JP6174743B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as a “medal, etc.”) and a start lever is operated by a player, A start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch A reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel, and rotates and stops each reel, and the start lever is operated. Is detected, the lottery is performed based on the random number value, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and the timing at which the stop button is detected. A game machine called a so-called pachislot machine is known.

  As this type of gaming machine, there is a combination of symbols consisting of blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 called a special replay, which has the same or similar shape as a so-called bonus symbol and has a color different from the bonus symbol. When stopped, a game state (hereinafter simply referred to as “high RT”) with a high probability that a replay related to replay is determined as an internal winning combination over a predetermined period (for example, 100 games) is known. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, in such gaming machines, in combination with the above-mentioned high RT, an assist time (hereinafter simply referred to as AT) for notifying a specific internal winning combination (hereinafter simply referred to as a small role) relating to the payout of medals is activated. Has become the mainstream. Such a state in which both the high RT and the AT are operated is referred to as ART, and the player can acquire medals as in the bonus game while the ART is operating.

JP 2010-029414 A

  However, in gaming machines equipped with the ART function as described above, special replays are drawn only in a specific gaming state (RT1 gaming state) that operates after the end of a predetermined bonus (BB). In a gaming state other than this specific gaming state, there is no chance of winning a special replay.

  Further, in the above gaming machines, conditions for shifting to a specific gaming state are limited, so whether or not a specific gaming state is in operation can be easily determined from the progress of previous and subsequent games, for example. It becomes possible.

  Therefore, when it is clear that the game state is not a specific game state, the player's sense of expectation for the special replay win is significantly lost. As a result, the above gaming machine has a problem that it is difficult to maintain the interest of the player when it is not in a specific gaming state.

  Further, in the above gaming machine, even if the game state is in a specific state, if the bonus (BB) is won internally, the specific game state ends. For this reason, despite the transition to an advantageous gaming state of a specific gaming state that can shift to a high RT, the problem of being unable to enjoy the benefits of a high RT (or ART) and giving the player a sense of loss There was also.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above. Regardless of whether or not the game state is a specific game state, a game state advantageous to the player (for example, an advantageous stop operation relating to the provision of game media). (ART state in which information is notified) It is possible to have a sense of expectation for transition, and when it becomes possible to transition to this advantageous gaming state, make sure to enjoy the benefits of this advantageous gaming state An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention displays a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) displaying a plurality of symbols and a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. In a gaming machine (pachi-slot machine) provided with means (4L, 4C, 4R), on the basis of establishment of a predetermined start condition, symbol change means (motor drive circuit 39) for changing the symbol by rotating the reel ) And internal winning combination determination means (main main unit) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations including specific internal winning combinations (BB Lip and RB Lip) based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition CPU 31), stop operation detecting means (stop switch 7S) provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel, and the internal winning combination determining means. The reel stop which stops the change of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination made and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. Based on the control means (motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R) and the reel stop control means stopping the change in the symbols, the effective line (winning line) provided in the symbol display means 8c) A winning determination means (main CPU 31) for determining whether or not a winning combination is won based on the combination of symbols stopped above, and when a predetermined release condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to a winning state, In the winning state, if it is determined that the AT state is operable, the gaming state is shifted to the lock waiting state. Game state control means (main CPU 31), and lock execution means (main CPU 31) for performing a lock for invalidating a game operation by a player for a predetermined period when winning the specific internal winning combination in the lock waiting state. Based on the management means (main CPU 31) for managing to be in the AT state for a predetermined period after the lock is executed, and to determine that the AT state is operable is determined. Notification means (sub CPU 81, notification unit 111) for performing the notification, and stop operation notification means (sub CPU 81, reel lower display) for notifying information of advantageous stop operation related to the provision of the game medium (medal) in the AT state. 105). Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, the stop operation notifying means notifies the stop operation information necessary for winning a specific internal winning combination in the lock waiting state.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention wins a specific internal winning combination, and when the start-time lock is executed, a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, an advantageous stop related to the provision of gaming media) (Art state in which operation information is notified), and when the gaming state is in the lock waiting state, the gaming state advantageous to the player is determined by the number of times that the internal lock is executed and the starting lock is executed. The number of games will be changed.

  Therefore, compared with the conventional game state that only shifts from a specific gaming state to an advantageous gaming state, regardless of whether or not it is a specific gaming state, the game has a sense of expectation for the transition to an advantageous gaming state. Since the number of games in an advantageous game state varies depending on the number of winnings of a specific internal winning combination, it is possible to enhance the interest of the variation in the number of games in an advantageous game state.

  Also, with this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not to continue the lock waiting state when the game is executed in the lock waiting state, and if the lock waiting state is continued, Since it is possible to win an internal winning combination, it is possible to further enhance the entertainment of the game in the lock waiting state.

  According to the present invention, an expectation for transition to a game state advantageous to the player (for example, an ART state in which information on an advantageous stop operation related to the provision of a game medium is notified) regardless of whether or not the game state is a specific game state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can give a feeling and can surely enjoy the benefits of this advantageous gaming state when it is possible to shift to this advantageous gaming state.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an external structure of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the state which removed the protection panel of the pachi-slot machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the front panel of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the reel lower display of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a wiring block diagram of the external concentration terminal board of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of the main gaming state in the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition diagram of the ART gaming state in the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table (bonus) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table (replay) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table (small part) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game states memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for RT1 gaming state memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for bonus memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order table selection table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the drawing | rank priority table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the priority order table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the priority order table for MB game states memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between an internal winning combination and a winning combination according to a stop operation order. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement stop button storage area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order data storage area memorize | stored in main ROM. It is explanatory drawing of the outline | summary of each mode which stays in an ART game state. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 1 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 2 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 3 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 4 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 5 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 6 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 7 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 8 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the mode transfer lottery table in the mode 9 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cancellation | release game number lottery table in the mode 1 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cancellation | release game number lottery table in the mode 2 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cancellation | release game number lottery table in the mode 3 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cancellation | release game number lottery table in the mode 4 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cancellation | release game number lottery table in the modes 5-7 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cancellation | release game number lottery table in the mode 8 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cancellation | release lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the short freeze lottery table at the time of ART winning state transition memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the long freeze reservation lottery table at the time of ART winning state transition memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the long freeze reservation lottery table during ART memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the ART classification notification distribution lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the normal navigation lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the special navigation lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 58. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing an ART gaming state lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 58. FIG. 63 is a flow chart showing an ART gaming process executed in the ART gaming state lottery process shown in FIG. 62. FIG. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing an ART winning state process executed in the ART gaming state lottery process shown in FIG. 62. FIG. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing an ART winning state transition process executed in the ART gaming state lottery process shown in FIG. 62. FIG. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initial setting process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 58. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the freezing process at the time of the game start performed in the main control process shown in FIG. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority storage process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 58 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71. FIG. FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a symbol code storing process executed in the drawing priority order storing process shown in FIG. 68. FIG. FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority table selection process executed in the pull-in priority order storage process shown in FIG. 68. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a priority pull-in control process executed in the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71. It is a flowchart which shows the ART related process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing an ART start waiting state process executed in the ART-related process shown in FIG. 73. FIG. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a game end time lock process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 58. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus completion | finish check process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation | movement check process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 79 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 78. 79 is a flowchart showing communication data transmission processing executed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 78. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process of the sub CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task started in the power activation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task started in the power activation process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task started in the power activation process shown in FIG. FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a main task activated in the mother task shown in FIG. 84. FIG. FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task activated in the mother task shown in FIG. 84. FIG. FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 86. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task started in the mother task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process performed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 89. FIG.

  A pachislot machine which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Function flow of pachislot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachislot machine 1 has a single value from a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535) when a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated. (Hereinafter, random value) is extracted.

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. In other words, the winning combination determining means determines whether the start switch 6S (see FIG. 6) detects the start operation of the unit game for the start lever 6 (establishment of a predetermined start condition) with a predetermined probability among a plurality of combinations. Determine the winning role.

  By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning line described later is determined. Note that the types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as payout of medals, replay (replay) operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called “losing” Such a thing is provided.

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

  Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, basically, control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. . In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”, and the maximum number is the number of four symbols (the maximum number of sliding symbols). ).

  However, in the MB (a continuous action device for type 2 special feature) gaming state, the corresponding reel is within a predetermined time of 75 ms from when at least one of the plurality of stop buttons is pressed. Control to stop the rotation of is performed.

  The reel stop control means, when an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols related to winning is determined, uses the specified time, and the combination of symbols follows the winning line as an effective line. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces so as to be displayed as much as possible.

  On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels are used within the maximum number of sliding frames so that they will not be displayed along the winning line using the specified time. Stop the rotation of 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 to be described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line relates to winning. Determine whether or not.

  That is, the winning determination means determines whether the winning combination is established or not based on the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line, based on the fact that the change of the symbols is stopped by the reel stop control means.

  When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot machine 1.

  In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) that is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating is the first stop operation, the first The stop operation performed after the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  Also, in the pachislot machine 1, in the above-described series of flows, the light output performed by the effect execution means (dot display 100 and front panel 110), the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is performed. Various effects are performed using it.

  When the player operates the start lever 6, in addition to the random number value used to determine the internal winning combination described above, other lottery processing, for example, randomness used for mode transition lottery in the RT1 gaming state described later, etc. A numerical value and a random number value for production (hereinafter, random number value for production) are extracted.

  When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the production contents are determined, the production execution means determines whether or not there is a prize when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started and when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. The execution of the production is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it is broken.

  In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. To improve the player's interest.

  In particular, in the pachislot machine 1, various effects are performed using the dot display device 100 composed of a plurality of LEDs and the front panel 110 disposed on the front surface of the dot display device 100. Here, the front panel 110 has an arbitrary design on the player side, and is configured so that light from the LED of the dot display device 100 can be transmitted through part or all of the front panel 110.

  In the pachislot machine 1, the effect control means (sub-CPU 81 described later) performs lighting control (lighting, blinking, light-off) of the dot display 100 (LED) according to a predetermined program, and the design applied to the front panel 110 is designed. Various effects are performed by lighting.

  In the pachislot machine 1, the front panel 110 disposed on the front surface of the dot display 100 is changed, and the control data for controlling the dot display 100 is changed without changing the housing. It is possible to produce different performances.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot machine 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment with the protective panel 5 removed.

  The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, or the like, or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to a player. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  The casing 4 forming the entire pachislot machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. A reel upper display 101 is provided at the top front of the front door 2. In addition, a transparent protective panel 5 is provided in the approximate center of the front of the front door 2, and a reel effect display 103 and a side effect display 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the protection panel 5.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, a dot display device 100 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided in the protective panel 5 as shown in FIG. A horizontally long front panel 110 shown in FIG. 4 is disposed between the dot display 100 and the protection panel 5.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the front panel 110 is configured so that part or all of the front panel 110 can transmit light from the LEDs of the dot display device 100, and a design simulating a pair of hibiscus patterns is applied to the front side of the panel. Yes.

  The hibiscus symbol is given a predetermined color and is illuminated from the dot display device 100 to constitute a notification unit 111 that notifies the player of predetermined information via the transparent protective panel 5.

  The predetermined information notified by the notification unit 111 is locked (for example, a start-time lock described later) when “bonus lip 1” or “bonus lip 2” is won during the ART winning state described later. ART winning announcements (hereinafter simply referred to as “winning announcements”) are included. In this way, the notification unit 111 constitutes a notification unit in cooperation with a sub CPU 81 described later.

  For example, the notification unit 111 notifies the player that an ART described later is in an operable state. That is, the notification unit 111 is for performing ART winning notification described later to the player.

  Note that the design of the front panel 110 shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and the design of the front panel 110 can be changed as appropriate. By changing the design of the front panel 110, it is possible to notify the player of completely different information and to perform a variety of effects.

  In the present embodiment, the front panel 110 disposed between the dot display 100 and the protection panel 5 is used for the production using the dot display 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and there is adhesiveness. An effect using the dot display 100 may be performed by applying a predetermined design to the sheet and attaching the sheet to the front surface (or the back surface) of the front panel 110.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the dot display 100 is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs in a horizontally long rectangular shape substantially the same as the shape of the front panel 110 at equal intervals. The dot display device 100 illuminates an arbitrary portion of the design applied to the front panel 110 (in this embodiment, the hibiscus pattern notification unit 111) from the back side by turning on (flashing) the LED at an arbitrary portion. .

  A reel illuminator 102 is provided below the dot display 100. In this embodiment, the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, and the side effect display 104 are caused to emit light using light emitting diodes (LEDs). However, organic electroluminescence is used. An existing light emitting element can be used as long as it can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red, such as (organic EL).

  Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, 4R constituting symbol display means are provided. In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, an upper right diagonal cross-up line 8a, an upper top line 8b, a middle center line 8c, a lower bottom line 8d, and a lower right diagonal cross down line 8e are displayed. .

  In the present embodiment, among these lines 8a to 8e, only the center line 8c at the middle stage is a winning line, and the other lines 8a, 8b, 8d, and 8e are displayed even if combinations of symbols relating to the combination are displayed. It is just a display line that is not considered a prize.

  Therefore, the center line 8c is also referred to as a winning line 8c, and the other lines 8a, 8b, 8d, and 8e are also referred to as display lines 8a, 8b, 8d, and 8e, respectively. The winning line 8 c is activated by operating a bet button 11 (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22.

  In the cabinet 60, a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a reel band in which a symbol row as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on each outer peripheral surface.

  The symbols drawn on each reel band can be viewed from the outside of the pachislot machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is displayed in a variable manner.

  Below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a reel lower display 105 for displaying information related to games in the pachislot machine 1 is provided. The reel lower display 105 is provided with three digital display portions 105L, 105C, and 105R.

  These digital display portions 105L, 105C, and 105R are provided corresponding to the respective reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and notify the order in which the corresponding reels are stopped. In this way, the reel lower display 105 constitutes a stop operation notifying means in cooperation with a sub CPU 81 described later.

  For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 5, it is notified that the reel 3C is first stopped, the reel 3R is second stopped, and the reel 3L is third stopped. The player can win a specific small role (for example, middle bell = 9) by operating the stop button in the order of the stop operation notified to the reel lower display 105, for example, in the ART gaming state described later. it can.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the lower reel display 105. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal 10, a medal slot 22 is provided on the right side, an information display 13 that mainly displays information on the number of medals is provided in the approximate center, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side. . Inside the bet button 11, a bet button LED 108 (see FIG. 6) that is lit when a medal can be inserted is provided.

  By depressing the bet button 11, the number of medals used for one unit game (one game) is inserted, and the winning line 8c is activated as described above. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  The information display 13 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up in accordance with the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number). The information display 13 also includes information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). A digital display (not shown) for digital display to the player is provided.

  Furthermore, the information display 13 digitally displays an error code indicating an error related to the operation of the pachislot machine 1, a set value, and the like on a digital display (not shown). The information display 13 also has an LED (not shown) that lights when a replay symbol is displayed, or an LED that lights when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be operated, or when a medal can be accepted. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

  On the right side of the checkout button 12, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the player's tilting operation, and a start as a start operation means for starting the display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The lever 6 is attached to be tiltable within a predetermined angle range.

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

  Speakers 9L and 9R that perform effects by sounds such as sound effects and voices are provided on the front of the lower part of the front door 2, and a medal payout opening 15 through which medals are paid out is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. Yes. At the lowermost part of the front door 2, a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid-out medals is provided.

  Also, on the front face of the lower part of the front door 2 between the top and bottom of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 25 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been. The waist panel 25 is irradiated by a waist panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot machine 1. Next, with reference to FIGS. 6-8, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot machine 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and an external concentrated terminal plate 73 and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

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

  In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 57 and the like, a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 11 to 24, FIGS. 35 to 53), and various controls for the sub control circuit 72 are performed. Data for transmitting a command (command) is stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 26 to 33) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses.

  The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts at least one value from the generated random numbers according to the application.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

  The stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detecting means, and detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

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

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

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

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

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

  Normally, the pachislot machine 1 does not take into account the wait time described later, and the time from when the start lever 6 is operated until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start normal rotation (hereinafter simply referred to as “reel operation time”) is , Almost 0 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 performs a long freeze process that takes a longer reel operation time (for example, about 12 seconds) than the normal time, and a reel operation time (for example, about 2 seconds) that is longer than the normal time and shorter than the long freeze process. Middle freeze processing, and a short freeze processing that takes a longer reel operation time (for example, about 0.3 seconds) than the middle freeze processing. Hereinafter, the long freeze process, the middle freeze process, and the short freeze process are collectively referred to simply as “freeze”.

  The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals paid out from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number. .

(Display etc.)
Further, the microcomputer 30 is provided inside each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, and 107R that display the receiving states thereof, and the information display 13 that displays information on the number of medals. And are connected.

(External concentration terminal board)
As shown in FIG. 7, an external concentrated terminal plate 73 is connected to the output terminal 71a of the main control circuit 71 via a plurality of electric cables. The external concentrated terminal board 73 receives signals such as the number of inserted / withdrawn medals from the main control circuit 71, the number of games, and information on whether or not ART (BB, RB) is activated via the input terminal 73a. Is output from an output terminal 73b to an external display that displays the number of games, the number of ART operations, and the like, or to a host computer in the game hall. The external indicator is installed, for example, above the pachislot machine 1, and updates the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games and the ART operation, or notifies the ART operation by a lamp or the like.

  Here, the medal insertion signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize the medal insertion and is output when the start lever 6 is operated. The medal payout signal is a signal that enables recognition of medal payout or replay, and is output at the time of medal payout (including credit storage) or replay operation.

  The external signal 1 is a signal for displaying the BB lip described later and making it possible to recognize from the outside that the ART is being performed. The external signal 1 is output after the start-time lock described later that occurs after the BB start flag is turned on. The

  The external signal 2 is a signal that displays an RB lip described later and makes it possible to recognize from the outside that the ART is being performed. The external signal 2 is output after a start lock described later that occurs after the RB start flag is turned on. The

  The external signals 3 and 4 are signals that make it possible to recognize an RWM error (that is, when the backup is not normal when the power is turned on), and are output during the initialization process when the power is turned on. The security signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize when an error occurs (for example, a clogged medal), when the door is opened, when a setting is changed, and the like, and is output when each event occurs.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment. The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub-control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 84, an audio RAM 85, an A / A. A D converter 86 and an amplifier 87 are included.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 shown in FIG. 81 or the like in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and determining and registering production contents (production data) based on the communication contents, dot display 100, reel upper display Device 101, reel illuminator 102, reel effect indicator 103, side effect indicator 104, reel lower indicator 105, bet button LED 108, lamp control task for controlling light output by light emitting unit 330, sound by speakers 9L and 9R Sound control tasks that control the output of

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

  Further, the data storage area includes LED data for controlling the lighting and blinking of the dot display 100. The sub-control circuit 72 controls the dot display 100 according to the LED data, so that an LED at an arbitrary position among the LEDs of the dot display 100 is controlled to be lit. The LED data is arbitrarily designed by the designer in accordance with the design applied to the front panel 110.

  The sub-control circuit 72 also includes a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, and a lower reel display as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. The device 105, the bet button LED 108, the light emitting unit 330, and the speakers 9L and 9R are connected.

  The sub CPU 81, the DSP 84, the audio RAM 85, the A / D converter 86, and the amplifier 87 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data designated by the contents of the production.

  Further, the sub CPU 81 performs the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, the reel lower display 105, and the light emission according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect. The unit 330 is turned on and off.

  For example, the sub CPU 81 determines the backlight unit upper stage LED, the backlight unit middle stage LED, the backlight unit lower stage LED, the left side light emitting unit upper stage LED, the left side provided in the light emitting unit 330 according to the LED data specified by the production contents. Control of lighting, blinking and extinguishing of the middle LED of the light emitting unit, the lower LED of the left side light emitting unit, the upper LED of the right side light emitting unit, the middle LED of the right side light emitting unit, the lower LED of the right side light emitting unit, the dot display 100 and the like.

[Main game state transition]
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachislot machine 1 includes a main game state on the main control side controlled by the main control circuit 71, that is, a general game state (RT0 game state), an RT1 game state, and an MB game state.

  The RT0 gaming state is an initial state when the pachislot machine 1 is shipped. The main gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state when the MB gaming state ends. The RT0 gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning number is drawn based on an internal lottery table for general gaming states (see FIG. 16), and is a replay low probability state in which the winning probability of a replaying role that is a replaying role is low.

  The main gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state when the MB is won in the RT0 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning number is determined based on the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 17), and is a replay high probability state in which the winning probability of the replay role is higher than the RT0 gaming state.

  Here, the RT1 gaming state is not an RT managed by the number of games, but continues unless an MB winning combination wins. In that sense, the RT1 gaming state is infinite RT.

  The main gaming state shifts to the MB gaming state when the MB operating combination wins in the RT1 gaming state. The MB gaming state is a gaming state in which all the small combinations are internally won, and ends when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number of payouts (30 in this embodiment).

  Although details will be described later, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins the MB with a high probability in the RT0 gaming state and is difficult to win the MB operating role in the RT1 gaming state. As the main game state, the RT1 game state is almost taken.

[ART gaming state transition]
As shown in FIG. 10, in the pachislot machine 1, the ART gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 71 includes the normal gaming state, the ART winning state as the winning state of the start lock, the lock waiting state, the ART start waiting state, And ART state.

  Strictly speaking, the “ART gaming state” is the “AT gaming state”. However, as described above, the pachislot machine 1 is almost in the replay high probability state (RT1 gaming state) as the main gaming state. In the present embodiment, the “AT gaming state” is referred to as an “ART gaming state”.

  When one unit game is completed, the main CPU 31 can selectively execute a lock that invalidates a game operation by a player for a predetermined period when a specific internal winning combination to be described later is won. For example, the game operation by the player includes an operation for starting the next unit game such as a BET operation, insertion of medals, and a lever operation at the time of replay.

  The ART gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state after the setting is changed or after the prescribed number of games has been consumed in the ART state. The normal game state is a state where the lock is restricted, and the unlocking condition is established mainly based on the release lottery table (see FIG. 50) and the release game number lottery table (see FIGS. 44 to 49). It is a gaming state that is lottery.

  Here, in the release condition, when any of special roles described later is determined as an internal winning combination, the lock is released with a probability based on the release lottery table (see FIG. 50). A case where a combination excluding a special combination is determined as an internal winning combination (others) and a probability based on the release lottery table is won, and a release game number lottery table (see FIG. 44 to FIG. 49) and the number of games reached based on the number of games determined based on FIG.

  The ART gaming state shifts to the ART winning state (lock winning state) when the unlocking condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state, that is, when it is determined to lock. The ART winning state is a state in which the lock is released and the ART is won, and when the internal winning combination is mainly performed based on the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 17), Based on the winning state transition notification mode lottery table (see FIG. 53), in the gaming state in which it is determined that the lock is determined, that is, the execution condition of the ART winning notification indicating that the ART has been won is established. is there.

  The ART gaming state shifts to an ART start waiting state when an ART winning notification execution condition is satisfied in the ART winning state. The ART start waiting state is a gaming state in which an ART winning notification is performed on the side of the sub-control circuit 72 and a method of winning a specific internal winning combination (winning mode) is notified.

  In the ART gaming state, when a specific internal winning combination is won in the ART start waiting state, a lock (hereinafter referred to as “lock at start”) is executed, and the state shifts to the ART state. The ART state is a gaming state in which, on the side of the sub-control circuit 72, an advantageous winning method for an internal winning combination is notified. In other words, the ART state is a gaming state in which information on an advantageous stop operation related to awarding of medals is notified for a predetermined number of games.

  On the main control circuit 71 side, a lock (hereinafter referred to as “lock at end”) is executed when the number of digested games in the ART state reaches the specified number of games (70 games or 20 games in the present embodiment). The ART gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

[Various data tables on the main control side]
FIGS. 11 to 24 show various data tables stored in the main ROM 32.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 11 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

  Symbol positions “0” to “20” indicate the positions of symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “20” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  The types of symbols are “Red 7”, “BAR”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, “Watermelon C”, “Bell”, “Replay”, “Blank A”, and “Blank” B "is included.

  Here, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, and “watermelon C” need only be identifiable as the pachislot machine 1 being internally different, and in the present embodiment, the same design and A symbol that can be recognized by the player. Similarly, “blank A” and “blank B” need only be able to be identified that the pachislot machine 1 is internally different, and in this embodiment, the same symbol and the symbol that can be recognized by the player. And

  The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 11 assigns the symbol located at the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R (the symbol passing through the middle stage of the display window) to the symbol position “0” when the reel index is detected. A correspondence relationship in which symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each of the 21 symbols is defined in the order of movement in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  In this way, by specifying the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R as a reference, the type of symbol positioned in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can do.

<Design code table>
As shown in FIG. 12, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and distinguished by 1 byte (8 bits) data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 12 represents a code for specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are “red 7”, “BAR”, “cherry”, “watermelon A”, “watermelon B”, “watermelon C”, “bell”, “ There are 10 types, “Replay”, “Blank A”, and “Blank B”.

  In the symbol code table, “00000001” is assigned as data to the “red 7” symbol (symbol code 1). “00000010” is assigned as data to the “BAR” symbol (symbol code 2). “00000011” is assigned as data to the “cherry” symbol (symbol code 3).

  Similarly, for the “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, “Watermelon C”, “Bell”, “Replay”, “Blank A”, and “Blank B” symbols (symbol codes 4 to 10). , “00000100” to “00001010” are assigned as data.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table is divided into the symbol combination table for bonus shown in FIG. 13, the symbol combination table for replay shown in FIG. 14, and the symbol combination table for small roles shown in FIG. Also in the combination table, a winning action flag and a payout number are associated with a combination of symbols.

  In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbol combinations arranged along the activated winning line 8c are the targets for determination for winning or operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged along the activated pay line 8c (see FIG. 2) matches a predetermined combination of symbols.

  This predetermined symbol combination is a symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. If the combination of symbols arranged along the activated pay line 8c matches the predetermined symbol combination, the payout of medals, the re-game operation, the bonus game operation, or the transition of the game state is performed. Is called.

(Design combination)
The symbol combination is a combination of symbols in the middle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. As the winning combination (display combination), there are a bonus combination, a replay combination and a small combination. The small combination includes a cherry combination, a bell combination, and a watermelon combination, and a replay combination and a bonus combination are included in the operating combination.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the bonus combination in the present embodiment is composed of “MB” as an MB operating combination. “MB” is determined when a “Blank A-BAR-Blank A” composing the MB1 transition symbol is arranged along the winning line 8c, and “MB” is displayed. The gaming state is shifted to the MB gaming state described above.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the replay role is a re-game actuator that allows a game with the same number of medals inserted to play a game without inserting new medals. The number of sheets is 0. The replay combination includes “BB Lip 1”, “BB Lip 2”, “RB Lip”, “Special Lip 1” to “Special Lip 11”, and “Normal Lip”.

  “BB Lip 1” is a replay in which a winning determination is made when “red 7-red 7-red 7” are arranged along the winning line 8c. “BB Lip 1” is a replay in which when the winning determination is made in the above-described ART start waiting state, the prescribed number of games shifts to an ART state of 70 games.

  “BB Lip 2” is a replay in which a winning determination is made when “Blank A-Red 7-BAR” is arranged along the winning line 8c. “BB Lip 2” is a replay in which, when a winning determination is made in an ART start waiting state, the specified number of games shifts to an ART state of 70 games, similarly to “BB Lip 1”.

  “RB Lip” is a replay in which a winning determination is made when “Red 7-Red 7-BAR” is arranged along the winning line 8c. “RB Lip” is different from “BB Lip 1” and “BB Lip 2”, and is a replay in which when the winning determination is made in the above-described ART start waiting state, the prescribed number of games shifts to the ART state of 20 games. is there.

  The “special lip 1” is determined when the “bell-red 7-red 7” is lined up along the pay line 8c, and the main control side is a normal replay as in the “normal lip” described later. . “Special Lip 2” to “Special Lip 11” are normal replays like “Special Lip 1” except that the symbols arranged along the winning line 8c are different from “Special Lip 1”.

  “Normal rep” is a normal replay in which a winning determination is made when “replay-replay-replay” is arranged along the winning line 8c.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the cherry roles include “special cherry”, “cherry 1” to “cherry 11”, and “middle cherry 1” to “middle cherry 5”. When the number is three, the payout number when winning is one.

  Here, the “special cherry” is determined to be awarded when “BAR-BAR-ANY (any symbol)” is arranged along the winning line 8c. “Cherry 1” to “Cherry 11” and “Middle Cherry 1” to “Middle Cherry 5” are determined to be awarded when combinations of corresponding symbols are arranged in FIG. 15 along the winning line 8c.

  “Special Bonus 1” is determined to be awarded when “Blank A-Watermelon A-Red 7” is arranged along the winning line 8c. “Special small combination 2” to “Special small combination 4” are determined to be awarded when combinations of corresponding symbols are arranged in FIG. 15 along the winning line 8c. Each of these special small roles has a payout number of 1 when a prize is awarded when the number of inserted medals is 3.

  “Watermelon 1” is determined to be awarded when “Bell-Watermelon A-Red 7” is arranged along the winning line 8c. “Watermelon 2” to “Watermelon 4” are determined to receive a prize when combinations of corresponding symbols are arranged in FIG. 15 along the winning line 8c. Each of these watermelons has a payout number of 4 when winning a prize when the number of inserted medals is 3.

  As for the bell role, a “middle bell” with a payout of 9 when a medal is inserted and a payout of 3 with a medal is 3 “Lower Bell 1” to “Lower Bell 3” and “Special Bell 1” to “Special Bell 40” with a payout number of 1 when the number of inserted medals is 3 are included.

  The “middle bell” is determined to be awarded when “bell-bell-bell” is arranged along the winning line 8c. “Lower Bell 1” to “Lower Bell 3” are displayed when “Watermelon A-Belle-Replay”, “Watermelon B-Belle-Replay”, and “Watermelon C-Belle-Replay” are arranged along the winning line 8c. Each win is judged.

  “Special bell 1” is determined to be awarded when “Replay-Watermelon A-BAR” is arranged along the winning line 8c. “Special bell 2” to “special bell 40” are determined to be awarded when combinations of corresponding symbols are arranged in FIG. 15 along the winning line 8c.

(Winning action flag)
The winning action flag in FIGS. 13 to 15 is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols to indicate a display combination, and includes 1 byte (8 bits) data and a storage area type. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. One-byte data includes data related to a combination of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol combination (display combination) is distinguished by the storage area type and 1-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, since there are more than 8 kinds of combinations of symbols, all of the symbols can be obtained with only 1 byte (8 bits) of data constituting the winning action flag. The combination cannot be identified or identified.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, 1-byte data is distinguished using storage area types 1 to 12. In this way, even if the value of 1-byte data is the same, by specifying any one of storage area types 1 to 12, combinations of more than 8 types of symbols can be combined. Can be treated as

  For example, storage area type 1 is assigned to “MB”. Storage area type 2 is assigned to “BB lip 1”, “BB lip 2”, “RB lip”, and “special lip 1” to “special lip 5”.

  Storage area type 3 is assigned to “special lip 6” to “special lip 11” and “normal lip”. Storage area type 4 is assigned to “special cherry” and “cherry 1” to “cherry 7”.

  Storage area type 5 is assigned to “cherry 8” to “cherry 11” and “middle cherry 1” to “middle cherry 4”. Storage area type 6 is assigned to “middle cherry 5”, “special small role 1” to “special small role 4”, and “watermelon 1” to “watermelon 3”.

  Storage area type 7 is assigned to “watermelon 4”, “middle bell”, “lower bell 1” to “lower bell 3”, and “special bell 1” to “special bell 3”. In this way, “special bell 4” to “special bell 40” and “encode” are assigned to storage area type 8 to storage area type 12, respectively.

  For 1-byte data, for the assigned storage area type, the bit corresponding to each display combination is set to “1”, and the remaining bits are set to “0”.

  For example, by setting the storage area type value to “2” and the 1-byte data value to “00000001”, the display combination “BB Lip 1” can be specified, and the storage area type value is set to “ 7 ”and the value of 1-byte data is“ 00000010 ”, the display combination“ middle bell ”can be designated.

(Number of payouts)
The payout number in FIGS. 13 to 15 is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols arranged along the winning line 8c matches the “combination of symbols” in the symbol combination table, the medal payout by driving the hopper 40 and the number of credits are counted based on the corresponding payout number. Credit counter addition is performed.

  The number of payouts for the replay role is zero. The payout number for the cherry role and special small role is 1 when the inserted number is 3, and the payout number for the watermelon role is 4 when the inserted number is 3. Also, among the bell roles, the payout number of “middle bell” is 9 when the inserted number is 3, and the payout number of “lower bell 1” to “lower bell 3” is when the inserted number is 3 The number of payouts of “special bell 1” to “special bell 40” is one when the number of inserts is three. When the inserted number is 2 (MB game state), the payout number of the cherry role, watermelon role, special small role, watermelon role, and bell role are all 2.

<Internal lottery table for general gaming state>
In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 16, the lottery value and the data pointer for each set value are associated with the winning number when the main gaming state is the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state). .

  In the present embodiment, the random number for lottery extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred.

  Therefore, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the dake pointer) to which it is assigned is determined. That is, the winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”.

  Here, when the number of determination processes for determining whether or not the result of the subtraction has become negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery process is “lost”. It is set so that the number of times of determination processing whether or not the result is negative does not exceed the number of winning numbers.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table for general gaming state, and is data for designating an internal winning combination specified by an internal winning combination determination table described later. .

  That is, the data pointer is data used to determine the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small role replay winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. For the data pointer, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each of the plurality of winning numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the internal lottery table for a general gaming state, “0” is associated as a lottery value so as not to win the winning numbers “1” and “2”, and the winning numbers “3” and “31” ”To“ 35 ”are associated with common lottery values for the setting values“ 1 ”to“ 6 ”, and the winning numbers“ 4 ”to“ 30 ”and“ 36 ”are decreased as the setting value is increased. Lottery values are associated with each other.

  In the data pointer for a small role / replay, the winning numbers “1” to “35” are associated with a value matching the winning number, and the winning number “36” is associated with “0”. It has been. On the other hand, regarding the bonus data pointer, “0” is associated with the winning numbers “1” to “35”, and “1” is associated with the winning number “36”. .

<RT1 gaming state internal lottery table>
In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 17, the lottery value and the data pointer for each set value are associated with the winning number when the main gaming state is the RT1 gaming state.

  Since the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is configured in the same manner as the general gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 16, the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is different from the general gaming state internal lottery table. Explanation is omitted about the same parts as the internal lottery table for general gaming state including illustration.

  When the main gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is a carryover state of the MB that is not operating and won, so the winning number “36” corresponding to the winning number of the MB is Absent.

  In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, lottery values are associated with winning numbers “1” and “2” so as to decrease as the set value increases, and lottery numbers “3” are not won. “0” is associated with the value.

<Internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay>
In the small winning combination replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18, the internal winning combination (small winning combination) that allows display of the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals for the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and replay An internal winning combination (replay combination) that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to the operation of is associated. The contents of the internal winning combination are determined according to the small combination / replay data pointers “1” to “35”.

  The small pointer / replay data pointers are “1” to “3” corresponding to the replay role, “4” to “30” corresponding to the bell role, “31” corresponding to the watermelon role, “ “32” to “34” and “35” corresponding to the special small role correspond to 12 pieces of 1-byte data.

  When the data pointer for the small role / replay is “1”, “BB Lip 1”, “BB Lip 2”, “RB Lip”, “Special Lip 1” to “Special Lip 9”, and “Normal Lip” Will be won internally.

  For the sake of convenience, such a combination of overlapping internal winning combinations (duplicate combination) is also referred to as “bonus lip 1”. In addition, “BB Lip 1”, “BB Lip 2”, and “RB Lip” correspond to the specific internal winning combination described above.

  When the data pointer for the small role / replay is “2”, “BB Lip 1”, “BB Lip 2”, “RB Lip”, “Special Lip 1” to “Special Lip 10”, and “Normal Lip” Will be won internally. This duplicated role is also referred to as “bonus lip 2” for convenience. When the small role / replay data pointer is “3”, it means that “normal rep” is won internally.

  When the small role / replay data pointer is “4”, it means that “lower bells 1 to 3” and “special bells 1 to 3” are overlapped internally. When this double combination is won, when the stop button 7C or 7R is pressed as the first stop operation among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the pressing order is correct, and the lower bells 1 to 3 can be awarded. . This overlapping role is also referred to as “middle right 1st bell 1” for convenience.

  Similarly, when the small role / replay data pointer is “5”, the “lower bells 1 to 3” and the “special bells 4 to 6 and 10 to 12” are overlapped internally. Thus, when the small role / replay data pointer is “6”, it means that “lower bells 1 to 3” and “special bells 7 to 9” are overlapped internally.

  When the data pointer for the small role / replay is “7”, it is determined that “middle bell” and “special bells 1, 7, 13, 17, 18, 20-22” are overlapped internally. Become.

  When this double combination is won, when the stop button 7C is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7L is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7R is pressed as the third stop operation, the pressing order becomes correct, and the middle bell wins the prize. It becomes possible. For convenience, this overlapping role is also referred to as “middle left and right bell 1”.

  Similarly, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “8”, the “middle bell” and the “special bell 2, 8, 14-16, 19, 23, 24” are overlapped internally. If the data pointer for the small role / replay is “9”, the “middle bell” and the “special bells 3, 9, 13, 17, 18, 20-22” are duplicated. Will be doing.

  Further, when the small role / replay data pointer is “10”, the “middle bell” and the “special bell 4, 10, 14-16, 19, 23, 24” are overlapped internally. In other words, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “11”, the “winning bell” and “special bells 5, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20-22” are duplicated internally. Will be.

  Furthermore, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “12”, the “middle bell” and the “special bell 6, 12, 14-16, 19, 23, 24” are overlapped internally. In other words, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “13”, “middle bell” and “special bells 1, 7, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24” Duplicate internal winnings.

  When this double combination is won, when the stop button 7C is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7R is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7L is pressed as the third stop operation, the pressing order is correct, and the middle bell wins the prize. It becomes possible. This overlapping combination is also referred to as “middle right left bell 1” for convenience.

  Similarly, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “14”, the internal winning combination of “middle bell” and “special bells 2, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20-23” overlaps. If the data pointer for the small role / replay is “15”, it overlaps with “middle bell” and “special bells 3, 9, 14-17, 19, 20, 22, 24”. And you will be winning inside.

  Also, when the small role / replay data pointer is “16”, it overlaps with “middle bell” and “special bells 4, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24”. When the small role / replay data pointer is “17”, “middle bell” and “special bells 5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20-23” It will be duplicated internally.

  Further, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “18”, the “winning bell” and “special bell 6, 12, 14-17, 19, 20, 22, 24” are overlapped internally. If the small role / replay data pointer is “19”, “middle bell” and “special bells 1, 7, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39” It will be duplicated internally.

  When this double combination is won, the pressing order is correct when the stop button 7R is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7L is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7C is pressed as the third stop operation. It becomes possible. This overlapping role is also referred to as “right / left / middle bell 1” for convenience.

  Similarly, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “20”, it overlaps with “middle bell” and “special bell 2, 8, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40”. If the small role / replay data pointer is “21”, “middle bell” and “special bells 3, 9, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36” , 37, 39 ", the internal winning is repeated.

  When the data pointer for the small role / replay is “22”, it overlaps with “middle bell” and “special bells 4, 10, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40”. If the small role / replay data pointer is “23”, the “middle bell” and the “special bells 5, 11, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39 "overlaps internally.

  Further, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “24”, it overlaps with “middle bell” and “special bell 6, 12, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40”. If the small role / replay data pointer is “25”, “middle bell” and “special bells 1, 7, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40 "and the internal winning is repeated.

  When this double combination is won, the pressing order is correct when the stop button 7R is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7C is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7L is pressed as the third stop operation. It becomes possible. This overlapping role is also referred to as “right middle left bell 1” for convenience.

  Similarly, when the data pointer for the small role / replay is “26”, it overlaps with “middle bell” and “special bell 2, 8, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39”. When the small role / replay data pointer is “27”, “middle bell” and “special bells 3, 9, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35” , 38, 40 "and the internal winning is repeated.

  When the data pointer for the small role / replay is “28”, it overlaps with “middle bell” and “special bells 4, 10, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39”. If the small role / replay data pointer is “29”, the “middle bell” and the “special bells 5, 11, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40 ”, and when the small role / replay data pointer is“ 30 ”,“ middle bell ”and“ special bell 6, 12, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39 "are overlapped internally.

  When the data pointer for the small role / replay is “31”, “watermelons 1 to 4” are internally won. This overlapping role is also referred to as “watermelon” for convenience.

  When the small role / replay data pointer is “32”, it means that “special cherry” and “cherry 1 to 9” are overlapped internally. This overlapping role is also referred to as “horn cherry” for convenience.

  When the small role / replay data pointer is “33”, “special cherry” and “cherry 1 to 11” are overlapped internally. This duplicated role is also referred to as “determined cherry” for convenience.

  When the small role / replay data pointer is “34”, “special cherry”, “cherry 1 to 11”, and “middle cherry 1 to 5” are overlapped internally. This overlapping role is also referred to as “middle cherries” for convenience.

  When the data pointer for the small combination / replay is “35”, “special small combination 1 to 4” are internally won. This duplicated combination is also referred to as a “determined small combination” for convenience.

<Bonus internal winning combination determination table>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 19, the bonus data pointer is associated with an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus.

  In the bonus data pointer, “0” corresponding to the loss and “1” corresponding to “MB” correspond to 12 1-byte data. When the bonus data pointer is “1”, it means that “MB” is won internally.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
In the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 20, the drawing-in priority table selection data or the drawing-in priority table number and the stop table selection data group are associated with the spinning stop number. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the progress of one unit game.

  The pull-in priority table selection data is a number for selecting a pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. The “pull-in priority table number” is a number for selecting a pull-in priority table shown in FIG.

  The “stop table selection data group” is a number for selecting a stop table or the like that stores the reel pressing position and the number of sliding frames in association with each other, although details are omitted. These numbers are data used to determine “slip piece number determination data”, that is, to determine the positions at which the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped according to the progress of one unit game. .

  In the reel stop initial setting table, the drawing priority order table selection data is associated with the rotation stop number corresponding to the data pointer corresponding to the data pointer that is controlled differently depending on the order of the stop operation. A pull-in priority table number is associated with a rotation stop number corresponding to a data pointer whose stop control does not change.

<Pull-in priority table selection table>
In the pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 21, the pull-in priority table number for the stop operation type indicating the stop operation order is associated with each pull-in priority table selection data.

  For example, in the pull-in priority table selection data “01”, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number “00” is associated and the first stop operation is “medium”. In this case, the pull-in priority table number “09” is associated.

  Further, in the pull-in priority table selection data “01”, when the first stop operation is “left” and the second stop operation is “middle” during the second stop operation (“left → middle” in the figure), When the pull-in priority table number “00” is associated, the first stop operation is “right” and the second stop operation is “left” during the second stop operation (“right → left” in the figure), The pull-in priority table number “03” is associated.

<Pull-in priority table>
The drawing priority order table shown in FIG. 22 indicates which symbol is drawn with priority when there are a plurality of symbols that can be displayed within the drawing range (the symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined as an internal winning combination). ing. In FIG. 22, the data of the winning action flag is omitted for the sake of simplicity.

  In the drawing priority order table, drawing data indicating the drawing priority order of the combination of symbols related to the winning action flag (display combination) is represented. “Pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the pull-in priority.

  Here, “retraction” refers to the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols are displayed along the winning line 8c. To stop.

  For example, in the drawing priority table number “00”, if it is determined that the winning operation flag “normal lip” and the winning operation flag “special lip” are likely to win, the “special lip” indicates “ Since “normal lip” has a higher priority, rotation stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed so that “normal lip” is pulled in priority.

<Priority order table>
The priority order table shown in FIG. 23 defines the priority order of the number of sliding pieces when the main gaming state is other than the MB gaming state. The priority order table indicates an order (hereinafter referred to as a priority order) in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied within a range of numerical values (ie, 0 to 4) of sliding piece number determination data predetermined as the number of sliding pieces. Stipulate.

<MB game state priority order table>
The MB gaming state priority order table shown in FIG. 24 defines the priority order of the number of sliding pieces when the main gaming state is in the MB gaming state. The MB gaming state priority order table defines the priority order of numerical values that can be applied from the numerical value range (ie, 0 or 1) of the sliding piece number determination data predetermined as the number of sliding pieces.

  In the priority order table and the MB gaming state priority order table, each numerical value is searched in order from the higher priority (1) to the lower priority (5), and as a result of the search, the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1” Applied preferentially. The priority order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding pieces having the same drawing priority order, and the number of sliding pieces having a higher priority order is applied.

  The priority order table and the MB gaming state priority order table in the present embodiment define the priority order based on the number of sliding piece determination data. That is, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data is the highest. As a result, the data for determining the number of sliding symbols is determined preferentially over the number of other sliding symbols, so that the display of symbols intended during the development of the stop table is prioritized.

<Relationship diagram between winning combination and winning combination according to stop operation order>
In the present embodiment, by using the various tables described above, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation sequence of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is as shown in FIG.

  For example, when an internal winning combination with a winning number 1 is extracted, the first stop operation is “left”, that is, the “normal lip” is won when the stop button 7L is first stopped.

  Further, when the internal winning combination of the winning number 1 is extracted, when the first stop operation is “medium”, that is, when the stop button 7C is first stopped, “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip” 2 ”wins, and“ Normal Lip ”wins with an incorrect answer at the pressed position.

  Here, the correct pressing position is a range from the symbol position of the effective line (center line 8c in the present embodiment) when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 frames). Inside, there is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the internal winning combination, and the symbol can be stopped on the active line.

  In the present embodiment, the priority order of “BB lip 1” or “BB lip 2” at the correct pressing position is different for each stop operation order of “middle left and right” and “middle right left”. In the case of the “left and right” stop operation sequence, the priority of “BB lip 1” is higher than “BB lip 2”.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination with the winning number 1 is extracted, if the first stop operation is “right”, that is, if the stop button 7R is operated for the first stop, “RB Lip” is won at the correct pressing position and pressed. “Normal lip” wins with incorrect position.

  Further, when the internal winning combination of the winning number 2 is extracted, the mode is opposite to the case of the winning number 1 described above, and when the first stop operation is “right”, the correct position of the pressing position is “BB Lip 1”. Or “BB Lip 2” wins, and “Normal Lip” wins with an incorrect answer at the pressed position. Further, when the first stop operation is “medium”, “RB lip” is awarded with the correct depression position, and “normal lip” is awarded with the incorrect depression position.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 2” and “RB Lip” are the winning modes of “Bonus Lip 1, 2” corresponding to the winning numbers 1, 2. . Here, “BB Lip 1” and “BB Lip 2” are the first winning mode, and “RB Lip” is the second winning mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, “bonus lip 1” and “bonus lip 2” are either “BB lip 1” or “BB lip 2” or “RB lip” depending on the stop operation order. Each winning pattern is different.

  That is, the winning pattern (first winning pattern) according to the stop operation sequence of “Bonus Lip 1” is based on the assumption that the pressing position is correct, and “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip” when the first stop operation is “Medium”. “2” wins, and “RB Lip” wins when the first stop operation is “right”.

  Here, the case where the first stop operation is “medium” corresponds to a first stop operation order for winning “BB lip 1” or “BB lip 2”. Further, when the first stop operation is “right”, it corresponds to a second stop operation order for winning “RB lip”.

  On the other hand, the winning pattern (second winning pattern) according to the stop operation sequence of “bonus lip 2” is based on the assumption that the pressing position is correct, and “RB lip” is awarded when the first stop operation is “medium”. When the first stop operation is “Right”, “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 2” is won.

  Here, the case where the first stop operation is “right” corresponds to a first stop operation order for winning “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 2”. In addition, when the first stop operation is “medium”, it corresponds to a second stop operation order for winning “RB lip”.

  The “lower bells 1 to 3” and the “middle bell” can be awarded when the first stop operation has a stop operation order other than “left”. In other words, these “lower bells 1 to 3” and “middle bell” are not normally awarded when the first stop operation is “left” and the main game state is the general game state.

  In addition, among the internal winning combinations related to the winning numbers 4 to 30, when the “lower bell 1 to 3” and the “middle bell” are not won, the “special bell 1 40 ”wins.

  Further, each of the internal winning combinations related to the winning numbers 31 to 36 wins the corresponding internal winning combination (for example, watermelons 1 to 4 or special cherry) with the correct pressing position. When the internal winning combination of the winning number 34 is extracted and the first stop operation is “left”, “middle cherry 1-5” rather than “special cherry” and “cherry 1-11”. Has a higher priority.

[Various storage areas on the main control side]
26 to 33 are diagrams illustrating examples of various storage areas stored in the main RAM 33.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 26 is composed of 12 storage areas of internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 12. The size of each of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 12 is 1 byte.

  Therefore, the total size of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 12 is 12 bytes. In the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 12, data determined based on the internal winning combination data (storage area type) defined by the internal winning combination determination table for small role replay shown in FIG.

  In the internal winning combination storing area shown in the figure, for example, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 corresponds to “MB”, and bits 1 to 7 are unused.

  Similarly, bits 0 to 4 of the internal winning combination storing area 12 correspond to “special bell 36”, “special bell 37”, “special bell 38”, “special bell 39”, and “special bell 40”, respectively. Bits 5 to 7 are unused.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 27 includes 18 storage areas of display combination storage areas 1 to 18. The size of each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 18 is 1 byte.

  Therefore, the total size of the display combination storage areas 1 to 18 is 18 bytes. The display combination storage areas 1 to 18 store data determined based on display combination data (storage area type) defined by each symbol combination table (bonus, replay, small combination) shown in FIGS. 13 to 15. . The value of the display combination storing area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  In the illustrated display combination storage area, for example, bit 0 of the display combination storage area 1 corresponds to “MB”, and bits 1 to 7 are unused.

  Similarly, bits 0 to 4 of the display combination storage area 18 correspond to “special bell 36”, “special bell 37”, “special bell 38”, “special bell 39”, and “special bell 40”, respectively. Bits 5 to 7 are unused.

<Design code storage area>
The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 28 is configured in the same manner as the display combination storage area shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

  In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in a rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, all the winning combinations can be won, so “1” is stored in all the corresponding bits in the symbol code storage area. Thereafter, when the left reel 3L is stopped (the reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that cannot be won with the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to “0”.

  Referring to FIG. 15, for example, when the “blank A” symbol is stopped on the left reel 3L, the bits corresponding to the special bells 33 to 36 whose symbols on the left reel 3L are “watermelon A” symbols are While it is updated to “0”, the bits corresponding to the cherry 6 and the special small roles 1 to 4 whose symbols on the left reel 3L are “blank A” symbols are maintained at “1”.

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 29 is 1 byte in size. Bits 4 to 6 are storage areas indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that can detect a stop operation by the player, that is, effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Bits 0 to 2 are storage areas indicating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in which the stop operation corresponding to the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is detected immediately before. In this embodiment, bit 3 and bit 7 are unused and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 7L. When the left stop button 7L is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 0. Bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C. When the middle stop button 7C is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 1. Bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 7R. When the right stop button 7R is operated by the player, “1” is stored in bit 2.

  Bit 4 corresponds to the left stop button 7L. When the left stop button 7L is valid, “1” is stored in bit 4. Bit 5 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C. When the middle stop button 7C is valid, “1” is stored in bit 5. Bit 6 corresponds to the right stop button 7R.

  When the right stop button 7R is valid, “1” is stored in bit 6. In this embodiment, that the stop button is valid means that a stop operation can be detected. The stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R corresponding to the reels rotating at a constant speed and capable of detecting the stop operation are referred to as effective stop buttons.

<Pressing order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 30 is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. This push-down order storage area has a size of 1 byte, bits 0 to 5 are used, bits 6 and 7 are unused, and “0” is stored.

  Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order “left → middle → right”, and “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 0 when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”. Similarly, when the pressing order is “left → right → middle”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 1, and when the pressing order is “middle → left → right”, “1” is stored in bit 2. Is stored (ON), “1” is stored in bit 3 if “middle → right → left”, and “1” is stored in bit 4 if “right → left → middle”. In the case of “right → middle → left”, “1” is stored (turned on) in bit 5.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
The carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. 31 has a size of 1 byte, bit 0 corresponds to “MB”, and bits 1 to 7 are unused. As a result of the internal lottery process, when the internal winning combination “MB” is determined, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area.

  By storing “1” in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area, it is possible to determine that the player has won the “MB”. The state in which “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area is held until the symbol combination corresponding to “MB” is displayed on the winning line 8c.

  That is, when “MB” is won, “1” is set in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area in at least one unit game until the combination of symbols of these bonuses is displayed on the winning line 8c as a display combination. The stored state is retained. Maintaining a state in which “1” is stored in bit 0 from the unit game winning the bonus to the unit game winning is called “carryover”. “MB” stored in the carryover combination storage area is referred to as “carryover combination”.

  When a stop operation is performed by the player and each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R stops, the internal winning combination storing area is initialized, but the carryover combination storing area is not initialized. In this way, the “carry over” state can be maintained.

<Game state flag storage area>
The gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 32 indicates whether the main gaming state is a bonus gaming state or an RT1 gaming state, and whether the ART gaming state is an ART winning state, an ART start waiting state, or an ART state. It stores a flag for indication and has a size of 1 byte.

  Bit 0 and bit 1 of the game state flag storage area relate to the bonus game state, and bit 2 relates to the main game state. Further, bits 4 to 6 of the game state flag storage area relate to the ART game state. In this embodiment, bit 3 and bit 7 of the game state flag storage area are unused.

  In the bonus gaming state, bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area is “1” (on) in the MB gaming state, and bit 1 of the gaming state flag storage area is “1” (on) in the CB gaming state. It is said.

  When the main gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1” (ON).

  When the ART gaming state is the ART winning state, the bit 4 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1” (ON), and when the ART gaming waiting state is set to the ART start waiting state, the bit 5 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”. 1 ”(ON), and when in the ART state, bit 6 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to“ 1 ”(ON).

<Retrieve priority data storage area>
The pull-in priority data storage area shown in FIG. 33 includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area.

  The contents of the middle reel pull-in priority data storage area and the right reel pull-in priority data storage area are the same as those of the left reel pull-in priority data storage area. The data storage area will be described.

  The left reel pull-in priority data storage area can store pull-in priority data for each of the symbol position data (see FIG. 11). For example, for symbol position data 0, a role (any one of 0FEH to 000H) defined in the priorities 1 to 5 in FIG. 22 is defined. One of the pull-in priority data is stored in accordance with the stop position of the reels 3C and 3R. Thereby, the left reel 3L is controlled so as to stop or not stop the symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the winning line 8c.

  Similarly, for the symbol position data 1 to 20, the roles defined in the priority order are respectively defined, and from the drawing priority order data, the winning positions and the stop positions of the other reels 3L, 3C (3R) are determined. In response, any pull-in priority data is stored.

<Overview of each mode>
The outline of each mode shown in FIG. 34 shows the outline of each of the plurality of stay modes in the ART gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, during the ART gaming state, the user stays in any one of modes 1 to 9, and the main CPU 31 performs transition between these modes based on a predetermined lottery opportunity. Thus, the main CPU 31 constitutes a mode transition control unit.

  In this embodiment, the number of released games, the release lottery probability when a special small combination called a rare combination is established, and the like are different for each mode. Mode 9 is a mode that is shifted only when the setting is changed.

  Specifically, mode 1 is also referred to as normal mode A, and is a mode in which the number of released games and the released lottery are disadvantageous for the player, but after the release, the mode is shifted to modes 6 and 7 which are advantageous for the player.

  Mode 2 is also referred to as normal mode B, and there is a possibility of transition from modes other than modes 1, 4, 6, and 7. In addition, transition probability is higher than other modes when shifting from modes 2, 3, 8, and 9. Is high. Therefore, mode 2 is the mode in which the user stays most during the game.

  Mode 3 is also referred to as a pullback mode, and is a mode that is shifted to when the modes 6 and 7 are completed or when the mode 2 or 8 is a confirmed winning combination. Both the number of released games and the released lottery are advantageous to the player.

  Mode 4 is also referred to as a continuous-chang preparation mode, and is a mode in which only the next mode 4 to 7 is shifted to. Next, the next mode is expected to shift to a higher mode that is advantageous for the players of modes 5 to 7. Mode. That is, mode 4 is a mode in which it is easy to shift to next modes 5 to 7.

  Modes 5 to 7 are also referred to as continuous channel modes A, B, and C, respectively, and are modes in which an ART state is generated continuously, so-called continuous channel is likely to occur. These modes 5 to 7 are advantageous modes for both the number of released games and the released lottery. In particular, with regard to the number of released games, it is determined that the number of released games will be released within 31 games as will be described later.

  Mode 8 is also referred to as a high-accuracy mode after setting change, and is a mode that shifts only from mode 9 that stays when the setting is changed. Both the number of released games and the released lottery are advantageous to the player.

  Mode 9 is also referred to as a setting change mode, and is a mode for shifting to a setting change. That is, the mode 9 is not changed unless the setting is changed. In the present embodiment, only mode 9 is provided with mode 8 as the next mode transition destination.

[ART-related data tables]
35 to 54 show various data tables related to the ART stored in the main ROM 32.

<Mode transfer lottery table>
The mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 35 to 43 show the lottery triggers when staying in each mode and the modes that can be shifted to the lottery triggers.

  As a lottery opportunity, there are a normal release, a watermelon release, a corner cherry release, a release by a decisive role, a release by a middle stage cherry, and a release by a long freeze. Here, the normal release indicates a release when the number of released games has been reached, or a release when “other” is released based on the release lottery table (see FIG. 50). Further, the confirmed combination refers to “determined cherry” and “determined small combination” shown in FIG.

  Moreover, watermelon cancellation | release and square cherry cancellation | release means cancellation | release when it cancels | releases with a predetermined probability using the cancellation | release lottery table (refer FIG. 50) mentioned later at the time of the double combination of watermelon or square cherry.

  In addition, when the winning combination and the middle tier cherry are both won by the corresponding internal winning combination, the release is determined (see FIG. 50). Therefore, the release by a confirmed combination or middle tier cherry is a release by winning of the corresponding duplicate combination. Furthermore, the release by the long freeze refers to a release in the case of accompanying a long freeze by a long freeze reservation at the start of the game.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, a long freeze reservation lottery table (see FIG. 52) at the transition to the ART winning state or during the ART state during the ART winning state, and a long freeze reservation lottery table (see FIG. 54) during the ART state. Lottery reservation lottery is performed with a winning probability according to (see). In this embodiment, when a long freeze occurs, the release is determined regardless of which release is used.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 1, the setting values are common to 1 to 6, and the mode is shifted to mode 6 or mode 7 except for the release with long freeze. It has become. In mode 1, the probability of transition to mode 6 is set higher than in mode 7.

  On the other hand, in the case of cancellation with long freeze, the mode is shifted to mode 7 only. In the case of the release with such a long freeze, not only mode 1 but also modes 2 to 8 other than mode 9 always shift to mode 7 only.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 2, the mode is shifted to one of modes 1-7. In this mode 2, the transition probability of each mode transition destination differs for each set value, and in particular, the transition probability to modes 4 and 5 is set higher as the set value becomes higher in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 37, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 3, the mode is shifted to any one of modes 1, 2, 4 to 7. In this mode 3, the transition probability of each mode transition destination differs for each set value, and in particular, the transition probability to modes 4 and 5 is set higher as the set value becomes higher in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 4, the mode is shifted to any one of modes 1, 4 to 7. In this mode 4, the transition probability of each mode transition destination differs for each set value, and in particular, the transition probability to mode 5 is set to be higher as the set value is higher in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 39, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 5, the mode is shifted to any one of modes 1, 2, 4 to 7. In this mode 5, the transition probability to each mode transition destination at the time of normal release differs for each set value. The higher the set value, the higher the transition probability to modes 2 and 4, while the transition to mode 5 The probability is set to be low.

  As shown in FIG. 40, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 6, the mode is shifted to any of modes 3, 6, and 7. In this mode 6, the transition probability to each mode transition destination at the time of normal release is different between the set values 1 to 4 and 6 and the set value 5, and the transition probability to the mode 7 is different only when the set value is 5. While set higher than the set value, the transition probability to mode 6 is set lower.

  As shown in FIG. 41, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 7, the set values are common to 1 to 6, and the mode is shifted to either mode 3 or 7. This mode 7 is set to shift to mode 3 only at the time of normal cancellation.

  As shown in FIG. 42, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 8, the mode is shifted to one of modes 1 to 7. In this mode 8, the transition probability of each mode transition destination differs for each set value, and in particular, the transition probability to modes 4 and 5 is set higher as the set value becomes higher in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 43, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 9, the mode is shifted to any one of modes 1, 2, 4, and 8. The lottery opportunity in mode 9 is when the setting is changed, and the transition probability of each mode transition destination differs depending on the setting value after the setting change. For example, the higher the set value after the setting change is, the higher the transition probability to mode 8 is set.

<Release game number lottery table>
The release game number lottery table shown in FIGS. 44 to 49 shows the distribution of the number of release games when staying in each mode.

  The number of released games refers to the number of games played in the ART gaming state after the end of the ART state, that is, until the transition from the next game in which the BB end flag or the RB end flag shown in FIG. Game number).

  When the setting is changed, the start of the number of released games described above is the next game after the setting is changed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the ART state is finished or the setting is changed, when the prescribed number of released games is consumed, that is, when the number of games corresponding to the prescribed number of released games is performed, the ART is forcibly executed. The gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state.

  In the present embodiment, the number of released games is between 0 and 1051, and is between a certain number of games (for example, 0 game and 31 games) and a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 games to 63 games). Sorted.

  Such distribution probability of the number of released games varies depending on the stay mode and the set value. The number of released games can be arbitrarily set, and is not limited to the number of games described above, and the distribution range can be changed as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 44, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 1, the number of release games is assigned to 951 games or more in common with setting values 1 to 6, and release games of 950 games or less It is not sorted into numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 45, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 2, the number of released games is distributed from a relatively short number of games to a relatively long number of games based on the distribution rate shown in FIG. Yes.

  In this mode 2, the distribution rate of the number of released games is slightly different for each set value. For example, the higher the set value, the smaller the distribution rate of the longest number of released games (801 games to 900 games) in this mode. It is set as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 46, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 3, the number of released games is distributed to 31 games in common with setting values 1 to 6, and the number of released games other than 31 games. Will not be assigned.

  As shown in FIG. 47, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 4, the number of released games is distributed from a relatively short number of games to a relatively long number of games based on the distribution rate shown in FIG. Yes.

  In this mode 4, the distribution rate of the number of released games is slightly different for each set value. For example, the higher the set value, the smaller the distribution rate of the longest number of released games (951 games to 1050 games) in this mode. It is set as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 48, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 5-7, the number of released games is assigned to 0 games or 31 games in common with setting values 1-6, and 0 games Or it is not distributed to the number of release games other than 31 games.

  Here, in these modes 5 to 7, the distribution rate of 31 games is set to be higher than the distribution rate of 0 games.

  As shown in FIG. 49, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 8, the number of release games is distributed to 32 games to 95 games in common with setting values 1 to 6, and 32 games to 95 There is no distribution to the number of unlocked games other than games.

  Here, in this mode 8, the distribution rate of 64 games to 95 games is set to be higher than the distribution rate of 32 games to 63 games.

<Release lottery table>
The release lottery table shown in FIG. 50 shows the release probability for each internal winning combination for each mode (modes 1 to 8). Note that the cancellation probability refers to the probability of winning the cancellation in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in this embodiment, as an internal winning combination that may win the release, a special role (watermelon, horn cherry, fixed role, and middle tier cherry) and a role that excludes special roles from a plurality of roles ( Others). Here, when the final winning combination and the middle tier cherry are extracted as the internal winning combination in any of the modes 1 to 8 and any set value, the cancellation is finalized.

  Further, the other internal winning combinations are set so that the release probabilities are different for the respective modes 1 to 8. For example, in mode 1, the cancellation probability is set to decrease in the order of watermelon, corner cherry, and others, while in mode 7, the cancellation probability is set to decrease in the order of watermelon and corner cherry. . The other internal winning combinations related to the cancellation refer to internal winning combinations that may win the cancellation other than watermelons, horn cherries, decisive roles, and middle cherries.

<Short freeze lottery table during transition to ART winning state>
51 is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to perform a short freeze when shifting from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state. is there.

  In the short freeze lottery table at the time of the ART winning state transition, depending on which release trigger has entered the ART winning state among game number cancellation, watermelon cancellation, corner cherry cancellation, decisive combination cancellation, middle stage cherry cancellation, and other cancellations, Probability determined when short freeze is performed is different.

  For example, the probability of performing a short freeze is set to be highest when the corner cherry is released and lowest when the watermelon is released.

<Long freeze reservation lottery table during ART winning state transition>
The long freeze reservation lottery table at the time of ART winning state shown in FIG. 52 is referred to in order to determine whether or not to reserve a long freeze when shifting from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state. It is a table.

  In the long freeze reservation lottery table at the time of ART winning state transition, it depends on which release trigger has entered the ART winning state among game number cancellation, watermelon cancellation, corner cherry cancellation, decisive combination cancellation, middle stage cherry cancellation, and other cancellations. The probability of making a long freeze reservation is different.

  For example, the probability of making a reservation for a long freeze is set to be highest when the middle cherries are released, and lowest when the number of games is released and others are released.

<ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table>
The ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table shown in FIG. 53 is used to determine which of the notification modes 1 to 3 is the notification mode when shifting from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state. It is a table that is referred to.

  The above-described notification mode is a notification by the notification unit 111 (see FIG. 4) imitating the hibiscus pattern provided on the front panel 110 when the bonus lip 1 or 2 is internally won during the ART winning state. This is a mode for determining whether or not to perform.

  Specifically, the notification mode 1 is a mode in which the notification unit 111 performs notification with a probability of 100% when either of the bonus replies 1 and 2 is internally won during the ART winning state.

  The notification mode 2 is a mode in which the notification unit 111 performs notification with a probability of 50% when either of the bonus replies 1 and 2 is internally won during the ART winning state.

  The notification mode 3 is a mode in which the notification unit 111 performs notification with a probability of 25% when either of the bonus replies 1 and 2 is internally won during the ART winning state. Thus, in this Embodiment, the probability (notification probability) which performs the notification by the notification part 111 is varied for each mode.

  In the ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table, as a lottery trigger in the notification mode, when canceling the number of games, when canceling the watermelon, when releasing the corner cherry, when releasing the decisive role, when releasing the middle cherries, when releasing other, and when releasing with long freeze Time is given.

  In this ART win state transition notification mode lottery table, the distribution rate of each notification mode differs depending on the lottery trigger. For example, in cases other than canceling watermelon and other cancellations, it is set to be distributed to notification mode 1 with a probability of 100%. Has been.

  In the case of other cancellations, the notification mode 1 and the notification mode 2 are set to be distributed with the same probability. Further, in the case of canceling the corner cherry, the distribution rate in the notification mode 1 is the highest, and then the notification mode 2 and the notification mode 3 are distributed with the same probability.

<Long freeze reservation lottery table during ART>
The long freeze reservation lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 54 indicates that the longest transition to the next ART state is made when one of the watermelon, horn cherry, fixed combination, and middle stage cherries is won during the ART state. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to reserve a freeze.

  In this long freeze reservation lottery table during ART, the probability of making a long freeze reservation at the next ART state transition is the highest when the middle cherries are internally won and the lowest when the corner cherries are internally won. Is set.

[Various control side data tables]
55 to 57 are various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82.

<ART type notification distribution lottery table>
The ART type notification distribution lottery table shown in FIG. 55 is a table that is referred to when shifting from the ART winning state to the ART start waiting state in the ART gaming state, and in the bonus start 1 or 2 during the ART start waiting state. It is a table for determining a notification distribution of which one of the BB lip and the RB lip is awarded by notifying the stop operation order when the internal winning is made.

  Further, in this ART type notification distribution lottery table, the distribution rates of the BB lip and the RB lip are set to be different based on the lottery trigger and the current mode (stay mode). There are a number of lottery opportunities depending on the release type at the time of transition from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state: (other than 0) release, 0 game release, watermelon release, corner cherry release, fixed role There are cancellation, cancellation of middle cherries and other cancellations.

  Specifically, the transition from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state is any of the number of games (other than 0) release, 0 game release, watermelon release, corner cherry release, fixed role release, middle stage cherry release, and other release The distribution rate of the BB lip and the RB lip is different depending on whether or not it is performed by canceling. For example, when the lottery opportunity is 0 game release, decisive combination release, or middle-stage cherry release, the stop operation order for winning the BB lip is notified with a probability of 100%.

  Further, as described above, the distribution rate of BB lip and RB lip is different depending on the stay mode. For example, the stay mode is mode 4 and the lottery trigger is the number of games (other than 0) release, watermelon release, corner cherry release, In the case of other cancellations, the distribution rate of RB lip is set to be higher than that of BB lip.

<Normal navigation lottery table>
The normal navigation lottery table shown in FIG. 56 is referred to when determining the navigation data during ART in the ART state based on the internal winning combination when the BB malfunction flag is OFF in the start command reception processing shown in FIG. It is a table to be.

  The navigation data during ART is data for informing the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which is advantageous to the player, that is, the stop operation order. There are “Middle”, “Middle Left / Right”, “Middle Right / Left”, “Right Middle Left” and “Right Middle Left”. The navigation data during ART includes “no notification”.

  In the normal navigation lottery table, for example, in the case of an internal winning combination (lower bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6, “middle left and right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right middle left” The stop operation order of "" is set so as to be distributed with the same probability.

  Here, the internal winning combinations (lower bells) corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6 are correct in the pressing order when the stop button 7C or 7R is pressed as the first stop operation, as shown in FIG. Therefore, in this normal navigation lottery table, the stop operation order of the internal winning combination (lower bell) is not assigned to the stop operation order of the incorrect answer (“left middle right” and “left / right middle”) as the navigation data during ART. It is supposed to be.

  Further, in the case of the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, 13 to 18, 19 to 24, and 25 to 30, the stop operation order becomes the correct stop operation order as navigation data during ART. It is set to be distributed with a probability of 100%.

  For example, in the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, the “middle left and right” stop operation sequence is correct as shown in FIG. 18, and therefore the stop operation sequence corresponding to this is 100%. It will be sorted by probability.

<Special navigation lottery table>
The special navigation lottery table shown in FIG. 57 is referred to when determining the navigation data during ART in the ART state based on the internal winning combination when the BB malfunction flag is on in the start command reception process shown in FIG. It is a table to be.

  The special navigation lottery table is different from the normal navigation lottery table. For example, in the case of an internal winning combination (lower bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6, “middle left / right”, “middle right / left”, “right left” In addition to “middle” and “right middle left”, the “left middle right” stop operation order is set to be distributed with a predetermined probability.

  Therefore, in this special navigation lottery table, the internal winning combination (lower bell) stop operation order may be assigned to the stop operation order of incorrect answers ("left middle right") as ART navigation data. . As a result, the profit (here, the number of medals acquired by ART) given to the player when the RB should be operated by mistake or intentionally winning BB1 or BB2 is adjusted.

  Similarly, in the case of the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, 13 to 18, 19 to 24, and 25 to 30, the stop operation is not possible other than the stop operation order that is the correct stop operation order. The correct stop operation order is set to be distributed with a predetermined probability.

  For example, in the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, the stop operation order of “middle left and right” is correct as shown in FIG. 18, but in this special navigation lottery table, the stop operation order is incorrect. The “middle right left”, “right left middle”, and “right middle left” stop operation orders are also distributed with a predetermined probability.

  However, even in this case, since it is necessary to give the player at least the benefit of the RB that should have been won, the “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right right” The probability of being assigned to the “middle left and right” stop operation order that is the correct answer to the stop operation order is set to be relatively higher than the probability of being assigned to the “middle left” stop operation order. The same applies to the internal winning combinations corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6 and 13 to 30.

[Main control processing]
The main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the main control process. The main control process described below starts when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on.

  First, when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 31 executes the power-on process shown in FIG. 59 (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. As a result of this initialization processing, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the display combining storage area, etc. of the main RAM 33 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 60 (S12). In the medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process for detecting a start operation are executed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts three random number values (random number values 1 to 3) and stores them in the random value storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S13). Here, the random value 1 is a value used for the internal lottery process, and is extracted from 0 to 65535 in the present embodiment.

  The random numbers 2 and 3 are values used for other lottery processing, and are extracted from 0 to 65535 and 0 to 255, respectively, in the present embodiment. The main CPU 31 does not need to extract the random number values 2 and 3 in step S13, and may extract the random number values 2 and 3 when they are used.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 61 (S14). The main CPU 31 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes an ART gaming state lottery process shown in FIG. 62 (S15). This ART gaming state lottery processing includes lottery processing related to the transition of the ART gaming state, lottery processing for determining whether or not a flag referred to in each ART gaming state is set to ON, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel stop initial setting process shown in FIG. 66 (S16). By this reel stop initial setting process, each piece of information (for example, stop table number) related to reel stop control is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 33 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 31 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S17).

  The start command data represents, for example, a game state flag type, a bonus end number counter value, an internal winning combination type, a flag type related to locking, etc., a value of an effect timer, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a game start freezing process shown in FIG. 67 (S18). In the freezing process at the start of the game, freezing is executed based on various flags referred to in each ART gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a wait process (S19). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Wait until you are digested. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel rotation process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the number of inserted medals (S20). With this reel rotation start process, “01110000” is stored in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 29). The reel rotation start process is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. This interrupt process is a process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 ms).

  By this interruption process, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. Thereafter, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by this interruption process, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is accelerated until reaching a constant speed.

  Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R reaches a constant speed, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by this interruption process so that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant speed. Maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 ( S21).

  By receiving this reel rotation start command data, the sub-control circuit 72 can recognize the start of reel rotation and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a drawing priority order storage process (S22). In this pull-in priority storage process, a pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 70 is executed to determine the pull-in priority of all symbols on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In other words, in the pull-in priority storage process, stop information is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area for each symbol position of each rotating reel based on the internal winning combination.

  For example, for each symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, if the corresponding symbol is permitted to stop, the drawing priority data is stored in the drawing priority data storage area based on the priority table, and the stop is not stopped. In the case of permission (for example, when a winning combination is won), data indicating prohibition of stoppage is stored in the drawing priority data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71 (S23). By this process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Next, the main CPU 31 executes a winning search process (S24).

  In this winning search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the winning line 8c and the symbol combination table are collated to determine the symbol combination displayed on the winning line 8c. The

  Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 28) and the data in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 13 to 15) are collated, and the collation result is displayed in the display combination storage area (FIG. 27). Stored).

  More specifically, the data in the symbol code storage area is copied as it is into the display combination storage area. At this time, the payout number is obtained by referring to the symbol combination table. By the winning search process, the combination of symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is specified by stopping all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes payout of the number of medals according to the displayed symbol combination based on the result of the winning search process (S25). Along with this medal payout process, the control of the hopper drive circuit 41 and the update of the credit number are performed based on the payout number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes an ART-related process shown in FIG. 73 (S26). This ART-related processing includes management of the number of games related to the ART gaming state, processing for setting a flag referred to in each ART gaming state, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a game end lock process shown in FIG. 75 (S27). In the game end lock process, the lock is executed based on various flags referred to in each ART gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 generates winning operation command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated winning operation command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S28). . The winning operation command data represents, for example, the type of display combination, a flag related to locking, etc., the number of medals paid out, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a bonus end check process shown in FIG. 76 (S29). By this bonus end check process, a process for ending the MB operation when the MB end condition is satisfied is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 77 (S30). By this bonus operation check process, a process of operating the MB based on the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed. After executing the process of step S30, the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S11.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the power-on process executed in step S10 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S40). In this determination process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or not by error detection using the checksum value.

  For example, the main CPU 31 stores the set value of the pachislot machine 1 and the checksum value calculated from the set value when the power is turned off in the main RAM 33 as backup data, and the determination process when the power is turned on (S40). , The set value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 33 are read out.

  Then, the main CPU 31 compares the checksum value calculated from the read setting value and the checksum value that has been backed up, and determines that the backup is normal if the comparison results match. .

  When determining that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the backed up setting values and the like (S41). As a result, when the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set.

  After executing the process of step S41 or when it is determined in step S40 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 has the setting change switch provided in the cabinet 60 of the pachislot machine 1 turned on. Whether or not (S42). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 31 executes initialization processing at the time of setting change (S43).

  In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 33 are cleared and the setting value is cleared.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the release mode stored in the main RAM 33 to mode 9, and clears the number of released games stored in the main RAM 33 to 0 (S44). Next, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated initialization command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S45). . The initialization command data represents, for example, whether or not a set value has been changed, a set value, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a setting value change process (S46). In this setting value changing process, the setting value is selected from 1 to 6 according to the operation result of the reset switch, and the setting value selected when the start lever 6 operated subsequently is operated. Is finalized.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the on state (S47), and repeatedly executes the process of step S47 until a determination result that is not in the on state is obtained.

  Here, when the determination result that the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained (NO), it means that the setting value changing process has been completed, and thus the main CPU 31 extracts the random number value 3. , Referring to the mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43), based on the current release mode, the set value, the lottery trigger, and the random number value 3, the transfer destination release mode, that is, the transfer destination mode. Is determined (S48).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the release game number lottery table (see FIGS. 44 to 49), and determines the number of release games based on the release mode, the set value, and the random value 3 (S49). Here, if the main CPU 31 determines the number of released games represented by a range such as “0 to 31” as the number of released games, the main CPU 31 randomly determines the number of released games from this range. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated initialization command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S50). The power-on process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in step S42 that the setting change switch is not on (NO), it determines whether the backup is normal (S51). If it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 executes power-on error processing (S52).

  In power-on error processing, the main CPU 31 displays an error display or the like indicating that the backup is not normal. Note that the main CPU 31 does not cancel the error state depending on the operation of the stop release switch or the reset switch in the state where the backup is not normal (backup error), and a new setting change has been made. Only when the error state is cleared.

  If it is determined in step S51 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 returns the state of the pachislot machine 1 to the state before the power is turned off based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 33. (S53), the power-on process is terminated.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S60). When a replay role is won in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game. That is, in the determination process in step S60, it may be determined whether or not a replay combination has been won in the previous unit game.

  In step S60, when determining that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 31 executes an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in a communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S62). . Here, the medal insertion command data represents, for example, the presence / absence of medal insertion, the value of the inserted number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the like.

  If the main CPU 31 determines in step S60 that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), it accepts medals (S63). For example, the main CPU 31 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to form a path so that medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 pass through the selector.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S60 that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the medal acceptance process is prohibited since the medal acceptance is prohibited from the previous unit game. Does not execute.

  After the process of step S62 or S63 is executed, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (S64). In the present embodiment, three are set when the main gaming state is a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, and two are set when the MB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not acceptance of medals is permitted (S65). If it is determined that the acceptance of medals is permitted (YES), the main CPU 31 executes a medal insertion check process for checking the number of inserted medals (S66). In this medal insertion check process, the value of the insertion number counter is updated according to the number of checked medals.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S67). .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medals can be inserted or credited (S68). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines that the number of inserted games is 3 in the game state other than the MB game state, 2 in the MB game state, and the credit is 50, or On condition that the automatic insertion process of step S61 has been executed, it is determined that a medal cannot be inserted or credited when the condition is satisfied, and a medal can be inserted or credited when the condition is not satisfied. to decide.

  If it is determined in step S68 that a medal cannot be inserted or credited (NO), the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (S69). For example, the main CPU 31 forms a path through which the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 is discharged from the medal payout opening 15 without driving the selector solenoid.

  When it is determined in step S65 that acceptance of medals is not permitted (NO), in step S68, when it is determined that medals can be inserted or credited (YES), or after the processing of step S69 is executed. The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game (S70).

  That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the unit game according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not three medals have been inserted when the main control gaming state is a gaming state other than the MB gaming state, and two medals have been inserted in the MB gaming state. It is determined whether or not.

  Here, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not the number that can start the game (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S65. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S71).

  If it is determined that the start switch 6S is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S65. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 6S is on (YES), the main CPU 31 prohibits the reception of medals (S72) and ends the medal reception / start check process.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process executed in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S80). This determination process is executed based on whether or not bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area corresponding to the MB gaming state is “1” with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32).

  That is, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is “1”, it is determined that the main game state is the MB game state, and when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is “0”. It is determined that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state.

  Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 executes a process during MB operation (S81). In the MB operating process, bits corresponding to all small combinations in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 26), that is, all bits in the internal winning combination storing areas 4 to 11 and 0 to 0 in the internal winning combination storing area 12 are stored. All 4 bits are updated to “1”. When the process during MB operation is executed, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

  On the other hand, when determining in step S80 that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the main gaming state (S82).

  In the present embodiment, when the main gaming state is the general gaming state, the main CPU 31 sets the general gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 16), and when the main gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. Sets the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 17).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the random value 1 stored in the random value storage area (S83). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in step S82, and the lottery value associated with each winning number (1 to 36 in the present embodiment) of the corresponding setting value. Are obtained one by one, and the lottery value is subtracted from the random value 1 (S84). That is, the main CPU 31 verifies the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result obtained in step S84 is smaller than 0 (S85). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is not smaller than 0 (NO), that is, when it is determined that so-called borrowing is not performed, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value 1 and the winning number (S86). ).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers in the internal lottery table being used have been checked (S87). If it is determined that all winning numbers have not been checked (NO) Then, the process of step S84 is executed.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that all winning numbers have been checked (YES), it sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (S88). In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state are set so that the subtraction result does not necessarily become 0 or more when the main CPU 31 finishes checking all the winning numbers. Therefore, step S88 is not executed.

  In step S85, if the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (YES), that is, if it is determined that so-called borrowing has been performed, the winning number is referenced with reference to the set internal lottery table. The value of the data pointer for the small part / replay and the value of the data pointer for the bonus are obtained from (S89).

  After executing the processing of step S88 or S89, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 18) and determines the internal winning combination based on the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Obtain (S90).

  In the process of step S90, the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination / replay is referred to, and 12 bytes indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the data pointer for small combination / replay acquired in the process of step S88 or S89. Data values are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S90 in the internal winning combination storing area (see FIG. 26) (S91). In the process of step S91, a 12-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S90 is stored in the internal winning combination storing area (storage areas 1 to 3).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 31) is 0 (S92). In the present embodiment, in this determination process, it is determined whether “MB” is not carried over.

  In step S92, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (YES), it refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 19), and determines the value of the bonus data pointer. An internal winning combination is acquired based on (S93).

  In the process of step S93, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and a 12-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S88 or S89 is determined. The

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S93 in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 31) (S94). In the process of step S94, when “MB” is acquired as the internal winning combination in step S93, bit 0 corresponding to “MB” of the carryover storage area is set to “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 31) is 0 (S95). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not bit 0 corresponding to “MB” in the carryover storage area is set to “1” in step S94.

  If it is determined in step S95 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 sets the bit 2 corresponding to “RT1 gaming state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) to “ 1 ”(S96). By the process of step S96, the main gaming state becomes the RT1 gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S92 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not 0 (NO), if it is determined in step S95 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is 0 (YES), or after executing the process of step S96 The main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S97).

  In the process of step S97, the 12-byte data value in the internal symbol combination storage area (see FIG. 26) is updated based on the type of internal symbol combination stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 31). . After executing the process of step S97, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

<ART gaming state lottery processing>
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the ART gaming state lottery processing executed in step S15 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S100). In this determination process, when bit 0 corresponding to “MB gaming state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is “1”, it is determined that the main gaming state is the MB gaming state, and “ When it is “0”, it is determined that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state.

  Here, if it is determined that the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the ART gaming state lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is the ART state (S101).

  In this determination process, when the bit 6 corresponding to the “ART state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is “1”, it is determined that the ART gaming state is the ART state, and “0”. If it is, it is determined that the ART gaming state is not the ART state.

  Here, if the main CPU 31 determines that the ART gaming state is the ART state (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the ART state processing shown in FIG. 63 (S102). On the other hand, when determining that the ART gaming state is not the ART state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is the ART winning state (S103).

  In this determination processing, when the bit 4 corresponding to the “ART winning state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is “1”, it is determined that the ART gaming state is the ART winning state. When it is “0”, it is determined that the ART gaming state is not the ART winning state.

  Here, if the main CPU 31 determines that the ART gaming state is the ART winning state (YES), it executes the ART winning state processing shown in FIG. 64 (S104). On the other hand, when determining that the ART gaming state is not the ART winning state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is an ART start waiting state (S105).

  In this determination process, when the bit 5 corresponding to the “ART start waiting state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is “1”, it is determined that the ART gaming state is the ART start waiting state. , “0”, it is determined that the ART gaming state is not an ART start waiting state.

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the ART gaming state is an ART start waiting state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the ART gaming state lottery process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the ART gaming state is not an ART start waiting state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the penalty flag stored in the main RAM 33 is on (S106).

  If it is determined that the penalty flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of penalty games stored in the main RAM 33 (S107). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the penalty game number is 0 (S108).

  If it is determined that the penalty game number is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART gaming state lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of penalty games is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 turns off the penalty flag (S109) and ends the ART gaming state lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S106 that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 refers to the release lottery table (see FIG. 50), determines the current release mode, the set value, the internal winning combination, Based on the random number 2, it is determined whether or not the start lock release lottery has been won (S110), and based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the start lock release lottery has been won ( S111).

  Here, if the main CPU 31 determines that it has not won the unlocking lottery at the start (NO), it subtracts 1 from the number of released games (S112). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of released games is 0 (S113). If the main CPU 31 determines that the number of released games is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 performs an ART gaming state lottery process. finish.

  If it is determined in step S111 that the start lock release lottery has been won (YES), or if it is determined in step S113 that the number of released games is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines that the ART gaming state Then, the ART winning state is set (S114).

  The process of step S114 is a process of setting bit 4 corresponding to the “ART winning state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) to “1”. The main CPU 31 that executes such processing constitutes a game state transition means.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes the ART winning state transition process shown in FIG. 65 (S115). This ART winning state transition processing includes processing for determining the transition destination mode, the number of games to be released next time, whether or not to perform a short freeze, the notification mode, and the like. When the ART winning state transition process is executed, the main CPU 31 ends the ART gaming state lottery process.

<Processing during ART state>
FIG. 63 is a flow chart showing the ART state processing executed in step S102 of the ART gaming state lottery processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the long freeze reservation lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 54 and determines whether or not a long freeze reservation has been won based on the internal winning combination and the random number value 2 (S120). Based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not a long freeze reservation has been won (S121).

  If it is determined that the long freeze reservation has not been won (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART state process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the long freeze reservation is won (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the long freeze reservation flag stored in the main RAM 33 to ON (S122).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43), and determines the transition destination mode based on the current release mode, the lottery trigger, and the random value 3 (S123). Then, the processing in the ART state is terminated.

<Process during ART winning state>
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the ART winning state processing executed in step S104 of the ART gaming state lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the penalty flag is on (S125). If it is determined that the penalty flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of penalty games stored in the main RAM 33 (S126).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the penalty game number is 0 (S127). If it is determined that the penalty game number is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART winning state process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of penalty games is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 turns off the penalty flag (S128) and ends the ART winning state processing.

  If it is determined in step S125 that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus lip 1 or 2 is internally won (S129).

  If it is determined that the bonus lip 1 or 2 has not been won internally (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART winning state process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus lip 1 or 2 is internally won (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the announcement is won based on the notification mode stored in the main RAM 33. (S130) Based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the announcement is won (S131).

  That is, the main CPU 31 executes ART winning notification based on the notification probability in the determined notification mode lottery table (see FIG. 65) every time it internally wins the bonus lip 1 or 2 in the game in the ART winning state. Decide whether or not.

  The main CPU 31 that executes such processing constitutes a winning notification determining means. If it is decided to execute the ART winning announcement, the ART winning announcement is actually executed on the sub CPU 81 side.

  If it is determined that the notification has not been won (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART winning state process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the notification is won (YES), the ART start waiting state is set as the ART gaming state (S132).

  In the process of step S132, bit 4 corresponding to the “ART winning state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is reset to “0”, and bit 5 corresponding to the “ART start waiting state” is set to “1”. Is set.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 turns on the notification flag stored in the main RAM 33 (S133), refers to a lock continuation probability lottery table (not shown), present mode (notification mode), set value, lottery trigger, Based on the random value 3, the lock continuation probability is determined as a predetermined continuation probability when the game is executed in the ART start waiting state (S134).

  In the process of step S134, the probability of continuing the ART start waiting state when a game is executed in the ART start waiting state is determined by lottery with reference to the lock continuation probability lottery table.

  Here, the lock continuation probability stored in the lock continuation probability lottery table is generally called “continuation rate” or “loop rate”. As for the lock continuation probability, for example, a plurality of lock continuation probabilities of 1%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 90% are stored in the lock continuation probability lottery table.

  It should be noted that each of the plurality of lock continuation probabilities may have different distribution probabilities depending on the set value, and in particular, it is desirable that the higher the set value, the higher the advantageous lock continuation probability distribution probability.

  By determining the lock continuation probability, when the main CPU 31 wins the lock continuation lottery after executing the game in the ART start waiting state, the main CPU 31 continues the ART start waiting state without shifting the gaming state to the ART state. .

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 turns on the initial hit flag stored in the main RAM 33 (S135), and ends the ART winning state processing. In the process of step S135, in the ART start waiting state, the external signal 1 or the external signal 2 is transmitted to the outside of the gaming machine every time the BB lip 1, BB lip 2, or RB lip is won for the second time or later. In order to prevent and send the external signal 1 or the external signal 2 to the outside of the gaming machine only at the first hit, the first hit flag is set.

  In this way, the main CPU 31 that executes the process of shifting the gaming state to the ART start waiting state and the process of determining the lock continuation probability during the ART winning state shown in FIG. 64 includes the game state transition means and the lock continuation probability determination means. Configure.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines the lock continuation probability of the ART start waiting state in step S134 of the ART winning state processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the release condition is set in the normal gaming state. When the game state is established and the gaming state shifts to the ART winning state, the lock continuation probability in the ART start waiting state may be determined.

<Process during ART winning state transition>
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing an ART winning state transition process executed in step S115 of the ART gaming state lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43) and determines the transition destination mode based on the current release mode, the set value, the lottery trigger, and the random number value 3 ( S140).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the release game number lottery table (see FIGS. 44 to 49), and determines the next release game number based on the current release mode, the set value, and the random number value 3. (S141).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the short freeze lottery table (see FIG. 51) upon transition to the ART winning state, and determines whether or not the short freeze has been won based on the release opportunity and the random number value 3 (S142). Based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the short freeze has been won (S143).

  If it is determined that the short freeze has been won (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the short freeze flag stored in the main RAM 33 to on (S144).

  When it is determined in step S143 that the short freeze has not been won (NO), or after the short freeze flag is turned on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the long freeze reservation flag is on (S145). .

  Here, if it is determined that the long freeze reservation flag is not ON (NO), the main CPU 31 refers to the long freeze reservation lottery table (see FIG. 52) upon shifting to the ART winning state, the release opportunity, and the random value 2 Based on the above, it is determined whether or not a long freeze reservation has been won (S146), and based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not a long freeze reservation has been won (S147).

  If it is determined that the long freeze reservation has been won (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the long freeze reservation flag to ON (S148). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43) and determines the transition destination mode based on the current release mode, the set value, the lottery trigger, and the random value 3. (S149).

  If it is determined in step S145 that the long freeze reservation flag is ON (YES), if it is determined in step S147 that the long freeze reservation has not been won (NO), or the long freeze reservation flag is set ON. After that, the main CPU 31 refers to the ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table, determines the notification mode based on the lottery trigger and the random number value 2 (S150), and ends the ART winning state transition processing.

  That is, the main CPU 31 determines any one of the notification modes 1 to 3 having different notification probabilities in which it is determined to execute the ART winning notification. At this time, the main CPU 31 determines the notification mode with the notification mode distribution probability associated with each release condition in the ART win state transition notification mode lottery table shown in FIG.

  For example, when the number of games is canceled, it is distributed to the notification mode 1 with a probability of 100%, and when it is canceled the watermelon, it is distributed to either the notification mode 1 or the notification mode 2. The main CPU 31 that executes such processing constitutes notification mode determination means.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the reel stop initial setting process executed in step S16 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (S160). Here, when it is determined that the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 36 as a rotation stop number (S161).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 is the same as the small role / replay data pointer acquired in the process of step S89 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. The value is set as a rotating cylinder stop number (S162).

  When the turning stop number is set in this way, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 20) and acquires each piece of information based on the turning stop number (S163).

  In the process of step S163, for example, the main CPU 31 specifies the numbers of stop tables used at the time of the first to third stops and information necessary for performing control change in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are specified). When the information is stopped in this order, information used for reselecting the stop table when it is stopped (or pressed) at a specific position is acquired.

  The stop table stores information on the number of sliding pieces for the pressed position, either directly or indirectly. Using this information, there is a limit that does not cause a disadvantage to the player and does not cause an erroneous winning prize. Are configured to stop at a stop position intended by the developer.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in each storage area of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 28) (S164), stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S165), and sets the reel stop initial setting. The process ends.

<Freeze process at game start>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the game start freeze process executed in step S18 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the short freeze flag is on (S170). If it is determined that the short freeze flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 269 (about 0.3 seconds) in the effect freeze timer (S171).

  On the other hand, when determining that the short freeze flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the notification flag is on (S172). Here, if it is determined that the notification flag is not ON (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the freezing process at the start of the game. On the other hand, if it is determined that the notification flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 turns off the notification flag (S173).

  In the process of step S173, the notification flag is turned off in order to prevent the freeze from being executed each time the BB Lip 1, BB Lip 2, or RB Lip is won for the second and subsequent times. When the notification flag is turned off, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the long freeze reservation flag is on (S174).

  If it is determined that the long freeze reservation flag is ON (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 10742 (about 12 seconds) in the effect freeze timer (S175). On the other hand, when determining that the long freeze reservation flag is not ON (NO), the main CPU 31 sets 1791 (about 2 seconds) in the effect freeze timer (S176).

  As described above, when a value is set in the effect freeze timer in steps S171, S174, and S175, the main CPU 31 waits for the value of the effect freeze timer to become 0 (S177).

  That is, when determining that the value of the effect freeze timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S177. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the effect freeze timer has become 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 clears each used flag to off (S178) and ends the game start freeze process.

<Retrieve priority storage process>
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority storage process executed in step S22 of the main control process shown in FIG. 58 and step S234 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter in the main RAM 33 as the number of searches (S180). Next, the main CPU 31 executes a search target reel determination process for determining a search target reel (S181). In this process, among the rotating reels, for example, one reel on the left side is determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 70 (S182). In this pull-in priority table selection process, one pull-in priority table number is selected from the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 22).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets 21 (the number of symbols on each reel) to the number of symbol checks stored in the main RAM 33, and sets 0 to the search symbol position (S183).

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a symbol code storing process shown in FIG. 69 (S184). In the symbol code storage process, a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking for checking the symbol position of the rotating reel is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 27) based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 28) (S185). Next, the main CPU 31 executes a pull-in priority data acquisition process (S186).

  This pull-in priority data acquisition process is performed in step S182 for a combination in which the corresponding bit is 1 in the display combination storing area and the corresponding bit is 1 in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 26). With reference to the selected pull-in priority table, pull-in priority data is acquired.

  In the drawing priority order data acquisition process, “stop prohibition” (000H) is set for the symbol positions that are erroneously won when stopped, and no internal winnings are made. For the symbol position, “stoppable” (001H) is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (S187). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks, and adds 1 to the retrieved symbol position (S188).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S189). Here, when it is determined that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S184.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of symbol checks is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a search for the number of searches has been executed (S190). If it is determined that the search for the number of times of search has been executed (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority storage process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the search for the number of times of search is not executed (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S181.

<Design code storage processing>
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the symbol code storing process executed in step S184 of the drawing priority order storing process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (S200). In the present embodiment, one effective line (medium-medium-medium) is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets check symbol position data for the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S201). In the present embodiment, for example, the middle symbol position is set as check symbol position data for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (S202), and ends the symbol code storage process.

<Pull-in priority table selection processing>
FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority table selection process executed in step S182 of the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not pull-in priority table selection data is set (S210). If it is determined that the pull-in priority table selection data is set (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 30) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 29). Then, the drawing priority table number corresponding to the drawing priority table selection data is set from the drawing priority table selection table (see FIG. 22) (S211), and the drawing priority table selection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the pull-in priority table selection data is not set (NO), the main CPU 31 sets a pull-in priority table corresponding to the pull-in priority table number (S212), and the pull-in priority table The selection process ends.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process executed in step S23 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S220). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch 7S. If the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed (NO), it repeatedly executes the process of step S220.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the main CPU 31 selects a pressing order storage area (see FIG. 30) and an operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 30) according to the pressed stop button. 29) is updated (S221).

  Here, the main CPU 31 stores the types of operation stop buttons corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation in the press order storage area (see FIG. 30), and the press order storage area. , It is possible to determine the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S222), determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S223), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 33 based on the symbol counter (S223). S224). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a sliding piece number determination process (S225). In this sliding piece number determination process, the number of sliding pieces defined at the stop start position is determined based on the stop table selection data group selected based on the internal winning combination from the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 20). It is processing.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a priority pull-in control process shown in FIG. 72 (S226). The priority pull-in control process is performed so that the drawing priority data of the number of sliding symbols acquired in step S225 stops at the symbol position corresponding to the higher drawing priority data within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. This is a process of correcting the number.

  Next, the main CPU 31 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S227). . This reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, stop start position, number of sliding pieces determination data (or planned stop position), and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines the scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data, and stores it in the main RAM 33 (S228). The scheduled stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the reel rotation stops. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (S229). Next, the main CPU 31 executes a symbol code storage process (see FIG. 69) (S230).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S231). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process (S232). In this control change process, the reel stop information group is updated when a specific stop position is reached.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S233). Here, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the pull-in priority storage process (see FIG. 68) (S234), and executes the process of step S220. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process.

<Priority pull-in control processing>
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the priority pull-in control process executed in step S226 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (S240). Next, the main CPU 31 obtains the stop start position stored in the main RAM 33 (S241).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (S242). In this determination process, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is “1”, it is determined that the MB is operating, and when it is “0”, the MB is operating. Judge that it is not inside.

  If it is determined that the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel determined in step S223 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71 is the left reel 3L. Is determined (S243).

  If it is determined in step S242 that the MB is not operating (NO), or if it is determined in step S243 that the search target reel is not the left reel 3L (NO), the main CPU 31 performs a step of reel stop control processing. A priority order table (see FIG. 23) corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data determined in S225 is set (S244).

  For example, if the number of sliding symbols determined by the stop table (stop data table) is 4, the number of sliding symbols determination data in the priority order table is set in the 4th row (address). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (S245). That is, it is determined to search five times from 0 to 4 frames.

  If it is determined in step S243 that the search target reel is the left reel 3L (YES), the main CPU 31 sets an MB gaming state priority order table (see FIG. 24) according to the number of sliding pieces determination data. (S246). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the initial value of the priority order and sets 2 as the number of checks (S247).

  After executing the processing of step S245 or step S247, the main CPU 31 sets the sliding piece number determination data as the number of sliding pieces (S248). Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (S249).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority order data of the stop search position (S250). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pull-in priority data acquired in the process of step S250 is greater than or equal to the pull-in priority data acquired previously (S251).

  If it is determined that the pull-in priority data acquired in the process of step S250 is greater than or equal to the pull-in priority data acquired previously (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (S252). .

  In step S251, when it is determined that the pulling priority data acquired in the process of step S250 is not higher than the pulling priority data acquired previously (NO), or after executing the process of step S252, the main CPU 31 1 is subtracted from each of the order and the number of checks (S253).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is 0 (S254). Here, if it is determined that the number of checks is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding frames (S255) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of checks is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S249.

<ART-related processing>
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing ART-related processing executed in step S26 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (S260). In this determination process, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is “1”, it is determined that the main game state is the MB game state, and when bit 0 is “0”, It is determined that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined that the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the ART-related processing. On the other hand, when determining that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is the ART state (S261).

  In this determination process, if bit 6 of the gaming state flag storage area is “1”, it is determined that the ART gaming state is the ART state, and if it is “0”, the ART gaming state is the ART state. It is judged that it is not.

  If it is determined that the ART gaming state is the ART state (YES), the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of ART games stored in the main RAM 33 (S262).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of ART games is 0 (S263). If it is determined that the number of ART games is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART-related processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of ART games is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines that the ART state has shifted to the end of the BB Lip 1 or BB Lip 2 winning (hereinafter simply referred to as “BB End”). (S264).

  If it is determined that it is time to end the BB (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the BB end flag stored in the main RAM 33 to “1” (S265), and ends the ART-related processing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART state shifted by winning the BB Lip 1 or BB Lip 2, that is, the ART state shifted by winning the RB Lip is not finished (NO), the main CPU 31 stores it in the main RAM 33. The RB end flag thus set is set to “1” (S266), and the ART related processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S261 that the ART gaming state is not the ART state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is an ART start waiting state (S267).

  In this determination process, when bit 5 of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is “1”, it is determined that the ART gaming state is an ART start waiting state, and when it is “0”. , It is determined that the ART gaming state is not an ART start waiting state.

  If it is determined that the ART gaming state is the ART start waiting state (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the ART start waiting state process shown in FIG. 74 (S268). The ART start waiting state process includes a process of adding the number of ART games according to the number of times the BB Lip 1, BB Lip 2, and RB Lip are won in the ART start waiting state.

  If it is determined in step S267 that the ART gaming state is not an ART start waiting state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the middle or lower bell has won (S269).

  Here, when the middle or lower bell wins, it can be seen that the first stop operation is not the left button 7L. If the first stop operation is not the left button 7L when the ART gaming state is a normal game or an ART winning state, the pachislot machine 1 is to impose a penalty in each ART gaming state.

  Therefore, if it is determined in step S269 that the middle or lower bell has won (YES), the main CPU 31 turns on the penalty flag (S270), sets 6 as the number of penalty games (S271), and ART. The related process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the middle or lower bell has not won (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART-related processing.

  In this way, the main CPU 31 that executes the ART-related processing shown in FIG. 73 constitutes a lock determination unit.

<Processing waiting for ART start>
FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing ART start waiting state processing executed in step S268 of the ART-related processing shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the ART start wait state continuation flag stored in the main RAM to “1” (S272). In the process of step S272, the ART start waiting state is continued until the number of winnings of the BB lip 1, BB lip 2 and RB lip reaches the number of locks determined in step S134 of the ART winning state process. Set the start wait state continuation flag.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB Lip 1 or BB Lip 2 is won (hereinafter simply referred to as “BB Lip Win”) (S273). Here, if it is determined that it is a BB lip winning (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the BB start flag stored in the main RAM 33 to “1” (S274), and the number of ART games is, for example, 70 games. Are added (S275), and the process proceeds to step S280.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not BB lip winning (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is RB lip winning (hereinafter simply referred to as “RB lip winning”) (S276). . Here, if it is determined that it is at the time of RB lip winning (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the RB start flag stored in the main RAM 33 to “1” (S277), and the number of ART games is, for example, 20 games Are added (S278), and the process proceeds to step S280.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not at the time of RB lip winning (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the initial hit flag is on (S279). Here, if it is determined that the initial hit flag is on (YES), no BB Lip or RB Lip winning has occurred since the gaming state has shifted from the ART winning state to the ART start waiting state. Therefore, the main CPU 31 ends the ART start waiting state process without executing the continuous lottery based on the lock continuation probability of the ART start waiting state.

  As a result, the main CPU 31 does not end the ART start waiting state without winning the BB Lip or RB Lip once after the gaming state shifts to the ART start waiting state. While being surely enjoyed, it is possible to enhance the interest in the variation of the number of games in the ART state.

  After executing the processing of step S275 and step S278 or when it is determined that the initial hit flag is not ON in the processing of step S279 (NO), the main CPU 31 sets the lock continuation probability determined in step S134 in the ART winning state. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to continue the ART start waiting state (S280).

  That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to continue the ART start waiting state based on the lock continuation probability in the determined lock continuation probability lottery table (not shown) every time a game is executed in the game waiting for the ART start. To decide. The main CPU 31 that executes such processing constitutes a lock continuation determining unit.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock continuation lottery has been won internally (S281). If it is determined that the lock continuation lottery has not been won internally (NO), the main CPU 31 stores the game state in the ART state so that the gaming state shifts to the ART state after completing the ART start waiting state process. The ART start wait state continuation flag is set to “0” (S282), and the ART start wait state processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the lock continuation lottery has been won internally (YES), the main CPU 31 waits for the start of ART to prevent the gaming state from shifting to the ART state after the end of the ART start wait state process. The processing in the ART start waiting state is terminated while the state continuation flag is on.

  In this way, the main CPU 31 that sets a predetermined number of games as the number of ART games at the time of BB lip winning or RB lip winning shown in FIG. 74 constitutes the winning number storage means.

<Lock process at the end of the game>
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the game end lock process executed in step S27 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB start flag is on (S283). If it is determined that the BB start flag is ON (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 4476 (about 5 seconds) in the effect lock timer (S284).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the initial hit flag is on (S285). If it is determined that the initial hit flag is on (YES), the external signal 1 is turned on (S286). That is, the main CPU 31 performs the pachislot machine 1 on the condition that the lock at the start corresponding to the BB lip which is a bonus lip that has been won first after the game state shifts from the ART winning state to the ART start waiting state. The external signal 1 transmitted toward the outside is turned on (first state).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 turns off the initial hit flag (S287). In this process, the main CPU 31 turns off the first hit flag stored in the main RAM 33, so that when the second or subsequent BB lip or RB lip winning occurs during the ART start waiting state, the pachislot machine 1 The external signals 1 and 2 should not be transmitted to the outside.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BB start flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB start flag is on (S288). If it is determined that the RB start flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 1 in the effect lock timer (S289).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the initial hit flag is on (S290). If it is determined that the initial hit flag is on (YES), the external signal 2 is turned on (S291). That is, the main CPU 31 performs the pachislot machine 1 on the condition that the start lock corresponding to the RB lip which is the first bonus lip after the game state has shifted from the ART winning state to the ART start waiting state has been performed. The external signal 2 transmitted toward the outside is turned on (first state).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 turns off the initial hit flag (S291). In this process, the main CPU 31 turns off the first hit flag stored in the main RAM 33, so that when the second or subsequent BB lip or RB lip winning occurs during the ART start waiting state, the pachislot machine 1 The external signals 1 and 2 should not be transmitted to the outside.

  If it is determined in step S285 and step S290 that the initial hit flag is not on (NO), after executing step S287 or step S292, the main CPU 31 determines whether the ART start wait state continuation flag is on. It is determined whether or not (S293).

  If it is determined that the ART start wait state continuation flag is ON (YES), the lock continuation lottery in the lock continuation probability lottery table determined in step S134 of the ART winning process is determined in the ART start wait state. Since the internal winning is made, the process proceeds to step S302 without shifting the gaming state to the ART state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART start wait state continuation flag is not ON (NO), in the ART start wait state, internal winning is performed for the lock continuation lottery in the lock continuation probability lottery table determined in step S134 of the ART winning process. Since it is not, the ART state is set as the gaming state (S294). In the process of step S294, bit 5 corresponding to “ART start waiting state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is reset to “0”, and bit 6 corresponding to “ART state” is set to “1”. Set to

  If it is determined in step S284 that the RB start flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB end flag is on (S295). If it is determined that the BB end flag is on, the main CPU 31 sets 3581 (about 4 seconds) in the effect lock timer (S296), and turns off the external signal 1 (S297). That is, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signal 1 turned on in step S286 (second state) on the condition that the lock at the end is performed.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BB end flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB end flag is on (S298). If it is determined that the RB end flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 1 in the effect lock timer (S299) and turns off the external signal 2 (S300). That is, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signal 2 that was turned on in step S291 (second state) on the condition that the lock at the end has been performed.

  After executing the processing of step S297 or S300, the main CPU 31 sets the normal gaming state as the ART gaming state (S301). In the process of step S301, bit 6 corresponding to “ART state” in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is reset to “0”, and “RT1 gaming state in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 32)”. "2" corresponding to "" is set to "1".

  If it is determined in the process of step S293 that the ART start wait state continuation flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the value of the effect lock timer to 0 after executing the process of step S294 or S301. (S302). That is, when it is determined that the value of the effect lock timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S302.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the effect lock timer has become 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 clears each used flag to off (S303) and ends the lock process at the end of the game. If it is determined in step S298 that the RB end flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the game end lock process.

  As described above, the main CPU 31 that executes the ART-related processing shown in FIG. 73 and the game end lock processing shown in FIG. 75 constitutes external signal control means, start lock execution means, and end lock execution means.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 turns on the external signals 1 and 2 when the BB start flag or RB start flag is on, and the external signal when the BB end flag or RB end flag is on. It demonstrated that 1 and 2 were each turned off.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signals 1 and 2 when the BB start flag or the RB start flag is on, and outputs the external signals 1 and 2 when the BB end flag or the RB end flag is on. Each may be turned on. In this case, the state in which the external signals 1 and 2 are on corresponds to the first state, and the state in which the external signals 1 and 2 are off corresponds to the second state.

<Bonus end check process>
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing the bonus end check process executed in step S29 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (S304). In this process, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is “1”, it is determined that the MB is operating. When bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is “0”, the MB operation is performed. Judged not to be inside.

  If it is determined that the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 executes CB termination processing (S305). In this CB end processing, bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is reset to “0”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter indicating the remaining payout number (S306), and determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0 (S307).

  If it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than 0, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing (S308). In the MB end process, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is reset to “0”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated bonus end command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S309). The bonus end check process is terminated. Here, the bonus end command data represents, for example, that the bonus has ended.

<Bonus activation check process>
FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process executed in step S30 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (S310). In this process, when bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area is “1”, it is determined that the MB is operating, and when bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area is “0”, MB is determined. Judged not working.

  If it is determined that the MB is in operation (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the CB operation process (S311) and ends the bonus operation check process. In the CB operation process, bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is set to “1”.

  On the other hand, when determining that the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB has won (S312). Here, when it is determined that the MB has won, the main CPU 31 executes MB operation processing (S313).

  In the MB operation process, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is set to “1”, for example, 30 is set to the bonus end number counter, and the bit of the game state flag storage area is set to “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S314), generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated bonus start command data in the main RAM 33. The stored data is stored in the assigned communication data storage area (S315), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S312 that the MB has not won, the main CPU 31 executes replay (“BB lip 1”, “BB lip 2”, “RB lip”, “normal lip”, and “special replay 1” to It is determined whether or not “special replay 11” is displayed (S316).

  If it is determined that no replay is displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the replay is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S317), and ends the bonus operation check process.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31. This process is executed every 1.1172 milliseconds.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 31 executes an input port check process shown in FIG. 79 (S321). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  For example, the main CPU 31 stores input state command data representing on-edge and off-edge information of various switches including the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S and stop switch 7S in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes timer update processing (S322). Next, the main CPU 31 executes communication data transmission processing shown in FIG. 80 (S323). In this process, the command data stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S324). More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, the main CPU 31 performs control so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops in response to the stop operation.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes a lamp / 7SEG drive process (S325). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S326), and terminates the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check processing>
FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing the input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31.

  First, the main CPU 31 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the previous interrupt, that is, the state of the input port before one interrupt in the main RAM 33 (S331), and stores the current input port state in the main RAM 33 (S332).

  As described above, the main CPU 31 can check the states of both input ports by comparing the state of the input port before one interrupt with the current state of the input port. Thus, it is checked whether the state of the input port has changed, for example, whether or not the bet button 11 has been pressed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 33 (S333). In the present embodiment, the on-edge refers to a state where the button is pressed, and the off-edge refers to a state where the button is released.

  Next, the main CPU 31 generates input state command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated input state command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 33 (S334). The input port check process is terminated.

<Communication data transmission processing>
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the communication data transmission process executed in step S323 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31.

  First, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the communication data transmission timer (S340). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (S341).

  If it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the communication data transmission process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (S342).

  If it is determined that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 31 generates no-operation command data indicating that there is no data to be transmitted, and the generated no-operation command data Is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S343).

  In step S342, when it is determined that there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area, or after executing the process of step S343, the main CPU 31 sets, for example, 14 as an initial value in the communication data transmission timer (S344).

  Next, the main CPU 31 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 72 (S345). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not transmission of communication data has been completed (S346).

  Here, when it is determined that the transmission of the communication data is not completed (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S345. On the other hand, if it is determined that the transmission of the communication data has been completed (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the communication data storage area to be cleared (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing power-on processing of the sub CPU 81 at power-on.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process (S350). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task shown in FIG. 84 that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 83 (S351). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 milliseconds to the sub CPU 81, and in response to receiving this timer interrupt event message, It is a process which performs the process which controls a lighting state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 82 (S352). In the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 controls the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task (S353) and aborts the power-on process. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the dot display 100 when one frame of video is displayed on the dot display 100. Is used.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the sound control task activated in step S352 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (S360). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S361).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes sound data analysis processing (S362), performs sound effect execution processing (S363), and executes processing in step S361.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the lamp control task activated in step S351 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes a timer interrupt initialization process (S370). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes lamp related data initialization processing (S371).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a timer interrupt (S372). In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds.

  As a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group for command reception interrupt synchronization can be cited. Moreover, a task group (not shown) for power supply interrupt synchronization, a task group (not shown) for door monitoring unit communication synchronization, and the like can be given.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 82 (S373). In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed.

  In this embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S373, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S373, among the sound control tasks shown in FIG. 82, the processes in steps S362 and S363 are executed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a lamp data analysis process (S374), executes a lamp effect execution process (S375), and executes the process of step S372.

<Mother task>
FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing the mother task activated in step S353 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  In the mother task, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (S380), activates the main board communication task (S381), and activates the animation task (S382).

<Main task>
FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing the main task activated in step S380 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  In the main task, the sub CPU 81 executes a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (S390) and waits for a VSYNC interrupt (S391). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a drawing process (S392), and executes the process of step S391.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task activated in step S381 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S400), and checks the received command (S401).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S402). If it is determined that a command different from the previous command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S401.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines that the received command is a regular command, creates game information from the received command, and creates it. The game information is stored in the sub RAM 83 (S403). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a command analysis process shown in FIG. 87 (S404), and executes the process of step S401.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in step S404 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 executes an effect content determination process shown in FIG. 88 (S410), executes a ramp data determination process (S411), executes a sound data determination process (S412), and registers each determined data. In step S413, the command analysis process is terminated.

<Anime task>
FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing the animation task activated in step S382 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks a change from the previous game information (S420). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 determines that the current game information updated by the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 78 is the game information registered in the sub RAM 83 in the previous interrupt process. Check if the game information is different.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes object control processing (S421). Specifically, when a check result indicating that the game information has changed is obtained in step S420, the sub CPU 81 controls the image according to the change in the game information.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 executes animation task management processing (S422). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 manages the order of images displayed in various effects. When executing the animation task management process, the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S420.

<Production content determination process>
FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing the effect content determination process executed in step S410 of the command analysis process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received (S430). If it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization command reception process (S431), and ends the effect content determination process. In the initialization command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as the initialization command is set.

  On the other hand, when determining that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received (S432). If it is determined that a medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a medal insertion command reception process (S433), and ends the effect content determination process. In the medal insertion command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a medal insertion command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a medal insertion command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether a start command has been received (S434). If it is determined that a start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a start command reception process shown in FIG. 90 (S435), and ends the effect content determination process. In the start command receiving process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a start command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether a reel rotation start command has been received (S436). If it is determined that a reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a reel rotation start command reception process (S437), and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel rotation start command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a reel rotation start command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (S438). If it is determined that a reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a reel stop command reception process (S439), and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel stop command reception process, for example, the type of the stop reel, the stop start position, the number of sliding frames, or the scheduled stop position is transmitted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a winning operation command has been received (S440). Here, if it is determined that a winning action command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a winning action command reception process shown in FIG. 90 (S441), and ends the effect content determination process. In the winning operation command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a winning operation command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (S442). If it is determined that a bonus start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes a bonus start command reception process (S443), and ends the effect content determination process. In the bonus start command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a bonus start command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a bonus start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether a bonus end command has been received (S444). If it is determined that a bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes bonus end command reception processing (S445), and ends the effect content determination processing. In the bonus end command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a bonus end command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a bonus end command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether an input state command has been received (S446). If it is determined that the input state command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the input state command reception process (S447), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the input state command reception process, for example, the main CPU 31 transmits, as an input state command, whether each operation unit is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S446 that the input state command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process executed in step S435 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts an effect random number value, and stores the extracted effect random number value in the effect random value storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S450). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is the ART state (S451).

  Here, if it is determined that the state is the ART state (YES), the sub CPU 81 refers to the normal navigation lottery table (see FIG. 56), and based on the winning combination and the random number for performance, the navigation data during ART. Is determined (S452), and the start command reception process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S451 that it is not in the ART state (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in an ART start waiting state (S453). If it is determined that the state is not in the ART start waiting state (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is in the ART start waiting state (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning combination is a bonus lip (S454). If it is determined that the winning combination is not a bonus lip (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination is a bonus lip (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification flag is on (S455). If it is determined that the notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data for notification (S456). With this process, for example, in step S375 of the lamp control task shown in FIG. 83, a notification effect based on the notification effect data is performed. The notification effect in the present embodiment is performed by the notification unit 111.

  Note that in step S363 of the sound control task shown in FIG. 82, a notification effect based on the notification effect data may be performed. Also, in both step S375 of the lamp control task shown in FIG. 83 and step S363 of the sound control task shown in FIG. 82, a notification effect based on the notification effect data may be performed.

  When it is determined in step S455 that the notification flag is not on (NO) or after the processing of step S456 is executed, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART type notification distribution lottery table (see FIG. 55) and determines the current release mode. Notification distribution is determined on the basis of the production random number (S457). Thus, the sub CPU 81 constitutes a winning mode distribution unit.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the navigation data at the start of ART based on the determined notification distribution and the type of bonus lip (S458), and ends the start command reception process.

  As described above, when the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins the BB Lip or the RB Lip, and enters the ART state when the start-time lock is executed, the gaming state is an ART start waiting state. In addition, the number of games in the ART state is changed according to the number of times the BB Lip or RB Lip is won and the start time lock is executed.

  Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an ART regardless of whether or not it is in a specific gaming state, as compared to a conventional gaming state that only shifts from a specific gaming state to an advantageous gaming state. The player can have a sense of expectation for the transition to the state, and the number of games in the ART state varies depending on the number of winnings of the BB lip or RB lip. it can.

  Also, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not to continue the ART start waiting state is determined at the time of game execution in the ART start waiting state, and if the ART start waiting state is continued, Since it is possible to win BB Lip and RB Lip, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game in the ART start waiting state.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment increases the number of games in the ART state as the number of wins in the BB Lip or RB Lip increases. Can be increased.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs the main control that substantially locks each of the start time and the end time by setting the ART state until the end time lock is executed after the start time lock is executed. The circuit 71 can manage the ART state.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can accurately manage the ART state with the minimum necessary configuration without imposing an excessive burden on the main control circuit 71 side that performs control related to the progress of the game. it can.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment prevents the occurrence of an unauthorized ART state even when an unauthorized act is performed on the sub-control circuit 72 that performs control related to game effects or the like. Can do.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment guarantees the ART state from the start time lock to the end time lock, so that the player can surely enjoy the benefits of the ART state.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can make a difference in the profit of the ART state given to the player depending on which of the BB Lip and the RB Lip is awarded. Thereby, the pachislot machine 1 which concerns on this Embodiment can bring about a change in game property, and can improve the interest of a player.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may receive “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 1” when “RB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 2” is awarded. An advantageous stop operation sequence related to medal grant is notified with a lower probability than when “BB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 2” is won in a state where “BB Lip 2” is notified.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is given to the player even when the player performs a stop operation in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by an erroneous operation or an action. Profit can be suppressed.

  Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can allow the player to enjoy the profit that should be originally obtained without causing a sense of incongruity, and can prevent the game store from suffering an unexpected disadvantage.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment receives a prize with “RB Lip” when “RB Lip 1” or “BB Lip 2” is won even though “RB Lip” is notified. In this case, the stop operation order is notified with a probability that a game medium equivalent to the number of medals to be given is given, so that the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by the player due to an erroneous operation or an action. The profit given to the player in the case of performing the game is substantially the same as the profit obtained by the “RB lip” that should have been won (for example, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out) Can do.

  The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment turns on the external signal 1 or the external signal 2 on the condition that the start-time lock is performed, and turns on on the condition that the end-time lock is performed. Since the external signal 1 or the external signal 2 is turned off, the start and end of the ART state with the start-time lock as the start and the end-time lock as the end can be appropriately transmitted to the outside. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the fact that the display on the external display installed outside the gaming machine does not match the actual behavior of the pachislot machine 1.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines one of the notification modes 1 to 3 in the game in the ART winning state when it is determined to lock at the start. Each time the bonus lip 1 or 2 is won internally, it is determined whether or not to execute the ART winning notification based on the notification probability in the determined notification mode.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment makes it difficult for the player to determine the transition to the ART gaming state when winning a special role that is a target to be expected of the ART gaming state. Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the notification mode with the notification mode distribution probability associated with each cancellation condition when it is determined to perform the start-time lock. The playability can be changed depending on whether or not it is decided to perform the start lock according to the conditions. Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can provide a wide range of game play.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window (design display means)
6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch (stop operation detection means)
8c winning line 11 bet button 11S bet switch 31 main CPU (internal winning combination determining means, winning determination means, lock determining means, start lock execution means, end lock execution means, lock execution means, game state control means, external signal Control means, game state transition means, notification mode determination means, winning notification determination means, lock continuation probability determination means, lock continuation determination means, winning number storage means, management means)
39 Motor drive circuit (design variation means, reel stop control means)
40 Hopper 42S Medal sensor 49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor (reel stop control means)
50 reel position detection circuit 71 main control circuit 72 sub control circuit 81 sub CPU (notification means, stop operation notifying means, winning mode distribution means)
100 dot display 101 reel upper display 105 reel lower display (stop operation notifying means)
105L, 105C, 105R Digital display section 110 Front panel 111 Notification section (notification means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine comprising a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display means for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels.
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability from a plurality of combinations including a specific internal winning combination based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Reel stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the design,
Based on the fact that the change of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means, a winning determination for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a combination of symbols stopped on an active line provided on the symbol display means. Means,
When a predetermined release condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted to the winning state, and when it is determined that the AT state is operable in the winning state, the gaming state is shifted to the lock waiting state. A gaming state control means for causing
Lock execution means for performing a lock for invalidating a game operation by a player for a predetermined period when winning the specific internal winning combination in the lock waiting state;
Management means for managing to be in the AT state for a predetermined period after the lock is executed;
A notification means for performing the notification based on the fact that it is determined that the AT state is operable;
And a stop operation notifying means for notifying information of an advantageous stop operation related to the provision of the game medium in the AT state.

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