JP6438521B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  Among these gaming machines, the gaming machine has an RT (replay time) gaming state in which the winning probability of replay varies, and the MB (middle bonus) game is performed by taking over the replay probability at the time of winning the MB role. A gaming machine that is controlled so as to be able to draw in a special small role by changing the stop control based on the fact that a predetermined replay in the MB is won is known. When a specific symbol combination constituting the special small combination is displayed, the right of push order navigation for winning the small combination is granted for a predetermined number of games.

  Also, there is a gaming machine in which an ART having a mode in which an AT (assist time) navigation for notifying a player of a push order relating to a prize for a small role is easily added and a mode in which an AT navigation is not easily added is set. (See, for example, cited document 1). In this gaming machine, which of the two modes is added is determined by lottery.

JP 2009-233271 A

  By the way, when the above-mentioned two gaming machines are combined, an ART right is granted based on the display of a specific symbol combination in the MB, and a game for determining a mode to be added by lottery is provided. be able to.

  However, even when the above-mentioned two gaming machines are combined, ART rights are given uniformly by displaying a specific symbol combination, so that a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously. However, there is a problem that it is impossible to give a sense of expectation beyond that, and it is not possible to give interest to the fact that specific symbol combinations are displayed continuously.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a more interesting gaming machine by reducing the amount of information stored in a control circuit.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem. A plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described later) in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces, and the plurality of the plurality of symbols are provided. By rotating the plurality of reels on the basis of a symbol display means having a symbol display area for displaying a part of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel, and when a predetermined start condition is satisfied , Symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area, and internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the fact that the predetermined start condition is satisfied (For example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later) and a plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R to be described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation The reel stop that stops the reel corresponding to the operated stop operating means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the stop operating means being operated by the player When a symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol display area is stopped by a control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the reel stop control means, a profit that gives a profit in accordance with the combination of the stopped symbols One of the plurality of lock effects associated with the reel action that intermittently repeats the start and stop of rotation of the plurality of reels based on the granting means and the specific condition being satisfied. a locking effect determination means for determining whether to execute a command transmission means for transmitting commands in response to the occurrence of events, transmitted from the command transmitting means A command receiving means for receiving a command, and a demonstration execution means for executing an effect based on the received command by said command receiving means, said reel action, the plurality of reels predetermined operation mode A predetermined reel action that is executed a plurality of times is included, and when the execution of the predetermined lock effect associated with the predetermined reel action is determined by the lock effect determination means, the reels wherein the predetermined the control data, each of the effect is referred when executed taking operation mode Ri same configuration der, the command transmitting unit, when execution of said locking effect is started, and the reel action Each time rotation of the plurality of reels is started, a command including information on rotation control of the plurality of reels is issued in advance. When the command receiving means receives the command transmitted when the execution of the lock effect is started, the effect executing means includes the information included in the command. When the command receiving unit receives a command transmitted when the reel action starts rotation of the plurality of reels based on information included in the command, the specific effect is started based on the information included in the command. It is characterized by switching the production .

  According to the present invention, the reel action further includes a specific reel action that is executed more times than the predetermined reel action in which the effect that the plurality of reels take the predetermined operation mode is executed. When the execution of the specific lock effect associated with the specific reel action is determined by the lock effect determination means, each of the effects in which the plurality of reels take the predetermined operation mode is executed. The control data referred to is the same as that in the predetermined reel action, except for the control data that is referred to when the effect that the plurality of reels take the predetermined operation mode is executed last. Finally, the control data that is referred to when the effect that the plurality of reels take the predetermined operation mode is executed is more than the other control data. Characterized in that the time until operation stop is set longer.

The present invention also includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces thereof, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels. Display means, symbol changing means for changing the symbols displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the plurality of reels on the basis that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined start condition And an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, and a plurality of reels provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation. A reel corresponding to the stop operating means operated based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the stop operating means being operated by the player. A reel stop control means for stopping, a profit granting means for giving a profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols when the symbols variably displayed in the symbol display area are stopped by the reel stop control means; Whether or not to execute one lock effect out of a plurality of lock effects associated with reel actions that intermittently repeat the start and stop of rotation of the plurality of reels based on the satisfaction of the condition a locking effect determination means determining a command transmission means for transmitting commands in response to the occurrence of events, Bei example and a demonstration execution means for executing an effect based on the command transmitted from the command transmitting unit, said command transmitting means, when said execution locking effect is started, and the rotation of said plurality of reels is started by the reel action In, sends a command including information about the rotation control of the plurality of reels, the presentation execution means, directing the particular when it receives the transmitted command when the execution of said lock effect is started It was started, and switches the presentation of the previous SL specifying the commands sent when the rotation of the plurality of reels by the reel action is started when it receives.

  According to the present invention, the amount of information stored in the control circuit can be reduced, and a more interesting gaming machine can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a transition transition of the gaming state. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external structure of the pachislot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the main control circuit. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the sub-control circuit. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table. FIG. 7-1 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-2 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-4 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-5 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-6 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-7 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-8 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table determination table. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a lottery flag combination. FIG. 10-2 is a diagram illustrating a lottery flag combination. FIG. 10-3 is a diagram illustrating a lottery flag combination. FIG. 10-4 is a diagram illustrating a lottery flag combination. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the reel action of each lock. FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating a spinning cylinder stop initial setting table. FIG. 12-2 is a diagram illustrating a spinning cylinder stop initial setting table. FIG. 13 shows a pull-in priority order selection data selection table. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a drawing priority order selection table. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a search order data table. FIG. 16A is a diagram illustrating a left first stop table. FIG. 16B is a diagram illustrating a left first stop table. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority table. FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating a table change data table for the first cylinder first stop. FIG. 18-2 is a diagram illustrating a first change cylinder first stop table change data table. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20C is a diagram illustrating a left first stop stop data table. FIG. 20-4 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-5 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-6 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-7 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-8 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-9 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-10 is a diagram illustrating a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-11 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a line mask data table. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a list of navigation modes. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a priority stock condition list. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing each navigation game mode. FIG. 25A is a diagram for explaining the navigation mode transition lottery. FIG. 25-2 is a diagram for explaining the navigation mode transition lottery. FIG. 26A is a diagram for explaining the lottery for storing the set number of navigation games when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-2 is a diagram for explaining the lottery for storing the set number of navigation games when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-3 is a diagram for explaining the lottery for storing the set number of navigation games when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-4 is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery at the time of bonus non-winning. FIG. 26-5 is a diagram for explaining the lottery for storing the set number of navigation games when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-6 is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-7 is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery when the bonus is not won. FIG. 27A is a diagram for explaining the lottery for storing the set number of navigation games when the bonus is won. FIG. 27B is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery when the bonus is won. FIG. 27-3 is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery when the bonus is won. FIG. 27-4 is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery when the bonus is won. FIG. 27-5 is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery when the bonus is won. FIG. 27-6 is a diagram for explaining the navigation game number set count storage lottery when the bonus is won. FIG. 27-7 is a diagram for describing a lottery game for storing the number of navigation games when the bonus is won. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a navigation game number set counter storage lottery table. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining navigation mode transition lottery when the number of navigation games is set. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 37 is a main flowchart showing main processes performed by the main CPU. FIG. 38 is a main flowchart showing medal acceptance / start check processing. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the reel stop initial setting process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority storage process. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority table selection process. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a symbol code storage process. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the sliding piece number determination process. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the second and third stop processing. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing line change bit check processing. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing line mask data change processing. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the priority pull-in control process. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the control change process. FIG. 51 is a flowchart illustrating the second post-stop control change process. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the bonus end check process. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the RT control process. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing power-on processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an effect control task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing processing upon reception of an initialization command under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 61A is a flowchart of a start command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 61B is a flowchart of the start command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 61C is a flowchart of the start command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a navigation game state transition lottery process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a navigation game number setting process under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing navigation mode transition lottery processing under the control of the sub CPU.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Game state transition]
Here, in the first embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, if the gaming state is different, the determined internal winning combination may be different. In the first embodiment, the gaming state is a general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), an RT (replay time) 1 gaming state (high RT gaming state), an RT2 gaming state (high RT gaming state), and an MBB (MB1 or MB2) gaming state. , MBR (MB3) gaming state is provided.

  In the present embodiment, an internal lottery table (see FIG. 7 to be referred to later) corresponding to each gaming state is provided, and the probabilities that a privilege such as re-game operation is given to the player are different. That is, the probabilities that replays (normal replay, up replay, chance replay, don't control replay) in which a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player are determined as internal winning combinations are different.

  Here, the transition conditions to each gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot 1, when the RWM (Read Write Memory) is initialized when the power is turned on, the pachislot 1 first shifts to the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state). Then, in the general gaming state, if any combination of symbols in the transition group B (bell spilled eyes 01 to 42 illustrated in FIGS. 7-8) is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state ( (See (1) in FIG. 2). Similarly, when any combination of symbols in the transition group B is displayed in the RT2 gaming state which is a high RT (state), the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state ((1 in FIG. 2). )reference).

  Further, in the RT1 gaming state, when any combination of symbols in the transition group A (such as “Bell 1-Bell 1-Lip 1” illustrated in FIG. 10-2) is displayed, the gaming state is changed to the general game. Transition to the state (see (2) in FIG. 2). Further, in the RT1 gaming state, when any combination of symbols in the transition group C (such as “Lip 1-Lip 1—Ice 1” illustrated in FIG. 10-1) is displayed, the gaming state is changed to the RT2 gaming state. Transition to the state (see (3) in FIG. 2).

  In the MBB gaming state, when the number of medals paid out exceeds 250, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state (see (4) in FIG. 2), and in the MBR gaming state, the number of medals paid out exceeds 72. Then, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state (see (5) in FIG. 2).

  In the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state, a combination of MB1 or MB2 symbols on the active line ("Don-Don-Don" or "Red 7-Red 7-Red illustrated in FIG. 7-1"). 7 ”) is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the MBB gaming state (see (6) in FIG. 2). In addition, in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state, when a combination of symbols of MB3 ("red 7-red 7-BAR" illustrated in FIG. 7-1) is displayed on the active line, The gaming state is shifted to the MBR gaming state (see (7) in FIG. 2).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R is stopped, among the plural types of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded for a pseudo line formed by combining any one of predetermined areas among the upper, middle, and lower areas of each of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R. It is defined as the target line (winning line). In the present embodiment, the winning line is only one of the middle stage lines 8c.

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

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out medals deposited inside the pachislot.

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

  The 7-segment display 13 is made up of 7-segment LEDs. The number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), pachislot Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

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

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

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

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

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates one random number from a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535).

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

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

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

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13 and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

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

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

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R, and the lamp 14, and controls them according to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 has a sub CPU 81 that controls the output of video, sound, and light in accordance with a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

[Sub control circuit]
FIG. 5 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). A digital signal processor 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and an effect registration task for extracting effect random numbers and determining and registering effect contents (effect data) , A drawing control task for controlling the display of video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined contents of the presentation, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 14, and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R Etc. are included.

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

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

  The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer 86) 85, and the driver 87 create a video according to the animation data specified by the effect contents, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The sub CPU 81, DSP 88, audio RAM 89, A / D converter 90, and amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the contents of the effects. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 7-1 to 7-8. In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line matches the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is given. Benefits such as paying out a game, re-game operation, and bonus game operation are given to the player. FIGS. 7-1 to 7-4 are diagrams showing a symbol combination table when three sheets are used. FIGS. 7-5 to 7-7 are diagrams showing a symbol combination table when two sheets are placed. FIG. 7-8 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination table of RT operation symbols. That is, FIGS. 7-1 to 7-4 are symbol combination tables that are referred to when three sheets are applied, and FIGS. 7-5 to 7-7 are symbol combination tables that are referred to when two sheets are applied. FIG. 7-8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table that is referred to when an RT action symbol is displayed.

  Each symbol combination table defines a symbol combination predetermined in accordance with the type of privilege and a winning action flag. In the symbol combination table at the time of three sheets and the symbol combination table at the time of two sheets, 1-byte data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line is stored as a winning action flag, and the data is stored later. Storage area identification data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the internal winning combination storage area, the contents (name) of the display combination, and the number of payouts. In the symbol combination table of RT action symbols, as a prize action flag, 1-byte data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the pay line and a RT action symbol storage area to be described later for storing the data are main. The storage area identification data provided for the CPU 31 to identify, the contents (name) of the display combination, and the number of payouts are defined.

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

  Further, when any one of the replays (normal replay, up replay, chance replay, don control replay) is determined as the display combination, the re-game is activated. In addition, when either MBB or MBR is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated. MBB bonus games end with over 250 payouts, and MBR bonus games end with over 72 payouts. After the MBB and MBR bonus games are over, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state).

  Further, when the up replay is won internally and the order of the player's stop operation (pushing order) is correct, a combination of symbols corresponding to RT2 replays 01 to 08 is displayed, and the gaming state is displayed. Transition to the RT2 gaming state. In addition, when the replay is won internally and the stop operation order (pushing order) of the player is incorrect, a combination of symbols corresponding to RT0 replays 01 to 08 is displayed. The gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. Also, when any of the bells (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, right bells A to D) that are pushing forwards wins internally and the order of the player's stop operation is incorrect Displays the bell spilled eyes 01 to 42, and shifts the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

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

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

[Internal lottery table determination table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries will be described.

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the RT0 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, the number of lotteries is “63”, and in the MBB and MBR internal winning gaming state, the number of lotteries is “60”. is there. Also, in the MBB and MBR gaming states, the winning action flags of all the small roles are turned on, and the number of lotteries is “17”, and replay (normal replay (RT2), normal replay (RT0), raised Replay (push order 4), chance replay A, B, don control replay A, B, C, MB1 + normal replay, MB2 + normal replay, MB3 + normal replay, MB1 + chance replay, MB2 + chance replay, MB3 + chance replay) only internal lottery I do.

[Lottery flag combination]
The relationship (lottery flag combination) between the determined internal winning combination and the combination of symbols that may be displayed when the internal winning combination is determined will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4 are diagrams showing lottery flag combinations.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10-4, when the internal winning combination is determined to be the special combination X, “bell 2−red 7−bell 2” may be displayed as a combination of symbols. Also, as shown in FIG. 10A, symbol combinations such as “Lip 1−Lip 1−Ice 1” are symbol combinations of the transition group C, and normal replay (RT2 and RT0), push order replay (4 ways), chance replay B, and don control replays A to C may be displayed when determined as an internal winning combination. Also, as shown in FIG. 10-2, a combination of symbols such as “Bell 1−Bell 1−Lip 1” is a combination of symbols of the transition group A, and normal replay (during RT2 and RT0), push order replay (4 ways), when chance replay A and don control replays A to C are determined as internal winning combinations, they may be displayed. As described above, when the symbol combination of the transition group C is displayed, the game proceeds to the RT2 gaming state, and when the symbol combination of the transition group A is displayed, the game proceeds to the general gaming state.

[Reel action for each lock]
The reel action of each lock will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the reel action of each lock.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a reel action is defined in association with the type of lock effect. Here, as the reel action, the time (timing) at which the reel operates and the state of the reel at that time are defined.

  For example, referring to the example of FIG. 11, there are five types of lock effects: short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3, and long. In addition, the production time is long in the order of short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3, and long, and a plurality of types of production are performed. In addition, it is assumed that the longer the production time is, the higher the expectation that the player is in an advantageous state as the lock production in which a plurality of types of production are performed.

  For example, in the case of a short, it is defined that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are reeled up and then the forward rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started. Here, the reel-up is an effect that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are intermittently rotated at a certain angle, and is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R as the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Change the design. In the case of the middle 1, it is specified that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are operated in the order of reel-up, operation stop, vibration operation, and operation stop, and then the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate forward. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 has an area for storing data relating to the contents of the reel action (hereinafter referred to as an effect contents storage area). In the effect content storage area, the effect content executed as the reel action is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the reel-up is executed as the reel action, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 updates the bit corresponding to the effect content “reel up” in the effect content storage area from “0” to “1”. Then, the main CPU 31 checks the effect content storage area in the command data transmission process (see step S204 in FIG. 55) of the interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms), and the bit is “1”. It is determined whether or not there is an effect content “”. As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that there is an effect content with the bit “1”, the effect content with the bit “1” is set in the effect designation flag of the transmission command, and the transmission command is sub-controlled. Transmit to circuit 72. And the sub control circuit 72 will switch an effect based on the content of the effect contained in a transmission command, if a transmission command is received. For this reason, abundant effects in which the reel action and the liquid crystal are synchronized can be performed without causing a deviation in the effects of the reel action and the liquid crystal. In addition, in the transmission command, the production contents may be set, and the time (timing) during which the reel operates may be set and sent.

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
The rotating cylinder stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating a rotating cylinder stop initial setting table. The rotation stop initial setting table is information for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is predetermined according to the winning combination. The main control circuit 71 refers to the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table, acquires the rotating cylinder stop number corresponding to the internal winning combination, and acquires initial data (change status, etc.).

  Specifically, in the rotation stop initial setting table, determination data for each pressing order (retraction priority table number, retraction priority selection table number) and table number selection value (change) are associated with the rotation stop number. Status, random stop data number), first cylinder first stop table change data, first cylinder stop data table selection data (left first stop table), first cylinder first stop Table change initial data selection value (change status, table number), winning combination, and bonus success / failure are defined. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the progress of the unit game.

  The “pull-in priority table number” is a number for selecting the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. Further, the “drawing priority order selection table number” is a number for selecting the drawing priority order selection table shown in FIG. The “change status” of the table number selection value is data referred to when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are not stopped from the left (that is, when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L). “Random stop data number” is used to select a random stop data table (not shown) to be referred to in the second stop when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to be stopped first are other than the left reel 3L. Number. When the change status corresponding to the random stop data number is “0”, the random stop data table is referred to as it is, and when it is “2”, the B line of the stop table number is referenced.

  The “first-cylinder first stop table change data” indicates whether the same stop table after the first first stop is used after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is data which shows. If there is a value (other than 0) in the first cylinder first stop table change data, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, and the data is searched for the second and subsequent stops. Select the stop table.

  The “first cylinder stop data table selection data” is a number for selecting the left first stop table shown in FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2 when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. is there. In this embodiment, the selected first cylinder stop data table selection data is made different depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or when the bonus is carried over). For example, when the left bells A to D are determined as the winning combination, if MB 1 to 3 are not carried over, “2” is selected as the first cylinder stop data table selection data, and MB 1 to 3 carried over Otherwise, “8” is selected as the first cylinder stop data table selection data. For this reason, depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or when the bonus is carried over), the number of sliding symbols is different, and the number of sliding symbols to be finally selected is different. That is, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed according to whether the bonus is won (or when the bonus is carried over) or non-bonus is not won.

  The “change status” of the first change table initial data selection value for the first cylinder first stop is data that is referred to when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and the change status is “0”. Refers to the stop table number as it is, refers to the B line of the stop table number when the change status is “2”, and refers to the C line of the stop data table number when the change status is “3”. .

[Pull-in priority selection data selection table]
The pull-in priority order selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 shows a pull-in priority order selection data selection table. The pull-in priority selection data selection table is selected when one of the table numbers “PLVL00 to 07” is selected as the pull-in priority table number or the pull-in priority selection table number in the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. , The referenced table.

  Specifically, the pull-in priority selection data selection table is associated with the table number, and the pull-in priority table number and pull-in priority selection table number in the general game, and the pull-in priority table number and pull-in between flags Specifies the priority order selection table number. In other words, in this embodiment, the pull-in priority table to be referred to differs depending on whether the game is in the general game or between the flags, and when the bonus is not won, depending on whether the reel stop order is correct or not When the combination of symbols that can be displayed is different and the bonus is won, the priority table is switched to a priority table in which only the predefined symbol combinations are prioritized regardless of whether the reel stop order is correct or not.

[Pull-in priority selection table]
The pull-in priority order selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority order selection table. The pull-in priority order selection table defines a pull-in priority order table number and a number for selecting the pull-in priority order table number in accordance with the pull-in priority order selection table number and the pressing order.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the pull-in priority selection table is associated with the first, left, middle, and right 1st stops in the pull-in priority selection table, as shown in FIG. Not applicable)). Here, the 1st stop of the pull-in priority order selection table left, middle, and right is the pull-in priority selected when referring to the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12 or the pull-in priority order selection data selection table shown in FIG. The number is selected according to the rank selection table number and the pressing order. For example, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L (the third digit is “1”) and the selected pull-in priority selection table number is “15”, the pull-in priority selection table left 1st stop Reference is made to “115”.

  In addition, in the pull-in priority order selection table, when a stop operation is performed according to the press order defined in the press order, the table number of the pull-in priority table number pressing order (corresponding) is selected and pressed. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the pressing order defined in the order, the table number in the pressing order (not applicable) of the pull-in priority table number is selected. The main control circuit 71 refers to the pull-in priority table corresponding to the number selected here. For example, when “1-x−2” is defined as the pressing order, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L and the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, the pressing order is “corresponding” When the other stop operation is performed, the pressing order becomes “not applicable”.

[Search order data table]
The search order data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a search order data table. The search order data table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as priority order) in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied within a predetermined numerical range (ie, 0 to 4) as the number of stop data sliding frames. . In this search order table, each numerical value is searched in the order from the highest order 1 to the lower order 5 in the priority order, and as a result of the search, the numerical values corresponding to the priority order “1” are applied with priority. The search order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding frames having the same pull-in priority, and the number of sliding symbols having a higher priority is applied.

  The search order data table defines a priority order based on the number of sliding pieces for stop data. That is, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the number of stop data sliding pieces is the highest. As a result, the number of stop pieces for stop data is determined with priority over the number of other pieces, so that the display of the symbols intended when the stop table was developed is given priority. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, in the control other than the MB, the number of sliding frames is determined using the search order data table 00, and in the control in the MB, the search order data table 01 is used. Use to determine the number of sliding pieces.

[Left first stop table]
The left first stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams illustrating the left first stop table. The first left stop table is a table selected when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. The first stop reel initial setting table shown in FIGS. The left first stop table numbers 1 to 14 corresponding to the numbers 1 to 14 selected in the cylinder stop data table selection data are selected.

  The left first stop table defines the number of sliding piece determination data and the change status corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L. Here, the sliding piece number determination data is data indicating the temporary number of sliding pieces determined based on the stop table. The change status is data for identifying whether or not the stop start position is a specific one. Based on a value obtained by adding the change status and the first cylinder first stop table change data described above, a stop data table to be referred to in the second stop operation and the third stop operation following the first stop is provided. It is determined. The change status determines whether to change the line after the first stop.

[Pull-in priority table]
With reference to FIG. 17, the pull-in priority table will be described. In the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the drawing priority order table may be displayed within the drawing range. This is used when deciding which symbol is preferentially drawn when there are a plurality of symbols.

  The drawing priority table defines drawing data indicating the drawing priority between the symbol combinations related to the winning action flag (display combination). The pull-in priority data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify all replays, all small combinations, and MBs 1 to 3 corresponding to the pull-in priority. Retraction basically stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the winning line within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols. Say.

  In the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table to be referenced differs depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or bonus carryover). Here, the pull-in stop control is performed by comparing the case where the left bell B is a winning combination and not at the time of bonus carryover with the case where the left bell B is a winning combination and at the time of bonus carryover. explain.

  First, when the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus is not carried over, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the pressed position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position “5”, and the second stop reel Is the middle reel 3C, the pressed position on the middle reel 3C is the symbol position “5”, the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, and the pressed position on the right reel 3R is the symbol position “5”. Will be described.

  In this example, first, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning stop number “14” of the turning stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12A and acquires the pull-in priority table number “PLVL04”. Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the table number “PLVL04” in the pull-in priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. 13 and acquires the pull-in priority selection table number “15” in the general game. Then, “115” in the pull-in priority selection table is referred to, and the pull-in priority table number “02” is acquired. Then, with reference to the drawing priority table number “02” of the drawing priority table, since the bells X27 to 34 (the design of the left reel is Lip 1, Lip 2) have higher priority than the other bells, the left reel 3L The left “Lip 1” stops. Further, the same processing is performed for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, referring to the drawing priority table number “02”, “Bell 1” is stopped on the middle reel 3C, and “Ice 1” is placed on the right reel 3R. As a result, the symbol combination “Lip 1-Bell 1-Ice 1” of “Bell X27” stops. If the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus is not carried over, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the bell combination is won regardless of the pressed position.

  Next, when the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus is carried over, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the pressed position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position “5”, and the second stop reel is Example of middle reel 3C where the pressed position on middle reel 3C is symbol position "5", the third stop reel is right reel 3R, and the pressed position on right reel 3R is symbol position "5" It explains using.

  In this example, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning stop number “14” in the turning stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12A and obtains the pull-in priority table number “PLVL04”. Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the table number “PLVL04” of the pull-in priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. 13 and acquires the pull-in priority selection table number “16” between the flags. Then, “116” in the pull-in priority selection table is referred to, and the pull-in priority table number “00” is acquired. Then, with reference to the drawing priority table number “00” in the drawing priority table, bells X01 to 08 (left reel symbol is bell 1, bell 2) are bells X27 to 34 (left reel symbol is Lip 1, Lip Since the priority is higher than other bells such as 2), the left “bell 1” stops on the left reel 3L. Further, the same processing is performed for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, "Bell 1" stops on the middle reel 3C, and "Ice 1" stops on the right reel 3R. The combination does not stop.

  In addition, the combination of symbols of the bell role that can be displayed when the left bell B is won is the lottery flag combination No. shown in FIGS. 80-No. There are only 15 combinations of symbols with “◯” in 113. Further, by referring to the pull-in priority table number “00” in the pull-in priority table, the bells X01 to 08 are increased, and two combinations of symbols that can be displayed (bells 02, 07, 10-2 No. 81, 86) only. For this reason, if the left bell B is an internal winning combination, and the bonus is carried over, even if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, if the pressed position is a symbol position where the bells 02 and 07 cannot be drawn, The combination of symbols for the bell does not stop.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table to be referred to differs depending on whether the game is in the general game or between the flags (after the bonus combination is won and until the combination display of the bonus combination symbol). Thus, when the bonus is not won, the combination of symbols that can be displayed is different depending on whether the reel stop order is correct or not. When the bonus is won, the symbol combination that is defined in advance is independent of the correctness of the reel stop order. Switch to the priority table where only priority is given. For this reason, in a game between bonus flags after a bonus combination is won internally, a combination of bonus symbols is not displayed and a specific symbol combination is prevented from being displayed without shifting to the bonus game state. It is possible to prevent loss at the store side.

[Table change data table for first cylinder first stop]
The first cylinder first stop table change data table will be described with reference to FIGS. When the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, data indicating whether the same left first stop stop data table is used after the second stop or the changed left first stop stop table is used It is.

  The first cylinder first stop table change data table is the left first stop table number after the change in association with the symbol position, the first cylinder first stop table change data + change status value. Is stored for each change status.

  For example, when the symbol position is “03”, the first cylinder first stop table change data + change status value is “30”, the main control circuit 71 changes the left first stop table after the stop. “18” is acquired as the number, and the left first stop after stop data table corresponding to the first stop after left stop table number “18” is referred to.

  The “first-cylinder first stop table change data” indicates whether to use or change the stop table after the first left stop after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is the data shown. If there is a value (a value other than 0) in the first cylinder first stop table change data, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, the data is searched, and the data after the second stop Select the stop table.

[Left first stop data table after stop]
With reference to FIG. 19 and FIGS. 20-1 to 20-11, the left first stop and stop data table will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a stop data table after the first left stop. 20-1 to 20-11 are diagrams showing a stop data table after the first left stop.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the structure of the stop data table after the first left stop defines 1-byte stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. In the example of the stop data table after the first stop shown in FIG. 19, the stop data of 1 byte has bit 0 as “third cylinder B line data” and bit 1 as “third cylinder B line data”. , Bit2 is “third cylinder C line data”, bit3 is “second cylinder B line data”, bit4 is “second cylinder A line data”, and bit5 is “second cylinder C line data”. ”Line change bit”, bit 6 is “Line change bit after 3rd stop or 3rd cylinder C line data when stopped in order of 1st and 3rd cylinder”, bit 7 is “1st and 2nd cylinder” When the cylinder is stopped in the order of the cylinder, the line change bit after the second stop or the second cylinder C line data ”.

  In the example of FIGS. 20-1 to 20-11, a part of the stop data table after the first left stop is illustrated, but actually, tables corresponding to the stop data table numbers 00 to 30 after the first left stop are prepared. Has been. The stop data is data indicating whether or not the symbol position is appropriate as the position where the reel stops. A symbol position where the stop data is “0” indicates that the reel is not appropriate as a position where the reel stops, and a symbol position where the stop data is “1” indicates that it is appropriate as a position where the reel stops.

  The stop data defined by the stop data table after the first left stop includes a bit corresponding to the column “A line”, a bit corresponding to the column “B line”, and a bit corresponding to the column “C line”. . For example, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C, and the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, the line combination is “A line → A line → A line”. ”,“ A line → A line → B line ”,“ A line → B line → B line ”, and“ A line → C line → C line ”. That is, there are four ways to determine the number of sliding piece determination data. Therefore, even at the same stop start position, different planned stop positions can be determined according to “A line”, “B line”, or “C line”. The stop data defines information on which of these should be selected by assigning a bit corresponding to a column of “line change bits”.

[Line mask data table]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a line mask data table. The line mask data table defines line mask data corresponding to the type of stop button. When the stop button operated by the player is the left stop button 7L, the line mask data “10000000” is selected. When the stop button operated by the player is the middle stop button 7C, the line mask data “00010000” is selected. When the stop button operated by the player is the right stop button 7R, the line mask data “00000010” is selected.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub-ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Navigation mode list]
With reference to FIG. 22, the navigation mode of the pachi-slot 1 will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a list of navigation modes. The pachi-slot 1 has a navigation mode 4 to a navigation mode 8 as navigation modes. The navigation mode 4 is ART1 (normal), the navigation mode 5 is ART1 (high accuracy), the navigation mode 6 is ART2 (normal), the navigation mode 7 is ART2 (high accuracy), The navigation mode 8 is ART3. The navigation modes 4 and 5 have a single name mode, the navigation modes 6 and 7 have a dual name mode, and the navigation mode 8 has a three name mode.

[List of Preferred Stock Conditions]
The priority stock condition will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a priority stock condition list. As shown in FIG. 23, a priority level which is a priority in the stock release order is set for each type of ART start reference mode, navigation mode type, stock conditions, and stock navigation mode. The ART start reference mode for releasing an ART is a mode serving as a trigger for releasing a stocked ART. As for the priority level, “1” is the highest, next “2” is the highest, and the stock for which the priority level is not set is the lowest.

  As shown in FIG. 23, among the ART start reference modes, the ART start reference mode 6 has the highest priority, the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 have the highest priority, and the ART priority has the lowest priority. Reference modes 1, 2, and 3 are set when starting. For this reason, the order in which the stocks are released is priority level 1 stock (G, H trigger)> priority level 2 stock (A to F trigger)> stock without priority level setting. In addition, if the priority order is the same, it is released from the order in which it was stocked. In this embodiment, the ART is one set of 30 games. When the ART is digested by 30 games, the ART is terminated, and among the stocked ART start reference modes, the ART start reference mode having a higher priority is consumed ( Release) to perform navigation mode transfer lottery (see FIG. 64), and start the next ART based on the lottery result. For example, during the two-person mode that stocks the ART start reference mode 1 (see FIG. 29) with a high probability of transition to the single mode, the ART start reference mode 6 (transition to the three-person mode triggered by a bonus win) 29), after starting the two-person mode, instead of releasing the ART start reference mode 1 scheduled to be released next, the ART start reference mode 6 for shifting to the three-person mode is released. To give priority to the release and shift to three-person mode.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the priority order in which the ART start reference mode is executed is determined, and among the stocked ART start reference modes, the highest priority order is given to the ART start reference mode 6. To be executed preferentially. Further, when the ART start reference modes stored in stock are only the ART start reference modes 1, 2, and 3, the ART start reference modes 1, 2, and 3 are stored in the stocked order. For this reason, in the ART start reference mode 6 which is the ART right having the greatest advantage, the highest priority is determined and executed preferentially. In other words, among the already stocked ARTs, the ART having the greatest advantage is preferentially released, and when the stock of the ART having the greatest advantage is exhausted, switching is performed so that the ART can be released in the order in which they are stocked. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the discouragement of the player as soon as the ART game starts.

  Further, the stocked ART start reference mode 6 is the ART start reference mode 6 (corresponding to the H trigger ART start reference mode 6 in the example of FIG. 23) given when the long lock is won, or the bonus winning If it is the ART start reference mode 6 given at the time (corresponding to the G trigger ART start reference mode 6 in the example of FIG. 23), the highest priority level “1” is determined and executed preferentially. Like that. For this reason, it is advantageous in that the expectation of the player is increased by performing a long lock effect with a high expectation performed over a long period of time or an effect in which a bonus combination is performed internally. By preferentially executing the ART start reference mode 6 having a high degree, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with enhanced interest without discouraging the player.

[Each navigation game state]
The contents of each navigation game state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing each navigation game state. There are six types of navigation game states, navigation game states 0 to 6. The navigation game state indicates the presence / absence and state of navigation.

  As shown in FIG. 24, navigation (instructions) does not occur in the navigation game states 0 to 2, and navigation occurs in the navigation game state 3. In the navigation game state 4, navigation occurs and the number of navigation games is subtracted, but navigation does not occur during RT0. In the navigation game states 5 and 6, navigation occurs, but navigation does not occur during RT0.

[Navigation mode transition lottery]
The navigation mode transition lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 25A and 25B are diagrams illustrating navigation mode transfer lottery. As shown in FIG. 25, the navigation mode transition lottery conditions include the navigation mode transition lottery a at the start of the game (bonus non-winning), the navigation mode transition lottery b at the end of the bonus, and the navigation mode transition lottery at the time of setting the number of navigation games. c, there is a navigation mode transition lottery d at the end of the bonus. Further, the winning probability of the transition lottery in each navigation mode varies depending on the setting (1 to 4).

  For example, in the navigation mode transition lottery a, whether or not to shift to the destination navigation mode is determined according to the presence / absence of a winning combination, the type of winning combination and the set value when the bonus is not won. For example, when the setting is “1” and the internal winning combination is “Cherry B”, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 0 is 50%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 1 is 50%. is there.

  In the navigation mode transition lottery b, at the end of the bonus, whether to shift to the destination navigation mode is determined according to the type of the bonus that has ended, the navigation mode, and the set value. For example, if the setting is “1”, the navigation mode is “0”, and the completed bonus is “MB1”, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 0 is 50%, and the navigation mode The probability of shifting to 1 is 50%.

  In the navigation mode transition lottery c, whether or not to shift to the destination navigation mode is determined according to the type of the ART start reference mode and the set value. For example, when the setting is “1” and the ART start reference mode is “1”, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 4 is 74%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 5 is 11%. Yes, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 6 is 14%, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 7 is 1%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 8 is 0.5%.

  In the navigation mode transition lottery d, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation games is 0 and the transition to the transition destination navigation mode is made at the end of the bonus. For example, when the setting is “1”, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 0 is 90%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 1 is 10%.

[Navigation game number set count lottery]
With reference to FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 and FIGS. 27-1 to 27-7, a lottery for storing a set number of navigation games when a bonus is not won and when a bonus is won will be described. FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 are diagrams illustrating navigation mode transition lottery at the time of bonus non-winning. FIGS. 27-1 to 27-7 are diagrams illustrating a lottery for storing a set number of navigation games when a bonus is won.

  As shown in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 and FIGS. 27-1 to 27-7, in each navigation mode, a lottery probability of whether or not the winning combination is determined according to the set value in association with the winning combination. And the number of navigation game sets in the case of winning. For example, when the setting is “1”, the bonus is not won, and “ice B” is determined as an internal winning combination when the navigation mode is 0, the navigation game number set count storage lottery is not won (that is, The probability of adding the number of navigation games is 87%, the probability of adding one ART turn instruction reference mode 1 is 8%, and the probability of adding two ART turn instruction reference modes 1 is 2%. The probability of adding 3 ART turn instruction reference modes 1 is 1%, the probability of adding 5 ART turn instruction reference modes 1 is less than 1%, and the ART turn instruction reference mode 1 is 7 The probability of being added is less than 1%.

[Navigation game number set counter storage lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 28, the navigation game number set counter storage lottery table at the time of winning the don-match replay will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a navigation game number set counter storage lottery table. As shown in FIG. 28, at the time of don-match replay winning, the lottery probability of winning or non-winning according to the value of the don-match continuous counter and the number of sets of navigation games in the case of winning are defined. . The don-match continuous counter is a counter that is incremented by “1” every time a don-match replay is won in MB1 and MB2, and is incremented to a maximum of “2”. The don-match continuous counter is cleared at the time of don-match replay non-winning and at the end of MB1 and MB2. Here, the don-match replay is a general term for “don control lip B” and “don control lip C” shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, and a specific symbol combination (don-don-don) on the ineffective line. Is a replay for controlling so that is displayed linearly.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, when the don-match replay winning is continued, a better mode ART start reference mode is given each time the consecutive number of times increases. Specifically, when the don-match continuous counter is “0” and the don-match replay is won, the probability of adding one reference mode 1 at the start of ART is 99.988%. The probability of adding two reference modes 1 at the start is 0.006%, and the probability of adding three reference modes 1 at the start of ART is 0.006%.

  Also, if the don-match continuous counter is “1” and the don-match replay is won, that is, if the don-match replay is won in succession, the probability of adding one reference mode 2 at the start of ART. Is 99.988%, the probability of adding one reference mode 2 at the start of ART and one reference mode 1 at the start of ART is 0.006%, and the reference mode 2 at the start of ART is one and ART. The probability of adding two reference modes 1 at the start is 0.006%. Also, if the don-match continuous counter is “2” and the don-match replay is won, that is, if the don-match replay is won for three consecutive times, the probability of adding one reference mode 3 at the start of ART. Is 99.988%, the probability of adding one reference mode 3 at the start of ART and one reference mode 1 at the start of ART is 0.006%, and one reference mode 3 at the start of ART is ART. The probability of adding two reference modes 1 at the start is 0.006%.

  In this way, when the don-match replay is won and a specific symbol combination is displayed, the ART start reference mode 1 is given with a high probability, and the specific symbol combination continues over two games. When displayed, the ART start reference mode 2 is given with a high probability, and when a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed over three games, the ART start reference mode 3 is given with a high probability. . In other words, when don-match replay wins are repeated, a better mode ART start reference mode is given each time the number of consecutive wins is increased, which makes it interesting to have won the don-match replays continuously. be able to.

  In addition, when the don-match replay is continuously won and a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed over three games or more, according to the number of times the specific symbol combination is displayed after three games, You may make it add the reference mode 3 at the time of ART start. For example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously over 4 games, two ART mode reference modes 3 are given, and a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously over 5 games. In such a case, three ART reference modes 3 at the start of ART are provided, and each time the specific symbol combination is continuously displayed, the ART start reference mode 3 is added one by one. This will not only add an ART start reference mode to shift to a better gaming state (ART) each time the number of times that a don-match replay is continuously won and a specific symbol combination is displayed increases. Since many reference modes at the start of ART are added, it is possible to have more interest in displaying specific symbol combinations in succession.

[Navigation mode transition lottery when the number of navigation games is set]
With reference to FIG. 29, the navigation mode transition lottery when the number of navigation games is set will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining navigation mode transition lottery when the number of navigation games is set. As shown in FIG. 29, the lottery probability of the destination navigation mode is defined in accordance with the type of the ART start reference mode (ART start reference modes 1 to 6) and the set value.

  For example, when the ART start reference mode 1 and the setting is 1, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 4 is “74%”, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 5 is “11%” The probability of shifting to the navigation mode 6 is “14%”, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 7 is “1%”, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 8 is “less than 1%”.

  For example, when the ART start reference modes 2 and 4 and the setting is 1, the probability of transition to the navigation mode 6 is “95%”, and the probability of transition to the navigation mode 7 is “5%”. And the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 8 is “less than 1 %%”. In the case of the ART start reference modes 3, 5, and 6, the navigation mode 8 is always shifted.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. Various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 30 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 31 in which data indicating the internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Coverage storage area]
FIG. 31 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when MB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area. Here, when the carryover combination is permitted over one or a plurality of games that a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is allowed to be displayed along the winning line, the data pointer Is provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Game state flag storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, “1” is stored in bit 0 in the RT0 gaming state. Here, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 described above is set by the main CPU 31 in accordance with the data indicating the game state flag stored in the game state flag storage area. For example, when “1” is stored in bit 0, the internal lottery table for RT0 is set by the main CPU 31.

[RT operation symbol storage area]
FIG. 33 shows an RT operation symbol storage area in which data indicating an RT operation symbol is stored. The displayed RT action symbol is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the symbol combination “Bell 1−Bell 1−Rip 1” corresponding to the RT0 replay is stopped and displayed, bit 1 of the RT operation symbol storage area 1 is updated to “1”.

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 34 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, “1” is stored in the bits 6 and 7. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, bit 6 of bits 6 and 7 storing “1” is updated to “0”, and bit 7 is set to “1”. Keep it.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 35 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, are stored. In the operation stop button storage area, data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that are effective to be pressed, that is, so-called effective stop buttons are also stored. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 5 to 7 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not yet been pressed based on the data stored in bits 1 to 3 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 36 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority order data storage area stores priority drawing order data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority order data storage area. The priority pull-in order data is displayed when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, or the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the winning lines. It is data indicating whether or not

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

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 37, a main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in an internal winning combination storage area, a display combination storage area, or the like. Then, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S3).

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number for lottery and stores it in the random value storage area (step S4). The random number value for lottery extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 39 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 40) for storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

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

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

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order storage process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 41) (step S10). In this process, on the basis of the result of the internal lottery process, for each symbol position of the rotating reel, when the stop is permitted, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted (that is, In the case where a winning combination is won, the suspension prohibition is stored.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 compares the symbol combination displayed along the active line with the symbol combination table after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. Do.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals determined in step S12 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S14). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S15). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an RT control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. (Step S16). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination. Next, the process of step S2 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and operates the regame when the conditions for replay are satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 38, a medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the insertion number counter is “2” or “3”. In the present embodiment, two or three are set as the number of games that can be started. This means that the number of medals inserted can be two or three and the game can be started. At this time, if the value of the inserted number counter is “2” or “3”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39, and the value of the inserted number counter is not “2” or “3”. In that case, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

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

[Internal lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 39, an internal lottery process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

  First, when the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and the number of pieces to be multiplied (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random value storage area (step S42).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S43). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than “0” (negative) (step S44). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 obtains the small role / replay data pointer and bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S48), and then performs the processing of step S49. Do. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination (step S53), and proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, if the carryover combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the internal winning combination storing area is updated based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (step S54). Thereafter, a spinning lock effect lottery process is performed (step S55), and the internal lottery process ends. In the spinning lock effect lottery process, the lock effect pattern is selected and determined according to the winning combination. During the lock effect, the effect of rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed during a period when no game operation is accepted.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 40, the reel stop initial setting process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure of the process of storing each piece of information related to the reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the turning cylinder stop number selection table, and obtains the turning cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination (step S57). The spinning cylinder stop number selection table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the spinning cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information based on the rotation stop number (step S58). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number and the like.

  Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (step S59). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S60), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
Referring to FIG. 41, in accordance with the result of the internal lottery process, when the stop is permitted for each symbol position of the rotating reel, the drawing priority data is stored, and when the stop is not permitted. (In other words, in the case where a winning combination is won, etc.), a drawing priority order storing process showing a procedure for storing stop prohibition will be described.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets “21” as the number of symbol checks and “0” as the search symbol position (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S65).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the symbol code acquired in step S65 and the symbol code storing area (step S66). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S67). In this process, the main CPU 31 plays the role corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area, and corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. Referring to the pull-in priority table selected in step S63, pull-in priority data is acquired.

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

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

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 42, a description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process for selecting a pull-in priority table for selecting a pull-in priority.

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

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

[Design code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 43, the symbol code storing process for acquiring the symbol code based on the set retrieved symbol position will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S74). In the present embodiment, since there is only one effective line, one line (“middle stage-middle stage-middle stage”) is set (step S74). Then, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position data for checking the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S75). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (step S76), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 44, the reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination or the timing of the stop operation by the player will be described.

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

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

  Subsequently, at step 85, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table to determine the number of sliding piece determination data determined for the stop start position.

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces (step S88). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (step S89), and performs the symbol code storage process described in FIG. 43 (step S90). Then, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in step S90 (step S91).

  Subsequently, when the main CPU 31 is at the specific stop position, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process (described in detail later with reference to FIG. 50) for updating the reel stop control information group (step S92). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0” (step S93). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operating counter is not “0” (not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 41 (step S94). Then, the process of step S81 is performed.

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

[Sliding piece number determination processing]
With reference to FIG. 45, the sliding piece number determining process will be described in which the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and shows the procedure for determining the sliding piece number determining data determined for the stop start position.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs a process of selecting line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the operation stop button (step S95). Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2) (step S96). At this time, if it is the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98, and if it is not the first stop time, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S97.

  In step S97, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processes, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 49, and performs the process of step S105. In step S98, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operated stop button is the left stop button. At this time, if the operated stop button is the left stop button, the left first stop table and the symbol counter are acquired (step S99). Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding left first stop table, acquires the slip piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (step S100), and performs the process of step S105.

  If the operated stop button is not the left stop button, the main CPU 31 obtains a table number selection value, sets the corresponding random stop data number (step S101), and uses FIG. The line change bit check process described below is performed (step S102). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data change process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S103), refers to the set random stop data number, and determines the number of sliding frames based on the line mask data. Data is acquired (step S104), and the process of step S105 is performed. In step 105, a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49, is performed (step S105), and the sliding piece number determination process is terminated.

[Second and third stop processing]
Referring to FIG. 46, the second and third stops showing the procedure of the process of determining the sliding piece number determination data (temporary sliding piece number) based on the detection of the second stop operation and the detection of the third stop operation. Processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation, that is, whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1 (step S106). When the main CPU 31 determines in step S106 that the second stop operation is being performed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press, that is, whether the operation stop button at the time of the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. It is determined whether or not (step S107).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S107 that the key is pressed forward, it executes a line change bit check process shown in FIG. 47 (step S108). In this line change bit check process, based on the determination results of step S106 and step S107, it is forward pressed and is performed at the time of the second stop operation, and the left first stop and stop data table is referred to. The line change bit check process is a process for determining whether to change from “A line” to “B line”.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process in step S106 that it is not at the time of the second stop operation, when it is determined in the determination process in step S107 that it is not a forward press, or when the process in step S108 is executed, it is shown in FIG. Line mask data change processing is executed (step S109). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 executes a sliding piece number search process (step S110), and ends the second and third stop processes. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the number of pieces of sliding piece determination with reference to the selected first left stop stop data table and the irregular pressing stop table (not shown). When it is determined in the above-described determination processing in S107 that the pressing is not forward, that is, when it is determined that the pressing is irregular, the irregular pressing stop table is set.

[Line change bit check processing]
The line change bit check process for checking the symbol position data and the stop operation order will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the C line bit is on (step S111). As a result, if the C line is on, the C line status is set (step S112), and the line change bit check process is terminated. The C line status is data for designating that the bit of stop data to be referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing is changed to the column “C line”.

  In other words, in the stop data table after the first stop at the left first, the C line status is set to “line change bit after the second stop in the order of the first and second cylinders, or the second cylinder C line data” indicated by bit7. It is data for designating to change or to change to “line change bit after second stop, or third cylinder C line data when stopping in order of first and third cylinders” indicated by bit 6 .

  For example, when the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C are operated in this order, the bit 7 in the stop data table after the first left stop is referred to, and the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C are operated in this order. Refers to bit 6 in the stop data table after the first stop on the left, and if the corresponding bit position is set to “1”, it is changed to the C line. At the same time as changing to the C line, it stops at the symbol position where the “1” stands.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in step S111 that the C line is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the line change bit is on (step S113). That is, it is determined whether or not the logical product of the line mask data changed for checking according to the operation stop button and 1 byte of stop data corresponding to the stop start position is 1. If the logical product is 1, it is determined that the line change bit is ON in the determination process of step S113. On the other hand, if the logical product is 0, it is determined in the determination process in step S113 that the line change bit is not on.

  As a result, if the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B line status (step S114) and ends the line change bit check process. The B line status is data for designating that the bit to be referred to in the stop data is changed to the column “B line”. If the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the line change bit check process.

[Line mask data change processing]
The line mask data changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is set (step S115). The C line status is data for designating that the bit of stop data to be referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing is changed to the column “C line”.

  As a result, when determining that the line change bit is set, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button 7C, that is, the left stop at the first stop operation. It is determined whether or not the button 7L has been selected and the middle stop button 7C has been selected during the second stop operation (step S116).

  As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data twice to the right (step S117), and performs the line mask data change process. finish. For example, if the line mask data “00000010” is rotated twice to the right, it is changed to “10000000”. By using this changed line mask data “10000000”, bit 7 of the stop data table after the first stop on the left “when the stop is in order of the first and second cylinders, the line change bit after the second stop or the second cylinder C You can refer to the "Line data" column.

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the left twice (step S118), and ends the line mask data change process. To do.

  When determining in step S115 that the line change bit is not set, the main CPU 31 determines whether the B line status is set (step S119). As a result, if it is determined that the B line status is set, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S120), and ends the line mask data changing process. If it is determined that the B line status is set, the line mask data changing process is immediately terminated.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 49, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process in which the main CPU 31 shows the procedure for determining the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data (step S121). Then, the main CPU 31 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (step S122). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets “1” in the search order counter, and sets the data length of the search order table as a value in the number of checks.

  Next, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (step S123), and acquires the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the value of the search order counter (step S124). Then, the main CPU 31 adds the number of sliding frames acquired to the expected stop start address, and acquires the pull-in priority data (step S125).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the previously obtained pull-in priority data is exceeded (step S126). At this time, if the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier is exceeded, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding frames (step S127), and then performs the process of step S128. On the other hand, if it is less than or equal to the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S128.

  In step S128, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S129). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 restores the number of sliding pieces that have been evacuated (step S130) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 then returns to the process of step S124.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
The control change process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is after the third stop (step S131). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is after the third stop, the main CPU 31 sets the change status and table number of the table change initial data selection value for the first cylinder first stop (step S141), and performs the processing. finish.

  If the main CPU 31 determines that it is not after the third stop, it determines whether it is after the second stop (step S132). As a result, when determining that it is after the second stop, the main CPU 31 performs a second post-stop control change process which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 51 (step S133), and performs the process of step S141.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is not after the second stop, it determines whether or not it is a forward press (step S134). As a result, when it is determined that the main CPU 31 is the forward press, the process of step S135 is performed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that it is not forward pressing, it performs the process of step S141.

  In step S135, the main CPU 31 obtains the first cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value according to the left first stop table, and sets the number of searches. Then, the main CPU 31 acquires the planned stop position (step S136), and updates the change target position (step S137).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first cylinder first table change data is 0 (step S138). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the first cylinder first table change data is 0, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S141. When the main CPU 31 determines that the first cylinder first table change data is not 0, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the first cylinder first table change data and the change status value of the left first stop table for stoppage. Add (step S139).

  Then, the main CPU 31 sets the changed first left post-stop table number corresponding to the symbol position in the first cylinder first stop table change data table (step S140), and ends the priority pull-in control process. . In step S141, the main CPU 31 sets the change status and table number of the first cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value, and ends the priority pull-in control process.

[Control change processing after second stop]
The second post-stop control change process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is a forward press (step S142). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the push is forward, it determines whether the C line or B line check data is on (step S143).

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the C line or B line check data is ON, the main CPU 31 sets the C line or B line status (step S144) and ends the control change process after the second stop. . If it is determined in step S142 that the press is not forward, or if it is determined in step S143 that the C-line or B-line check data is not on, the main CPU 31 immediately performs the control change process after the second stop. Exit.

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 52, a description will be given of the priority attraction control process showing the procedure of the process for ending the operation of the bonus game when the main CPU 31 satisfies the condition for ending the bonus game.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus is being operated, that is, whether or not the gaming state flags of MB1 to MB3 are on (step S151). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus operation is not in progress, the bonus end check process ends. Further, when the bonus is being operated, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (step S152). As a result, when determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  When determining that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0”, the main CPU 31 performs MB end processing for turning off the MB gaming state flag (step S153), and turns on the MB end time flag. To do.

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end command transmission process for transmitting bonus end command data to the sub-control board 72 (step S154), performs a bonus end initialization process (step S155), and performs a bonus end check. The process ends.

[Bonus activation check process]
The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating, that is, whether or not the game state flags of MB1 to MB3 are on (step S161). When determining that the MB is operating, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process as it is. On the other hand, when determining that the MB is not operating, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB winning is obtained, that is, whether or not the MB symbol is displayed (step S162).

  As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the MB has won, the main CPU 31 performs the MB operation process (step S163). Specifically, in the MB operation process, the MB gaming state flag is turned on, and in the case of MBB, 250 is set in the bonus end number counter, and in the case of MBR, 72 is set. Then, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (step S164), performs a bonus start command transmission process (step S165), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  When determining that the MB has not won, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay has been won (step S166). As a result, when it is determined that the replay has been won, the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S167), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if the replay is not won, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process as it is.

[RT control processing]
With reference to FIG. 54, RT control processing indicating processing for updating the RT gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 54, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MBB and MBR are operating (step S171). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR are operating, it immediately ends the RT control process. When determining that the MBB or MBR is not operating, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MBB or MBR internal winning is in progress (step S172). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR internal winning is in progress, it immediately ends the RT control process. That is, since the symbol RT (that is, the RT that is started when the symbol combination is displayed) cannot be activated during the bonus operation and the internal winning, the RT control process is performed without updating the RT gaming state. End.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB or MBR internal winning is not being performed, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MBB or MBR has ended or whether the transition group A has been displayed (step S173). As a result, if the main CPU 31 determines that MBB or MBR has ended or that the transition group A has been displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT0 gaming state (step S174), and ends the RT control process. .

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group A is not displayed after the MBB and MBR are finished, it determines whether or not the transition group B is displayed (step S175). As a result, when determining that the transition group B is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S176) and ends the RT control process.

  When determining that the transition group B is not displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the transition group C is displayed (step S177). As a result, when determining that the transition group C is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S178) and ends the RT control process. If the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group C is not displayed, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the RT control process.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 55, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms) will be described.

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a timer update process (step S203). Next, the main CPU 31 performs command data transmission processing (step S204). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control board 72. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 instructs the sub control circuit 72 at the start of the lock effect and whenever the reel action is started, to include a command including information regarding the timing of the reel operation and the operation content of the reel. Send.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S205). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

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

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S302, the production control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The production control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 57, but it waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception of the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process for controlling lighting states of various lamps and a process for controlling a sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S303, the main board communication task is activated and the process is terminated. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 58, and is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization. When one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, the liquid crystal display is displayed. A vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the device 5 is used.

[Direction control task]
With reference to FIG. 57, the effect control task will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the control data has been updated (step S311). As a result, if the control data is updated, the sub CPU 81 performs a control data output process (step S312), and proceeds to step S311. If the control data is not updated, the sub CPU 81 directly performs step S311. Return to.

[Main board communication task]
A main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S321), and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S323. In step S323, it is determined whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S324, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S322.

  In step S324, game information such as an internal winning combination, gaming state, setting value, RT game number counter value and the like is created and stored from the received command parameters, and the process proceeds to step S325. In step S325, command analysis processing described later with reference to FIG. 59 is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S322.

[Command analysis processing]
A command analysis process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive an initialization command (step S331). When it is time to receive the initialization command, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing described with reference to FIG. 60 (step S332), and ends the command analysis processing. In this process, for example, setting value information is acquired. In addition, the type of stage for staying in the initial state is determined.

  On the other hand, when the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the medal insertion command is received (step S333). When the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S334), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medals and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter are acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (step S335). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S336), and ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, if the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a reel rotation start command reception (step S337). If it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S338), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect accompanying the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (step S339). When it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a process when a reel stop command is received (step S340), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect corresponding to the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S341). When the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process (step S342), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S343). If it is time to receive a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S344), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect for starting the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a bonus end command (step S345). When it is time to receive a bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S346), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect at the end of the bonus is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the input state command (step S347). If the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process (step S348), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, the types of the start lever 6 and stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player are acquired. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the command analysis process.

[Process when receiving initialization command]
With reference to FIG. 60, a process at the time of start command reception performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. The sub CPU 81 initializes the navigation game state, the number of navigation games, the navigation game number set counter, the navigation mode, and the specific symbol continuous counter (step S351), and ends the initialization command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 sets all modes, counters, and flags other than the navigation mode to “0”, and each navigation mode is assigned to the navigation mode 0 or the navigation mode 1 with a probability of 50%.

[Start command reception processing]
With reference to FIGS. 61-1 to 61-3, the start command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether an MB1 or MB2 game is being played (step S361). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the game is in the MB1 or MB2 game, it performs the process of step S372. On the other hand, when determining that the game is not in the MB1 or MB2 game, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the game is in the MB3 game (step S362).

  As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the game is in the MB3 game, it performs the process of step S379. On the other hand, when determining that the MB3 game is not being played, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus internal winning is achieved (step S363). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a bonus internal winning, the navigation game number set counter storage lottery corresponding to the current navigation mode, winning combination, setting value, winning special category, and presence / absence of the spinning effect pattern is determined. Is performed using the navigation game number set counter storage lottery table (step S364).

  Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation game number set counter storage lottery has been won (step S365). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not won the navigation game number set counter storage lottery, it performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation game number set counter storage lottery has been won, the sub CPU 81 stores the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area (step S366). The process of S370 is performed.

  In step S363, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus internal winning is not performed, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery storing of the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the current navigation mode, winning combination, setting value, and rotation effect pattern type ( Step S367). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation game number set counter storage lottery has been won (step S368). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not won the navigation game number set counter storage lottery, it performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, when determining that the navigation game number set counter storage lottery has been won, the sub CPU 81 stores the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area (step S369). The process of S370 is performed.

  In step S370, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation game state transition lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation mode transition lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S371), and ends the start command reception process.

  In step S372, the sub CPU 81 determines whether 27 games or more have elapsed since the start of MB1 and MB2. As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that 27 games or more have elapsed since the start of MB1 and MB2, the process proceeds to step S370. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that 27 games or more have not elapsed since the start of MB1 and MB2, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery storing of the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the winning combination and the specific symbol continuous counter (step S373).

  Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the specific symbol replay (don-matched replay) has been won (step S374). Here, the specific symbol replay is a replay for controlling the specific symbol combination (don-don-don) to be displayed linearly on the ineffective line. As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the specific symbol replay is not won, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S370. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the specific symbol replay has been won, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the specific symbol continuous counter (don-equal continuous counter) (step S375), and corresponds to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area. The navigation game number set counter is stored (step S376).

  Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not MB1 and MB2 have ended (step S377). If the sub CPU 81 determines that MB1 and MB2 have not ended, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S370. If the sub-CPU 81 determines that MB1 and MB2 have been completed, the sub-CPU 81 clears the specific symbol continuous counter to 0 (step S378), and proceeds to step S370. As described above, it is determined whether or not 27 games or more have elapsed since the start of MB1 and MB2, and only when the 27 games or more have not elapsed since the start of MB1 and MB2, the specific symbol continuous counter by don-match replay winning is determined. Addition processing is performed. This is to prevent an increase in the chances of deliberately getting a bonus by replay winning. In other words, by not earning a small role during MB games, the number of times of MB games can be increased, and as a result of intentionally increasing the chance of lottery rematching, it is possible to deliberately replay The opportunity to obtain a privilege can be increased. For this reason, in order to prevent an increase in the chances of deliberately winning a don-match replay win, it is determined whether or not 27 or more have elapsed since the start of the MB game. So that you can't get.

  In step S379, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not 10 games have elapsed since the start of MB3 (step S379). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that 10 games or more have elapsed since the start of MB3, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S370. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that 10 games or more have not elapsed since the start of MB3, the sub CPU 81 performs a set value, a navigation game number set counter storage lottery corresponding to the reference navigation in MB3 (step S380). As a result, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation game number set counter storage lottery has been won (step S381). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not won the navigation game number set counter storage lottery, it performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation game number set counter storage lottery has been won, the sub CPU 81 stores the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area (step S382). The process of S370 is performed.

[Navi gaming state transition lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 62, the navigation game state transition lottery process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation game number set counter has changed from 0 to 1 or more (step S391). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation game number set counter has changed from 0 to 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 1 (step S392), and shifts to the navigation game state. The lottery process is terminated. In addition, although there is a transition from the next game to the navigation game state 1, in practice, it is not necessary to determine the number of latent games and immediately shift to the navigation game.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the navigation game number set counter is not 0 or greater than 1, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state (step S393). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT0 gaming state, it shifts from the next game to the navigation gaming state 2 (step S394) and ends the navigation gaming state transition lottery process.

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (step S395). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT1 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation gaming state 3 (step S396), and ends the navigation gaming state transition lottery process. If the sub CPU 81 determines that the game is not in the RT1 game state, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 4 (step S397), and executes a navigation game number setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Step S398), the navigation game state transition lottery process is terminated.

[Navigation game number set processing]
With reference to FIG. 63, the navigation game number setting process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of navigation games is 0 (step S401). As a result, if the number of navigation games is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of navigation games (step S410), and ends the navigation game number setting process.

  If the number of navigation games is 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a game number set counter for the ART start reference mode 6 is stored (step S402). Then, when the game number set counter of the ART start reference mode 6 is stored, the sub CPU 81 consumes one navigation game number set counter of the ART start reference mode 6 from the previously stored one. (Step S403), the process of step S407 is performed.

  If it is determined that the ART start reference mode 6 game number set counter is not stored, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the ART start reference mode 4 or 5 game number set counter is stored. (Step S404). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 game number set counter is stored, the sub CPU 81 first sets the ART start reference mode 4 and 5 navigation game number set counter first. (Step S405), and the process of step S407 is performed.

  Further, when it is determined that the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 game number set counters are not stored, the sub CPU 81 stores the ART start reference modes 1, 2 and 3 game number set counters. (Step S406), and the process of step S407 is performed.

  In step S407, the sub CPU 81 sets the number of navigation games to 30 and performs navigation mode transfer lottery. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not 30 is set as the number of navigation games (step S408). As a result, when 30 is set in the number of navigation games, the navigation mode transition lottery corresponding to the ART start reference mode and the set value is performed (step S409), and the navigation game number setting process is terminated. The navigation mode transition lottery refers to the table shown in FIG. 29 and performs lottery of the transfer destination navigation mode based on the ART start reference mode and the set value. On the other hand, if 30 is not set as the number of navigation games, the navigation game number setting process is immediately terminated.

[Navigation mode transition lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 64, the navigation mode transition lottery processing performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus is over (step S411). As a result, if the bonus is at the end of the bonus, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation mode transition lottery b (step S412), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery b, the navigation mode transition lottery at the end of the bonus is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25A to determine the destination navigation mode.

  In addition, when the bonus is not ended, the sub CPU 81 is the time when the number of navigation games is set, that is, when one of the navigation game number set counters is consumed and 30 is set as the number of navigation games. It is determined whether or not (step S413). As a result, when the number of navigation games is set, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation mode transition lottery c (step S414), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery c, the navigation mode transition lottery at the time of setting the number of navigation games is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  If the number of navigation games is not set, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of navigation games is 0 (step S415). As a result, if the number of navigation games has reached zero, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation mode transition lottery d (step S416), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery d, a navigation mode transition lottery is performed when the number of navigation games is “0” with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  If the number of navigation games is not zero, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a game start time (bonus non-winning) (step S417). As a result, when it is time to start the game, the sub CPU 81 performs a navigation mode transition lottery a (step S418), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery “a”, the navigation mode transition lottery at the start of the game is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25A to determine the destination navigation mode. If the sub CPU 81 is not at the start of the game, the navigation mode transition lottery process is terminated.

[Effect of Example 1]
As described above, in the first embodiment, the pachislot 1 gives the ART start reference mode 1 when the don-match replay is won and a specific symbol combination is displayed, and the specific symbol combination Is displayed continuously over 2 games, the ART start reference mode 2 is given, and when a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously over 3 games, the ART start reference mode 3 is given. Is granted. For this reason, when don-match replay wins are continued, a better mode ART start reference mode is given each time the number of consecutive wins increases, so it is interesting to see that the don-match replay wins continuously. It is possible to make it disappear.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment, when the don-match replay is continuously won and a specific symbol combination continues for three or more games, the number of times that the specific symbol combination is displayed after three games is displayed. Accordingly, ART reference mode 3 at the start of ART is added. For this reason, every time the number of specific symbol combinations displayed continuously increases, not only the ART start reference mode for shifting to a better gaming state is added, but also more ART start reference modes are added. Therefore, it is possible to have more interest in displaying a combination of specific symbols continuously.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment, a command including information related to the rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is issued from the main control circuit 71 at the start of the lock effect and whenever the reel action related to the predetermined effect is started. Transmit to the sub-control circuit 72. When the sub control circuit 72 receives a command at the start of the lock effect, the sub control circuit 72 starts the effect based on the information included in the command, and is transmitted when the reel action related to the predetermined effect is started. Each time the command is received, the production is switched. For this reason, it is possible to perform abundant effects in which the reel action and the liquid crystal are synchronized without causing any deviation in the effects of the reel action and the liquid crystal. In addition, the sub control circuit 72 switches the effect each time the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received, so that the information related to the timing for switching the effect such as liquid crystal is not held in the sub control circuit 72. Since the reel action and the effect such as liquid crystal can be synchronized without preparing an effect in which a series of flows or the like is predetermined for each reel action on the sub-control circuit 72 side, the sub-control circuit 72 stores it. It is possible to reduce the amount of information.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, each time the reel action is started, the main control circuit 71 includes the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R operate with respect to the sub control circuit 72 and information on the operation contents of the reels. Since the command is transmitted, it is possible to perform various effects by synchronizing the effects of the reel action and the effects of the liquid crystal or the lamp, and it is possible to provide a more interesting gaming machine.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the priority order in which the ART start reference mode is released is determined, and the ART start reference mode stored in a predetermined storage area is the most advantageous state for the player. For the right to notify the stop operation information in the reference mode 6 at the start time, the highest priority is determined and executed preferentially. For this reason, it is possible to preferentially release the ART start reference mode 6 having the greatest degree of advantage among the rights already stocked. As a result, a gaming machine with enhanced interest is provided without discouraging the player. It is possible.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the stocked ART start reference mode is an ART that notifies the stop operation information in the ART start reference modes 1, 2, and 3 in which the degree of the most advantageous for the player is low. When only the start-time reference modes 1, 2, and 3 are selected, the ART start-time reference mode for notifying the stop operation information in the ART start-time reference modes 1, 2, and 3 is executed. For this reason, the ART start reference mode 6 having the highest degree of advantage among the already stocked rights is preferentially released, and the stock in the ART start reference mode 6 having the highest degree of advantage is exhausted. Are switched so that the reference mode at the start of the ART can be executed. For this reason, the ART start reference mode 6 having the highest degree of advantage among the already started ART start reference modes is preferentially released, and thereafter the ART start reference modes 1, 2, 3 having the smallest advantage are released. Therefore, the ART start reference modes 1, 2, and 3, which are less advantageous, can be executed at an early stage to reduce disappointment of the player.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, when the ART start reference mode 6 which is the most advantageous state for the player is stocked, the stocked ART start reference mode 6 is executed with the long lock effect. If it is the ART start reference mode 6 given on the condition, or the ART start reference mode 6 given on the bonus winning condition, the highest priority is determined and executed preferentially To do. For this reason, the player's expectation has increased due to the execution of a long lock effect with a high expectation performed over a long period of time or an effect in which the bonus combination is performed internally. Providing a gaming machine with enhanced interest without disappointing the player by preferentially executing the ART start reference mode 6 having a high degree of advantage instead of the low ART start reference mode 1 or the like can do.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the drawing priority order table that is referred to depending on whether the game is in a general game or between flags (after winning a bonus combination, until displaying a combination of bonus combination symbols). If the bonus combination is not determined as an internal winning combination and the bonus combination is not carried over, the pull-in control according to the stop operation order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed for the push order To change the combinations of symbols that can be displayed according to whether the stopping order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is correct or not. Also, if the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, or if the bonus combination is carried over, the priority table will change depending on the established conditions even if the bonus combination is carried over. The winning combination cannot be displayed when the symbol combination of the selected small combination changes and is pressed within a range where the symbol combination of the prioritized small combination cannot be stopped and displayed. For this reason, in a game between bonus flags after a bonus has been won internally, it is prevented from displaying a specific symbol combination without aligning the bonus symbols and shifting to the bonus game state. It is possible to prevent a loss from occurring on the side.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the ART (one-person mode or the like) is the stock type has been described, but the ART may be a loop type. For example, the lottery of the loop is performed at the start and end of the ART. Any of a continuous lottery and a falling lottery during the ART game may be used. Further, only a specific ART may loop. For example, by making only the three-player mode added under specific conditions loop, it is possible to provide a game with stronger and weaker, and as a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with greater joy.

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

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

Claims (2)

A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the plurality of reels based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
Reel stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the operated stop operating means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the operation of the stop operating means by the player Means,
When the symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol display area is stopped by the reel stop control unit, a profit granting unit that grants a profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols;
Whether or not to execute one lock effect out of a plurality of lock effects associated with reel actions that intermittently repeat the start and stop of rotation of the plurality of reels based on the satisfaction of a specific condition Lock production determining means for determining
Command transmission means for transmitting a command according to the event that has occurred;
Command receiving means for receiving a command transmitted from the command transmitting means;
Effect executing means for executing an effect based on the command received by the command receiving means;
With
The reel action includes a predetermined reel action in which an effect in which the plurality of reels take a predetermined operation mode is executed a plurality of times.
When the execution of a predetermined lock effect associated with the predetermined reel action is determined by the lock effect determination means, reference is made when each of the effects in which the plurality of reels take the predetermined operation mode is executed. control data is Ri same configuration der,
The command transmission means includes a command including information on rotation control of the plurality of reels when the execution of the lock effect is started and every time rotation of the plurality of reels is started by the reel action. Send to the receiving means,
When the command receiving means receives a command transmitted when execution of the lock effect is started, the effect executing means starts a specific effect based on information included in the command, and the reel A game characterized in that when the command receiving means receives a command transmitted when rotation of the plurality of reels is started by an action, the specific effect is switched based on information included in the command. Machine. A symbol display means having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each peripheral surface, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the plurality of reels based on a predetermined start condition being satisfied;
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and receiving a player's stop operation;
Reel stop control for stopping the reel corresponding to the operated stop operating means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the operation of the stop operating means by the player Means,
When the symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol display area is stopped by the reel stop control unit, a profit granting unit that grants a profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols;
Whether or not to execute one lock effect out of a plurality of lock effects associated with reel actions that intermittently repeat the start and stop of rotation of the plurality of reels based on the satisfaction of a specific condition Lock production determining means for determining
Command transmission means for transmitting a command according to the event that has occurred;
And demonstration execution means for executing an effect based on the command transmitted from the command transmitting unit,
Bei to give a,
It said command transmitting means when execution of said locking effect is started, and the when the rotation of the plurality of reels by reel action is started, sends a command including information about the rotation control of the plurality of reels And
The presentation execution means, wherein the command sent when the execution of the lock effect is started to start the presentation of specific when it receives, during the rotation of said plurality of reels is started by the reel action Yu Technical machine you and also changes a previous SL particular effect when the transmitted command received in.

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