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button in which the stop operation is detected) A game value amount corresponding to a combination of a main CPU 64, a reel stop control process (see FIG. 55) to be described later, an interrupt process (see FIG. 63) under the control of the main CPU (see FIG. 63), and a symbol related to each winning combination. Table information in which (for example, the number of payouts) is defined (for example, a symbol combination table described later (see FIG. 16)) Table information storage means (for example, ROM 65 described later) to be stored and when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, it is given to the player based on the combination of symbols displayed on the display window and the table information. Game value giving means for determining the game value amount and giving game value (for example, hopper 72, main CPU 64, step S16 of reset interrupt processing (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64 described later), and all the reels When the combination of symbols displayed on the display window is a special symbol combination when the rotation of the player stops, bonus operating state control means (for example, described later) that activates a bonus operating state advantageous to the player Main CPU 64), and a re-gamer who is allowed to start a game regardless of game value input is determined as the internal winning combination with a higher probability than usual. High probability re-gaming state to be started based on the start condition being satisfied, and high probability re-gaming state control means to end based on the combination of symbols related to the end combination being displayed on the display window; The table information storage means defines a game value amount corresponding to the special symbol combination as 0, and defines a plurality of small character combinations whose game value amount is 1 or more, The winning combination determining means is configured to be able to determine as an internal winning combination by overlapping a winning combination related to a combination of a plurality of small combinations including the end combination, and the game value giving unit includes a plurality of winning combinations on the display window. When a combination of symbols relating to a small role is displayed, the total game value amount is obtained by adding the game value amounts corresponding to the combination of symbols related to each small role displayed in the display window based on the table information. Calculate If the total game value amount is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit amount, a game value corresponding to the total game value amount is given, and if the total game value amount is larger than the upper limit amount, the upper limit amount is given. The predetermined upper limit amount is obtained when the bonus operating state is activated by the bonus operating state control means and when the bonus operating state is not activated. Unlike the case, the reel stop control means is configured such that, in the high-probability replaying state, the internal winning combination determining means overlaps the internal winning combination related to the combination of a plurality of small combinations including the ending combination. When the stop operation order detected by the stop operation detecting means is determined as a winning combination, and the predetermined order matches the order of all stopping operations, the set of symbols related to the small combinations other than the end winning combination The rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of symbols whose combined game value is equal to or greater than the upper limit is displayed on the display window, and the stop operation sequence detected by the stop operation detecting means is the first When only the stop operation of the two matches, the rotation of the reel is performed so that the combination of symbols including the symbol combination related to the end combination and the total game value amount equal to or greater than the upper limit amount is displayed on the display window. When the stop operation order detected by the stop operation detecting means does not match the predetermined stop order and the first stop operation, the combined game value amount including the combination of symbols related to the end combination The rotation of the reel is stopped so that a combination of symbols that is less than the upper limit amount is displayed in the display window.

  With this configuration, the internal winning combination determining means determines the internal winning combination by duplicating a plurality of winning combinations, and the table information storage means defines the game value amount corresponding to the combination of symbols related to each winning combination. The table information is stored, and the game value giving means determines the game value amount to be given to the player based on the combination of symbols displayed on the display window and the table information when the rotation of all the reels is stopped. Game value. At this time, in the case where a combination of symbols related to a plurality of internal winning combinations is displayed on the display window, the gaming value imparting means, the combination of symbols related to each internal winning combination displayed on the display window based on the table information The total game value amount is calculated by adding the game value amount corresponding to the game value amount, and when the total game value amount is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit amount, the game value amount corresponding to the total game value amount is given, When the total game value amount is larger than the upper limit amount, the game value corresponding to the upper limit amount is given, and the predetermined upper limit amount is activated when the bonus operation state is activated and when the bonus operation state is activated. It differs from the case of the general gaming state that is not allowed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, when a plurality of winning combinations are established, the player is given a gaming value equivalent to the total gaming value amount corresponding to all the winning combinations with the upper limit amount as an upper limit. Since the total amount of game value corresponding to all established roles exceeds the upper limit amount, the game value for the upper limit amount is given, so a large amount of A game value is not given, and it is possible to prevent the game hall from deteriorating sales motivation.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine, when a plurality of winning combinations are established, the player is given a gaming value equivalent to the total gaming value amount corresponding to all the winning combinations with the upper limit amount as an upper limit. Since the total amount of game value corresponding to all established roles exceeds the upper limit amount, the game value for the upper limit amount is given, so a large amount of A game value is not given, and it is possible to prevent the game hall from deteriorating sales motivation.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in one Embodiment which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the reel display window part 39 and winning line of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table (main reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the design windows 5A, 6A, 7A and the pseudo pay line of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table (sub reel) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control board of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control board of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table determination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for general game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT1 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT2 operation states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RT3 operating states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal lottery table for RB game states of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol combination table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the number search table for spinning cylinder stops of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table selection table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority table for mismatches of the gaming machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority table for matching at the time of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table selection table for 1st stop of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table (102) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the priority order table of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table selection data selection table (for left) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table storage table selection table of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table storage table (L1) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 1 storage area (display combination 1 storage area) of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the internal winning combination 2 storage area (display combination 2 storage area) of the gaming machine of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the carryover combination storage area | region of the gaming machine of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operating flag storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the effective stop button storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation | movement stop button storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of storage of the symbol storage area of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the display combination prediction storage area | region of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table designation | designated address storage area of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table | surface of the display combination based on the data pointer for a small combination and replay, and a pressing order in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop aspect determination table (between non-flags) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table for RT1 operation states (between non-flags) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the production table for RT2 operation states (between non-flags) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the RT2 operation state effect table (notification | reporting) of the game machine in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table for sub reels (between non-flags or a bonus winning game) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table for sub reels (between BB flags) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the stop table for sub reels (between MB flags) of the gaming machine in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reset interruption process by the main CPU performed by the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement monitoring process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check process performed by the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery table change process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination prediction storing process performed by the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the display combination search process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the preferential acquisition data acquisition process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the priority drawing-in control process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the stop table determination process for the 2nd and 3rd stop time performed by the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal payout number check process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT game number counter update process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus operation | movement check process performed with the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by control of the main CPU performed by the main control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the main board | substrate communication process performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect registration process performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the unprocessed command execution process performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the stop table determination process for sub reels performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the stop table determination process for sub reels performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the effect lottery process for 4th reel & backlamp performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the high probability alerting | reporting control process 1 performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT game number counter update process performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the reel stop command reception performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the process at the time of the display command reception performed by the sub control board in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the high probability alerting | reporting control process 2 performed with the sub control board in one Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a control example of the reel back lamp 48 when the effect number is “282” and the pressing order is “left-middle-right” in one embodiment.

  The gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, as a gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming machine having three rotating reels that variably display symbols, in addition to coins, medals, tokens, etc., a card given to a player A description will be given using a game machine capable of playing using a game value such as a so-called pachislot machine. Further, in the following embodiments, a pachislot gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited, and a pachinko machine or a slot machine may be used.

  First, an overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine 1 has a cabinet structure with a front door attached to the front face so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet, there are small main reels 2, 3, 4 and large sub-reels 5, 6, 7 and the following. A main control board 61 (see FIG. 6) and the like are accommodated.

  Main reels 2, 3, and 4 are provided in a horizontal row at the center of the cabinet so as to be vertically rotatable. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is arranged. Further, sub-reels 5, 6, and 7 larger than the main reels 2 to 4 are provided in a horizontal row so as to be vertically rotatable in the cabinet above the main reels 2 to 4. On the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols different from the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 2 to 4 is arranged. Furthermore, one horizontal rotating reel 8 is rotatably provided inside the cabinet above the sub reels 5 to 7. On the outer peripheral surface of the laterally rotating reel 8, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of effect symbols different from the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 is arranged. .

  The front door is provided with a reel display window 39 for allowing the symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 to be visually recognized from the outside of the cabinet. The player can visually recognize three symbols out of symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4 through the reel display window 39. In addition, on the front door, the symbol windows 5A, 6A and 7A for making the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 visible, and the reels for making the symbols arranged on the laterally rotating reel 8 visible. A display window 51 is provided. The player can visually recognize three symbols among the symbols arranged on the sub reels 5 to 7 through the symbol windows 5A to 7A, and among the symbols arranged on the laterally rotating reel 8 through the reel display window 51. One symbol can be visually recognized. In addition, the reel display window part 39 of this embodiment comprises the display window of this invention.

  Each of the main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the horizontal rotation reel 8 has a structure in which a reel sheet on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn is mounted on the outer periphery of the reel drum. Inside each reel drum constituting the main reels 2 to 4, the sub reels 5 to 7, and the laterally rotating reel 8, reel back lamps 47 a and 47 b composed of LEDs for irradiating the pattern drawn on the reel sheet from the back side, 47c, reel back lamps 48a, 48b and 48c, and a reel back lamp 49 (see FIG. 7) are provided.

  On the left and right sides of the main reels 2 to 4, pedestal portions having substantially horizontal surfaces are respectively formed. A medal insertion slot 9 is provided on the right pedestal portion, and a winning line, which will be described later, is activated according to the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 to become an effective line. On the other hand, on the left pedestal portion, a 1-stored medal insertion button (1-BET button) 30 for betting credited medals by a player's push button operation (press operation), 2 a stored medal insertion button (2 -BET button) 31 and 3 stored medal insertion button (maximum BET button) 32 are provided. When one stored medal insertion button 30 is pressed, one of the credited medals is inserted. When the 2 stored medal insertion button 31 is pressed, two of the credited medals are inserted. When the three-stored medal insertion button 32 is pressed, three of the credited medals (that is, the maximum number that can be inserted in one game (hereinafter referred to as “maximum insertion number”)). } Is inserted. When these stored medal insertion buttons 31 to 32 are pressed, a later-described winning line is activated and becomes an activated line. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of inserted sheets in the RB gaming state or the MB operating state is defined as two.

  On the right side of the front surface of the pedestal portion, a stored medal settlement button 37 is provided for switching the credit (Credit) / payout (Pay) of medals acquired by the player in the game. The payout mode or the credit mode is switched by the player's operation on the stored medal settlement button 37. In the credit mode, when a winning is established, medals for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning are credited. In the payout mode, when a winning is established, medals corresponding to the payout are paid out from the medal payout port 53 at the lower front, and the medals paid out from the medal payout port 53 are sent to the medal receiving unit 52. Can be stored. Note that winning means that a combination of symbols related to a small combination is stopped on an active line. The small role is a role related to the payout of medals.

  A speaker 54 is provided on the right side of the medal payout opening 53, and speakers 96 </ b> L and 96 </ b> R are provided on the left and right sides of the lateral rotation reel 8. The speakers 54, 96L, and 96R output game sounds such as performance sounds and notification sounds according to the game situation.

  A start lever 33 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the base. As the player presses the start lever 33 (start operation), the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 rotate, and the symbols displayed on the reel display window 39 and the symbol windows 5A to 7A vary. The game starts.

Three stop buttons 34, 35, and 36 are provided at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion and on the right side of the start lever 33. The player's pressing operation (stop operation) on the stop buttons 34 to 36 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and the sub reels 5 to 7 corresponding to the stop buttons. Specifically, the rotation of the left main reel 2 and the left sub reel 5 is stopped by a stop operation on the left stop button 34. Further, the rotation of the middle main reel 3 and the middle sub reel 6 is stopped by the stop operation on the middle stop button 35, and the rotation of the right main reel 4 and the right sub reel 7 is stopped by the stop operation on the right stop button 36. Here, the stop of the rotation of the first reel is called a first stop, the stop of the rotation of the second reel is called a second stop, and the stop of the rotation of the third reel is called a third stop. In addition, the stop operation for the player to stop for the first time is referred to as the first stop operation, the stop operation for the second stop is referred to as the second stop operation, and the stop operation for the third stop is referred to as the third stop operation. That's it.

  On the left side of the left design window 5A of the front door, in order from the top, the bonus count display unit 10, the medal insertion number display lamps (BET lamps) 13, 14, 15, the payout number display unit 16, the stored number display unit 17, and the game Operation indicators 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 are provided. The bonus count display section 10 is made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs, and displays the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the bonus game operation. The medal insertion number display lamps (BET lamps) 13 to 15 are controlled to be turned on in accordance with the number of inserted medals, and notify the player of the number of inserted medals at that time. The payout number display unit 16 is composed of a two-digit 7-segment LED, and displays the number of medals paid out by winning. The number-of-stores display unit 17 displays the number of medals that are made up of three-digit 7-segment LEDs and are stored (credited). The game operation indicators 18 to 22 are controlled to be turned on according to the game situation, and notify the player of the game situation at that time.

  On the right side of the right design window 7A of the front door, an RT1 / bonus game number display section 23, an RT operation state notification lamp 24, a start lamp 25, a WIN lamp 26, and an insert lamp 27 are provided in this order from the top. The RT1 / bonus game number display unit 23 is composed of a three-digit 7-segment LED, and displays the remaining number of games that can be played in the RT1 operation state and the value of a bonus end number counter (to be described later) in the BB operation state or MB operation state. The RT operating state notification lamp 24 blinks in the RT1 operating state. The start lamp 25 blinks when the main reels 2 to 4 are operable. The WIN lamp 26 blinks when “BB” or “MB”, which will be described later, is determined as an internal winning combination. The insert lamp 27 is lit when a medal can be inserted into the medal payout opening 53.

  Inside the cabinet, there are provided a setting button (not shown) and a reset button (not shown) used when setting the setting value. The set value is a value that indicates in a stepwise manner the probability of determining the bonus combination as an internal winning combination. In this embodiment, “1”, “4”, “6”, and [H (high)] are provided. Yes.

  Next, the winning line will be described with reference to FIG. The reel display window 39 displays the three symbols of the main reels 2 to 4 in the upper, middle and lower stages, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 2, the three symbols of the left main reel 2 are displayed in the left / upper region 39LU, left / middle region 39LM, and left / lower region 39LL, respectively, and the middle main reel 3 Are displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU, middle / middle region 39CM, and middle / region lower 39CL, respectively, and the three symbols of the right main reel 4 are respectively displayed in the right / upper region 39RU, right / middle region 39RM, and right -Displayed in the lower area 39RL. In the gaming machine 1, eight winning lines 1 connecting the left / upper region 39LU or the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / upper region 39CU or the middle / region lower 39CL, and the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL. ~ 8 are provided.

  As shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 2, the winning line 1 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / upper region 39CU, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 2 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / upper region 39CU, and the right / lower region 39RL. The winning line 3 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / lower region 39CL, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 4 is a line formed by connecting the left / upper region 39LU, the middle / lower region 39CL, and the right / lower region 39RL. The winning line 5 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / upper region 39CU, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 6 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / upper region 39CU, and the right / lower region 39RL. The winning line 7 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / lower region 39CL, and the right / upper region 39RU. The winning line 8 is a line formed by connecting the left / lower region 39LL, the middle / lower region 39CL, and the right / lower region 39RL. When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 stops, the gaming machine 1 determines success or failure of winning based on the activated winning line, that is, the combination of symbols displayed on the activated line.

  Next, with reference to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 3, the symbol rows arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the main reels 2 to 4 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the main reels 2 to 4 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the main reels 2 to 4, a symbol row in which 18 kinds of symbols are arranged is drawn. Specifically, a symbol row composed of a red mouse symbol, a blue mouse symbol, a BAR symbol, a red seven symbol, a white seven symbol, and a blank symbol is drawn. The symbol arrangement table (main reel) is stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 described later. In order to associate the rotation positions of the main reels 2 to 4 with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, the symbol arrangement table (main reel) is sequentially given every 1/18 rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. Symbol positions “00” to “17” and a symbol code for identifying the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined.

  Next, the pseudo pay line will be described with reference to FIG. Each of the symbol windows 5A, 6A, and 7A displays the three symbols of the sub reels 5 to 7 in the upper, middle, and lower rows, respectively. Specifically, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 4, the three symbols of the left sub-reel 5 are displayed in the left / upper region 5AU, the left / middle region 5AM, and the left / lower region 5AL, respectively. Three symbols are displayed on the middle / upper region 6AU, middle / middle region 6AM, middle / lower region 6AL, respectively, and three symbols of the right sub reel 7 are respectively right / upper region 7AU, right / middle region 7AM, right / lower region Display on 7AL. As shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 is provided with five pseudo pay lines 1 </ b> L to 5 </ b> L that connect the respective areas. However, medals are not paid out depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  Next, with reference to the symbol arrangement table (sub reel) shown in FIG. 5, the symbol rows arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 5 to 7 will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the sub reels 5 to 7 of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the sub reels 5 to 7, a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols are arranged is drawn. Specifically, a symbol sequence composed of a cherry symbol, a watermelon symbol, an orange symbol, a mouse symbol, a replay symbol, a BAR symbol, and a red seven symbol is drawn. The symbol arrangement table (sub reel) is stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control board 62 described later. Similarly to the symbol arrangement table (main reel), one of the sub reels 5 to 7 is associated with the symbol arrangement table (sub reel) in order to associate the rotational position of the sub reels 5 to 7 with the symbol drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. A symbol position from “00” to “20” that is sequentially given every / 21 rotations and a symbol code that identifies the symbol type corresponding to each symbol position are defined.

  Next, referring to FIG. 6, a main control board (main control board) 61, a sub control board (sub control board) 62, a main control board 61, or a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control board 62 A circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1 including the above will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 61 has a configuration in which a microcomputer 63 is a main component and a random number sampling circuit is added thereto. The microcomputer 63 includes a main CPU 64 and ROM 65 and RAM 66 as storage means. The main CPU 64 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 71 that exchanges signals with a clock pulse generator 67, a frequency divider 68, a random number generator 69, a sampling circuit 70, and peripheral devices. .

  The main CPU 64 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value and an internal lottery table, which will be described later, by a player's starting operation, and rotates the main reels 2 to 4, and then performs an internal winning combination and a player's stop operation. The main reels 2 to 4 stop rotating based on whether or not a combination of symbols related to the winning combination is displayed on the active line, and whether or not the winning combination is determined is determined. Run the main game that grants profits. Further, when a combination of symbols related to a plurality of internal winning combinations is displayed on the reel display window 39, the main CPU 64 displays each internal winning displayed on the reel display window 39 based on a symbol combination table described later. A payout number obtained by adding up the payout number of medals corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the winning combination is calculated using a payout number counter, and the value of the payout number counter is “12” (however, in general, If the game state is not “15”), medals for the value of the payout number counter are paid out. If the value of the payout number counter is larger than the upper limit amount, medals for the upper limit amount are paid out. The main CPU 64 of the present embodiment constitutes an internal winning combination determining means, reel rotating means, reel stop control means, and game value giving means of the present invention.

  The clock pulse generator 67 and the frequency divider 68 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 69 generates a random number in the range of “0” to “65535”. The sampling circuit 70 extracts (samples) one random number value from the random number generated by the random number generator 69.

  In the gaming machine 1, the extracted random number value is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, based on the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 for each game, an internal winning combination is determined in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) described later.

  In addition, as a means for random number sampling, you may make it the structure which performs random number sampling within the microcomputer 63, ie, on the operation program of the main CPU64. In that case, the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 65 of the microcomputer 63 stores various tables such as a program related to the processing of the main CPU 64 (for example, see FIGS. 45 to 63 described later) and a symbol combination table (for example, see FIG. 3 and FIGS. 8 to 27 described later). Various control commands (commands) to be transmitted to the sub control board 62 are stored. Note that the ROM 65 of this embodiment constitutes the table information storage means of the present invention.

  Various information obtained by processing of the main CPU 64 is set in the RAM 66. For example, information for identifying the extracted random number value, gaming state, operating state, number of payouts, bonus carryover status, various counters and flags are set. Some of these pieces of information are transmitted to the sub-control board 62 by the above-described command.

  In the circuit of FIG. 6, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 63 include stepping motors 45L, 45C, 45R, various lamps (BET lamps 13-15, start lamp 25, WIN lamp 26, Insert lamp 27), various display units (game operation indicators 18 to 22, stored number display unit 17, bonus count display unit 10, RT1 / bonus game number display unit 23, payout number display unit 16), hopper for storing medals 72 and the like.

  The stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R are driven and controlled by the motor drive circuit 73, and rotate the reel drums of the main reels 2 to 4. The motor drive circuit 73 rotates and stops the main reels 2 to 4 based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. Note that the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R of the present embodiment constitute the reel rotating means of the present invention.

  Various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, start lamp 25, WIN lamp 26, insert lamp 27) are driven and controlled by each lamp driving circuit 74. Each lamp drive circuit 74 turns on and off various lamps based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71.

  Various display units (game action indicators 18 to 22, stored number display unit 17, bonus count display unit 10, RT1 / bonus game number display unit 23, payout number display unit 16) are driven and controlled by each display unit drive circuit 75. Is done. Each display unit driving circuit 75 turns on / off the game operation indicators 18 to 22 based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71, and stores the stored number display unit 17, bonus count. Numerical values are displayed on the display unit 10, the RT1 / bonus game number display unit 23, and the payout number display unit 16.

  The hopper 72 is driven and controlled by a hopper drive circuit 76. The hopper driving circuit 76 pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper based on a control signal from the main CPU 64 received via the I / O port 71. In addition, the hopper 72 of this embodiment comprises the game value provision means of this invention.

  In addition, each switch and each circuit for generating an input signal that triggers the output of a control signal to each circuit and each actuator are connected to the input unit of the microcomputer 63. As each switch and each circuit, the inserted medal sensor 9S, the start switch 33S, the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S, the stored medal settlement switch 37S, the reset switch 55S, the setting switch 56S, the reel position detection circuit 77, the stop switches 78LS, 78CS. , 78RS, and a payout completion signal circuit 79.

  The insertion medal sensor 9S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 9 by the player's insertion operation, and transmits an insertion detection signal indicating that a medal has been inserted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. To do.

  The start switch 33S detects the player's start operation on the start button 33, and transmits a start signal instructing the start of the game to the microcomputer 63. Note that the start switch 33S of the present embodiment constitutes the start operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S detect the player's input operation for the 1 stored medal insertion button 30, the 2 stored medal insertion button 31, and the 3 stored medal insertion button 32. A storage input signal for instructing insertion of three or three medals is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The stored medal settlement switch 37 </ b> S detects a player switching operation on the stored medal settlement button 37 and outputs a payout switching signal for switching between the credit mode or the payout mode to the microcomputer 63. When the credit mode is switched to the payout mode, a signal for instructing the payout of medals credited to the gaming machine 1 is transmitted to the microcomputer 63.

  The setting switch 56 </ b> S and the reset switch 55 </ b> S transmit a setting update signal for updating the setting value of the RAM 66 to the microcomputer 63 by detecting a setting value changing operation by the administrator of the gaming machine.

  The reel position detection circuit 77 receives drive pulses supplied to the stepping motors 45L, 45C and 45R after the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, and sends the drive pulse signal via the I / O port 71. It transmits to the microcomputer 63. The reel position detection circuit 77 outputs a reset pulse every time a photo sensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of each main reel 2 to 4 detects a reference position provided on each main reel 2 to 4. And a reset pulse signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. The main CPU 64 of the microcomputer 63 updates a pulse counter and a symbol counter (to be described later) of the RAM 66 based on the reception of the drive pulse signal, and sets “0” to the pulse counter and the symbol counter based on the reception of the reset pulse signal. . Thereby, the main CPU 64 can determine the symbol positions of the main reels 2 to 4 based on the symbol counter.

  Stop switches 78L, 78C, and 78R detect the player's stop operation on the stop buttons 34, 35, and 36, respectively, and stop that instructs the stop of rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 corresponding to the detected stop buttons 34 to 36, respectively. The signal is transmitted to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71. Note that the stop switches 78L, 78C, 78R of the present embodiment constitute stop operation detecting means of the present invention.

  The payout completion signal circuit 79 indicates that the payout of medals has been completed when the number of medals detected by the medal detection unit 72S (that is, the number of medals paid out from the hopper 72) reaches the designated number. A payout completion signal for indicating is sent to the microcomputer 63 via the I / O port 71.

  A sub-control unit communication port 80 is connected to the I / O port 71, and the main CPU 64 sends various commands from the sub-control unit communication port 80 provided on the main control board 61 to the sub-control board 62. Send a signal. 6 and 7, the signal transmitted from the sub control unit communication port 80 is transmitted to the sub control board 62 via the main sub relay board 97, the sub relay board 98, and the main control part communication port 88. The data is received by the main control unit communication port 88 provided. The sub control board 62 performs various processes related to effects based on signals such as various commands transmitted from the main control board 61. Note that commands, information, and the like are not transmitted from the sub control board 62 to the main control board 61, and only one-way communication from the main control board 61 to the sub control board 62 is performed. Details of the configuration of the sub-control board 62 will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, when a start signal for starting a game is transmitted from the start switch 33S by a start operation on the start lever 33 by the player on condition that a medal is inserted, a control signal is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73, The rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started by drive control of the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R (for example, excitation to each phase).

  When the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is started, the pulse counter and the symbol counter corresponding to each of the main reels 2 to 4 provided on the RAM 66 are updated with the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 as described above. Is done. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1, the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1” every time “16” pulses are counted by the pulse counter. Here, when the value of the symbol counter is updated by “1”, the corresponding main reels 2 to 4 are rotated by one frame of symbols (the distance that each symbol moves by one symbol is one frame). In addition, when the symbol at the symbol position “00” in the symbol arrangement table (main reel) is displayed in the middle area of the reel display window 39, the symbol counter value is set to “0”. Has been. For example, when a red 7 symbol at the symbol position “13” of the left main reel is displayed in the left / middle area 39LM of the reel display window 39, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 2 is “13”. ing. Since the value of the symbol counter and the rotational position of the main reels 2 to 4 are gradually shifted, the main CPU 64 receives a reset pulse signal and the pulse counter or symbol counter for each rotation of the main reels 2 to 4. By setting “0” to, malfunction due to the deviation is prevented.

  When a start signal is transmitted from the start switch 33S, a random number value is extracted by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70. In the gaming machine 1, when the random value is extracted, it is stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66. Then, an internal winning combination is determined based on the random value stored in the random value storage area.

  When a stop signal is transmitted from the stop switches 78L, 78C, and 78R by a stop operation on the stop buttons 34 to 36 of the player after the main reels 2 to 4 reach the constant speed rotation, the stop signal and the determined signal are determined. A control signal for stopping and controlling the main reels 2 to 4 is transmitted to the motor drive circuit 73 based on the internal winning combination. The motor drive circuit 73 drives and controls the stepping motors 45L, 45C, and 45R, and stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4.

  Here, the gaming machine 1 stops the rotation of the main reel by drawing the symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination for the maximum number of sliding symbols, that is, three frames from the time when the stop operation is performed. Specifically, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not there is a symbol related to establishment of an internal winning combination within three frames after the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78L, 78C, and 78R. When there is a symbol related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within three frames, the number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the corresponding main reel is stopped. Here, when the gaming machine 1 determines a plurality of combinations as an internal winning combination, and there are a plurality of symbols related to the establishment of the internal winning combination within 3 frames, based on a priority table described later, The number of sliding symbols is determined so that the symbols related to the internal winning combination with higher priority are stopped and displayed on the active line. When a stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78L, 78C, 78R, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel, that is, the symbol position where the rotation of the main reel starts to be stopped is referred to as “stop start position”. The symbol position obtained by adding the determined number of sliding symbols (numerical range “0” to “3”) to the stop start position, that is, the symbol position at which the rotation of the main reel is stopped is referred to as “scheduled stop position”. The number of sliding symbols is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switches 78L, 78C, 78R until the corresponding main reel stops rotating. It is defined as “3”.

  When the rotations of all the main reels 2 to 4 are stopped, the display combination search process, that is, the determination of whether the combination is established or not is performed based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line. The search for the display combination is performed based on the symbol combination table (see FIG. 16) stored in the ROM 65. In this symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to a display combination and a corresponding payout are set.

  When it is determined by the display combination search that a combination of symbols related to winning is displayed, a control signal is output to the hopper drive circuit 76 and the hopper 72 is driven to pay out medals. At this time, the medal detection unit 72S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 72, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a payout completion signal circuit 79 transmits a payout completion signal. Thereby, a control signal is transmitted to the hopper drive circuit 76, and the drive of the hopper 72 is stopped.

  When the stored medal settlement switch 37S is switched to the credit mode, if it is determined that the symbol combination related to winning is displayed, the payout number corresponding to the symbol combination related to winning is credited to the RAM 66. Add to the number counter. In addition, a control signal is output to each display unit driving circuit 75, and the value of the credit number counter is displayed on the stored number display unit 17. Here, there is a case where a medal payout or a credit performed when a symbol combination related to winning is displayed is simply referred to as “payout”.

  Next, various gaming states and operating states of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state / operating state of the gaming machine 1 includes “general gaming state”, “RB gaming state”, “CB gaming state”, “BB operating state”, “MB operating state”, “RT1 operating state”, “RT2 “Operating state” and “RT3 operating state”. These various game states / actuation states are basically distinguished by the types of winning combinations that may be determined as internal winning combinations, the winning probability of internal winning combinations, and the like.

  The RB gaming state is a gaming state that ends when eight games are played or eight winnings are established, and is a gaming state that repeatedly operates in the BB operating state.

  The CB gaming state is a gaming state that ends every game, and is a gaming state that repeatedly operates in the MB operating state.

  The BB operation state is an operation state that starts when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols related to BB is stopped and displayed on the active line, and ends when 345 medals are paid out.

  The MB operation state is an operation state that starts when MB is determined as an internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols related to the MB is stopped and displayed on the active line, and ends when 120 medals are paid out.

  The RT1 operating state starts when the BB operating state or the MB operating state ends, and when it starts when the BB operating state ends, it ends with 100 games, and when it starts when the MB operating state ends, it ends with 50 games. When the operation state is finished and 100 games or 50 games are consumed, the game state is shifted to the general game state. Also, the RT1 operation state is ended when a special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4 or special combination 8 described later is established, or when BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination. When the RT1 operation state is terminated due to the establishment of special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4 or special combination 8, then the transition to the RT2 operation state is performed and BB or MB is determined as the internal winning combination Then, the process proceeds to the RT3 operating state.

  The RT2 operation state starts when the special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4 or special combination 8 is established in the general game state or the RT1 operation state, 1200 games are consumed, or BB or MB is internal It is an operating state that is ended by being determined as a winning combination. When the RT2 operation state is ended by the digestion of 1200 games, the game state shifts to the general game state. When the BB or MB is determined to be an internal winning combination, the state shifts to the RT3 operation state. In addition, when the game in the RT2 operation state continues for 1200 games and shifts to the general gaming state, the game enters the general gaming state (in the ceiling), and until the BB or MB wins, the correct push described later The order is announced.

  The RT3 operating state starts when BB or MB is determined to be an internal winning combination, and ends when BB or MB is established.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub-control board 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a circuit configuration of the sub control board of the gaming machine 1.

  Based on signals such as various commands from the main control board 61, the sub-control board 62 performs control for performing effects related to the game by video, sound, light, main reel operation, or the like. The sub-control board 62 is configured with the microcomputer 81 as a main component. The microcomputer 81 includes a sub CPU 82 and ROM 83 and RAM 84 which are storage means. The sub CPU 82 is connected to an I / O port (input / output port) 87 that exchanges signals with the clock pulse generator 85, the frequency divider 86, and peripheral devices. Further, the microcomputer 81 is connected to the lamp driving circuit 110, the sound source IC 91, the power amplifier 92, and the dividing circuit 93 via the I / O port 87.

  The ROM 83 stores a program related to the processing of the sub CPU 82 (for example, see FIGS. 64 to 76 described later), various tables such as a stop table (for example, see FIG. 5, see FIGS. 38 to 44 described later), and the like. Yes.

  In the RAM 84, an area similar to the internal winning combination storing area in the main control board 60 is secured as an internal winning combination storing area (sub). Further, when the bit corresponding to the bonus in the internal winning combination storing area in the main control board 60 included in the start command is on, the BB carryover flag or the MB carryover flag of the RAM 84 is turned on, and the BB carryover flag in the sub control board 62 is turned on. Whether it is a carryover state or an MB carryover state can be determined.

  The sub CPU 82 performs a control process related to the effect according to a predetermined processing procedure. The predetermined processing procedure is stored in the ROM 83 as a sequence program. An address bus disconnect circuit 89 and a data bus disconnect circuit 90 are connected to the sub CPU 82. The address bus disconnect circuit 89 is connected to the ROM 83 via the address bus. Are connected to the ROM 83 via a data bus.

  When reading the information stored in the ROM 83, the sub CPU 82 transmits a low level signal to the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 via the I / O port 87, and then the address bus disconnect circuit 89 and the data bus disconnect circuit. A low level signal is transmitted to the 90 output enable terminals E via the I / O port 87. In the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, when a high level signal is input to each output enable terminal E, the data output terminal is in a high impedance state and the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. Insulative state. As a result, the address bus data and the data bus data input from the sub CPU 82 to the data input terminals of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90. Not output from each data output terminal. On the other hand, the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 are connected to the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 from the sub CPU 82 when a low level signal is input to each output enable terminal E. The address bus data and data bus data input to each data input terminal are output as they are from each data output terminal. In this way, the sub CPU 82 performs information read access to the ROM 83 via the address bus and the data bus.

  The sub-relay board 98 is connected to a sub-reel control unit 62a and a lateral rotation reel control unit 62b. The main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 81 include a stepping motor 101 that rotates the sub reels 5 to 7 in the sub reel control unit 62a, and the horizontal rotation reel 8 that rotates in the horizontal rotation reel control unit 62b. Stepping motor 102, reel back lamps 47a, 47b, 47c built in main reels 2-4, reel back lamps 48a, 48b, 48c built in sub reels 5-7, reel back built in horizontal rotating reel 8 There are a lamp 49 and an RT operating state notification lamp 24.

  The stepping motors 101 and 102 are driven by motor drive circuits 103 and 104, respectively. The reel back lamps 47 a to 47 c and the RT operation state notification lamp 24 are turned on / off by a drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 110 connected to the I / O port 87. The reel back lamps 48a to 48c and 49 are controlled by drive signals from the lamp drive circuits 107 and 108, respectively. The lamp driving circuits 107 and 108 are connected to the sub relay board 98 and operate based on a control signal from the sub CPU 82.

  Connected to the input section of the microcomputer 81 are switches and circuits for generating input signals that trigger the output of control signals to the circuits and actuators in the sub-control board 62. Each switch and each circuit receives an output pulse from a photosensor (not shown) included in the drive mechanism of the sub reels 5 to 7 and the horizontal rotation reel 8, and rotates the sub reels 5 to 7 and the horizontal rotation reel 8. There are reel position detection circuits 105 and 106 for detecting.

  The sound source IC 91 includes a control terminal C connected to the I / O port 87, a bus opening control terminal Z, and a reset terminal R, and is effective for the speakers 54, 96L, and 96R based on a signal input to the control terminal C. Control to output sound. When the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a high level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a high impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. In this state, the sound source IC 91 cannot access information read from the ROM 83 using each bus. On the other hand, when the signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 is at a low level, the impedance of the address bus and data bus connecting the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 is in a low impedance state, that is, the sound source IC 91 and the ROM 83 are electrically connected. As a result, the sound source IC 91 can access the ROM 83 using each bus. The sound source IC 91 starts operating when a high level signal is input to the reset terminal R.

  The sound source IC 91 uses a power amplifier 92 to amplify sound data such as medal insertion sound, start lever operation sound, stop button operation sound, game sound during bonus game, etc. stored in the ROM 83 under the control of the microcomputer 81. Output from the speakers 54, 96L, 96R.

  The address bus disconnection circuit 89, the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the sub CPU 82 control the signals input to the output enable terminals E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, thereby Control read access. The sub CPU 82 controls information read access to the ROM 83 of the sound source IC 91 by controlling a signal input to the bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. That is, the sub CPU 82 controls the ROM 83 by controlling a signal input to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90 and a signal input to the bus release control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91. Information read access to is restricted to either the sub CPU 82 or the sound source IC 91.

  The bus opening control terminal Z of the sound source IC 91 and the chip select terminal S of the ROM 83 are connected to the dividing circuit 93. The dividing circuit determines that the sub CPU 82 is in an incapable control process when the signal input to the bus release control terminal Z is at a low level and the signal input to the chip select terminal S is at a low level. Then, a high level signal is output to each output enable terminal E of the address bus disconnection circuit 89 and the data bus disconnection circuit 90, and the address bus and data bus between the sub CPU 82 and the ROM 83 are electrically disconnected.

  Next, an internal lottery table determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the internal lottery table determination table, the type of the internal lottery table used for determining the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) and the number of lotteries are defined for each gaming state. Specifically, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, it is determined that the internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used, while the gaming state is the RB gaming state. Is determined to use the RB gaming state internal lottery table. Further, based on the internal lottery table determination table, when the gaming state is the general gaming state, “17” is determined as the number of lotteries, while when the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the number of lotteries is “6”. Is determined.

  Next, an internal lottery table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of an internal lottery table for a general gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT1 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT2 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RT3 operating state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal lottery table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) described later. In the internal lottery table, lottery values and data pointers are defined for each winning number. The lottery value is a numerical value used to determine the data pointer. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined. A numerical value of “0 to 15” is defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “0 to 2” is defined as the bonus data pointer. The winning request flag corresponds to one or a plurality of combinations, one or more combinations are determined as internal winning combinations according to the small combination / replay data pointer, and BB or MB is determined according to the bonus data pointer Either is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Next, a method for determining a data pointer using a lottery value, that is, an internal lottery method will be described. In the internal lottery, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535”, and the lottery value corresponding to each winning number is sequentially subtracted from the extracted random number value, and whether a digit is performed. This is done by determining whether or not. Digit is performed when the numerical value to be subtracted is smaller, in other words, when the result of subtraction is negative. For example, in the case where the internal lottery table for the general gaming state in FIG. 9 is determined to be the internal lottery table, when the extracted random number value is “30”, first, the main CPU 64 starts with the winning number “17” from “30”. The corresponding lottery value “25” is subtracted. The subtraction result is “30−25 = 5”, which is positive. Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value “43” corresponding to the winning number “16” from the subtracted value “5”. The subtraction result is “5-43 = −38”, which is negative. Therefore, the main CPU 64 determines the winning number “16” as the internal winning combination, that is, “0” as the small combination / replay data pointer and “1” as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the possibility that the data pointer of the corresponding winning number will be determined. Also, the winning probability of each winning number is “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random values that may be extracted (“ 65536 ”)”.

  Note that various types of lottery performed using lottery values, which will be described later, are the same as those for determining the data pointer. That is, in the various lottery tables, lottery values are defined in correspondence with items that may be selected by lottery (for example, winning numbers and stop mode No. described later), and the total value of the lottery values is extracted. It matches the number of all random numbers that can be set (for example, “65536” or “32768”). Hereinafter, the description of the various lotteries performed using the lottery values is the same as that of the lottery values, and will be omitted.

  In the internal lottery table for general gaming state shown in FIG. 9, lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “17” are defined. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines any value from “1” to “10” as the data pointer for small role / replay for the winning numbers “1” to “10”, “0” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number “1” to the winning number “10” are determined, a combination of one combination or a plurality of combinations is determined as an internal winning combination from a plurality of small combinations or replays. It is to be noted that the determination of the role group as an internal winning combination is synonymous with the fact that a plurality of combinations constituting the role group are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations.

  Further, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state has a numerical value of “8”, “9”, or “11” as a small role / replay data pointer for the winning numbers “11” to “15”. And any one of “1” and “2” is defined as the bonus data pointer. Therefore, when the winning number “11” to the winning number “15” are determined, a plurality of bonus pointers are determined. A combination consisting of one combination or a plurality of combinations is determined as an internal winning combination, and either BB or MB is determined as an internal winning combination.

  Furthermore, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, for the winning numbers “16” and “17”, a numerical value of “0” is defined as the small role / replay data pointer, and “1” as the bonus data pointer. Since any numerical value of “2” is defined, when the winning numbers “16” and “17” are determined, either BB or MB is determined as the internal winning combination.

  The RT1 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 10 corresponds to the winning number “1” (small role / replay data pointer “1”) of the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 9 in the RT1 operating state. It is an internal lottery table for replacing lottery values. As a result, when the RT1 operating state is set, that is, when the RT1 operating flag described later is on, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” is replaced from “43298” to “52910”. As will be described later, since the winning number “1” corresponds to the replay, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” is increased, so that the winning probability of the replay is “43298/65536 (about 66.0%). ) ”To“ 52910/65536 (about 80.1%) ”. In this embodiment, the general game state includes (1) a general game state in which RT1, RT2 and RT3 are not operated (simply referred to as “general game state”), and (2) a general game in which RT1 is operated. State (simply referred to as “RT1 operating state”), (3) general gaming state in which RT2 is operating (simply referred to as “RT2 operating state”), and (4) general gaming state in which RT3 is operating (simply referred to as “RT3 operating state”). State)), and the winning probability of replay varies depending on the general gaming state, the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, and the RT3 operating state.

  The RT2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11 corresponds to the winning number “1” (the small role / replay data pointer “1”) of the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 9 in the RT2 operating state. It is an internal lottery table for replacing lottery values. As a result, when the RT2 operating state is set, that is, when the RT2 operating flag described later is ON, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” is replaced with “8978”, and the winning probability of the replay is “8978”. / 65536 (about 13.7%) ". Also, the RT3 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 is assigned to the winning number “1” (the small role / replay data pointer “1”) of the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 9 in the RT3 operating state. It is an internal lottery table for replacing the corresponding lottery value. As a result, when the RT3 operating state is set, that is, when the RT3 operating flag, which will be described later, is ON, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number “1” is replaced with “8980”, and the winning probability of replay is “8980”. / 65536 (about 13.7%) ".

  In this way, the winning probability of replay is the RT1 operating state, the general gaming state, the RT3 operating state, and the RT2 operating state in descending order, and in this embodiment, in particular, the replay winning probability is The lottery value is defined so that the difference in the replay winning probability in the RT3 operating state (or the RT2 operating state) becomes large. Therefore, the RT1 operation state and the general gaming state are referred to as “high probability replay state”, and if the special role 1, special role 3, special role 4 or special role 8 is established in the high probability replay state, the high probability replay is performed. Since the state ends, special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4 and special combination 8 are called high-rip end combinations. Note that the higher the replay winning probability is, the lower the probability of falling out of the internal lottery and the smaller the medal reduction rate, so that the player can advantageously play a game in the high probability replay state.

  In the RB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13, lottery values corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “6” are defined. The winning numbers “1” to “6” correspond to the data pointers “8”, “11”, “12”, “13”, “14”, “15” of the small role / replay, respectively. . In the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, lottery values corresponding to each winning number are defined so that the total of lottery values is “65536”. Therefore, according to the internal lottery table for RB gaming state, One or a plurality of small combinations will be determined as an internal winning combination with a probability of “65536/65536 (100%)”. Therefore, the RB gaming state in which the internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery table for the RB gaming state (that is, the BB operating state) is advantageous to the player as compared with the general gaming state, the RT1 operating state, the RT2 operating state, or the RT3 operating state. It is.

  In this embodiment, each internal lottery table defines a lottery value corresponding to a winning number (data pointer), but the lottery value is a ratio with respect to “0 to 65535” that is a range in which random number values are extracted. It is. Therefore, instead of the lottery value, a random number width (for example, “0 to 654”) corresponding to each winning number (data pointer) can be defined as the winning range. Specifically, the internal winning combination can be determined by determining which winning number (data pointer) corresponds to the winning range corresponding to the random number value. That is, defining each lottery value by each internal lottery table is synonymous with defining a random number width (winning range) for each combination or combination.

  Next, an internal winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus internal winning combination determination table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination determination table is a table used when determining an internal winning combination in an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 48 and 49) described later. In the internal winning combination determination table, a hit request flag corresponding to the data pointer is defined. The winning request flag is data for identifying an internal winning combination. Specifically, each combination corresponds to each bit of the data, and which combination is an internal winning combination can be identified based on which bit is “1”. The winning request flag stores an internal symbol combination 1 storage area or an internal symbol combination 2 storage area (hereinafter referred to as an internal symbol combination 1 storage area and an internal symbol combination 2 storage area, each of which is described later). Data).

  The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14 defines hit request flags corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “15”. In FIG. 14, the internal winning combination (sub) in the sub-control board 62 corresponding to each small combination / replay data pointer is shown on the right side of the small combination / replay internal winning combination determination table. The small combination / replay data pointer “0” corresponds to the loss, and corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “loss” on the sub-control board 62. The small combination / replay data pointer “1” corresponds to replay, and corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “replay” on the sub control board 62. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “2” corresponds to special role 1, special role 4, special role 5, and special role 6 (referred to as “special role 1-4-5-6 role group”). This corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “orange 1” in the sub control board 62. The small role / replay data pointer “3” corresponds to special role 1, special role 3, special role 5, special role 6 (referred to as “special role 1-3-5-6 role group”). This corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “orange 2” on the control board 62. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “4” corresponds to special role 1, special role 4, and special role 5 (referred to as “special role 1-4-5 role group”). Corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) "Orange 3". The small role / replay data pointer “5” is assigned to special role 1, special role 2, special role 4, special role 5, special role 7 (referred to as “special role 1-2-4-5-7 role group”). This corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “orange 4” in the sub control board 62. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “6” corresponds to special role 1, special role 3, and special role 5 (referred to as “special role 1-3-5 role group”). Corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) "Orange 5". The small role / replay data pointer “7” is assigned to special role 1, special role 2, special role 3, special role 5, special role 7 (referred to as “special role 1-2-3-5-7 role group”). This corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “orange 6” in the sub control board 62. Next, the small combination / replay data pointer “8” corresponds to the special combination 6 and corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “cherry” on the sub control board 62. The small role / replay data pointer “9” corresponds to the special role 5 and the special role 6 (referred to as “special role 5-6 role group”), and the internal winning role (sub) “watermelon” on the sub control board 62. ". Next, the small combination / replay data pointer “10” corresponds to the special combination 8 and corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “RT end combination” on the sub control board 62. The small role / replay data pointer “11” corresponds to special role 2 and special role 7 (referred to as “special role 2-7 role group”). Corresponds to "comb". Next, the small role / replay data pointer “12” corresponds to special role 1 and special role 8 (referred to as “special role 1-8 role group”). The small combination / replay data pointer “13” corresponds to the special combination 3. Next, the small role / replay data pointer “14” corresponds to the special role 4. The small character / replay data pointer “15” corresponds to the special character 5.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, hit request flags corresponding to bonus data pointers “0” to “2” are defined. Specifically, the bonus data pointer “0” corresponds to the loss, the bonus data pointer “1” corresponds to BB, and the internal winning combination (sub) “BB” on the sub control board 62 is displayed. ". Next, the bonus data pointer “2” corresponds to MB and corresponds to the internal winning combination (sub) “MB” in the sub control board 62. The hit request flag data 3 is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area.

  Next, a symbol combination table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the symbol combination table, a symbol combination related to privilege provision displayed on the active line, data indicating a display combination corresponding to the symbol combination, a storage area type, and a payout number are defined. Whether or not a combination of symbols is displayed on the active line is determined by the symbol code (see FIG. 3) indicating the symbol stopped and displayed on the active line, and the symbol specified for each display combination in the symbol combination table. Judgment is made based on whether the codes match each other. The data indicating the display combination is data stored in either the display combination 1 storage area or the display combination 2 storage area, each of which will be described later. Further, in which display combination storage area the data is stored is defined by the storage area type.

  Special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3, special combination 4, special combination 5, special combination 6, special combination 6, special combination 7, special combination 8, replay, BB and MB are set in the symbol combination table. ing.

  Special combination 1 is established by displaying “blue mouse symbol-blue mouse symbol-blue mouse symbol” on the active line. When the special combination 1 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 8 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  Special role 2 is established by displaying “blue mouse symbol-red mouse symbol-red mouse symbol” on the active line. When the special combination 2 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 1 medal is paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  Special role 3 is established by displaying “red mouse symbol-blue mouse symbol-red mouse symbol” on the active line. When the special combination 3 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 6 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  Special role 4 is established when “red mouse symbol-red mouse symbol-blue mouse symbol” is displayed on the active line. When the special combination 4 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 6 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  The special combination 5 is established by displaying “red mouse symbol-red mouse symbol-red mouse symbol” on the active line. When the special combination 5 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 6 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  Special role 6 is established by displaying “red mouse symbol-blue mouse symbol-blue mouse symbol” on the active line. When the special combination 6 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 2 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  Special role 7 is established by displaying “red 7 symbol-red rat symbol-red rat symbol” on the active line. When the special combination 7 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 1 medal is paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  The special combination 8 is established when “BAR symbol-white 7 symbol-white 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line. When the special combination 8 is established, 15 medals are paid out when the inserted number is 2, and 1 medal is paid out when the inserted number is 3.

  In the present embodiment, when the special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4 or special combination 8 is established in the RT1 operation state, the RT1 operation state is ended and the RT2 operation state is set. That is, special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4 and special combination 8 are high-rip end combinations.

  Replay is established by displaying “blue mouse symbol-red mouse symbol-blue mouse symbol” on the active line. When the replay is established, the replay is performed in the next game. That is, the same number of medals as the number of inserted coins in the game where the replay is established are automatically inserted in the next game without being based on the player's insertion operation. Thereby, the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, the above-mentioned medal payout and re-game are examples of giving game value.

  BB is established when “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” is displayed on the active line, and then the BB operation state is established. The gaming machine 1 continuously operates the RB gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 345 in the BB operating state. The RB gaming state is terminated when the number of games played in the RB gaming state reaches eight times or when the number of winnings reaches eight. However, even before the termination condition is satisfied, when the BB operation state is terminated because the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, the RB gaming state is terminated accordingly.

  MB is established by displaying “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” on the active line, and thereafter, the MB operation state is established. In the MB operating state, the gaming machine 1 continuously operates in the CB gaming state until the number of medals paid out exceeds 120. In the CB gaming state, the special combination 1 to the special combination 8 are used as internal winning combinations, and the maximum number of sliding symbols for at least one main reel (the left main reel 2 in this embodiment) of the main reels 2 to 4 is used. Is a “0” frame, and the player can stop and display a symbol that is advantageous to the player. That is, the CB gaming state is advantageous for a player who is good at winning.

  Next, the bonus operation time table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The bonus operating time table is a table used when setting conditions for ending the BB operating state, the MB operating state, and the RB gaming state. In the bonus operation time table, end conditions relating to the BB operation state, the MB operation state, and the RB gaming state are defined. Specifically, in the bonus operation time table, “345” is defined for the value of the bonus end number counter as the end condition for the BB operation state, and “ 120 "is specified. In addition, “8” and “8” are defined for the value of the number of possible games and the number of possible winnings, respectively, as termination conditions for the RB gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine 1, the BB operation state is ended when the number of medals paid out exceeds 345, and the MB operation state is ended when the number of medals paid out exceeds 120. Also, the RB gaming state is ended by playing 8 times or winning 8 times.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the rotating cylinder stop number search table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a spinning cylinder stop number search table of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The rotation stop number search table is a table used when determining the rotation stop number in the reel stop initial setting process described later with reference to FIG. In the rotation stop number search table, a rotation stop number is defined for each small role / replay data pointer. Specifically, the spinning stop number is defined corresponding to each of the small role / replay data pointers “0” to “15”.

  In the rotation stop number search table, the rotation stop numbers “1” to “6” are respectively associated with the small role / replay data pointers “2” to “7” having different combinations depending on the pressing order. A spinning stop number “7” is defined corresponding to the small role / replay data pointer “9”. In addition, in the rotation stop number search table, a rotation stop number “8” is defined corresponding to each of the small role / replay data pointers “12” to “15” determined only in the RB gaming state. A rotating stop number “0” is defined corresponding to each of the other small role / replay data pointers.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of “2” to “7” is determined as the small combination / replay data pointer (in this case, a plurality of internal winning combinations are always won), the first stop operation, The internal winning combination that is established differs depending on the type of the main reel on which the second stop operation is performed, that is, the order of pressing operations (pushing order) on the stop buttons 34 to 36. Specifically, when “2” to “7” are determined as the data pointers for each small role / replay, “left (first stop operation) —middle (second stop operation) —right (first 3 Stop operation) ”,“ Left-Right-Middle ”,“ Middle-Left-Right ”,“ Middle-Right-Left ”,“ Right-Left-Middle ”,“ Right-Middle-Left ” When the operation is performed, a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination that is most advantageous to the player among the internal winning combinations won in the high probability replay state is displayed. In addition, when “2” to “7” are determined as data pointers for the small role / replay, the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination that is most advantageous to the player among the won internal winning combinations is displayed. The order is called the correct answer push order. In the high-probability replay state (RT1 operation state or general game state), the correct answer pressing order is a combination that is not a high-rip end combination and can establish a combination with a larger number of payouts. In the RT2 operation state, the push order in which a winning with a larger number of payouts can be established ("the correct answer push order in the RT2 operation state"). ")".

  In addition, in the priority table selection table described later with reference to FIG. 19, for each stop button to be pressed during each stop operation, corresponding to a later-described mismatch, corresponding to the correct pressing order in the high probability replay state. When the priority order table for matching or the priority order table for matching is defined and the pressing operation by the player matches the stop button to be pressed, the main reel 2 is used by using the matching priority order table. When it is determined that the stop control of ˜4 is performed, and the pressing operation by the player does not match the stop button to be pressed, the stop control of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed using the mismatch priority table. It is decided to do. As described above, when any of “2” to “7” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the main reels 2 to 4 according to the stop button pressed by the player during each stop operation. Since the priority order table used when performing the stop control is different, the internal winning combination established is different.

  Here, FIG. 37 shows the display combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the pressing order by the player for each of the small combination / replay data pointers “2” to “7”. As shown in FIG. 37, when the pushing order by the player matches with the correct pushing order in the high probability replay state, the special combination 5 which is not the high lip ending combination is established, and a total of 12 payouts are made. As is done, stop control is performed on each of the main reels 2 to 4. Further, when the pushing order by the player matches only the first answering operation with the correct pushing order in the high probability replay state, the special role 3 or the special role 4 that is the high lip ending role is established, and a total of 12 When stop control is performed on the main reels 2 to 4 so as to pay out the sheets, and the pushing order by the player does not match the pushing order of the correct answer in the high probability replay state at the time of the first stop operation The stop control for each of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed so that a special combination 1 that is a high-rip end combination is established and a total of 8 payouts are performed. That is, in the high probability replay state of the RT1 operation state or the general game state, the player performs the stop operation so as to coincide with the correct pushing order in the high probability replay state, so that the RT1 operation state or the general game state is It is possible to avoid the termination and receive 12 payouts. If any one of “2” to “7” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer, the main reels 2 to 2 are arranged so that the winning combination shown in FIG. Each symbol is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of No. 4, and the number of sliding pieces for stop data of a stop table to be described later is defined.

  Further, when the gaming machine 1 determines any of “2” to “7” as the small role / replay data pointer in the RT1 operating state, the gaming machine 1 asks the player to push the correct answer in the high probability replay state. Is notified. Similarly, when the gaming machine 1 is in the general gaming state (in the ceiling), the player is highly probable even when one of “2” to “7” is determined as the small role / replay data pointer. The order of pushing correct answers in the replay state is notified. In addition, the gaming machine 1 determines any one of “2” to “7” as the small role / replay data pointer when the RT2 operation state and the value of the notification counter described later are “1” or more. In such a case, the player is notified of the pushing order that can establish a winning combination with a larger number of payouts as the correct pushing order in the RT2 operating state. Note that the notification of the correct pushing order is called “pushing order notification”. The pushing order notification is performed by blinking the reel back lamp 48 of the sub reel corresponding to the main reel to be stopped next, as will be described later. Done. In addition, the notification counter is the number of times that the special combination 8 is not established even though the special combination 8 is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT2 operating state (referred to as “the number of spills”, which is counted by the spill counter). Is a counter that is incremented by "1" every time it reaches four times.

  Next, a priority table selection table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a priority table selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The priority table selection table is a table used when the priority table is determined in the expected display combination storing process described later with reference to FIG. In the priority order table selection table, a priority order table is defined according to the rotation stop number, the value of the stop button non-operating counter, and the operation stop button. The stop button non-operating counter is a counter indicating the number of stop buttons 34 to 36 that are not pressed by the player. That is, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “3”, it means that all the stop buttons 34 to 36 are not pressed and all the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating. In the priority order table selection table, a mismatch priority order table or a match priority order table, which will be described later, is defined in correspondence with the rotation stop numbers “0” to “6”. For example, if the position (type) of the stop button where the player has performed the first stop operation does not match the position corresponding to the first stop operation in the correct push order in the high probability replay state, The mismatch priority table is used, and if there is a match, the match priority table is used.

  Next, a priority table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a priority table for mismatching of gaming machines 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the matching priority table for the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the mismatch priority order table shown in FIG. 20, a priority order (that is, priority order 1 to priority order 6) is defined for each combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. Specifically, the priority order is defined according to the pull-in data 1 and the pull-in data 2 corresponding to the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination. The priority order indicates the order in which the winning is preferentially performed between the winning internal winning combinations. In the pull-in data, each bit corresponds to each combination as in the internal winning combination storing area. In the mismatch priority table, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to replay, and the second priority is a symbol combination related to a bonus (BB, MB). Next, the third highest priority is a combination of symbols related to the special combination 1, and the fourth priority is a combination of symbols related to the special combination 3 and the special combination 4. Next, the 5th priority rank is a combination of symbols related to the special role 5, and the 6th priority rank is a combination of symbols related to the special role 1, the special role 3, the special role 4, and the special role 5. The priority table for mismatch is defined such that the priority of the combination of symbols related to the special combination 1 is higher than the priority of the combination of symbols related to other small combinations.

  On the other hand, in the priority table for matching shown in FIG. 21, the first priority (highest priority) is a symbol combination related to the bonus (BB, MB). Next, the second highest priority is a combination of symbols related to the special combination 5, and the third priority is a combination of symbols related to the special combination 6. Next, the 4th priority rank is a combination of symbols related to the special combination 1, and the 5th priority rank is a combination of symbols related to the special combination 1, the special combination 5, and the special combination 6. The priority order table for matching is defined such that the priority of the combination of symbols related to the special combination 5 is higher than the priority of the combination of symbols related to the other small combination.

  Next, the first stop table selection table for stoppage stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first stop table selection table for the gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment.

  The first stop table selection table is a table used when determining the first stop table in the slip frame number determination process described later with reference to FIG. The first stop stop table selection table defines a rotating stop number and a first stop table to be determined for each operation stop button on which a pressing operation related to the first stop operation has been performed. . For example, when the rotation stop number is “2” and the operation stop button on which the pressing operation related to the first stop operation is performed is the left stop button 34, the stop table (102) is determined. .

  Next, the stop table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table (102) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Although not shown, the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 also stores other stop tables.

  The stop table is a table used when determining the number of slip frames for stop data in the slip frame number determination process described later with reference to FIG. In the stop table, the number of stop frames for stop data corresponding to the stop start positions “0” to “17” is defined for each stop button.

  Next, the priority order table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a priority order table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The priority order table indicates an order in which applicable numerical values are searched from a range of numerical values (ie, “0” to “3”) preliminarily defined as the number of sliding frames. The priority order table defines a priority order for each number of stop data sliding frames acquired based on the above-described stop table or the like. Further, for example, “0” is defined as the number of sliding frames related to the priority order “1” with respect to the number of sliding data “0” for stop data, and a numerical value corresponding to the number of sliding frames for stop data. The priority order is defined so that is the highest. That is, the number of sliding pieces for stop data acquired based on the stop table is determined preferentially over the number of sliding pieces.

  Next, the stop table selection data selection table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table selection data selection table (for left) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Although not shown, the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 also stores other stop table selection data selection tables.

  The stop table selection data selection table is a table used when determining stop table selection data in second / third stop time stop table determination processing to be described later with reference to FIG. In the stop table selection data selection table, stop table selection data is defined according to the number of rotation stop and each stop start position. In the stop table selection data selection table of FIG. 25, the stop table selection data is described as “0 to 15”, and specific values are omitted. Stop table selection data is defined for each start position, and any value of “0 to 15” is determined as stop table selection data in the second and third stop-time stop table determination processes.

  Next, the stop table storage table selection table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop table storage table selection table of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The stop table storage table selection table is a table used when determining the stop table storage table in the second / third stop-time stop table determination process described later with reference to FIG. In the stop table storage table selection table, a stop table storage table is defined according to the number of rotation stop and each operation stop button. For example, when the rotation stop number is “1” and the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the stop table storage table (L1) is determined.

  Next, the stop table storage table stored in the ROM 65 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop table storage table (L1) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The stop table storage table is a table used when determining a stop table in the second / third stop-time stop table determination process to be described later with reference to FIG. The stop table storage table corresponds to the stop table corresponding to the stop table 1, the stop table corresponding to the stop table 2, and the stop table 3 for each stop table selection data determined based on the stop table selection data selection table. A stop table corresponding to the stop table and the stop table 4 is defined. For example, when the stop table selection data is “1”, the stop table (A1) as the stop table 1, the stop table (B1) as the stop table 2, the stop table (C1) as the stop table 3, and the stop table 4 as A stop table (D1) is determined. The stop tables of the stop table (A1) to the stop table (D15) are not shown.

  Next, the internal winning combination storing area and the carryover combination storing area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 1 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of the internal winning combination 2 storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the carryover combination storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The internal winning combination 1 storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area are 8-bit data areas allocated on the RAM 66, and store internal winning combination information. Each internal winning combination storage area indicates which combination is an internal winning combination by storing data of “0” or “1” in the area of bits “0” to “7”. Specifically, each of the bits “0” to “7” constituting the internal winning combination 1 storage area stores “1”, so that special combination 1, special combination 2, special combination 3, special combination, respectively, are stored. It shows that the combination 4, special combination 5, special combination 6, special combination 7, special combination 8 is an internal winning combination. Further, each of the bits “0” to “2” constituting the internal winning combination 2 storage area stores “1” to indicate that replay, BB, and MB are internal winning combinations, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, unused areas such as bits “3” to “7” in the internal winning combination 2 storage area can be used when more combinations are set. If there are not enough bits for identifying the internal winning combination even if these unused areas are used, the internal winning combination storing area 3 can be newly allocated on the RAM 66. When the display combination is determined based on the symbol combination table, data indicating the display combination is stored in the display combination storage area on the RAM 66. The display combination storage area is the same as the internal winning combination storage area. It becomes the composition of.

  The carryover combination storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66 and stores carryover combination information. The carryover combination storage area indicates whether it is in the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state by storing “0” or “1” data in each of the bits “1” or “2”.

  Here, the BB carryover state refers to a state where, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination, BB is carried over as an internal winning combination until BB is established. The same applies to the MB carryover state. In the present embodiment, when the BB or MB wins internally, the RT3 operating state is set. Therefore, when the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state is set, the RT3 operating state is also set.

  Next, the operating flag storage area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the operating flag storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operating flag storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. The operating flag storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “6”, so that the RB operation, the BB operation, the MB operation, the RT1 operation, Indicates whether RT2 is operating, RT3 is operating, or CB is operating. That is, it indicates whether each operating flag is on or off. The RT1 operating flag, the RT2 operating flag, or the RT3 operating flag are collectively referred to as an RT operating flag.

  Next, the effective stop button storage area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the effective stop button storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The effective stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. The effective stop button storage area stores data of “0” or “1” in each of the bits “0” to “2”, thereby determining whether or not the pressing operation of the left stop button 34 is effective. It shows whether or not the pressing operation of the stop button 35 is effective, and whether or not the pressing operation of the right stop button 36 is effective. For example, that the pressing operation of the left stop button 34 is effective means that the rotation of the left main reel 2 can be stopped by pressing the left stop button 34, that is, the left main reel 2 rotates. Indicates that it is inside.

  Next, the operation stop button storage area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the operation stop button storage area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The operation stop button storage area is an 8-bit data area allocated on the RAM 66. In the operation stop button storage area, data “0” or “1” is stored in each of the bits “0” to “2” to determine whether the left stop button 34 is operated or not. It indicates whether it has been activated and whether the right stop button 36 has been activated. The operation of the left stop button 34 means that the left stop button 34 has been pressed.

  Next, the symbol storage area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a storage example of the symbol storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment (when the symbol position data of each reel is “14”).

  The symbol storage area is an area for storing a symbol code corresponding to each area in the reel display window 39 constituting each effective line, and is provided for each effective line. For example, the symbol storage area corresponding to the effective line 1 includes the left (left reel) / upper area 39 LU, the middle (middle reel) / upper area 39 CU, and the right, which are the areas in the reel display window 39 constituting the effective line 1. (Right reel) • The corresponding symbol code of the upper area 39RU is stored. Such symbol storage areas are also provided for the other effective lines 2 to 8.

  The symbol storage area shown in FIG. 34 indicates the symbol storage area when the symbol code is stored when the symbol position data of each main reel is “14”. The case where the symbol position data is “14” means that the symbol position “14” of each main reel 2 to 4 (red rat symbol for the left main reel 2, red rat symbol for the main main reel 3, right main reel 4 Corresponds to the case where the blank symbol is displayed in the middle area 39RM, 39CM, 39LM of the reel display window 39, respectively. Therefore, in this case, the symbol storage area corresponding to the upper area 39RU, 39CU, 39LU of the reel display window 39 has a symbol position "13" (red 7 symbol for the left main reel 2 and red 7 for the middle main reel 3). A symbol code indicating the symbol, red 7 symbol in the right main reel 4, is stored, and the symbol storage region corresponding to the lower area 39RL, 39CL, 39LL of the reel display window 39 has the symbol (13) in the symbol position "13". A symbol code indicating a red 7 symbol on the reel 2, a red 7 symbol on the middle main reel 3, and a red 7 symbol on the right main reel 4 is stored.

  Next, the expected display combination storing area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a predicted display combination storing area of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  In the expected display combination storing area, priority pull-in data determined in accordance with symbols respectively corresponding to symbol positions “0” to “17” of the rotating main reel are stored. For example, when all the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating, the priority pull-in data is stored in the expected display combination storage area for the left reel, the expected display combination storage area for the middle reel, and the expected display combination storage area for the right reel. In addition, when the rotation of the left main reel 2 is stopped and the middle main reel 3 and the right main reel 4 are rotating, the expected display combination storage area for the middle reel and the expected display combination storage area for the right reel are displayed. Preferential pull-in data is stored.

  The priority attraction data is data that is determined based on the priority order defined in the priority order table in the priority attraction data acquisition process to be described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the priority pull-in data determined based on the mismatch priority order table corresponds to replay when it is “00000111”, and corresponds to BB and MB when it is “00000110”. “00000001” corresponds to special role 1, “00000100” corresponds to special role 3 and special role 4, “00000011” corresponds to special role 5, and “00000010” In this case, special role 1, special role 3, special role 4 and special role 5 are supported. “00000001” corresponds to stoppage possible, and “00000000” corresponds to prohibition of stoppage. Further, when the priority pull-in data determined based on the matching priority table is “00000110”, it corresponds to BB and MB, and when it is “00000101”, it corresponds to special role 5. “00000100” corresponds to special role 6, “00000011” corresponds to special role 1, and “00000010” corresponds to special role 1, special role 5, and special role 6. “00000001” corresponds to the possibility of stopping, and “00000000” corresponds to prohibition of stopping.

  Further, the priority pull-in data has a higher priority as the value is larger. By referring to the priority pull-in data, relative evaluation of the priority among the symbols arranged on the surface of the main reels 2 to 4 is performed. Is possible. As a result, the result of the internal lottery can be appropriately reflected in the determination of the position where the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 is stopped. Of the priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames (three frames), the symbol corresponding to the largest priority pull-in data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, the priority pull-in data indicates the ranking between symbols arranged on the main reels 2 to 4, and the priority pull-in data having the same value as the priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the number of sliding symbols. If there are a plurality of symbols, the symbol with the highest priority is determined based on the priority order defined by the priority order table described above.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36, a stop table designation address storage area secured in the RAM 66 of the main control board 61 will be described. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a stop table designation address storage area of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment.

  The stop table designation address storage area is an area for storing an address indicating each stop table determined in the second / third stop-time stop table determination process to be described later with reference to FIG. The address indicating the stop table is an address indicating the storage position of the stop table in the ROM 65. In the stop table determination process for the second and third stops, four stop tables corresponding to the stop table 1 to the stop table 4 are determined, so the stop table designated address storage area is the stop table 1 address storage area. , A stop table 2 address storage area, a stop table 3 address storage area, and a stop table 4 address storage area. For example, when the stop table (A1) is determined as the stop table 1, the stop table (B1) is determined as the stop table 2, the stop table (C1) is determined as the stop table 3, and the stop table (D1) is determined as the stop table 4, respectively. In the stop table 1 address storage area, an address indicating the storage position of the stop table (A1) is stored. Similarly, in the stop table 2 address storage area to the stop table 4 address storage area, the stop table (B1) and stop table ( C1), an address indicating the storage position of the stop table (D1) is stored.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of the second stop, the stop table indicated by the address stored in the stop table 1 address storage area or the stop table 4 address storage area is used. Specifically, when the order of pressing until the second stop is "Left (first stop operation)-Middle (second stop operation)", "Middle-left", or "Right-left" The stop table indicated by the address stored in the stop table 1 address storage area is used. On the other hand, the pressing order until the second stop is “left-right”, “middle-right”, “right-middle”. ”Is used, the stop table indicated by the address stored in the stop table 4 address storage area is used. In the third stop, the stop table indicated by the address stored in the stop table 2 address storage area is used. However, when the stop table indicated by the address stored in the stop table 4 address storage area is used in the second stop, the address stored in the stop table 3 address storage area is the stop table 2 address storage area. Stored again.

  Next, when “5” is determined as the data pointer for the small role / replay (when the internal winning combination is the special combination 1-2-4-5-7 role group), it is displayed on the reel display window 39. The symbol to be described will be described. However, BB carryover state or MB carryover state is not assumed. As described above, the correct answer push order in the high-probability replay state when the small role / replay data pointer is “5” is “middle-right-left”.

  First, the case where the pressing order by the player is “middle-right-left” (that is, the case where all the pressing orders match) will be described. At the time of the first stop, red mouse symbols are displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU and the middle / lower region 39CL based on the matching priority table. Next, at the time of the second stop, a red mouse symbol is displayed in the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL based on the matching priority table. Next, at the time of the third stop, a red mouse symbol is displayed in the left / upper region 39LU or the left / lower region 39LL based on the matching priority table. Thereby, the special combination 5 is established.

  Next, a case where the push order by the player is “middle-left-right” (that is, the push order matches only the first stop) will be described. At the time of the first stop, red mouse symbols are displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU and the middle / lower region 39CL based on the matching priority table. Next, at the time of the second stop, red mouse symbols are displayed in the left / upper region 39LU and the left / lower region 39LL based on the mismatch priority table. At this time, since there is no possibility that the special role 1 with the third highest priority will be established, the red mouse symbol related to the special role 3 or the special role 4 with the fourth highest priority will be displayed in the left / upper region 39LU and the left / lower region 39LL. Is displayed. Next, at the time of the third stop, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL based on the mismatch priority order table. Thereby, special combination 4 is established.

  Next, a case will be described in which the pushing order by the player is “left-middle-right” (that is, when the pushing orders are all inconsistent). At the time of the first stop, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the left / upper region 39LU or the left / lower region 39LL based on the mismatch priority order table. Next, at the time of the second stop, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU or the middle / lower region 39CL based on the mismatch priority table. Next, at the time of the third stop, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL based on the mismatch priority order table. Thereby, special combination 1 is established.

  Next, a case where the push order by the player is “left-right-middle” (that is, the push order matches only the second stop) will be described. At the time of the first stop, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the left / upper region 39LU or the left / lower region 39LL based on the mismatch priority order table. Next, at the time of the second stop, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL based on the matching priority table. At this time, since there is no possibility that the special role 5 having the second highest priority is established, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the right / upper region 39RU or the right / lower region 39RL. Next, at the time of the third stop, a blue mouse symbol is displayed in the middle / upper region 39CU or the middle / lower region 39CL based on the mismatch priority table. Thereby, special combination 1 is established.

  Next, a stop mode determination table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control board 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop mode determination table (between non-flags) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. The ROM 83 also stores a stop mode determination table (between flags) (not shown).

  The stop mode determination table is a stop mode NO. In the effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. It is a table used when determining. In the stop mode determination table, for each internal winning combination (sub), the stop mode NO. A lottery value corresponding to “0” to “17” is defined. Stop mode NO. Is data that is the basis for stopping the rotation of each sub-reel. In FIG. 67, each stop mode NO. The sub-reel stop mode according to the above is indicated as a remark. The internal winning combination (sub) is determined by the sub CPU 82 based on an internal winning combination corresponding table (not shown) according to the table shown on the right side of the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. “10” (watermelon 1 (slip)) or stop mode NO. When “14” (sliding effect (non-watermelon / determined)) is determined, the rotation of the sub reel is stopped after a predetermined number of frames (for example, 6 frames) have been rotated after the stop operation is detected. In this manner, rotating the reel more than a predetermined number of frames after the stop operation is detected and then stopping the reel is called sliding the reel. Here, the stop mode NO. “14” is the stop mode No. selected when the BB or MB wins internally. Therefore, the player will have a sense of expectation that the BB or MB may be winning internally by visually recognizing the slip of the sub reel. In the present embodiment, the stop mode NO. Is "10" or "14", it is determined whether or not to perform slip control on the sub reel by turning on the watermelon 1 flag.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. A case where “11” (watermelon 2 (reach)) is determined will be described. The sub CPU 82 has a stop mode NO. “11” is determined when the internal winning combination (sub) is lost or watermelon. When the internal winning combination (sub) is lost, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When “11” is determined, the watermelon 2 flag is turned on. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination (sub) is watermelon, the stop mode NO. When “11” is determined, the watermelon 2 flag is not turned on. That is, when the internal winning combination (sub) is lost, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When “11” is determined, or when the internal winning combination (sub) is a watermelon, the stop mode NO. Whether or not “11” has been determined is determined by the watermelon 2 flag.

  In addition, when the watermelon 2 flag is on, the sub CPU 82 simulates the watermelon design for a moment when the third stop operation is performed when the sub reel watermelon design can be stopped on the pseudo pay line. After temporarily stopping the sub reel so as to stop display on the winning line, the sub reel is rotated again to stop the sub reel so that symbols other than the watermelon symbol are stopped and displayed on the pseudo winning line. Note that the sub reels are not completely stopped when the sub reels are temporarily stopped. On the other hand, when the watermelon 2 flag is on, the sub CPU 82, when the third stop operation is performed at a time when the watermelon design of the sub reel cannot be stopped on the pseudo pay line, the design other than the watermelon design is used as it is. The sub reel is stopped so as to be stopped and displayed on the pseudo pay line. In addition, when the watermelon 2 flag is off, the sub CPU 82 moves the watermelon symbol on the pseudo winning line when the third stop operation is performed at a time when the watermelon symbol of the sub reel can be stopped on the pseudo winning line. The sub reel is stopped so as to stop the display. On the other hand, in the case where the watermelon 2 flag is OFF, the sub CPU 82 simulates the symbols other than the watermelon symbol when the third stop operation is performed at a time when the watermelon symbol of the sub reel cannot be stopped on the pseudo pay line. After temporarily stopping the sub-reels so that they are stopped on the winning line, all the sub-reels are re-rotated to stop the watermelon symbol combination ("Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol") on the pseudo winning line. All sub reels are fully stopped as displayed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. When “13” (forced watermelon (determined)) is determined, the rotation of the sub reel is stopped so that the watermelon symbol is stopped and displayed on the pseudo pay line regardless of the timing when the stop operation is detected.

  Next, the effect table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control board 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of the RT1 operation state effect table (between non-flags) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of the RT2 operation state effect table (between non-flags) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of the RT2 operation state effect table (notification) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. Although not shown, the ROM 83 includes an RT1 operation state effect table (between flags), an RT2 operation state effect table (between flags), a general game state effect table (for ceiling), and a general game state effect table. Each is remembered.

  The effect table is a table used when determining an effect number (effect content) in the 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. The production table also includes a stop mode NO. Each time, a lottery value corresponding to the production number is defined. The effect number is determined for each game, and the effect data that is the basis of various effects in each game is determined based on the effect number.

  The RT1 operation state effect table (between non-flags) is an effect table used in the RT1 operation state (between non-flags). Between the flags corresponds to the BB carryover state and the MB carryover state in the main control board 61 and corresponds to the RT3 operation state. The sub control board 62 does not have the RT3 operation state (sub), and distinguishes between the RT1 operation state, the RT2 operation state, or the general game state using “between flags” and “between non-flags”. The carryover flag is used for accurate determination.

  As shown in FIG. 39, according to the RT1 operation state effect table (between non-flags), the stop mode NO. When the number is “4” to “9”, the production numbers “282” to “287” are determined, respectively. Note that, in the general gaming state effect table (ceiling) (not shown), as in the RT1 operation state effect table (between non-flags), the stop mode NO. The lottery values are defined so that the production numbers “282” to “287” are determined when “4” to “9”, respectively. On the other hand, lottery values corresponding to the effect numbers “282” to “287” are not defined in the general game state effect table (not shown), and the effect numbers “282” to “287” are determined according to the general game state effect table. Is never determined.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the RT2 operating state effect table (between non-flags) is an effect table used in the RT2 operating state (between non-flags). According to the RT2 operating state effect table (between non-flags), the stop mode NO. The production numbers “282” to “287” are not determined even when “4” to “9”.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the RT2 operation state effect table (notification) is an effect table used when the RT2 operation state is set and the value of a notification counter described later is “1” or more. According to the RT2 operating state effect table (notification), the stop mode NO. The production number “282” or “283” is determined when “3” is “4” or “5”, and the stop mode NO. The production number “284” or “285” is determined when “6” or “7” is selected, and the stop mode NO. When “is“ 8 ”or“ 9 ”, the production number“ 286 ”or“ 287 ”is determined.

  Next, each production number will be described. First, the sub CPU 82 does not perform an effect when the effect number “0” (no effect) is determined. When the production number “1” (normal sound / order-small role) is determined, a normal game start sound is output from the speaker 54 at the start operation by the player, and the horizontal rotation reel 8 is sequentially moved from left to right. The rotation is stopped at the position where the symbol indicating the small combination is displayed on the reel display window 51. When the production number “2” (sound I / order-small role) is determined, a special sound I different from the normal game start sound is output from the speaker 54 during the start operation by the player, and the laterally rotating reel 8 Is rotated forward from left to right to stop the rotation at the position where the symbol indicating the small role is displayed on the reel display window 51. When the production number “3” (sound II / order-small role) is determined, a special sound II different from the normal game start sound is output from the speaker 54 at the time of the start operation by the player, and the horizontal rotation reel 8 Is rotated forward from left to right to stop the rotation at the position where the symbol indicating the small role is displayed on the reel display window 51. Further, for the production numbers “4” (normal sound / reverse-pocket), “5” (sound I / reverse-pocket), and “6” (sound II / reverse-pocket), the production number “1”, ”,“ 2 ”, and“ 3 ”are different in that the rotation direction of the laterally rotating reel 8 is reversely rotated from right to left, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the production numbers “261” to “263” will be described. When the sub CPU 82 determines the production number “261” (one off), the sub back 82 turns off the reel back lamp 48 a of the left sub reel 5. Further, when the sub CPU 82 determines the production number “262” (2 is turned off), the sub CPU 82 turns off the reel back lamp 48b of the middle sub reel 6 and when the production number “263” (3 is turned off) is decided. The reel back lamp 48c of the right sub reel 7 is turned off.

  Next, the production numbers “282” to “287” will be described. The sub CPU 82 notifies the correct pressing order by sequentially blinking the reel back lamps 48 a to 48 c of the sub reels 5 to 7 based on the production numbers “282” to “287”. As described above, the correct answer push order is a push order that is not a high-rip end combination in the RT1 operation state or the general game state and can establish a combination with a larger number of payouts. Also, in the RT2 operating state, it is a pressing order that can establish a winning combination with a larger number of payouts. For example, in the RT1 operation state or the general gaming state and the internal winning combination (sub) is orange 1, the correct answer push order is “left-middle-right” push order as shown in FIG. Yes, and when RT2 is operating and the internal winning combination (sub) is orange 2, the correct answer push order is "left-middle-right" and "left-right-middle" push order. .

  As described above, in the RT1 operation state effect table (between non-flags) shown in FIG. 39 and the general game state effect table (for ceiling) not shown, when the internal winning combination (sub) is orange 1, A lottery value is defined so that the production number “282” (1-2-3) corresponding to the correct push order in the high probability replay state is selected, and the RT2 operation state production table (notification) is selected. When the internal winning combination (sub) is orange 2, the production number “282” (1-2-3) or the production number “283” (1-3-) corresponding to the correct push order in the RT2 operating state. The lottery value is defined so that 2) is selected. In the production contents “1-2-3”, “1” corresponds to “left”, “2” corresponds to “middle”, and “3” corresponds to “right”. “3” corresponds to the pressing order of “left-middle-right”.

  As shown in FIG. 77, for example, when the sub CPU 82 determines the production number “282” (1-2-3), the sub CPU 5 rotates all the sub reels 5 to 7 by the start operation by the player, and the left sub reel 5 The reel back lamp 48a is blinked, the reel back lamp 48b of the middle sub reel 6 is turned on, and the reel back lamp 48c of the right sub reel 7 is turned off. Next, when the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 2 (left sub reel 5), the sub CPU 82 switches the reel back lamp 48a of the left sub reel 5 from blinking to lighting, and turns on the reel back lamp 48b of the middle sub reel 6. Switching from lighting to blinking, the reel back lamp 48c of the right sub reel 7 is switched from unlit to lit. Next, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle main reel 3 (left sub reel 6), the sub CPU 82 switches the reel back lamp 48b of the middle sub reel 6 from blinking to lighting, and lights the reel back lamp 48c of the right sub reel 7. Switch from to blinking. That is, the sub CPU 82 notifies the correct pressing order by blinking the reel back lamp 48 of the sub reel to be stopped next. Production number “283” (1-3-2), production number “284” (2-1-3), production number “285” (2-3-1), production number “286” (3-1) -2), the production number “287” (3-2-1) is different from the production number “282” (1-2-3) only in the order in which the reel back lamp 48 blinks.

  Therefore, when Orange 1 is determined as the internal winning combination (sub) in the RT1 operating state or the general gaming state (in the ceiling), the correct push order in the high probability replay state is notified by blinking of the reel back lamp 48. Is done. When orange 2 is determined as the internal winning combination (sub) when the value of the notification counter is “1” or more in the RT2 operating state, the correct pushing order in the RT2 operating state is the reel back lamp 48. It is notified by blinking. That is, (i) in the RT1 gaming state, (ii) in the general gaming state (in the ceiling), (iii) in the RT2 operating state, and the value of the notification counter is “1” or more. When the internal winning combination (sub) is orange 1 to orange 6, the correct push order is notified by the blinking of the reel back lamp 48, and the player responds to the stop button corresponding to the blinking sub reel. By performing the pressing operation, an internal winning combination that is most advantageous for the self can be established.

  Next, a sub reel stop table stored in the ROM 83 of the sub control board 62 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a sub-reel stop table (between non-flags or a bonus winning game) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating an example of the sub-reel stop table (between BB flags) of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of the sub-reel stop table (between MB flags) of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub-reel stop table is a table used when determining the stop position of the sub-reel. In the sub-reel stop table, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop start positions “0” to “20” is defined for each stop button. 42 to 44, the “black circles” shown on the right side of the number of sliding symbols indicate that the corresponding symbols stop in the left / middle stage region 5AM, the middle / middle stage region 6AM, and the right / middle stage region 7AM shown in FIG. Indicates. The “upward arrow” shown on the right side of the number of sliding symbols does not stop at the corresponding symbols in the left / middle region 5AM, middle / middle region 6AM, and right / middle region 7AM shown in FIG. Shows sliding up to. For example, when the stop start position of the left sub-reel 5 in the stop table for loss of the sub-reel stop table (between non-flags or bonus winning game) shown in FIG. 42 is “14” (the symbol position “14” shown in FIG. When the replay symbol is in the left / middle region 5AM), the watermelon symbol at the symbol position “16” corresponding to the “black circle” that slides two frames is the left / middle region 5AM. Will stop.

  The sub reel stop table (between non-flags or bonus winning game) shown in FIG. 42 is a table used between non-flags. The sub-reel stop table (between BB flags) shown in FIG. 43 is a table in the BB carryover state. The sub-reel stop table (between MB flags) shown in FIG. 44 is a table used in the MB carryover state. The sub reel stop table also has a stop mode NO. The number of sliding frames is specified for each (internal winning combination (sub)). For example, the stop mode NO. Is “4” (internal winning combination (sub) is orange 1), the number of sliding symbols defined in the “orange” column of the sub-reel stop table is determined. Stop on the pseudo prize line. The method for determining the planned stop position is similar to the method for determining the planned stop position for the main reels 2 to 4 and will not be described in detail. However, the symbol position when the stop operation is detected (stop start position). The number of sliding frames is determined based on the above, and the planned stop position is determined by adding the determined number of sliding frames to the stop start position.

  Next, the control operation of the main CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 45, a reset interrupt process by the main CPU 64 of the main control board 61 will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a flowchart of reset interrupt processing by the main CPU 64 performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment. Also, the main CPU 64 generates a reset interrupt by turning on the power and applying a voltage to the reset terminal, and sequentially performs the reset interrupt process stored in the ROM 65 based on the occurrence of the interrupt. It is configured as follows.

  First, the main CPU 64 performs initialization when power is turned on (step S1). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as restoring register data and execution addresses stored in the RAM 66 when the power is shut off. Further, the main CPU 64 transmits a setting change command to the sub control board 62 when the setting value is changed. The setting change command includes information indicating a setting value.

  Next, the main CPU 64 clears the designated RAM area at the end of the game (step S2). Specifically, the main CPU 64 erases data in the writable area in the RAM 66 used in the previous game, writes parameters necessary for the current game in the writable area in the RAM 66, and enters the sequence program in the current game. Specify the start address of.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation monitoring process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 46 (step S3). This bonus operation monitoring process is a process for setting the RB gaming state when the gaming state is not the RB gaming state in the BB operating state.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 47 (step S4). In the medal acceptance / start check process, the inserted number counter is updated by checking the inserted medal switch 9S and the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S, the input of the start switch 33S is checked, and the like.

  Next, when determining that the start switch 33S is turned on, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value for determining the internal winning combination (step S5). Specifically, the main CPU 64 extracts a random value from the range of “0” to “65535” by the random number generator 69 and the sampling circuit 70 and stores the extracted random value in the random value storage area of the RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a gaming state monitoring process (step S6). In this gaming state monitoring process, the main CPU 64 edits gaming state information for identifying the gaming state and the like in the current game based on each operating flag, and sets it in the RAM 66.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49 (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 8), the internal lottery table (see FIGS. 9 to 13), and the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 14 and 15). To determine the internal winning role.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S8).

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a start command to the sub control board 62 (step S9). The start command includes, for example, information such as an internal winning combination storing area and game state information.

  Next, the main CPU 64 requests the start of rotation of all reels (step S10). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, rotation start processing and acceleration control processing of the main reels 2 to 4 are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (step S11).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 55 (step S12). In this reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 stops the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 based on a stop signal transmitted from the stop switches 78L, 78C, and 78R by the stop operation of the player.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S13). In this display combination search process, the main CPU 64 determines the display combination and the number of payouts based on the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line as a result of stopping the rotation of all the main reels 2 to 4.

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a display command to the sub control board 62 (step S14). The display command includes information such as display combination information for specifying a display combination.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a medal payout number check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 (step S15).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs medal payout processing (step S16). In this medal payout process, the main CPU 64 updates the credit counter set in the RAM 66 based on the payout number in the credit mode. When the credit counter is updated, the stored number display unit 17 displays the value of the credit counter. In the payout mode, the main CPU 64 controls the hopper 72 by the hopper drive circuit 76 based on the payout number to pay out medals.

  Next, when the bonus end number counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 64 subtracts the number of medals paid out in the process of step S16 from the value of the bonus end number counter (step S17).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on (step S18). At this time, when it is determined that either the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 60 (step S19), and the process of step S20 Migrate to On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that neither the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S20.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that neither the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag is on in the process of step S18, or when the process of step S19 is completed, it will be described later with reference to FIG. RT game number counter update processing is performed (step S20).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 (step S21). When this process ends, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S2.

  In this way, the main CPU 64 executes the processing from step S2 to step S21 as processing in one game (one game), and when the processing in step S21 ends, the processing in step S2 is executed to execute processing in the next game. Migrate to

  Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the bonus operation monitoring process will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart of the bonus operation monitoring process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the BB operating flag is on (step S31). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the BB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S34. On the other hand, when determining that the BB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is on (step S32).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S32 that the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the RB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 performs RB operating processing based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 17) (step S33). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “8” in the possible game number counter, sets “8” in the possible winning number counter, and turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table. . After completing this process, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S31 that the BB operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S34). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 turns on the CB operating flag (step S35) and ends the bonus operation monitoring process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  That is, the main CPU 64 always sets the RB gaming state when the BB operation state is established by the bonus operation monitoring process. For example, in the previous game, when either one of the possible game number counter or the possible winning number counter is “0” and the RB gaming state ends, the main CPU 64 continues to be in the BB operating state. Is the RB gaming state again. In the MB operating state, the CB gaming state is always set. When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation monitoring process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S4 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart of the medal acceptance / start check process performed by the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0” (step S41). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S43. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the automatic insertion counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 then permits passage of medals (step S42), and proceeds to the processing of step S45. The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not replay has been established in the previous game.

  When determining that the value of the automatic insertion counter is not “0” in the process of step S41, the main CPU 64 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (step S43) and clears the automatic insertion counter (step S43). S44). The inserted number counter is data for counting the inserted number.

  When the processing of step S42 or step S44 is completed, the main CPU 64 then determines “3” as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (step S45).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on (step S46). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter to “2” (step S47), and proceeds to the processing of step S48.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is not ON in the process of step S46, when the process of step S47 is completed, the value of the input number counter is the maximum in the process of step S56 described later. When it is determined that it is not equal to the value, or when it is determined that the start switch 33S is not turned on in the process of step S57 described later, it is then determined whether or not a medal has passed (step S48). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed, the process proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, when determining that the medal has passed, the main CPU 64 determines whether the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S49).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S49 that the value of the inserted number counter is equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the value of the credit counter (step S53), and proceeds to the process of step S54. Here, the credit counter is data for counting the number of credited medals. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 then adds “1” to the value of the insertion number counter (step S50). Next, the main CPU 64 sets “8” in the effective line counter (step S51) and transmits a BET command to the sub-control board 62 (step S52), and proceeds to the process of step S54. The valid line counter is data for specifying the number of valid lines, and the display combination is searched based on the valid line counter.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that the medal has not passed in the process of step S48, after performing the process of step S52 or the process of step S53, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the medal is passing ( Step S54). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the photo sensor that detects the inserted medal is in the middle of detecting the medal. At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that a medal is passing, the process shifts to step S56. On the other hand, when determining that the medal is not passing, the main CPU 64 checks the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S (step S55). Specifically, when the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S are turned on, the main CPU 64 specifies the type, and based on the insertion number counter, the credit counter, and the maximum number of the insertion number counter, The value to be added to the counter is calculated and the insertion number counter is updated. When the main CPU 64 determines that no medal has passed in the process of step S48, and any of the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S is turned on, the main CPU 64 sets “8” to the effective line counter. The value of the inserted number counter is updated based on the type of the stored medal insertion switches 30S to 32S that are set and turned on, and a BET command including information indicating the value of the inserted number counter is transmitted to the sub-control board 62. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value (step S56). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is not equal to the maximum value, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the processing of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the insertion number counter is equal to the maximum value, it next determines whether or not the start switch 33S is on (step S57).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S57 that the start switch 33S is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S48. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the start switch 33S is on, the main CPU 64 then prohibits the passage of medals (step S58) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. When the main CPU 64 finishes the medal acceptance / start check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S5 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49, the internal lottery process will be described. 48 and 49 are flowcharts showing an internal lottery process performed by the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 8), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state (step S61). Specifically, when the RB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 determines the RB gaming state internal lottery table as the internal lottery table and determines “6” as the number of lotteries. When the RB operating flag is off, the general lottery state internal lottery table is determined as the internal lottery table and “17” is determined as the number of lotteries.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs an internal lottery table changing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 50 (step S62).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S63). That is, the main CPU 64 determines whether it is in the BB carryover state or the MB carryover state. At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S65. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 changes the number of lotteries to “15” (step S64), and proceeds to the processing of step S65.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” in the process of step S63, or after the process of step S64 is completed, the main random number value is then set as a random number value for determination. (Step S65). Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores the random number value stored in the random value storage area of the RAM 66 in step S5 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) in the random number value storage area for determination in the RAM 66. Copy as a number.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the same value as the number of lotteries as the winning number (step S66).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (step S67).

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value and sets the subtraction result as the determination random number value (step S68). Specifically, the main CPU 64 subtracts the lottery value acquired in the process of step S67 from the random number value for determination stored in the random number value storage area for determination, and updates the random number value storage area for determination with the subtraction result. .

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a digit has been performed in the subtraction process in step S68, that is, whether or not the subtraction result has become a negative value (step S69). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that a digit has been made, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer based on the winning number (step S73), and proceeds to the processing of step S74. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that no digit has been placed, it then subtracts “1” from the lottery number (step S70). Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0” (step S71).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the number of lotteries is “0” in the process of step S71, the main CPU 64 determines the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer to be “0” (step S72). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of lotteries is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S66. Thereafter, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S66 to step S70 (hereinafter referred to as “repetition processing”) until the number of lotteries becomes “0” or a digit is obtained.

  Next, after finishing the process of step S72 or the process of step S73, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the small role / replay data pointer is equal to or greater than “2” (step S74). . At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is “2” or more, the main CPU 64 determines the address of the internal winning combination 1 storage area as the storage destination address (step S75), and the processing of step S77. Migrate to On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the small combination / replay data pointer is not “2” or more, the main CPU 64 determines the address of the internal winning combination 2 storage area as the storage destination address (step S76), and performs the processing of step S77. Transition.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14, and acquires a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (step S77).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the winning request flag acquired in the process of step S77 in the internal winning combination storing area indicated by the storage destination address determined in the process of step S75 or step S76 (step S78).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (step S79). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S85. On the other hand, when determining that the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is “0” (step S80).

  When determining that the bonus data pointer is “0” in the process of step S80, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S85. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the bonus data pointer is not “0”, the main CPU 64 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15 and acquires a hit request flag based on the bonus data pointer ( Step S81). Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired hit request flag in the carryover combination storage area (step S82).

  Next, the main CPU 64 clears the RT operating flag and the RT game number counter (step S83) and turns on the RT3 operating flag (step S84).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” in the process of step S79, determines that the bonus data pointer is “0” in the process of step S80, or the process of step S84. Then, the logical sum of the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination 2 storage area is stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area (step S85).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the MB operating flag is on (step S86). At this time, when the MB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 turns on bits 0 to 7 in the internal winning combination 1 storage area (step S87), and ends the internal lottery process. Thereby, in the MB operating state (that is, the CB gaming state), the special combination 1 to the special combination 8 are set as internal winning combinations. On the other hand, when the MB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the internal lottery process.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the internal lottery process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S8 in FIG.

  The main CPU 64 performs lottery of an internal winning combination by executing the above-described repetitive processing in the internal lottery processing. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sequentially subtracts the lottery value from the extracted random number value, thereby obtaining the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number when the digit is placed. The internal winning combination is determined based on the determined data pointers and the internal winning combination determination table.

  Next, an internal lottery table change process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the internal lottery table changing process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S91). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 shifts to the processing of step S93. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 64 then changes to the RT1 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 10 (step S92) and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, in the process of step S92, the main CPU 64 obtains the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “1” of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 48). The lottery value and data pointer specified in the RT1 operating state internal lottery table are changed.

  If the main CPU 64 determines in step S91 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, it then determines whether the RT2 operating flag is on (step S93). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT2 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 64 changes to the RT2 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (step S94), and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “1” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 48) to the internal lottery for the RT2 operation state. The lottery value and data pointer specified in the table are changed. On the other hand, when determining that the RT2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 determines whether the RT3 operating flag is on (step S95).

  When determining that the RT3 operating flag is not on in the process of step S95, the main CPU 64 ends the internal lottery table changing process. On the other hand, when determining that the RT3 operating flag is ON, the main CPU 64 changes to the RT3 operating state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (step S96), and ends the internal lottery table changing process. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets the lottery value and data pointer corresponding to the winning number “1” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state determined in step S61 of the internal lottery process (FIG. 48) to the RT3 operating state internal lottery. The lottery value and data pointer specified in the table are changed. When this process ends, the main CPU 64 ends the internal lottery table change process.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the internal lottery table change process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S63 in FIG.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a flowchart of the reel stop initial setting process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S101). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is ON, the main CPU 64 determines “9” as the turning stop number (step S102), and proceeds to the processing of step S104. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 refers to the turning stop number search table shown in FIG. 18 and determines the turning stop number based on the small role / replay data pointer. Is determined (step S103), and the process proceeds to step S104.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores a rotating identifier (bit string “01111111”) indicating that it is rotating in all symbol storage areas (step S104).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores “3” in the stop button non-operation counter (step S105).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs the expected display combination storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S106), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. In the expected display combination storing process of step S106, priority pull-in data corresponding to each symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each main reel 2 to 4 is determined.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the reel stop initial setting process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S9 in FIG.

  Next, the expected display combination storing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the expected display combination storing process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment. The expected display combination storing process is a process called from the process of step S106 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 51) and the process of step S194 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 55).

  First, the main CPU 64 sets the value of the stop button non-operating counter in the search number counter (step S111).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “00001000” as stop button check data (step S112). Note that the process of step S112 is also executed when it is determined in the subsequent process of step S129 that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3” or after the process of the subsequent step S131 is completed. .

  Next, the main CPU 64 rotates the stop button check data to the right (step S111). For example, when the stop button check data is “00001000”, the main CPU 64 sets “00000100”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is “00000000” (step S114). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when determining that the logical product of the stop button check data and the effective stop button storage area is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not processing for the number of times of search has been executed (step S115). Specifically, when the main CPU 64 proceeds from the process of step S112 to the process of step S113, the main CPU 64 transfers the value of the search number counter to a register in advance, and the stop button check data and the effective stop in the process of step S114. Each time it is determined that the logical product of the button storage area is not “00000000”, it is determined whether or not the processing for the number of search times has been executed by subtracting “1” from the register value. Therefore, the main CPU 64 does not subtract the search number counter in the processing from step S113 to step S115.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S115 that the process is not executed for the number of searches, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S113. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the process has been executed for the number of times of search, the main CPU 64 then determines a search target reel based on the stop button check data (step S116). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines the left main reel 2 as the search target reel when the stop check data is “00000001”, and the middle main reel as the search target reel when the stop check data is “00000010”. 3 is determined, and when the stop check data is “00000100”, the right main reel 4 is determined as a search target reel. In this way, the main CPU 64 determines the left reel as the search target reel among the main reels corresponding to the stop button for which the stop operation is not performed.

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates an address of the expected display combination storing area based on the search target reel (step S117). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates the address of the symbol position “00” in the area corresponding to the search target reel in the expected display combination storing area shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the priority table selection table shown in FIG. 19 and determines the priority table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button (step S118).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines “0” as the symbol position data and “18” as the symbol check count (step S119).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 3 and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area of the search target reel based on the symbol position data (step S120). For example, when the search target reel is the left main reel 2 and the symbol position data is “14”, the main CPU 64 displays the symbol in the area corresponding to the upper left main reel of the effective line 1 to the effective line 4. The code “00000001” (red 7 symbols) is stored, and the symbol code “00000100” (blank symbol) is stored in the area corresponding to the lower left main reel of the effective lines 5 to 8.

  Next, the main CPU 64 executes a display combination search process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S121). The display combination search process is a process of searching for a combination of symbols that can be displayed (or displayed) on the active line based on the symbol storage area and the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 executes a priority attraction data acquisition process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 54 (step S122). The priority attraction data acquisition process is a process for determining the priority attraction data based on the data stored in the display combination storage area shown in FIG. 35 and the priority order table shown in FIG. 20 or FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the priority pull-in data in the expected display combination storing area (step S123).

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds “1” to the designated address and symbol position data in the expected display combination storing area, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (step S124).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S125). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of symbol checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S120. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S120 to step S124 until the priority pull-in data is stored in the area corresponding to all the symbol positions of the search target reel in the expected display combination storing area shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of symbol checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the search number counter (step S126).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the search number counter is “0” (step S127). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the expected display combination storing process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then stores a rotating identifier (bit string “01111111”) indicating that it is rotating in all symbol storage areas (step 1 S128).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “3”, that is, whether or not all the main reels 2 to 4 are rotating (step S129). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “3”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S112. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “3”, the main CPU 64 then determines the operation stop button determined in the process of step S182 of the reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. The reel to be searched is determined, and the scheduled stop position determined in the process of step S187 of the reel stop control process is set as the symbol position data (step S130).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 3 and stores a symbol code corresponding to the symbol position data in a predetermined area of the symbol storage area (step S131). Transition to processing.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the expected display combination storing process, when called from the process of step S106 of the reel stop initial setting process (see FIG. 51), the main CPU 64 performs the process of step S9 of FIG. 45 via the reel stop initial setting process. In the case of calling from the process of step S194 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 55), the process proceeds to step S181 of the reel stop control process.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a view showing a flowchart of the display combination search process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment. The display combination search process is a process called from the process of step S13 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64 and the process of step S121 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 52).

  First, the main CPU 64 clears the display combination storing area shown in FIGS. 28 and 29 (step S141).

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the top address of the symbol storage area (step S142). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates an address corresponding to the valid line 1 as a head address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 designates the head address of the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 16 (step S143). Specifically, the main CPU 64 designates the address corresponding to the special combination 1 as the head address.

  Next, the main CPU 64 compares each symbol code corresponding to the address designated in the symbol combination table with each symbol code corresponding to the address designated in the symbol storage area (step S144).

  Next, as a result of the comparison in the process of step S144, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the symbol codes match except for the area in which the rotating identifier is stored (step S145). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the current address in the symbol combination table does not match the symbol combination stored in the area corresponding to the current address in the symbol storage area, When the process proceeds to S150 and it is determined that they match, data indicating the storage area type and the display combination is acquired from the symbol combination table (step S146).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the logical combination of the display combination storage area corresponding to the acquired storage area type and the data indicating the acquired display combination in the display combination storage area (step S147).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the search number counter is “0” (step S148). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S150. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the search number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 acquires the payout number from the symbol combination table and adds it to the payout number counter (step S149).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S145 that the symbol codes do not match even if the area where the rotating identifier is stored is determined, it determines that the value of the search number counter is not “0” in the process of step S148. When the process of step S149 is completed, an address corresponding to the next combination in the symbol combination table is designated (step S150).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not an end code is stored at the address specified in the process of step S150 (step S151). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the end code is not stored, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S144. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end code is stored, the main CPU 64 then searches for all effective lines, that is, for the effective lines 1 to 8 in the symbol storage area, steps S144 to S151. It is determined whether or not the above process has been performed (step S152).

  When the main CPU determines that all the effective lines have been searched in the process of step S152, the main CPU ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when the main CPU determines that all the effective lines have not been searched, the main CPU then designates an address corresponding to the next effective line in the symbol storage area (step S153), and proceeds to the processing of step S143.

  When the main CPU 64 terminates the display combination search process, if called from the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64, the main CPU 64 performs the reset interrupt process of step S14. The process proceeds to the process, and if called from the process of step S121 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 52), the process proceeds to the process of step S122 of the expected display combination storing process.

  Next, the priority attraction data acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the priority attraction data acquisition process performed on the main control board 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 obtains an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area, and obtains a logical product of the result and the display combination storage area (step 161). If the logical product obtained in the process of step S161 is not “00000000”, the bit that is “1” in the display combination storage area although it is not “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. This means that a symbol related to a combination that has not been determined as an internal winning combination may be displayed on the active line.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the logical product obtained in the process of step S161 is “00000000” (step S162). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is “00000000”, the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is not “00000000”, it next determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “1” (step S163).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S163 that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “1”, that is, when it is determined that only one of the main reels 2 to 4 is rotating, “00000000” is set as the priority attraction data (step S177), and the priority attraction data acquisition process is terminated. The priority pull-in data “00000000” is data indicating prohibition of stoppage. Thereby, the main CPU 64 avoids the combination of symbols relating to the combination not determined as the internal winning combination stopping on the effective line in a state where only one main reel is rotating. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “1”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S164.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the logical product is “00000000” in the process of step S162, or determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “1” in the process of step S163, the main CPU 64 then displays It is determined whether or not the priority order table determined in step S118 of the expected combination storing process (see FIG. 52) is a mismatch priority order table (step S164). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is a mismatch priority table, it sets “6” as the number of checks and “1” as the initial value of the priority counter. (Step S165), the process proceeds to step S169. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is not the mismatch priority table, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the determined priority table is a match priority table (step S166). ).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the priority table determined in the process of step S166 is the priority table for coincidence, it sets “5” as the number of checks and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority counter. Set (step S167), the process proceeds to step S169. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the determined priority table is not the matching priority table, the main CPU 64 then sets a predetermined number as the number of checks and sets “1” as the initial value of the priority counter. (Step S168), and the process proceeds to step S169.

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets “00000000” as the initial value of the priority pull-in data (step S169).

  Next, the main CPU 64 obtains the logical product of the pull-in data corresponding to the priority counter value of the determined priority table, the internal winning combination storage area, and the display combination storage area (step S170). Specifically, the main CPU 64 obtains a logical product of the determined pull-in data 1 of the priority table, the internal winning combination 1 storage area, and the display combination 1 storage area, and the determined pull-in data 2 of the priority table and the internal winning combination. The logical product of the combination 2 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area is obtained.

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the logical products obtained in the process of step S170 are both “00000000” (step S171). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that both of the logical products are “00000000”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S173. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that at least one of the obtained logical products is not “00000000”, the main CPU 64 turns on the carry flag (bit 7) of the priority pull-in data (step S172), and proceeds to the processing of step S173. To do. Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets the priority pull-in data to “10000000” in the process of step S172.

  Next, the main CPU 64 rotates the priority pull-in data to the left (step S173). For example, the main CPU 64 sets “00000001” when the priority pull-in data is “10000000”. The main CPU 64 rotates the priority attraction data to the left until the number of checks becomes “0” so that the priority attraction data becomes larger as the role having a higher priority.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds “1” to the priority order counter (step S174).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S175). At this time, when determining that the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 adds “00000001” to the priority attraction-in data (step S176) and ends the priority attraction-in data acquisition processing. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S170.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the priority pull-in data acquisition process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S123 of the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 52).

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the reel stop control process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not valid stop buttons 34 to 36 are pressed (step S181). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not a stop operation for the valid stop buttons 34 to 36 is detected by the stop switches 78L, 78C, and 78R, and a stop signal is transmitted based on the detected stop operation. At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that a valid stop button is not pressed, the main CPU 64 executes the process of step S181 again. That is, the main CPU 64 repeats the process of step S181 until a valid stop button is pressed. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines in step S181 that an effective stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 64 determines the stop button as an operation stop button (step S182).

  Next, the main CPU 64 sets the corresponding bit in the effective stop button storage area to “0” based on the determined operation stop button (step S183). For example, when a stop signal indicating that the left stop button 34 has been pressed is transmitted from the stop switch 78L, the main CPU 64 updates bit 0 of the effective stop button storage area from “1” to “0”. .

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S184).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a sliding frame number determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 56 (step S185).

  Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control board 62 (step S186).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the determined number of sliding symbols (step S187).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2” (that is, after the first stop operation and before the second stop operation) (step S188). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S190. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2”, the main CPU 64 performs second / third stop time stop table determination processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 58 (step S189). The stop table determination process for the second and third stops is a process for determining stop tables for the second stop and the third stop.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2” in the process of step S188, or after the process of step S189 is ended, the main CPU 64 then performs the operation based on the operation stop button. A search target reel is determined, and a planned stop position is set as symbol position data (step S190).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the symbol arrangement table (main reel) shown in FIG. 3 and acquires a symbol code based on the symbol position data (step S191).

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the acquired symbol code in the symbol storage area (step S192).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S193). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 then performs the expected display combination storing process (see FIG. 52) (step S194), and proceeds to the process of step S181. . In the expected display combination storing process in step S194, priority pull-in data is determined for each symbol in the remaining rotating main reel.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the reel stop control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S13 in the reset interrupt process by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the sliding frame number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the sliding frame number determination process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines the expected display combination storing area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S201).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “2” (step S202). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “2”, it refers to the first stop table selection table shown in FIG. A stop table is selected based on the button (step S203), and the process proceeds to step S211. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “2”, next, the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (that is, during the third stop operation). Is determined (step S204).

  When determining that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” in the process of step S204, the main CPU 64 selects the stop table indicated by the address stored in the stop table 2 storage area (step S205). The process proceeds to step S211. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0”, next, whether or not the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button, that is, the right main reel 4 is rotating. It is determined whether or not there is (step S206).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the right stop button 36 is an effective stop button in the process of step S206, the main CPU 64 selects the stop table indicated by the address stored in the stop table 1 storage area (step S208). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the right stop button 36 is not an effective stop button, next, whether the left stop button 34 is an operation stop button and the middle stop button 35 is an effective stop button or not. Is discriminated (step S207).

  When determining that the left stop button 34 is the operation stop button and the middle stop button 35 is the effective stop button in the process of step S207, the main CPU 64 stores the address stored in the stop table 1 storage area. The stop table shown is selected (step S208), and the process proceeds to step S211. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the left stop button 34 is not an operation stop button or the middle stop button 35 is not an effective stop button, the main CPU 64 then stops according to the address stored in the stop table 4 storage area. A table is selected (step S209), and the address stored in the stop table 3 storage area is stored in the stop table 2 storage area (step S210), and the process proceeds to step S211.

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds a predetermined value based on the stop start position to the head address of the expected display combination storing area determined in the process of step S201, and determines the expected symbol position at the start of stop (step S211).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the stop table selected in the process of step S203, step S205, step S208 or step S209, and acquires the number of sliding pieces for stop data based on the operation stop button and the stop start position ( Step S212).

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 57 (step S213), and ends the sliding frame number determination process. In the priority pull-in control process, based on the priority pull-in data determined for each symbol of the corresponding main reel and the priority order table, a predetermined range (that is, maximum) from the symbol of the stop start position of the corresponding main reel. The symbol with the highest priority among the symbols up to the symbol having the number of sliding frames “3”) is determined.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the sliding frame number determination process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S186 in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 55).

  Next, the priority pull-in control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the priority pull-in control process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 designates the top address of the priority order table shown in FIG. 24 and corrects it based on the acquired number of sliding frames for stop data (step S221).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the CB operating flag is on (step S222). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when determining that the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 determines whether the operation stop button is the left stop button 34 (step S223).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S223 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 34, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S225. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button 34, the main CPU 64 retreats “0” as the number of sliding symbols (step S224), and then restores the retracted number of sliding symbols (step S232). Then, the priority pull-in control process is terminated. When the CB operating flag is on, and the main reel that stops at the third stop is the left main reel 2, the main CPU 64 determines that the winning combination other than the internal winning combination won by the second stop. The symbols constituting the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination (BB, MB or replay) are not stopped on the active line. This is because in the CB gaming state in which the number of sliding symbols is “0”, an internal winning combination other than the winning internal winning combination is not established. Specifically, the main CPU 64 stores priority attraction-in data “00000000” meaning prohibition of stoppage at a symbol position corresponding to a symbol constituting a symbol combination related to BB, MB, or replay in the expected display combination storing area. To do.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the CB operating flag is not on in the process of step S222, or determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button 34 in the process of step S223, the main CPU 64 sets “4” as the number of checks. And “4” is set as the initial value of the priority order counter (step S225).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the priority order table, and acquires the number of sliding frames corresponding to the stop data sliding frame number and the priority order counter value (step S226). For example, the main CPU 64 acquires “1” as the number of sliding frames when the number of sliding frames for stop data is “2” and the value of the priority order counter is “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the expected symbol position at the start of stop of the expected display combination storing area, and obtains priority pull-in data (step S227). Specifically, the main CPU 64 detects the slip acquired by the process of step S226 at the predicted symbol position at the start of stop determined by the process of step S211 of the slip frame number determination process (see FIG. 56) in the expected display combination storing area. Adds the number of frames and obtains priority pull-in data. For example, if the predicted symbol position at the start of stop is “05” and the determined number of sliding symbols is “2”, the main CPU 64 stores the symbol position “07” in the expected display combination storing area. Get priority pull-in data.

  Next, the main CPU 64 compares the preferential acquisition data acquired previously with the preferential acquisition data acquired this time, and determines whether or not the preferential acquisition data acquired this time is equal to or higher than the preferential acquisition data acquired previously ( Step S228). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is not equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority attraction data, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S230. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is equal to or more than the previously acquired priority pull-in data, it saves the number of sliding frames acquired this time (step S229), and proceeds to the processing of step S230.

  Next, the main CPU 64 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and subtracts “1” from the priority order counter (step S230).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S231). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 64 restores the number of evacuated sliding frames (step S232) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S226. The main CPU 64 repeats the processing from step S226 to step S231 as many times as the number of checks, so that among the symbols within “3” frames defined as the maximum number of sliding frames from the stop start position, the main CPU 64 has the highest priority. The number of sliding symbols for stopping the symbol according to the above on the active line is determined.

  When the main CPU 64 finishes the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S186 in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 55) through the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 56).

  Next, the stop table determination process for the second and third stops will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a flowchart of second / third stop-time stop table determination processing performed by the main control board 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 refers to the stop table selection data selection table corresponding to the operation stop button, and selects stop table selection data based on the stop start position and the rotation stop number (step S241).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the stop table storage table selection table and selects the stop table storage table based on the rotation stop number and the operation stop button (step S242).

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the stop table storage table and determines a stop table based on the stop table selection data (step S243). Specifically, the main CPU 64 determines a stop table corresponding to each of the stop table 1 to the stop table 4 according to the stop table selection data.

  Next, the main CPU 64 stores the address indicating each stop table determined in the process of step S243 in the stop table designated address storage area (step S244).

  When the main CPU 64 ends the stop table determination process for the second and third stops, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S190 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 55).

  Next, the medal payout number check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a flowchart of the medal payout number check process performed on the main control board 61 of this embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is a winning time (step S251). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that it is not at the time of winning a prize, it ends the medal payout number check process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is at the time of winning a prize, it next determines whether or not it is a general gaming state (step S252).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the game state is not the general gaming state in the process of step S252, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S255. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is in the general gaming state, it next determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is greater than “12” (step S253). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the payout number counter is not larger than “12”, the medal payout number check process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the payout number counter is larger than “12”, the main CPU 64 corrects the value of the payout number counter to “12” (step S254) and ends the medal payout number check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S252 that it is not in the general gaming state, it next determines whether or not the value of the payout number counter is greater than “15” (step S255). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the payout number counter is not larger than “15”, the medal payout number check process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the payout number counter is greater than “15”, the main CPU 64 corrects the value of the payout number counter to “15” (step S256) and ends the medal payout number check process. That is, the main CPU 64 sets the maximum payout number to “12” in the general game state, and sets the maximum payout number to “15” in the non-general game state.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the medal payout number check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S16 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a view showing a flowchart of the bonus end check process performed in the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RB operation flag is on (step S261). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operation flag is on, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S263. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S262).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S262, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S263. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S265.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the RB operating flag is on in the process of step S261, or determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S262, the main CPU 64 then receives a prize. It is determined whether or not established (step S263). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that no winning has been established, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the processing of step S273. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that a winning is achieved, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” (step S264).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S264 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S271. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S265.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” in the process of step S262 or the process of step S264, the main CPU 64 then performs a BB / MB end process (step S265). Specifically, the main CPU 64 turns off the BB operating flag or the MB operating flag that is on, and if the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 operates the RB. Turn off the middle flag or the CB operating flag.

  Next, the main CPU 64 turns on the RT1 operating flag (step S266).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is the BB end time (step S267). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that it is the time of BB end, it sets “100” in the RT game number counter (step S268) and transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control board 62 (step S270). ), The bonus end check process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not at the end of the BB, “50” is set in the RT game number counter (step S269) and a bonus end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 62 (step S270) to check the bonus end. End the process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not “0” in the process of step S264, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the possible winning number counter (step S271).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the winning possible number counter subtracted in the process of step S271 is “0” (step S272). At this time, if the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the number-of-winnings counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S275. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the prize winning number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S273.

  Next, when the main CPU 64 determines that a winning is not established in the process of step S263 or when it is determined that the value of the winning possible number counter is not “0” in the process of step S272, the game “1” is subtracted from the value of the possible number counter (step S273).

  Next, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the value of the game possible number counter subtracted in the process of step S273 is “0” (step S274). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S275. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the possible game number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 64 determines that the value of the possible winning number counter is “0” in the process of step S272, or when the value of the possible game number counter is “0” in the process of step S274, Next, processing at the end of RB is performed (step S275). Specifically, the main CPU 64 performs processing such as turning off the RB operation flag that is turned on. When the main CPU 64 performs the RB end time process, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus end check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S20 in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, RT game number counter update processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a view showing a flowchart of RT game number counter update processing performed in the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on (step S281). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the RT game number counter updating process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 then subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter (step S282), and the value of the RT game number counter. Whether or not becomes “0” is determined (step S283).

  When determining that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0” in the process of step S283, the main CPU 64 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the RT game number counter has become “0”, the main CPU 64 sets the RT1 operating flag or the RT2 operating flag to OFF (step S284), and ends the RT game number counter updating process. Let

  When the main CPU 64 ends the RT game number counter update process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S21 in the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart of the bonus operation check process performed on the main control board 61 of the present embodiment.

  First, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S291). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is BB, the main CPU 64 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (step S292). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “345” in the bonus end number counter and turns on the BB operating flag. Further, the main CPU 64 turns off the RT3 operating flag. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not BB, the main CPU 64 determines whether the display combination is MB (step S293).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S293 that the display combination is not MB, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S298. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is MB, the main CPU 64 performs MB operation processing (step S154). Specifically, the main CPU 64 sets “120” in the bonus end number counter and turns on the MB operating flag. Further, the main CPU 64 turns off the RT3 operating flag.

  After completing the process of step S292 or step S294, the main CPU 64 then clears the carryover combination storage area (step S295) and turns off the RT3 operating flag (step S296). Next, the main CPU 64 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control board 62 (step S297), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not MB in the process of step S293, it next determines whether or not the display combination is replay (step S298). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not replay, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S300. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 64 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (step S229), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  If the main CPU 64 determines in step S298 that the display combination is not replay, then the main CPU 64 determines whether the display combination is any of special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4 or special combination 8. (Step S300). At this time, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is not any of the special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4, or special combination 8, the bonus operation check process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that the display combination is any one of the special combination 1, special combination 3, special combination 4, or special combination 8, it determines whether all the operating flags are off. (Step S301). That is, the main CPU 64 determines whether or not it is in a general gaming state.

  When the main CPU 64 determines in the process of step S301 that all operating flags are OFF, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S304. On the other hand, when the main CPU 64 determines that all the operating flags are not off, the main CPU 64 then determines whether or not the RT1 operating flag is on (step S302).

  When the main CPU 64 determines in step S302 that the RT1 operating flag is not on, the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check processing. On the other hand, when determining that the RT1 operating flag is on, the main CPU 64 turns off the RT1 operating flag (step S303).

  When the main CPU 64 determines that all the operating flags are off in the process of step S301, or after finishing the process of step S303, the main CPU 64 then turns on the RT2 operating flag (step S304). Then, “1200” is set in the RT game number counter (step S305), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 64 ends the bonus operation check process, the main CPU 64 proceeds to the process of step S2 of the reset interrupt process (see FIG. 45) by the main CPU 64.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU will be described. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a flowchart of an interrupt process performed by the main CPU performed on the main control board 61 of this embodiment. Further, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is an interrupt process that occurs every predetermined period (for example, 1.1173 milliseconds).

  First, the main CPU 64 interrupts the program being executed before calling the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU, and saves the address indicating the interrupted position and the values of various registers in a predetermined area of the RAM 66. (Step S311). This is because when the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is completed, the address indicating the interrupted position of the saved program and the values of various registers are restored, and the program is continuously executed from the point of interruption. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs input port check processing (step S312). Specifically, the main CPU 64 checks the signal from each switch.

  The main CPU 64 performs reel control processing (step S313). Specifically, when there is a reel rotation start request, the main CPU 64 starts the rotation of the main reels 2 to 4 and performs control for rotating at a constant speed. The main CPU 64 transmits a constant speed rotation command to the sub-control board 62 when the rotation of the reel becomes constant speed. Further, when the planned stop position is determined by determining the number of sliding frames in the reel stop control process (see FIG. 55), the main CPU 64 sets the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel to the planned stop position. Control is performed to stop the main reel when the value becomes the same as the value shown. For example, when the value indicating the scheduled stop position is “4”, the main CPU 64 performs control for stopping the corresponding main reel when the value of the symbol counter becomes “4”.

  Next, the main CPU 64 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive control process (step S314). Specifically, the main CPU 64 displays each display unit (game action indicators 18 to 22, stored number display unit 17, bonus count display unit 10, RT1 / bonus game number display unit 23, payout number display unit 16). Depending on the numerical value, the lamp is turned on or off, and various lamps (BET lamps 13 to 15, start lamp 25, WIN lamp 26, insert lamp 27) are turned on or off at appropriate times.

  Next, the main CPU 64 refers to the value saved in the RAM 66 in the process of step S311 and restores the register (step S315). When this process ends, the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is ended, and the program interrupted by the occurrence of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU is continuously executed.

  Next, the control operation of the sub CPU 82 of the sub control board 62 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 64, the main board communication processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a flowchart of main board communication processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 61 (step S401).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 extracts type information from the received command (step S402).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received (step S403). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that a command of the same type as the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S401. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that a command of a type different from the previously received command has been received, the sub CPU 82 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (step S404). Here, the message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. In the present embodiment, game information is stored in the message queue as a message by the process of step S404, and an effect registration described later is performed. The game information is transferred to the process (see FIG. 65).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the effect registration process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the effect registration process by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 extracts a message from the message queue (step S411). Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (step S412). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that there is no message in the message queue, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S415. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that there is a message in the message queue, it copies the game information from the message to the RAM 84 (step S413), and then performs an unprocessed command execution process to be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S413). S414).

  Next, when determining that there is no message in the message queue in the process of step S412, or after performing the unprocessed command execution process of step S414, the sub CPU 82 registers the sub reel and 4th reel data (step S415). ). Specifically, similar to the processing in step S313 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 54) under the control of the main CPU described above, the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reels 5 to 7 are in response to a reel rotation start request. When the control to start rotation and rotation at a constant speed is performed and the planned stop position is fixed, the value of the symbol counter of the corresponding sub reel becomes the same value as the value indicating the planned stop position Then, control for stopping the sub reel is performed. When the sub-CPU 82 determines the stop position after re-rotation in S551 and S553 of the watermelon sub-reel stop control process to be described later with reference to FIG. 74, the sub-reel rotates according to the temporary stop stop position. Is temporarily stopped, then the sub reels are re-rotated (if all the sub-reels have been scheduled to be stopped after re-rotation, all sub-reels are re-rotated), and the sub-reel is rotated according to the planned stop position after re-rotation. Stop. Here, the scheduled stop position for temporary stop refers to the scheduled stop position determined in step S537 of the reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 73 before determining the stop position after re-rotation. It is. However, the planned stop position determined in the process of step S537 when the planned stop position after re-rotation is not determined is simply referred to as the planned stop position.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 registers LED / sound data (step S416). When the sub CPU 82 determines any one of “282” to “287” as the effect number in the process of step S505 of the 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70, the lamp drive circuit The reel back lamps 48 a to 48 c are turned off, turned on, or blinked via 107. For example, when the sub CPU 82 determines “282” as the effect number, the reel back lamps 48a to 48c are sequentially switched off, on, or blinking as shown in FIG. When this process ends, the sub CPU 82 returns to the process of step S411.

  Next, an unprocessed command execution process performed by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the unprocessed command execution process by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a start command has been received (step S421). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S423. On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs an effect lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S422), and ends the unprocessed command execution process.

  Next, when determining that the start command has not been received in the process of step S421, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (step S423). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the reel stop command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S425. On the other hand, when determining that the reel stop command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S424), and ends the unprocessed command execution process.

  Next, when determining that the reel stop command has not been received in the process of step S423, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a display command has been received (step S425). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S427. On the other hand, when determining that the display command has been received, the sub CPU 82 performs a display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 75 (step S426), and ends the unprocessed command execution process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 82 determines in step S425 that the display command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (step S427). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it has not received the bonus start command, it proceeds to the processing of step S429. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data according to the type of bonus (step S428), and ends the unprocessed command execution process.

  Next, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S427 that a bonus start command has not been received, it then determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (step S429). At this time, when determining that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data in accordance with the received command (step S435), and ends the unprocessed command execution processing. On the other hand, when determining that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data for bonus end (step S430), and then stores game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control board 62. The state is changed to the RT1 operating state (sub) (step S431).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the BB has ended (step S432). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the BB has ended, it sets “100” to the value of the RT game number counter (step S433), and ends the unprocessed command execution process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the BB has not ended (that is, when the MB has ended), the sub CPU 82 sets the value of the RT game number counter to “50” (step S434), and an unprocessed command The execution process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the unprocessed command execution process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S415 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 65).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a flowchart of effect lottery processing by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether either the BB carryover flag or the MB carryover flag is on (step S441). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that any carryover flag is on, the sub reel stop mode NO. Is based on the stop mode determination table (between flags). Is determined (step S445), and the process proceeds to step S446. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that none of the carryover flags is on, it then determines whether or not the bit corresponding to the bonus in the internal winning combination storing area included in the start command is on (step S442). ).

  Next, when the sub CPU 82 determines in the process of step S442 that the bit corresponding to the bonus in the internal winning combination storing area included in the start command is not ON, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S444. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the bit corresponding to the bonus in the internal winning combination storing area included in the start command is on, the sub CPU 82 turns on the BB carryover flag or the MB carryover flag according to the bonus (step S443). The process proceeds to step S444.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the sub reel stop mode NO. Based on the stop mode determination table (between non-flags). Is determined (step S444), and the process proceeds to step S446. Note that the sub CPU 82 sets a bit corresponding to BB or MB in the internal winning combination storing area (sub) when the small winning combination is also internally won in the game in which the BB or MB bonus is internally won on the main control board 61. Mask (set to “0”). For example, when the special combination 6 (cherry (sub)) and BB are determined as the internal winning combination on the main control board 61, the sub CPU 82 sets the bit corresponding to the BB in the internal winning combination storing area (sub) to “ From “1” to “0”. As a result, it is assumed that only the special role 6 (cherry (sub)) has won internally, and the stop mode NO. To decide.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a sub reel stop table determination process which will be described later with reference to FIGS. 68 and 69 (step S446).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S447).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs RT game number counter update processing (sub) described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S448).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the sub reel lock flag is on (step S449). At this time, when determining that the sub reel lock flag is on, the sub CPU 82 ends the effect lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the sub reel lock flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 requests the sub reel to start rotating (step S450), and ends the effect lottery process. When the BB carryover flag or MB carryover flag is on, the sub-reel lock flag has “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” or “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” on the pseudo pay line, respectively. This flag is turned on when the stop display is made, and the sub CPU 82 does not rotate the sub reel when the sub reel lock flag is on. As a result, “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” or “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” is still displayed on the display windows 5A to 7A, and the player is in the BB carryover state or MB You can recognize that you are carrying over.

  When the sub CPU 82 finishes the effect lottery process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S415 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 65) through the unprocessed command execution process (see FIG. 66).

  Next, the sub reel stop table determination process by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 68 and 69. FIG. 68 and 69 are flowcharts of the sub reel stop table determination process by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Determined in the process of step S444 or step S445 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 67). Is determined to be “0” (step S461). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S463. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “0”, the loss stop table is then determined according to the carryover flag (that is, whether it is a carryover state or which carryover state is in the carryover state). (Step S462) The sub reel stop table determination process is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined not to be “0”, the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “1” (step S463). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S465. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “1”, then the stop table for loss 2 is determined according to the carryover flag (step S464), and the sub-reel stop table determination process is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined not to be “1”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “2” (step S465). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “2”, the process proceeds to step S467. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “2”, the middle cherry stop table is determined according to the carryover flag (step S466), and the sub reel stop table determination process is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined not to be “2”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “3” (step S467). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “3”, the process proceeds to step S469. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “3”, the corner cherry stop table is then determined according to the carryover flag (step S468), and the sub reel stop table determination processing is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined not to be “3”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not any of “4” to “9” (step S469). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not any of “4” to “9”, the process proceeds to step S471. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be any one of “4” to “9”, the orange stop table is then determined according to the carryover flag (step S470), and the sub reel stop table determination process is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined to be neither “4” to “9”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “10” or “14” (step S471). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “10” or “14”, the process proceeds to step S474. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be either “10” or “14”, the watermelon stop table is then determined according to the carryover flag (step S472), and the watermelon 1 flag is turned on (step S473). The sub-reel stop table determination process is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined to be neither “10” nor “14”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “11”, “13”, or “15” (step S474). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “11”, “13”, or “15”, the process proceeds to step S478. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be any one of “11”, “13” or “15”, a stop table for watermelon is determined according to the carryover flag (step S475), and then the sub CPU 82 determines whether the internal winning combination (sub ) Is determined to be lost or not (step S476).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines in step S476 that the internal winning combination (sub) is not lost, the sub CPU 82 ends the sub reel stop table determination process. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination (sub) is lost, the sub CPU 82 turns on the watermelon 2 flag (step S477), and ends the sub reel stop table determination process.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined to be neither “11”, “13”, or “15”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “12” (step S478). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “12”, the process proceeds to step S480. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “12”, a replay stop table is then determined according to the carryover flag (step S479), and the sub reel stop table determination process is terminated.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is determined not to be “12”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “16” or “17” (step S480). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be neither “16” nor “17”, the sub reel stop table determination process is terminated. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be either “16” or “17”, the stop mode NO. Accordingly, a stop table for BB or a stop table for MB is determined (step S481). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. Is “16”, the MB stop table is determined, and the stop mode NO. Is “17”, the BB stop table is determined. After completing this process, the sub CPU 82 ends the sub reel stop table determination process.

  When the sub CPU 82 finishes the sub reel stop table determination process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S447 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 67).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 70 is a view showing a flowchart of the 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S491). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the RT1 operating state (sub), the process proceeds to step S495. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is in the RT1 operating state (sub), it then determines whether any carryover flag is on (step S492).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that any carryover flag is ON in the process of step S492, the sub CPU 82 selects the RT1 operation state effect table (between flags) (step S493), and proceeds to the process of step S505. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that none of the carryover flags is ON, the sub CPU 82 selects the RT1 operation state effect table (between non-flags) (step S494), and proceeds to the processing of step S505.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the RT1 operation state (sub) is not set in the process of step S491, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not it is the RT2 operation state (sub) (step S495). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the RT2 operation state (sub), the process proceeds to the process of step S501. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is in the RT2 operating state (sub), it then determines whether any carryover flag is on (step S496).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that any carryover flag is on in the process of step S496, the sub CPU 82 selects an RT2 operation state effect table (between flags) (not shown) (step S497), and proceeds to the process of step S505. . On the other hand, if the sub CPU 82 determines that any carryover flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the notification counter is equal to or greater than “1” (step S498). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the notification counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 selects the RT2 operation state effect table (notification) (step S499), and proceeds to the processing of step S505. On the other hand, when determining that the notification counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 selects the RT2 operation state effect table (between non-flags) (step S500), and proceeds to the processing of step S505. As described above, the sub CPU 82 performs “push order notification” based on the RT2 operation state effect table (notification).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the RT2 operation state (sub) is not set in the process of step S495, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the general gaming state (sub) is set (step S501). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the game state is not the general game state (sub), the process proceeds to step S505. If the sub CPU 82 determines that the game state is the general game state (sub), then the ceiling flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S502). The ceiling flag is a flag for determining whether the game state is the general game state (in the ceiling) or the general game state other than the normal “in the ceiling”.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the ceiling flag is on in the process of step S502, the sub CPU 82 selects a general gaming state effect table (for ceiling) (not shown) (step S503), and proceeds to the process of step S505. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the ceiling flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 selects a general gaming state effect table (not shown) (step S504), and proceeds to the processing of step S505. As described above, the lottery values corresponding to the production numbers “282” to “287” are included in the general game state production table (ceiling) (not shown) as in the RT1 operation state production table (between non-flags). Since the lottery values corresponding to the performance numbers “282” to “287” are not defined in the general gaming state performance table (not shown), the general gaming state performance table (for ceiling) ), The “push order notification” is performed, and when the production number is determined based on the general gaming state effect table, the “push order notification” is not performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 selects the effect table selected in step S493, step S494, step S497, step S499, step S500, step S503, or step S504, and the stop mode NO. Based on the above, an effect number (effect content) is selected by lottery (step S505).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines effect data based on the selected effect number (effect content) (step S506).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 performs a high-probability notification control process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S507), and ends the 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the effect lottery process for the 4th reel & back lamp, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S448 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 67).

  Next, the high probability notification control process 1 by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the high probability notification control process 1 by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the notification counter is “1” or more (step S511). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the notification counter is not “1” or more, the sub CPU 82 ends the high probability notification control process 1. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the notification counter is “1” or more, the effect numbers selected in step S505 of the 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process (see FIG. 70) are “282” to “ 287 ”is determined (step S512).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the selected production number is not any of “282” to “287”, the high probability notification control process 1 is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the selected production number is any one of “282” to “287”, the sub CPU 82 then subtracts “1” from the value of the notification counter (step S513), and performs high probability notification control processing. 1 is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the high probability notification control process 1, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S448 of the effect lottery process (see FIG. 67) through the 4th reel & back lamp effect lottery process (see FIG. 70).

  Next, the RT game number counter update process by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a flowchart of RT game number counter update processing by the sub CPU 82 of the present embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 operation state (sub) (step S521). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the RT1 operation state (sub), the process proceeds to step S525. On the other hand, when determining that the RT1 is in the operating state (sub), the sub CPU 82 subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter (step S522).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S523). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 82 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 82 changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control board 62 to the general game state (sub) (step) S524), RT game number counter update processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the RT1 operation state (sub) is not set in the process of step S521, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the RT2 operation state (sub) is set (step S525). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not in the RT2 operating state (sub), the RT game number counter updating process is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is in the RT2 operating state (sub), it subtracts “1” from the value of the RT game number counter (step S526).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the RT game number counter is “0” (step S527). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the RT game number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 82 ends the RT game number counter update process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the RT game number counter is “0”, the sub CPU 82 changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control board 62 to the general game state (sub) (step). At the same time, the ceiling flag is turned on (step S529), and the RT game number counter updating process is terminated.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the RT game number counter update process, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S449 in the effect lottery process (see FIG. 67).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the reel stop command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 73 is a flowchart of the reel stop command reception process performed by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is during the first stop operation (step S531). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a first stop operation has been detected based on information included in the reel stop command. At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the time of the first stop operation, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S537. On the other hand, when determining that it is during the first stop operation, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the sub reel to be stopped is the left sub reel 5 (step S532). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not a stop operation corresponding to the left main reel 2 is detected based on information indicating which main reel stop operation is detected included in the stop command. .

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel to be stopped is the left sub reel 5 in the process of step S532, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S537. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel to be stopped is not the left sub reel 5, the sub CPU 82 then determines the determined stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not any of “4” to “9” (step S533).

  The sub CPU 82 determines whether the stop mode NO. Is determined to be any one of “4” to “9”, the orange stop table determined in step S470 of the sub-reel stop table determination process (see FIG. 68) is replaced with an orange stop table (not shown) (For irregular time) (step S534), and the process proceeds to step S537. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be neither “4” to “9”, the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “12” (step S535).

  The sub CPU 82 determines whether the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “12”, the process proceeds to step S537. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “12”, the replay stop table determined in step S479 of the sub-reel stop table determination process (see FIG. 69) is changed to a replay stop table (not shown). (Step S536), the process proceeds to Step S537.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the planned stop position of the sub reel corresponding to the stop operation based on the stop operation timing and the selected stop table (step S537). The scheduled stop position is determined based on the number of sliding symbols defined in the stop table, as in the case where the main control board 61 determines the planned stop position of the main reel.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is “10”, “11”, “13”, “14”, or “15” (step S538). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be any of “10”, “11”, “13”, “14”, and “15”, the process proceeds to step S540. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be any one of “10”, “11”, “13”, “14”, and “15”, a sub-reel stop control process for watermelon described later with reference to FIG. 74 is performed (step S539). ), The process proceeds to step S540.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data based on the reel type and the like (step S540). When the sub CPU 82 completes the process of step S540, it ends the reel stop command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the reel stop command reception process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S415 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 65) through the unprocessed command execution process (see FIG. 66).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the sub-reel stop control process for watermelon by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 74 is a flowchart of the watermelon sub-reel stop control process performed by the sub CPU 82 according to this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the watermelon 1 flag is on (step S541). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon 1 flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S544. On the other hand, when determining that the watermelon 1 flag is on, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo pay line (step S542). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the scheduled stop position determined in step S537 of the reel stop command reception process (see FIG. 73) corresponds to the watermelon symbol.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo winning line in the process of step S542, the sub CPU 82 terminates the watermelon sub reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol cannot be displayed on the pseudo winning line, the sub CPU 82 then searches for the position of the watermelon symbol farthest from the stop operation position, and changes the planned stop position based on the searched position ( Step S543), the watermelon sub-reel stop control process is terminated. Here, the position of the watermelon symbol farthest from the stop operation position is a watermelon symbol that has passed on the pseudo winning line at the time closest to the point when the stop operation is detected. For example, the stop of the left sub reel 5 is stopped. When the operation position is the symbol position “18” in the symbol arrangement table (sub-reel) shown in FIG. 5, the watermelon symbol corresponding to the symbol position “16” is applicable. As a result, even when the stop operation is detected when the watermelon symbol is not displayed on the pseudo pay line, the sub reel slides greatly and the watermelon symbol is displayed on the pseudo pay line.

  Next, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon 1 flag is not on in the processing of step S541, the sub CPU 82 then stops the stop mode NO. It is determined whether or not “13” (step S544). At this time, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “13”, the process proceeds to step S547. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “13”, it is then determined whether or not the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo pay line (step S545).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo pay line in the process of step S545, the sub CPU 82 terminates the watermelon sub reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol cannot be displayed on the pseudo pay line, it then searches for the position of the watermelon closest to the stop operation position, and changes the planned stop position based on the searched position (step). S546), the sub reel stop control process for watermelon is terminated. Here, the position of the watermelon symbol closest to the stop operation position is a watermelon symbol scheduled to pass on the pseudo pay line at the time closest to the point when the stop operation is detected. For example, for the left sub reel 5 Is the symbol position “18” in the symbol arrangement table (sub-reel) shown in FIG. 5, the watermelon symbol at the symbol position “02” corresponds to this stop operation position. Thereby, even if the stop operation is detected when the watermelon symbol is not displayed on the pseudo winning line, the watermelon symbol is displayed on the pseudo winning line.

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines the stop mode NO. When it is determined that is not “13”, it is then determined whether or not it is during the third stop operation (step S547). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not at the time of the third stop operation, the sub reel stop control process for watermelon is ended. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is during the third stop operation, it then stops. Is determined to be “11” (step S548).

  The sub CPU 82 determines whether the stop mode NO. Is not “11” (in this case, the stop mode No. is “15”), the stop of all sub-reels is stopped so that the combination of watermelon symbols is displayed on the pseudo pay line. The planned position is determined (step S553), and the watermelon sub-reel stop control process is terminated. The sub CPU 82 determines the planned stop position after re-rotation of all the sub reels in the process of step S553, so that the planned stop position (scheduled stop position for temporary stop) in the process of step S415 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 65). After the sub reels are temporarily stopped according to the above, all the sub reels are rotated again, and the combination of watermelon symbols is stopped and displayed on the pseudo winning line. On the other hand, the sub CPU 82 stops the stop mode NO. Is determined to be “11”, it is then determined whether or not the watermelon 2 flag is on (step S549).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon 2 flag is not on in the process of step S549, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S552. On the other hand, when determining that the watermelon 2 flag is on, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo pay line (step S550).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol cannot be displayed on the pseudo pay line in the process of step S550, the sub CPU 82 terminates the watermelon sub reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo pay line, the sub CPU 82 sets the stop position after the re-rotation for the sub reel corresponding to the stop operation so that the watermelon symbol is not displayed on the pseudo pay line. It decides (step S551) and ends the sub reel stop control process for watermelon. That is, the sub CPU 71 avoids that the combination of symbols related to the watermelon is stopped and displayed on the pseudo winning line even though the watermelon 2 flag is on (that is, the internal winning combination (sub) is lost). doing.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines in step S549 that the watermelon 2 flag is not on, it then determines whether or not the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo pay line (step S552). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the pseudo pay line, the sub CPU 82 ends the watermelon sub reel stop control process. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the watermelon symbol cannot be displayed on the pseudo pay line, the sub CPU 82 sets the stop position after the re-rotation of all sub reels so that the combination of the watermelon symbols is displayed on the pseudo pay line. Determination is made (step S553), and the watermelon sub-reel stop control process is terminated. That is, since the watermelon 2 flag is off (that is, the internal winning combination (sub) is watermelon), the sub CPU 71 stops and displays the combination of symbols related to the watermelon on the pseudo winning line.

  When the sub CPU 82 terminates the watermelon sub reel stop control process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S540 of the reel stop command reception process (see FIG. 73).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 75, a display command reception process by the sub CPU 82 will be described. FIG. 75 is a diagram showing a flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception by the sub CPU 82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the display combination displayed on the reel display window 39 is BB (step S561). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not BB, the process proceeds to step S563. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is BB, the sub CPU 82 changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control board 62 to the BB operation state (sub) (step S562). Transition to processing.

  If the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not BB in the process of step S561, it then determines whether or not the display combination is MB (step S563). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not MB, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S567. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is MB, the sub CPU 82 changes the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control board 62 to the MB operation state (sub) (step S564). Transition to processing.

  After completing the process of step S562 or step S564, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether or not the sub reel lock flag is on (step S565). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel lock flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S574. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the sub reel lock flag is on, the sub reel lock flag is turned off (step S566), and the process proceeds to step S574.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not MB in the process of step S563, next, whether or not the display combination is any one of the special combination 1, the special combination 3, the special combination 4, and the special combination 8. Is determined (step S567). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is not any of the special combination 1, the special combination 3, the special combination 4, and the special combination 8, the process proceeds to step S <b> 571. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the display combination is any one of the special combination 1, the special combination 3, the special combination 4, and the special combination 8, the sub CPU 82 then performs the RT1 operation state (sub) or the general game state (sub). It is determined whether or not there is (step S568).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT1 operation state (sub) or the general gaming state (sub) in the process of step S568, the process proceeds to the process of step S571. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that it is the RT1 operation state (sub) or the general game state (sub), the sub CPU 82 then stores the game / operation state information (sub) held in the sub control board 62 in the RT2 operation state (sub). (Step S569) and “1200” is set in the RT game number counter (step S570).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not any carryover flag is on (step S571). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that any carryover flag is not on, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S574. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that any carryover flag is on, the sub CPU 82 then determines whether the stop mode of the sub reels 5 to 7 is BB or MB (step S572). Specifically, the sub CPU 82 determines whether the “red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol” or “BAR symbol-BAR symbol-BAR symbol” is displayed on the pseudo winning line. This is determined by executing a process similar to the display combination search process (see FIG. 44) in 61. The ROM 83 of the sub control board 62 stores a symbol combination table that identifies the stop mode.

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the stop mode of the sub reels 5 to 7 is not BB or MB in the process of step S572, the process proceeds to the process of step S574. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the stop mode of the sub reels 5 to 7 is BB or MB, it turns on the sub reel lock flag (step S573).

  The sub CPU 82 stops the sub reels 5 to 7 when it is determined in the process of step S565 that the sub reel lock flag is not on, when it is determined that any carryover flag is not on in the process of step S571 or in the process of step S572. When it is determined that the mode is not BB or MB, or after the process of step S566 or the process of step S573 is terminated, high probability notification control process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 76 is performed (step S574).

  Next, the sub CPU 82 sets effect data based on the display combination or the like (step S575), and ends the display command reception process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the display command reception process, the sub CPU 82 proceeds to the process of step S415 of the effect registration process (see FIG. 65) through the unprocessed command execution process (see FIG. 66).

  Next, the high probability notification control process 2 by the sub CPU 82 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 76 is a figure which shows the flowchart of the high probability alerting | reporting control process 2 by sub CPU82 of this embodiment.

  First, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not it is in the RT2 operation state (sub) (step S581). At this time, if the sub CPU 82 determines that it is not the RT2 operation state (sub), the high probability notification control process 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the RT2 operation state (sub) is in effect, it then determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the special combination 8 (step S582).

  When the sub CPU 82 determines that the internal winning combination is not the special combination 8 in the process of step S582, the high probability notification control process 2 is ended. On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning combination is the special combination 8, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the display combination is the special combination 8 (step S583). At this time, when determining that the display combination is the special combination 8, the sub CPU 82 ends the high probability notification control process 2. On the other hand, when determining that the display combination is not the special combination 8, the sub CPU 82 adds “1” to the value of the missing counter (step S584). Here, the missing counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the special combination 8 is not established when the special combination 8 is determined as the internal winning combination during the RT2 operation state (sub) (the number of lost cases). .

  Next, the sub CPU 82 determines whether or not the value of the missing counter is “4” (step S585). At this time, when the sub CPU 82 determines that the value of the missing counter is not “4”, the high probability notification control process 2 is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the missed counter is “4”, the sub CPU 82 adds “1” to the value of the notification counter (step S586) and sets “0” to the missed counter (step S587). . Sub CPU82 complete | finishes the high probability alerting | reporting control process 2, after complete | finishing this process.

  When the sub CPU 82 ends the high probability notification control process 2, the sub CPU 82 shifts to the process of step S575 of the display command reception process (see FIG. 75).

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, the main CPU determines a plurality of winning combinations as internal winning combinations, the RAM 66 stores a symbol combination table, and the main CPU rotates all the main reels 2 to 4. Is stopped, the number of medals to be paid out is determined based on the symbol combination displayed on the reel display window 39 and the symbol combination table, and the medals are paid out. At this time, when a combination of symbols related to a plurality of internal winning combinations is displayed on the reel display window 39, the main CPU 64 displays each internal winning combination displayed on the reel display window 39 based on the symbol combination table. A payout number is calculated by using a payout number counter, and the value of the payout number counter is a predetermined upper limit “12” (however, in the general game) If it is not “15”, the number of medals for the payout number counter is paid out. If the value of the payout number counter is larger than the upper limit amount, medals for the upper limit amount are paid out.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, when a plurality of winning combinations are formed, the payout number corresponding to all of the winning combinations set with the upper limit amount as the upper limit is paid out to the player, so that the player can be frustrated. In addition, when the number of payouts corresponding to all established combinations exceeds the upper limit amount, medals corresponding to the upper limit amount are paid out. It can prevent the sales motivation from being lowered.

  In addition, although illustrated as a pachislot gaming machine in this embodiment, it is not limited to this, The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. Also in this case, the same effect as the gaming machine 1 described above can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2, 3, 4 ... Main reel 39 ... Reel display window part 5, 6, 7 ... Sub reel 5A, 6A, 7A ... Design window 8 ... Horizontally rotating reel 61 ... Main control board 62 ... Sub control board 63, 81 ... Microcomputer 64 ... Main CPU
82 ... Sub CPU
65, 83 ... ROM
66, 84 ... RAM

Claims (2)

Three reels with multiple symbols on the circumference,
A display window for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations by lottery based on the detection of the start operation;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels based on detection of the start operation;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation for each of the three stop buttons provided corresponding to each reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button where the stop operation is detected is stopped. Reel stop control means,
Table information storage means for storing table information in which game value amounts corresponding to combinations of symbols related to each of the winning combinations are defined;
A game value for giving a game value by determining a game value amount to be given to a player based on a combination of symbols displayed on the display window and the table information when rotation of all the reels is stopped Granting means;
Instruction control means for controlling the instruction modes of the three instruction units provided corresponding to the stop buttons,
With
The instruction control unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, before the 1st stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means, stopped and displayed combination of symbols in the display window according to a predetermined combination In the specified stop operation order, the instruction mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be stopped first is controlled to blink, and the instruction mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be stopped second is set. Control to turn on , control the instruction mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be stopped third, to turn off ,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first stop operation corresponding to the specific stop operation order is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the second stop operation in the specific stop operation order The instruction mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be controlled is controlled to blink, the instruction mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be stopped third is controlled to be lit, and further, the stop operation detecting means When the second stop operation corresponding to the specific stop operation sequence is detected, the instruction mode of the instruction unit corresponding to the stop button to be stopped third in the specific stop operation sequence is controlled to blink. A gaming machine characterized by that. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is that the gaming state is a first gaming state in which a winning probability of replay is a first probability, and the stop should be stopped by controlling the instruction mode. The number of remaining games for notifying the button is 1 or more, the predetermined number of games is digested in the second gaming state in which the gaming state is the second probability that the winning probability of the replay is higher than the first probability, or The gaming machine is a third gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay is a third probability that is higher than the second probability .

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