JP6182193B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine called a pachislot machine that includes a plurality of reels, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor, and a reel control unit is known. The plurality of reels are configured by arranging a plurality of symbols on each surface. The start switch detects that a game medal, a coin or the like (hereinafter referred to as “medal or the like”) is inserted, and that the start lever is operated by the player, and requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels. The stop switch detects that a player has pressed a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and outputs a signal requesting the rotation of the corresponding reel to stop. The stepping motor is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and transmits each driving force to each reel. The reel control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on signals output from the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

  Among such gaming machines, a gaming state (RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of replay varies, a dedicated RT is started simultaneously with the start of an MB (middle bonus) game, and a predetermined winning during the MB game is established. A gaming machine that varies stop control based on replay is known (see, for example, cited document 1).

  In the above gaming machine, by performing a process of changing the stop control based on a predetermined replay won during the MB game, a role having a larger number of payouts is given priority than a winning combination when a predetermined replay is not won. Can be pulled in.

JP 2010-252916 A

  However, the above-described gaming machine has a problem in that the gameability during the MB game becomes poor because the probability that a predetermined replay is won during the MB game is constant. As a method for solving such a problem, it is conceivable to prepare a plurality of types of MB gaming states having different predetermined replay probabilities. However, when moving to the MB gaming state, the MB action pattern is displayed, so that the player knows which MB gaming state to shift to among the multiple types of MB games, so the interest is maintained. Can not provide the game.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to improve the gameability of MB games.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface, and a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surfaces of the plurality of reels. A symbol display means for displaying a part, and a symbol change means for changing the symbols displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the plurality of reels based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied ( For example, a plurality including at least a main control circuit 71), a general gaming state (for example, RT0), and a special gaming state (for example, an MB gaming state) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to the general gaming state. With reference to the internal lottery data provided corresponding to the game state and the internal lottery data corresponding to the current game state, internal winning combination determining means (for example, determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations) , main Control circuit 71), a plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation, and the stop operation by the player A stop control means for stopping the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the operation of the means, and the internal winning combination determination when the change of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means In accordance with a combination of winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 71) for determining whether or not the internal winning combination determined by the means has been won, and the symbol determined by the winning determining means that the internal winning combination has been won. In the case where there are a plurality of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination in the pull-in range in the plurality of gaming states in the profit granting means for granting profit (for example, the main control circuit 71) A drawing control means for drawing in a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination on the basis of the drawing-in order data for a symbol constituting the combination of symbols relating to the winning combination, and the special gaming state is re-activated when the special gaming state is activated. A game medium for taking over the game winning probability and performing lottery of a re-playing role (for example, a replaying role) based on the succeeded re-playing winning rate, and as an internal winning role, for providing the re-playing role and the game medium Including a case where a winning combination (for example, a bell combination) is won, and in the special gaming state, when the internal winning combination determining means does not win the overlapping combination of the game medium winning combination and the re-playing combination, Control is performed to stop and display a predetermined combination of symbols related to the game medium winning combination, and when the gaming medium winning combination and the re-playing combination are overlapped, the predetermined combination of symbols It is characterized in that control is performed so that a combination of specific symbols related to the game medium winning combination different from the above can be stopped and displayed.

  In the present invention, the plurality of gaming states further include a plurality of types of high-probability re-gaming states (for example, RT1 to RT3) that have a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than the general gaming state, A stop operation information notifying means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72) for notifying information of a stop operation that is advantageous to the game, and in the special game state, the winning medium determining means is a game medium winning combination constituted by the specific symbol. When it is determined that a winning combination has been won, as a privilege, in the high probability re-playing state, a privilege granting unit that controls the stop operation information notifying unit to increase the number of games for notifying the order of stop operations. In the case that a combination of symbols displayed at the same time when a specific game media winning combination is missed when a specific game media winning combination is lost is displayed. A game-state means a transition from probability re-gaming state to the normal gaming state, and further comprising a.

  Further, according to the present invention, when there are a plurality of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination in the drawing range in the general gaming state, the pull-in control means prioritizes the re-playing combination and the game medium winning combination in this order. The corresponding symbol is drawn in, and as the game medium winning combination, at least a special combination (for example, white 7 bell) configured by the specific symbol combination is included, and the specific symbol combination It is characterized by being composed of the same symbols as part of the symbol combinations to be configured.

  According to the present invention, in the first gaming state (for example, BB gaming state to be described later), the second special combination (for example, RB1, RB2 to be described later) and the drawing priority are higher than the second special combination. If a re-gamer (for example, a replay player) is set to win in duplicate, and the second special role and the re-gamer win in the first special game state, Control the replay role to be drawn in preference to the second special role. Further, in the first special game state, when the second special combination and the re-playing combination are won, the high probability re-playing state is changed according to the type of the second special combination. In addition, the winning probability of the re-game at the time of special game operation (for example, at the time of MB game operation described later) is taken over. For this reason, even if the second special role that triggers the transition to the high-probability re-gaming state is won internally, the symbol corresponding to the second special role is not displayed, and the symbol of the re-playing role is displayed. As a result of not being able to understand to the player how the gaming state is transitioning, the player does not know whether the gaming state after the end of the first special gaming state is a high probability re-gaming state, When the player enters the special gaming state after that, the player can have a sense of expectation that the winning probability of the re-gamer in the special game may be high. The gameability of MB games can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the special game state, the game is configured by a combination of symbols that is the same as a part of a combination of a re-gamer (for example, replay 2 and replay 3 described later) and a symbol constituting the re-gamer. The special game (for example, white 7 bell described later) is won in duplicate, and the re-game game and special game are within the drawing range from the position of the symbol when the reel stop operation is accepted. When a common symbol is included, control is performed so that the special combination is drawn with priority over other game medium winning combinations (for example, a bell combination). For example, in a special game state, when a re-game player (for example, replay (2) described later) and a special game (for example, white 7 bell described later) are overlapped, a re-game player corresponding to the symbol of white 7 (For example, Replay 2 and Replay 3 described later) and a special role corresponding to a white 7 symbol (for example, White 7 Bell described later) are both awarded by displaying the white 7 symbol. As a result of controlling to draw the white 7 symbol with many drawable roles preferentially, the special role is stopped in preference to other roles (for example, bells 1 and 2 described later) with a high draw priority. Is displayed. For this reason, the higher the number of times a special role is won, the more likely the current gaming state is a high-probability re-gaming state with a higher probability of winning a re-gamer (or the possibility of an advantageous high-probability re-gaming state) It is possible to expect the player to be high and to improve the interest.

  In addition, according to the present invention, when a specific game medium winning combination (for example, 5 selections of a pushing combination described later) is won for a predetermined number of games immediately after the end of the first special gaming state, The game media winning combination is notified of the order of the stop operation to win, and if it is determined that the special combination (for example, white 7 described later) has been won in the special game state, the stop operation information notification means stops the operation. The number of games for notifying the order of the game is controlled to increase. For this reason, in the special game state, the higher the winning probability of the re-gamer, the higher the possibility of increasing the number of games for notifying the order of the stop operation, and the game characteristics of the special game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the winning probability of replay (for example, replay role) at the time of special game operation (for example, MB game operation described later) is taken over, the second game is played in the first special game. It is possible to diversify the game characteristics of special games as a result of changes in the game characteristics of special games depending on whether or not a special role is won or whether or not a spilled eye is displayed in the game after the first special game. .

  Further, according to the present invention, when the internal winning combination stored in the internal winning combination storage area is the second special combination, or the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area is the second special combination. In some cases, the high probability replaying state is changed according to the type of the second special combination. As a result, the game state can be controlled using the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area or the carryover combination storage area. As a result, the gaming state can be controlled without providing a special storage area for controlling the gaming state. can do.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game performance of MB games.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a transition transition of the gaming state. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external structure of the pachislot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the main control circuit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination determination table. FIG. 9 shows an internal winning combination determination table. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table determination table. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority table. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart showing main processes performed by the main CPU. FIG. 19 is a main flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the reel stop initial setting process. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority storage process. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority table selection process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the symbol code storage process. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the sliding piece number determination process. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the priority pull-in control process. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the RT control process. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a bonus end check process. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing power-on processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an effect control task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an effect content determination process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing ART addition processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a display command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 40 shows an internal lottery table. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the RT control process.

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

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as a random value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

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

  Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the player presses 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 reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed.

  Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R 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 defined as four symbols.

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

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is all stopped, the winning determination means (for example, a main CPU 31 described later) indicates that the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game in the pachislot 1.

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

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determination means (sub control circuit 72 described later) determines by lottery what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

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

[Game state transition]
Here, in the present embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, the internal winning combination determined may be different if the gaming state is different. In this embodiment, the gaming state is a general gaming state, an RT (replay time) 1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, a BB (big bonus) internal winning gaming state, a BB gaming state, and an MB (middle bonus) gaming. State, RB (Regular Bonus) 1 gaming state and RB2 gaming state are provided. In the following, the general gaming state may be referred to as “RT0 gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, an internal lottery table (see FIG. 7 to be referred to later) corresponding to each gaming state is provided, and the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game operation is given to the player are different. That is, the probabilities that the replay (1) and the replay (2) in which a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player are determined as internal winning combinations are different. When replay (1) is won internally, the winning operation flag of replay 1 (the combination of symbols is replay-replay-replay replay) is turned on. Also, when Replay (2) is won internally, Replay 1, Replay 2 (the combination of symbols is white 7-white 7-cherry) and Replay 3 (the combination of symbols is white 7-white 7-BAR) ) Winning operation flag is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that replay (one of replay (1) and replay (2)) is determined as an internal winning combination is high in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, The general gaming state is set low. The probability that Replay (2) is determined as an internal winning combination is highest in the RT3 gaming state, and is set lower in the order of the RT2 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the general gaming state. That is, it can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous for the player in the order of the RT3 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT1 gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachislot 1, the gaming state is changed depending on whether or not RB1 or RB2 is won during the game in the BB gaming state. For example, in the BB gaming state, when neither RB1 nor RB2 wins internally, the state shifts to the RT1 gaming state after the BB gaming state ends. In the BB gaming state, when RB1 wins internally, the gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state is controlled to the RT2 gaming state. In the BB gaming state, when RB2 wins internally, the gaming state after the end of the BB gaming state is controlled to the RT3 gaming state.

  Here, in the game in the BB gaming state, even if either RB1 or RB2 is won internally, the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 or RB2 is not displayed. That is, since RB1 or RB2 overlaps with replay (1) having a higher drawing priority than RB1 or RB2, replay (1) takes precedence even if either RB1 or RB2 is internally won. Displayed. For this reason, even if RB1 or RB2 that triggers the transition to the high-probability re-gaming state is internally won, RB1 or RB2 is not displayed, and a replay symbol is displayed. As a result of not being able to understand whether or not the game is moving, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the interest of the player.

  Thereafter, in the game after the BB gaming state is finished, the internal lottery table corresponding to the RT1 to RT3 gaming states is referred to and the internal winning combination is determined. In addition, a game (ART game) in which the bell push order navigation is notified is executed for a predetermined number of games after the BB gaming state ends. If the MB is won during the predetermined number of games, that is, if the bell has not been missed before the MB is won, the RT1-3 replay wins when the MB game is activated You can play MB games with the same probability. In the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, when the bell spilling eyes (Bell 1-Cherry-Replay or Bell 1-Cherry-Cherry) are displayed on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to RT0. Here, at the time of displaying the bell spilled eyes, the bell is displayed on the upper stage of the active line ("up / up / up" on the active line) and the bell spilled eyes (Bell 1-Cherry-Replay or Bell 1-Cherry-) Cherry) is displayed at the same time on the lower right of the active line ("Up / Middle / Down" on the active line). Here, “bell removal” will be described in detail. First, when the bell wins internally and the push order is correct, the bell is displayed in the middle middle of the reel, and the bell is paid out most (the display is “up / middle”・ It is displayed in “below”). On the other hand, if the bell wins internally and the push order is incorrect (ie, if the bell is missed), the bell spills to the lower right ("up / middle / down” on the active line) (Bell 1-Cherry-Replay or Bell 1-Cherry-Cherry) is displayed, and a bell is displayed on the “upper / upper / upper” on the active line, and the payout of the bell is minimized. The state in which the bell is not paid out is called the state in which the bell is dropped (when the bell is dropped).

  Then, when the MB symbol is displayed before the bell spilled eyes are displayed, the winning probability of the replay of RT1 to 3 at the time of MB game operation is taken over and the state is shifted to the MB game state. Here, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the bells 1 to 7 and the watermelon, which are small roles relating to the medal grant, are determined as the internal winning combination. That is, in the MB gaming state, the winning action flags of the bells 1 to 7 and the watermelon are turned on every game, and the internal lottery table is referred to determine whether or not only replay has been won internally.

  In the MB gaming state, a part of the symbol combination constituting the replays 2 and 3 (the left reel and the middle reel are white 7) and the bell 7 (white 7 bell) configured by the same symbol combination overlap. May win. The MB gaming state inherits the winning probability of replays RT1 to RT3 when the MB game is activated, and the white 7-bell display probability varies depending on the succeeding replay winning probability. For this reason, the player can be expected to have a higher possibility that the current gaming state is the RT gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher as the number of times the special role is won.

  When this white 7 bell is stopped and displayed, the number of ART games is added. For this reason, in the MB gaming state, the higher the winning probability of the re-gamer, the higher the possibility of increasing the number of ART games, and the gameability in the MB gaming state can be improved.

  As described above, when the MB game is in the RT1 to 3 game state, the MB game is performed by taking over the winning probability of the RT1 to 3 replay, so whether or not RB1 or RB2 is won in the game during the BB game? In addition, the game characteristics of the MB game can be diversified as a result of the change of the game characteristics of the MB game depending on whether or not the spilled eyes are displayed in the game after the BB game. Also, even if RB1 or RB2 is won in a game during BB game, the symbols of RB1 or RB2 are not displayed, so it is not possible for the player to understand how the game state has changed. As a result, it is possible to play a game that maintains the interest of the player. As a result, it is possible to improve the gameability of the MB game.

[Pachislot structure]
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for housing the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, a front door 2 attached to the front side of the cabinet 1a so as to be opened and closed, and a front side of the front door 2 And a front panel 8 serving as a panel unit. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  The front door 2 is a part of the door body, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the front door 2 and between the front door 2 and the front panel 8. The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to the upper part of the front door 2 by a mounting frame.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be positioned on the near side overlapping with the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and can transmit the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the back side thereof. Is provided.

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R function as display windows, and the player can visually recognize the rotation and stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. Become. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, among the plural types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded for a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas among the upper, middle, and lower areas of each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is defined as the target line (winning line).

  The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted by the medal slot 10 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function). ).

  The MAX bet button 11 is provided to determine the number (for example, 3) of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The 1-bet button 12 is provided to determine the insertion of one medal from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The C / P switch 13 is a switch that switches whether the player credits a medal acquired in the game or pays out the credited medal by a pressing operation.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are associated with the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The lamp (LED or the like) 14 outputs light in a turn-on / off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music according to the contents of the production. The medal payout port 15 guides the discharged medals to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

[Functional configuration of gaming machine]
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a board constituting the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 and peripheral devices (such as various devices) electrically connected thereto are provided at the upper position inside the cabinet 1a. ing.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of the main control circuit of the pachislot. The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and the like.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, various data tables, data of various control commands (commands) transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  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 one random number from a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives inputs from various switches and controls operations of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

  The stop switch 7S detects that the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed by the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The medal sensor 42S detects a medal received in the medal insertion slot 10. The MAX bet switch 11S detects that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The 1-bet switch 12S detects that the 1-bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 13S detects that the settlement button 13 has been pressed by the player.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 53, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R include a configuration in which the rotation speed 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 gears 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 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index. The main CPU 31 manages the positions of a plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by managing the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 53. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  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 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R, and the lamp 14, and controls them according to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 is a sub CPU that controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in a sub ROM (not shown) in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. (Not shown).

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

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, each symbol position in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of symbols, respectively. Therefore, by managing the number of symbols that have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols that exist mainly in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. And it is possible to always manage the kind of design.

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is given. Benefits such as paying out a game, re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a winning operation flag, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a display combination storage area (to be described later) that stores a winning action flag. The winning operation flag is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, medals are paid out when either the bell 1 to 7 or the watermelon is determined as the display combination. The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit. If the symbol combination displayed along the winning line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “losing”.

  Further, when any one of the replays 1 to 3 is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. When either BB or MB is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. The BB bonus game ends with a payout exceeding 30 cards, and the MB bonus game ends with a payout exceeding 120 cards.

  If RB1 wins internally and RB1 does not win, the gaming state is updated to the RT2 gaming state. If RB2 wins internally and RB2 does not win, The gaming state is updated to the RT3 gaming state.

  Also, if the bells 1 to 6 are won internally and the order of the player's stop operation (pushing order) is not correct, the bell will be on the upper line of the active line ("Up / Up / Up" on the active line). At the same time, bell spilled eyes (Bell 1-Cherry-Replay or Bell 1-Cherry-Cherry) are displayed on the lower right of the active line ("Up, Middle, Down" on the active line) Update to state. For example, when Bell 1 (ANY-Bell 1-ANY) wins internally, if the correct order is pressed, the design of Bell 1 is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle reel, and the number of payouts is 3 x 3 lines. “9”. On the other hand, if Bell 1 (ANY-Bell 1-ANY) wins internally and the push order is incorrect, the bell spilled eyes will be displayed on the lower right and the bell will be displayed on the upper line of the active line. In the case of 3 sheets × 1 line, the payout number is “3”.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

  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 data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

  In the present embodiment, depending on the gaming state, by using different types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination and the winning probability that are determined are changed, resulting in undulations in the expectations of the player I am doing so.

  In the example of FIG. 7, internal lottery tables corresponding to the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, the BB internal winning gaming state, the BB gaming state, and the RB gaming state are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, the probability that the replay (one of replay (1) and replay (2)) is determined as the internal winning combination is the RT1 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are set high, and the RT0 gaming state is set low. Further, the probability that Replay (2) is determined as an internal winning combination is highest in RT3, and is set lower in the order of RT2 gaming state, RT1 gaming state, and general gaming state.

  Also, since RB1 and RB2 are assigned lottery values to RB1 + replay (1) and RB2 + replay (1) only in the internal lottery table corresponding to the BB gaming state, the RB can win the game only during BB. . Note that RB1 + replay (1) indicates that RB1 and replay (1) are the winning combination, and RB2 + replay (1) indicates that RB2 and replay (1) are the winning combination. It is shown that.

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

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3L that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

  FIG. 8 is an internal winning combination determination table for a small combination / replay, and defines an internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals and an internal winning combination relating to the replay operation. FIG. 9 is a bonus internal winning combination determination table, which defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the replay (1) is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning operation flag of the replay 1 is turned on. When replay (2) is determined as an internal winning combination, the winning operation flags of replays 1 to 3 are turned on. For example, when the bell (5 choices) 1-2-3 (1) is determined as the internal winning combination, the winning operation flags of the bells 1 to 3 are turned on.

  In addition, the bell (5 choices) is awarded when the order of pushing is correct, and a bell spill is displayed when the order of pushing is incorrect. For example, when the bell (5 choices) 1-2-3 (1) is determined as the internal winning combination, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel 3L → the middle reel 3C → the right reel 3R, the pushing order If the answer is correct, and the other stop operation is performed, the push order is incorrect.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 10, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lotteries corresponding to the gaming state.

  The gaming state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the bonus game It is in a state distinguished depending on whether or not the operation is being performed. The number of lotteries is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the MB gaming state, the winning operation flags of all the small roles are turned on, and the number of lotteries is “2”. Therefore, only the replay (1) and the replay (2) are subjected to internal lottery. Do. In the RB 1 and 2 gaming states, the number of lotteries is “1”, and “all bells” are internally won in each game.

[Pull-in priority table]
The priority table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the priority table has a symbol that can be displayed within the pull-in range. This is used when deciding which symbol should be preferentially drawn when there are multiple.

  The priority order table defines pull-in data indicating the pull-in priority order between symbol combinations related to the winning action flag (display combination). The pull-in priority data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify all the replays, all small combinations, BBs, and MBs corresponding to the pull-in priorities. Retraction basically stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the winning line within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. Say.

  Here, in the MB gaming state, when replay (2) is won, a process for controlling the bell 7 (white 7 bell) to be drawn with priority using the draw priority table will be described. As described above, in the MB gaming state, the internal winning combination storage areas of the bells 1 to 7 and the watermelon are turned on in every game, and the internal lottery table is referenced to determine whether or not only the replay has been won internally. decide.

  Further, in the MB gaming state, a pull-in priority table with a pull-in priority table number “01” is used. Here, a case where the replay (2) is won and the 7C stop button is pressed at the timing when the cherry-white 7-watermelon (design positions 9 to 7) is displayed on the middle reel will be described as an example. In this case, since the combination corresponding to the symbol “white 7” is “replay 2, 3” and “bell 7”, the pull-in rank data “008H” and “006H” of both are added to obtain “014H”. To do. Further, there is a bell 1 (symbol position 5) within four sliding pieces, and the pull-in rank data of the bells 1 and 2 corresponding to the symbol “bell 1” is “009H”. Here, the pull-in rank data “014H” and “009H” are compared, and since “014H” has a higher value, the symbol “white 7” is given priority over the symbol “bell 1”. Control. The remaining reels are controlled to be displayable when a stop operation is performed within a range where white 7 can be displayed by a display combination storing area and a symbol code storing process to be described later.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various storage areas may be provided not only in the main RAM 33 but also in the sub RAM of the sub control circuit 72.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 12 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 and an internal winning combination storing area 2 in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 13 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when BB is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 14 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, “1” is stored in bit 0 in the RT0 gaming state. Here, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 7 described above is set by the main CPU 31 in accordance with the data indicating the game state flag stored in the game state flag storage area. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0, the internal lottery table for RT0 is set by the main CPU 31.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 15 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in bits 0 and 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 0 and 1 storing “1”, bit 1 is updated to “0”, and bit 0 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 16 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. In the operation stop button storage area, data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are also stored. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R based on the data stored in bits 0-2 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been pressed, based on data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 17 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority order data storage area stores priority drawing order data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority order data storage area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the winning lines. It is data indicating whether or not

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, contents of a program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 18, the main flowchart which showed the main processes which the main CPU31 performs is demonstrated.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal and whether or not the setting has been appropriately changed, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in an internal winning combination storage area, a display combination storage area, or the like. Then, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 19 (step S3).

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 20 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (described later in detail with reference to FIG. 21) for storing information related to reel stop control (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 stands by until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of the previous game. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process (detailed later using FIG. 22) (step S10). In this process, on the basis of the result of the internal lottery process, for each symbol position of the rotating reel, when the stop is permitted, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted (that is, In the case where a winning combination is won, the suspension prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (step S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination displayed along the active line with the symbol combination table after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. Do.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S12 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored display command is transmitted to the sub-control board 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later (step S14).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 28 (step S15). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (step S17), and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and operates the regame when the conditions for replay are satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 19, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the inserted number.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is “0” (step S31). Here, the value of the automatic insertion counter “0” indicates that the replay is not won in the previous game. At this time, if there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, if it is other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic insertion process (step S32), and proceeds to step S39.

  Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals inserted. Counter. The automatic insertion counter and the insertion number counter are stored in predetermined areas of the main RAM 33.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion number counter is not present, that is, “0”, the main CPU 31 permits medal reception (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34.

  In step S34, the main CPU 31 sets a maximum value of the number of inserted coins according to the gaming state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum value of the inserted number in all gaming states.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S36, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S39.

  In step S36, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 42S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion command transmission processing (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control board 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is the maximum value of the input number, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39. If it is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 continues to step S35. Perform the process.

  In step S39, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 14S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether there is an input from the start switch 14 </ b> S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 14S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S40) and ends the medal acceptance / start check processing. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 14S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 20, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (step S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (step S42).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S43). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than “0” (negative) (step S44). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S48), and then performs the processing of step 49. Do. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 31 updates the random number and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S43 and updates it to the winning number that has not been checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (step S46). At this time, when all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the data pointer (step S47), and proceeds to step S49. On the other hand, if all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S43.

  In step S49, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (step S50).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the carryover combination storage area is “0” (step S51). As a result, when the carryover combination storage area is “0”, the internal winning combination determination table for bonus is referred to, and the internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S52).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (step S53), and proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, if the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the internal symbol combination storing area is updated based on the internal symbol combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (step S54), and the internal lottery process is terminated.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 21, the reel stop initial setting process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure of storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop number selection table, and obtains a turning cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination (step S55). The spinning cylinder stop number selection table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the spinning cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information based on the number for turning stop (step S56). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number and the like.

  Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (step S57). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S58), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Referring to FIG. 22, based on the result of the internal lottery process, for each symbol position of the rotating reel, when the stop is permitted, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted. (In other words, in the case where a winning combination is won, etc.), a drawing priority order storing process showing a procedure for storing stop prohibition will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches (step S61). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S62). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 (step S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “21” as the number of symbol checks and “0” as the search symbol position (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 (step S65).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the symbol code acquired in step S65 and the symbol code storing area (step S66). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S67). In this process, the main CPU 31 plays the role corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area, and corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. Referring to the pull-in priority table selected in step S63, pull-in priority data is acquired. In this process, for a combination for which a winning is determined with one reel (for example, a single small combination determined with the right reel 3R), a reel other than the one reel (the left reel 3L in the case of a single small combination). The reel 3C) does not acquire the drawing priority data. In addition, when the winning combination for one reel is not determined as the internal winning combination, the drawing priority order data for “stop prohibition” is acquired for the one reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S68). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of symbol checks and adds “1” to the search symbol position (step S69).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is “0” (step S70). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S71, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S65. In this process, it is determined whether all searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S71, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of times of search. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority order storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step 62. In this process, it is determined whether or not a search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 23, a description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process for selecting a pull-in priority table for selecting a pull-in priority.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a pull-in priority table number is set (step S72). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step 73, and when NO, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process.

  In step S73, the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, sets the corresponding drawing priority table number (step S73), and ends the drawing priority table selection process.

[Design code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 24, the symbol code storing process for acquiring the symbol code based on the set retrieved symbol position will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S74). In the present embodiment, since there are four effective lines, four lines (“upper stage—upper stage—upper stage, middle stage—middle stage—middle stage, upper stage—middle stage—lower stage, lower stage—middle stage—upper stage) are set. The main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (step S75), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 25, a reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on an internal winning combination or the timing of a stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S81). At this time, if valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S81 again.

  In step S82, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S84).

  Subsequently, at step 85, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table to determine the number of sliding piece determination data determined for the stop start position.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S87). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control board 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control board 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces (step S88). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (step S89), and performs the symbol code storage process described in FIG. 24 (step S90). Then, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in step S90 (step S91).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process for updating the reel stop control information group when the stop position is a specific stop position (step S92). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S93). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “0” (not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 22 (step S94). Then, the process of step S81 is performed.

  That is, in the pachi-slot 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reel 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop has ended, and ends the reel stop control process. If the value of the button inactive counter is “0”, the reel stop control process is terminated as it is.

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 26, the sliding piece number determination process will be described in which the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and shows the procedure for determining the sliding piece number determination data determined for the stop start position.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the random line mask change valid bit is on (step S95). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S97, and when it is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step 96.

  In step S96, the main CPU 31 performs a process of setting line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button. Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop time (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2) (step S97). At this time, if it is the time of the first stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S99. If it is not the time of the first stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98.

  In step S98, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing, and performs processing in step S100. In step S99, the main CPU 31 performs a first stop process and performs the process of step S100. In step 100, a priority pull-in control process described later with reference to FIG. 27 is performed (step S100).

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 27, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure for determining the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S101). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a stop start position (step S102).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether an MB game is being played (step S103). As a result, when it is determined that the MB game is being played, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S106, and when it is determined that the MB game is not being played, the main CPU 31 performs the process of S104.

  In step S104, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table corresponding to the number of sliding piece determination data. Then, the main CPU 31 sets 5 as the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S105), and performs the process of step S108.

  In step S106, the main CPU 31 sets an MB gaming state priority order table corresponding to the number of sliding piece determination data. Then, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order and sets “2” as the number of checks (step S107).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the sliding piece number determination data as the number of sliding pieces (step S108). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S109). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority order data of the stop search position (step S110).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or more than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (step S111). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S112), and then performs the process of step S113. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S113.

  In step S113, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the priority order and the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S114). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding frames (step S115) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S109.

[RT control processing]
The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 28, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB is winning internally (step S121). As a result, when the BB is won internally, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the BB internal winning combination (step S122), and ends the RT control process. Further, when the BB is not internally winning, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB is operating (step S123).

  As a result, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S124 when the BB is operating, and performs the process of step S128 when the BB is not operating. In step S124, it is determined whether or not RB1 is winning internally (step S124). As a result, if RB1 is internally winning, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to RT2 (step S125) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, if RB1 is not internally winning, it is determined whether RB2 is internally winning (step S126).

  As a result, when RB2 is winning internally, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to RT3 (step S127) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, if the RB 2 is not internally winning, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process as it is. Here, as a method for determining whether or not RB1 or RB2 is internally won, the main CPU 31 determines whether the flag of RB1 or RB2 in the internal winning combination storing area is ON, thereby determining RB1 or RB2. It is determined whether or not there is an internal winning. Note that the main CPU 31 may determine whether or not the RB1 or RB2 has been won internally by determining whether the RB1 or RB2 flag in the carryover combination storage area is on.

  In step S128, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a BB symbol is displayed, that is, whether or not BB has won a prize. As a result, when the BB symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to RT1 (step S129). On the other hand, if the BB symbol is not displayed, it is determined whether or not the bell spilled eyes are displayed (step S130). As a result, when the bell spill is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to RT0 (step S131) and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, when the bell spill is not displayed, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process as it is.

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 29, the priority attraction control process showing the procedure of the process of ending the operation of the bonus game when the main CPU 31 satisfies the condition for ending the bonus game will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB is operating, that is, whether the BB gaming state flag is on (step S141). As a result, when the BB is in operation, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S142. When the BB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S144.

  In step S142, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0”. As a result, when the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. Further, when the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 performs a BB end process for turning off the BB gaming state flag and turning off the RB gaming state flag (step S143). The process of S147 is performed.

  In step S144, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB is operating, that is, whether the MB gaming state flag is on. As a result, when the MB is not operating, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. Further, when the MB is operating, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (step S145). As a result, when the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  Further, when the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing for turning off the MB gaming state flag (step S146), and performs the processing of step S147.

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end command transmission process for transmitting bonus end command data to the sub-control board 72 (step S147), performs a bonus end initialization process (step S148), and performs a bonus end check. The process ends.

[Bonus activation check process]
The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an MB symbol is displayed, that is, whether or not an MB is won (step S161). As a result, when the MB symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing (step S162). In the MB operation process, the MB gaming state flag is turned on and 120 is set in the bonus end number counter.

  Then, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S163), performs a bonus start command transmission process (step S164), and ends the bonus operation check process. If the MB symbol is not displayed in step S161, the main CPU 31 determines whether the BB operation is in progress, that is, whether the BB gaming state flag is on. As a result, when the BB is operating, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S166. When the BB is not operating, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S171.

  In step S166, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol RB1 or RB2 is displayed, that is, whether or not RB1 or RB2 has won. As a result, when the symbol RB1 or RB2 is displayed, the main CPU 31 turns on the RB1 gaming state flag or the RB2 gaming state flag, and sets “8” in the winning number counter and the possible number of games counter. Processing is performed (step S167), and the process proceeds to step S168. On the other hand, if the symbol RB1 or RB2 is not displayed, the main CPU 31 performs a BB general operation process for setting the internal lottery table in the BB (step S170) and performs a bonus operation check process. finish.

  In step S168, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area. Then, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus start command transmission process for transmitting a bonus start command to the sub-control board 72 (step S169), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  In step S171, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a BB symbol has been displayed, that is, whether or not BB has won a prize. As a result, when the BB symbol is displayed, the BB game state flag is turned on, and the BB operation process for setting 30 to the bonus end number counter is performed (step S172). Then, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area. Subsequently, a bonus start command transmission process for transmitting a bonus start command to the sub-control board 72 is performed (step S169), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  If the BB symbol is not displayed in step S171, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay has been won (step S175). As a result, when the replay is won, the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S176), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if the replay is not won, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process as it is.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 31, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S201). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S202). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 14S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including information on the on-edge and off-edge of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control board 72 in a communication data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Accordingly, various effects can be executed using the operation means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a timer update process (step S203). Next, the main CPU 31 performs command data transmission processing (step S204). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control board 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S205). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 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, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG drive process (step S206). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S207), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

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

  First, the sub CPU performs initialization processing (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S302, the production control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The production control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 37, but it waits for the sub CPU to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU. In response to the reception by the CPU, the sub CPU performs a process for controlling the lighting state of various lamps and a process for controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S303, the main board communication task is activated and the process is terminated. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 34. This is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a liquid crystal display is displayed when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. A vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the device 5 is used.

[Direction control task]
With reference to FIG. 33, the effect control task will be described. First, the sub CPU determines whether the control data has been updated (step S311). As a result, when the control data is updated, the sub CPU performs a control data output process (step S312), and proceeds to step S311. When the control data is not updated, the sub CPU directly performs step S311. Return to.

[Main board communication task]
Referring to FIG. 34, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU will be described. First, the sub CPU initializes the communication messenger queue (step S321), and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S323. In step S323, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S324, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S324, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value and the like is created and stored from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S325. In step S325, command analysis processing described later with reference to FIG. 35 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S322.

[Command analysis processing]
A command analysis process performed by the sub CPU will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU performs an effect content determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 36 (step S331), and proceeds to step S332.

  In step S332, lamp data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S333. In step S333, sound data determination processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S334. In step S334, each determined data is registered, and the command analysis process is terminated.

[Production content decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 36, the effect content determination process performed by the sub CPU will be described. First, the sub CPU determines whether or not an initialization command is received (step S381). If it is time to receive the initialization command, the sub CPU performs initialization command reception processing (step S382), and ends the effect content determination processing. In this process, for example, setting value information is acquired. In addition, the type of stage for staying in the initial state is determined.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not it is a medal insertion command reception (step S383). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S384) and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medals and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter are acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the start command (step S385). When the start command is received, the sub CPU performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 37 (step S386), and ends the effect content determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (step S387). If it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S388), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect accompanying the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  On the other hand, when the reel rotation start command is not received, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel stop command reception (step S389). When it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU performs a reel stop command reception process (step S390), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect corresponding to the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S391). If the display command is being received, the sub CPU performs a display command receiving process (step S392), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S393). If it is time to receive a bonus start command, the sub CPU performs a bonus start command reception process (step S394), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect for starting the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus end command reception (step S395). If it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU performs a bonus end command reception process (step S396), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, an effect at the end of the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU subsequently determines whether or not the input state command is received (step S397). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU performs an input state command reception process (step S398), and ends the effect content determination process. In this process, for example, the types of the start lever 6 and stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player are acquired. On the other hand, if the input state command is not received, the sub CPU ends the effect content determination process.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 37, the process at the time of start command reception performed by the sub CPU will be described. First, the sub CPU determines whether or not the gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S401). When the gaming state is the MB gaming state, the sub CPU proceeds to the process of step S402, and when the gaming state is not the MB, the sub CPU proceeds to the process of step S404.

  In step S402, the sub CPU determines whether the winning combination is replay (2). As a result, when the winning combination is replay (2), the sub CPU performs a notification effect process (step S403) and ends the start command reception process. In the notification effect process, when the replay (2) is won in the MB, white bell winning is permitted, and therefore the sub CPU generates an effect such as “Aim at White 7!”. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not replay (2), the sub CPU ends the process at the time of receiving the start command as it is.

  In step S404, the sub CPU determines whether or not it is the first game after the end of the BB. As a result, if it is the first game after the end of the BB, the sub CPU performs an ART start process (step S405) and ends the start command reception process. In the ART start process, the sub CPU turns on the ART flag and notifies the bell pressing order for a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games).

  If it is not the first game after the end of BB, the sub CPU determines whether it is the first game after the end of MB (step S406). As a result, if it is the first game after the end of the MB, the sub CPU performs an ART addition process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S407), and ends the start command reception process. On the other hand, if it is not the first game after the end of MB, the sub CPU ends the start command reception process as it is.

[ART addition processing]
With reference to FIG. 38, the ART addition process performed by the sub CPU will be described. First, the sub CPU determines whether or not the ART flag is on (step S411).

  As a result, when the ART flag is on, the sub CPU adds the number of games stored in the added game number storage area (step S412), and ends the ART adding process. If the ART flag is not on, the sub CPU ends the ART addition process as it is.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 39, a display command reception process performed by the sub CPU will be described. First, the sub CPU determines whether or not white 7 bell is displayed on the active line (step S421). As a result, when white 7 bell is displayed on the active line, the sub CPU lots the number of added games, stores it in the added game number storage area (step S422), and ends the processing at the time of display command reception. . For example, each time white 7 bell is displayed, the sub CPU performs a process of lottering the number of additional games, so that any one of “10”, “20”, “50”, “100” To decide. Then, the sub CPU adds the number of games determined by lottery to the number of ART games stored in the additional game number storage area, and stores the added number of ART games in the additional game number storage area.

  On the other hand, if the white 7 bell is not displayed on the active line, the sub CPU determines whether or not a bell spill is displayed on the active line (step S423). As a result, when the bell spilled eyes are displayed on the active line, the sub CPU turns off the ART flag (step S424), and ends the display command reception process. In other words, the gaming state of ART is maintained by winning the bell, so if a spill is displayed regardless of the occurrence of navigation, ART is terminated and the gaming state is shifted to RT0. In the case of the spilled-out display, a bell is displayed on the upper line of the effective line, and the actual spilled-out display is simultaneously displayed in the lower right direction.

  On the other hand, if the bell spilled eyes are not displayed on the active line, the sub CPU subtracts 1 from the number of ART games (step S425), and determines whether the number of ART games is less than 0 (step S426). As a result, if the number of ART games is less than 0, the sub CPU turns off the ART flag (step S427), and ends the display command reception process. On the other hand, if the number of ART games is not less than 0, the sub CPU ends the display command reception process as it is.

[Effect of Example 1]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the pachislot 1 is set so that, in the BB gaming state, RB1, RB2 and a replay having a higher drawing priority than the RB1, RB2 are overlapped, In addition, in the BB gaming state, when RB1, RB2 and replay are duplicated, control is performed so that replay is drawn with priority over RB1, RB2. Further, in the BB gaming state, when RB1, RB2 and replay are overlapped, the RT gaming state is changed according to the type of RB. For this reason, even if RB1 and RB2 that trigger the transition of the RT gaming state are internally won, the symbols of RB1 and RB2 are not displayed, but the replay symbol is displayed. As a result of not being able to understand whether or not the game is moving, it is possible to play a game while maintaining the interest of the player.

  In the MB gaming state, the pachislot 1 is when the replays 2 and 3 and the white 7 bell constituted by the same symbol combination as a part of the symbol combinations constituting the replays 2 and 3 are won. In addition, the symbol “white 7” common to the replays 2 and 3 and the white 7 bell is included in the drawing range from the symbol position when the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is accepted. If there is, the control is performed so that the white 7 bell is preferentially drawn over the bells 1 and 2. For example, in the MB gaming state, when Lip (2) and White 7 Bell overlap, both Replay 2 and Replay 3 corresponding to the White 7 symbol and White 7 Bell corresponding to the White 7 symbol are both It is a winning combination by displaying the symbol of white 7, and as a result of controlling the symbol of white 7 with many drawable roles to be drawn preferentially, other roles having a high drawing priority (for example, The white 7 bell is stopped and displayed in preference to the bells 1 and 2). For this reason, the more the white 7 bell wins, the more likely the player is to expect that the current gaming state is an RT gaming state with a high replay winning probability. It is possible to maintain a feeling.

  In addition, when the pachislot 1 wins a bell in the push order 5 choices for a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) immediately after the end of the BB gaming state, the order of the stop operation in which the push choice 5 choice bells wins. And in the MB gaming state, if it is determined that the white 7 bell has been won, control is performed so as to increase the number of games for notifying the order of the stop operation. For this reason, in the MB gaming state, the higher the winning probability of the re-gamer, the higher the possibility of increasing the number of games for notifying the order of the stop operation, and the gameability of MB gaming can be improved.

  In addition, since pachislot 1 takes over the winning probability of replay at the time of MB game operation, it depends on whether or not RB1 and RB2 were won in the game during BB game, and whether or not a spilled eye was displayed in the game after BB game As a result of the change in the game characteristics of MB games, the game characteristics of MB games can be diversified.

  Further, when the internal winning combination stored in the internal winning combination storing area is RB1 or RB2, or the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area is RB1 or RB2, the pachislot 1 is RB. The RT gaming state is changed according to the type of the game. As a result, the game state can be controlled using the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area or the carryover combination storage area. As a result, the gaming state can be controlled without providing a special storage area for controlling the gaming state. Is possible.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the case where RB1 or RB2 and replay (1) are overlapped and RB1 or RB2 is not stopped and displayed has been described, but RB1 or RB2 may be able to win alone. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 40, “1” is assigned as the lottery value to the internal lottery table “in BB” so that RB1 or RB2 wins alone. Thereby, RB1 or RB2 wins alone, and RB1 or RB2 can be stopped and displayed. If RB1 wins internally and RB1 wins, the gaming state is updated to the RT1 gaming state. Also, when RB2 wins internally and RB2 wins, the gaming state is updated to the RT1 gaming state.

  The RT control process in such an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The RT control process of FIG. 41 differs from the RT control process of FIG. 28 described above in that it is determined whether or not the symbol RB1 or RB2 is displayed in step S184 when the BB is operating. . As a result of the determination, when the symbol RB1 or RB2 is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S185) and ends the RT control process.

  In this way, when the symbol of RB1 or RB2 is displayed, the gaming state is updated to the RT1 gaming state, so that when the player wins RB1 or RB2 alone, RB1 or RB2 The stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated so that is not displayed. For this reason, in the BB gaming state, the gaming state may be changed by a stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the game performance of the BB game can be further improved. Here, when RB1 or RB2 wins, each RB table in BB of FIG. 7 is referred to, and the RB1 gaming state or the RB2 gaming state is continued until the BB gaming state satisfies the termination condition.

  In the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 using three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been described as an example. However, the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, two or four or more reels may be used. Further, the number of choices such as a 5-choice bell may be changed as the number of reels increases or decreases. The number of choices may be changed not only by increasing or decreasing the number of reels but also by a combination of the number of reels and symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state are provided as the RT gaming state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be five or more gaming states, or three or less.

  In addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the operation in the above-described pachislot machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

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

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A plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface;
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed on the symbol display means by rotating the plurality of reels based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
Internal lottery data provided corresponding to a plurality of gaming states including at least a general gaming state and a special gaming state which is a gaming state advantageous to the player as compared to the general gaming state;
With reference to the internal lottery data corresponding to the current gaming state, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the stop operation means being operated by a player;
Profit granting means for giving a profit according to the displayed combination of symbols when the change of the symbol is stopped by the stop control unit;
In the plurality of gaming states, when there are a plurality of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination in the drawing range, the symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the internal winning combination are related to the internal winning combination based on the drawing order data. Retraction control means for retracting,
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The special game state includes a first special game state in which a game medium winning combination relating to the provision of a game medium is determined as an internal winning combination regardless of a determination result by the internal winning combination determining means, and a first bonus combination. A first bonus gaming state triggered by a second bonus gaming state triggered by a second bonus combination, and a third bonus gaming state triggered by a third bonus combination ;
The first special gaming state takes over the re-game winning probability at the time of the operation of the first special gaming state, performs lottery of re-games based on the taken-up re-game winning probability, Including the case where the re-game and the game medium winning combination are duplicated,
In the first special game state, when the game medium winning combination and the re-game winning combination do not overlap, a control for stopping and displaying a predetermined combination of symbols related to the game medium winning combination is performed. When a medium winning combination and the re-playing combination are won, a control is performed to preferentially stop and display a specific symbol combination related to the gaming medium winning combination different from the predetermined symbol combination,
The plurality of gaming states include a first high-probability re-gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than that in the general gaming state, and the re-gamer in comparison with the first high-probability re-game state. A second high-probability re-playing state with a high winning probability, and a third high-probability re-playing state with a higher winning probability for the re-gamer compared to the second high-probability re-playing state ,
Stop operation information notifying means for notifying information of a stop operation advantageous to the player;
In the first special game state, when it is determined by the profit granting means that the specific symbol combination is displayed, a game in which the stop operation information notifying means notifies the order of stop operations as a privilege. Privilege granting means for controlling to increase the number,
If neither the second bonus combination nor the third bonus combination is won internally during the first bonus gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the first bonus gaming state is set to the first bonus gaming state. When the second bonus combination is won in the first bonus gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the first bonus gaming state is changed to the second probability gaming state. When the third bonus combination with a low probability of internal winning in the first bonus gaming state is lower than the second bonus combination in the first bonus gaming state, First gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state after the bonus gaming state to the third high probability re-gaming state;
In the high-probability re-gaming state, when the specific game medium winning combination is won internally, the combination of symbols displayed when the specific gaming medium winning combination is missed is displayed. A second gaming state transition means for transitioning from the probabilistic replaying state to the general gaming state;
A gaming machine, further comprising:

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