JP6276795B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

  In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, lottery processing using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery processing”) is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). And the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the symbol combination related to the winning is displayed, a privilege corresponding to the symbol combination is given to the player.

  As an example of a privilege given to a player, payout of game media (medals, etc.), re-game operation that performs internal lottery processing again without consuming game media, and game media payout opportunities increase. The operation of a bonus game can be mentioned.

  Conventionally, in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the replay probability is normal between the assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that is a function for navigating the establishment of a specific small role with a lamp or the like and the specific number of plays. A gaming machine having a function of assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as “ART”) in which a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”), which is a higher function, is simultaneously operated has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1). ).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a gaming machine having one set of ART functions for a predetermined number of games is described, and in each set of ART, whether or not to perform the next ART setting is determined. Is going. In this method, since the duration of ART can be changed, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

JP 2008-272205 A

  Patent Document 1 described above proposes a technique that can change the duration of an ART. However, in this technique, the continuation probability for each set of ART once determined cannot be changed. There is also a possibility that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is to change the continuation probability of ART according to the situation of the game, and to further enhance the interest of the game. It is to provide a gaming machine.

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

A loading operation detecting means (for example, a medal sensor 35S described later) for detecting a gaming medium loading operation;
Start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means, the variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three reels to be described later) are displayed. Stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
A stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means (for example, reel stop control process described later) for stopping the change display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means;
Notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 10 to be described later) for notifying information for displaying a combination of symbols that gives an advantageous state for a player on a determination line straddling the plurality of display rows;
Notification determining means for determining whether or not to notify by the notification means (for example, start command reception processing described later);
When a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed on the determination line, the replay time state is shifted to a replay time state in which the internal winning combination determining means has a higher probability of determining an internal winning combination related to replay. Replay time state control means for controlling (for example, RT control processing described later),
With
When it is determined that the notification is determined by the notification determination unit, and the predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line, the notification unit performs notification for a predetermined period (for example, 40 games),
The notification determining unit determines whether to end the notification after the notification for the predetermined period by the notification unit or to determine whether to perform the notification again for the predetermined period (for example, described later) (ART processing) and addition period determination for determining an addition period for extending the predetermined period for performing the first notification by the notification means in a specific period before performing the first notification of the predetermined period by the notification means Means,
When the addition period determined by the addition period determination unit reaches a predetermined addition period, the probability that the notification continuation determination unit determines to perform notification again for the predetermined period is the addition period determination unit. When the addition period determined by (1) does not reach the predetermined addition period, it is higher than the probability that the notification continuation determining means determines to perform notification again for the predetermined period.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention,
The predetermined symbol combination includes a first predetermined symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination related to “RT3 Lip” described later) and a second predetermined symbol combination (for example, “7 Lip” described later). ”).
First notification determining means for displaying the first predetermined symbol combination on the determination line and determining to perform notification for the predetermined period (for example, whether or not an AT winning during processing in a normal state to be described later) Determination process)
Second notification determining means for displaying the second predetermined symbol combination on the determination line and determining that notification is performed for the predetermined period (for example, 7 bonus winnings during processing in a normal state described later) Whether or not)
Have
In the case where the first notification determining unit determines that the notification is performed and the first predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line and performs the notification for the predetermined period, the notification unit includes the specific period. The first notification of the predetermined period without performing the game,
In the case where the second notification determining means determines that the notification is performed, and the notification of the predetermined period is performed after the second predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line, the notification means includes the specific period The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first notification of the predetermined period is performed after the game is performed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, according to the present invention, the continuation probability of notification (ART) can be changed according to the game situation, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

It is a figure for demonstrating the function flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit with which the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for general game states (RT0) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT2 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT4 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT5 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB (regular bonus) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for bonuses in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 2) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 4) for a small combination and replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for the small combination and replay (the 6) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for spinning cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of a forward press in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of a forward press is "09") at the time of a forward press in 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of a forward press is "10") at the time of a forward press in 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (The example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing is 18) at the time of forward pressing in 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example (example in case an irregular pressing time table selection data is "03") in the irregular pressing time stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. 5 is a correspondence table between an internal winning combination and a reel stop order in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the flag conversion table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect lottery table for continuous lock states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel production pattern table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the point bonus lottery table during pseudo | simulation bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus bonus addition lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table at the time of the end of a pseudo | simulation bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition flag lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the navigation table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of RT game state (main game state) controlled by the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the game state (sub game state) controlled by the sub control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is the transition flow figure which combined the transition flow of the main game state of the gaming machine in one embodiment of this invention, and the transition flow of the sub game state. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production flag selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game start time effect control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect lottery process (the 1) in the continuous lock state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect lottery process (the 2) in the continuous lock state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock process at the time of the game start in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing priority order | rank storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing priority order table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sliding piece number determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority drawing-in control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change process after the 2nd stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock process at the time of the game end in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game end effect control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the continuous lock state transfer lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus completion | finish check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation | movement check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU (Central Processing Unit) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the production content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the start command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in normal state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in chance zone in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process of 7 equal pseudo | simulation bonuses in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process in ART in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the display command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of the payout completion command reception in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of bonus end command reception in one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

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

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations are those related to “winning” that gives the player benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, bonus game operation, etc., and other so-called “losing” And are provided.

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

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

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

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

  Also, in the pachislot, in the series of operations described above, there are various effects using video display performed by a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Done. In the present embodiment, a reel effect (reel action) and a lock are also performed in a game state referred to as a “continuous lock state” (“chance zone”) described later.

  When the start lever is operated, 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 determining means determines the effect content to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. In this way, in the pachislot machine, the player has the 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 possible to improve the player's interest.

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

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

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

  In the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 10 (notification means) is provided. The liquid crystal display device 10 includes a display screen including a display window 4 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the entire display screen including the display window 4 is used to display an image and execute an effect.

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

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

A 7-segment LED (Light Emitting) is displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10.
A 7-segment display 6 made of a diode is provided. The 7-segment display 6 is stored in the interior of the pachislot machine 1, the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the paid-out number). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed.

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

  The medal slot 11 is provided to accept a medal that is inserted into the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted through the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called Credit function). In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the number of medals that can be inserted in one game is either two or three (see FIG. 13).

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

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

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

  The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. The lamp 20 is configured by an LED or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content. In addition, the speakers 21L and 21R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly configured by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display drive circuit 64, and a hopper drive circuit 65, as shown in FIG. , And a payout completion signal circuit 66.

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

  The main ROM 52 includes control programs for various processes (see FIGS. 60 to 87 described later) executed by the main CPU 51, data tables such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 43 described later), and a sub-control circuit 42. On the other hand, data and the like for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 44 to 49 to be described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

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

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

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of sliding symbols in the game is set to 4 symbols. Therefore, for example, when a stop button corresponding to a predetermined reel is pressed during a game, the predetermined reel design located in the corresponding area on the winning determination line in the display window 4 and up to four ahead A symbol existing in the range is a symbol that can be stopped in the region.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 10, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp group 20 are connected to the sub control circuit 42, and the operation of these peripheral devices is controlled by the sub control circuit. 42.

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

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

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the reel effect (reel action) and the lock are also performed in a game state referred to as “continuous lock state (chance zone)” to be described later, and the reel operation control at this time is performed by the main control circuit 41. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, various data tables (see FIGS. 41 to 43) necessary for reel production and locking are also stored in the main ROM 52.

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

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

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

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table defines a correspondence relationship between a symbol combination predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination (storage area), and a payout number. 7 to 10, the combination of symbols displayed when the small role related to “Bell” is won internally but the combination of the symbol related to “Bell” cannot be displayed. ("Bell spill 1" to "Bell spill 20") are also described. The display of the symbol combinations related to these “bell spills” is one of the transition conditions for the RT gaming state, as will be described later.

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

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

  Further, the “storage area” data in the display combination column is data for designating a display combination storage area (see FIG. 44) described later in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, 25 display combination storage areas are provided. In the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and having different contents are managed as different display combinations depending on the “storage area”.

  The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the combination of symbols to which a numerical value of 1 or more is given as the “paid-out number” data, the same number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, for example, when one of “middle bell 1” to “middle bell 8” is determined as the display combination, medals are paid out. In this case, 14 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted sheets (3 or 2). For example, when any one of “watermelon upper stage 1” to “watermelon upper stage 8” is determined as the display combination and the inserted number is 3, 12 medals are paid out, and the inserted number is 2 In the case of a sheet, 14 medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the display combination from which such medals are paid out is collectively referred to as “small combination”.

  In the present embodiment, combinations of symbols relating to replay (replay) as a display combination, for example, “7 Lip”, “BAR Lip”, “Lip”, “Chance” shown in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. When any one of the symbol combinations related to “Lip” and “RT1 Lip” to “RT4 Lip” is determined, the re-game is performed. Further, when one of “BB1” and “BB2” is determined as the display combination, the big bonus game is activated.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table stores data stored in a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 45), which will be described later, provided in the main RAM 53, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter during a bonus game. Stipulate.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game being operated. In the present embodiment, a regular bonus (“RB”) and a big bonus (“BB”) are provided as bonus games. Note that “RB” is a so-called first type special combination. “BB” is referred to as an accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special accessory, and “RB” is operated continuously. Therefore, when “BB” is activated, “RB” is also activated. In the present embodiment, two types of “BB” (“BB1” and “BB2”) are provided. In the present embodiment, “BB1” and “BB2” are managed by the same game state flag, but the present invention is not limited to this, and individual game state flags are assigned to “BB1” and “BB2”. It may be given.

  The numerical value of the bonus end number counter stipulated in the bonus operation time table is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out (specified number) that triggers the end of the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the operations of “BB1” and “BB2” are ended when a larger number of medals are paid out than the prescribed number “336”.

  Specifically, first, the numerical value of the “bonus end number counter” defined in the bonus operation time table is actually stored in the bonus end number counter. Next, after the BB operation, every time a medal is paid out, the value of the bonus end number counter is subtracted. Then, the operation of “BB” is terminated on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (negative value).

  The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played at the time of RB operation, so-called possible number of games. The winning possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can display a combination of symbols related to winning at the time of RB operation, so-called winning possible number.

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

  In the present embodiment, as the RT gaming state, six types of states, RT0 gaming state to RT5 gaming state, having different winning probabilities for replaying (replay) are provided. Specifically, as shown in various internal lottery tables described later (see FIGS. 14 to 19), the winning probability (medium probability) of the replay in the RT2 gaming state is the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state. It becomes higher than that (low probability), and the winning probability (high probability) of the replay in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state is higher than that in the RT2 gaming state.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the RT transition table to control the transition of the RT gaming state. For details of the transition flow of the RT gaming state, More specific description will be given later with reference to FIG. In the present specification, for example, “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state” are game states controlled by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) (including “BB gaming state” described later). It is also called “game state”.

[Internal lottery table determination table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines a correspondence relationship between the internal lottery table used in various gaming states, the number of medals inserted, and the number of lotteries.

  For example, when the game state is a general game (non-bonus game) state, an internal lottery table for general game state (see FIGS. 14 to 19) described later is used, and “54” is set as the number of lotteries. When the gaming state is the RB gaming state (BB gaming state), an RB gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 20) described later is used, and “1” is set as the number of lotteries. In the present embodiment, when the game state is a general game (non-bonus game) state, one game is performed by inserting three medals, and when the game state is an RB game state (BB game state). One game is played with the insertion of two medals.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines the correspondence between the data pointer and the lottery value when this data pointer is determined in various winning numbers.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is used for designating an internal symbol combination defined by an internal symbol combination determination table (see FIGS. 21 to 27) described later. It is data. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. The lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting the expected value of the lottery set in advance.

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

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

(1) General gaming state (RT0) internal lottery table FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of a general gaming state internal lottery table (RT0). This internal lottery table for a general gaming state is used when the gaming state is a general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is an RT0 gaming state.

  The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines the relationship between the lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “54” and the data pointer. For example, in the general gaming state, when referring to the general gaming state internal lottery table, the probability that the winning number “1” is won and “1” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer is “8400 / 65536 ".

  In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal winning combination corresponding to the small role / replay data pointers “1” to “27” is a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “7 lip” “ BAR Lip ”,“ Rip ”,“ Chance Lip ”,“ RT1 Lip ”to“ RT4 Lip ”) (see the internal winning combination determination table for small / replay shown in FIGS. 22 to 27 described later). In the RT0 gaming state, in each setting (settings 1 to 6), the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the re-game is “8977”. Therefore, in the RT0 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game is won internally is “8977/65536”.

  In addition, the internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers “28” to “51” is a predetermined internal winning combination (for example, “bell”, “determined combination”, “watermelon”, “ Internal winning combination for “Gate”, “Strong Gate”, “Medium Cherry”, “Square Cherry”, and “Strong Cherry”). In the winning numbers “1” to “51”, the bonus pointer is “0”, and “BB” and the other combination (small role / replay) do not overlap.

  In the general game state internal lottery table, a winning pointer “52” is assigned a bonus pointer “1”, and a small role / replay data pointer “0” is assigned. In other words, in the winning number “52”, only “BB” (“BB1” and “BB2”) is won internally, and “BB” and other roles (small role / replay) are not duplicated (described later). (Refer to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 21).

  Further, in the general game state internal lottery table, the winning pointer “53” is assigned the bonus pointer “1” and the small role / replay data pointer “26”. The winning number “54” is assigned a bonus pointer “1” and a small role / replay data pointer “51”. That is, in the winning numbers “53” and “54”, “BB” and other combinations (small combination / replay) are won in duplicate. In the RT0 gaming state, the sum of lottery values for each winning number in each setting is “21490”, and the probability of “losing” is “44046/65536”.

(2) RT1 internal lottery table FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration of the RT1 internal lottery table. The RT1 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 internal lottery table defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers in the winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the RT1 internal lottery table is selected, the lottery values defined for the winning numbers “1” to “27” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. The lottery value defined in the internal lottery table is overwritten. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “28” to “54” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT1 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “11077”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination relating to re-game is won internally is “11077/65536”, which is slightly higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (8977/65536).

(3) RT2 internal lottery table FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration of the RT2 internal lottery table. The RT2 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state. The RT2 internal lottery table defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers in the winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the RT2 internal lottery table is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “27” in the general gaming state (RT0) internal lottery table shown in FIG. The lottery value defined in the internal lottery table is overwritten. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “28” to “54” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT2 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “20000”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT2 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game is won is “20000/65536”, which is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (8977/65536 and 11077/65536). In the internal lottery table for RT2, lottery values (“1250”) are defined for each of the winning numbers “7” to “22”, and related to “RT1 lip”, “RT3 lip”, and “RT4 lip”. It is set so that the internal winning combination of replay is easy to win.

(4) RT3 internal lottery table FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration of the RT3 internal lottery table. The RT3 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state. The RT3 internal lottery table defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers in the winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the RT3 internal lottery table is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “27” in the general gaming state (RT0) internal lottery table shown in FIG. The lottery value defined in the internal lottery table is overwritten. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “28” to “54” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT3 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “36087”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT3 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game is won is “36087/65536”, which is higher than that in the RT2 gaming state (20000/65536).

(5) RT4 internal lottery table FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration of the RT4 internal lottery table. The RT4 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. The RT4 internal lottery table defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers in the winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the RT4 internal lottery table is selected, in the general gaming state (RT0) internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “27” The lottery value specified in the lottery table is overwritten. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “28” to “54” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT4 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “21251”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT4 gaming state, the probability of winning the internal winning combination related to re-playing is “21251/65536”, which is lower than that in the RT3 gaming state (36087/65536), but that in the RT2 gaming state (20000 / Slightly higher than that of 65536). In the internal lottery table for RT4, a lottery value (“21251”) is defined only for the winning number “24”, and is set so that the internal winning combination of the replay related to “7 lips” is easy to win. Yes.

(6) RT5 internal lottery table FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the configuration of the RT5 internal lottery table. The RT5 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT5 gaming state. The RT5 internal lottery table defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers in the winning numbers “1” to “27”.

  When the RT5 internal lottery table is selected, the lottery values defined in the winning numbers “1” to “27” in the general gaming state (RT0) internal lottery table shown in FIG. The lottery value defined in the internal lottery table is overwritten. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers “1” to “27”) related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the same lottery value is used without changing the lottery values of the winning numbers “28” to “54” in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in the RT5 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers “1” to “27” corresponding to the internal winning combination relating to the replay (replay) of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is “8977”. It becomes. Therefore, in the RT5 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game is won is “8977/65536”, which is the same as that in the RT0 gaming state. In the RT5 gaming state, the winning probability (8977/65536) of the winning number “1” is slightly higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (8400/65536).

  Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, the probability of winning the internal winning combination related to re-game is changed according to the RT gaming state, so the probability of “losing” also changes according to the RT gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the standard game state (RT0) internal lottery table serving as a reference, winning numbers “1” to “1” corresponding to the internal winning combinations related to replay (replay) according to the RT game state. Although the table defining only the lottery value of “27” is used to change only the lottery value related to replay, the present invention is not limited to this. Separately from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (for RT0), an internal lottery table for RT1 to RT5 that defines the relationship between lottery values and data pointers for all winning numbers may be provided.

(6) RB internal lottery table FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an RB internal lottery table. This RB internal lottery table is referred to when the gaming state is the RB gaming state (BB gaming state). The RB internal lottery table defines the correspondence between lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning number “1”.

  In this embodiment, since the lottery value of the winning number “1” defined in the RB internal lottery table is “65536”, the winning number “1” is always won in the BB gaming state (RB gaming state). The small pointer / replay data pointer “52” is acquired. Note that the internal winning combinations corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointer “52” are all “small winning combinations” (see the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay shown in FIGS. 22 to 27 described later). The lottery value defined for the winning number “1” is commonly used in the settings 1 to 6.

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

  The “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. The “internal winning combination” is represented by 1-byte data as in the “display combination” in the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, and is a unique symbol for each bit in the 1-byte data. Are assigned. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of “internal winning combination” is “lost”, but this is a combination of all symbols defined by the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. Indicates that the display of is not allowed.

(1) Bonus internal winning combination determination table FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a configuration of the bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines internal winning combinations related to the operation of the bonus game with respect to bonus data pointers “1” to “4”.

  In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, “◯” indicates an internal winning combination to be won in the acquired bonus data pointer. For example, when “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer, “BB1” and “BB2” are duplicated as internal winning combinations.

(2) Small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table FIGS. 22 to 27 are diagrams showing the configuration of the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table defines small winning combinations and replay winning combinations that are internally won for “1” to “52” of the small winning combination / replay data pointer. That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines a correspondence relationship between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination relating to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination relating to the replay operation.

  The symbol “◯” in the small winning combination / replay winning symbol determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired small winning combination / replay data pointer. For example, when “1” is acquired as the data pointer for the small part / replay, “Rip Upper 1” to “Rip Upper 8”, “Rip CD (Crossdown) 1” to “Rip” “CD8” and “Lip CU (cross-up) 1” to “Lip CU4” are duplicated. Further, for example, when “28” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay, “Bell middle stage 1” to “Bell middle stage 8”, “Bell CD1”, and “Bell CD2” are used as the internal winning combinations. ""

[Cylinder stop number selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table will be described. The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small role / replay data pointer and the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

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

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

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel stop initial setting table defines a correspondence relationship between the rotation stop number and various data used in a pull-in priority table selection process described later and a number of sliding pieces determination process of each reel described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes the rotation stop number, the pull-in priority table selection table number, the pull-in priority table number, the forward push table selection data, the forward push table change data, and the forward push push The correspondence relationship between the table change initial data and the table selection data at the time of irregular pressing is defined.

  The pull-in priority table selection table number and the pull-in priority table number are data used for the pull-in priority table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initial setting table, if a pull-in priority table number corresponding to the turning stop number is defined, it corresponds to the pull-in priority table number defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 37). Data relating to the priority order of the display combination can be acquired. In addition, in the reel stop initial setting table, if the drawing priority table number corresponding to the turn stop number is not defined, the drawing priority table selection table corresponding to the drawing priority table selection table number (see FIG. 36). With reference to FIG. 4, the pull-in priority table number is determined.

  The forward selection table selection data, the forward push table change data, and the forward push table change initial data designate a stop table (see FIG. 30 and FIGS. 32 to 34) to be referred to when the forward push is performed. It is data for. In this specification, the “forward push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L. Corresponds to the pressing order of “middle left” and “middle left”.

  The irregular pressing time table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 35) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed. In this specification, “anomalous push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. It corresponds to the order of pressing “middle right” and “middle right”.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when there is an appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on a stop table described later (hereinafter referred to as “sliding piece number determination data”), a pull-in priority table described later The number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to (see FIG. 37). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when the priority order is compared for each of the symbols from the stop start position to the 4th symbol position that is the maximum number of sliding symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referenced is properly used according to the forward push and the irregular push. In the case of the forward push, the first stop table (see FIG. 30) at the time of the forward push and the second and third stop stop tables at the time of the forward push (see FIGS. 32 to 34) are referred to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIG. 35) is referred.

[Stop table for first stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the first stop table for forward pressing will be described. The forward stop first stop table shown in FIG. 30 is referred to when the forward push table selection data is “01”. The first stop table at the time of forward pressing defines the correspondence relationship between the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L, the number of sliding pieces determination data, and the change status. The change status is used when referring to a forward pressing control change table (see FIG. 31) described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the forward change control change table will be described. The forward push control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change data selection value, the change status, and the second and third stop table numbers for forward push. . The change data selection value is a value obtained by adding the table change data and the change status at the time of forward pressing. For example, the change data change value acquired based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29) and the first stop table for forward pressing (see FIG. 30) is “1”, and the left reel 3L is scheduled to stop. If the position is “18”, the change status is “0”, and the stop table number for the second and third stops is “09” at the time of forward pressing. In the forward-pressing control change table, the stop table number is not changed when change table data is not registered at the target position.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described. The stop table for the second and third stops and the stop table for irregularity when pushing forward define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

  32 is referred to when the second and third stop table numbers for stop are “09”. 33 is referred to when the second / third stop table for stoppage is “10”. Furthermore, the second- and third-stop stop tables for forward press shown in FIG. 34 are referred to when the stop-table number for the second and third stops for forward press is “18”.

  The irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 35 is referred to when the irregular time table selection data is “03”. When a combination of stop data of the A line data of each reel surrounded by a thick solid line in the irregular push stop table shown in FIG. 35 is obtained, a combination of symbols related to “bell middle stage 1” (“bell A "-" Bell A "-" Bell A ") is displayed on the winning determination line (center line). When a combination of stop data of A line data of each reel surrounded by a double line in the irregular push stop table is obtained, a combination of symbols (“Bell B” − “Bell B” − “Bell B”) is displayed on the winning determination line (center line).

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

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

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

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

  Whether or not the bit string to be referred to is changed from the “A line” column to the “B line” column refers to the “line change” column and “1” is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not. When it is determined that the line is to be changed, the column “B line” is designated thereafter, and the above search is performed.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The pull-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the pull-in priority selection number and the stop button pressing order, and the pull-in priority table number in each combination. The pull-in priority table number is data for acquiring information related to the priority order of display combinations defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 37).

  For example, when the first drum (left reel 3L) is first stopped, the data in the column of “first drum (left reel) first stop” in the pull-in priority table selection table is referred to. Then, when the first drum (left reel 3L) is stopped for the first time and the pull-in priority table selection data is “1”, the pull-in priority table regardless of the pressing order of the second stop and the third stop. “02” is acquired as the number.

  Further, for example, when the first drum (left reel 3L) is stopped for the first time and the pull-in priority table selection data is “19”, the middle reel 3C is pressed at the second stop, and the right at the third stop. When the reel 3R is pressed (when the pressing order is correct), the pull-in priority table number is changed from “05” to “04”. However, when the first drum (left reel 3L) is stopped for the first time and the pull-in priority table selection data is “19”, the right reel 3R is pressed in the second stop, and the middle reel 3R in the third stop. When is pressed (when the push order is incorrect), the pull-in priority table number is not changed and “05” is acquired as the pull-in priority table number.

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the drawing priority table will be described with reference to FIG. The pull-in priority table defines the correspondence between the pull-in data for each storage area type and the predetermined priority in each of the pull-in priority table numbers “00” to “05”.

  The pull-in priority order table is used for searching whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order of priority stop display (drawn) between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Each pull-in data is similar to “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 21 to 27 and “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. It is represented by byte data, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the one-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-described first stop table for first stop (see FIG. 30). However, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. In other words, in the present embodiment, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols that allow the stop display by the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired from the stop table.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, not only the priority order of the internal winning combination differs according to the pull-in priority table number, but also the number of priority categories differs. Specifically, when the pull-in priority table number is “00” to “02”, the number of priority divisions is 5, and when the pull-in priority table number is “03”, the priority order is And the number of priority priority table numbers is “04” and “05”, the priority priority number is 2. Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority when the pull-in priority table number is “00” will be described, and the description of the priorities in other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.

  When the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the priority “1” includes “watermelon middle stage 3” to “watermelon middle stage 4”, “watermelon CD1” to “watermelon CD4”, “bell lower stage 1” to “ The pull-in data corresponding to the bell lower stage 6 ”and“ RT4 lip 1 ”to“ RT4 lip 8 ”are defined. The priority “2” includes “bell middle stage 1” to “bell middle stage 8”, “RT2 lip 1” to “RT2 lip 4”, and “RT3 lip 1” to “RT3 lip 2”. Is defined.

  The priority “3” includes “all cherries”, “all gates 1” to “all gates 4”, “lip CU1” to “lip CU4”, “lip CD1” to “lip CD8”, and “lip top 1”. Pull-in data corresponding to “Lip upper stage 8”, “7 Lip middle stage 1” to “7 Lip middle stage 10”, and “7 Lip CU1” to “7 Lip CU4” are defined. Note that “all cherries” means all internal winning combinations related to “cherry” defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIGS. 21 to 27 (“middle cherry 1”, “middle cherry 2”, “corner”). Cherry 1 ”,“ horn cherry 2 ”,“ strong cherry 1 ”to“ strong cherry 4 ”). Further, “all gates 1” to “all gates 4” are “gate upper stage 1” to “gate upper stage 4” and “gate lower stage 1” defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIGS. Represents the internal winning combination of “gate lower stage 4” and “strong gate 1” to “strong gate 4”.

  The priority “4” includes “RT1 lip middle stage 1” to “RT1 lip middle stage 2”, “RT1 lip lower stage 9” to “RT1 lip lower stage 16”, “RT1 lip upper stage 1” to “RT1 lip upper stage 8”, In addition, pull-in data corresponding to “7 Lip CU5” to “7 Lip CU6” is defined. The priority “5” includes “chance lip top 1” to “chance lip top 8”, “chance lip CD1” to “chance lip CD3”, “BAR lip top 1” to “BAR lip top 5”, Pull-in data corresponding to “BAR lip middle stage 1” to “BAR lip middle stage 6”, “BB1”, and “BB2” is defined.

  When the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the stop display (withdrawal) of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination specified in the priority “1” is displayed from the stop display of other symbol combinations. Is also given priority.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as described in the priority attraction-in control process of FIG. 78 described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lower search order “5” of the search order table, and the search order “1” is supported. The number of sliding frames is preferentially applied from the numerical value to be used.

[Correspondence table of internal winning combination and pressing order]
Next, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the pressing order will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a correspondence table of internal winning combinations and pressing order, and “RT1” to “RT4” shown in FIG. 39 indicate the RT game state of the transfer destination.

  In this embodiment, FIGS. 21 to 27 show a stop display of various symbol combinations related to “RT1 Lip” to “RT4 Lip” defined in the internal winning combination determination table, and various symbols related to “Bell”. The success or failure of the combination stop display is related to the operation of each RT gaming state as shown in the RT gaming state transition condition in the RT transition table (see FIG. 12). In this embodiment, the order of pressing is different for the success / failure of the stop display of various symbol combinations related to “RT1 Lip” to “RT4 Lip” and the stop display of various symbol combinations related to “Bell”. Is set.

  For example, when “11” is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay, “RT1 Lip”, “RT3 Lip”, and “RT3 Lip” and “RT3 Lip” are defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. Internal winning combinations that permit display of various symbol combinations related to “RT4 Lip” are determined. In this case (small role / replay data pointer “11”), “middle left and right” enclosed in bold solid lines in FIG. 39 and “middle right and left” enclosed in double lines are pressed. Is assigned.

  In other words, if “11” is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer, “RT3 Lip” (“RT3 Lip”) is provided on the condition that the stop button pressed by the player is “middle left and right”. 1 ”or“ RT3 Lip 2 ”) is stopped and displayed. When the stop button pressed by the player is “middle right / left”, the combination of symbols related to “RT4 Lip” (“RT4 Lip 1” to “RT4 Lip 8”) is stopped and displayed. Is done. On the other hand, when the order of pressing performed by the player is not “middle left / right” and “middle right / left”, the combination of symbols related to “RT1 Lip” is stopped and displayed.

  That is, when the player executes the push order surrounded by the thick solid line and the double line in FIG. 39 set in each of the small role / replay data pointers “2” to “22”, It becomes possible to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Note that the “advantageous gaming state” here refers to a gaming state in which a transition to the RT3 gaming state (ART state) is finally possible. In the present embodiment, as shown in the RT transition table of FIG. 12, in order to shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, it is necessary to go through the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state. Therefore, here, not only the RT3 gaming state but also the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are included in the “advantageous gaming state”.

  Further, for example, when “29 to 36” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay, an internal winning combination that permits display of the symbol combination related to “Bell” is determined (FIGS. 21 to 21). 27). Further, the pressing order of “middle left and right” and “middle right and left” surrounded by thick solid lines in FIG. 39 is assigned to the data pointers “29 to 36” for the small role / replay.

  For example, if “29” is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay, the “bell” (“bell” is set on the condition that the pressing order performed by the player is “middle left / right” or “middle right / left”. The combination of symbols relating to “middle stage 1”, “bell middle stage 6” and “bell lower stage 1” to “bell lower stage 6”) is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 21 to 27). On the other hand, if the player's pressing order is not “middle left and right” and “middle right and left”, the combination of symbols related to “bell” if the stop button pressing timing for the rotating reel is a predetermined timing (correct answer) Is stopped. If the timing of pressing the stop button on the rotating reel is other than the predetermined timing (incorrect answer), the combination of symbols related to “Bell spill” (“Bell spill 1” to “Bell spill 20”) ( Is stopped and displayed.

[Pattern winning action flag data table]
Next, the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10).

  For example, when the symbol “gold 7” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 25 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (gold 7) in the reel type “left”, “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to a displayable internal winning combination. Data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is logically AND stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 48) described later.

[Flag conversion table]
Next, the flag conversion table will be described with reference to FIG. The flag conversion table defines the correspondence between the winning number and the production flag number.

  In the present embodiment, in a gaming state referred to as a “continuous lock state (chance zone)” described later, a predetermined reel effect and lock are executed according to the winning number (internal winning combination). It is determined according to the number, and the production flag number is a value used at that time. The flag conversion table is referred to during an effect flag selection process (see FIG. 64) described later.

[Direction lottery table for continuous lock state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, a continuous lottery effect lottery table will be described. The continuous lottery effect lottery table defines a correspondence relationship between the production flag number, the count subtraction value, the production content lottery value, and the production lottery value.

  The continuous lottery effect lottery table is referred to in the lottery processing (see FIG. 66) during the continuous lock state described later. The count subtraction value, the effect content lottery value, and the effect lottery value are used to control the effect operation in a “continuous lock state (chance zone)” described later.

  Note that each internal winning combination described in the “content” column of the continuous lottery effect lottery table is an internal winning combination that is won by the corresponding effect flag number (winning number). For example, in the effect lottery table for the continuous lock state in FIG. 42, “normal & pushing order lip” corresponds to the effect flag number “02”. In this case, the production flag number “02” corresponds to the winning numbers “2” to “22” and “25” to “27” (see FIG. 41). The internal symbol combination corresponding to the data pointer is “normal & push order lip”.

[Reel production pattern table]
Next, the reel effect pattern table (lock type determining means) will be described with reference to FIG. The reel effect pattern table shows a correspondence relationship between the value of the reel effect pattern, the count subtraction value, and the value of the continuous lock state counter (storage means). The reel effect pattern table is referred to in a game start lock process (see FIG. 69) and a game end lock process (see FIG. 81), which will be described later.

  For example, when the count subtraction value is “1”, a predetermined effect (“1 subtraction action”) corresponding to the reel effect pattern value “01” is performed. In the “1 subtraction action”, for example, effects such as a single reel action and a locking operation are performed.

  Further, for example, when the value of the continuous lock state counter is “1”, a predetermined effect (“definite notification (1 subtraction action)”) corresponding to the value “04” of the reel effect pattern is performed. In the “confirmation notification (1 subtraction action)”, for example, not only one reel action and locking operation, but also an effect of notifying on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10 that the transition to ART is confirmed is performed. Is called.

  As shown in the reel effect pattern table (FIG. 43) and the continuous lock state effect lottery table (FIG. 42), in this embodiment, the count subtraction value is any one of “1” to “3”. Therefore, in the “continuous lock state”, a count subtraction value of at least “1” or more is obtained for each unit game.

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, although explanation is omitted (not shown), various effect random numbers, various control data, and various flags used in reel effect and lock effect control in the “continuous lock state (chance zone)” described later. Are also provided in the main RAM 53 (for example, an effect random number storage area, an effect flag number storage area, which will be described later).

[Display combination storage area]
First, the structure of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area includes display combination storage areas 1 to 25 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 25, when “1” stands for a predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the winning determination line. It shows that. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning or the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game is not displayed on the winning determination line.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area and a carryover combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area includes storage areas 1 to 22 of the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 22, when “1” stands for a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “lost”.

  Further, the carryover combination storage area is composed of the storage area 1 of the display combination storage area shown in FIG. As a result of the internal lottery, when one of “BB1” and “BB2” is determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is stored as a carryover combination in the carryover combination storage area. Specifically, data “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to one of “BB1” and “BB2”. The data of the carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is cleared until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, “Friday 7”-“Friday 7”-“Friday 7”) is displayed on the winning determination line. It is kept without being. In addition, while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area (while the flag is set: between the flags), in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area. Stored.

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

  When “1” is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit in the game state flag storage area, it indicates that the bonus game corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. For example, when “1” is set in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area, the operation of “BB” is performed and the game state is BB.

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

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

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

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol code storage area, for each winning determination line, the symbol code (symbol code storage region 1) of the symbol of the reel that has been stopped most recently and the roles that can be displayed (symbol code storage regions 2 to 26) are stored. Is done. After all the reels are stopped, the symbol codes corresponding to the display combination are stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 26.

  In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 40), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG. When a plurality of winning determination lines (valid lines) are provided, the same number of symbol code storage areas as the number of winning determination lines is provided.

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

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

  The contents of the priority level pull-in data stored in the pull-in priority level data storage area differ depending on the type of the pull-in priority level table number in the pull-in priority level table (see FIG. 37) referred to when determining the pull-in priority level data. . The pull-in priority data indicates that the higher the value, the higher the priority. On the other hand, the pull-in priority data with the lowest priority is prohibited from being stopped.

  By referring to the drawing priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the pull-in priority data becomes the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the pull-in priority data indicates the rank between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the pull-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the above-described search order table (see FIG. 38).

<Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described.

[AT lottery table]
The AT lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery table is based on an internal winning combination (data point for small role / replay), winning “AT (Assist Time)”, winning “7 bonus pseudo bonuses” described later, and these non-winning lotteries. Specify the value. In this specification, for example, various game states related to effects controlled by the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81) are referred to as “sub game states” such as “7-set pseudo bonus” described later.

  In the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 50, “Replay A” is all the internal winning combinations related to the replay other than the internal winning combination related to the replay of the small role / replay data pointer “23”. The “middle right bell” is an internal winning combination related to the “bell” of the small role / replay data pointers “29” to “44”. The “common bell” is an internal winning combination related to “bell” of the small role / replay data pointer “28”. The “weak watermelon” is an internal winning combination relating to “watermelon” of the small role / replay data pointer “45”. The “strong watermelon” is an internal winning combination related to the “watermelon” of the small role / replay data pointers “46” and “47”. The “chance lip” is an internal winning combination related to the “chance lip” of the small role / replay data pointer “23”. The “weak cherry” is an internal winning combination related to “cherry” of the small role / replay data pointer “48”. The “strong cherry” is an internal winning combination relating to “cherry” of the small role / replay data pointer “49”. The “medium cherry” is an internal winning combination related to “cherry” of the small role / replay data pointer “50”. The “determined combination” is an internal winning combination related to the “determined combination” of the small combination / replay data pointer “51”.

  In this embodiment, when “AT” is activated, the player does not simply notify the determined internal winning combination to the player, but for example, the player intentionally displays the determined internal winning combination on the winning determination line. Information for making it possible to be notified. When “AT” is activated, the type of the determined internal winning combination, the position where the determined internal winning combination can be displayed within the specified time range, and the determined internal winning combination on the winning determination line. Information such as a stop order to be stopped and displayed may be suggested to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, AT lottery processing is performed with reference to the AT lottery table during processing in a normal state described later (see FIG. 92). In this AT lottery process, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0-32767” are sequentially subtracted by a lottery value defined according to the internal winning combination in the AT lottery table. Then, by determining whether or not the result of the subtraction has become negative, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not “AT” has been won and whether or not “7-matched pseudo bonus” has been won.

  In the AT lottery table, lottery values are defined not only for “AT winning” and “seven matched pseudo bonus winning” but also for “non-winning”. In other words, in the AT lottery process, one of “AT winning”, “7-set pseudo bonus winning” and “non-winning” is determined. For example, if the internal winning combination is “Replay A”, “AT non-winning” is always determined. If the internal winning combination is “weak watermelon”, “AT winning” is determined with a probability of “328/32768”, and “7-match pseudo bonus winning” is determined with a probability of “776/32768”. The

[Pseudo bonus medium point lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, the pseudo bonus medium point lottery table will be described. The pseudo bonus mid-point lottery table is a pseudo bonus mid-point (“0” to “6”) that can be acquired in accordance with an internal winning combination (small role / replay data point) during the operation of “7-set pseudo bonus” described later. Any one)).

  In the pseudo bonus medium point lottery table shown in FIG. 51, “Replay B” is a replay other than the internal winning combination related to the replay of the small role / replay data pointers “23”, “24” and “26”. All internal winning roles related to. “BAR Lip” is an internal winning combination related to the replay of the small role / replay data pointer “24”. “7 Lip” is an internal winning combination related to the replay of the small role / replay data pointer “26”.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of the 7-set pseudo bonus mid-process (see FIG. 94) described later, the pseudo-bonus mid-point lottery processing is performed with reference to the pseudo-bonus mid-point lottery table. At this time, for example, if the internal winning combination is “common bell”, the pseudo bonus medium point “1” or “3” is acquired with the probability of “8192/32768”, and the probability of “16384/32768” The pseudo bonus medium point “0” is acquired.

[Pseudo bonus medium top lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the pseudo bonus medium addition lottery table will be described. The extra bonus medium lottery table shows the number of ART games (0, 10, 20, 30) that can be added in accordance with the internal winning combination (small role / replay data point) during the operation of “7-set pseudo bonus” described later. And a lottery value of 50).

  In the present embodiment, at the time of the 7-set pseudo bonus mid-process described later (see FIG. 94), a lottery process for the number of added games is performed with reference to the pseudo-bonus mid-point lottery table. At this time, for example, if the internal winning combination is “chance lip”, the winning game number “10” is won with a probability of “30720/32768”, and the additional game number “10” with a probability of “1024/32768”. Win 20 ”or“ 30 ”.

[Lottery table at the end of the pseudo bonus]
Next, the lottery table at the end of the pseudo bonus will be described with reference to FIG. The lottery table at the end of the pseudo bonus indicates the number of ART games that can be added according to the obtained pseudo bonus midpoint (any one of 0 to 6) when the later-described “7-set pseudo bonus” is finished. 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100) are determined.

  In the present embodiment, lottery processing (additional lottery) of the number of added games is performed with reference to the lottery table at the end of the pseudo bonus at the time of the seven-set pseudo bonus middle processing (see FIG. 94) described later. At this time, for example, if the point in the pseudo bonus is “6”, the added game number “100” is always won.

[Additional lottery table]
Next, an additional lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. The extra lottery table shows the number of ART games that can be added (0, 10, and so on) according to the internal winning combination (small role / replay data point) during a sub gaming state referred to as an “ART state” (RT3 gaming state) described later. A lottery value of any one of 20, 30, 50, 70, 90 and 100) is defined.

  In the extra lottery table shown in FIG. 54, “Replay C” indicates all internal winning combinations related to replays other than the internal winning combinations related to replay of the small role / replay data pointers “23” and “26”. It is.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of ART processing described later (see FIG. 95), lottery processing of the number of added games is performed with reference to the additional lottery table. At this time, for example, if the internal winning combination is “weak watermelon”, the winning game number “10” is won with the probability of “24576/32768”, and the additional game number “ Win 50 ”or“ 70 ”.

[Addition flag lottery table]
Next, an additional flag lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, three types (“mode 1” to “mode 3”) of addition flag lottery (ART continuous lottery) performed in an “ART state” (RT3 gaming state) described later are prepared. In each of the “mode 1” to “mode 3”, the extra flag lottery table shows whether the “addition flag” (ART continuation) is won or not according to the internal winning combination (data point for small role / replay). Specify the lottery value.

  Here, the addition flag lottery mode will be described while explaining an outline of the transition flow of the sub game state between the “normal state” (ART inactive) and the “ART state” in the present embodiment. The details of the transition flow of the sub gaming state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as a route for shifting the sub gaming state from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state” described later, a route for directly changing from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state” ( Route 1) and a route (route 2) for shifting from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state” via a “7-set pseudo bonus” described later are provided. In the present embodiment, after the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state” by either one of the routes 1 and 2, an additional flag lottery (continuation of ART) is performed in the “ART first hit state”. Lottery). Further, when “addition flag win” is determined in the addition flag lottery during “ART first hit state”, the sub gaming state is changed from “ART first hit state” to “ART high continuation state” (“ART state”). "ART state in which the continuation probability of" is higher). Even in the “ART high continuation state”, the “ART state” additional flag lottery is performed.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the mode of the extra flag lottery in the “ART first hit state” performed after the sub gaming state shifts to “ART first hit state” via the route 1 is referred to as “mode 1” here. Call it. On the other hand, the mode of the extra flag lottery in the “ART first hit state” performed after the sub gaming state shifts to “ART first hit state” via the route 2 is referred to as “mode 2” here. In addition, the mode of the extra flag lottery performed in the “ART high continuation state” is referred to as “mode 3”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, in each mode, the probability (lottery) of “addition flag winning” varies depending on the internal winning combination (small combination / replay data point). In the present embodiment, the probability of “addition flag winning” in “mode 2” (ART state continuation probability) is higher than that of “mode 1”, and the “addition flag winning” in “mode 3” The lottery value is set so that the probability (continuation probability of the ART state) is higher than that of “mode 2”.

  In the example of the extra flag lottery table shown in FIG. 55, when the number of games in the ART state is “40”, the continuation probability of the ART state in “Mode 1” is 33%, and the continuation probability of the ART state in “Mode 2”. Is 50%, and the continuation probability of the ART state in “mode 3” is 83%. These continuation probabilities are obtained by adding the number of games “40” to the expected value per game for which “addition flag winning” is determined.

[Navigation table]
Next, the navigation table will be described with reference to FIG. The navigation table defines the correspondence between various internal winning combinations (small role / replay data pointer) and the presence or absence of navigation (notification) in each sub gaming state.

  In the navigation table shown in FIG. 56, “RT1 Lip” is an internal symbol combination related to “RT1 Lip” of the small role / replay data pointers “2” to “5”. “RT2-3 Lip” is an internal winning combination related to “RT2 Lip” and “RT3 Lip” of the small role / replay data pointers “6” to “10”. “RT2 Lip” is an internal symbol combination related to “RT2 Lip” of the small role / replay data pointers “11” to “22”. “BAR (Tempai) Lip” is an internal winning combination related to “BAR Lip” of the data pointers “26” and “27” for the small role / replay.

  In addition, when a combination of the sub gaming state in which “◯” in FIG. 56 is defined and the internal winning combination is established, a predetermined navigation (notification) is performed, and in the combination in which “−” is defined, navigation is performed. Do not do.

  Specifically, in the combination of the sub game state in which “◯” in FIG. 56 is defined and the internal winning combination, predetermined navigation is performed so that the player is advantageous. In addition, in the combination of “7-matched pseudo bonus” and “BAR (Tempai) Lip” defined as “○ (reverse pressing)”, the symbol combination related to “BAR Lip” is aligned on the winning determination line ( In order to make it appear, the player pushes the reverse press (the order of pressing “right middle left”) to the player. On the other hand, in the combination of “ART first hit state” or “ART high continuation state” and “BAR (Tempai) Lip” with “○ (forward press)” specified, the combination of symbols related to “BAR Lip” is awarded In order to prevent them from being aligned on the judgment line, the player pushes forward pushes ("left middle right" push order) to the player.

  In addition, in the combination of “7-set pseudo bonus preparation state” and “RT Lip 2” in which “◯ (RT4)” in FIG. RT4 game in which an RT winning state wins an internal winning combination related to “7 lips” with a high probability so that a combination of symbols related to Predetermined navigation (notification) for shifting to the state is performed. Then, in order to start ART in the combination of “preparation state of ART first hit state” or “preparation state of ART high continuation state” and “RT2 lip” defined by “◯ (RT3)” In addition, a predetermined navigation is performed for the RT gaming state to shift to the RT3 gaming state.

<Game state transition flow>
[Transition flow of main game state]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, six types of game states “RT0 game state” to “RT5 game state” are provided as RT game states. Then, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and controls transitions between “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state” and “BB gaming state”. Here, with reference to FIG. 57, a transition flow of the main game state between “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state” and “BB gaming state” controlled by the main CPU 51 will be described.

  First, at the time of shipment or at the end of “BB”, the main gaming state becomes “RT0 gaming state”. Next, in the “RT0 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols related to “Bell spill” (any one of “Bell spill 1” to “Bell spill 20” in FIG. 10) is displayed on the winning determination line. The main gaming state shifts from “RT0 gaming state” to “RT1 gaming state”.

  In the “RT1 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols related to “RT2 Lip” (any one of “RT2 Lip 1” to “RT2 Lip 4” in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning determination line, The gaming state shifts from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT2 gaming state”.

  In “RT2 gaming state”, “Bell spill” or “RT1 lip” (“RT1 lip upper stage 1” to “RT1 lip upper stage 8”, “RT1 lip lower stage 1” to “RT1 lip lower stage 16” in FIG. 8) , “RT1 lip middle stage 1” and “RT1 lip middle stage 2”) are displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state changes from “RT2 gaming state” to “RT1 gaming”. Transition to "state". Further, in the “RT2 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols related to “RT3 Lip” (“RT3 Lip 1” or “RT3 Lip 2” in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning determination line, the main game The state shifts from “RT2 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state”. Further, in the “RT2 gaming state”, when a combination of symbols related to “RT4 lip” (any one of “RT4 lip 1” to “RT4 lip 8” in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning determination line. The main gaming state shifts from “RT2 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state”.

  In the “RT3 gaming state”, when the symbol combination related to “Bell spill” or “RT1 lip” is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state is changed from “RT3 gaming state” to “RT1 gaming state”. Transition to "state".

  In “RT4 gaming state”, a symbol related to “7 Lip” (any one of “7 Lip middle stage 1” to “7 Lip middle stage 10” and “7 Lip CU1” to “7 Lip CU6” in FIG. 7). Is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state shifts from the “RT4 gaming state” to the “RT3 gaming state”. Further, in the “RT4 gaming state”, when the symbol combination related to “Bell spill” is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state shifts from “RT4 gaming state” to “RT1 gaming state”. . That is, in the “RT0 gaming state” and “RT2 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state”, when the combination of symbols related to “Bell spill” is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state is “RT1 gaming state”. Transition to "state".

  Further, in this embodiment, when “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is internally won in any of the main gaming states from “RT0 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state”, the main gaming state is: A transition is made from any of “RT0 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state”.

  In the “RT5 gaming state”, when the combination of symbols related to “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2” in FIG. 7) is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state is “BB gaming state”. "become. When the operation of “BB” is finished, the main gaming state transitions from “BB gaming state” to “RT0 gaming state”.

[Sub game state transition flow]
As described above, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has an ART function. In the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81) has a sub gaming state in which the ART function (navigation) operates (hereinafter referred to as “ART state”) and a sub gaming state in which the ART function does not operate (hereinafter referred to as “art state”). The transition control of the sub gaming state is performed between the “normal state” and the “normal state”. Here, the transition control of the sub gaming state performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58, as the “ART state”, the “ART state” (hereinafter referred to as “ART first hit state”) when the ART is operated for the first time, and the ART is highly probable. Two types of “ART state” to be continued (hereinafter referred to as “ART high continuation state”) are provided. In this embodiment, between the “normal state” and the “ART state” (“ART first hit state” or “ART high continuation state”), the sub game state is changed in the following four routes (routes 1 to 4). Transition.

(1) Route 1
The route 1 is a route for directly changing the sub gaming state between the “normal state” and the “ART state” (“ART first hit state” or “ART high continuation state”). The “normal state” of the sub gaming state corresponds to the “RT0 gaming state (at shipping)” or the “RT1 gaming state” of the main gaming state, and the “ART state” corresponds to the “RT3 gaming state”.

  In the route 1, in the “normal state”, the AT lottery is won (“AT winning” is determined), and then the symbol combination related to “RT3 Lip” (the first predetermined symbol combination) is on the winning determination line. Is displayed, the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state”. The sub gaming state from when winning the AT lottery until the symbol combination related to “RT3 Lip” is displayed is referred to as “ART initial hit state ready state”. The “ART initial preparation state” is the main game state transition flow (see FIG. 57), and the main game state changes from “RT1 game state” to “RT3 game state” via “RT2 game state”. This corresponds to the state up to the transition (see FIG. 59).

  Also, in Route 1, if the ART is completed for one set without winning the ART continuous lottery (addition flag lottery) in the “ART first hit state”, the sub gaming state is changed from “ART first hit state” to “normal Transition to "state". Further, in the route 1, when the ART setting is completed without winning the ART continuous lottery (addition flag lottery) in the “ART high continuation state”, the sub gaming state is changed from “ART high continuation state” to “normal”. Transition to "state". In this embodiment, there is no route for the sub gaming state to shift directly from the “normal state” to the “ART high continuation state”.

(2) Route 2
In the route 2, the sub game state is changed from the “normal state” to the “ART state” (“ART first hit state” or “ART high continuation state”) via a sub game state called “7-set pseudo bonus”. It is a route to move to. In addition, in the “7-set pseudo bonus”, a predetermined number of games (specific period: 50 games in the present embodiment) are played in the RT3 gaming state in which an internal winning combination related to replay (replay) is won with high probability. . In addition, in the “seven set pseudo bonus”, the number of ART games is added and lottery is performed for each game and at the end of the game.

  In the route 2, first, in the “normal state”, “7-set pseudo bonus” is won by AT lottery using the AT lottery table (see FIG. 50), and “7 lip” (“7 lip middle stage in FIG. 7) is won. 1 ”to“ 7 lip middle stage 10 ”and“ 7 lip CU1 ”to“ 7 lip CU6 ”) are displayed on the winning determination line (second predetermined symbol combination). In such a case, the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “7-set pseudo bonus”. The sub game state from when the “7-matched pseudo bonus” is won until the symbol combination related to “7 lip” is displayed is referred to as a “7-matched pseudo bonus preparation state”. This “7-set pseudo bonus preparation state” means that the main gaming state changes from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT2 gaming state” and “RT4 gaming state” in this order in the transition flow of the main gaming state (see FIG. 57). This corresponds to the state up to the transition to “RT3 gaming state” (see FIG. 59).

  Next, after the predetermined number of games (50 games) have been consumed in the “7-matched pseudo bonus” (after the “7-matched pseudo bonus” has been completed), the sub-game status is changed from the “7-matched pseudo bonus” to the “ART status”. ”. At this time, if the value of the ART game number counter at the end of the “7-matched pseudo bonus” is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (“100” in the present embodiment), the sub gaming state is changed from “7-matched pseudo bonus” to “ “ART high continuation state”. On the other hand, when the value of the ART game number counter at the time of “7-matched pseudo bonus” is less than a predetermined value (“100” in this embodiment), the sub game state is changed from “7-matched pseudo bonus” to “ART first hit status” ”.

(3) Route 3
The route 3 is a route in which the sub game state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART state” (“ART high continuation state”) via a sub game state called “chance zone”. The “chance zone” corresponds to the “RT1 gaming state” of the main gaming state. In the “chance zone”, one or more reel effects and locks are performed during a unit game, and such a unit game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of unit games. Therefore, in this embodiment, the “chance zone” is also referred to as “continuous lock state”.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum duration of the “continuous lock state” is 10 games. Further, in the present embodiment, the reel production and the lock are always performed during the predetermined game (the number of guaranteed games in the “continuous lock state”) from the start of the “continuous lock state” (the “continuous lock state” is maintained) In subsequent games, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to continue the “continuous lock state” for each game. Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of guaranteed games in the “continuous lock state” is three games. In the “continuous lock state”, whether or not the “continuous lock state” is continued for each game after the fourth game. Do the lottery. Further, in the “continuous lock state”, a reel effect (reel action) and a lock corresponding to the winning reel effect pattern are performed, and a count subtraction value corresponding to the winning reel effect pattern (main book) from the value of the continuous lock state counter. In the embodiment, an operation of subtracting “1” to “3”) is also performed. The operation control in the “continuous lock state” will be described in more detail in the operation flow described later.

  In the route 3, first, in the “normal state”, when winning the continuous lock state transition lottery (“10” is stored in the continuous lock state counter), the sub gaming state is changed from the “normal state” to the “chance zone” ( (Continuous lock state). Next, when a specified point (predetermined count subtraction value) is acquired in the “chance zone” (the sum of the count subtraction values acquired in the “chance zone” is “10”, and the value of the continuous lock state counter is “ In the case of “0”), the sub gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “ART high continuation state”. The sub game state from the end of the “chance zone” to the transition to the “ART high continuation state” is referred to as “ART high continuation state preparation state”. This "ART high continuation state ready state" indicates that the main gaming state changes from "RT1 gaming state" to "RT3 gaming state" via "RT2 gaming state" in the transition flow of the main gaming state (see FIG. 57). This corresponds to the state up to the transition (see FIG. 59).

  Also, in route 3, in the “chance zone”, when the specified point (count subtraction value “10”) cannot be obtained, that is, when the “continuous lock state” is not won or not The sub gaming state shifts from the “chance zone” to the “normal state”.

(4) Route 4
The route 4 is a route in which the sub game state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART state” (“ART high continuation state”) via the sub game state called “premium bonus”. “Premium bonus” corresponds to “BB gaming state” of the main gaming state.

  In the route 4, first, “BB” (“BB1” and “BB2”) is won internally in the “normal state”, and then the symbol related to “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2” in FIG. 7). When the combination is displayed on the winning determination line, the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “premium bonus”. Note that the sub gaming state from when “BB” is won until the symbol combination related to “BB” is displayed is referred to as “premium bonus preparation state”. This “Premium Bonus Preparation State” is the main game state transition flow (see FIG. 57), and the main game state passes from “RT1 Game State” to “RT4 Game State” via “RT5 Game State”. This corresponds to the state up to the transition to the “BB gaming state” (see FIGS. 57 and 59).

  Next, in “Premium Bonus”, after “BB” is digested and finished, the combination of symbols related to “RT3 Lip” (“RT3 Lip 1” or “RT3 Lip 2” in FIG. 8) is on the winning judgment line. Is displayed, the sub gaming state shifts from “Premium Bonus” to “ART High Continuation State”. The sub gaming state from the end of “BB” to the display of the symbol combination related to “RT3 Lip” is also referred to as “ART high-continuation state preparation state”. This “ART high continuation state ready state” is the main game state transition flow (see FIG. 57), and the main game state changes from “BB game state” to “RT0 game state”, “RT1 game state”, and “RT2 game”. It corresponds to the state up to the transition to “RT3 gaming state” via the “state” in this order (see FIG. 59).

[Transition during ART state and extra flag lottery]
In the present embodiment, as described above, as the “ART state” (notification), “ART initial hit state” (first notification) and “ART high continuation state” (second and third notifications) are used. Provide. Here, the transition condition between the “ART initial hit state” and the “ART high continuation state”, and the extra flag lottery (ART continuous lottery) performed in each state will be described. Note that both the “ART initial hit state” and the “ART high continuation state” in the sub gaming state correspond to the “RT3 gaming state” in the main gaming state. In the “ART state”, information such as the reel stop order is navigated (notified) to the player based on the navigation table described with reference to FIG. 56 so that the game state is advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the “ART first hit state”, when the winning flag lottery is won, after the “ART first hit state” is finished, the sub gaming state is changed from “ART first hit state” to “ART high continuation state”. ”. In the “ART high continuation state”, if the winning flag lottery is won, the “ART high continuation state” is continued. If the winning flag lottery is not won, the sub gaming state is “ART high continuation state”. Transition from "state" to "normal state" (see route 1 above).

  As described with reference to the additional flag lottery table in FIG. 55 above, the winning probability of the additional flag when the sub gaming state shifts to the “ART first hit state” in the route 2 (“mode 2” additional flag lottery) ( The ART continuation probability) is set higher than that in the case of shifting to the “ART first hit state” on route 1 (“mode 1” extra flag lottery). Specifically, when the number of games in the “ART first hit state” is “40”, the winning probability of the extra flag in mode 2 is set to 50%, and the winning probability in mode 1 is set to 33%.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the extra flag in the extra flag lottery (“mode 3”) in the “ART high continuation state” is the extra flag lottery (“mode 1” and “mode 1” in the “ART first hit state”). It is set higher than that of mode 2 "). Specifically, when the number of games in the “ART high continuation state” is “40”, the winning probability of the extra flag in “Mode 3” is set to 83%.

  In the “ART first hit state”, one set of games is basically played in 40 games (predetermined period), but when the number of ART games in the “seven set pseudo bonus” is won. The game of 40 games + additional games is performed. Therefore, when the sub gaming state shifts to “ART first hit state” in route 2 (“mode 2” extra flag lottery), there is a possibility that the number of ART games will be added by “7-set pseudo bonus”. In this case, as the number of games increases, the winning probability of the extra flag in the “ART first hit state” also increases.

  Further, in the “ART high continuation state”, one set of games is basically performed in 40 games (predetermined period), but the sub game state is directly changed from “7-set pseudo bonus” to “ART high continuation state”. In the case of shifting to (2), the number of extra games (100) won in the extra lottery by adding the number of ART games of “seven pseudo bonuses” is added. Therefore, even when the sub gaming state shifts directly from the “7-matched pseudo bonus” to the “ART high continuation state”, the number of games increases, and the winning probability of the extra flag in the “ART high continuation state” increases.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an extra flag lottery (ART continuous lottery) is performed for each game in the “ART first hit state” and the “ART high continuation state”. Then, if the winning flag lottery is won in the middle of the set, the extra lottery for the number of ART games is performed for each game in the subsequent game. At this time, the player may be informed that when the extra flag is won, the player can be notified that the lottery for adding the number of ART games can be performed by winning the extra flag. In addition, it may be configured to notify that a predetermined condition is satisfied at a timing such as when a predetermined game is exhausted after winning of the additional flag after the number of ART games is ready to be drawn.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the notification of the number of games added by the winning of the additional number of ART games may be performed after the winning of the additional flag and before the notification of the winning of the additional flag, or after the winning of the additional flag In addition, it may be performed after the addition flag winning notification. In addition, the number of games added by the winning of the number of ART games to be added may be notified when the initial number of games given at the start of the ART is digested. Note that it may be configured such that it is not possible to know when the ART will end without notifying the number of games added by winning the lottery by adding the number of ART games.

[Relationship between main game state flow and sub game state flow]
FIG. 59 shows a game flow in which the transition flow of the main gaming state (RT gaming state) shown in FIG. 57 and the transition flow of the sub gaming state shown in FIG. 58 are combined. Note that the gaming state indicated by the solid line block in FIG. 59 is the sub gaming state, and the gaming state indicated by the broken line block is the main gaming state. Also, in FIG. 59, for simplicity of explanation, the blocks of “ART first hit state” and “ART high continuation state” are collectively shown as one block “ART state”. Furthermore, in order to simplify the description, FIG. 59 shows only an example in which the RT gaming state transitions from the “RT1 gaming state” to the “RT5 gaming state” with regard to the transition of the “premium bonus preparation state”.

  As shown in FIG. 59, in the preparation state between the sub gaming states, the main CPU 51 performs transition control of the main gaming state (RT gaming state). For example, in the “7 ready pseudo bonus preparation state”, the main CPU 51 causes the main gaming state to go from “RT1 gaming state (normal state)” to “RT2 gaming state” and “RT4 gaming state” in this order. Transition control of the main gaming state is performed so as to shift to the “RT3 gaming state”. At this time, this RT gaming state transition control is the control described in FIG. 57 (for example, display control of a predetermined symbol combination).

  In the present embodiment, the transition between the main gaming state and the sub gaming state is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS.

  For example, a configuration is provided in which the sub gaming state is transitioned from “7-matched pseudo bonus”, “ART first hit state” or “ART high continuation state” (main gaming state is “RT3 gaming state”) to “chance zone”. May be. In this case, a predetermined profit may be given to the player according to the sub game state of the transfer source. For example, when the sub game state is shifted from “7-set pseudo bonus” to “chance zone”, a predetermined game is added to the number of ART games in “ART first hit state” when a specified point is acquired in “chance zone”. You may make it add a number. Further, for example, when the sub gaming state is shifted from the “ART first hit state” to the “chance zone”, the shift to the “ART high continuation state” may be confirmed. Further, when the sub gaming state is shifted from the “ART high continuation state” to the “chance zone”, the addition of the number of ART sets in the “ART high continuation state” may be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which only one type of winning flag (ART continuation probability) in the “ART high continuation state” (83% in 40 games) is provided is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, in the “ART high continuation state”, a plurality of winning probabilities for the addition flag may be provided. In this case, when a specific condition is satisfied in the “ART high continuation state”, a higher winning probability of the extra flag may be selected.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts random values (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random values in a random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts the first to third effect random numbers used in the reel effect and lock control in the “continuous lock state”, and provides the extracted first to third effect random numbers in the main RAM 53. It is stored in the effect random number storage area (not shown). In the present embodiment, each of the first effect random number value and the second effect random number value is extracted from the range of 0 to 255, and the third effect random number value is extracted from 0 to 65535.

  When the extracted various random number values are stored in a predetermined random value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random value extracted in S4. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 62 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an effect flag selection process (S7). Details of the effect flag selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 described later. Then, the main CPU 51 performs a game start effect control process (S8). In this process, the type of reel effect and lock performed in the “continuous lock state” is determined. The details of the game start effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop initial setting processing (S9). Details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S10). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. Note that the start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game start lock process (S11). In this process, the reel effect and lock at the start of the game corresponding to the type of reel effect and lock performed in the “continuous lock state” determined in the process of S8 are performed. Details of the game start lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S12). In this process, when the predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 digests the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 87) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so as to maintain the constant speed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority data and stores it in the pull-in priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S15). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are respectively pressed and the internal winning combination. Details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data in the symbol code storage area (from symbol code storage area 2 in FIG. 48) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 44). In this process, the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after all of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, and a symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10), Is matched. Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the active line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lock process at the end of the game (S17). In this process, before the medal is paid out, a process for determining whether or not to perform reel production and locking is performed. The details of the game start lock process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal payout processing (S18). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S16, and medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10), the number of inserted medals is 2 or 3, and the number of medals paid out differs depending on the display combination. The maximum payout number (payout upper limit) is 14 sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S19). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT gaming state. Details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game end effect control process (S20). In this process, a lottery for shifting to the “continuous lock state” is performed under a predetermined condition. Details of the game end effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S21). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42. Note that the payout end command includes information related to the reel effect and the lock in the “continuous lock state” such as the value of the continuous lock state counter.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S22). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is to end. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S23). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to replay. Details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 described later. When the bonus operation check process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S31). The presence / absence of the automatic insertion request is determined by determining whether or not the automatic insertion counter is “0”. That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic input request when the automatic input counter is “1” or more.

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

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is an automatic loading request (when S31 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic loading process (S32). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S31 that there is no automatic insertion request (when S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 11 are accepted. The received medals are counted and guided to the hopper 33.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (S34). Specifically, the maximum value of the inserted number is set to “2” in the BB (RB) gaming state, and the maximum value of the inserted number is set to “3” in the other gaming states (general gaming state).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S35). In S35, when the main CPU 51 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted (when S35 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S39 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S35 that the medal acceptance is permitted (S35 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal insertion check process (S36). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a medal is inserted, and adds “1” to the inserted number counter when a medal is inserted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S37). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted coins.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game start possible number (when S38 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S38 that the inserted number is the game start possible number (when S38 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later. In this embodiment, the game start possible number in the BB (RB) game state is “2”, and the game start possible number in the other game states (general game state) is “3” (see FIG. 13). .

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S39). When the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is not on (when S39 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S39 that the start switch is on (when S39 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and moves the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described. In the present embodiment, internal lottery processing using various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing internal lottery processing (internal winning combination determining means).

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 45), and determines the type and number of lottery of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 13). decide. The number of lotteries indicates the number of times of lottery value subtraction and determination of whether or not a digit has occurred for each winning number defined by the internal lottery table.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery value change processing (S42). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number related to the re-game is changed according to the game state. Details of the lottery value changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random value stored in the random value storage area (S43). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number with reference to the internal lottery table, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S44).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S44 is less than 0 (negative value) (S45).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S45 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S45 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S46). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set to a random value, and the winning number is incremented by one.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (S47). When it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S44 and repeats the processes after S44.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the data pointer (S48). That is, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

  Here, returning to the description of the processing of S45 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S45 that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when S45 is YES), the main CPU 51 According to the winning number, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are acquired (S49).

  After the processing of S48 and S49, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 22 to 27), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (S50).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S51).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S52). In S52, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S52 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S57 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S52 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S52 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the internal winning combination determination table for bonus ( Referring to FIG. 21), an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S53).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S54).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S55). In S55, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S55 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S57 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S55 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S55 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the RT5 gaming state flag to play the game. The status flag storage area is updated (S56). Specifically, “1” is stored (set) in bit 7 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 45).

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S57). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

[Lottery value change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the lottery value changing process performed in S42 in the flowchart of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 62) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 45) to determine whether or not the RT gaming state flag is on (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “1” is set in any of the bits 2 to 7 in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 45). Then, in S61, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state flag is not on (when S61 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value changing process, and the process is an internal lottery process (see FIG. 62). ) To S43.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S61 that the RT gaming state flag is on (when S61 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the RT internal lottery table corresponding to the RT gaming state that is on. Referring to Fig. 14, the lottery value of the winning number ("1" to "27") related to the re-game in the internal gaming state internal lottery table (see FIG. 14) is changed (S62). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value changing process, and moves the process to S43 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 62).

[Direction flag selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, the effect flag selection process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the flag conversion table (see FIG. 41), and based on the internal winning combination (winning number), the main flag is stored in a predetermined storage area (effect flag number) provided in the main RAM 53. Store in a storage area (not shown) (S71). Specifically, first, the main CPU 51 acquires an effect flag number based on the winning number (internal winning combination) acquired by the internal lottery process of S6. Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired effect flag number in the effect flag number storage area. That is, in this process, the effect flag number that determines the type of reel effect and lock in the “continuous lock state” is determined based on the internal winning combination (winning number).

  After the process of S71, the main CPU 51 ends the effect flag selection process and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

[Game control process at start of game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the game start effect control process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 45) to determine whether or not the BB game is operating (S81). In S81, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is in operation (S81 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 60). Move to S9.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is not operating in S81 (when S81 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. (S82). In S82, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when S82 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow. The process moves to S9 (see FIG. 60).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S82 that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when S82 is YES), the main CPU 51 indicates that the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not there is (S83). In S83, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0” (when S83 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow. The process moves to S9 (see FIG. 60).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S83 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not “0” (when S83 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs effect lottery processing during the continuous lock state (S84). That is, in this embodiment, when the game state is “continuous lock state” (when the value of the continuous lock state counter is not 0), the type of reel effect and lock performed in the game is determined by lottery. Details of the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state will be described later with reference to FIGS. 66 and 67 described later.

  Then, after performing the effect lottery process in the continuous lock state, the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and moves the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

[Outline of continuous lock control]
In this embodiment, the “continuous lock state” is controlled at the start and end of the game. Here, an outline of the control of the “continuous lock state” performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the control process of “continuous lock state” is performed in the effect lottery process (S84) during the continuous lock state during the game start effect control process. This process is executed by the main control circuit 41. Is done. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for controlling the “continuous lock state” (continuous lock state control means).

  After the game state transitions to the “continuous lock state”, first, a count subtraction value obtained based on the internal winning combination (see the continuous lock state effect lottery table in FIG. 42) is subtracted from the value of the continuous lock state counter. (First subtraction process: S94 in FIG. 66 described later).

  If the result of the first subtraction process is 0 or less, the transition to the “ART state” of the sub gaming state is confirmed (YES determination in S95 in FIG. 66 described later). In this case, the reel control flag (second reel control flag) indicating the confirmation of the transition is set, and the reel effect and lock based on the continuous lock state counter value before the subtraction are executed in the lock at the time of the game start operation.

The second reel control flag is information indicating that one of the following two specific conditions (a condition for satisfying the transition to the ART state in the sub gaming state) is satisfied.
(1) In the “continuous lock state”, the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes “0” by subtraction of the count subtraction value (S95 in FIG. 66 described later is YES determination).
(2) The result (lottery result) obtained by subtracting the effect lottery value from the first effect random number value is a negative value, and the lottery is won (S100 in FIG. 66 described later is determined as YES).

  On the other hand, if the result of the first subtraction process is greater than 0, first, in the “continuous lock state”, a first reel control flag that is information indicating that the reel effect and the lock are performed based on the count subtraction value is set. The In this case, in the lock at the game start operation, the reel effect and the lock based on the count subtraction value are executed. The first and second reel control flags are set in a reel control flag storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53.

  When the result of the first subtraction process is greater than 0, the effect lottery value obtained from the first effect random number value based on the internal winning combination (see the effect lottery table for continuous lock state in FIG. 42). Subtraction is performed (second subtraction process: S99 in FIG. 66 described later).

If the result of the second subtraction process is less than 0, the transition to the “ART state” of the sub gaming state is confirmed (YES determination in S100 in FIG. 66 described later). In this case, the second reel control flag is set, and it is determined based on the effect content lottery value which of the next effect processes (A) and (B) is to be executed.
(A) In the lock at the game start operation, the reel effect and the lock are performed based on the continuous lock state counter value before the subtraction.
(B) In the lock after the third stop, the reel effect and the lock are performed based on the continuous lock state counter value after the subtraction.
When the effect process (B) is determined, the first reel control flag is set in the lock at the game start operation, and the reel effect and lock based on the count subtraction value are executed.

  On the other hand, when the result of the second subtraction process is 0 or more and the “continuous lock state” is not the guaranteed game period, the predetermined condition and the predetermined lottery result described in the sub-game state transition flow of FIG. Based on this, the sub gaming state shifts from the “continuous lock state” to the “normal state”.

  In the continuous lottery effect lottery process of FIG. 66 and FIG. 67 described later, and the game start lock process of FIG. 69, the above-described “continuous lock state” control is realized.

[Direction lottery processing during continuous lock state]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 66 and 67, the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state performed in S84 in the flowchart (see FIG. 65) of the game start effect control process will be described. In this embodiment, the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. Further, in the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, when the “continuous lock state” is maintained until the end, a process of giving the player a privilege for confirming the transition to the “ART state” of the game state (second state described later) Process for obtaining the control flag). In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (privilege grant means) that gives a player a privilege when the “continuous lock state” is maintained to the end. Further, in the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, a process of updating the value of the continuous lock state counter is also performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for updating the value of the continuous lock state counter (updating means).

  First, the main CPU 51 obtains the effect flag number stored in the effect flag number storage area (S91). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the continuous lottery effect lottery table (see FIG. 42), and acquires a count subtraction value, an effect content lottery value, and an effect lottery value based on the effect flag number (S92).

  Next, the main CPU 51 holds the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction (current) (S93). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts the counter subtraction value from the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction (S94: the first subtraction process).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is “0” (S95). In S95, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter after the subtraction is “0” (when S95 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines S109 to S109 to be described later in the flowchart shown in FIG. The processing of S116 (processing when the transition to the “ART state” of the sub gaming state is confirmed) is performed.

  In this embodiment, since the count subtraction value is any one of “1” to “3”, if the “continuous lock state” is maintained until the end (10 game periods), the value of the continuous lock state counter is It always becomes “0”, and the transition to the “ART state” of the sub gaming state is confirmed (a privilege is given to the player). Further, when the count subtraction value “2” or “3” is acquired in the middle of the “continuous lock state”, for example, the value of the continuous lock state counter is set to “0” before 10 unit games are played. Thus, the transition to the “ART state” of the sub gaming state is confirmed.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S95 that the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is not “0” (when S95 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction. Hold (S96). Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a count subtraction value and a first reel control flag (S97). When the first reel control flag is set in a reel control flag storage area (not shown), a reel effect and a lock are performed at the start operation.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a first effect random value stored in the effect random number storage area (S98). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts the effect lottery value from the first effect random value (S99: second subtraction process).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S99 is less than 0 (negative value) (S100). In S100, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (in the case where S100 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S109 to S116 (described in the sub gaming state) described later in the flowchart shown in FIG. Process when transition to the “ART state” is confirmed. That is, when the lottery process of S99 and S100 is won, even if the value of the continuous lock state counter is not “0”, the transition to the “ART state” of the sub gaming state is confirmed.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S100 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S100 is NO), the main CPU 51 changes the value of the continuous lock state counter to the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction. Update (S101). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter (S102). In the present embodiment, as described above, the “continuous lock state” is unconditionally maintained for a predetermined number of games (three games in the present embodiment) from the start of the “continuous lock state”. Is set. The value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter indicates information on the remaining guarantee period (number of games) in the “continuous lock state”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is “0” (S103). In S103, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is not “0” (when S103 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state and starts the game. The time effect control process is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S103 that the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is “0” (when S103 is YES), the main CPU 51 has the effect flag numbers “01” to “03”. It is determined whether or not any of the above (S104). In S104, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is not one of “01” to “03” (when S104 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state. The game start time effect control process is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S104 that the effect flag number is any of “01” to “03” (when S104 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the effect random number storage area. The second effect random number value is acquired (S105). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts the specified value (“60” in the present embodiment) from the second effect random number value (S106).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S106 is less than 0 (negative value) (S107). In S107, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S107 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state and also ends the game start effect control process. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S107 that the calculation result is less than 0 (when S107 is YES), the main CPU 51 updates the value of the continuous lock state counter to “0” (S108). That is, when the lottery process of S106 and S107 is won, the “continuous lock state” ends. Then, after that, the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, and also ends the game start effect control process.

  Here, returning to the description of the processing of S95 and S100 again, the processing of S109 to S116 shown in FIG. 67 (“ART of the sub gaming state”) performed when S95 is YES determination or when S100 is YES determination. The process when the transition to the “state” is confirmed will be described.

  When S95 is YES or when S100 is YES, the main CPU 51 acquires the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction (S109). Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a second reel control flag (S110).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the first reel control flag has been acquired (S111). In S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the first reel control flag has been acquired (when S111 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state and the game start effect. The control process is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S111 that the main CPU 51 has not acquired the first reel control flag (when S111 is NO), the main CPU 51 is used as a refresh counter provided in the main control circuit 41. A pseudo random number value stored in a predetermined register (not shown) that can be obtained is acquired as an effect content random value (S112). Note that the pseudo random number value obtained by the predetermined register is a value in the range of 0 to 127.

  Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts the effect content lottery value from the effect content random value (S113). Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S113 is less than 0 (negative value) (S114). In S114, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when S114 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state and also ends the game start effect control process. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S114 that the calculation result is less than 0 (when S114 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the lock flag after all stops (S115). The lock flag after all stops is information for identifying whether or not the reel effect and the lock are executed after the third stop of the reel in a state where the above-described specific condition (1) or (2) is satisfied. Yes, stored in the reel control flag storage area. Then, when the lock flag after all stops is on, the reel effect and the lock are executed after the third stop of the reel. That is, in the lottery processing of S113 and S114, lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform reel effect and lock after the third stop of the reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction (S116). Then, after updating the value of the continuous lock state counter, the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state and also ends the game start effect control process.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the rotating drum stop number selection table (see FIG. 28) and acquires the rotating drum stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S6 (S121).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S122). Specifically, the main CPU 51, corresponding to the acquired rotation stop number, pull-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, forward push Time table change initial data and irregular pressing time table selection data are acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 48) (S123).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S124). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and moves the process to S10 of the main flow (see FIG. 60). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Lock process at game start]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the game start time locking process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described. In the present embodiment, a game start lock process and a game end lock process (to be described later) described below (see FIG. 81) are executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for controlling the lock function (lock control means).

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the second reel control flag has been acquired (S131). In S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second reel control flag has not been acquired (when S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S135 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has acquired the second reel control flag (when S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lock flag after all stops is on. (S132). In S132, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock flag after all stops is ON (when S132 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S135 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S132 that the lock flag after all stops is not ON (when S132 is NO), the main CPU 51 refers to and holds the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43). The reel effect pattern corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction is set (S133). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction that is held (S134). By the processing of S133 and S134, the reel effect and the lock based on the continuous lock state counter value before subtraction at the start of the game (during start operation) are started. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S138 described later.

  Here, returning to S131 and S132 again, if S131 is NO or if S132 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the first reel control flag has been acquired (S135). . When the main CPU 51 determines in S135 that the first reel control flag has not been acquired (when S135 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 60). (Refer to S12).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S135 that the main CPU 51 has acquired the first reel control flag (when S135 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43) and acquires it. A reel effect pattern corresponding to the count subtraction value being set is set (S136). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the acquired count subtraction value (S137). By the processing of S136 and S137, the reel effect and the lock based on the count subtraction value at the start of the game (during the start operation) are started.

  After the process of S134 or S137, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S138). When the main CPU 51 determines in S138 that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S138 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S138 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, in S138, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is “0” (when S138 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game start lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( The process proceeds to S12 in FIG.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, a description will be given of the pull-in priority storage process performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 60).

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S141). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a search target reel determination process (S142). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from the rotating reels and determines the selected reel as a search target reel.

  For example, in S142, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Thereafter, various processes up to S151 described later are performed on the left reel 3L. When the process returns to S142 again, next, the middle reel 3C is determined as a search target reel. Then, various processes up to S151 described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when returning to S142 again, the right reel 3R is next determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S143). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (the small combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. Details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S144). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code acquisition process (S145). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes for the number of valid lines are stored. Details of the symbol code acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 44) based on the acquired symbol code and the data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 48) (S146). At this time, regardless of whether the internal winning combination is won or not, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (a displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storing area based on the stopped symbol.

  In this embodiment, the symbol code storage area information (symbol code and displayable role corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable combination may be obtained from data prepared in advance that defines the correspondence between the stopped reel symbol and the corresponding displayable combination, or the stopped reel symbol. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10) may be obtained by collation. When the former method is used, the correspondence relationship between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority acquisition process (S147). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws in priority for the combination whose bit is “1” in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 44) and whose bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to the ranking table (see FIG. 37), pull-in priority data is acquired.

  In addition, when a symbol of a winning combination (for example, winning combination related to “cherry”: see FIGS. 7 to 10) is displayed on some reels, the reel of “ANY” has the winning combination. Do not get pull-in priority data. Further, if there is a possibility that a winning combination that has not been won is confirmed in the reel for which winning is confirmed, the drawing priority data is set to “stop prohibited (all bits 0)”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired pull-in priority data in the pull-in priority data storage area (see FIG. 49) (S148). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area so that each priority value corresponds to a bit in the storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S149).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S150). In S150, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when S150 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S145 and repeats the processes after S145.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is 0 in S150 (when S150 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches (S151).

  In S151, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not searched the number of times of search (when S151 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S142 and repeats the processes after S142. On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that the main CPU 51 has searched as many times as the number of searches (when S151 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and the process is S15 of the main flow (see FIG. 60). Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the pull-in priority table selection process performed in S143 in the flowchart of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 70) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the drawing priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the drawing priority table number is stored directly in the reel stop initial setting process (S9) (S161). ). In S161, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is set (if YES in S161), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection process and stores the pull-in priority order. The process proceeds to S144 of the process (see FIG. 70).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S161 that the pull-in priority table number is not set (when S161 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 47) and the operation stop button. Referring to the area (see FIG. 46), the corresponding drawing priority table number is set (S162). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S144 in the pull-in priority order storing process (see FIG. 70).

  In S162, first, the main CPU 51 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, and acquires the data of the pressing order and the operation stop button. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the drawing priority table selection table corresponding to the drawing priority table selection data, and acquires the drawing priority table number based on the pressing order and the operation stop button. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 sets the acquired pull-in priority table number.

[Design code acquisition processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the symbol code acquisition process performed in S145 in the flowchart (see FIG. 70) of the drawing priority order storage process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S171). In this embodiment, the effective line (winning determination line) is provided with one line (center line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the symbol position data for checking the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S172). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire information on the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S173). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S146 of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 70).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the reel stop control process performed in S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for executing reel stop control processing (stop control means).

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S181). In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effective stop button is not pressed (when S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S181 and the effective stop button is pressed. Wait until.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S181 that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES in S181), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 47) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 46) is updated (S182). Next, the main CPU 51 decrements the stop button non-operating counter by 1 (S183).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S184). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S185).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S186). Details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S187). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces, and the ON / OFF edge of the stop switch. Note that the ON / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S186, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S188). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding frames to the stop start position, and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the scheduled stop position determined in S188 as a search symbol position (S189). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code acquisition process described with reference to FIG. 72 (S190). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 48) using the acquired symbol code (S191).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process (S192). Details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S193). In S193, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has not been released (when S193 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S193 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S193 that the pressed stop button has been released (YES in S193), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S194). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S187. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S194 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S187.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S195). In S195, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inoperative counter is not “0” (when S195 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 70 (S196). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S181 and repeats the processes after S181.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S195 that the non-operating counter is “0” (when S195 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 60). (Refer to S16).

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the slip piece number determination process performed in S186 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on a line mask data table (not shown) (S201). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets “10000000” in which the bit 7 corresponding to the “left reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. Select. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00010000” in which bit 4 corresponding to “middle reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. To do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00000010” in which bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of the stop data is set as line mask data. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S202). When the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the first stop in S202 (when S202 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs second and third stop processing (S203). Details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S211 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S202 that the main CPU 51 is the first stop (when S202 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S204).

  In S204, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when S204 is YES), the main CPU 51 acquires the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S205). In this processing, the table selection data at the time of forward pressing is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the first press stop table corresponding to the forward press table selection data, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S206). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs a process of S211 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S204 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S204 is NO), the main CPU 51 obtains the irregular pressing table selection data and selects the irregular pressing table selection. An irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the data is set (S207). In this process, the irregular pressing time table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S208). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs line mask data change processing (S209). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular stop table when it is pressed, and acquires the number of pieces of sliding piece determination based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S210).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process (S211). In this process, the drawing priority order data corresponding to each symbol position in the range from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. Details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding piece number determination process, and moves the process to S187 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the second and third stop processing performed in S203 in the flowchart (see FIG. 74) of the sliding piece number determination processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S221). In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not during the second stop operation (when S221 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S224 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S221 that the main CPU 51 is in the second stop operation (when S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 presses the stop buttons in order (first reel is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S222). In S222, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S222 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S224 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S222 that the main CPU 51 is a forward press (when S222 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S223). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S224). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding frame number search process (S225). In this process, with reference to the stop table (FIGS. 32 to 34), the number of pieces of sliding symbols is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1” for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the number of sliding pieces determination data. Then, after the processing of S225, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processing, and shifts the processing to S211 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 74).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 76, the line change bit to be performed in S208 in the flowchart (see FIG. 74) of the number of sliding pieces determination process and in S223 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 75). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change status is “1” or “2” (S231). In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” (when S231 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S232). In this process, in this embodiment, when the change status is “1”, the A line status is set, and when the change status is “2”, the B line status is set. After the process of S232, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process, and the process is S209 of the slip piece number determination process (see FIG. 74) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 75). ) In S224.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is not “1” or “2” in S231 (when S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S233). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to “middle reel line change bit” or “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 to 34), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is “ It is determined whether or not “1”. When the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when S233 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. The process is shifted to S209 in the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 74) or the process in S224 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 75).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S233 that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is ON (when S233 is YES), the main CPU 51 The line status is set (S234). The B line status is data used for changing the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S234, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S209 of the slip piece number determination processing (see FIG. 74) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 75). ) In S224.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 77, the line mask data to be executed in S209 in the flowchart (see FIG. 74) of the sliding piece number determining process and in S224 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 75). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S241). Note that the setting of the C line status is performed in the case of forward pressing in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 80) described later.

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is set in S241 (when S241 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button. A determination is made (S242).

  In S242, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button (when S242 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S243). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is a middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop is a right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00000010” to “10000000” by the process of S243. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” in the second and third stop tables (see FIGS. 32 to 34) at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S243, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S210 of the slip piece number determination processing (see FIG. 74) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 75). ) In S225.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S242 that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button (when S242 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data twice to the left. (S244). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00010000” to “01000000” by the process of S244. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the “middle reel C line data” of the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S244, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S210 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 74) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 75). ) In S225.

  Here, returning to the processing of S241 again, in S241, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is not set (when S241 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the B line status. It is determined whether or not there is (S245). In S245, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (in the case where S245 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing process, and the process is determined as the number of sliding frames (see FIG. 74) or the process of S225 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 75).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is set in S245 (when S245 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S246). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is “00000010”, it is changed to “00000001”. As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 to 34) is referred to. After the process of S246, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change process, and the process is S210 of the slip piece number determination process (see FIG. 74) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 75). ) In S225.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the priority pull-in control process performed in S211 in the flowchart (see FIG. 74) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIG. 38) according to the gaming state (S251). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S252). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value for the number of checks. Specifically, “5” is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of a stop order table (not shown), and adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S253).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S254). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires pull-in priority data (S255).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority data acquired in S255 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (S256). In S256, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority data acquired in S255 does not exceed the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S256 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S258 described later. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S256 that the pull-in priority data acquired in S255 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S256 is YES), the main CPU 51 detects the slip acquired in S254. The number of frames is saved (S257).

  Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter (S258).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (S259). When the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is not “0” in S259 (when S259 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S254 and repeats the processes after S254.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S259 that the number of checks is “0” (when S259 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding symbols that have been retreated (S260). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the number of sliding pieces determination process (see FIG. 74).

[Control change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the control change process performed in S192 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S271). In S271, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the third stop (when S271 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and the process is S193 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S271 that it is not after the third stop (when S271 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S272). In S272, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the second stop (when S272 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the second post-stop control process (S273). Details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S273, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S193 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S272 that the main CPU 51 is not after the second stop (when S272 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S274). In S274, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not forward pressing (when S274 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S193 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S274 that the main CPU 51 is the forward push (when S274 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the forward push control change table (see FIG. 31) and the number of searches (S275). .

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a scheduled stop position (S276). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired planned stop position (S277).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S277 matches the planned stop position (S278). In S278, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position does not coincide with the planned stop position (when S278 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0”. (S279). When the main CPU 51 determines in S279 that the number of searches is not “0” (when S279 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S277 and repeats the processes after S277.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is “0” in S279 (when S279 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the second- Obtained as the third stop table number and set the corresponding stop table (S284). Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” in the change status (S285). After the process of S285, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S193 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73).

  Here, returning to the processing of S278 again, in S278, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated position to be changed coincides with the planned stop position (when S278 is YES), the main CPU 51 displays the forward push time table. The value obtained by adding the change data and the change status is compared with the change data selection value (S280). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not they match (S281). When the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that the two do not match (when S281 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the above-described processing after S284.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that the value obtained by adding the table change data and the change status at the time of the forward press matches the change data selection value (when S278 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects the change data selection. The second and third stop table numbers and the change status at the time of forward pressing corresponding to the value are acquired (S282). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S283). After the process of S283, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S193 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 73).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S273 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 79) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S291 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S291 that the main CPU 51 is a forward press (when S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (change status is “3”) or not. Is determined (S292). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S282 of the control change process (see FIG. 79). In S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not ON (when S292 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process. To do.

  On the other hand, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on (when S292 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S293). In S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not ON (when S293 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S293 that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on (when S293 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the stored forward pressing. “1” is added to the second and third stop table numbers, and the corresponding stop table is set (S294). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S295). After the process of S295, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and also ends the control change process.

[Lock process at the end of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the game end lock process performed in S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the second reel control flag has been acquired (S301). In S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second reel control flag has not been acquired (in the case where S301 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game end lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 60). (Refer to S18).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S301 that the main CPU 51 has acquired the second reel control flag (when S301 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lock flag after all stops is on. (S302). In S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock flag after all stops is not on (when S302 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lock process at the end of the game, and the process is the main flow (see FIG. 60). Move to S18.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S302 that the lock flag after all stops is ON (when S302 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43) and acquires it. The reel effect pattern corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is set (S303). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the acquired value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction (S304). By the processing of S303 and S304, the reel effect and the lock based on the value of the continuous lock state counter after the subtraction at the time of the end of the game (after the third stop of the reel) are started.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S305). In S305, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S305 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S305 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S305 that the value of the lock timer is “0” (when S305 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the lock process at the end of the game, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( The process proceeds to S18 in FIG.

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control process performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for performing RT game state transition control (replay time state control means).

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and checks RT game state transition conditions that can be established in the transition (current) RT game state (S311).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (S312). In S312, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state transition condition is not satisfied (when S312 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S314 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S312 that the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (when S312 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and transitions. Based on the conditions, the RT game state flag of the transfer destination is set to a predetermined bit of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 45), and the game state flag storage area is updated (S313).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S314). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes parameters that specify a display combination, a payout number, and the like. After the process of S314, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

[Game control processing at the end of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the game end effect control process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 45) to determine whether or not the BB game is in operation (S321). In S321, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is in operation (when S321 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 60). Move to S21.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is not operating in S321 (when S321 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state. (S322). In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when S322 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game, and the process proceeds to the main flow. The process moves to S21 of (see FIG. 60).

  On the other hand, in S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when S322 is YES), the main CPU 51 indicates that the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not there is (S323). In S323, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not “0” (when S323 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect control process, and the process is performed in the main flow ( Move to S21 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S323 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0” (when S323 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the penalty counter is “0”. Is determined (S324). In S324, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is not “0” (when S321 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S328 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S324 that the value of the penalty counter is “0” (when S321 is YES), the main CPU 51 has any of the effect flag numbers “01” to “03”. It is determined whether or not (S325). In S325, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is not one of “01” to “03” (when S325 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S330 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is any one of “01” to “03” in S325 (when S325 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the order of pressing the stop button of the player. Is determined to be the first stop of the left reel (S326). In S326, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing order of the stop button is the first stop of the left reel (when S326 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S330 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S326 that the pressing order of the stop button is not the first stop of the left reel (when S326 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets “11” as the value of the penalty counter ( S327).

  After S327 or when S324 is NO, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the penalty counter (S328). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the penalty counter is “0” (S329).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is “0” in S329 (when S329 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a continuous lock state transition lottery process (S330). That is, in the present embodiment, lottery for shifting to the “continuous lock state” is performed after the third stop of the reel. The details of the continuous lock state transition lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after the process of S330, the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect control process, and moves the process to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

  On the other hand, in S329, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is not “0” (when S329 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow ( Move to S21 of FIG. That is, when the value of the penalty counter is not “0”, the continuous lock state transition lottery process is not performed, and the “continuous lock state” operation is not performed.

[Continuous lock state transition lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the continuous lock state transition lottery process performed in S330 in the flowchart of the game end effect control process (see FIG. 83) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 obtains a third effect random value stored in the effect random number storage area (S341). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts the specified value (“12” in the present embodiment) from the third effect random number value (S342).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S342 is less than 0 (negative value) (S343). In S343, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (NO in S343), the main CPU 51 ends the continuous lock state transition lottery process and the game end effect control process (FIG. 83). See also).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S343 that the calculation result is less than 0 (when S343 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the continuous lock state transition lottery has been won. Is set to "10" (S344). Next, the main CPU 51 stores “4” in the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter (S345). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the continuous lock state transition lottery process and also ends the game end effect control process (see FIG. 83).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the bonus end check process performed in S22 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is in operation with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 45) (S351). In S351, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S351 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process proceeds to S23 of the main flow (see FIG. 60). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S351 that “BB” is in operation (when S351 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”. Is discriminated (S352).

  In S352, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0” (in the case of YES determination in S352), the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end process (S353). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag) corresponding to “BB” in operation. When the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, it means that the number of medals paid out exceeds 336 during the BB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end command transmission process (S354). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S355). After the process of S355, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S23 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” in S352 (when S352 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the respective values of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Update (S356). The winning possible number counter is decremented by “1” when a small combination (a combination with a medal payout) is displayed, and the possible gaming number counter is decremented by “1” for one game regardless of the stop symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (S357). In S357, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the game possible number counter is not “0” (when S357 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. Then, the process proceeds to S23 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S357 that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (when S357 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs processing at the end of RB. Is performed (S358). Specifically, processing such as turning off the gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to “RB”, clearing the winning possible number counter and the gaming possible number counter, and the like are performed. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S23 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 86, the bonus end check process performed in S23 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is operating (S361). In S361, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S361 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S364 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S361 that “BB” is in operation (in the case where S361 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “RB” is in operation (S362). ). In S362, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (in the case where S362 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and the process in the main flow (see FIG. 60). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is not in operation in S362 (when S362 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). (S363). After the process of S363, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

  When S361 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus game is a win (S364). In S364, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is not a win (when S364 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S368 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a win in S364 (when S364 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the winning bonus game based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 11). A corresponding bonus activation process is performed (S365). In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 11), sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 45), The value of the bonus end number counter is set to a predetermined value (“336” in the case of “BB1” and “BB2”). Further, in this process, the RB operation process described in S363 is also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S366). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S367). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. After S367, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

  When S364 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to replaying is a win (S368). In S368, when the main CPU 51 determines that the combination relating to replay is not winning (when S368 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 60). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, in S368, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to replaying is a win (when S368 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S369). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. After the process of S369, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 60).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 51 performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 60) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S371). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S372). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs timer update processing (S373). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 51 performs communication data transmission processing (S374). In this processing, various commands are mainly transmitted to the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 as appropriate.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S375). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, and thereafter, each reel rotates at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the scheduled stop position (the symbol at the scheduled stop position reaches the area on the active line (winning determination line) of the display window). The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. In the present embodiment, in the process of S375, in addition to the normal acceleration process, constant speed process, and stop process described above, if a reel effect pattern is set, a reel effect corresponding to the reel effect pattern is set. (Reel action) and lock control processing are also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S376). In this process, the main CPU 51 controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts and the number of credits. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register restoration process (S377). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 88 to 98.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S381). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S382).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S383). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S383 that the command different from the previous command has not been received (when S383 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S381 and repeats the processes after S381.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S383 that the sub CPU 81 has received a command different from the previous command (S383 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S384). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S384, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S381, and repeats the processing after S381.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 extracts a message from the message queue (S391). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S392). In S392, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S392 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S395 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S392 that there is a message in the message queue (when S392 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S393). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel that has stopped rotating, a display combination, and a game state flag specified by parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. The

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S394). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the contents of the effect, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. Details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S395). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S396). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S397). These registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process in S394. After S397, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S391 and repeats the processes after S391.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the effect content determination process performed in S394 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S401).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S401 that the start command is being received (S401 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a start command receiving process (S402). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number for production, determines the production number by lottery based on the internal winning combination and the like and registers it. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time. The details of the start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers start effect data according to the registered effect number (S403). The effect data is data that designates animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as display of video are executed. After the process of S403, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S395 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S401 that the start command is not received (when S401 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S404).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S404 that the reel stop command is being received (when S404 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the stop time according to the registered production number and the type of the operation stop button. The effect data is registered (S405). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S395 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S404 that the sub CPU 81 is not receiving a reel stop command (S404 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a display command reception (S406).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S406 that the display command is being received (S406 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a display command receiving process (S407). Details of the display command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display according to the registered effect number and display combination (S408). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S395 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S406 that the display command is not received (when S406 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a payout end command reception (S409). In S409, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a payout end command (when S409 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs payout end command reception processing (S410). Details of the payout end command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S395 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S409 that the sub CPU 81 is not receiving a payout end command (NO in S409), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is a bonus start command reception (S411).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S411 that the bonus start command is being received (when S411 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus start effect data (S412). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S395 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S411 that the sub CPU 81 is not receiving a bonus start command (when S411 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a bonus end command is being received (S413). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S413 that the bonus end command is not received (in the case of NO determination in S413), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and performs the process of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89). Move to S395.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S413 that the bonus end command is being received (S413 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command receiving process (S414). Details of the bonus end command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus end (S415). After the process of S415, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S395 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 89).

[Start command reception processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the start command reception process performed in S402 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90) will be described. In this embodiment, the start command reception process described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. Further, within the process at the time of receiving the start command, a process for determining whether or not to perform ART (notification) is also performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as means (notification determining means) for determining whether or not to perform ART (notification).

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the “normal state” (S421).

  In S421, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is the “normal state” (when S421 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the normal state process (S422). Details of the normal state process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later. Then, after the normal state process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S429 described later.

  On the other hand, in S421, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is not the “normal state” (when S 421 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the “chance zone”. (S423).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S423 that the sub gaming state is the “chance zone” (when S423 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a chance zone process (S424). The details of the chance zone processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later. Then, after the chance zone process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S429 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S423 that the sub gaming state is not the “chance zone” (when S423 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is “7-set pseudo bonus”. Is discriminated (S425).

  In S425, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is “7-matched pseudo bonus” (when S425 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the 7-match simulated bonus medium processing (S426). Details of the 7-set pseudo bonus mid-process will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later. Then, after the 7-set pseudo bonus medium process, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S429 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S425 that the sub gaming state is not “7-matched pseudo bonus” (when S425 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is “ART first hit state” or “ART It is determined whether or not the state is “high continuation state” (S427).

  In S427, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is the “ART first hit state” or the “ART high continuation state” (when S427 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the ART processing (S428). ). Details of the ART processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 described later. Then, after the ART processing, the sub CPU 81 performs processing of S429 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S427 that the sub gaming state is not the “ART first hit state” or the “ART high continuation state” (S427 is NO determination), the sub CPU 81 is described later. The process of S429 is performed.

  Then, after the processing of S422, S424, S426, or S428, or when S427 is NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the navigation table (see FIG. 56), and produces a navigation effect corresponding to the sub gaming state and the internal winning combination. A number is set (S429). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the start command reception process, and moves the process to S403 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90).

[Normal processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the normal state process performed in S422 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91) will be described. In the present embodiment, the normal state process described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. Also, in the normal state process, a process for determining whether or not an AT is won or a process for determining whether or not a 7-piece bonus is won is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also includes means for determining whether or not the AT is won (first notification determining means) and determining means (second notification determining means) for determining whether or not the 7 bonuses are won. I also serve.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT gaming state (main gaming state) is “RT0 gaming state” or “RT1 gaming state” (S431). In S431, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is not the “RT0 gaming state” or the “RT1 gaming state” (S431 is NO determination), the sub CPU 81 ends the normal state process and performs the process. The process proceeds to S429 in the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is “RT0 gaming state” or “RT1 gaming state” in S431 (when S431 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the AT lottery table (see FIG. 50). ) To perform AT lottery (S432). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is AT winning (S433).

  In S433, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is AT winning (when S433 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets “preparation state of ART first hit state” in the sub gaming state (S435). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state” via “RT2 gaming state” (see FIG. 59).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets “mode 1” as an additional flag lottery mode to be performed after the sub gaming state shifts to “ART first hit state”, and sets the value of the ART game number counter to “40” ( S435). By this processing, “ART first hit state” is set as the sub game state. Then, after S435, the sub CPU 81 terminates the process during the normal state, and moves the process to S429 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S433 that the sub CPU 81 is not the AT winning (in the case of NO determination in S433), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the “seven matched pseudo bonus” is won (S436). In S436, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the “seven matched pseudo bonus” has not been won (when S436 is NO), the sub CPU 81 terminates the process during the normal state, and executes the process when the start command is received. The process moves to S429 (see FIG. 91).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S436 that the “seven matched pseudo bonus” has been won (when S436 is YES), the sub CPU 81 enters the “seven matched pseudo bonus ready state” in the sub gaming state. Is set (S437). As a result, the main gaming state shifts from the “RT1 gaming state” to the “RT3 gaming state” in this order through the “RT2 gaming state” and the “RT4 gaming state” (see FIG. 59).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter to “50” (S438). As a result of this processing, “seven matched pseudo bonus” is set as the sub gaming state. Then, after S438, the sub CPU 81 ends the process during the normal state, and moves the process to S429 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

[Chance zone medium processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the process during the chance zone performed in S424 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the second reel control flag 2 is on (S441). In S441, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the second reel control flag 2 is not on (when S 441 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S444 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S441 that the second reel control flag 2 is ON (when S441 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the “art high continuation state ready state” to the sub gaming state. Set (S442). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT3 gaming state” via “RT2 gaming state” (see FIG. 59).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets “mode 3” as the extra flag lottery mode in the “ART high continuation state”, and sets the value of the ART game number counter to “40” (S443). By this processing, “ART high continuation state” is set as the sub gaming state.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the in-lock effect number based on the reel effect pattern, the reel control flag, the continuous lock state counter, and the count subtraction value (S444). Then, after S444, the sub CPU 81 ends the process during the chance zone, and moves the process to S429 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

[7-set pseudo bonus middle processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the 7-set pseudo bonus mid-process performed in S426 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91) will be described. In the present embodiment, the 7-set pseudo bonus medium process described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. In addition, in the 7-set pseudo bonus middle process, an addition lottery (additional lottery) is performed in which the number of unit games (number of games) after the transition to the “ART state” is added. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as means (addition lottery means) for executing addition lottery for adding the number of unit games after transition to the “ART state”.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus medium point is “6” (S451). In S451, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo bonus medium point is “6” (when S 451 is YES), the sub CPU 81 refers to the internal bonus bonus lottery table (see FIG. 52) and Based on the winning combination, the number of games is added and lottery processing is performed (S452). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by the lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S454 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S451 that the pseudo bonus mid-point is not “6” (when S451 is NO), the sub CPU 81 refers to the pseudo bonus mid-point lottery table (see FIG. 51), Based on the internal winning combination, the lottery process for the points in the pseudo bonus is performed (S453). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the pseudo bonus midpoint determined by the lottery process to the pseudo bonus midpoint before lottery. At this time, if the pseudo bonus midpoint exceeds “6”, the sub CPU 81 corrects the pseudo bonus midpoint to “6”.

  In the present embodiment, the initial value of the pseudo bonus midpoint may be set at the start of the 7-level pseudo bonus. For example, when “6” is set as the initial value of the pseudo bonus medium points, the number of games is determined by referring to the pseudo bonus medium lottery table (see FIG. 52) from the start of the 7-level pseudo bonus. Can be processed.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter (S454). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter is “0” (S455).

  In S455, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter is not “0” (when S455 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process of the 7 pseudo bonuses and starts the process. The process proceeds to S429 in the reception process (see FIG. 91).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the pseudo bonus game number counter is “0” in S455 (when S455 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the pseudo bonus end lottery table (see FIG. 53). , And lottery is performed by adding the number of games based on the points in the pseudo bonus (S456: addition lottery). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by the lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53, when the pseudo bonus bonus point is “0”, 40 games are added to the value of the ART game number counter in S455. In this case, the value of the ART game number counter is the same as the number of games when winning the AT lottery. That is, when the “7-matched pseudo bonus” is won, at least the same number of games as the number of games won when winning the AT lottery is awarded. Will be granted.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of ART games is “100” or more (S457). In the determination process of S457, the sub CPU 81 may determine whether or not the pseudo bonus midpoint is “6”.

  In S457, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of ART games is “100” or more (when S457 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets “ART ready state in high continuation state” to the sub gaming state. (S458). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets “mode 3” as the addition flag lottery mode in the “ART high continuation state” (S459). By this processing, “ART high continuation state” is set as the sub gaming state. Then, after S459, the sub CPU 81 ends the 7-set pseudo bonus medium process, and moves the process to S429 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S457 that the number of ART games is not “100” or more (when S457 is NO), the sub CPU 81 sets “preparation state of ART first hit state” in the sub gaming state. (S460). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets “mode 2” as the extra flag lottery mode in the “ART first hit state” (S461). By this processing, “ART first hit state” is set as the sub game state. Then, after S461, the sub CPU 81 ends the 7-set pseudo bonus medium process, and moves the process to S429 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

[Processing during ART]
Next, with reference to FIG. 95, a description will be given of the ART processing in S428 in the flowchart (see FIG. 91) of the start command reception processing. In the present embodiment, the processing during ART described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. Further, within the processing during ART, processing for determining whether or not to continue ART (notification) is also performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as means (notification continuation determination means) for determining whether or not to continue ART (notification).

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the extra flag is on (S471). The extra flag is a flag indicating whether or not the extra flag lottery mode (any one of “mode 1” to “mode 3”) is won, and a predetermined storage area (not shown) in the sub RAM 83. Stored in When the extra flag is on, it indicates that the extra flag lottery (ART continuous lottery) is won.

  In S471, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the addition flag is on (in the case where S471 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S475 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S471 that the extra flag is not on (in the case where S471 is NO), the sub CPU 81 refers to the extra flag lottery table (see FIG. 55) and sets the extra flag lottery mode and Based on the internal winning combination, the addition flag lottery processing (ART continuous lottery processing) is performed (S472).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the addition flag win is determined in the lottery process of S472 (S473).

  In S473, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the addition flag winning (when S473 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S476 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S473 that the sub CPU 81 is the addition flag win (when S473 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the addition flag (S474), and then performs the process of S476 described later. By the process of S474, an extra lottery based on the extra lottery table (see FIG. 54) for the number of ART games can be performed from the next game.

  If S471 is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART game number extra lottery table (see FIG. 54) and performs an extra lottery process based on the internal winning combination (S475). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by the lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the ART game number counter (S476). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (S477). In S477, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (when S477 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the ART processing, and starts the processing when the start command is received (FIG. 91).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S477 that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (when S477 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the addition flag is ON ( S478).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S478 that the addition flag is on (when S478 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the addition flag, sets the addition flag lottery mode to “mode 3”, and The value of the ART game number counter is set to “40” (S479). By this process, the “ART state” is continued. Then, after S479, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART process, and moves the process to S429 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S478 that the extra flag is not on (when S478 is NO), the sub CPU 81 clears the set extra flag lottery mode and sets the sub gaming state to “normal”. "Status" is set (S480). Then, after S480, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART process, and moves the process to S429 of the start command reception process (see FIG. 91).

[Process when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the display command reception process performed in S407 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to “BB” (“BB1” or “BB2”) is displayed on the winning determination line (center line) (S491).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S491 that the symbol combination related to “BB” is displayed on the winning determination line (when S491 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to “premium bonus”. (S492). Then, after S492, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and moves the process to S408 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S491 that the symbol combination related to “BB” is not displayed on the winning determination line (when S491 is NO), the sub CPU 81 wins “BB”. It is determined whether or not (S493).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that “BB” is won in S493 (when S493 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to “Premium Bonus Preparation State” (S494). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from “RT1 gaming state” to “RT4 gaming state” to “BB gaming state” via “RT5 gaming state”. Then, after S494, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and moves the process to S408 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that “BB” is not won in S493 (when S493 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines that “7 lip” (“7 lip middle stage 1” to “7 lip middle stage”). 10 ”and“ 7 Lip CU1 ”to“ 7 Lip CU6 ”) is determined whether or not a combination of symbols is displayed on the winning determination line (S495).

  In S495, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the symbol combination related to “7 lip” is displayed on the winning determination line (when S495 is YES), the sub CPU 81 is in the sub game state ready state. The corresponding sub game state is set (S496). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 changes the sub game state from “7-set pseudo bonus preparation state” to “7-set pseudo bonus”. After S496, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and moves the process to S408 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90).

  On the other hand, in S495, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the symbol combination related to “7 Lip” is not displayed on the winning determination line (when S 495 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines “RT 3 Lip” ( It is determined whether or not the symbol combination relating to “RT3 Lip 1” or “RT3 Lip 2”) is displayed on the winning determination line (S497).

  In S497, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the symbol combination related to “RT3 Lip” is not displayed on the winning determination line (when S497 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process when the display command is received. Then, the process proceeds to S408 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S497 that the symbol combination related to “RT3 Lip” is displayed on the winning determination line (when S497 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines that the current sub gaming state is present. The sub game state corresponding to the ready state is set (S498). Specifically, when the current sub gaming state is “ART ready state of initial hit state”, sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to “ART first hit state”. Further, when the current sub game state is the “preparation state of the ART high continuation state”, the sub CPU 81 sets the sub game state to the “ART high continuation state”. After S498, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and moves the process to S408 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90).

[Processing upon receipt of withdrawal command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the payout end command reception process performed in S410 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the “chance zone” (S501). In S501, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub gaming state is “chance zone” (when S501 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S504 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S501 that the sub gaming state is not the “chance zone” (when S501 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state counter is “10”. Is discriminated (S502). In S502, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not “10” (when S502 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the payout end command and the contents of the effect. The determination process is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S502 that the value of the continuous lock state counter is “10” (when S502 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to “chance zone” ( S503). Then, after S503, the sub CPU 81 ends the payout end command reception process and also ends the effect content determination process.

  When S501 is YES, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0” (S504). Then, in S504, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not “0” (when S504 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the payout end command reception process and the contents of the effects. The determination process is also terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0” in S504 (when S504 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to “normal state” ( S505). Then, after S505, the sub CPU 81 ends the payout end command reception process and also ends the effect content determination process.

[Process when receiving bonus end command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the bonus end command reception process performed in S414 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets “ART ready state in high continuation state” as the sub gaming state (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the mode for adding the number of ART games to the addition flag lottery (ART continuous lottery) to “mode 3” (S512).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (S513). In S513, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (when S 513 is YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the bonus end command reception process and produces the process. The process proceeds to S415 in the content determination process (see FIG. 90).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S513 that the value of the ART game number counter is not “1” or more (when S513 is NO), the sub CPU 81 adds “40” to the value of the ART game number counter. (S514). Then, after S514, the sub CPU 81 ends the bonus end command reception process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 90).

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, main operations are performed according to the various processing procedures described with reference to FIGS.

<Various effects>
[Various effects obtained in chance zone (continuous lock state)]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a specific condition (in this embodiment, winning the continuous lock state transition lottery) is satisfied in the “normal state”, a predetermined maximum number of times (this “Chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) in which a unit game in which a reel effect and a lock are performed one or more times during a unit game is continuously executed within the range of a unit game of 10 games in the embodiment. Is provided as a sub game state.

  When the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) is maintained during the maximum number of unit games, the transition to the “ART state” of the sub game state is confirmed (a privilege is given to the player). ) In the present embodiment, when the maximum number of reel effects and locks are performed during the “chance zone” (when the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes “0”: YES determination in S95 in FIG. 66). Alternatively, also when a predetermined lottery (S99 and S100 in FIG. 66) is won during the “chance zone”, the transition to the “ART state” of the sub gaming state is determined.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined guarantee period (three games in the present embodiment) has passed since the start of the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) in which reel production and locking are performed, Then, a lottery (S106 and S107 in FIG. 66) on whether or not to end the “chance zone” is performed.

  That is, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the sub gaming state is shifted to the “ART state” during the “chance zone” period. In this determination, is the “chance zone” continued to the end? The condition for shifting to the “ART state” is whether the reel production and locking are performed the maximum number of times or a predetermined lottery is won. Further, during the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”), whether or not to continue the “chance zone” is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the privilege grant control in the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) does not become monotonous, and the player is granted privilege in the “chance zone” (for example, ART transfer) Can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, after the third stop of the reel, a continuous lock state transition lottery process (see FIG. 83) is performed to determine whether or not the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) is won. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game in the non-chance zone.

  In the present embodiment, the type of reel effect and lock in the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) is determined for each game based on the internal winning combination (see FIGS. 41 to 43). Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to diversify lottery and further enhance the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, in the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”), the reel effect and the lock are performed at least at the start of the game. If a specific condition is satisfied, the reel Even after the third stop, reel production and locking are performed. Therefore, under certain conditions, the timing of the reel effect and the lock can be varied, and an unexpected notification can be given to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”), the reel and the liquid crystal are not only locked but also a predetermined effect according to the count subtraction value or the value of the continuous lock state counter. To do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately notify the player of the current count subtraction value or the value of the continuous lock state counter, and further increase the sense of expectation for granting benefits in the “chance zone”. it can.

[Various effects obtained in extra flag lottery processing (ART continuous lottery processing)]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the addition flag lottery (the ART continuation probability) in the “ART first hit state” is lower than that in the “ART high continuation state” that is subsequently transferred. It is set to be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the “ART first hit state”, it is possible for the player to play the game with an emphasis on the winning of the ART continuous lottery, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability (ART continuation probability) of the addition flag lottery in the “ART first hit state” in the case where the “ART first hit state” is directly shifted from the “normal state” is set to the “normal state”. This is different from the case where the state shifts to “ART first hit state” via “7-set pseudo bonus”. Specifically, the continuation probability of ART in the latter case (50% in 40 games) is set higher than that in the former case (33% in 40 games). Therefore, in the present embodiment, interest can be given to the way of winning the ART, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, during the “7-matched pseudo bonus”, the pseudo bonus medium point lottery table (see FIG. 51) and the pseudo bonus medium extra lottery table (see FIG. 52) are used. An addition lottery for adding the number of games in the “ART state” to which the transition is made after completion of the “matched pseudo bonus” (see the process of 7 matched pseudo bonus in FIG. 94). Therefore, when the number of ART games is added by this addition lottery, the winning probability (ART continuation probability) of the extra flag lottery in the “ART state” can be increased. In this case, the continuation probabilities of a plurality of ARTs can be set without separately providing a table for defining a winning probability (ART continuation probability) of a plurality of additional flag lotteries. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game without increasing the table data.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the result of the addition lottery in “7-set pseudo bonus” is a lottery (continuation of ART) indicating whether or not the sub gaming state shifts from “ART first hit state” to “ART high continuation state”. Probability). Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the “seven set pseudo bonus”.

[Other effects]
As shown in FIGS. 58 and 59, in this embodiment, “AT winning” is determined in the AT lottery in the “normal state” (see the AT lottery table in FIG. 50), and the symbol combination related to “RT3 Lip” Is displayed on the winning determination line, the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART state” (“ART first hit state”). On the other hand, when “7 bonus bonus wins” are determined in the AT lottery in “normal state” and the symbol combination related to “7 lip” is displayed on the winning determination line, the sub game state is “normal state” ”To“ 7-matched pseudo bonus ”, and after“ 7-matched pseudo bonus ”is digested, it shifts to“ ART state ”(“ ART first hit state ”or“ ART high continuation state ”).

  That is, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols that triggers when the sub gaming state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART state” via the “seven-matched pseudo bonus”, the sub gaming state is “normal state”. ”Is different from the symbol combination that triggers the transition to“ ART state ”directly. Therefore, in this embodiment, the difference between the former transition route and the latter transition route in the sub gaming state can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RT gaming state of “7-matched pseudo bonus” (“RT3 gaming state”) is made the same as the RT gaming state of “ART state”. Therefore, in this embodiment, an increase in prepared table data can be suppressed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachi slot (game machine), 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Display window, 17L ... Left stop button, 17C ... Middle stop button, 17R ... Right stop button, 41 ... Main control Circuit, 42 ... Sub control circuit, 51 ... Main CPU, 81 ... Sub CPU

Claims (2)

An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
Start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player based on detection of the input operation by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means that is constituted by a plurality of display rows, and that variably displays symbols necessary for the game based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means, stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol,
Informing means for informing information for displaying a combination of symbols that gives a state advantageous to a player on a determination line across the plurality of display columns;
Notification determining means for determining whether to perform notification by the notification means;
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When it is determined that the notification is determined by the notification determination unit, and a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line, the notification unit performs notification for a predetermined period,
The notification determining unit includes a notification continuation determining unit that determines whether to terminate the notification after the notification of the predetermined period by the notification unit, or to perform the notification again for a predetermined period, and the notification unit Addition period determining means for determining an addition period for extending the predetermined period for performing the first notification by the notification means in a specific period before performing the first notification of the predetermined period,
When the addition period determined by the addition period determination unit reaches a predetermined addition period, the probability that the notification continuation determination unit determines to perform notification again for the predetermined period is the addition period determination unit. When the addition period determined by (1) does not reach the predetermined addition period, it is higher than the probability that the notification continuation determining means determines to perform notification again for the predetermined period. The predetermined symbol combination includes a first predetermined symbol combination and a second predetermined symbol combination;
The notification determining means includes
First notification determining means for displaying the first predetermined symbol combination on the determination line and determining to perform notification for the predetermined period;
Second notification determining means for displaying the combination of the second predetermined symbols on the determination line and determining to perform notification for the predetermined period;
Have
In the case where the first notification determining unit determines that the notification is performed and the first predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line and performs the notification for the predetermined period, the notification unit includes the specific period. The first notification of the predetermined period without performing the game,
In the case where the second notification determining means determines that the notification is performed, and the notification of the predetermined period is performed after the second predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the determination line, the notification means includes the specific period The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first notification of the predetermined period is performed after the game is performed.

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