JP6377016B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

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

  By the way, conventionally, when an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined and a stop operation is performed at a specific symbol position on the reel, a combination of specific symbols related to the operation of the bonus game becomes a predetermined active line. A gaming machine that performs reel stop control so as to be stopped is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a technique for determining a special effect pattern from a plurality of types of effect patterns when a combination of specific symbols is displayed on a predetermined active line has been proposed. .

  According to such a gaming machine, when the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined, the bonus game is activated only when the symbol position where the stop operation is performed is a predetermined symbol position. There is a possibility that such a specific symbol combination is displayed on a predetermined effective line, and a special performance pattern is determined. Therefore, such a gaming machine can appropriately reflect the skill of the player on the stage of production and has a special production pattern that suggests that the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game has been determined. The player's interest in the performance can be improved.

JP 2008-018069 A

  However, in the gaming machine configured as described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary for the player to perform a stop operation at a predetermined symbol position in order to stop and display a specific symbol combination related to the bonus game. For beginners unfamiliar with games, it is difficult to stop and display specific symbol combinations. In other words, for beginners who are unfamiliar with games, the production of special production patterns that suggest that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game has been determined is a performance that is difficult to execute, and therefore may reduce the interest of the game There is.

  Conventionally, there is also known a gaming machine having an effect function for stopping and displaying a symbol combination called a reach for notifying a player that a bonus game is internally won. The reach is a predetermined symbol combination (out) when a symbol combination related to the bonus game cannot be displayed on the active line. It is a symbol combination that does not correspond to the role. However, the conventional reach can only inform that the bonus game is won internally.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the object of the present invention is to produce a special performance pattern (a bonus game is internally won regardless of the player's skill in the game). It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can show a player a suggestive effect) and change the fun of the game according to the amount of knowledge about the game.

  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;
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player after the insertion operation detecting means detects the game medium input operation;
Internal winning combination determining means (for example, internal lottery processing described later) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
Fluctuation display means (for example, three reels 3L to be described later) includes a plurality of display rows in which a plurality of kinds of symbols necessary for a game are arranged, and displays the symbols variably based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means , 3C, 3R and stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detecting means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a player's stop operation with respect to the symbol display,
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;
When the symbol combination related to the special internal winning combination that can be shifted to the special gaming state determined by the internal winning combination determining means is not stopped and displayed on the determination lines across the plurality of display columns, the special winning combination is determined. Stop and display on the judgment line a symbol combination for notification (for example, a reach eye described later) that is a symbol combination that suggests that the internal winning combination is winning and that is not the symbol combination of the internal winning combination related to the granting of benefits. A notice display means for notification;
A data transmission means (for example, a main control circuit 41 to be described later) for controlling the variation display operation of the symbol by the variation display means and transmitting data (for example, various commands) as the game progresses;
Receiving the data transmitted from the data transmitting means, determining the effect of the game based on the received data, and controlling the operation of the determined effect (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 described later) ) And
The production control means includes
In a unit game in the general gaming state in which the special internal winning combination is not carried over, the internal winning combination determining means includes a specific combination including the special internal winning combination (for example, the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” described later) When the role of the abbreviation “F_VBB”) is determined, the special in-game effect that is executed during the game period of the special game state corresponding to the special internal winning combination included in the specific role Has production change lottery means to change the contents,
In the unit game in which the specific winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, when the symbol combination related to any internal winning combination included in the specific winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the determination line, the notification The output display means stops and displays a specific notification symbol combination (for example, a specific reach described later) on the determination line,
In the unit game in the general gaming state in which the special internal winning combination is not carried over, the predetermined winning combination including the special internal winning combination different from the specific winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the symbol combination related to the special internal winning combination included in the combination is not stopped and displayed on the determination line, the notification output display means is for notification different from the specific notification symbol combination. A gaming machine, wherein a symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the determination line.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes sound generating means (for example, speakers 20L and 20R described later) capable of notifying the player of information related to the game by voice,
The special game effect may be an effect of generating BGM using the sound generating means.

  According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the production of a special performance pattern (notification for indicating that a special internal winning combination (bonus combination) is won to the player regardless of whether or not the player has a skill for the game) The effect of stopping and displaying the symbol combination) can be shown, and the fun of the game can be changed according to the amount of knowledge about the game.

It is a figure for demonstrating the functional flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. In the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention, it is a diagram showing the configuration of the display area form of the symbol displayed on the display window of the reel and the effective line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 shows an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a perspective view in a state where a front door is opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in the game machine of 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 table at the time of the bonus action | operation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for general games in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for BB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for bonus games in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination determination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in the one embodiment of the present invention (the 1). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in the one embodiment of the present invention (the 2). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pressing in the one embodiment of the present invention (the 3). 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 of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table at the time of an irregular pressing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table selection table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock generation | occurrence | production lottery table (the 1-the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock generation lottery table (the 4 and 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the drawing priority order data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock flag storage area | region in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (no flash) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (Niagara) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock production pattern determination table (May rain) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock production pattern determination table (one horizontal character) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (rising dragon) for game lock in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (special 1_W) for game locks in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock production pattern determination table (special 2_darkness W) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the BGM change lottery table in general game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the content of the game lock classification and lock time which are prepared with the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows a response | compatibility with the display combination and game lock classification in the game lock of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the operation | movement flow at the time of game lock execution in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the various aspects of the sound reproduction in BB game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the content of the game sound which generate | occur | produces for every game state in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the BGM change lottery table in BB game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel rotation start process 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 stop button detection 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 game lock 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 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 no operation command reception in the modification of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

<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 the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever is operated, one value (hereinafter referred to as “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. This internal lottery means also serves as a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along an after-mentioned effective line (winning determination line) is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  In the following, the combination related to paying out medals (internal winning combination or display combination) will be referred to as “small combination”, the combination related to replay operation will be referred to as “replay combination”, and the combination related to bonus operation will be referred to as “ This is called “Bonus”.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. This reel stop control means also serves as a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, a control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 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 pieces”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the symbol combination display related to the winning is determined, normally, the symbol combination is put on the effective line within a specified time of 190 msec (4 symbols). The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means, for example, applies to one or more reels during the operation of a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second-type special feature, which will be described later, and a middle bonus (MB) that continuously activates CB. The rotation of the reels is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line (effective line) within a specified time of 75 msec (one frame of symbols). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to stop the rotation of the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the active line. Let

  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 active line relates to winning. This winning determination means also serves as a main control circuit described later. When it is determined that the combination of symbols displayed by the winning determination means is related to winning, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Also, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, various effects are performed using video display performed by a display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof. Is called.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, a random number value for production (hereinafter referred to as “random number value for production”) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. . When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means determines the effect content to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means also serves as a sub-control circuit described later.

  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, the player is given an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by performing the performance associated with the internal winning combination. Therefore, the player's interest can be improved.

<Game state>
Here, the game state provided in the pachislot of this embodiment and the transition between the game states will be described.

  In the present embodiment, as a gaming state, a state where a bonus operation (bonus game) is performed (hereinafter referred to as “bonus game state”) and a state where a non-bonus game (normal game) is performed (hereinafter referred to as “normal game state”). Is provided).

  As the normal game state, a state in which a bonus game is being carried over (hereinafter referred to as “bonus flag state”) and a state in which other general games are performed (hereinafter referred to as “general game state”) are provided. .

  As bonus games, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) and a middle bonus (hereinafter referred to as “MB”) are provided. Note that “BB” is a so-called accessory continuous operation device related to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) called a so-called first type special accessory, and continuously operates “RB”. “MB” is a so-called “actual accessory continuous actuating device” related to a challenge bonus (hereinafter referred to as “CB”) called a so-called second type special accessory, and “CB” is continuously actuated.

  Therefore, a BB gaming state and an MB gaming state are provided as the bonus gaming state, and an inter-BB flag state and an inter-MB flag state are provided as the bonus flag inter-state.

  Next, a transition mode between game states will be described. In a unit game (game) in a general gaming state, a bonus combination (BB or MB) is won as an internal winning combination, and a symbol combination related to the bonus combination in the unit game is stopped and displayed on an effective line (determination line) described later. (The bonus combination wins), the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the bonus gaming state. Then, the bonus game is started from the next unit game (next game).

  In addition, in a unit game in a general gaming state, when a bonus combination (BB or MB) is won as an internal winning combination, and the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is not stopped and displayed on the later-described active line in the unit game The bonus combination is carried over, and the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the state between bonus flags (the state between BB flags or the state between MB flags). In a unit game between bonus flags, when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination being carried over is stopped and displayed on the later-described active line (the bonus combination wins), the gaming state is changed from the state between the bonus flags to the bonus game. Transition to the state. Then, the bonus game is started from the next unit game.

  The bonus game state ends when the total number of medals (game media) paid out in the bonus game exceeds the specified number. Therefore, when the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game exceeds the prescribed number, the gaming state shifts from the bonus gaming state to the general gaming state. In this embodiment, the operation of BB ends when the total number of medals to be paid out exceeds the specified number “342”, and the operation of MB increases the total number of medals to be paid out from the specified number “129”. It ends when it becomes.

  The transition operation between the gaming states described above is controlled by a main control circuit described later. In the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals (multiple number) for each unit game (for each game) in the normal game state (the general game state and the bonus flag state) is any one of 1-3. . Further, the number of medals inserted per unit game in the BB gaming state is one, and the number of medals inserted per unit game in the MB gaming state is two.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that the pachislot of the present embodiment is functionally mainly composed of a main control unit that controls various operations related to the progress of the game and the various operations, a sub-control unit that produces a game, and a main control. And a gaming machine housing for mounting the sub-control unit. The main control unit includes a main control circuit (main board) to be described later and various peripheral devices (various operation buttons, reel units, etc.) connected thereto. The sub-control unit includes a sub-control circuit (sub-board) described later and various peripheral devices controlled by the sub-control circuit (including various display devices such as a display device, a speaker, a lamp group, and a reel backlight). Below, the content of each component will be described more specifically.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a form of a symbol display area displayed on the display window of the reel.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that can be put on by the carrier when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. 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 reel body formed in a cylindrical shape, and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols (identification information) are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Although not shown, the reel body is provided with a backlight (hereinafter referred to as “reel backlight”) for irradiating the back surface of the sheet material with light. The reel backlight is turned on and off under the control of a sub-control circuit 42 described later.

  In this embodiment, as an effect using the reel backlight, for example, an effect of turning on and off each reel backlight in a predetermined pattern (flash pattern) during a game lock described later (flash effect described later) is prepared. Has been. In addition, as an effect using the reel backlight, an effect of turning off the reel backlight of the reel that has been stopped for each reel stop operation (reel-lighting effect described later) is also prepared.

  The front door 2 b includes a door main body 9, a front panel 10, and a display device 11. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot 1.

  The display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is composed of a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. And this display apparatus 11 produces (notifies | reports) with the dot pattern represented by lighting and extinction of several LED. In addition, this invention is not limited to this, The display apparatus 11 provided in the upper part of the display window part 4 may be a liquid crystal display device.

  Below the display device 11, there is provided a display window section 4 composed of three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. Hereinafter, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

  Each display window shows a specific example of the symbol display area according to the present invention, and is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The three display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions overlapping the three reel arrangement areas when viewed from the front (player side), and are positioned in front of the three reels (player side). It is provided as follows. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the three display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R through the three display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

  In this embodiment, each display window has three (predetermined number of) consecutively arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the reel when rotation of a corresponding reel provided behind the display window stops. ) Is set to a size that can be displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, upper, middle and lower areas are provided in the frame of each display window, and one symbol is displayed in each area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the symbols of the reels can be displayed in a 3 × 3 array form on the display window portion 4 constituted by the three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not a pseudo line (virtual line) set from the left display window 4L to the right display window 4R is won in the symbol displayed in the 3 × 3 arrangement form is determined whether or not the prize is won. It is defined as a line to be determined (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”).

  In the present embodiment, the set effective line is changed according to the number of inserted medals for each unit game. Specifically, when the number of medals inserted per unit game is three, the middle area of the left display window 4L, the middle area of the middle display window 4C, and the middle area of the right display window 4R are used as effective lines. A virtual line (center line: line CL in FIG. 3), an upper area of the left display window 4L, an upper area of the middle display window 4C, and an upper area of the right display window 4R (top line: in FIG. 3) Line TL), a virtual area (bottom line: line BL in FIG. 3) connecting the lower area of the left display window 4L, the lower area of the middle display window 4C and the lower area of the right display window 4R, and the lower area of the left display window 4L , A virtual line (cross-up line: line CUL in FIG. 3) connecting the middle region of the middle display window 4C and the upper region of the right display window 4R, the upper region of the left display window 4L, and the middle region of the middle display window 4C And the right display window 4R Virtual line connecting the stepped area: 5 virtual line (cross-down line line CDL in FIG. 3) is used. When the number of medals inserted per unit game is one or two, two virtual lines, a center line and a cross-up line, are used as effective lines.

  The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is configured by a frame-like member in which an opening for exposing the display device 11 is formed. A lamp group 21 composed of LEDs or the like is provided on the upper and both sides of the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the production contents.

  In addition, three BET lamps 8 arranged in the vertical direction are provided in a part of a region facing the player on the left side of the front panel 10. The three BET lamps 8 are controlled by a sub control circuit 42 described later. The number of lighting of the three BET lamps 8 indicates the number of medals used for one game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of medals (inserted number) used for one game is set to any one of 1 to 3. For example, when the number of medals used for one game is set to “1”, one BET lamp 8 (for example, the BET lamp 8 positioned at the bottom) is turned on and the other BET lamps 8 (center And the BET lamp 8) located at the top is turned off.

  A pedestal 12 is provided in the approximate center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) that are to be operated by the player. .

  The medal slot 13 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game with a preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit. Note that the amount exceeding the preset number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement 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.

  In addition, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment display 6 has the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as “paid-out number”), the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as “credit number”). ), Information such as the number of inserted medals for playing a game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”) is digitally displayed.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L and 20R (sound generation means) and the like are provided. The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R 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. 4 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is configured by a substantially rectangular parallelepiped member (a box-shaped member) whose one surface on the front side is opened. A main board 31 on which a later-described main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 5 described later) is mounted is provided in the upper portion of the cabinet 2a. 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 in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 4, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any one of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 5 described later) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Is done.

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as “hopper 33”) having a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side of the hopper 33 (left side in the example shown in FIG. 4) in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 on which a sub-control circuit 42 described later (see FIGS. 5 and 6 described later) is mounted is provided on the back surface of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen). The sub-control circuit 42 (production control means) is a circuit that controls execution of the production using the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21, a reel backlight (not shown), and the like. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Further, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface of the front door 2b. 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 13 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. To guide. Although not shown in FIG. 4, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 5 to be described later) is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachi-slot 1. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are 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 unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, 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 stores a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 51 are a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57. 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 is a specific example of the stop operation detecting means according to the present invention, and each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation). ) Is detected. The start switch 16S is a specific example of the start operation detecting means according to the present invention, and 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 is a specific example of the insertion operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 12S detects that a bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15) has been pressed by the player (BET operation).

  As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, 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 based on the number of output pulses. 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 three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R show a specific example of the variation display means according to the present invention.

  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 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 changed 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.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. Further, an external terminal board 18S is connected to the main control circuit 41, and a hall computer or a calling device 100 is connected to the external terminal board 18S. That is, the main control circuit 41 is connected to the hall computer or the calling device 100 via the external terminal board 18S.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, 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. 6, 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, and a driver 86. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

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

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker 20L , 20R includes a program such as a voice control task for controlling sound output.

  The data storage area includes, 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 related to video creation, BGM (background music) and effects Various storage areas are included such as a storage area for storing sound data relating to sound and 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. 6, peripheral devices such as the display device 11, the speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, and the lamp group 21 are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are 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 displayed on the display device 11. Is done.

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

[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” (hereinafter referred to as “symbol code”) for each symbol position in the rotation direction of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and the symbol type arranged at each position. 7) (refer to the symbol code table in FIG. 7)).

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol position of each reel arranged in the middle area in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as “0”. Then, in each reel, the symbol counter value “0” corresponds to the value of the symbol counter in the order of advance in the reel rotation direction (the direction from symbol position “20” in FIG. 7 toward symbol position “0”). “0” to “20” are assigned to the symbols as symbol positions. In the present specification, in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 7, the direction in which the symbol position value decreases is referred to as “front” in the reel rotation direction (the symbol variation display direction), and the symbol position value decreases. The direction is referred to as “rearward” in the reel rotation direction (design variation display direction).

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, the display is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is possible to specify the type of symbol that is displayed. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is “7”, the symbol “bell” at the symbol position “8” is respectively displayed in the upper, middle, and lower regions in the frame of the left display window 4L. The symbol “BAR” at the symbol position “7” and the symbol “watermelon 2” at the symbol position “6” are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement table, the symbol “V1” (third special symbol) at the symbol position “17” in the left reel 3L and the symbol “V2” (third symbol) at the symbol position “18” (first) 1 special symbol) and symbol “V1” at symbol position “19” are successively arranged in this order. That is, a V-shaped symbol (“V1”) similar in design to the symbol “V2” is arranged before and after the symbol “V2” at the symbol position “18”. A symbol group (hereinafter referred to as “triple V symbol”) composed of the symbol “V2” at the symbol position “18” and similar V-shaped symbols (“V1”) arranged before and after the symbol position “18” It can be a mark for illustration.

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

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed in the area on the effective line of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R matches the symbol combination (combination) defined in the symbol combination table, a prize is awarded. It is determined. When it is determined that a prize is won, the player is given benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, and bonus operation.

  If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called “lost”. That is, in this embodiment, the symbol combination corresponding to “losing” is not defined in the symbol combination table, thereby defining the symbol combination “losing”.

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

  The “storage area” data in the display combination column is data for designating a later-described display combination storage area (see FIG. 34 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, 12 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 in which a numerical value of 1 or more is defined as data in the payout number column, the same number of medals are paid out.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when a combination (bonus combination) with the name “C_Red 7”, “C_V2” or “C_V1” is determined as the display combination (when the bonus combination wins), BB Is activated, and when the combination (bonus combination) of the name “C_BAR” is determined as the display combination, the MB operates.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the combination (replay combination) having the name “C_replay 1” or “C_replay 2” is determined as the display combination, the replay (replay) is activated.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of inserted medals for each unit game (multiple number) is one or three, and any of the names “C_Watermelon 1” to “C_Watermelon 4” is displayed as a display combination. When the combination (small combination) is determined, 15 medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the number of medals inserted per unit game is two and any of the combinations (small roles) of the names “C_Watermelon 1” to “C_Watermelon 4” is determined as the display combination, 10 medals Is paid out.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the number of medals inserted per unit game is one or two, and small symbols relating to cherry symbols (“Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2”) are used as display roles. When the combination (names “C_Bercheri”, “C_Special Celli 1”, “C_Special Celli 2”, “C_JAC Celli 1” to “C_JAC Celli 3” are excluded), 10 medals are paid out. Is done. On the other hand, when the number of medals inserted per unit game is 3, and a small combination relating to the cherry symbol is determined as a display combination, one medal is paid out.

[Bonus operating table]
Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table is stored in a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 35 to be described later) provided in the main RAM 53, a bonus end number counter, a game possible number counter, and a winning number counter when a bonus operation is performed. Specify the data to be used.

  The game state flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game that is activated. In the present embodiment, as described above, BB (Big Bonus) and MB (Middle Bonus) are provided as bonus game types. Therefore, in this embodiment, each gaming state flag indicating the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, the MB gaming state, and the CB gaming state is provided (see FIG. 35 described later).

  In the present embodiment, the same BB that is started when a combination of symbols (bonus combination) with the name “C_Red 7”, “C_V1”, or “C_V2” is stopped (the winning combination) is displayed. Manage with flags. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and BB that starts when a bonus combination with the name “C_Red 7” is won, BB that starts when a bonus combination with the name “C_V1” starts, and the name The BB that is started when the bonus combination of “C_V2” is won may be managed by individual flags.

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game exceeds a specified number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game. In this embodiment, the operation of the BB that is started when the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination with the name “C_Red 7”, “C_V1”, or “C_V2” is triggered is paid out in excess of the prescribed number “342”. The process ends when In addition, the operation of the MB that is started in response to the stop display of the symbol combination related to the bonus combination with the name “C_BAR” ends when the medals exceeding the prescribed number “129” are paid out.

  That is, at the start of the bonus operation, the numerical value defined by the bonus operation time table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and thereafter, every time a medal is paid out through the bonus operation, the value of the bonus end number counter is changed. Subtracted. Then, the operation of the bonus is ended on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to less than “0”.

  The game possible number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of the RB or CB, that is, the so-called game possible number. The winable number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one RB game, so-called winable number of times.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, an internal lottery table is provided for each combination of the gaming state and the number of inserted medals (multiplied number) for each unit game. Each internal lottery table defines a correspondence relationship between a winning number and an internal winning combination (abbreviated name) associated therewith and a lottery value when each winning number is determined.

  Further, in each internal lottery table, the lottery value is a setting (setting) for adjusting an internal winning expectation value (expected value of a privilege given to a player) such as a bonus combination or a small combination set in advance. It is defined every 1-6). This setting is changed using, for example, a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key switch (not shown).

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number. Then, an internal lottery is performed by determining whether the result of the subtraction is negative (whether a so-called “digit” is generated). In other words, the winning number when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (“digit” occurs) is won.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in a display combination determination table (see FIGS. 15 to 18 described later), a predetermined small combination / replay data pointer or an abbreviation for each internal winning combination (for each type) A bonus data pointer is associated.

(1) General game internal lottery table FIGS. 11A to 11C show a general game internal lottery table.

  FIG. 11A is an internal lottery table used when the number of medals inserted per unit game (multiplied number) is 1 in the general gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11A, since lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 6, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is six. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11A, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB”) in setting 6 is won is 1/65536.

  FIG. 11B is an internal lottery table used when the number of medals inserted per unit game (multiplied number) is two in the general gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, since lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 8, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is eight. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB”) in setting 6 is won is 1/65536.

  FIG. 11C is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals per unit game (multiplied number) is 3 in the general gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11C, lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 19, respectively, so the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is 19. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11C, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB”) in setting 6 is won is 70/65536.

(2) BB flag internal lottery table FIGS. 12A to 12C show BB flag internal lottery tables. In the present embodiment, “between the BB flags” refers to the symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination after the internal winning combination related to BB (abbreviated as “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB”) is won. This is a period until a combination (combination) is stopped and displayed on the active line (a period in which the internal winning combination relating to BB is being carried over).

  FIG. 12A is an internal lottery table used when the number of medals inserted per unit game (multiplied number) is 1 in the state between the BB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12A, since lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 3, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is three. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12A, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) in setting 6 is won is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 12B is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals for each unit game (multiplied number) is 2 in the state between the BB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12B, lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively. Therefore, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is three. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12B, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 12C is an internal lottery table used when the number of inserted medals for each unit game (multiplied number) is 3 in the state between the BB flags. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12C, lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 7, respectively. Therefore, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is seven. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12C, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

(3) MB flag internal lottery table FIGS. 13A to 13C show MB flag internal lottery tables. In the present embodiment, “between MB flags” means that the symbol combination (combination) corresponding to the internal winning combination after the internal winning combination related to MB (the internal winning combination of “F_MB”) is won is effective. This is a period until the line is stopped and displayed (a period in which the internal winning combination relating to MB is being carried over).

  FIG. 13A is an internal lottery table used when the number of medals inserted per unit game (multiple number) is 1 in the inter-MB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13A, since lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 3, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is three. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13A, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 13B is an internal lottery table used when the number of medals inserted per unit game (multiple number) is 2 in the inter-MB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13B, since lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 3, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is three. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13B, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

  FIG. 13C is an internal lottery table used when the number of medals inserted per unit game (multiplied number) is 3 in the inter-MB flag state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13C, lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 7, respectively. Therefore, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is seven. With reference to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 13C, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”) is won in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

(4) Bonus game internal lottery table FIGS. 14A and 14B show bonus game internal lottery tables. In the BB game state, as described above, the number of medals inserted per unit game is one, and in the MB game state, the number of medals inserted per unit game is two.

  FIG. 14A is an internal lottery table used in the BB gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, since lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 3, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is three. Referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14A, for example, the probability that the winning number “2” (the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_BB bell”) in setting 6 is won is 35738/65536.

  FIG. 14B is an internal lottery table used in the MB gaming state. In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14B, lottery values are defined for the winning numbers 1 to 3, respectively. Therefore, the number of lotteries (number of lottery value subtractions) in the table is three. Referring to the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14B, for example, the probability of winning the winning number “2” (abbreviated as “F_special CB bell (replay)”) in setting 6 is 29798/65536. Become.

[Display combination determination table]
Next, the display combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The display combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointer associated with each internal winning combination (abbreviation) and the display combination. That is, when the small combination / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are determined, the winning display combination (winning combination) is uniquely acquired.

  The various data described in the display combination column in the display combination determination table is used to identify combinations of symbols that allow display along the effective lines set over the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. It is data. The “data” in the display combination column is represented by 1-byte data in the same manner as the “data” in the display combination column in the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. A unique symbol combination is assigned. A “◯” mark in the data pointer column in the display combination determination table indicates a display combination that can win a prize in the acquired data pointer (internal winning combination).

  When the small combination / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer are “0”, the content of “internal winning combination” is “lost”, which is the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. Indicates that display of all combinations (combinations) of symbols defined by is not permitted.

  In each display combination determination table shown in FIGS. 15 to 18, a display combination (winning combination) related to the operation of the bonus is defined for each of the bonus data pointers “1” to “3”, and a small combination / replay is performed. A display combination (winning combination) relating to a small combination and a replay combination is defined for each of the data pointers “1” to “11”. That is, the display combination determination table shows the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the display combination related to the bonus operation, and the display combination related to the small combination / replay data pointer and the medal payout or the display combination related to the replay operation. Stipulates the correspondence with

  For example, when “1” (abbreviated name “F_Red 7BB” internal winning combination) is acquired as the bonus data pointer, as shown in FIG. "And the display combination related to the name" C_V2 ". In addition, for example, when “1” is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, the display combination that can be won is related to the display combination related to the name “C_Replay 1” and the name “C_Replay 2”. It becomes a display role.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Hereinafter, various tables used in the reel stop control in the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding symbols (specific symbol number) as one frame. Various tables for reel stop control used for the above are provided separately from the various tables for reel stop control used when the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding symbols (specific symbol number) being four. In this specification, in order to simplify the description, only the various table for reel stop control used when the stop control of the reel is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces being 4 frames, and the maximum number of sliding symbols is 1 frame. Description of various tables for reel stop control used when performing reel stop control will be omitted.

  First, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. 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 a rotation stop number, determination data for each pressing order (drawing priority order table number and drawing priority order selection table number), irregular pressing time table selection data (line change status and Stop table number when pressing irregularly), table change data when pressing forward, first stop table number when pressing forward, table change initial data selection value when pressing forward (line change status and second and third stop tables when pressing forward) Number) and search order table selection data (when there is a pull-in request and when there is no pull-in request).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the rotation stop number (“0” to “16”) is the number of medals inserted per game (multiple number) and the type of internal winning combination. It is set according to the combination. For example, in a game where the number of inserted medals is 3, if the internal winning combination is an internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay”, “1” is set to the number for stopping the spinning. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, various data associated with the number for stopping the rotation change depending on the gaming state even if the number for stopping the rotation is the same.

  Note that “in general game” in the winning combination column of the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 indicates a general game state, and “inside C_BAR” indicates a state between MB flags (MB win game also) Including). “Inside C_V1” indicates the state between the BB flags (including the BB winning game) in which the display combination (BB combination) related to the name “C_V1” is carried over, and “F_red 7BB inside” indicates the name “C_V2 ”And“ C_Red 7 ”indicate the state between BB flags (including the BB winning game) in which the display combination (BB combination) is carried over. The “all game states” described in the winning combination column indicates all game states.

  The pull-in priority order table number and the pull-in priority order selection table number defined in the column of determination data by pressing order are data used for the pull-in priority order table selection process. For example, in the reel stop initial setting table, if a drawing priority table number corresponding to the number for turning stop is specified, the drawing priority table number specified in the drawing priority table (see FIG. 29 described later) is set. Data regarding the priority order of the corresponding display combination can be acquired. Further, if the drawing priority order table number corresponding to the turn stop number is not defined in the reel stop initial setting table, the drawing priority order table selection table (FIGS. 27 and 28 described later) is referred to, and the drawing priority order number is referred to. A pull-in priority table number corresponding to the order selection table number is determined.

  The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 26 described later) to be referred to when irregular pressing is performed in the reel stop operation. In this specification, “anomalous pressing” is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. This corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the pressing order of “left / right”, “middle right / left”, “right middle / left”, and “right / left middle”.

  The table change data at the time of the forward push, the first stop table number at the time of the forward push, and the initial data selection value at the time of the forward push table change are the stop table to be referred to when the forward push is performed in the reel stop operation (described later This is data for specifying (see FIG. 25). In this specification, “forward push” is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and specifically, “left middle right” and “right and left middle”. This corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing.

  The search order table selection data is data for designating a search order table (see FIGS. 30A to 30C to be described later) to be referred to when determining the number of sliding piece determination data to be described later when stopping each reel. Note that “Withdrawal request” described in the search order table selection data column of the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 indicates that the stop operation of the symbol is based on the priority order of the display combination. The case where it is necessary to change to the predetermined stop position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop position of the symbol at the performed timing is shown. On the other hand, “no pull-in request” described in the search order table selection data column indicates a case where the symbol stop position does not need to be changed from the symbol stop position at the timing when the stop operation is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the maximum number of sliding pieces is four, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is controlled to stop within 190 msec. The 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”.

  That is, 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 that pass through the middle region in the display window of each reel 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. 29 described later). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when the priorities are compared for each symbol from the stop start position to the symbol position four frames ahead, which 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 a forward push, a first stop stop table (refer to FIGS. 21 to 23 described later) at the time of the forward press and a second and third stop stop tables (refer to FIG. 25 described later) at the time of the forward press. . On the other hand, if it is an irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIG. 26 described later) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, the stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing will be described. The first stop table at the time of the forward push has the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L and the number of sliding pieces in each of the first stop table numbers “00” to “14” at the time of the forward push. Define the correspondence between decision data and change status.

  For example, when the first stop table number is “00” and the stop start position of the left reel 3L is “10” at the time of forward pressing, the slip piece number determination data is “1” and the change status is “1”. "become. The change status is used when referring to a forward pressing control change table (see FIGS. 24A and 24B described later).

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, an example of the forward-pressing control change table will be described with reference to FIGS. 24A and 24B. FIG. 24A is a control change table at the time of forward press when the table change data at the time of forward press is “00”, and FIG. 24B is a time at the time of forward press when the table change data at the time of forward press is “01”. It is a control change table.

  The control change table at the time of the forward push is the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, and the left first stop table number after the stop (the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward push Number). For example, the forward change table change data acquired based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20) is “00”, and the first stop stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23) during forward push. ) And the planned stop position of the left reel 3L is “08”, the forward pressing control change table shown in FIG. 24A is referred to. The left stop table number after the first stop after the change (corresponding to the second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing) is “(C line) table 14”. If the first left stop table number after the stop (second table table number for second and third stops) is not registered at the target position in the forward push control change table, the stop table number Does not change.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26, 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”.

  The second and third stop table for forward pressing shown in FIG. 25 are the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (the left first stop table number after the stop in FIGS. 24A and 24B). ) Is referred to as “08”. The irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 26 is referred to when the irregular pressing stop table number is “07”.

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

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

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

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

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

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. The pull-in priority order table selection table (part 1) shown in FIG. 27 is a table that is referred to when the pull-in priority order selection table number is any one of “00” to “05”, and is shown in FIG. The pull-in priority table selection table (part 2) is a table that is referred to when the pull-in priority table selection table number is any one of “06” to “09”.

  The drawing priority order table selection table provided for each drawing priority order selection table number is a combination of the drawing priority order selection table number and the stop operation type of the stop button at each stop operation (at the time of the first to third stop operations). And the correspondence relationship between the pull-in priority table numbers. The pull-in priority table number defined in each pull-in priority table selection table is data for acquiring information related to the priority of the display combination defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 29 described later). is there.

[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 “04”.

  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 defining the order of priority stop display (drawn) between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Although not shown here, each pull-in data is shown in “data” defined in the display combination column in the display combination determination table shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 and in FIGS. 8 and 9. Similar to the “data” defined in the display combination column in the symbol combination table, it is represented by 1-byte data, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-described first stop stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23). However, when there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number of sliding pieces is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, in the present embodiment, a more appropriate number of sliding symbols is set based on the priority of the combination of symbols that permits the stop display associated with the internal winning combination regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired by the stop table. decide.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, not only the priority of the display combination (combination of symbols) differs according to the pull-in priority table number, but also the number of priority divisions. Specifically, when the pull-in priority table number is “00”, the priority division number is set to 5, and when the pull-in priority table number is any one of “01” to “03”. If the priority order number is 4, and the pull-in priority table number is “04”, the priority order number is 3. Here, in order to simplify the description, the priority when the pull-in priority table number is “01” will be described, and the description of the priorities in other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.

  When the drawing priority table number is “01”, the priority “1” includes names “C_CB Bell 1” to “C_CB Bell 10”, “C_7 Bell 1”, “C_7 Bell 2”, “C_V Bell”. , “C_Crossbell 1” to “C_Crossbell 4”, “C_CB Watermelon 1”, “C_CB Watermelon 2”, “C_Bell”, and “C_Watermelon 1” to “C_Watermelon 4” Is defined. The priority “2” includes names “C_Special Cell 1”, “C_Special Cell 2”, “C_Normal Cell A1” to “C_Normal Cell A8”, “C_Normal Cell B1” to “C_Normal Cell B5”. , “C_normal cell C1” to “C_normal cell C7”, “C_normal cell D1” to “C_normal cell D8”, “C_normal cell E1” to “C_normal cell E5”, “C_BAR cell A”, “ Pull-in data for roles corresponding to “C_Berchery”, “C_JAC Celli 1” to “C_JAC Celli 3”, “C_ANY Celli A1” to “C_ANY Celli A4”, and “C_ANY Celli B1” to “C_ANY Celli B5” are defined. Is done.

  In the priority “3”, the pull-in data of the roles corresponding to the names “C_chance role”, “C_reach eye”, “C_BAR cell B1”, and “C_BAR cell B2” are defined. In addition, in the priority “4”, the pull-in data of the roles corresponding to the names “C_Red 7”, “C_V2”, “C_V1”, and “C_BAR” are defined.

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

[Search order table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 30A to 30C, a search order table that is referred to when reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding frames being four frames will be described. The search order table prescribes an order (hereinafter referred to as “search order”) to be applied preferentially from a range of numerical values (“0” to “4”) predetermined as the number of sliding frames.

  Note that the search order table shown in FIG. 30A is a table that is referred to when the search order table selection data is “00”. The search order table shown in FIG. 30B is a table that is referred to when the search order table selection data is “01”. In addition, the search order table illustrated in FIG. 30C is a table that is referred to when the search order table selection data is “02”.

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

  In the present embodiment, as described in the priority attraction-in control process in FIG. 70 described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the search order “5” in the lower order of the search order table to correspond to the search order “1”. The number of sliding frames is preferentially applied from the numerical value to be used. Further, in the present embodiment, during the MB (CB) operation, for reels other than the reel having the maximum number of sliding frames of 1 frame, the reel stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding frames being 4 frames.

[Game lock generation lottery table]
Next, the game lock occurrence lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIGS. 32A to 32B.

  The pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to play a game for a certain period when the start lever is operated (when the lever is turned on) and / or after all reels stop rotating and the display combination (winning combination) is determined. It has a function of executing an operation called “lock” which is invalidated or delayed (hereinafter, this operation is called “game lock”). In addition, while the game lock is generated, even if various operations such as a medal insertion operation and a stop button stop operation are performed, the operation (operation detection) is treated as invalid or delayed. .

  The game lock generation lottery table is used when determining the content (game lock type and lock time) of game lock to be executed after all reels stop rotating and the display combination (winning combination) is determined. It is referred to during lottery processing (see FIG. 58). In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the number of game locks executed after all reels stop rotating and the display combination is determined includes 15 types (including types in which no game lock occurs). The present invention is not limited to this, and the number of types of game locks can be set arbitrarily. Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the example in which the presence or absence and type of a game lock are determined by the game lock lottery which referred the game lock generation | occurrence | production lottery table, this invention is not limited to this. For example, in the game lock lottery, it may be determined whether or not a game lock is won, and then the game lock type may be determined by another lottery process.

  In the game lock occurrence lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIGS. 32A to 32B, lottery values set for each lock command number (game lock type) and each internal winning combination (small role / replay data point). Stipulates the correspondence with

  The name of each game lock type specified in the game lock generation lottery table is the reel backlight turned on and off in a predetermined pattern (flash pattern) executed by the control of the sub-control unit during the game lock (freeze) This also corresponds to the name of the type of effect to be performed (hereinafter referred to as “flash effect”). Note that the game lock type “none” in the game lock generation lottery table indicates that the game lock is not performed (the lock time is 0 ms) and the flash effect using the reel backlight is not executed.

  In the game lock lottery process with reference to the game lock occurrence lottery table of the present embodiment, the production random number value (random number denominator = 128) extracted from a predetermined numerical range “0 to 127” is used for each lock command number. Are sequentially subtracted with the lottery value specified for. Next, lottery is performed by determining whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether or not a so-called “digit” has occurred). When the subtraction result is less than 0, the game lock corresponding to the lock command number (game lock type) at that time is won.

  FIG. 31A is a game lock generation lottery table referred to in the general gaming state. In the game lock lottery process with reference to this game lock occurrence lottery table (general game), when the internal winning combination is the abbreviation “F_Replay” (when the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”) Will win the lock command number “1” (game lock type “Niagara”) with a probability of 127/128, and win the lock command number “2” (game lock type “May rain”) with a probability of 1/128.

  FIG. 31B is a game lock occurrence lottery table referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (MB) of the abbreviation “F_MB” is won. In the game lock lottery process with reference to this game lock occurrence lottery table (when MB is won), for example, when a combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay” is won (the data pointer for small role / replay is “1”). ), The lock command number “0” (game lock type “none”) is won with a probability of 32/128, and the lock command number “2” (game lock type “May rain”) with a probability of 96/128. I will win.

  FIG. 31C is a game lock occurrence lottery table referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (BB) of the abbreviation “F_VBB” is won. In the game lock lottery process with reference to this game lock occurrence lottery table (at the time of VBB winning), for example, when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay” is won (the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”). ), The lock command number “0” (game lock type “none”) is won with a probability of 128/128 (100%). That is, in the game in which the bonus combination (BB) of the abbreviation “F_VBB” and the replay combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay” are won in duplicate, no game lock is generated.

  FIG. 32A is a game lock occurrence lottery table referred to in a game (unit game) in which a bonus combination (BB) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won. In the game lock lottery process with reference to this game lock occurrence lottery table (when red 7BB is won), for example, when the combination of the abbreviation “F_Replay” is won (the small combination / replay data pointer is “1”) If there is, the lock command number “0” (game lock type “none”) is won with a probability of 24/128, and the lock command number “2” (game lock type “May rain”) with a probability of 88/128. Is won, and the lock command number “10” (game lock type “Premier”) is won with a probability of 16/128.

  FIG. 32B is a game lock occurrence lottery table referred to in the state between BB flags or the state between MB flags. In the game lock lottery process with reference to this game lock occurrence lottery table (between BB and MB flags), for example, when the internal winning combination is the role of the abbreviation “F_Replay” (the data pointer for small role / replay is “1”) ), The lock command number “0” (game lock type “none”) is won with a probability of 40/128, and the lock command number “1” (game lock type “Niagara”) with a probability of 32/128. ) Is won, the lock command number “2” (game lock type “May rain”) is won with a probability of 40/128, and the lock command number “3” (game lock type “rolling”) is with a probability of 16/128. I will win.

[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. 8 and 9).

  For example, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 12 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (red 7) in the reel type “left”, “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to a displayable internal winning combination. Data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is logically AND stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area (to be described later, see FIG. 38).

<Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. Although not described here (not shown), the main RAM 53 is also provided with storage areas for various control data used for game locks, various flags, various counters, and the like.

[Display combination storage area, internal winning combination storage area and carryover combination storage area]
First, the configuration 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 12 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 12, when a predetermined bit is set to “1” (stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the active line. It shows that. On the other hand, when all the bits are “0”, it indicates that the symbol combination related to winning is not displayed on the active line.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 12, 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”.

  The main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area is configured in the same manner as the display combination storage area 1 shown in FIG. However, bits 4 to 7 of the storage area are not used.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when an internal winning combination corresponding to any of the names “C_Red 7”, “C_V2”, “C_V1” and “C_BAR” is determined as an internal winning combination, Is stored as a carryover combination in a predetermined area (any one of bits 0 to 3) in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is displayed until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, “C_Red 7” “Red 7” — “Red 7” — “Red 7”) is displayed on the active line. Retained without being cleared. While the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[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 is composed of gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the gaming state flag, a unique bonus type or RT (replay time) type is assigned to each bit of the gaming state flag storage areas 1 and 2.

  In each of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2, when “1” is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit, the bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. Indicates. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0 of the gaming state flag storage area 1, the operation of the BB is performed, indicating the BB gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the RT state of the general game and the bonus flag game is the RT0 gaming state, and the RT state when the MB is activated is the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, in the gaming state flag storage area 2 in FIG. 35, flags for the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are also stored.

[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 active line, the symbol code of the symbol of the reel that was most recently stopped (symbol code storage region 1 in the center line) and a displayable role (symbol code storage region 2 to 2 in the center line) 13) is stored. In addition, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage area (symbol code storage regions 2 to 13 in the center line) in which the symbol that can be displayed is stored after all the reels are stopped.

  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. 33), 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.

[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 pull-in priority data stored in the pull-in priority data storage area differ depending on the type of pull-in priority table number in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 29) referred to when determining the pull-in priority data. . The pull-in priority data indicates that the higher the value, the higher the priority.

  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, the pull-in priority data can be said to be a parameter indicating 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 FIGS. 30A to 30C).

[Game lock flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game lock flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The game lock flag storage area includes game lock flag storage areas 1 and 2 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In this embodiment, the game lock executed after bits 0 to 7 of the game lock flag storage area 1 and bits 0 to 6 of the game lock flag storage area 2 are stopped after all the reels stop rotating and the display combination is determined. Is assigned as a storage area of a flag indicating the type (lock command numbers “0” to “14”). In this embodiment, referring to the game lock lottery occurrence table (see FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIGS. 32A to 32B), when any of the lock command numbers “0” to “14” is determined, “1” is stored (set) in the bits in the game lock flag storage areas 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning lock command number (game lock type).

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

[Game effect production pattern determination table]
First, the game lock effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the flash effect using the reel backlight is controlled by the control of the sub-control unit during the game lock (freeze) executed after the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the display combination is determined. Done. This flash effect is executed with the effect content (flashing pattern) corresponding to the game lock type (lock command number) determined by the game lock lottery process with reference to the above-described game lock occurrence lottery table.

  Furthermore, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment includes the following three effect functions that are executed based on the determined game lock type (type of flash effect) and the internal winning combination. The following three effects are executed before the flash effect (game lock).

(1) An effect of generating a normal sound or a chance (special sound) from the speakers 20L and 20R as an operation sound at the start operation (hereinafter referred to as “notice sound effect”)
(2) An effect that turns off the reel backlight of the reel that has been stopped every time the reel is stopped (hereinafter referred to as a “reel extinguishing effect”).
(3) An effect of turning on LEDs (hereinafter referred to as “side LEDs”) provided on both sides of the front panel 10 for each reel stop operation (hereinafter referred to as “side LED lighting effect”).

  The combination of the notice sound effect, the reel light-off effect, and the side LED lighting effect (hereinafter referred to as “game lock effect pattern”) is determined based on the game lock type and the internal winning combination type.

  The game lock effect pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 41 to 47 are based on the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the type of internal winning combination (notice sound effect, reel extinguishing effect and side effect). It is a lottery table that is referred to when the type of combination of LED lighting effects is determined by lottery. Here, as an example, a game lock effect pattern determination table corresponding to seven game lock types out of 15 game lock types (flash effect types) is shown.

  41A and 41B show game lock effects that are referred to when the game lock type (type of flash effect) is “no flash” (lock command number “0”) (when no game lock or flash effect occurs). 42A and 42B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is “Niagara” (lock command number “1”). 43A and 43B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is “May rain” (lock command number “2”). FIGS. 44A and 44B show the game lock type “horizontal”. It is an effect pattern determination table for game lock that is referred to when it is “one character” (lock command number “4”). 45A and 45B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is “rising dragon” (lock command number “5”). FIGS. 46A and 46B show that the game lock type is “ It is a game lock effect pattern determination table that is referred to when it is “special 1_W” (lock command number “11”). 47A and 47B are game lock effect pattern determination tables that are referred to when the game lock type is “special 2_darkness W” (lock command number “12”).

  Each game lock effect pattern determination table defines the correspondence between each type of game lock effect pattern and lottery values set for each internal winning combination. Therefore, for example, execution of the game lock (freeze) is decided, “May rain” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect), and the internal winning combination is abbreviated as “F_Red 7BB + F_Replay”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 43A, with the probability of 4096/32768, the game lock effect patterns “normal → 1 light off → no light”, “normal → 3 light off → no light” and “normal → no light off → 1” "Lighting" is selected, and the game lock effect pattern "None" is selected with a probability of 20480/32768.

  The contents described in the game lock effect pattern column in each game lock effect pattern determination table indicate “contents of the notice sound effect → contents of the reel light-off effect → contents of the side LED lighting effect”. For example, in the game lock effect pattern “normal → 2 off → no light”, “normal” corresponds to a warning sound effect that generates a normal sound at the start operation, and “2 off” is the first and second stop operations. Corresponding to the reel extinguishing effect of extinguishing the reel backlight of the reel that has been made, “no lighting” corresponds to an effect mode in which the side LED lighting effect is not performed. In addition, for example, in the game lock effect pattern “chance sound → no lights off → 2 lights”, “chance sound” corresponds to a warning sound effect that generates a chance sound at the start operation, and “no lights off” means a reel light off effect. “2 lighting” corresponds to an effect mode in which the side LED lighting effect is executed during the second stop operation. The game lock effect pattern “none” corresponds to a state in which any of the warning sound effect, the reel light-off effect, and the side LED lighting effect is not executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 41 to 47, in this embodiment, there is no game lock effect pattern in which both the reel extinguishing effect and the side LED lighting effect are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be provided a game lock effect pattern in which both the reel extinguishing effect and the side LED lighting effect are performed.

[General game BGM change lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 48A and 48B, a BGM change lottery table (tempered sound lottery table) during a general game will be described.

  The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is a lottery for determining whether or not to change the BGM of the BB game based on the internal winning combination under the control of the sub-control unit during the general game (hereinafter referred to as “general BGM change lottery”). The function to perform. The general game BGM change lottery table shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B is a table that is referred to when performing this general BGM change lottery table.

  In the general game BGM change lottery table, for each internal winning combination, each lottery value of the general medium BGM change lottery (SP tempering sound) / non-winning (normal tempering sound) is defined (random number denominator is 32768).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, when the internal winning combination is an abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or “F_VBB”, there is a possibility of winning a general medium BGM change lottery. Other internal winning combinations are configured not to win the general medium BGM change lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the general BGM change lottery is performed in response to the internal winning of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or “F_VBB” during the general game.

<Characteristic features of pachislot>
Next, description will be made on the contents of various functions that the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment has and the effects obtained by the functions.

[Suspension control method for bonus symbols and specific small roles when winning BB]
In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L in FIG. 7, a symbol combination (“V2”-“V1”-“V1”) of the name “C_V2” (BB role) is configured. The symbol “V2” (symbol position “18”) is a symbol combination (“red 7”-“red 7”-) of the name “C_Red 7” (the role of BB) in the rotation direction of the reel (change direction of the display row). The symbol “red 7”) (the symbol position “2”) constituting the “red 7”) is arranged forwardly away from the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 frames) (5 frames in this embodiment).

  Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when only the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally (when only the bonus data pointer “1” is acquired), that is, the name “C_Red 7 ”And“ C_V2 ”when only two display combinations can be won (see FIG. 15), the following stop control of the left reel 3L is performed.

  In this case, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L (predetermined display row) is the symbol “V2” (symbol position “18”: first symbol constituting the symbol combination of the name “C_V2”. When it is time to move the special symbol) within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols and stop it on the active line, the symbol “V2” (bonus symbol) stops on the active line in the left display window 4L. Is displayed. Further, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L is a timing at which the player cannot stop on the active line even if the symbol “V2” is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, and The symbol “red 7” (symbol position “2”: second special symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the name “C_Red 7” is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols and stopped on the effective line. When it is time to enable, the symbol “red 7” (bonus symbol) is stopped and displayed on the active line in the left display window 4L.

  If the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L is a timing at which neither the symbol “V2” nor the symbol “red 7” can be stopped on the active line, The symbol corresponding to "" is stopped and displayed on the active line, and BB is in the carryover state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when only the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally, the symbol “V2” or the symbol “Red 7”, that is, the bonus symbol is stopped on the effective line in the left display window 4L. When displaying, in the rotation direction of the left reel 3L, the symbol “cherry 2” (symbol position “3”) arranged in front of the symbol “red 7” and rearward of the symbol “V2” (triple V symbol). 1 ”: the specific symbol) is controlled to stop the left reel 3L so that it is not displayed in any of the upper, middle and lower regions in the left display window 4L. The symbol “Cherry 2” is a constituent symbol (specific small symbol symbol) of a small symbol (specific internal symbol symbol) related to the payout of medals.

  For example, when the symbol “Cherry 2” is arranged one frame ahead of the symbol “Red 7” in the rotation direction of the reel as in this embodiment, only the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally, The timing of the player's stop operation performed on the reel 3L is the timing when the symbol “V2” cannot be stopped on the active line even if the symbol “V2” is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the symbol “red 7”. Is within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces and can be stopped on the effective line, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the lower area in the left display window 4L, and the symbol “cherry 2” is displayed. It is prevented from being displayed in the left display window 4L. In the present embodiment, the symbol “Cherry 2” is arranged four frames behind the symbol “V2” in the rotation direction of the reel, so that the symbol “V2” is the upper, middle and lower tiers in the left display window 4L. The symbol “Cherry 2” is not displayed in the left display window 4L regardless of which area is stopped.

  When the above-described bonus symbol and specific small role symbol are stopped when only the BB combination is won internally, the following effects can be obtained.

  In a conventional gaming machine, generally, when a small combination is determined by an internal lottery, for the purpose of realizing a healthy game, the combination of symbols related to the small combination is always displayed on the active line in the display window of the reel. In addition, the drawing operation of the symbol is performed within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. Furthermore, in recent years, when a specific internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is won internally, the above-described symbol pull-in operation is performed for the purpose of realizing a healthy game, while maintaining the player's interest in the game. For the purpose of, the player's technical intervention element for the stop display operation of the symbol combination related to a specific internal winning combination (If the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate even if a specific internal winning combination is won) There is a need for a gaming machine that requires a situation in which the symbol combination to be displayed is not displayed on the active line (the occurrence of so-called “missing”).

  However, if these two contradictory purposes are to be achieved, there is a risk that restrictions may be imposed on the configuration of various symbols (symbol type, arrangement order, etc.) arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel. In this case, there is a possibility that freedom of design and development of the gaming machine is lost.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when only the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally (only two display combinations (bonus combination) with names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” can be won) ) When the symbol combination “C_Red 7” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line even though the symbol “Red 7” is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L (name “C_Red 7”). When the display combination (BB combination) is missed), the symbol “Cherry 2” may be displayed in the left display window 4L due to the configuration of the symbol arrangement. If only the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally, the display roles other than the names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” will not win, so the display role of the name “C_Red 7” (BB role) will be displayed. Even if the symbol “Cherry 2”, which is the constituent symbol of the small part relating to the payout of the medal, is displayed in the left display window 4L when it is missed, the medal is not paid out (related to the symbol “Cherry 2”). Small servants won no prize).

  Therefore, if the symbol “Cherry 2” is displayed in the left display window 4L when the bonus combination related to the symbol “Red 7” is missed, the player loses the symbol “Cherry 2” to the symbol “Cherry 2”. It becomes unclear whether it is a related small combination or a bonus combination related to the symbol “Red 7”.

  However, in this embodiment, when only the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally (when only the two display combinations (bonus combination) of the names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” can be won), Stops displaying the bonus symbol (symbol “red 7” or symbol “V2”) in the left display window 4L without displaying the symbol “cherry 2” which is the constituent symbol of the small part relating to the payout of medals. Thus, stop control of the left reel 3L is performed.

  Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to clarify the missing mode (the missing role is not a small role related to the symbol “Cherry 2”) by the reel stop control. Can be resolved. As a result, in this embodiment, even in a gaming machine equipped with a technical intervention element that has been requested in recent years, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of restrictions on the configuration of various symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel. It is possible to prevent the freedom of design and development from being lost.

  In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the left reel 3L is provided with a triple V symbol (a symbol group of symbol positions “17” to “19”) that can serve as a mark for the timing of pressing. That is, in this embodiment, the configuration for facilitating the player's eye-opening operation is provided on the left reel 3L, and further, the freedom of design and development of the gaming machine is prevented from being lost. can do.

[Direction function during game lock]
As described above, the main control unit of the pachislot machine 1 of this embodiment stops the rotation of all the reels and determines the display combination (winning combination) (the player presses the stop button that has been operated for the third stop). A function of generating a game lock after the release of the operation is detected. Further, as described above, the sub-control unit of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of performing a flash effect (effect during lock) using a reel backlight (effect means) corresponding to the game lock type during the game lock. Have

  Note that the operation of the flash effect using the reel backlight is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as a means for executing a flash effect (an effect executing means during locking).

  Hereinafter, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, description will be given of the game lock that is executed after the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the display combination (winning combination) is determined, and the contents of the flash effect performed during the game lock. To do.

(1) Types of Game Locks In this embodiment, as shown in the game lock generation lottery tables of FIGS. 31A to 31B and FIGS. 32A to 32B, 15 types of game locks are prepared including types where game locks are not generated. ing. Specifically, the name “none” (lock command number “0”), “Niagara” (lock command number “1”), “May rain” (lock command number “2”), “rolling” (lock command number “ 3 ”),“ one horizontal character ”(lock command number“ 4 ”),“ rising dragon ”(lock command number“ 5 ”),“ W ”(lock command number“ 6 ”),“ darkness W ”(lock command number) “7”), “V” (lock command number “8”), “lightning SP” (lock command number “9”), “premier” (lock command number “10”), “special 1_W” (lock command Number “11”), “special 2_darkness W” (lock command number “12”), “special 3_V” (lock command number “13”) and “special_lightning” (lock command number “14”). Played games Click are prepared. Note that these names also correspond to names indicating the types of flash effects.

  In the present embodiment, the lock time (game lock execution period) varies depending on the game lock type (lock command number). Here, FIG. 49 shows a diagram summarizing the correspondence between the game lock type (lock command number), the lock time, and the occurrence timing of the game lock. As shown in FIG. 49, the start timing of the game lock prepared in the present embodiment is when the third stop is OFF (when the release of the player's pressing operation on the stop button operated for the third stop is detected). It becomes only.

  In the present embodiment, the lock command number is basically determined by a game lock lottery performed at the time of a game start operation. If any of the lock command numbers “0” to “10” is determined at the start operation, each lock command number (game lock type) is determined at the time of determination of the lock command number (at the start operation). The corresponding lock time is also determined.

  However, if any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start operation, the type of game lock (lock command number) and lock time to be finally executed are determined at that time. do not do. In this case, when the display combination is confirmed (when the third stop is OFF), the type of game lock (lock command number) and lock time to be finally executed are determined according to the type of the display combination. The That is, when any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start operation, the content of the game lock and the effect of the flash effect executed during the game lock are determined when the display combination is determined. A pattern is determined.

  In FIG. 50, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start operation, the type of display combination and the type of game lock determined according to the type of display combination The correspondence is shown.

  In the present embodiment, for example, by the game lock lottery at the start of the game, “special 2_darkness W” of the lock command number “12” is determined as the game lock type, and the display combination in the determined game is the name “C_watermelon” In the case of a display combination or a display combination other than the display combination of the names “C_Watermelon”, “C_Bercheri”, “C_Special Celli”, “C_Normal Celli”, and “C_ANY Celli” (including “losing”) Is the game lock of the lock command number “7” (“darkness W”) as the game lock of the lock command number “12” (“special 2_darkness W”) when the display combination is confirmed (when the third stop is OFF). (Game lock of pattern A) is determined. On the other hand, by the game lock lottery at the start of the game, “special 2_darkness W” of the lock command number “12” is determined as the type of game lock, and the display roles in the determined game are the names “C_Bellchery”, “C_special checkerri” ”,“ C_normal check ”, and“ C_ANY check ”, when the display combination is confirmed, the lock is set as a game lock of the lock command number“ 12 ”(“ special 2_darkness W ”). A game lock (game lock of pattern B) of the command number “4” (“one horizontal character”) is determined.

  In the present embodiment, since a plurality of effective lines are provided in the display window unit 4, the display combination corresponding to the above-described pattern A game lock and the display combination corresponding to the pattern B game lock are displayed on the display window. There are cases where the stop display is repeated in the part 4. In this case, the game lock of the pattern A is determined with priority over the game lock of the pattern B. Note that a table (not shown) that defines the correspondence between the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time is stored in the main ROM 52.

(3) Game Lock Type Switching Operation Example Next, when any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start of the game, the game lock type is set to the pattern described above according to the display combination type. An example of operation when switching between A and pattern B will be described. Here, an example of operation when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined at the start of the game and an internal winning combination (specified internal winning combination) related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won. explain.

  In this embodiment, when the internal winning combination (locking combination) related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, as shown in the display combination determination tables of FIGS. 15 to 18, the display combination (name) related to the watermelon symbol is displayed. “C_Watermelon 1” to “C_Watermelon 4”) and display symbols related to cherry symbols (names “C_Bercheri”, “C_Special Celli 1”, “C_Special Celli 2”, “C_Normal”) Both “Ceri C1” to “C_Normal Cheri E5” and “C_ANY Cheri B1” to “C_ANY Cheri B5” can be selected.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol arrangement table of FIG. 7, the symbol positions “1” to “3” of the left reel 3L (predetermined display column) have symbols “Cherry 2” and “Red”, respectively. 7 "and" Watermelon 1 "are arranged. Therefore, when the symbol “red 7” at the symbol position “2” is stopped and displayed in the middle region of the left display window 4L, the symbol “watermelon 1” is displayed in the upper region and the lower region of the left display window 4L, respectively. (First symbol) and “Cherry 2” (second symbol) are stopped and displayed. That is, in the left reel 3L of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, both the symbols “watermelon 1” (watermelon symbol) and “cherry 2” (cherry symbol) can be simultaneously displayed on the effective line in the left display window 4L. Various designs are arranged.

  Therefore, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined by the game lock lottery at the start of the game and the internal winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, the left reel 3L When the first “stop” operation is performed and the symbols “watermelon 1” and “cherry 2” are stopped and displayed in the upper and lower regions of the left display window 4L, respectively, the display role is related to the watermelon symbol. Both the display combination to be performed and the display combination related to the cherry symbol can be won (can be stopped and displayed on the active line). In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the display combination related to the watermelon symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to the symbol combination of the display combination related to the cherry symbol.

  Thereafter, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed and the symbol combination (first symbol combination) of the display combination related to the watermelon symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line (when winning), A game lock (game lock of pattern A: first lock type) corresponding to the display combination related to the watermelon symbol is determined, and a lock command number (game lock type) and lock time corresponding to the determined game lock Is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

  On the other hand, the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, and the symbol combination of the display combination related to the cherry symbol is not displayed on the active line, and the symbol combination of the display combination related to the cherry symbol (the second combination) When the symbol combination) is stopped (when winning), a game lock (game lock of pattern B: second lock type) corresponding to the display combination related to the cherry symbol is determined and determined. The lock command number (game lock type) corresponding to the game lock and the lock time information are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit.

  In addition, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed and both the display combination related to the watermelon symbol and the display combination related to the cherry symbol win, a game corresponding to the display combination related to the watermelon symbol The lock (game lock of pattern A) is determined with priority, and the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time information corresponding to the determined game lock are transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

  As described above, one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined by the game lock lottery at the start of the game, the internal winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, and the left reel 3L When the first stop operation is performed, the symbols “watermelon 1” (symbol position “3”) and “cherry 2” (symbol position “1”) are stopped and displayed in the upper and lower regions of the left display window 4L, respectively. In other words, at the time of the first stop operation, it is not known whether the above-described pattern A game lock or the pattern B game lock is determined. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to improve the interest in the game lock and the effect during the game lock.

(4) Game Lock Operation Flow Next, an outline of the operation of the game lock function in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the game lock function in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, first, when a player's game start operation (operation to the start lever 16) is detected, the main control unit acquires a lottery value for game lock. Then, the main control unit refers to any one of the game lock occurrence lottery tables shown in FIGS. 31A to 31B and FIGS. 32A to 32B, and determines the game lock type (lock command number) based on the lottery value for the game lock. decide. Then, the main control unit transmits information regarding the determined game lock type (lock command number) and lock time to the sub-control unit.

  Next, the main control unit starts the rotation (starting) of the reel, and then performs reel stop control. In the present embodiment, during the period from the start of reel rotation (start) to the stop of the reel, the sub-control unit performs the above-described warning sound based on the lock command number determined at the start of the game. Various effects such as effects, reel extinguishing effects, side LED lighting effects are performed.

  Next, when all the reels stop and the display combination (winning combination) is determined, the main control unit finally determines the game lock type (lock command number) and lock time determined based on the display combination type. The information regarding is transmitted to the sub-control unit. Next, the main control unit starts a game lock corresponding to the game lock type (lock command number). The lock time varies depending on the game lock type (lock command number) (see FIG. 49). At this time, the main control unit transmits a lock command to the sub-control unit at the start of the game lock.

  The sub-control unit that has received the information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time finally determined when the display combination (winning combination) is determined sets the effect data corresponding to the game lock type, and the lock command The set effect is executed while the game is locked (during the lock time). Specifically, the sub control unit performs a flash effect corresponding to the game lock type during the game lock.

  Then, after the lock time has elapsed, the main control unit performs a medal payout process. In the present embodiment, in this way, the operation control of the game lock by the main control unit and the effect operation control during the game lock by the sub control unit are performed.

  In the present embodiment, information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time is included in the start command and the display command and transmitted to the sub-control unit. Then, the sub-control unit determines the contents of effects such as a warning sound effect, a reel extinguishing effect, a side LED lighting effect, and the like based on the information related to the lock command number included in the start command. Further, the sub-control unit sets the effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the information based on the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time included in the display command. When any of the lock command numbers “0” to “10” is determined at the start of the game, the game lock type (lock command number) and the information related to the lock time included in the start command are used. Production data of flash production corresponding to the information may be set.

  In the present embodiment, information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) is added to (included in) the start command and transmitted to the sub-control unit. That is, information regarding the game lock is transmitted to the sub-control unit before the game lock is executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit reports information such as the occurrence of a game lock after the third stop OFF and the type of game lock based on the information about the game lock received at the time of the game start operation. Such a configuration can be provided.

  In the case where such a configuration is provided, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest or notify the occurrence, type, etc. of the game lock before the game lock is executed. In such a configuration, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined by the game lock lottery at the start of the game (the content of the game lock changes depending on the type of display combination) In the case), a suggestion or notification is made so as to be compatible with all types of game locks that can be generated according to the type of the display combination (the combination of symbols to be stopped).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example in which information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) and the lock time finally determined when the display combination (winning combination) is determined is included in the display command and transmitted to the sub-control unit. Although described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information regarding the game lock type (lock command number) finally determined in the lock command and the lock time may be included (added) and transmitted to the sub-control unit. In this case, with the reception of the lock command, the sub-control unit performs an effect data set process corresponding to the game lock type and an execution start process of the in-lock effect (flash effect) in this order.

(4) Effects obtained by the game lock function and the effect function during the game lock In the present embodiment, the game lock and the flash effect are performed as described above. An effect is obtained.

  In a conventional general gaming machine, the game lock and its execution period are managed by the main control unit, and the content (type) of the effect for locking based on the information related to the game lock (for example, determined based on the internal winning combination etc.) ) And execution of the effect are managed by the sub-control unit. In addition, since communication of information (information regarding game lock) between the main control unit and the sub control unit is a unidirectional communication from the main control unit to the sub control unit, matters determined in the sub control unit are transferred to the main control unit. It cannot be reflected.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine that determines the content of the effect for locking based on the information about the game lock in the sub-control unit and executes the effect, the effect for locking is not executed during the game lock, or the type corresponding to the game lock There is a possibility that the effect for locking is not executed or the effect for locking is executed during a period when the game lock is not executed. That is, in such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that a flaw occurs between the control of the main control unit related to the game lock and the control of the sub control unit related to the locking effect.

  However, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit receives the lock command number indicating the type of the lock effect (flash effect) determined by the main control unit and information on the lock time, and the lock effect corresponding to the information. Just set the data and execute the production. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit does not perform determination processing such as the presence / absence of execution of the effect for locking and the content (type) of the effect for locking based on, for example, an internal winning combination. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of wrinkles between the control of the main control unit related to the game lock and the control of the sub control unit related to the locking effect.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined and the internal winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, the effective line Depending on the type of display combination (symbol combination) stopped and displayed above, the content of the effect for locking (flash effect) performed during the game lock can be determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent a lock effect that does not correspond to the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line from being executed during the game lock.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when any of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined and the internal winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_watermelon” is won, The lock time of the in-lock effect (flash effect) changes according to the type of the display combination that is stopped and displayed (the display combination related to the watermelon symbol or the display combination related to the cherry symbol). At this time, the number of medals to be paid out varies depending on the type of the display combination (display combination related to the watermelon symbol or display combination related to the cherry symbol) stopped on the active line. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the internal winning combination is the same, the effect time of the effect during the lock (flash effect) changes according to the size of the payout number of medals. Therefore, in this embodiment, the production can be diversified.

[Sound production during BB game]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has various functions that change BGM (effect during special game) during a BB game depending on the game situation. FIG. 52 shows the correspondence between various triggers for changing the BGM during the BB game (hereinafter referred to as “BGM change determination trigger”) and the content of the BGM after the change.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration in which some BGM is played may be used in a gaming state other than the BB gaming state (during non-BB gaming), or a configuration in which BGM is not played back may be used. In the former case, it is preferable to use a BGM different from the BGM in the BB game as the BGM in the non-BB game. Further, even during a non-BB game, for example, the BGM during a BB game may be played under specific conditions such as when the BB is in a carryover state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, the types of BGM change determination opportunities are “other than the following (red 7BB)”, “other than the following (VBB)”, “bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)”, “bonus 1G ream (VBB), “SP mode (red 7BB)”, “SP mode (VBB)”, “3 ream (common)”, “2 ream (common)”, “switch BGM selected (red 7BB) ) ”,“ When switching BGM is selected (VBB) ”,“ BGM change during BB ”, and“ after specific effect occurs ”. The following describes how the BGM changes during the BB game period that is played after each opportunity.

(1) When the BGM change decision opportunity is “other than the following (red 7BB)” “other than the following (red 7BB)” is an opportunity other than “bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)” to “after the specific effect occurs” This corresponds to the case where the combination (BB combination) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally. In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” won by the opportunity is won. In FIG. 52, in order to simplify the description, the game at the time of BB winning is described as being included in the BB game period as the 0th game.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three games from the start of the BB game, six games ( The BGM changes every predetermined number of unit games). Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “other than the following (red 7BB)”, from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called “BB-1A” is played in the section, and the BGM called “BB-1C” is played in the sections from the seventh game to the twelfth game, and from the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game. A BGM called “BB-1A” is played in the section, and a BGM called “BB-1C” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “other than the following (red 7BB)”, during the BB game period, the BGM called “BB-1A” and the BGM called “BB-1C” start the BB game. From six to six games, it is alternately switched and played three times. At this time, during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), a BGM called “BB-1A” is played. The

(2) When the occurrence condition of BGM change is “other than the following (VBB)” “Other than the following (VBB)” is an abbreviation for an opportunity other than “Bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)” to “After the occurrence of a specific effect” This corresponds to the case where the combination of “F_VBB” (BB combination) is won internally. In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the opportunity is won.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “other than the following (VBB)”, the section from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called “BB-1B” is played, the BGM called “BB-1C” is played in the section from the seventh game to the twelfth game, and the section from the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game The BGM called “BB-1B” is played, and the BGM called “BB-1C” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “other than the following (VBB)”, during the BB game period, the BGM called “BB-1B” and the BGM called “BB-1C” have started from the start of the BB game. It is played back by alternately switching 3 times every 6 games. At this time, during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), a BGM called “BB-1B” is played. The

(3) When the BGM change decision opportunity is “Bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)” “Bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)” is the abbreviation “F_red 7BB” in the next game after the end of the BB game or MB game. Corresponds when the combination (BB combination) wins. In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” won by the opportunity is won.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “Bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)”, from the next game of the BB winning game (0th game) (BB game start game: 1st game) to 6th game The BGM called “BB-2A” is played in the section, and the BGM called “BB-2B” is played in the sections from the 7th game to the 12th game, and from the 13th game to the 18th game. The BGM called “BB-2C” is played in the section of, and the BGM called “BB-2B” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period. .

  That is, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “Bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)”, the same BGM (“BB−” is applied to the BB game section from the seventh game to the twelfth game and the BB game section from the 19th game onward. 2GM ") is played back. On the other hand, another BGM is reproduced in the other BB game sections. At this time, BGM called “BB-2B” is played during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game). The

(4) When the BGM change determination opportunity is “Bonus 1G ream (VBB)” “Bonus 1 G ream (VBB)” is the role of the abbreviation “F_VBB” in the next game after the end of BB game or MB game (BB role) ) Corresponds to when winning internally. In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the opportunity is won.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “Bonus 1G ream (VBB)”, the game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0 game) BGM called “BB-3A” is played in the section, and BGM called “BB-3B” is played in the sections from the seventh game to the twelfth game, and from the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game. A BGM called “BB-3C” is played in the section, and a BGM called “BB-3B” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “Bonus 1G ream (VBB)”, the same BGM (“BB-3B” is applied to the BB game section from the seventh game to the twelfth game and the BB game section from the 19th game onward. Is played back. On the other hand, another BGM is reproduced in the other BB game sections. At this time, a BGM called “BB-3A” is played during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game). The

(5) When the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (red 7BB)” “SP mode (red 7BB)” is after the BB game won at the time of “3 consecutive (common)” described later, or The role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” during the period from the end of the BB game won at the time of “after the occurrence of a specific effect” described later until the game of a specific number of unit games (for example, 99 games) is consumed ( Corresponds to when the BB combination is won internally (when a predetermined condition is met). In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” won by the opportunity is won.

  Thereafter, during the BB game period to be executed after the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is played on the 19th game from the start of the BB game. Change once. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (red 7BB)”, the game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the 18th game of the BB winning game (0th game) BGM called “BB-4A” is played in the section, and BGM called “BB-4B” is played in the section from the 19th game to the end of the BB game period. At this time, during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), a BGM called “BB-4A” is played. The

  In addition, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (red 7BB)”, after the BB game won at the time of “3 consecutive (common)”, which will be described later, or after “after the specific effect has occurred” When the role of the abbreviation “F_MB” (MB role) is won during the period from the end of the BB game sometimes won until the game of a specific number of unit games (for example, 99 games) is consumed, the winning MB After the game is over, the state when the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (red 7BB)” is reset. That is, the number of digested games after the end of the BB game won at the time of “triple (common)”, which will be described later, or after the end of the BB game won at the time of “after the occurrence of a specific effect”, is “0”. Reset to.

(6) When the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (VBB)” “SP mode (VBB)” is the time after the BB game won at the time of “triple (common)” described later or after In the period from the end of the BB game won at the time of “after the generation of specific effects” until the game of a specific number of unit games (for example, 99 games) is consumed, the role of “F_VBB” (BB role) Corresponds to internal winning (when a predetermined condition is met). In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by the opportunity is won.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the BB winning game (the 0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, three times from the start of the BB game, every six games. BGM changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (VBB)”, the interval from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called “BB-4C” is played, the BGM called “BB-4D” is played in the section from the seventh game to the twelfth game, and the section from the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game The BGM called “BB-4C” is played, and the BGM called “BB-4D” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period.

  That is, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (VBB)”, during the BB game period, the BGM called “BB-4C” and the BGM called “BB-4D” It is played back by alternately switching 3 times every 6 games. At this time, during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), a BGM called “BB-4C” is played. The

  Further, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (VBB)”, after the BB game won at the time of “3 consecutive (common)” described later is completed, or after “after the specific effect occurs” When the role of the abbreviation “F_MB” (MB role) is won during the period from the end of the winning BB game until the game of a specific number of unit games (for example, 99 games) is consumed, the winning MB game Is completed, the state when the BGM change determination opportunity is the “SP mode (VBB)” is reset. That is, the number of digested games after the end of the BB game won at the time of “triple (common)”, which will be described later, or after the end of the BB game won at the time of “after the occurrence of a specific effect”, is “0”. Reset to.

  In addition, when the above-described BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)”, the process of determining the contents of the BGM in the BB game executed after the trigger is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. The That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 ends the BB game won at the time of “triple (common)”, which will be described later, or the BB game won at the time of “after the occurrence of a specific effect”, which will be described later. After that, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it also serves as means for determining the content of the BGM executed during the BB game executed thereafter (third special game effect determining means).

  In the present embodiment, the BGM change determination opportunity “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)” is ended after the BB game won at the time of “three consecutive channels (common)” described later, or “specific effect” described later. The corresponding BB role (abbreviated as “F_Red 7BB” or abbreviated “F_VBB”) was won internally after the BB game won at the time of “after occurrence” ends, for example, until 99 games are consumed. Although an example corresponding to the time (when a predetermined condition is satisfied) has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the BGM change determination opportunity “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)” is completed after the BB game won at the time of “3 consecutive (common)” described later, or at the time of “after a specific effect occurs” described later, When the corresponding BB role is won internally (when a predetermined condition is met) during the period from the end of the played BB game until the game such as the infinite number of games and the number of games other than 99 games is exhausted It may correspond to. In addition, for example, after the BB game in which the BGM change determination opportunity “SP mode (red 7BB or VBB)” is won at the time of “three consecutive channels (common)” described later is completed, or “after a specific effect occurs” After the end of the BB game sometimes won, the corresponding BB combination is not stored until the predetermined period (time) counted by, for example, RTC (Real Time Clock) elapses instead of the period counted by the number of games. It may correspond to when winning (when a predetermined condition is met).

(7) When the BGM change decision opportunity is “3 consecutive channels (common)” “3 consecutive channels (common)” is 66 after the BB game won at the time of “2 consecutive channels (common)” described later is completed. This corresponds to a case where the combination (BB combination) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” is internally won during the period until the game of the game is digested.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a BB combination (special internal winning combination that can be shifted to a special game state) is won within 33 games (predetermined number of unit games) from the end of the first BB game is indicated as “2 series. If the BB wins within 66 games (predetermined number of unit games) from the end of the BB game of the second consecutive resort, it is referred to as “three consecutive resorts”. In the present embodiment, the upper limit (predetermined upper limit number) of the number of consecutive BB games (number of consecutive transitions) defined as the BGM change determination opportunity is set to three times. It should be noted that the number of games in the game period for determining whether or not the BB combination will be extended (33 games and 66 games in this embodiment) is not limited to this example, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, the number of games (predetermined number of unit games) during the game period for determining whether or not to play a villa may be constant regardless of the number of villas.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes the counting process of the number of consecutive BB games. That is, in this embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for counting the number of consecutive BB games (continuous transition number counting means). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control circuit 42 may perform the counting process of the number of consecutive BB games.

  In addition, in the count processing of the number of consecutive games in the BB game, a process of adding 1 to the number of consecutive games for each BB combination can be performed, or from the upper limit of the number of consecutive games (for example, 3 times) You may perform the process which subtracts 1 times sequentially.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the process of determining the content of the BGM in the BB game to be executed after that based on the number of consecutive BB games is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also includes means for determining the content of the BGM in the BB game to be executed thereafter (first special game effect determining means) based on the number of consecutive BB games. I also serve.

  When the BGM change determination opportunity is “3 consecutive (common)”, the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” won by the opportunity is won. Sometimes BGM changes.

  Thereafter, during the BB game period to be executed after the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is played on the 19th game from the start of the BB game. Change once. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “triple change (common)”, the game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the 18th game of the BB winning game (0th game) BGM called “BB-5A” is played in the section, and BGM called “BB-5B” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period. At this time, during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), a BGM called “BB-5A” is played. The

  Also, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “triple change (common)”, the role of the abbreviation “F_MB” (from the end of the BB game of the second consecutive resort until the game of 66 games is consumed) ( When the MB combination is won, after the winning MB game is finished, the state when the BGM change determination opportunity is “triple change (common)” is reset. That is, the number of digest games after the end of the BB game won at the time of “two consecutive (common)” described later is reset to “0”.

(8) When the BGM change decision opportunity is “2 consecutive Chan (common)” “2 consecutive Chan (common)” is the period from the end of the first BB game until the game of 33 games is consumed, This corresponds to the case where the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” (BB combination) is won internally. In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the game in which the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB” won by the opportunity is won.

  Thereafter, during the BB game period to be executed after the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) in which the BGM has changed, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM is played on the 19th game from the start of the BB game. Change once. Specifically, when the occurrence condition of the BGM change is “double consecutive (common)”, from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the 18th game of the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called “BB-6A” is played in the section, and the BGM called “BB-6B” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period. At this time, during the period from the BGM change of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), a BGM called “BB-6A” is played. The

  In addition, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “double chain (common)”, the role of the abbreviation “F_MB” (MB role) from the end of the first BB game until the game of 33 games is consumed. In the case of winning, after the winning MB game is over, the state in the case where the BGM change determination opportunity is “double consecutive (common)” is reset. That is, the number of digest games after the end of the first BB game is reset to “0”.

(9) When BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)” When “switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)”, one of the following three conditions (A) to (C) is satisfied Corresponds to the case.
(A) When the number of digest games between BB games reaches a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500 games, etc.), and the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” (BB role) is won internally (B) 5 MB games If the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” (BB role) is won internally after being executed continuously more than once (C) The role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is won internally during general games In the case of winning a general medium BGM change lottery executed as described above (see FIGS. 48A and 48B)

  When the BGM change determination opportunity is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)”, first, the internal of the abbreviation “F_red 7BB” won by the establishment of any of the above conditions (A) to (C). When the winning combination wins, a state (BGM selectable state) is generated in which the player can select whether or not to change the BGM of the BB game. At this time, SE (Sound Effects) is generated, and it is notified that a BGM selectable state has been generated. Next, when the player presses the MAX bet button 14 and it is determined (selected) to change the BGM, the BGM changes.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the game after the game with the changed BGM (the 0th game in FIG. 52), as shown in FIG. Changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)”, the sixth game from the next game (BB game start game: first game) of the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called “BB-7A” is played in the sections up to, and the BGM called “BB-7C” is played in the sections from the seventh game to the twelfth game, and the thirteenth game to the eighteenth game. BGM called “BB-7A” is played in the section up to, and BGM called “BB-7C” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period. The

  That is, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)”, during the BB gaming period, BGM called “BB-7A” and BGM called “BB-7C” From the start of the game, it is played back by alternately switching 3 times every 6 games. At this time, “BB-7A” is displayed during the period from the end of the medal payout process of the game with the BGM changed (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game). The called BGM is played back.

  In the present embodiment, when the condition (B) is satisfied and the BGM of the BB game is changed, the BGM after the change is cleared and the original BGM is restored when one BB game period ends.

(10) When the BGM change determination trigger is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)” “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)” is when any of the following three conditions (D) to (F) is satisfied Corresponding to
(D) When the number of digested games between BB games reaches a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500 games) and the role of the abbreviation “F_VBB” (BB role) is won internally. (E) MB game is 5 times or more When the role of the abbreviation “F_VBB” (BB role) is won internally after being continuously executed (F) General BGM executed when the role of the abbreviation “F_VBB” is won internally during general games When winning a random lottery (see Figures 48A and 48B)

  When the BGM change determination opportunity is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, first, the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” won by any of the above conditions (D) to (F) is determined. When winning, a state (BGM selectable state) is generated in which the player can select whether or not to change the BGM of the BB game. At this time, SE is generated, and it is notified that the BGM selectable state has been generated. Next, when the player presses the MAX bet button 14 and it is determined (selected) to change the BGM, the BGM changes.

  Thereafter, in the period of the BB game executed after the game after the game with the changed BGM (the 0th game in FIG. 52), as shown in FIG. Changes. Specifically, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, from the next game (BB game start game: first game) to the sixth game of the BB winning game (0th game) The BGM called “BB-7B” is played in the section, and the BGM called “BB-7C” is played in the section from the 7th game to the 12th game, and from the 13th game to the 18th game. BGM called “BB-7B” is played in the section of, and BGM called “BB-7C” is played in the section from the 19th game until the end of the BB game period. .

  That is, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)”, during the BB game period, BGM called “BB-7B” and BGM called “BB-7C” It is played back by alternately switching 3 times every 6 games from the start. At this time, during the period from the end of the medal payout process of the game with the BGM changed (0th game in FIG. 52) to the start of the next game (BB game start game), “BB-7B” is displayed. The called BGM is played back.

  In the present embodiment, when the condition (E) is satisfied and the BGM of the BB game is changed, the BGM after the change is cleared and the original BGM is restored when one BB game period ends.

(11) When the BGM change determination opportunity is “BGM change during BB” “BGM change during BB” is from the start of the BB game to the start of the 18th game (timing at which the third BGM can be changed), that is, BB From the start of the game until the 17 games (specific number of unit games) are consumed, the “14-card combination” described later wins three times, and the BGM in the BB described later, which is performed by the sub-control unit in the 18th game. Corresponds when winning a change lottery. In this case, the BGM changes when the medal payout process is completed in the 18th game won in the BGM change lottery during BB.

  Thereafter, the section from the end of the medal payout process of the game for which the BGM change is determined (the 18th game in FIG. 52) to the end of the BB game period is referred to as “BB-8A”. BGM (“BGM for Inazuma RUSH” described later) is reproduced. In addition, when the “14-card combination” described later is not won three times from the start of the BB game to the start of the 18th game, or when the BGM change lottery described later is not won in the 18th game. The BGM being played back at that time (the specified BGM) is played back continuously until the period of the BB game ends.

  In the present embodiment, the BGM change effect in the case where the above-described BGM change determination opportunity is “BGM change during BB” is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 changes the contents of the effect during the BB game according to the game situation during the BB game period (the number of digested games, the lottery result of the BGM change lottery during the 18th game). It also serves as a means for performing (a special game effect changing means).

(12) When the BGM change determination opportunity is “after the occurrence of the specific effect” “After the generation of the specific effect”, in the game lock lottery, the lock command number “10” (game lock type “premier”: special effect, special effect, Corresponds when the lock type is won.

  In this case, first, the game lock of the lock command number “10” (game lock type “premier”) is executed when the third stop of the corresponding game is OFF. If the winning BB role (abbreviated name “F_Red 7BB” or “F_VBB”) is not won, the BB role is carried over. Further, at this time, the reach line described later is displayed on the effective line on the effective line, and it is notified that BB has won internally.

  Next, when the carried-over BB combination wins and the medal payout process is completed in the winning game, the BGM changes to BGM called “BB-9A”.

  Thereafter, during the period until the BB game executed after the next game ends, as shown in FIG. 52, the BGM called “BB-9A” is reproduced. When the BB game period ends, the changed BGM “BB-9A” is cleared, and the original BGM is restored.

  In the present embodiment, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “after a specific effect occurs”, the process of determining the content of the BGM during the BB game executed after the trigger is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. . That is, in the present embodiment, when the BGM change determination opportunity is “after a specific effect occurs”, the sub-control circuit 42 determines means for determining the content of the BGM that is executed after the trigger (second special). It also serves as an in-game production determining means).

  As described above, in the sound effect function during the BB game included in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the BGM change effect of the BB game when the BGM change determination opportunity is “3 consecutive (common)” is executed. The mode of the BGM change effect that can be performed is the BGM change effect when the BGM change determination opportunity is “SP mode (red 7BB)” or “SP mode (VBB)”. Further, in the present embodiment, the BGM change determination mode that can be executed after the BGM change effect of the BB game when the BGM change determination opportunity is “after the occurrence of the specific effect” is ended. BGM change effect in the case of “mode (red 7BB)” or “SP mode (VBB)”.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the BGM change effect that can occur after the BB game at the third consecutive resort occurs even after the end of the BB game executed after the occurrence of a special game lock (game lock type “Premier”). obtain.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, a rare (special) effect that can be executed when the number of bonuses (BB) is maximized (in this embodiment, three consecutive resorts) is a bonus (BB) resort. There is a possibility that it is also executed when a condition other than the number of times is satisfied (in this embodiment, a bonus combination with a special game lock with a low winning probability is won). In this case, even if the bonus (BB) is not extended, the player can be expected to generate a rare performance, so that the player can play the game without impairing the game motivation. .

  Further, as in the present embodiment, the benefit (for example, the number of payouts) due to the bonus (BB) does not differ between the winning of a bonus combination with a special game lock and the winning of other bonus combinations. In the case where the bonus is accompanied by a special game lock, the value of the bonus that can be generated after the end of the bonus with the special game lock can be changed to further increase the value of the bonus accompanying the special game lock. Can also be improved.

[Sound production function corresponding to various operations]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has an effect function that generates a sound corresponding to the operation or action (hereinafter referred to as “game sound”) when a predetermined operation by the player or a predetermined action of the game is performed. . 53A to 53C are diagrams summarizing the correspondence between various operations and game operations and various game sounds in each game state.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 controls an effect operation that generates a predetermined game sound when a predetermined operation by the player or a predetermined operation of the game is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also serves as means (game sound effect executing means) for performing an effect of generating a game sound corresponding to a predetermined operation of the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C, various game sounds (BET sound, lever sound, stop sound, re-game sound, etc.) generated by the speakers 20L and 20R in each of the normal game, the BB game, and the MB game. Weight sound and payout sound) are appropriately set for each player's operation and each game action.

  53A to 53C, all the game sounds having different names are game sounds different from each other to the extent that the player can recognize them. Therefore, even if the game sounds have the same operation type, the game sounds are different if the names are different. For example, a game sound with the name “lever sound”, a game sound with the name “freeze F lever sound” and a game sound with the name “double lever lever sound” belong to the same operation type game sound but are played. The sounds are different from each other.

  The BET sound is a game sound that is generated when a player performs a BET operation (bet button pressing operation), and the lever sound is a game start operation (operation on the start lever 16) performed by the player. The stop sound is a game sound that is generated when a player performs a reel stop operation (pressing a stop button). In addition, the re-playing sound is a playing sound that is generated when a role related to replay is won, the wait sound is a playing sound that is generated when the game is in a weighted state, and the payout sound is a medal payout operation. This is a game sound that occurs when

  In the present embodiment, two types of lever sounds are provided: a lever sound for notice and a lever sound other than that. As the payout sound, two kinds of payout sounds are provided, that is, a payout sound for paying out 15 medals and a payout sound for paying out medals of other numbers (14, 9).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53A to 53C, as a game sound during the BB game, a separate game sound is provided for each BGM change determination opportunity described with reference to FIG. 52.

  Note that “other than the following” in FIG. 53A corresponds to the BGM change determination occasions “other than the following (red 7BB)” and “other than the following (VBB)” in FIG. 53B corresponds to the BGM change determination opportunity “2 consecutive channels (common)” in FIG. 52, and “3 consecutive channels” indicates the BGM change determination opportunity “3 consecutive channels” in FIG. (Common) ”. The “SP mode” in FIG. 53B corresponds to the BGM change determination triggers “SP mode (red 7BB)” and “SP mode (VBB)” in FIG. 53C corresponds to the BGM change determination opportunity “bonus 1G ream (red 7BB)” in FIG. 52, and “1G ream blue” indicates the BGM change determination opportunity “bonus 1G” in FIG. Corresponding to “Ream (VBB)”. Further, “switching” in FIG. 53C corresponds to the BGM change determination triggers “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)” and “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)” in FIG.

  Also, the game state “between flags after occurrence of specific effect” in FIG. 53A is a state in which the BB role is carried over after the BB role with a special game lock (game lock type “Premier”) is won internally. Correspond. Therefore, the game state “between flags after occurrence of a specific effect” is a non-bonus game (normal game). In this game state, as shown in FIG. 53A, a special sound different from the game sound in other normal game states is used. Game sound ("Freeze F sound", "Freeze F lever sound", "Freeze F warning sound", "Freeze F stop sound", "Freeze F replay sound", "Freeze F wait sound") , “Freeze F payout sound (other than 15)” and “Freeze F 15 payout sound”) are set.

  Note that the various game sounds defined in the game state “between flags after occurrence of a specific effect” are not generated in other normal game states. On the other hand, various game sounds defined in other normal game states are not generated in the game state “between flags after occurrence of specific effect”.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the BB combination with a special game lock is won internally, the combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” + “F_watermelon” (special role) is won internally and locked with a game lock lottery. When the command number “10” is won (see the game lock occurrence lottery table in FIG. 31C), or the role (special role) of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” + “F_Replay” is won internally and the game lock lottery This corresponds to the case where the lock command number “10” is won (see the game lock occurrence lottery table in FIG. 32A).

  As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the BB combination with a special game lock (game lock type “Premier”) is won internally, and the BB combination is carried over, until the BB combination wins. During this period, the game sound generated during various operations or various game operations changes to a game sound (special game sound) different from the game sound generated in other normal game states. When such a sound production function is provided, the following effects can be obtained.

  Normally, the probability that the BB combination with a special game lock (game lock type “Premier”) is won internally is very low, so that there is almost no game lock of the game lock type “Premier”. Therefore, since the player can hardly experience such a premium game lock (direction) in an actual game, the player does not pay attention to the premium effect or the premium effect is actually realized. In some cases, the player may not be aware of this. In this case, there is a possibility that the original significance of the premium production provided to entertain the player is lost.

  However, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when a BB role with a special game lock (game lock type “Premier”) is won internally, and the BB role is carried over, the game sound changes, so the probability of occurrence is low. It is possible to easily tell the player that a bonus with a very low game lock (freeze) is won internally. In this case, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game lock (premium production) having a very low occurrence probability.

  In addition, when a BB role with a special game lock (game lock type “Premier”) is won internally, and the BB role is carried over, the game sound is changed (a special performance with a low occurrence probability is generated). As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest in the production and to make the gaming machine with the changed game sound conspicuous among the gaming machines of the same model installed in the gaming store. In this case, a player playing a game with the gaming machine can feel a sense of superiority.

[Reach eye display function]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine having a function of stopping and displaying a symbol combination called “reach eyes” for notifying a player that a bonus combination is won internally is known. The “reach eyes” are predetermined symbol combinations (outlets) that are stopped and displayed on the active line when the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination cannot be displayed on the active line. It is a symbol combination that does not correspond to any combination (combination related to privilege provision). Therefore, many of the reach eyes look like an appearance corresponding to a pure “losing”. However, if a player is familiar with the reach eyes, a bonus notice such as a lamp will be given by the appearance of the reach eyes. You can know that the bonus combination is won internally before

  The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment also has a display function of the above-described reach eyes (informing symbol combination). However, in this embodiment, in a general game, when a specific combination including the BB combination is won internally, and the BB combination included in the specific combination cannot be won, a dedicated specification is used in that case. The reach eyes (specific notification symbol combinations) are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line.

  Specifically, in the general game, the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or the abbreviation “F_VBB” (specific combination) is won internally, and the symbol combination related to the BB combination (Red 7BB or VBB) included in the combination When the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_special B” is not stopped and displayed on the effective line, the specific reach is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line. For example, in a general game, the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is won internally, and the symbol combination (“Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) included in the role is effective. When the stop display is not performed on the line, the symbol combination “replay”-“watermelon 2”-“bell” is stopped and displayed as a specific reach on the center line.

  In the above-mentioned specific reach, in the general game, the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or the abbreviation “F_VBB” is won internally, and the symbol combination related to the BB combination included in the combination is on the effective line. It is a reach that is stopped only when it is not stopped. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reach is stopped and displayed on the active line even when the BB combination is carried over in cases other than the above, but in this case, the reach is different from the specific reach described above. Eyes are stopped. In a game in which the BB combination is not carried over, the reach is not stopped and displayed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the general game, when the role (specific role) of the abbreviation “F_red 7BB + F_special B” or “F_VBB” is won internally, during the BB game corresponding to the BB role that has fallen A lottery (general BGM change lottery) for determining whether or not to change the BGM (production during special game) to be played is performed. Then, when the general BGM change lottery is won, it is determined to change the BGM of the BB game. This BGM change determination opportunity is the condition (F) when the BGM change determination trigger “switching BGM selection (red 7BB)” described in FIG. 52 is satisfied or the “switching BGM selection (VBB)” condition (F ) Corresponds when established.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or the abbreviation “F_VBB” is won internally, and the symbol combination and abbreviation “B_BBB” included in the role are combined. When the symbol combination related to “F_special B” is not stopped and displayed on the active line, a specific reach is displayed on the predetermined active line. Based on a specific reach, it is possible to quickly detect that the BB combination is winning internally. That is, in the case where an effect function for stopping and displaying the specific reach is provided, a bonus combination is given to the player regardless of the skill of the game (whether it is an expert or a beginner). It is possible to show an effect (special effect pattern effect) that suggests that you are winning.

  Furthermore, a player who is familiar with the reach eyes can easily recognize that the BB role that is won internally is a BB role that can change the BGM by notification by this specific reach eye. . That is, if the player has a wealth of knowledge, the appearance of a specific reach can easily recognize the type of the BB combination that is won internally, and the interest in the game is enhanced. Therefore, by providing such an effect function that stops and displays a specific reach, it is possible to change the fun of the game depending on the amount of knowledge about the game.

  In the present embodiment, the general medium BGM change lottery performed in response to the winning of the specific combination is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as means for performing a general medium BGM change lottery (effect changing lottery means). In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 executes a series of processes for stopping and displaying the above reach on a predetermined effective line. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as means for stopping and displaying reach eyes (notification output display means).

  In the present embodiment, the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” wins internally, and both the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” and the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” stop on the effective line. If it is not displayed (when both roles are missed), a specific reach may be displayed in a stopped state. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a specific reach is stopped or not displayed depending on the timing of the stop operation and / or the pressing order.

  Furthermore, in the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify that the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” has been won internally by causing a specific reach to appear, but the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” The stop display can also indicate that the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” has won internally. In general games, when the role related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” is won internally, the BB role related to the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or the BB role related to the abbreviation “F_VBB” is always won (see FIG. 11). ). Then, when the winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” wins, the BB winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” or the BB winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_VBB” wins. Therefore, in the configuration of the present embodiment, if the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_special B” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the abbreviation “F_red 7BB + F_special B” may be won internally at that time. It suggests sex.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, when the internal winning combination is an abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or “F_VBB”, there is a possibility of winning a general medium BGM change lottery. Other internal winning combinations are configured not to win the general medium BGM change lottery. In other words, in the present embodiment, the general BGM change lottery is performed in response to the internal winning of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or “F_VBB” during the general game.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery when the combination of the abbreviation “F_red 7BB + F_special B” is won internally, regardless of the setting of the gaming machine, Although it is constant, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery may be changed according to the setting of the gaming machine. For example, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning the general medium BGM change lottery when the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is won internally. In this case, the BGM change frequency (frequency at which the tempering sound changes to the SP tempering sound) when the BB role relating to the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” wins after the winning combination related to the abbreviation “F_Special B” is won. Recognizing makes it possible to determine the setting.

[Technological intervention elements for the number of medals paid out during BB games]
In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, during a BB game, a small combination (hereinafter referred to as “15-card combination”) in which 15 (predetermined number) medals are paid out in one unit game (game). ) Won the prize. In the present embodiment, the BB game ends when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 342 as described above. Therefore, the maximum medal payout number (342 + 15 = 357) can be obtained when the total number of medal payout numbers is 342 at the end of payout of the game immediately before the final game of the BB game. it can.

  In order to obtain such a maximum medal payout number, the player plays “15 winning combinations” (first small combination) 20 times before the end of paying out the game immediately before the final game of the BB game. It is necessary to win three small times (predetermined number of times) for a small role (hereinafter referred to as “14-card combination” (second small role)) in which a payout of 14 medals is made in one unit game (game). .

  In the present embodiment, since there is no small combination for obtaining 14 medal payout numbers by winning a single small combination, a plurality of small combinations can be won simultaneously to obtain 14 medal payout numbers. “14 sheets combination” is generated. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the internal winning combination of the abbreviation “F_V Bell” wins, the “14-piece combination” is obtained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small combination in which 14 medal payout numbers can be obtained by winning a single small combination may be provided.

  When the combination of the abbreviation “F_V Bell” is won internally, the names “C_CB Bell 1” to “C_CB Bell 10”, “C_7 Bell 1”, “C_7 Bell” are shown in the display combination determination tables of FIGS. 2 ”,“ C_V Bell ”,“ C_Special Bell A1 ”,“ C_Special Bell A2 ”,“ C_Special Bell B ”,“ C_Special Bell C1 ”,“ C_Special Bell C2 ”,“ C_Bell ”,“ C_ The small combination (display combination) of “Bercheri” and “C_ANY celli A1” to “C_ANY celli A4” can be awarded. In addition, when the role of the abbreviation “V_Bell” is won internally, the names “C_Special Bell A1”, “C_Special Bell A2”, and “C_Special Bell B” are selected from these winning small roles. The small combination symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in preference to the other small combination symbol combinations.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of the names “C_special bell A1”, “C_special bell A2”, and “C_special bell B” is stopped and displayed on the active line. Depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, the symbol combination of the small role corresponding to the name “C_special bell A1” and the symbol combination of the small role corresponding to the name “C_special bell B” or the name “ The symbols of each reel are arranged so that the symbol combination of the small role corresponding to “C_special bell A2” and the symbol combination of the small role corresponding to “C_special bell B” can be stopped and displayed on the active line at the same time. ing. Specifically, in the present embodiment, on the center line that is the first active line in the BB game, the symbol combination of the name “C_special bell A1” (“V2”-“bell”-“BAR”), Or, when the symbol combination of “C_special bell A2” (“V2”-“bell”-“replay”) is stopped and displayed, the name “C_” is displayed on the cross-up line as the second active line in the BB game. The symbol combination of “special bell B” (“V2”-“bell”-“bell”) can be stopped and displayed.

  In this case, the number of medals to be paid out by winning the display role (small role) of the name “C_special bell A1” or “C_special bell A2” is 10, and the display role (small size) of the name “C_special bell B” Since the number of medals to be paid out by winning the winning combination is four, the total number of medals paid out in one unit game (game) is 14. That is, in the present embodiment, the display combination of the name “C_special bell A1” or “C_special bell A2” and the display combination of the name “C_special bell B” are simultaneously awarded to generate “14-sheet combination”. Can do. In the present embodiment, when the “14-piece combination” is missed, the reel stop control is performed so that a small combination that can obtain a medal payout number other than 14 is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the hand of the abbreviation “F_V Bell” is won internally during the BB game and the player performs an irregular push, the above-mentioned “14-game hand” is stopped and displayed. Reel stop control is performed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the role of the abbreviation “F_V bell” is won internally during the BB game, a sound for notifying that is generated. With this notification sound, the player can recognize the timing of challenging the winning of “14 sheets”.

  In the present embodiment, during the BB game, in addition to the role of the abbreviation “F_V bell”, the role of the abbreviation “F_BB bell” may be won internally (see the internal lottery table for BB in FIG. 14A). In this case, the winning combination that constitutes the above-mentioned “14 winning combination” is also included in the winning winning combination (small combination). However, in this case, although not shown, various reel stop control tables are set so that the small combination constituting “14-sheet combination” does not win. That is, in the present embodiment, when the combination of the abbreviation “F_BB bell” is won internally, the small combination constituting “14-sheet combination” is not won.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and when the combination of the abbreviation “F_BB bell” is won internally, “14-sheet combination” may be awarded according to the player's stop operation. For example, when the symbol (composition symbol of “14-card combination”) aimed by the player can be stopped on the active line with the number of sliding frames “0” (so-called “bita push” is successful) , “14 winning combinations” may be awarded.

[Setting notification function]
In this embodiment, as described above, when the “14 winning combination” is won three times by the end of payout of the game immediately before the final game of the BB game, the maximum medal payout number (357: difference) As for the number of sheets, 357 (number of payouts) −24 (number of sheets to be multiplied) = 333 sheets can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described in the BGM change effect in the BGM change determination opportunity “BGM change during BB” in FIG. 52 above, the game start of the 18th game (specific unit game number) from the start of the BB game ( If the “14-card combination” can be won three times by the third (predetermined number of times of change of BGM), the BGM change lottery (hereinafter referred to as “the BGM change lottery”) in the 18th game , “BGM change lottery during BB” is performed. When the BGM change lottery in the BB is won, the BGM changes to BGM called “BGM for Inazuma RUSH” when the medal payout process is completed in the corresponding game (18th game).

  In the present embodiment, the BGM change lottery during BB is not performed when the “14-card combination” cannot be won three times from the start of the BB game to the start of the 18th game. In the present embodiment, in the BB game executed after the BGM change determination opportunity “bonus 1G run (red 7BB or VBB)” and the BB game executed after the BGM change determination opportunity “after the specific effect occurs” This BGM BGM change lottery is not performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the BGM change lottery during BB is changed according to the setting (“1” to “6”: a predetermined parameter value).

  FIG. 54 shows an example of the BGM change lottery table during BB gaming. In the BB gaming BGM change lottery table, for each setting, each lottery value of BB BGM change lottery (“BGM for Inazuma RUSH”) / non-winning (“prescribed BGM”) is specified (the random number denominator is 32768). ). Note that the BGM change lottery table during BB gaming is stored in the sub ROM 82.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54, the winning probability of the BGM change lottery during BB in the settings “1” to “4” is the same, and the winning of the BGM change lottery during BB in the settings “5” and “6”. Each lottery value is set such that the probabilities are the same and the winning probability of the BGM changing lottery during the BB in the settings “5” and “6” is higher than that in the settings “1” to “4”. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the “14-card combination” is won three times from the start of the BB game to the start of the 18th game, the change frequency of BGM that occurs after completion of the medal payout process for the 18th game Thus, information regarding the setting of the pachislot 1 (high setting or low setting) can be suggested to the player.

  Note that the configuration of the winning probability of the BGM change lottery during BB for each setting is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 54, and can be arbitrarily set as long as the configuration can suggest the setting. For example, the winning probability of the BGM change lottery during BB may be different for each setting, and the winning probability may be higher as the setting is higher.

  As described above, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment not only has an element (player's technical intervention element) that can change the number of acquired medals according to the skill of the player during the BB game, When a predetermined condition is satisfied during the BB game (when the condition for maximizing the number of medals obtained in the BB game is satisfied by the timing when the last BGM can be changed), information on the setting of the gaming machine is suggested. A function (setting notification function) is provided. That is, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in the BB game, not only the benefit of being in the ball, but also the information that does not directly affect the ball to be obtained in the BB game and is advantageous to the player can be given. Therefore, in this embodiment, the attractiveness of the bonus game (BB game) can be further enhanced, and the player's interest in the game can be enhanced.

[Notification function for bonus roles]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of notifying information related to a bonus combination won internally.

(1) Bonus Notification Function Between Bonus Flags In the present embodiment, as described above, an inter-bonus flag state (a gaming state in which a bonus combination is carried over) is provided as a gaming state. The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of notifying information related to the bonus combination won internally during the period between bonus flags. This notification function is controlled by the sub-control unit.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, when the game in the state between the bonus flags is started and the game for five games is digested in that state, the sub-control circuit 42 includes the lamp group 21 and the display device 11. The stage device is controlled to notify that the bonus combination is won internally (the bonus combination is being carried over). Further, after the bonus winning notification using the lamp group 21 and the display device 11 is performed, when the game in the state between the bonus flags is digested by two games, the sub-control circuit 42 displays the lamp group 21 and the display. The effect device such as the device 11 is controlled to notify information related to the symbol combination related to the bonus combination that is won internally, that is, information related to the type of bonus combination that is won internally.

  By providing a bonus combination notification function between bonus flags as described above, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player with respect to a game between bonus flags. Note that the timing for notifying that the bonus combination is internally won and the timing for notifying information on the symbol combination of the bonus combination (information on the type of bonus combination) can be arbitrarily set. The latter timing is set to be later than the former timing.

(2) Notification function when the symbol combination related to the bonus combination is in the tempered state The pachislot 1 of this embodiment is the bonus combination when the bonus combination is won internally and the second stop of the reel is performed. When there is a state in which two symbols out of the three symbols that make up the symbol combination related to the above are stopped and displayed on the active line (so-called “tempered state”), the light turns on / off corresponding to the type of bonus combination that is won internally A notification function for turning on and off a notification lamp (not shown) included in the lamp group 21 in a pattern is provided.

  By providing such a bonus type notification function, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game at the time of a bonus role temper.

[Directing function for internal winning role]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of suggesting (notifying) an internal winning combination using various rendering devices. This effect function is controlled by the sub-control unit.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, based on the game lock type (lock command number) determined at the start of the game, an effect that combines the warning sound effect, the reel light-off effect, and the side LED lighting effect is performed (FIG. 41). (See the game lock effect pattern determination table in FIG. 47). And the pachislot 1 of this embodiment is provided with the production | presentation function which suggests the classification of an internal winning combination by the difference in the aspect of a warning sound production, for example.

  For example, when “Niagara” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the internal winning combination is a role related to “Replay” (abbreviation “F_Replay”), as shown in FIG. Although lottery values are specified for many of the game lock production patterns whose sound production is “normal” (production in which normal sound is generated at the start operation), the warning sound production is “chance sound” (chance sound at the start operation) A lottery value is not defined for a game lock effect pattern that is a sound generating effect). That is, for example, when “Niagara” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect) and the internal winning combination is a role related to “Replay” (abbreviated as “F_Replay”), the warning sound effect is The effect pattern for the game lock which is a “chance sound” is not performed.

  Therefore, when the normal sound is generated as the warning sound from the contents of the above-mentioned effect pattern for the game lock, it indicates that the internal winning combination is a role related to “replay” and the chance as the warning sound. When the sound is generated, it is suggested that the internal winning combination is a combination other than the combination related to “replay”. In the present embodiment, each game lock effect pattern determination table is appropriately set so that the former effect and the latter effect do not occur simultaneously.

  In addition, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is also provided with an effect function that suggests the type of internal winning combination due to the difference in the aspect of the side LED lighting effect, for example.

  For example, when “no flash” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect), a normal sound is generated in the notice sound effect at the start operation, and the reel extinguishing effect is not generated, the second stop operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 41B, the effect pattern in which the side LED lighting effect is generated is when the internal winning combination is a combination related to “bell” (abbreviated as “F_bell”, “F_common bell”) except when the bonus is won. Only selected. In addition, when “no flash” is selected as the game lock type, the normal sound is generated in the notice sound effect at the start operation, and the reel extinguishing effect is not generated, the side LED lighting effect is generated in the third stop operation. The effect pattern to be performed is selected only when the internal winning combination is a combination related to “Cherry” (abbreviated as “F_Cherry”), except when the bonus is won.

  Further, for example, when “no flash” is selected as the game lock type (type of flash effect), a chance sound is generated in the notice sound effect at the start operation, and the reel extinguishing effect is not generated, the second stop As shown in FIG. 41B, the effect pattern in which the side LED lighting effect is generated at the time of operation is the role related to the “bell” (abbreviated as “F_bell”, “F_common bell”) except when the bonus is won. Selected only at certain times. Further, when “no flash” is selected as the game lock type, a chance sound is generated in the notice sound effect at the start operation, and the reel extinguishing effect is not generated, the side LED lighting effect is generated in the third stop operation. The effect pattern to be performed is selected only when the internal winning combination is a combination related to “Cherry” (abbreviated as “F_Cherry”), except when the bonus is won.

  That is, when the side LED lighting effect is generated at the time of the second stop operation from the effect contents of the above-mentioned game lock effect pattern, the internal winning combination is the role related to “Bell”. When the side LED lighting effect is generated during the third stop operation, it is suggested that the internal winning combination is a combination related to “cherry”. In the present embodiment, each game lock effect pattern determination table is appropriately set so that the former effect and the latter effect do not occur simultaneously.

  In the case where an internal winning combination suggestion function based on the above-described production mode is provided, there is a possibility that some kind of production that suggests the type of internal winning combination will be performed for each player's operation, and the interest in the production will be enhanced. Can do.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the 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. Note that various command data transmission processing and reel control processing performed in various processing described below are executed by the main control circuit 41. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 performs control processing of the symbol variation display operation and also serves as means for transmitting various command data (data transmission means).

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, a procedure of main operation processing of the pachislot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to a main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as “main flow”) 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 an effect random number for use in game lock control, and stores the extracted effect random value in an effect random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S5). . In the present embodiment, the production random number value is extracted from the range of 0 to 127.

  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. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock lottery process (S7). Details of the game lock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. In the following, in order to simplify the description of the processing operation of the game lock, the description of the processing operation related to the game lock that may occur when the start lever is operated (when the lever is turned on) is omitted, and the display combination is determined. Only the processing operation relating to the game lock executed after the completion (after the third stop OFF) will be described.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop initial setting processing (S8). Details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 59 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S9). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. The start command includes a parameter for specifying an internal winning combination. In the present embodiment, the start command also includes information on the lock command number (game lock type) determined by the game lock lottery and the corresponding lock time. The start command transmission operation may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S10). 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 (S11). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. Details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires pull-in priority data and stores the data 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 (S13). 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. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 34). In this process, the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are all stopped, and the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 and 9), Is matched. Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a display combination is displayed on the active line. At this time, the determination result may be stored in the display combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S15). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command includes parameters that specify the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. In the present embodiment, the display command relates to the lock command number (game lock type) determined by the game lock lottery or finally determined according to the display combination type and the lock time corresponding to the lock command number. Information is also included. The display command transmission operation may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 invalidates or delays the progress of the game. The details of the game lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S17). 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 S14, and medals are paid out. At this time, in this embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the number of medals paid out for each unit game is the number of inserted medals for each unit game (1 to 3) and display. Although it depends on the combination, the maximum payout number (payout upper limit) is 15.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S18). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42. Note that the payout end command transmission operation may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S19). 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. Details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S20). 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. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 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. 56, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) 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. 4) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are accepted. The received medals are counted and guided to the hopper 33.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals according to the gaming state (S34). Specifically, in the BB gaming state, the maximum number of inserted medals is set to “1”, in the MB gaming state, the maximum number of inserted medals is set to “2”, and other gaming states (general gaming) In the state and the state between bonus flags), the maximum value of the number of medals inserted is set to “3”.

  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. Note that the medal insertion command transmission operation may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  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 game state is “1”, the game start possible number in the MB game state is “2”, and other game states (the general game state and the bonus flag state) The game start possible number in (1) is any one of “1” to “3” (selected by the player).

  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). With this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 4) 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. 55).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) 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 and the number of inserted medals (the number of medals) (S41). Specifically, the main CPU 51 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 35) to grasp the current gaming state, and the internal lottery table corresponding to the combination of the gaming state and the number of inserted medals (multiple number). (See FIGS. 11 to 14).

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 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 (S43).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (S46). In S46, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (when S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes after S43.

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

  Here, returning to the description of the processing of S44 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when S44 is YES), the main CPU 51 In accordance with the winning number, a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are acquired (S48).

  After the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the display combination determination table (see FIGS. 15 to 18), and acquires an internal winning combination based on the small combination / replay data pointer (S49).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S50).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S51). In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when S51 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S54 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S51 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (when S51 is YES), the main CPU 51 displays the display combination determination table (see FIG. 15). ) And an internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S52).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storing area (S53).

  After the processing of S53 or when S51 is NO, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S54). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and moves the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Game lock lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 58, the game lock lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described. In the present embodiment, the game lock lottery 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 (lock determination means, effect type determination means) for determining whether or not to generate a game lock, a game lock type and a lock period by game lock lottery processing. .

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock occurrence lottery table (see FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIGS. 32A to 32B) according to the game state, and performs a game lock lottery based on the random number value for performance (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores “1” in the bit in the game lock storage area corresponding to the lottery result (lock command number) of the game lock lottery (S72). Then, after the process of S72, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and moves the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 acquires a rotation stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process, the current gaming state, and the number of inserted medals (the number of medals) (S101). Specifically, the main CPU 51 obtains the rotation stop number (see the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) corresponding to the combination of the internal winning combination, the current gaming state, and the number of inserted medals. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation stop number based on the acquired rotation stop number (S102). . Specifically, the main CPU 51 selects the pressing order determination data (the drawing priority order table number and the drawing priority order selection table number), the irregular pressing time table selection data (the line change status and the number corresponding to the acquired turning cylinder stop number). Stop table number when pressing irregularly), table change data when pressing forward, first stop table number when pressing forward, table change initial data selection value when pressing forward (line change status and second and third stop tables when pressing forward) Number) and search order table selection data.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38) (S103).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores “3” in the stop button non-operating counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S104). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and moves the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 55). The stop button non-operating counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 60, the reel rotation start process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S111). When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is performed by an interrupt process (see FIG. 76, which will be described later) executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Is controlled, and 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 sets an initial value in the wait timer (S112). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start process, and moves the process to S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  In this embodiment, the initial value set in the wait timer is 3670. The value of this wait timer is decremented by “1” in S353 in an interrupt process (see FIG. 76, which will be described later) which will be executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Therefore, when a predetermined value is not added to the wait timer, the period for executing the wait function is 3670 × 1.1172 ms.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the drawing priority order storing process performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S121). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a search target reel determination process (S122). 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 the process of S122, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Thereafter, various processes up to S131 described later are performed on the left reel 3L. When the process returns to S122 again, the middle reel 3C is determined as a search target reel. Then, various processes up to S131 described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when returning to S122 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 (S123). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (data pointer) and the operation stop button. Details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” as the symbol position data and sets “21” as the symbol check count (S124). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code storing process (S125). 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 storing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 34) based on the acquired symbol code and the data in the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 38) (S126). 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 FIG. 8 and FIG. 9) 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 (S127). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws priority for the combination whose bit is “1” in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 34) and whose bit is “1” in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to the ranking table (see FIG. 29), pull-in priority data is acquired.

  In addition, when a symbol of a winning combination (for example, a winning symbol relating to “cherry”: see FIGS. 8 and 9) is displayed on some reels, the reel of “ANY” has the symbol of the winning symbol. Do not get pull-in priority data. Further, when there is a possibility that a winning combination that is not won internally is determined on a reel for which winning is determined, the drawing priority data is set to “prohibit stop (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. 39) (S128). 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 (S129).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S130). In S130, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when S130 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S125 and repeats the processes after S125.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S130 that the number of symbol checks is 0 (S130 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches has been searched (S131).

  In S131, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has not searched the number of times of search (when S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes after S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has searched as many times as the number of searches (when S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority storage process, and the process proceeds to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the drawing priority order table selection process performed in S123 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storing process (see FIG. 61) 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 (S8) (S141). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the pull-in priority table number has been set (if YES in S141), the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority table selection process and stores the pull-in priority order. The process proceeds to S124 of the process (see FIG. 61).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the pull-in priority table number is not set (when S141 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 37) and the operation stop button. With reference to the area (see FIG. 36), the corresponding drawing priority table number is set (S142). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the pull-in priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S124 in the pull-in priority order storing process (see FIG. 61).

  In S142, 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 storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the symbol code storing process performed in S125 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storing process (see FIG. 61) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S151). In the present embodiment, as described above, when the number of inserted medals per unit game (multiple number) is 3, five effective lines (top line, center line, bottom line, cross down line, cross) Upline) is provided, and when the number of medals inserted per unit game is one or two, two effective lines (center line, cross-up line) are provided.

  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 (S152). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire information on the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S153). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S126 of the pull-in priority storing process (see FIG. 61).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, the reel stop control process performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) 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 performs a stop button detection process (S161). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, and determines whether or not the left stop button has been pressed in the first stop operation. Details of the stop button detection processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 37) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 36) based on the detection result of the stop button detection process in S161 (the determination result of the stop button that has been effectively pressed). Is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts “1” from the stop button non-operating counter (S163).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S164). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S165).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S166). Details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42 (S167). 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. Further, the reel stop command transmission operation may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S166, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S168). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding frames to the stop start position, and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the planned stop position determined in S168 as a search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code storing process described with reference to FIG. 63 (S170). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 38) using the symbol code acquired in S170 (S171).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process (S172). Details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S173). In S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (when S173 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S173 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S173 that the pressed stop button has been released (YES in S173), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S174). 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 S167. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S174 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S167. Further, the reel stop command transmission operation may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S175). In S175, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inoperative counter is not “0” (when S175 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 61 (S176). . Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S161 and repeats the processes after S161.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S175 that the non-operating counter is “0” (when S175 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 55). (Refer to S14).

[Stop button detection processing]
Next, the stop button detection process performed in S161 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a pressed stop button (S181). In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no pressed stop button (when S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and the process is the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64). To S162.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is a pressed stop button in S181 (when S181 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button stop operation is the first stop operation. (S182). In S182, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop button stop operation is not the first stop operation (NO in S182), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described later.

  On the other hand, in S182, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop button stop operation is the first stop operation (YES in S182), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the left stop button 17L is pressed. (S183). In this process, if there is one stop button pressed in the first stop operation, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button is the left stop button 17L. In this process, when there are a plurality of stop buttons pressed by the first stop operation, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the left stop button 17L is included in the plurality of pressed stop buttons. Determine.

  In S183, when the main CPU 51 determines that the left stop button 17L is not pressed (when S183 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S183 that the left stop button 17L has been pressed (when S183 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the left stop button 17L as a stop button that has been effectively pressed (S184). . After the process of S184, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and moves the process to S162 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  When S182 or S183 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (S185). In S185, when the main CPU 51 determines that a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (in the case where S185 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and the process is a reel stop control process (see FIG. 64). To S162. That is, when a plurality of stop buttons are pressed in a stop operation other than the first stop operation, or when the stop button pressed in the first stop operation does not include a left stop button, The pressing operation is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, in S185, when the main CPU 51 determines that a plurality of stop buttons are not pressed (when S185 is NO), the main CPU 51 is the stop button of the reel that is rotating. Whether or not (S186). In S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not a rotating reel stop button (when S186 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and stops the process. Control proceeds to S162 of the control process (see FIG. 64). That is, when the pressed stop button is a stop button corresponding to a stopped reel, the pressing operation of the stop button is treated as an invalid operation.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S186 that the pressed stop button is a rotating reel stop button (when S186 is YES), the main CPU 51 effectively presses the pressed stop button. The stop button is set (S187). After the process of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process, and moves the process to S162 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  As described above, in S181 to S184 of the stop button detection process of the present embodiment, when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the first reel stop operation, the left stop button 17L is pressed. Is enabled, and other stop button presses are disabled. This process is executed by the main CPU 51. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing operation of the left stop button 17L is an effective pressing operation when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are simultaneously pressed in the first reel stopping operation. It also serves as a means to

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the slip piece number determining process performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64) 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) (S191). 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”) (S192). In S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not the first stop (when S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the second and third stop processing (S193). Details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S201 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S192 that the main CPU 51 is the first stop (when S192 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is a left stop button (S194).

  In S194, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when S194 is YES), the main CPU 51 obtains the first stop table number and the symbol counter during forward pressing (S195). ). In this process, the first stop table number at the time of forward pressing is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the first stop table for forward pressing corresponding to the first stop table number for forward pressing, and acquires the number-of-slide piece determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S196). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S201 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S194 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when S194 is NO), the main CPU 51 obtains irregular pressing time table selection data (abnormal pressing stop table number). Then, an irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the irregular pressing table selection data is set (S197). In this process, irregular pressing table selection data (abnormal pressing stop table number) is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 19 and 20).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S198). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S199). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular pressing stop table, and acquires the number of sliding pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S200).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process (S201). In this process, the drawing priority order data is compared according to each symbol position within the range from the stop start position to the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” (or “1”), 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. 70 described later. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the number-of-sliding piece determination process, and moves the process to S167 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, the second and third stop processes performed in S193 in the flowchart (see FIG. 66) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S211). In S211, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not at the time of the second stop operation (when S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S214 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S211 that the main CPU 51 is in the second stop operation (when S211 is YES), the main CPU 51 presses the stop buttons in the order of pressing (the first stop is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S212). In S212, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S212 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S214 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S212 that the main CPU 51 is a forward press (when S212 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S213). Details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S214). Details of the line mask data changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number search process (S215). In this process, with reference to the stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23, 25 and 26), the number of pieces of sliding piece determination is determined based on the stop start position.

  For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not the corresponding data is “1” for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the number of sliding pieces determination data. Then, after the process of S215, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processes, and moves the process to S201 of the slip piece number determination process (see FIG. 66).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 68, the line change bit performed in S198 in the flowchart (see FIG. 66) of the sliding piece number determination process and in S213 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). The check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change status is “1” or “2” (S221). In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is “1” or “2” (when S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S222). 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 S222, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check process, and the process is S199 of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). ) In S214.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the change status is not “1” or “2” (when S221 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S223). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 21 to 23, 25 and 26), and starts the stop. It is determined whether or not the data corresponding to the position is “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 S223 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. , And the process proceeds to S199 in the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 66) or S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S223 that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is ON (when S223 is YES), the main CPU 51 The line status is set (S224). The B line status is data used for changing the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S224, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S199 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). ) In S214.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 69, the line mask data to be executed in S199 in the flowchart (see FIG. 66) of the sliding piece number determination process and in S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). The change process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S231). Note that the setting of the C line status is performed in the case of forward pressing in a second post-stop control change process (described later with reference to FIG. 72).

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is set (when S231 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 (S232).

  In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button (when S232 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S233). ). If it is a forward press and the operation stop button at the second stop is a middle stop button, the operation stop button at the third stop is a right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from “00000010” to “10000000” by the processing of S233. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the “right reel C line data” of the stop table for second and third stops (see FIG. 25) at the time of forward pressing is referred. Then, after the processing of S233, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). ) To S215.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S232 that the operation stop button at the second stop is not the middle stop button (when S232 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S234). 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 S234. 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 S234, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S200 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 67). ) To S215.

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is not set (when S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the B line status is set (S235). . In S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (in the case where S235 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. 66) or the process of S215 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S235 that the B line status is set (when S235 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S236). 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. 21 to 23, 25 and 26) is referred to. Then, after the process of S236, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change process, and the process is S200 of the slip piece number determination process (see FIG. 66) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 67). ) To S215.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the priority pull-in control process performed in S201 in the flowchart (see FIG. 66) of the sliding piece number determination process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIGS. 30A to 30C) corresponding to the search order table selection data (S241). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S242). 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 (S243).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S244). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of sliding frames to the expected stop start address, and acquires pull-in priority data (S245).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (S246). In S246, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 does not exceed the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S246 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S248 described later. Do.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S246 that the pull-in priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the pull-in priority data acquired previously (when S246 is YES), the main CPU 51 detects the slip acquired in S244. The number of frames is saved (S247).

  Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter (S248).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (S249). In S249, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is not “0” (when S249 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S244 and repeats the processes after S244.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S249 that the number of checks is “0” (when S249 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been retreated (S250). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 66).

[Control change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, the control change process performed in S172 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S261). When the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is after the third stop (when S261 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and the process is S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64). Move to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S261 that it is not after the third stop (when S261 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S262). In S262, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the second stop (when S262 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a control process after the second stop (S263). The details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 described later. After the process of S263, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S262 that the main CPU 51 is not after the second stop (when S262 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is a forward press (S264). In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not a forward press (when S264 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S264 that the main CPU 51 is the forward press (when S264 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the forward push control change table according to the forward push table change data (FIGS. 24A and 24B). Reference) is acquired and the number of searches is set (S265).

  Next, the main CPU 51 obtains a scheduled stop position (S266). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired planned stop position (S267).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S267 matches the planned stop position (S268). In S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position does not match the planned stop position (when S268 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is “0”. (S269). In S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is not “0” (when S269 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S267 and repeats the processes after S267.

  On the other hand, in S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is “0” (when S269 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the second- Obtained as the third stop table number and set the corresponding stop table (S270).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” in the C line check data (S271). Then, after the process of S271, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

  In S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position coincides with the scheduled stop position (when S268 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the second pressing operation according to the value of the line change status. The third stop table number and C line check data are acquired (S272).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing (S273). Then, after the process of S273, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process, and moves the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 64).

[Control change processing after second stop]
Next, the second post-stop control change process performed in S263 in the control change process flowchart (see FIG. 71) 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 (see FIG. 71). To do.

  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 S272 of the control change process (see FIG. 71). In S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on (in the case where S292 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and also executes the control change process (FIG. 71) also ends.

  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 (see FIG. 71) is also terminated.

  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 second post-stop control change process and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 71).

[Game lock processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the game lock process performed in S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described. In the present embodiment, the game lock 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 (lock generation means) for generating a game lock over a corresponding lock time (lock execution time).

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock flag storage area (see FIG. 40) and determines the game lock type (lock command) determined by the game lock lottery or finally determined according to the type of display combination. Number) is determined, and a value (timer value) corresponding to the lock time associated with the game lock type (lock command number) is set in the lock timer (S301).

  At this time, the main CPU 51 transmits a lock command to the sub control circuit 42. The sub-control circuit 42 starts executing the flash effect (the effect during locking) triggered by the reception of the lock command. Note that the lock command needs to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 at the start of the lock or in advance in order to execute the corresponding in-lock effect in the sub-control unit. It may be performed before (immediately before) or may be performed after (starting immediately after) counting. In this embodiment, in one game lock, the lock command transmission process may be performed only at the start of the lock, or at both the start and end times of the game lock (that is, twice). A lock command transmission process may be performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is “0” (S302). When the main CPU 51 determines in S302 that the value of the lock timer is not “0” (when S302 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S302 until the value of the lock timer becomes “0”. stand by.

  On the other hand, in S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is “0” (in the case of YES determination in S302), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 55). (Refer to S17).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the bonus end check process performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 35) to determine whether “BB” or “MB” is in operation (S321). In S321, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” or “MB” is not in operation (NO in S321), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (FIG. 55). (Refer to S20).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” or “MB” is in operation in S321 (when S321 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”. It is determined whether or not there is (S322).

  In S322, 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 S322), the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end time process (S323). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter, and turns off the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag or MB gaming state flag) corresponding to “BB” or “MB” in operation. When the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, the total number of medals paid out in the BB game exceeds 342, or the total number of medals paid out in the MB game is 129. Means exceeded.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end command transmission process (S324). 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. Note that the transmission operation of the bonus end command may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of the bonus (S325). Then, after the process of S325, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S322 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” (when S322 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the respective values of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter. Update (S326). The value of the winning count counter is decremented by “1” when a small role (a medal payout) is displayed, and the value of the possible number of games counter is “1” for one game regardless of the stop symbol. Subtracted.

  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” (S327). In S327, 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 S327 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. The process proceeds to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S327 that the value of the winning number counter or the value of the possible game number counter is “0” (when S327 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs processing at the end of RB. Alternatively, CB end processing is performed (S328). Specifically, a winning possible number counter and a gaming possible number counter that turn off a gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to “RB” or a gaming state flag (CB gaming state flag) corresponding to “CB”. Perform processing such as clearing. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and moves the process to S20 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Bonus activation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the bonus operation check process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 55) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “BB” is in operation (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that “BB” is not in operation (when S331 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S334 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S331 that “BB” is in operation (in the case where S331 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not “RB” is in operation (S332). ). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is in operation (in the case of YES determination in S332), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “RB” is not in operation in S332 (when S332 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs RB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). (S333). Then, after the process of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  When S331 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether “MB” is in operation (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is not in operation (NO in S334), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S337 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “MB” is in operation in S334 (when S334 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether “CB” is in operation (S335). ). In S335, when the main CPU 51 determines that “CB” is in operation (in the case where S335 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that “CB” is not in operation in S335 (when S335 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs CB operation processing based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 10). (S336). Then, after the process of S336, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  When S334 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus game is a win (S337). In S337, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is not a winning game (when S337 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S341 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a win in S337 (when S337 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the winning bonus game based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 10). A corresponding bonus operation process is performed (S338). In the present embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the bonus operating time table (see FIG. 10), sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 35), The value of the bonus end number counter is set to a predetermined value (“342” for “BB”, “129” for “MB”). Further, in this process, the RB operation process described in S333 or the CB operation process described in S336 is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S337). 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. Note that the bonus start command transmission operation may be performed in the communication data transmission process of S354 during an interrupt process (see FIG. 76 described later) executed under the control of the main CPU 51 described later.

  After S337, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

  If S337 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to replaying is a win (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the combination relating to replay is not winning (when S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process of the main flow (see FIG. 55). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the role related to replaying is a winning (when S341 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S342). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. After the process of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and moves the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 55).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, an interrupt process performed at regular intervals (every 1.1172 msec) under the control of a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 51 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S351). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S352). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a timer update process (S353). 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 (S354). 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 (S355). 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 S355, not only the above-described normal acceleration process, constant speed process and stop process, but also a reel effect pattern is set when the reel effect pattern is set during the acceleration process. Reel effect (reel action) and lock control processing are also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp and 7-segment drive process (S356). 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 (S357). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the 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. 77 to 80.

[Main board communication task]
First, a 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 (S501). Next, when receiving a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command is received (S503). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S503 that the command different from the previous command has not been received (when S503 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S501 and repeats the processes after S501.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S503 that the sub CPU 81 has received a command different from the previous one (when S503 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S504). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S504, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S501 and repeats the processing after S501.

[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 (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a message in the message queue (S512). In S512, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when S 512 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs a process of S515 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S512 that there is a message in the message queue (when S512 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies game information from the message (S513). 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 (S514). 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. 79 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). These registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process in S514. Sub-CPU81 returns a process to S511 after S517, and repeats the process after S511.

[Production content decision processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the effect content determination process performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a start command is received (S521).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is being received (S521 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a start command receiving process (S522). 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.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers start effect data in accordance with the registered effect number (S523). 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 or the like is determined, and an effect such as display by the display device is executed. Then, after the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  In the present embodiment, in the process of S522, the sub CPU 81 produces effects such as the above-described warning sound effect, reel light-off effect, side LED lighting effect, etc., based on the lock command number (game lock type) included in the start command. Determine the content. Then, in the process of S523, the sub CPU 81 registers (sets) production data corresponding to production contents such as the determined warning sound production, reel light off production, side LED lighting production, and the like.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that the start command is not received (S521 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S524).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is being received (when S524 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the stop time according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. The effect data is registered (S525). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S524 that the reel stop command is not received (when S524 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S526).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S526 that the display command is being received (S526 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a display command receiving process (S527). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines and registers the effect number by lottery based on the display combination or the like. Here, the production number is data for designating the content of the production to be executed this time. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  In the present embodiment, in the process of S527, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the information based on the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time included in the display command. (set. Note that the registration (set) processing of the effect data of the flash effect corresponding to the game lock type may be performed when the lock command is received.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S526 that the display command is not received (when S526 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command is received (S528). In S528, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a payout end command (when S528 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs payout end command reception processing (S529). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S528 that it is not at the time of receiving a payout end command (when S528 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a bonus start command (S530).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command is being received (when S530 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus start effect data (S531). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command is not received (when S530 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (S532). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S532 that the bonus end command is being received (S532 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the bonus end effect data (S533). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S532 that the bonus end command is not received (when S532 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a no-operation command reception (S534). In S534, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the time of no-operation command reception (when S534 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and the process of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78). Move to S515.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S534 that the sub CPU 81 is receiving no operation command (S534 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing for receiving no operation command (S535). The details of the non-operation command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S535, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 78).

[Processing when no operation command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the no-operation command reception process performed in S535 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 79) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET lamp can be lit (S561). The state where the BET lamp can be lit is a state where the initialization process at the end of one game is finished. For example, the BET lamp 8 (see FIG. 2) is already lit based on the medal insertion operation, and the BET lamp can be lit when waiting for the reel to start rotating or when the reel is rotating. It is not a state.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S561 that the BET lamp cannot be turned on (in the case where S561 is NO), the sub CPU 81 terminates the no-operation command reception process, and effects content determination processing (see FIG. 79). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S561 that the BET lamp can be lit (when S561 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET button (MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15) has been pressed. Is determined (S562). When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S562 that the BET button has not been pressed (in the case of NO determination in step S562), the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process and effects content determination processing (see FIG. 79). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in step S562 that the BET button has been pressed (YES in step S562), the sub CPU 81 turns on the BET lamp 8 and outputs a BET sound (S563). Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the no-operation command reception process and ends the effect content determination process (see FIG. 79).

<Various modifications>
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention have been described above including the effects thereof. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various embodiments and modifications are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims. For example, the following various modifications can be considered.

[Modification 1]
In the above embodiment, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L, the symbol “cherry 2” (specific symbol combination symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the small role is the symbol combination of the symbol BB (red 7BB) in the rotation direction of the reel. An example where the symbol “red 7” (bonus symbol) constituting the frame is arranged one frame ahead and the symbol “V2” (bonus symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the BB role (VBB) is arranged four frames behind. explained. In such a symbol arrangement configuration of the left reel 3L, when only the BB role wins internally and the bonus symbol “red 7” or the symbol “V2” is stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L, the specific small role symbol is displayed. The example in which the stop control of the left reel 3L is performed so that the “cherry 2” is not displayed in the left display window 4L has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, even when the specific small role symbol “Cherry 2” is arranged two frames ahead of the bonus symbol “Red 7” in the rotation direction of the reel, the above-described implementation for the bonus symbol and the specific small role symbol of the left reel 3L is performed. The reel stop control method of the embodiment can be applied, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained. In this case, when only the BB combination is won internally, the bonus symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed in the middle or lower area in the left display window 4L, and the specific small role symbol “Cherry 2” is displayed in the left display window 4L. It is not displayed in.

  For example, when the specific small role symbol “Cherry 2” is arranged at least three frames ahead of the bonus symbol “Red 7” in the reel rotation direction, the bonus symbol “Red 7” and the specific small role symbol are displayed. “Cherry 2” is not displayed in the left display window 4L at the same time. Therefore, when the specific small role symbol “Cherry 2” is arranged within two frames ahead of the bonus symbol “Red 7” in the reel rotation direction, the reels corresponding to the bonus symbol and the specific small role symbol of the above embodiment are used. A stop control technique can be applied.

  Further, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L of the above embodiment, the example in which the bonus symbol “V2” is arranged five frames ahead of the bonus symbol “red 7” in the reel rotation direction has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not. If the bonus symbol “V2” is placed in front of the bonus symbol “Red 7” in the reel rotation direction at a position separated from the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 frames), the number of frames between the bonus symbols Can be set arbitrarily.

[Modification 2]
In the above embodiment, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L, the symbol “cherry 2” (specific symbol combination symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the small role is the symbol combination of the symbol BB (red 7BB) in the rotation direction of the reel. Arranged in front of the symbol “Red 7” (bonus symbol) constituting the symbol, arranged behind the symbol “V2” (bonus symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the BB role (VBB), and in the left display window 4L. Although the example arrange | positioned in the position which can be displayed simultaneously with design "red 7" was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L, the symbol “cherry 2” (specific symbol) is arranged in front of the symbol “red 7” (second special symbol) in the rotation direction of the reel, and the symbol “V2” ( It may be arranged behind the first specific symbol) and at a position where it can be displayed simultaneously with the symbol “V2” in the left display window 4L. Specifically, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L shown in FIG. 7, the symbol “cherry 2” may be arranged at the symbol position “20”.

  In such a symbol arrangement configuration, the reel stop control for the bonus symbol and the specific small role symbol of the left reel 3L is as follows. Here, as in the above embodiment, for example, when only the combination of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally (when only the bonus data pointer “1” is acquired), that is, the name “C_Red The stop control of the left reel 3L when only two display combinations “7” and “C_V2” can be won (see FIG. 15) will be described.

  In this case, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L (predetermined display row) is that the symbol “V2” (bonus symbol) constituting the symbol combination of the name “C_V2” is the maximum number of sliding symbols. When it is the timing at which it can be moved within the range and stopped on the active line, the symbol “V2” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the left display window 4L. At this time, the symbol “V2” is stopped and displayed in the upper region or the middle region in the left display window 4L so that the symbol “Cherry 2” (specific small role symbol) is not stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L at the same time.

  However, when the timing of the stop operation is a timing when the symbol “V2” can be stopped only in the lower region in the left display window 4L (when the symbol “V2” is located in the lower region in the left display window 4L). When the symbol “V2” is stopped and displayed in the lower area of the left display window 4L, the symbol “Cherry 2” is stopped and displayed in the upper area of the left display window 4L. become. Therefore, in this case, the symbol “red 7” (bonus symbol) is drawn (moved) into the left display window 4L and stopped, and the symbol “Cherry 2” is not stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L. Like that.

  Further, in the symbol arrangement configuration of this example, the timing of the player's stop operation performed on the left reel 3L is stopped on the active line even if the symbol “V2” is moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. Is a timing at which the symbol “C_Red 7” constituting the symbol combination can be moved within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols and stopped on the active line. Sometimes, the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the left display window 4L. At this time, in this example, the symbol “Cherry 2” is arranged three frames away from the symbol “Red 7” in the front, so that the symbol “Red 7” is the upper region and the middle region in the left display window 4L. The symbol “Cherry 2” is not stopped and displayed in the left display window 4L at the same time, regardless of whether the symbol is stopped and displayed in any of the lower regions.

  Even when the above-described symbol arrangement configuration of this example and the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specific small role symbol corresponding thereto are applied, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

[Modification 3]
In the above embodiment, the reel stop control method of the above embodiment for the bonus symbol and the specified small role symbol of the left reel 3L, for example, when only the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is won internally (name “C_Red 7”) In addition, the example applied to the case where only two display combinations (bonus combination) of “C_V2” can be won has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two display combinations (bonus combination) with the names “C_Red 7” and “C_V2” and display combinations other than the specified small combination (for example, a replay combination or a small combination that does not cause missing) can be awarded. Even when only the internal winning is achieved, the reel stop control method of the above embodiment can be applied, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained.

[Modification 4]
In the above-described embodiment and the first modification, the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specified small role symbol of the left reel 3L described above is based on the pachislot 1 in which the display window of each reel is configured by an upper region, a middle region, and a lower region. (See FIG. 3) In other words, the example applied to the pachislot machine 1 in which three symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window of each reel has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specific small role symbol of the above embodiment also for a pachislot in which the number of symbols stopped and displayed in the display window of the reel to be controlled (left reel 3L) is two. Can be applied, and the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained. In this case, as in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L in the above embodiment, the specific small role symbol “Cherry 2” is arranged one frame ahead of the bonus symbol “Red 7” in the rotation direction of the reel. The reel stop control method for the bonus symbol and the specific small role symbol of the above-described embodiment is applied only when it is present.

[Modification 5]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which only the flash effect using the reel backlight is provided as the effect for locking generated during the game lock has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect using other various effect devices (display device 11, speakers 20L and 20R, lamp group 21) may be executed during the game lock together with the flash effect.

  In this case, for example, when the lock command numbers “11” to “14” are determined at the start of the game, not only the contents of the flash effect but also various effect devices (display devices) according to the type of the display combination. 11, the contents of the effects using the speakers 20L and 20R and the lamp group 21) may also be changed.

  Further, for example, an effect using another effect device (display device 11, speakers 20L and 20R, lamp group 21) instead of the flash effect using the reel backlight may be adopted as the effect for locking.

[Modification 6]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the presence / absence of the side LED lighting effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the game lock type has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in conjunction with the side LED lighting effect, an effect of turning on and off a plurality of LEDs constituting the display device 11 with a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern is performed, and the presence / absence of the interlocking effect and the effect pattern are set as the game lock type. You may make it determine based on.

[Modification 7]
In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the game lock after the third stop OFF (after the release of the player's pressing operation on the stop button operated for the third stop is detected) is performed before the medal payout process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game lock after the third stop OFF may be performed after the medal payout process.

  Further, for example, a game lock similar to the game lock after the third stop OFF of the above embodiment may be performed after the first stop and / or after the second stop of the reel. In this case, the type of game lock is not determined (changed) according to the type of the symbol combination (display combination) that is stopped and displayed, and has been stopped in the display window 4 after the first stop or after the second stop. Determined (changed) based on the type of reel symbol.

  Further, for example, in a part of the reels, when a specific symbol is stopped on the active line, a winning of a predetermined privilege is confirmed (the stop symbol of other reels is optional). In this reel, a game lock similar to the game lock after the third stop OFF of the above embodiment may be executed when a specific symbol is stopped on the active line. That is, the game lock may be started when a predetermined bonus is confirmed.

[Modification 8]
In the above embodiment, the configuration example in which the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time information are included in the start command and the display command and transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit has been described. It is not limited to. For example, the configuration may be such that information relating to the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time is included only in the start command and transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit.

  In this case, the information regarding the lock command number included in the start command is used when determining the contents of effects such as the above-described warning sound effect, reel light-off effect, side LED lighting effect, and the like, as in the above embodiment. Further, in this case, when any one of the lock command numbers “0” to “10” is determined by the game lock lottery, the sub-control unit determines the lock command number (game lock type) and the lock time included in the start command. Based on the information on the lock, the data for the lock effect (flash effect) is set.

  On the other hand, when one of the lock command numbers “11” to “14” is determined by the game lock lottery, the sub-control unit firstly stops the symbol included in the reel stop command received for each reel stop operation. The type of the display combination is determined based on the information (stop timing, number of sliding pieces, etc.). Then, the sub-control unit determines the corresponding lock time based on the determined display combination type and the lock command number (game lock type) acquired when the start command is received, and the corresponding lock effect (flash effect) ) Is set. In this case, information indicating the correspondence between the display combination type (game lock type) and the information related to the lock time may be stored in advance in the sub-control unit, or included in the start command, the reel stop command, or the like. It may be.

  Further, for example, a dedicated command for transmitting information related to a lock command number (game lock type) and lock time may be generated by the main control unit.

  Further, it may be configured such that information capable of identifying the type of game lock is not transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42 before the lock command is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42 at the start of the game lock. In this case, information regarding the type of game lock is added to (included in) the lock command and transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub-control circuit 42.

[Modification 9]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the above embodiment, when a BB combination with a special game lock (game lock type “Premier”) is won internally and the BB combination is carried over, the normal game period ( In the “between flags after occurrence of specific effects”), an example in which the game sound generated for each operation of the player and for each game operation is changed to a special game sound different from the game sound in other normal gaming states has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, only the game sound generated for each player's operation may be changed to a special game sound between the flags after the specific effect is generated. Further, for example, a special game sound may be generated only for a part of the player's operation between the flags after the generation of the specific effect.

[Modification 10]
In the above embodiment, the example in which the BGM to be played during the BB game is changed based on the various triggers described in FIG. 52 or the lottery results of the various BGM change lotteries has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, based on the lottery results or lottery results of various BGM change lotteries described in FIG. 52, not only the contents of the effects by BGM during the BB game but also the contents of the effects using other various effect devices can be changed. Good.

  Also, for example, when the BB (red 7BB or VBB) won at each opportunity shown in FIG. 52 wins, the BB start SE for informing the start of BB is played, and then the BGM is executed in the manner shown in FIG. May be configured to reproduce. In this case, it is preferable to prioritize the reproduction of the BB start SE over the BGM reproduction. That is, it is always preferable to start the reproduction of the BGM after the change shown in FIG. 52 after the reproduction of the BB start SE is completed.

  Furthermore, even if the BB game start game (first game) is started before the BB start SE of the BB winning game (0th game in FIG. 52) ends, the BB start SE is It is preferable to start playback of BGM after the end. That is, even when the BB start SE is played back across the games, the BB start SE is preferably prioritized over the BGM.

  When the BGM change determination opportunity is “when switching BGM is selected (red 7BB)” or “when switching BGM is selected (VBB)” in FIG. 52, when the winning BB wins the BB The BB start SE for informing the start is reproduced, and then the BGM is changed by pressing the MAX bet button 14 of the player. However, during the period from the end of the BB start SE to the time when the player presses the MAX bet button 14, the BB start SE is repeated or the BGM before the change is played back.

[Modification 11]
In the above embodiment, the BGM change lottery in the general game is substantially the BGM change in the general game shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B when the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” or “F_VBB” is won internally during the general game. This is done with reference to the lottery table. At this time, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery is constant regardless of the setting of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general medium BGM according to the setting of the gaming machine. The winning probability of the change lottery may be changed. For example, the higher the setting, the higher the probability of winning the general medium BGM change lottery.

  In this case, only the winning probability of the general medium BGM change lottery when the role of the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” is internally won may be changed according to the setting, or the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B”. In addition to the winning probability when the winning combination is won internally, the winning probability when the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_VBB” is won internally may be changed according to the setting.

  When such a configuration is provided, for example, when the symbol “F_Red 7BB + F_Special B” wins internally and the symbol combination related to the abbreviation “F_Red 7BB” is stopped and displayed, there is a general difference in setting. Although it is not possible to determine whether or not the middle BGM change lottery has been executed, the symbol combination “F_Red 7BB” and the abbreviation “F_Special B” are not stopped and a specific reach is stopped. In this case, it is possible to recognize that a general medium BGM change lottery having a setting difference has been executed by the appearance of this specific reach.

  Therefore, it becomes possible to determine the setting by listening to the BGM (result of a general BGM change lottery) that is played when a specific reach occurs and the BB combination carried over at that time wins a prize. For example, if a specific reach occurs and the BB combination carried over at that time wins, and the BGM changes frequently, the possibility of high setting increases.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment and various modifications, BB and MB are provided as bonuses, BB is called an accessory continuous action device related to RB called a so-called first type special accessory, and MB is a so-called second type. Although the example which is what is called the accessory continuous action | operation apparatus based on CB called a special accessory was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this. The various techniques of the present invention provide, for example, a pseudo bonus (privilege) in which an assist time (AT) for notifying information on a stop operation related to medal grant (information that favors a game) with a lamp or the like is used instead of the bonus described above. It is also applicable to a pachislot with a configuration given as

  In the above-described embodiment and various modified examples, the example (see FIG. 29) in which the priority order of the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination is defined higher than the internal winning combination related to the bonus winning combination has been described. The priority order of the internal winning combination related to the bonus combination may be defined higher than the internal winning combination related to the small combination.

  In the above embodiment and various modifications, for example, lottery processing (for example, internal lottery processing) and control processing related to the progress of the game are performed by the main control unit, and lottery processing and control processing related to effect control are performed. Although the example performed by the sub-control unit has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, some or all of the various lottery processes and various control processes performed by the sub-control unit in the above-described embodiment and various modifications may be performed by the main control unit. Further, for example, some or all of the various lottery processes and various control processes performed in the main control unit in the embodiment and various modifications may be performed in the sub-control unit.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modifications, a pachislot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. The effect is obtained.

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Claims (2)

An input operation detecting means for detecting an input operation of the game medium;
A start operation detecting means for detecting a start operation by the player after the input operation of the game medium is detected by the input operation detecting means;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detecting means;
A plurality of display rows in which a plurality of types of symbols necessary for a game are arranged, and based on detection of a start operation by the start operation detection unit, a variation display means for variably displaying the symbols;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a player's stop operation for the change display of the symbol;
Based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means, stop control means for stopping the symbol variation display,
When the symbol combination related to the special internal winning combination that can be shifted to the special gaming state determined by the internal winning combination determining means is not stopped and displayed on the determination lines across the plurality of display columns, the special winning combination is determined. A notification output display means for stopping and displaying on the determination line a symbol combination for notification that is a symbol combination that suggests that the internal winning combination is winning and that is not the symbol combination of the internal winning combination related to granting a privilege;
A data transmission means for controlling the fluctuation display operation of the symbol by the fluctuation display means, and for transmitting data as the game progresses;
Receiving the data transmitted from the data transmission means, determining the game effect based on the received data, and providing the effect control means for controlling the operation of the determined effect,
The production control means includes
In a unit game in a general gaming state in which the special internal winning combination is not carried over, the specific winning combination including the special internal winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. There is an effect change lottery means for changing the contents of the effect during the special game executed during the game period of the special game state corresponding to the special internal winning combination included,
In the unit game in which the specific winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means, when the symbol combination related to any internal winning combination included in the specific winning combination is not stopped and displayed on the determination line, the notification The outcome display means stops and displays a specific notification symbol combination on the determination line,
In the unit game in the general gaming state in which the special internal winning combination is not carried over, the predetermined winning combination including the special internal winning combination different from the specific winning combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the symbol combination related to the special internal winning combination included in the combination is not stopped and displayed on the determination line, the notification output display means is for notification different from the specific notification symbol combination. A gaming machine, wherein a symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the determination line. Furthermore, it comprises voice generating means capable of notifying the player of information related to the game by voice,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special game effect is an effect of generating BGM using the sound generation means.

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