JP6438554B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  As a game machine of this type, the number of activations in the ART state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, is added on condition that a combination of symbols (special symbols) related to special replay that is different from the normal replay has been displayed. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-133867 proposes a gaming machine that performs lottery of whether or not to perform.

  The conventional gaming machine proposed in Patent Document 1 includes an ART state in which a so-called RT gaming state is changed to increase the internal winning probability of the special replay, and an RT game state is changed to further increase the internal state of the special replay. Special ART state that increases the winning probability.

  Thereby, in the conventional gaming machine, it becomes easy to display a combination of special symbols in the special ART state, so that the interest in the special ART state can be enhanced.

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  However, the above-described conventional gaming machine has a problem that the player's interest may be exhausted for advantageous games such as the ART gaming state.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the interest of the player with respect to the advantageous game advantageous to the player.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention displays a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) displaying a plurality of symbols and a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. Means (display windows 4L, 4C, 4R), symbol changing means (stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R) for changing the symbol by rotating the reel based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the predetermined Based on the establishment of the start condition, based on the internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 93) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations with a predetermined winning probability, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means The reel stop control means (main CPU 93, stepping mode) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel. 51L, 51C, 51R), advantageous game transition means (sub CPU 102) for controlling advantageous games (ART) advantageous to the player, and image display means (liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying effect images When a predetermined condition is satisfied, one piece of information is selected from a plurality of pieces of information (additional selection payout table) each having a different number of elements and the contents of the privilege, and a privilege (ART of each of the plurality of elements is selected) . Benefit determining means (sub CPU102) for associating the number of added games) and privilege display control means (sub CPU102) for determining a display pattern for causing the image display means to display a plurality of the elements associated with the benefit by the privilege determining means. CPU102) and one of the plurality of elements displayed by the privilege display control means is determined when one element is determined by the player's operation. Privilege granting means (sub CPU102) for granting the content of the privilege associated with the assigned element to the player, and the privilege extends the period of the advantageous game, and the privilege display The control means displays information related to the privilege associated with a plurality of the elements, and can display the contents of the element associated with the privilege in an indistinguishable state. When one element is determined from among the plurality of elements, the content of the privilege associated with the determined element is displayed on the image display means.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention can maintain the player's interest in advantageous games advantageous to the player.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, among the plurality of elements displayed by the privilege display control means, at least one of the elements includes the maximum value and the maximum value. the benefits, Ri Do different values and the number of digits of the benefits that are included in other of said elements, when one of the elements from among a plurality of said elements is determined by the player's operation, the display on the image display unit You may make it display the content of the said privilege matched with all the said elements currently performed .

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention can maintain the player's interest in advantageous games advantageous to the player.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can maintain the interest of a player with respect to an advantageous game advantageous with respect to a player can be provided.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an external structure of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is RT game state transition transition diagram in the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag following FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT0 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT1 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT2 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT3 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT4 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT5 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (CB_RT0 gaming state in MB) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (CB_RT1 gaming state in MB) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (CB_CB2 gaming state in MB) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (CB_CB3 gaming state in MB) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (CB_CB4 gaming state in MB) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (CB_CB5 gaming state in MB) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the rotation stop initial setting table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the drawing | rank priority table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order selection table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the 1st cylinder stop data table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the search order table 00 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the search order table 01 memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the loose reel action lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the lost reel action state transfer lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM according to mode. It is a figure which shows the special counter addition lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the modification of a special counter addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows the discharge lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the modification of a discharge lottery table. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storing area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement stop button storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the drawing priority order data storage area allocated to main RAM. It is a figure which shows the sub determination combination number table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the sub determination combination identification table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the number-of-games addition lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the addition selection payout table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the addition selection lottery table at the time of the ART first hit referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the ART addition selection lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the ART addition selection lottery table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the normal addition selection lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the normal addition selection lottery table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the special function activation lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the crushing number lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the addition selection continuation rate lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the addition selection continuation rate lottery table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the addition selection continuation state lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the addition selection payout lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the addition game lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the ART direct hitting | lottery table referred by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the lottery table with the ART addition game directly referred by sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a power-on process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64. FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64. 69 is a flowchart showing an automatic insertion process executed in the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 66. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a special counter process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64. FIG. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initial setting process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64. FIG. FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority storage process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority table selection process executed in the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 71. FIG. FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a symbol code storing process executed in the drawing priority order storing process shown in FIG. 71 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74. FIG. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a bonus end check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64. FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a bonus operation check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 64. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 78 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 77. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process of the sub CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 80 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 79. 80 is a flowchart showing a sound control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 79. 80 is a flowchart showing a mother task activated by the power-on process shown in FIG. 79. FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing a main task executed in the mother task shown in FIG. 82. FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task executed in the mother task shown in FIG. 82. FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 84. FIG. FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing an animation task activated in the mother task shown in FIG. 82. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process performed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception performed in the production content determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the winning operation command reception performed in the production content determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the input state command reception performed in the production content determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st game state classified lottery process performed in the process at the time of the start command reception shown in FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a penalty setting process executed in the winning operation command reception process shown in FIG. 89. FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a second gaming state-specific lottery process executed in the winning operation command reception process shown in FIG. 89; It is a flowchart which shows the 1st general medium lottery process performed in the lottery process classified by 1st game state shown in FIG. FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing a general medium 1 game lottery process executed in the first general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 94. It is a flowchart which shows the ART addition selection stock lottery process performed in the 1st general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing an ART direct hitting process executed in the first general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 94; It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd general middle lottery process performed in the lottery process according to the 1st game state shown in FIG. FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing a third general medium lottery process executed in the second gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 93. FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a first ART high-probability lottery process executed in the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 91; FIG. 100 is a flowchart showing first ART high-probability random determination processing following FIG. 100. 92 is a flowchart showing a second ART high-probability lottery process executed in the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 91; 94 is a flowchart showing a third ART high-probability lottery process executed in the second gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 93. FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a first ART preparing lottery process executed in the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 91; It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process in 2nd ART preparation performed in the lottery process according to the 2nd gaming state shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process in the 1st ART performed in the lottery process according to the 1st game state shown in FIG. FIG. 107 is a flowchart showing lottery processing during the first ART following FIG. 106. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process in 2nd ART performed in the lottery process according to the 2nd gaming state shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st addition selection lottery process performed in the lottery process according to the 1st game state shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st addition selection lottery process following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd addition selection lottery process performed in the lottery process according to the 1st game state shown in FIG. FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing a fourth extra selection lottery process executed in the input state command reception process shown in FIG. 90. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 4th addition selection lottery process following FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing a first lock occurrence gaming state transition process executed in the second general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 98. FIG. FIG. 100 is a flowchart showing a second lock occurrence gaming state transition process executed in the third general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 99 and the third ART high probability medium lottery process shown in FIG. 103; FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a transition process during the first gaming state ART executed in the second ART high probability lottery process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd game state ART transition process performed in the 3rd general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 99 and the 3rd ART high probability medium lottery process shown in FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a gaming state general medium transition process executed in the second ART high-probability medium lottery process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st normal addition selection lottery process performed in the 1st ART high probability lottery process shown in FIG.100 and FIG.101. FIG. 99 is a flow chart showing a second normal extra selection lottery process executed in the second general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 98 and the first gaming state ART transition process shown in FIG. 116; FIG. 107 is a flow chart showing a lottery process for direct addition of the number of ART games executed in the first ART preparing lottery process shown in FIG. 104 and the first ART lottery process shown in FIGS. 106 and 107; FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing an extra game stock lottery process executed in the first ART lottery process shown in FIGS. 106 and 107 and the first extra selection lottery process shown in FIGS. 109 and 110; FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a normal return waiting lottery process executed in the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 91; FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a modification of the extra game lottery process executed in the first game state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 91; It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process during the superposition game following FIG. FIG. 126 is a diagram showing an extra counter lottery table referred to by a sub CPU in a variation of the extra lottery process during extra game shown in FIGS. 124 and 125; It is a figure which shows the example of a display of each element displayed on a liquid crystal display device based on the addition selection payout table shown in FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a display example when only some of the elements displayed on the liquid crystal display device can be identified based on the additional selection payout table shown in FIG. 49. It is a figure which shows the example of a display when all the each element displayed on a liquid crystal display device can be identified based on the addition selection payout table shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the result after one of each element displayed on the liquid crystal display device was selected.

  A pachislot machine which is a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

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

  The internal winning combination determining means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. That is, when the start lever is operated, the internal winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of combinations, assuming that a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The internal winning combination determining means is a main control circuit described later. 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 benefits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means stops the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Control to stop the fluctuation of the symbol. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit and a stepping motor which will be described later.

  In the pachislot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified time is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified time is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is defined for one or more reels when, for example, a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second-type special accessory, and a middle bonus (MB) for continuously operating the CB are operated. The reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within a time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  The winning determination means is based on the combination of symbols stopped on the winning determination line based on the fact that the reel stop control means stops the rotation of the plurality of reels and the change in the symbols is stopped. Judge the winning. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When the winning determination means determines that the winning combination is a prize, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. In a pachislot machine, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Also, in the pachislot machine, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, and shutter driving by a shutter device. Alternatively, various effects are performed using these combinations.

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means 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. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. As described above, in the pachislot machine, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, a combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. The player's interest can be improved.

<Pachislot machine structure>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the external structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

  Inside the cabinet 2a, a plurality (three in this embodiment) of reels 3L, 3C, 3R (in this embodiment, three) are displayed with a predetermined interval along the circumferential direction (for example, 21). Is housed).

  Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. The above-mentioned plural (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the aforementioned sheet material.

  The front door 2b includes a door body 9 and a liquid crystal display device 11 as image display means for displaying an image. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a using a hinge (not shown) so as to be freely opened and closed. The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 of the front door 2b so as to display, for example, an image related to a game effect or information related to the game. The liquid crystal display device 11 can display game table information such as, for example, customization of gaming machines and gaming history, in addition to executing effects by displaying images.

  The front door 2b has a display window 4 through which the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be visually recognized. The display window 4 includes three left display windows 4L, middle display windows 4C, and right display windows 4R corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  These display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions overlapping with the arrangement areas of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front (player side), and in front of the three reels (player side) ). Thereby, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R can display a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display window 4 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The display windows 4L, 4C, 4R constitute symbol display means.

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. It is set to a size that can display two symbols. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a line connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R is a winning determination line (also referred to as an effective line) for determining whether or not a prize is won. ).

  A protective glass 6 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 11 described above. This prevents the player from touching the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the liquid crystal display device 11 directly.

  A decorative member 7 is attached to the upper portion of the front side of the door body 9 so as to surround the protective glass 6. The decorative member 7 constitutes a part of the exterior of the pachislot machine 1, and includes an upper exterior member 7a, a pair of side exterior members 7b, and a lower exterior member 7c. A shutter member of a shutter device 200 described later is accommodated on the back side of the upper exterior member 7a.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal 12 includes various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R, selection button 18, decision button, and the like to be operated by the player. 19).

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

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 are provided to determine the number of cards used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. In particular, the MAX bet button 14 is used, for example, when performing a determination operation on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11 in addition to the above-described use. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is for starting the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) in accordance with the player's operation, and constitutes a start operation means.

  The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and are for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels according to the player's operation. . These stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R constitute stop operation means.

  The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are used when performing operations related to information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. For example, when performing a selection operation on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11. Used for. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  The selection button 18 and the determination button 19 are used when performing various operations on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 11.

  The pedestal 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 28 made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The 7-segment display 28 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. Digital display.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 21, a medal tray 22, speakers 23L, 23R and the like are provided. The medal payout port 21 guides medals discharged by driving a hopper device 43 described later to the outside. The medal tray 22 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 21. In addition, the speakers 23L and 23R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the production.

<Electric configuration of pachislot machine>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a main control board 41 provided in the cabinet 2a and a sub-control board 42 provided in the front door 2b. The main control board 41 is electrically connected to the reel relay terminal board 51, the setting key switch 52, the cabinet side relay board 53, the door relay terminal board 54, and the power board 44 b of the power supply device 44. ing.

  The reel relay terminal plate 51 is disposed inside the reel body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 51 is electrically connected to the stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and receives signals output from the main control board 41 to the stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R. Relay.

  The stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R change the design by rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, that is, the start lever 16 being operated by the player (start operation). Let The stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R constitute symbol variation means. The setting key type switch 52 is used when changing the setting of the pachislot machine 1 or when checking the setting of the pachislot machine 1.

  The cabinet-side relay board 53 is electrically connected to an external concentration terminal board 56, a hopper device 43, and a medal auxiliary storage switch 57. The cabinet-side relay board 53 relays signals output from the main control board 41 to the external concentration terminal board 56, the hopper device 43, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57. That is, the external concentration terminal board 56, the hopper device 43 and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57 are connected to the main control board 41 via the cabinet side relay board 53.

  The external concentration terminal board 56 is attached to the cabinet 2 a and is provided for outputting signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

  The medal auxiliary storage switch 57 passes through a medal auxiliary storage (not shown). The medal auxiliary storage switch 57 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage is full of medals.

  A power switch 44 a is connected to the power board 44 b of the power device 44. The power switch 44a is turned on when supplying necessary power to the pachislot machine 1.

  The door relay terminal plate 54 includes a medal sensor 46, a door open / close monitoring switch 61, a BET switch 62, a settlement switch 63, a start switch 64, a stop switch board 65, a game operation display board 66, a selection switch 67, a decision switch 68, and a sub switch. A relay board 69 is connected. That is, the medal sensor 46, the door open / close monitoring switch 61, the BET switch 62, the checkout switch 63, the start switch 64, the stop switch board 65, the game operation display board 66, the selection switch 67, the decision switch 68, and the sub relay board 69 The relay terminal board 54 is connected to the main control board 41.

  The medal sensor 46 detects that the medal has passed through a selector (not shown) and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The door open / close monitoring switch 61 outputs a security signal for notifying the opening / closing of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. The BET switch 62 detects that the MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 (see FIG. 2) have been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

  The settlement switch 63 detects that a settlement button (not shown) has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The start switch 64 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation), and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

  The stop switch substrate 65 is a substrate constituting a circuit for stopping the rotating reel and a circuit for displaying the stopable reel by an LED or the like. The stop switch board 65 is provided with stop switches 17S corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop switch 17S detects a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, that the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are pressed by the player.

  The game operation display board 66 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 28 when accepting insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatable and when replaying. It is a substrate for making it. A 7-segment display 28 and an LED 70 are connected to the game operation display board 66. For example, the LED 70 lights a mark for displaying the start of a game, a mark for performing a replay, and the like.

  The selection switch 67 detects that the selection button 18 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The decision switch 68 detects that the decision button 19 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

  The sub relay board 69 relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 42 and the main control board 41. The sub-relay board 69 relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 42 and a plurality of boards disposed around the sub-control board 42. That is, the sub-control board 42, the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door open / close monitoring unit 74, and the shutter control board 78 are electrically connected to the sub-relay board 69.

  The sub control board 42 is connected to the main control board 41 through the door relay terminal board 54 and the sub relay board 69. The sub control board 42 is electrically connected to the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74, and the shutter control board 78 via the sub relay board 69. .

  The sound I / O board 71 outputs sound to the speakers 23L and 23R. The LED board 72 causes the LED group 25 showing a specific example of the light source to emit light and display a blinking pattern in accordance with the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 5).

  The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74 stores a history of opening / closing of the front door 2b. The 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74 outputs a signal for displaying an error on the liquid crystal display device 11 to the sub control board 42 (sub control circuit 101) when the front door 2b is opened.

  The shutter control board 78 drives the shutter device 200 in accordance with the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 101 (see FIG. 5). The shutter device 200 moves up and down the shutter member by being driven and controlled by the shutter control board 78.

  The shutter device 200 moves the plurality of shutter members up and down to shield the liquid crystal display device 11 from being visible to the player or to expose the liquid crystal display device 11 so as to be visible from the player.

  Further, the shutter device 200 can be brought into a half-open state by rotating the shutter member in a state where the liquid crystal display device 11 is shielded. In this case, the player can visually recognize the image display surface of the liquid crystal display device 11 from the gap between the shutter members in the half-open state.

  A ROM cartridge substrate 76 and a liquid crystal relay substrate 77 are connected to the sub control substrate 42. The ROM cartridge substrate 76 is a substrate for managing production image (video), sound, light (LED group 25), driving data of the shutter device 200, and communication data. The liquid crystal relay substrate 77 is a substrate that relays the wiring connecting the sub control substrate 42 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 constituted by the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a main control circuit 91 as a main control unit has a microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 41 as a main component, and controls the progress of the game. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (command signals) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 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 93 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  The main CPU 93 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. Thereby, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

  The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. This reel index is provided at a predetermined position of each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit by the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Detection is performed by a reel position detection unit (not shown) including a detection piece interposed therebetween.

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when a reel index is detected by a reel position detector (not shown).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols is basically set to 4 symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the display window 4 and each symbol within the range up to four symbols ahead can be stopped in the middle of the display window 4. It becomes a simple design.

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 constituted by the sub control board 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachislot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 101 as the sub control unit is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and the content of the presentation is determined and executed based on the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. And other peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, the shutter device 200, the LED group 25, and the speakers 23L and 23R. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

  In response to the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91, the sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, light, and driving of the shutter device 200 according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge substrate 76. The ROM cartridge substrate 76 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91 and an effect registration task for extracting and registering effect contents (effect data) by extracting effect random numbers. Is included. In addition, a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 2) based on the determined contents of the effect, an accessory control task for controlling the lifting and rotation of the shutter member by the shutter device 200, and the LED group 25 A lamp control task for controlling the light output from the light source, and the like, a sound control task for controlling the sound output from the speakers 23L and 23R, and the like.

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

  The sub-RAM 103 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 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create a video according to the animation data designated by the content of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11. Further, the sub CPU 102 drives the shutter device 200 in accordance with the accessory movable data designated by the effect contents.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speakers 23L and 23R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data designated by the contents of the production. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the LED group 25 according to the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

[RT gaming state transition]
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachislot machine 1 has “RT0 gaming state”, “RT1 gaming state”, “RT2 gaming state”, “RT3 gaming state”, “RT4” as the RT gaming state controlled by the main CPU 93. There are “game state” and “RT5 game state”.

  The “RT0 gaming state” and “RT1 gaming state” are replay low probability states in which the internal winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to replaying is low. The “RT2 gaming state” is a replaying probability state in which the internal winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to replay is higher than the “RT0 gaming state” and the “RT1 gaming state”. On the other hand, “RT3 gaming state”, “RT4 gaming state”, and “RT5 gaming state” are replay high probability states in which the internal winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to re-gaming is higher than “RT2 gaming state”.

  The RT gaming state is shifted between “RT0 gaming state”, “RT1 gaming state”, “RT2 gaming state”, “RT3 gaming state”, “RT4 gaming state”, and “RT5 gaming state” when a predetermined condition is established. The

  For example, when the setting is changed, the RT gaming state shifts to “RT0 gaming state”. In the “RT0 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT1 transition_1” to “RT1 transition_3” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state transitions to the “RT1 gaming state”.

  Further, in the “RT1 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT2 transition lip_1” to “RT2 transition lip_3” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state is changed to “RT2 gaming state”. Transition. On the other hand, in the “RT1 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT5 transition lip_1” to “RT5 transition lip_16” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state becomes “RT5 gaming state”. Transition.

  Further, in the “RT2 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT3 transition lip_1” to “RT3 transition lip_16” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state is changed to “RT3 gaming state”. Transition.

  Further, in the “RT3 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT4 transition lip_1” to “RT4 transition lip_13” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state is changed to “RT4 gaming state”. Transition. Furthermore, in the “RT3 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT5 transition lip_1” to “RT5 transition lip_16” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state becomes “RT5 gaming state”. Transition.

  Also, in the “RT4 gaming state” and “RT5 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT3 transition lip_1” to “RT3 transition lip_16” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state is Transition to “RT3 gaming state”.

  Also, in “RT1 gaming state”, “RT4 gaming state” and “RT5 gaming state”, any combination of “RT0 lip”, “middle right pressing role_1” to “middle right pressing role_8” is effective When displayed along the line, the RT gaming state shifts to “RT0 gaming state”.

  Further, in the “RT2 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state”, when any combination of “RT1 transition_1” to “RT1 transition_3” is displayed along the active line, the RT gaming state is “RT1. “Game state”.

  In this way, the main CPU 93 constitutes a game state transition means for shifting the RT game state between a plurality of RT game states 0 to 5 having different winning probabilities of the re-game act (replay role).

[Game state of gaming machine]
As described above, while the RT game state is shifted by the main CPU 93, the sub CPU 102 determines the content of the effect, thereby notifying the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, thereby playing an internal winning combination. Winning or non-winning is advantageous to the player, or RT gaming machines are transferred.

  Here, a state in which the sub CPU 102 notifies the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so as to favorably or non-winner the internal winning combination is called “AT”. A state in which the RT state is an AT state and the replay high probability state is referred to as “ART”.

  Therefore, during ART, it is possible to win an internal winning combination so that the number of winnings is increased without inserting medals. Therefore, as the number of games (number of games) of ART increases, more medals are awarded. Can be earned. For this reason, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, adding the number of ART games (also referred to as “addition”) greatly affects the medal acquisition.

  In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes advantageous game addition number determining means for determining the addition number of the ART game number and advantageous game number addition means for adding the determined addition number to the ART game number.

  The pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment takes a gaming state such as ART high probability, ART, pseudo BB high probability, pseudo BB, extra game, and extra selection in addition to normal time and ART.

  The high probability of ART is a special gaming state in which the degree of expectation for ART is higher than that in the normal gaming state, that is, it is easy to shift to ART. This high ART probability is transferred by the sub CPU 102 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined number of games (for example, 600 games) have been consumed since the end of the previous ART. In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a special game state transition unit.

  During a high probability of ART, in a game that does not win any internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “out-of-game”), is a lock that invalidates a player's game operation for a predetermined period of time performed in the next game (next game)? No is determined by the main CPU 93 by lottery. Thus, the main CPU 93 constitutes a lock determination unit.

  In addition, during a high probability of ART, a specific stop operation sequence (for example, right press) for displaying a combination of a predetermined special symbol (in this embodiment, “蝙蝠”) on the active line in the off-line game. Whether or not to notify is determined by the sub CPU 102 by lottery and notified. Thus, the sub CPU 102 constitutes notification determination means and stop operation order notification means.

  Furthermore, during the high probability of ART, the special operation during the next game is locked on the condition that the combination of special symbols is not displayed on the effective line as a result of the stop operation in the specific stop operation sequence described above. The main CPU 93 performs an outlier reel action (effect during locking) in which at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotated so that the symbol combination is displayed on the active line. In this way, the main CPU 93 constitutes a locking effect unit.

  If the sub CPU 102 does not win the ART during the high probability of ART, the sub CPU 102 performs the special mode transition lottery with a predetermined probability. When the gaming state shifts to the special mode, the sub CPU 102 increases the ART high probability until the ART is won. You may make it transfer repeatedly.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 shifts to an ART ultra-high probability that has a higher degree of expectation for ART than the ART high probability with a predetermined winning probability, and during the ART ultra-high probability, each time a small role is internally won, an ART transition point is set. While adding, it is also possible to maintain the number of remaining games with an ART super high probability. At this time, if the ART transition point reaches a predetermined value before the end of the ART super high probability, the sub CPU 102 determines that the transition to the ART is performed.

  The pseudo BB high probability shifts when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a lottery for winning a specific internal winning combination is won, and when the number of waiting games within a predetermined number of games has elapsed. For the pseudo BB high probability, 10 games, 20 games and an infinite game are selected by lottery at the time of winning.

  Even if 10 games or 20 games are selected as the number of games with a high probability of pseudo BB, an extra lottery is performed on the number of games with a high probability of pseudo BB during the high probability of pseudo BB. When the number of games with a high probability of pseudo BB exceeds 20 games due to this extra lottery, an infinite game is selected as the number of games with a high probability of pseudo BB, and each game is added to the number of games of ART.

  When an infinite game is selected as the number of games with a high probability of pseudo BB, the high probability of pseudo BB continues until the transition to the pseudo BB. That is, it is determined to shift to the pseudo BB. When the sub CPU 102 determines a combination that can display a combination such as RT5 transition lip 1 to RT5 transition lip_16 along the active line during the pseudo BB high probability as an internal winning combination, the sub CPU 102 transitions to the pseudo BB with a relatively high probability. The notification for making it perform is performed.

  The pseudo BB is a mode that is shifted when the RT gaming state changes from another RT gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. Compared to during ART, pseudo BB is more likely to add ART depending on the internal winning combination, and the number of games added is also relatively large.

  The extra game is a mode in which the transition is made when the RT gaming state changes from the RT3 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state. The extra game stocks the number of executions of the extra selection.

  The extra selection is executed at the time of locking after one unit game when the number of executions of the extra selection is stocked in the RT3 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state. When the additional selection is executed, as shown in FIG. 127, the sub CPU 102 causes the first area of the liquid crystal display device 11 to prevent the plurality of elements associated with the additional number of ARTs from being identified. Are randomly arranged (first display state), and the number of elements associated with the number of additional games of ART is displayed in the second area of the liquid crystal display device 11 for each additional game number. Thus, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a display control unit.

  That is, in FIG. 127, 13 elements associated with the number of additional games of 10 games, one element associated with the number of additional games of 100 games, and the number of additional games of 300 games are associated with each other. This means that the one element displayed is randomly arranged and displayed.

  Depending on the state at the time of winning the addition selection, as shown in FIG. 128, the number of additional games associated with at least one of the plurality of elements may be displayed so as to be identified. As shown in 129, there are cases where the number of added games associated with all the elements is displayed so as to be identified (second display state).

  The elements arranged in the first region of the liquid crystal display device 11 are selected by, for example, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, and are determined by the MAX bet button 14. Thus, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R and the MAX bet button 14 constitute a selection unit.

  As shown in FIG. 127, in a state where a plurality of elements associated with the number of added games of ART are displayed so that the number of added games cannot be identified, the sub CPU 102 performs a predetermined operation (selection button 18 or determination button). An element may be selected at random from among a plurality of elements on the condition that 19 is pressed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 127, in a state where a plurality of elements associated with the number of additional games of ART are displayed so that the number of additional games cannot be identified, the sub CPU 102 performs a predetermined operation (selection button 18 or On the condition that the determination button 19 is pressed), an average of the number of games respectively associated with a plurality of elements may be determined as the number of additions of the number of ART games.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 129, in a state where the number of added games associated with all the elements is displayed so as to be identified, the sub CPU 102 performs a predetermined operation (pressing the selection button 18 or the decision button 19). Etc.), the most advantageous element for the player may be selected from a plurality of elements.

  When one element is selected by the operation by these selection means, as shown in FIG. 130, the number of added games associated with each element is displayed so as to be identified, and is associated with the selected element. The number of games played is added to ART.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 drives the shutter device 200 so that the shutter member 200 is rotated until it is half-opened after being lowered while the screen as shown in FIG. 127 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, for example. At this time, the sub CPU 102 may preferentially redisplay the elements displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  For example, the sub CPU 102 corresponds to all the elements before the shutter member is half-opened from the state where a plurality of elements associated with the number of additional games of ART are displayed so that the number of additional games cannot be identified. You may make it display again on the liquid crystal display device 11 in the state displayed so that the number of additional games attached could each be identified.

[Data table stored in main ROM]
7 to 37 show various data tables stored in the main ROM 94.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

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

  The types of symbols are “Card”, “Red 7”, “蝙蝠”, “Watermelon 1”, “Bell”, “Replay”, “Cherry 1”, “Watermelon 2”, “Cherry 2” and “BAR”. Is included.

  Here, “watermelon 1” and “watermelon 2” need only be identifiable as having different symbols internally by the main CPU 93, and in this embodiment, the player can recognize them as the same symbols. Design. Similarly, “cherry 1” and “cherry 2” need only be identifiable by the main CPU 93 as internally different symbols, and in the present embodiment, the same symbol and the symbol that the player can recognize respectively. And

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

  For example, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 has been described as representing the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, but is actually stored in the main ROM 94. The symbol arrangement table shows the arrangement of symbol codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 are “card”, “red 7”, “蝙蝠”, “watermelon 1”, “bell”, “replay”, “cherry 1”, “cherry”, as described above. There are 10 types of "Watermelon 2", "Cherry 2" and "BAR".

  In the symbol code table, “1” is assigned as the symbol code for the “card” symbol. Also, “2” is assigned as the symbol code for the “red 7” symbol. Also, “3” is assigned as the symbol code for the “蝙蝠” symbol.

  Similarly, “4” to “10” are assigned as symbol codes for the symbols “watermelon 1”, “bell”, “replay”, “cherry 1”, “watermelon 2”, “cherry 2”, and “BAR”. It has been.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table shown in FIG. 9 is a combination of symbols identified by the storage area identification data represented by 22 bytes (hereinafter referred to as “combination”), and a medal payout when the combination is displayed on the active line. The number of sheets is associated. In the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 9, a name and a simple description (remarks) are given to each combination for easy understanding of the invention.

  For example, when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Red 7” called “RT1 transition_1” is displayed along the active line, the winning combination is “losing”, so no medal is paid out. The RT gaming state transitions to the RT1 gaming state. “RT1 transition_2” and “RT1 transition_3” are the same as “RT1 transition_1”.

  When a combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” called “MB” is displayed along the active line, the medal is not paid out, but the MB is activated. That is, when “MB” is displayed along the active line, the main gaming state shifts to the MB operating state.

  When a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” called “Lip without transition” is displayed along the active line, the replay is activated and the RT gaming state is maintained.

  When a combination of “蝙蝠-蝙蝠-蝙蝠” called “Symbol Lip_1” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated. “Symbol Lip — 2” to “Symbol Lip — 12” are the same as “Symbol Lip — 1”.

  When the combination of “bell-bell-red 7” called “RT2 transition lip_1” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated and the RT gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state. “RT2 transition lip_2” and “RT2 transition lip_3” are the same as “RT2 transition lip_1”.

  When the combination of “watermelon 1-replay-BAR” called “RT3 transition lip_1” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated and the RT gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state. “RT3 transition lip_2” to “RT3 transition lip_16” are the same as “RT3 transition lip_1”.

  When the combination of “watermelon 1-bell-bell” called “RT4 transition lip_1” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated and the RT gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state. “RT4 transition lip_2” to “RT4 transition lip_13” are the same as “RT4 transition lip_1”.

  When the combination of “bell-card-BAR” called “RT5 transition lip_1” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated and the RT gaming state is shifted to the RT5 gaming state. “RT5 transition lip_2” to “RT5 transition lip_16” are the same as “RT5 transition lip_1”.

  When a combination of “REPLAY-BAR-BAR” called “BAR TEMP_1” is displayed along the active line, the replay is activated. “BAR TEMP_2” is the same as “BAR TEMP_1”.

  When the combination of “watermelon 1-cherry 1-bell” called “middle chelip_1” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated. “Medium Chelip_2” to “Medium Chelip_11” are the same as “Medium Chelip_1”.

  When a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” called “7 lip_RT5 — 01” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated and the RT gaming state is shifted to the RT 5 gaming state. “7 Lip_RT5_02” to “7 Lip_RT5_06” are the same as “7 Lip_RT5_01”.

  When the combination of “Red 7-Replay-Bell” called “7 Lip_No Transition_1” is displayed along the active line, the re-game is activated, but the transition of the RT gaming state is not performed. “7 Lip_no transition_2” to “7 Lip_no transition_3” is the same as “7 Lip_no transition_1”.

  When a combination of “bell-bell-bell” called “middle bell” is displayed along the active line, nine medals are paid out. When a combination of “replay-bell-replay” called “bell_cross down” is displayed along the active line, 14 medals are paid out.

  When a combination of “watermelon 1-bell replay” called “Bell_Oyama_1” is displayed along the active line, 13 medals are paid out. “Bell_Oyama_2” is the same as “Bell_Oyama_1”.

  When a combination of “Replay-Bell-Red 7” called “Bell_Small V_1” is displayed along the active line, 14 medals are paid out. “Bell_Small V_2” and “Bell_Small V_3” are the same as “Bell_Small V_1”.

  When a combination of “watermelon 1-bell-BAR” called “bell_cross-up_1” is displayed along the active line, 13 medals are paid out. “Bell_cross-up_2” to “Bell_cross-up_8” are the same as “Bell_cross-up_1”.

  When a combination of “Replay-Watermelon 1-Red 7” called “upper bell_A_1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Upper bell_A_2” and “Upper bell_A_3” are the same as “Upper bell_A_1”.

  When a combination of “Replay-Watermelon 2-Red 7” called “Upper Bell_B_1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. "Upper bell_B_2" and "Upper bell_B_3" are the same as "Upper bell_B_1".

  When a combination of “Replay-Cherry 2-Red 7” called “upper bell_1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. "Upper bell_2" and "Upper bell_3" are the same as "Upper bell_1".

  When a combination of “Bell-Cherry 1-BAR” called “upper watermelon_1” is displayed along the active line, four medals are paid out. “Upper watermelon_2” is the same as “Upper watermelon_1”.

  When the combination of “watermelon 1-replay-bell” called “middle right-handed use_1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out and the RT gaming state is changed to the RT0 gaming state. Transition. The “middle right pressing role_2” to “middle right pressing role_8” are the same as the “middle right pressing role_1”.

  When a combination of “red 7-BAR- 蝙蝠” called “single winning combination A” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “One-piece combination B” and “one-piece combination C” are the same as “one-piece combination A”.

  When a combination of “BAR-watermelon 1-BAR” called “Che A_1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Che A_2” to “Che A_31” are the same as “Che A_1”.

  When a combination of “watermelon 2-cherry 1-BAR” called “Che B_1” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. “Che B_2” to “Che B_19” are the same as “Che B_1”.

<Combination table by flag>
The flag-specific combination table shown in FIG. 11 shows combinations that are permitted to be displayed on the active line in correspondence with the internal winning combination. As the internal winning combination in the present embodiment, “MB”, “Migration No Lip A”, “Migration No Lip B”, “SB Lip 1”, “SB Lip 2”, “SB Tempe”, “RT2 Lip 2nd” ”,“ RT2 Lip 3rd ”,“ RT2K Lip 1st ”,“ RT3 Lip 2nd ”,“ RT3 Lip 3rd ”,“ K_K_RT4 ”,“ 7_RT4_K ”,“ 77_RT4_K ”,“ 7_K_77 ”,“ 77_K_7 ”,“ Reach_Reach ” _K "," Unquestioned 7 "," Unquestioned 77 "," Unquestioned Tempai "," RT4 Transition A "," RT4 Transition B "," BAR Ten "," Medium Chelip "," Medium Che BAR Lip "," RT4K Lip “1st”, “RT4K Lip 2nd”, “RT4K Lip 3rd”, “RT5K Lip 1st”, “Confirmed Bell”, “Strong Bell”, “Medium Correct Bell”, “Right 312 Correct Bell” There is a "right 321 correct bell", "watermelon", "chance eyes A", "chance eyes B", "chance eyes C", "weak cherry" and "strong cherry".

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “MB”, the main CPU 93 permits the combination of “MB” to be displayed on the active line. That is, when the internal winning combination is “MB”, it indicates that the MB is won internally.

  Similarly, when the internal winning combination is “SB Lip 1”, the main CPU 93 sets the combination of “No Transition Lip”, “RT0 Lip” and “Symbol Lip_1” to “Symbol Lip_6” on the effective line. It is allowed to be displayed.

  When the internal winning combination is “RT4 transition A”, the main CPU 93 displays the combination of “no transition lip” and “RT4 transition lip_1” to “RT4 transition lip_13” on the active line. Allow.

  When the internal winning combination is “confirmed bell”, the main CPU 93 performs “Bell_Crossdown”, “Bell_Oyama_1” to “Bell_Oyama_2”, “Bell_Small V_1” to “Bell”. “Small V_3” and “Bell_Cross Up_1” to “Bell_Cross Up_8” are allowed to be displayed on the active line.

<Internal lottery table>
The plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 13 to 24 are stored in the main ROM 94 corresponding to each gaming state and each inserted number, and indicate the winning probability of each flag with 65536 as the denominator for each setting 1-6. Yes. In particular, in the present embodiment, an internal lottery table when the number of inserted sheets is “3” will be described.

  Here, FIGS. 13 to 18 show an internal lottery table when three RT gaming states are multiplied when the main gaming state is a general gaming state other than the MB gaming state. For example, in the case of setting 1 in FIG. 13, the probability of “out” is “33502/65536”, the probability that “MB” wins internally is “3930/65536”, and “no transition Lip A” is internal. The probability of winning is “8431/65536”, and the probability that “confirmed bell” wins internally is “1/65536”. “Medium correct answer bell”, “Right 312 correct answer bell” and “Right 321 correct answer bell” The probability of winning internally is “5579/65536”, and the probability of “strong cherry” winning internally is “330/65536”.

  19 to 24 show an internal lottery table when three RT game states are used when the main game state is the MB game state. For example, in the case of setting 1 in FIG. 19, the probability of “out” is “0/65536”, the probability that “CB role” is internally won is “56558/65536”, and “CB role_no transition” The probability that “A” wins internally is “8431/65536”, and the probability that “CB role_SB Lip 1” wins internally is “393/65536”. Here, “CB combination” is all small combinations excluding replay.

<Cylinder stop initial setting table>
The spinning cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 25 is information for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and is predetermined according to the internal winning combination. The main CPU 93 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table, acquires the rotation stop number corresponding to the internal winning combination, and acquires various data for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Yes.

  Specifically, in the rotation stop initial setting table, in addition to the determination data for each pressing order in association with the rotation stop number, the table number selection data and the change data table number after the first rotation first stop The first cylinder stop data table number, the initial data after the first cylinder first stop, and the search order table number are defined according to the gaming state. 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 “determination data by pressing order” includes a pull-in priority table number and a pull-in priority selection table number. The “pull priority table number” is a number for selecting the pull 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 “table number selection data” is a value that is referred to when all reels are stopped when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and includes a stop table number and a change status.

  The “stop table number” is a number for selecting a stop table (not shown) to be referred to when all reels are stopped when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L.

  The “change status” of the table number selection data is data for changing the line status for each game representing the line referred to in the stop table selected based on the stop table number.

  The change data table number after the first cylinder first stop, the first cylinder stop data table number, and the initial data after the first cylinder first stop indicate that the first cylinder is the first cylinder, that is, the left reel 3L. This data is referenced when

  “First cylinder stop data table number” is used to select a first cylinder stop data table referred to when stopping the first cylinder from the first cylinder stop data table shown in FIG. 28 as an example. Number.

  The “initial data after first stop of the first cylinder” is data that is referred to when the second and third cylinders are stopped, and includes a table number and a line status. The “table number” is a number for selecting a stop data table (not shown) after the first cylinder reference that is referred to when stopping the second and third stop reels.

  The “change status” of the initial data after the first stop first stop indicates the line status for each game representing the line referred to in the stop data table after the first stop first stop selected based on the table number. This is data to change.

  “Change data table number after first cylinder first stop” is used to select a change data table (not shown) after first cylinder first stop for changing initial data after first cylinder first stop. It is data of.

  “Search order table number” is a number for selecting a search order table for determining the number of sliding frames from the search order tables shown in FIGS. 29 and 30.

<Pull-in priority table>
The drawing priority table shown in FIG. 26 indicates which combination is drawn with priority among a plurality of combinations that can be displayed in the drawing range corresponding to the internal winning combination. In FIG. 26, data of a winning action flag representing a combination combination is omitted.

  In the drawing priority order table, the drawing priority order of the combination indicated by the winning action flag is shown. The “pull-in priority data” is information provided for the main CPU 93 to identify the pull-in priority.

  For example, in the pull-in priority table number “00”, if it is determined that there is a possibility that “7 lip_RT5_01” and “RT5 transition lip_1” to “RT5 transition lip_16” may win, “RT5 transition” Since “7 Lip_RT5_01” has a higher priority than “Lip_1” to “RT5 Transition Lip_16”, the stop control of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that “7 Lip_RT5_01” is preferentially drawn. Is called.

<Retraction priority selection table>
In the pull-in priority selection table shown in FIG. 27, a pull-in priority table number for a stop operation type indicating the order of reel stop operations is associated with each pull-in priority selection table.

  For example, in the pull-in priority table selection number “01”, when the first stop operation is “left”, the pull-in priority table number “03” is associated, and the first stop operation is “right”. In this case, the pull-in priority table number “16” is associated.

  Further, in the pull-in priority table selection data “01”, when the first stop operation is “left” and the second stop operation is “middle” during the second stop operation (“left → middle” in the figure), When the pull-in priority table number “03” is associated, the first stop operation is “right” and the second stop operation is “left” during the second stop operation (“right → left” in the figure), The pull-in priority table number “16” is associated.

<First torso stop data table>
The first cylinder stop data table shown in FIG. 28 is referred to when the left reel 3L is stopped when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. In the first cylinder stop data table, sliding piece number determination data and change status are defined for symbol position data representing the position of each symbol. In the present embodiment, seven first cylinder stop data tables “00” to “07” are used.

  The “sliding piece number determination data” is referred to in order to identify the sliding piece number determination data in the search order table shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, and the “change status” is changed after the first cylinder first stop not shown. Referenced to identify the change status in the data table.

<Search order table>
The search order tables shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 are referred to in order to determine the number of sliding pieces for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, two types of search order tables “00” and “01” are used. In the search order table, the number of sliding frames is associated with the sliding frame number determination data according to the priority order.

  For example, in the search order table “00” shown in FIG. 29, when the number of sliding pieces determination data is “3”, the number of sliding pieces “3” has the highest priority, and then the number of sliding pieces “1”. , “0”, “4”, “2” in order of priority.

  In this case, if the combination corresponding to the internal winning combination can be displayed on the effective line when the corresponding reel is slid by 3 frames, the number of sliding pieces “3” is selected, and the combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is selected. If the combination cannot be displayed on the active line, the priority order is lowered until the combination can be displayed on the active line.

  If the combination corresponding to the internal winning combination cannot be displayed on the active line even if the priority order is lowered to the number of sliding pieces “2”, or if it is “out of” with no internal winning combination, the highest priority is given. The number of sliding pieces “3” having the highest order is selected.

<Design winning prize operation flag data table>
The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table shown in FIG. 31 defines the correspondence between the reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table, the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time can be determined. The symbol corresponding winning action flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table shown in FIGS.

  For example, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 22 corresponding to the symbol code “00000010” (red 7) in the reel type “left”, “1” is stored in a bit corresponding to a displayable internal winning combination. The data in the symbol code storage area is updated by the logical product of the data defined in the symbol corresponding winning action flag data table and the data stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG.

<Outside reel action lottery table>
In the case of the missed reel action lottery table shown in FIG. 32, in the case of “missing” without an internal winning combination, a so-called “right push” is performed in which the first stop operation is “right” and the third stop operation is “left”. This table is referred to when performing lottery on whether or not to generate a lock in the next game.

  Here, “lock” is to invalidate a game operation by a player for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, during the locking, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate in various rotation modes so as to artificially align the “symbols” (“本” in the present embodiment). It is executable.

  When “None” is won in the reel action lottery table, no lock is generated, and “Aim”, “Aim”, “Aim (symbol aligned)” and “Aim (symbol aligned after one lap)” If you win, the lock will occur.

  Here, in the case of “aiming”, locking occurs, but in particular, the reel action is not executed in the next game. In the case of “Aim”, the reel action is executed, but “symbols” are not arranged in a pseudo manner.

  Further, in the case of “aiming (symbol alignment)” and “aiming (symbol alignment after one round)”, a reel action in which “symbols” are pseudo-aligned in different rotation modes is executed. In the present embodiment, when a lock with a reel action of “aiming (symbol alignment)” and “aiming (symbol alignment after one lap)” occurs, the ART is determined.

  Furthermore, in the outlier reel action lottery table, the winning probability of whether or not to generate a lock is different for each mode of “normal”, “chance”, “great chance”, “preparation for preparation” and “confirmation”, and the reel The action distribution probability is also different.

  For example, in the “normal” mode, the winning probability of “none” is the highest at “48273/65536”, and the winning probability of “target (symbol alignment)” and “target (symbol alignment after one lap)” at which the ART is fixed. Are significantly lower at "133/65536" and "30/65536", respectively.

  In the “large chance” mode, the winning probabilities of “aiming (symbol alignment)” and “aiming (symbol alignment after one lap)” are “30000/65536” and “4536/65536”, respectively, “normal” and “ Much higher than “chance”.

  In the “determined” mode, only “aiming (symbol alignment)” and “aiming (symbol alignment after 1 lap)” in which ART is determined will win. The “determined preparation” mode is a mode in which it is committed to shift to the “determined” mode.

  Note that the “normal”, “chance”, “great chance”, “preparation for preparation” and “confirmation” modes are transitioned separately regardless of the transition of the main gaming state or the RT gaming state. This transition is performed by the main CPU 93 based on the lost reel action state transition lottery table shown in FIG. Thus, the main CPU 93 constitutes a mode transition unit.

<Lottery reel action state transition lottery table>
The lost reel action state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 33 defines transition probabilities for each mode of “normal”, “chance”, “large chance”, “preparation for preparation”, and “confirmation”.

  The transition of each mode is performed with different transition probabilities for each internal winning combination type (including “out of”). Here, in addition to “out of”, the internal winning types related to the transition of each mode include “Lip / MB”, “Pushing order bell / CB in operation”, “Weak Choi / Watermelon / Strong Bell”, “Strong Cherry”・ There are “opportunities” and “confirmed”.

  The internal winning combinations included in the “Lip / MB” internal winning combination types are “MB”, “Lip A with no transition”, “Lip B without a transition”, “SB Lip 1”, “SB Lip 2”, “ There are “RT2 Lip 2nd”, “RT2 Lip 3rd”, “Unquestion 7”, “Unquestion 77”, and “Unquestion Tempe”.

  Further, the internal winning combination included in the internal winning combination type of “push order bell / CB in operation” includes “middle correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer bell”, and “right 321 correct answer bell”. Also, the internal winning combination included in the internal winning combination type of “weak choi, watermelon, strong bell” includes “strong bell”, “watermelon”, and “weak cherry”.

  The internal winning combinations included in the “strong cherry chance chance” internal winning combination types include “chance eye B”, “chance eye C”, and “strong cherry”. Further, the internal winning combination included in the “confirmed” internal winning combination type includes “medium chelip”, “confirmed bell”, and “chance eye A”.

  For example, in the “normal” mode, in the case of “out of” with no internal winning combination, most of them are maintained in the “normal” mode with a probability of “120/128”, while the internal winning combination type is “weak”. In the case of “Che / Watermelon / Strong Bell” or “Strong Cherry / Chance”, the mode shifts to “Chance” or higher mode.

  Further, in the “preparation for preparation” mode, the mode shifts to or is maintained in the mode for “confirmation preparation” or higher, regardless of whether it is “off” or each of the above internal winning combinations. In the “determined” mode, the “determined” mode is maintained except for “out”. When the internal winning combination type is “confirmed”, the mode shifts to the “confirmed” mode in each mode except “confirmed preparation”.

  In this way, the main CPU 93 refers to the lost reel action state transition lottery table, and determines whether or not to shift the mode from the current mode to a mode with a high probability of being determined to lock in the next game. And a mode demotion lottery means for determining whether to shift the mode from the current mode to a mode with a low probability of being determined to be locked in the next game.

<Special counter addition lottery table>
The special counter addition lottery table shown in FIG. 34 is a table that is referred to when determining whether or not to add the value of the special counter when the MB is won internally. In the special counter addition lottery table, the lottery values of “win” and “out” are both “64”. Therefore, the winning probabilities for “win” and “out of” are both “64/128”.

  Here, in the case of “winning”, the value of the special counter is added, and in the case of “out”, the value of the special counter is not added, and lottery based on the release lottery table shown in FIG. 36 is performed. The special counter addition lottery table is not limited to that shown in FIG. 34, but may be replaced with that shown in FIG.

<Discharge lottery table>
The release lottery table shown in FIG. 36 is referred to when deciding whether or not to perform a lock effect according to the value of the special counter when winning the “out” as a result of referring to the special counter addition lottery table described above. Is a table to be played.

  The winning lottery table has different “winning” winning probabilities based on the RT gaming state and the value of the special counter. For example, in the “RT1 gaming state”, when the value of the special counter is “1” and “2”, the winning probability of “winning” is “0/65536”, and “winning” is not won. In the release lottery table, the notation “counter 1” indicates that the value of the special counter is “1”. The same applies to “counter 2” and thereafter.

  Further, when the value of the special counter is “3” or more in “RT1 gaming state”, “winning” is won with a winning probability of “28/65536”. The “RT3 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state” are the same as the “RT1 gaming state”. Thus, the winning probability increases as the value of the special counter increases.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether the RT gaming state is “RT1 gaming state” or “RT3 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state”, it is “winning” only when the value of the special counter is “3” or more. A release lottery table is defined to win. The release lottery table is not limited to that shown in FIG. 36, and may be replaced with that shown in FIG.

[Configuration of storage area allocated to main RAM]
38 to 45 show various storage areas allocated to the main RAM 95. FIG.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 38 is composed of 22 storage areas of internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 22. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 22, data (bits) corresponding to the combination associated with the internal winning combination is set to 1 in the combination table by flag shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, and other data is stored. Reset to zero.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storing area shown in FIG. 39 represents a combination that can be displayed along the effective line after each reel of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the display combination storing area represents an internal winning combination that has won a prize after all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The display combination storing area is used for the main CPU 93 to identify the combination displayed along the active line after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The display combination storage area has the same structure as the internal winning combination storage area.

<Design code storage area>
The number of symbol code storage areas shown in FIG. 40 is allocated as many as the number of valid lines. In each symbol code storage area, data that can be displayed along each valid line is set to 1, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R Depending on the stop position, the data corresponding to the combination that cannot be displayed along the active line is reset to zero. In the upper 4 bits of the symbol code storage area 1, a symbol code that has been recently stopped on the corresponding effective line is stored.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
In the carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. 41, data relating to the carryover combination is stored. For example, bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area is set to “1” on the condition that the main game state is an MB carryover state, and the corresponding bit is reset to “0” on condition that the MB is activated. Is done.

<Game state flag storage area>
The game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 42 stores data relating to the RT game state. For example, on condition that the RT gaming state becomes the RT5 gaming state, bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and bits 3 to 7 are reset to “0”.

  Also, on condition that the RT gaming state becomes the RT4 gaming state, bit 3 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and bits 2, 4 to 7 are reset to “0”. Also, on condition that the RT gaming state becomes the RT3 gaming state, bit 4 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and bits 2, 3, 5 to 7 are reset to “0”.

  Also, on condition that the RT gaming state becomes the RT2 gaming state, bit 5 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and bits 2 to 4, 6, and 7 are reset to “0”. Also, on condition that the RT gaming state becomes the RT1 gaming state, bit 6 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and bits 2 to 5 and 7 are reset to “0”. On the condition that the RT gaming state becomes the RT0 gaming state, bit 7 of the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and bits 2 to 6 are reset to “0”.

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 43 stores the states of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. Bit 0 corresponds to the stop button 17L, and “1” is stored in bit 0 when the stop button 17L is operated.

  Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the stop button 17C, and “1” is stored in bit 1 when the stop button 17C is operated. Bit 2 corresponds to the stop button 17R, and “1” is stored in bit 2 when the stop button 17R is operated.

  Bit 4 corresponds to the stop button 17L, and “1” is stored in bit 4 when the stop button 17L is valid. Bit 5 corresponds to the stop button 17C, and “1” is stored in bit 5 when the stop button 17C is valid. Bit 6 corresponds to the stop button 17R. When the stop button 17R is valid, “1” is stored in bit 6.

  In the present embodiment, effective stop buttons refer to the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that correspond to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotating and that can be detected by the main CPU 93.

<Pressing order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 44 is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order “left → middle → right”, “1” is stored in bit 0 when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”, and other bits are set to “0”. Reset.

  Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the pressing order “left → right → middle”, bit 2 corresponds to the pressing order “middle → left → right”, and bit 3 corresponds to the pressing order “middle → right → left”. Bit 4 corresponds to the pressing order “right → left → middle”, and bit 5 corresponds to the pressing order “right → middle → left”.

<Retrieve priority data storage area>
The pull-in priority data storage area shown in FIG. 45 includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area. The contents of the middle reel pull-in priority data storage area and the right reel pull-in priority data storage area are the same as those of the left reel pull-in priority data storage area. The data storage area will be described.

  The left reel pull-in priority data storage area stores pull-in priority data for each of the symbol position data. For example, among the drawing priority data in the drawing priority table shown in FIG. 26, any drawing priority data based on the state of the internal winning combination and the other reels 3C and 3R is stored for each symbol position.

[Data table referenced by sub CPU]
<Sub-judgment number table>
In addition to the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 102 performs various lotteries using a sub determination combination corresponding to the internal winning combination and the lock number. In the present embodiment, sub-judgment numbers “0” to “17” are defined.

  FIG. 46 shows the correspondence between the sub-decision combination numbers and names. The sub CPU 102 identifies the sub determination combination number by the sub determination combination number. However, in this embodiment, in order to make the invention easier to understand, the name of the sub determination combination is used instead of the sub determination combination number. explain.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the sub-judgment roles are “losing”, “MB”, “lip”, “lip special”, “bell”, “strong bell”, “watermelon”, “weak choi”, “strong chef”. ”,“ Strong Cho + R1 ”,“ Medium Chelip ”,“ Medium Chelip + BAR ”,“ Chance Eye ”,“ Strong Chance Eye ”,“ Chance Eye + R1 ”,“ Chance Eye + R2 ”,“ Decisive Role 1 ”and“ Confirmed ” There is a role 2 ”.

<Sub-judgment role identification table>
The sub determination combination identification table shown in FIG. 47 represents the sub determination combination associated with the internal winning combination and the lock number. For example, when the internal winning combination is “weak cherry” and the lock number is “0”, “1” or “6” to “10”, the sub-determining role is “weak check” and the lock number Is “2” or “5”, it becomes “determined combination 1”.

<Number of games added lottery table>
The number-of-games extra lottery table shown in FIG. 48 is referred to when the number of games to be added to the ART is lottery, and the lottery value of the number of games to be added to the ART is associated with the sub-decision combination.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the sub-determining role is “weak”, “0 game” is won with the probability of “31968/32768”, and “10 game” is with the probability of “100/32768”. Winning, “20 games” is won with a probability of “200/32768”, and “30 games” is won with a probability of “500/32768”.

<Additional dividend selection table>
In the additional selection payout table shown in FIG. 49, a list of tables used when selecting the additional is shown. In each table, the number of games for each element to which IDs “1” to “15” are assigned is associated with the selected payout table.

  For example, in the table 12, “10 games” are associated with each element of “ID1” to “ID13”, “100 games” are associated with the element of “ID14”, and the element of “ID15” Is associated with “300 games”.

  Each element is randomly arranged and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 by the sub CPU 102 so that the number of associated games cannot be identified when selecting the addition. Here, the element associated with “0 game” indicates that it is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 when the addition is selected. For example, in the “table 17”, five elements “ID1” to “ID5” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. The element associated with “0 game” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 at the time of selection, but it may not be selected.

<Attack selection lottery table for the first time at ART>
In the ART initial winning extra selection lottery table shown in FIG. 50, lottery values are associated with the winning selection / non-winning of the extra selection at the first ART winning and the table used at the time of winning.

  50, the lottery result is non-winning with a probability of “22865/32768”, and “table 13” is won with a probability of “150/32768”. “Table 14” is won with a probability of “32768”.

<ART selection selection lottery table>
In the ART extra selection lottery table shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the winning / non-winning of the extra selection and the lottery value of the table used at the time of winning are respectively associated with the sub-determining part in the ART. Yes.

  51 and 52, according to the ART addition selection lottery table, for example, when the sub-determining role is “strong”, the lottery result becomes non-winning with the probability of “21913/32768”, and “3500/32768” “Table 1” is won with probability, and “Table 2” is won with probability of “1000/32768”.

<Normal selection lottery table>
The normal addition selection lottery tables shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 correspond to the lottery values of the winning selection / non-winning of the addition selection and the table used at the time of winning for the sub-determinant in the normal state that is not in ART. It is attached.

  According to the normal extra selection lottery table shown in FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, for example, when the sub-determining role is “weak”, the lottery result is non-winning with a probability of “31092/32768”, and “1600/32768” “Table 1” wins with a probability, and “Table 2” wins with a probability of “70/32768”.

<Special function trigger lottery table>
In the special function activation lottery table shown in FIG. 55, the special function is activated / inactivated for the sub-determining role that is won in the state where the peeping activation flag is “peeping in operation” at the time of selection, and at the time of activation A lottery value is associated with each type of special function.

  Here, the special function is a function called “crushing” displayed so that the number of games associated with at least one of the elements displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 can be identified at the time of selecting the addition, and the liquid crystal And a function of “peek” that displays a plurality of elements so that the number of games respectively associated with the elements displayed on the display device 11 can be identified.

  According to the special function trigger lottery table shown in FIG. 55, for example, when the sub-determining role is “bell”, “peek” is won with a probability of “327/32768” and the sub-determining role is “strong bell”. In this case, “crush” is won with a probability of “8192/32768”.

<Crushing lottery table>
The squashed number lottery table shown in FIG. 56 is referred to when “smashing” is activated as a special function, and the number of elements that can identify the number of games is associated with the number of elements displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. ing.

  56, for example, when the number of elements displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 is 5, that is, when a table having 10 elements associated with “0 game” is won. Is displayed so that the number of games associated with one element can be identified with a probability of “20768/32768”, and the number of games associated with two elements can be identified with a probability of “8000/32768”. Displayed so that the number of games associated with the three elements can be identified with a probability of “4000/32768”.

<Additional selection continuation rate lottery table>
57 and 58, the additional selection continuation rate lottery table is the ART initial selection bonus lottery table shown in FIG. 50, the ART additional selection lottery table shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, or FIGS. 53 and 54. The lottery value of the continuation rate of the addition selection is associated with the table (hereinafter simply referred to as “base table”) won based on the normal addition selection lottery table shown in FIG.

  57 and 58, for example, when the base table is “table 11”, “continuation rate 1%” is won with a probability of “24903/32768” and “6000 / “Continuation rate 33%” wins with a probability of 32768 ”,“ Continuation rate 50% ”wins with a probability of“ 1500/32768 ”, and“ Continuation rate 66% ”wins with a probability of“ 300/32768 ” The “continuation rate of 80%” is won with the probability of “60/32768”, and the “continuation rate of 90%” is won with the probability of “5/32768”.

<Addition selection continuation state lottery table>
The extra selection continuation state lottery table shown in FIG. 59 is the continuation / non-continuation of the extra selection for the sub-determinant for each continuation rate determined based on the extra selection continuation rate lottery table shown in FIGS. And a lottery value with a continuation state at the time of continuation.

  According to the addition selection continuation state lottery table shown in FIG. 59, for example, when the sub-determining role is “bell” at “continuation rate 90%”, the lottery result is discontinued with a probability of “3467/32768” “Continue A” wins with a probability of “16100/32768”, “Continue B” wins with a probability of “300/32768”, “Continuation D” wins with a probability of “12600/32768”, and “300 “Continue E” wins with a probability of “/ 32768” and “Continue F” wins with a probability of “1/32768”.

<Additional selection dividend lottery table>
The extra selection payout lottery table shown in FIG. 60 includes, for each continuation state, that is, “continuation A” to “continuation F”, a table used for continuation / non-continuation of addition selection and a table used at the time of continuation. Lottery values are associated with each other. In FIG. 60, only the “continuation A” additional selection payout lottery table is illustrated, and the additional selection payout lottery table in another continuation state is not illustrated.

  According to the extra selection payout lottery table shown in FIG. 60, for example, when the base table is “1” in “Continue A”, “Table 1” is won with a probability of “20000/32768” and “5000/32768”. “Table 2” is won with the probability of “2000/32768”, “Table 3” is won with the probability of “2000/32768”, “Table 10” is won with the probability of “543/32768”, and “150/32768” “Table 11” wins with probability.

<Additional game lottery table>
In the extra game lottery table shown in FIG. 61, the winning / non-winning lottery value of the extra game stock is associated with the sub-determining part in the extra game. According to the extra game lottery table shown in FIG. 61, for example, when the sub-determining role is “weak”, the extra game stock is not won with the probability of “32605/32768” and the probability of “163/32768”. Win the extra game stock.

<Bart lottery table>
62 is referred to when ART is not being prepared or ART is not being prepared. For each set value, a lottery value per ART is associated with a sub-determinant.

  According to the ART direct hitting lottery table shown in FIG. 62, for example, when the sub-determining combination in “Setting 6” is “Strong Cho”, the probability of “32640/32768” is “out of”, and “128 / It becomes “hit” to ART with a probability of 32768 ”.

<A lottery table with direct addition of ART>
The lottery table for straight addition of ART shown in FIG. 63 defines lottery values for winning / non-winning stock of extra games. With the ART extra game straight-out lottery table shown in FIG. 63, the extra game stock is non-winning with a probability of “30068/32768”, and the extra game stock is won with a probability of “2700/32768”.

[Main control processing]
The main CPU 93 of the main control board 41 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the main control process. The main control process described below starts when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 93 executes the power-on process shown in FIG. 65 (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. By this initialization process, data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the display combining storage area, etc. of the main RAM 95 is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes medal acceptance / start check processing shown in FIG. 66 (S12). In the medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process for detecting a start operation are executed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 extracts three random number values (random number values 1 to 3) and stores them in a random number storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S13). Here, the random value 1 is a value used for the internal lottery process, and is extracted from 0 to 65535 in the present embodiment.

  The random numbers 2 and 3 are values used for other lottery processing, and are extracted from 0 to 65535 and 0 to 255, respectively, in the present embodiment. The main CPU 93 does not always need to extract the random number values 2 and 3 in step S13, and may extract the random number values 2 and 3 only when the use occurs.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 68 (S14). The main CPU 93 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes special counter processing shown in FIG. 69 (S15). In this special counter process, when the main CPU 93 determines by lottery whether or not to add the number of games in the ART gaming state, that is, the number of ART games, and determines to add the number of games in the ART gaming state. , Determine the number of additions.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop initial setting process shown in FIG. 70 (S16). By this reel stop initial setting process, each piece of information (for example, stop table number) relating to the reel stop control is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 95 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S17).

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Wait until you are digested. The predetermined time in the wait process, that is, the wait time is set to 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game, for example.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes reel rotation start processing for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to the number of inserted medals (S19). With the reel rotation start process, “0000111” is stored in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 43).

  The reel rotation start process is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. This interrupt process is a process executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 ms). By this interruption process, the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started.

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

  The main CPU 93 executes the reel effect in the reel rotation start process when executing the reel effect that irregularly drives at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R during the lock effect.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42 and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 ( S20).

  By receiving this reel rotation start command data, the sub-control board 42 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing for executing various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority storage process (S21). In this pull-in priority storage process, the pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 71 is executed, and the pull-in priority of all symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating is determined. That is, in the pull-in priority storage process, stop information is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area shown in FIG. 45 for each symbol position of each rotating reel based on the internal winning combination.

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74 (S22). By this process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Next, the main CPU 93 executes a winning search process (S23).

  In this winning search process, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the activated winning line is compared with the symbol combination table, and the symbol combination displayed on the winning line is determined. To be judged.

  Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 40) and the data in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) are collated, and the collation result is stored in the display combination storage area. The

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an RT transition process for transitioning the RT gaming state in accordance with the symbol combination displayed on the winning line in accordance with the transition shown in the RT gaming state transition transition diagram shown in FIG. (S24).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes payout of the number of medals according to the displayed symbol combination based on the result of the winning search process (S25). Along with this medal payout process, the control of the hopper device 43 and the update of the credit number are performed based on the payout number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates winning action command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated winning action command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S26). . The winning operation command data represents, for example, the type of display combination, the number of medals paid out, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a bonus end check process shown in FIG. 75 (S27). By this bonus end check process, when the CB or MB end condition is satisfied, a process for ending the operation of the CB or MB is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 76 (S28). By this bonus operation check processing, processing for operating the CB or MB based on the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed. After executing the process of step S28, the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S11.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the power-on process executed in step S10 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal (S30). In this determination process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or not by error detection using the checksum value.

  For example, the main CPU 93 stores the set value of the pachislot machine 1 and the checksum value calculated from the set value when the power is turned off in the main RAM 95 as backup data, and the determination process when the power is turned on (S30). , The set value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 95 are read out.

  Here, the main CPU 93 compares the checksum calculated from the read set value and the checksum that has been backed up, and determines that the backup is normal if the comparison results match.

  When determining that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the backed up setting values and the like (S31). As a result, when the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set.

  After executing the process of step S31 or when determining that the backup is not normal in step S30 (NO), the main CPU 93 has the setting change switch provided in the cabinet 2a of the pachislot machine 1 turned on. Whether or not (S32). Here, if it is determined that the setting change switch is ON (YES), the main CPU 93 executes initialization processing at the time of setting change (S33).

  In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 95 are cleared and the set value is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated initialization command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S34). . The initialization command data represents, for example, whether or not a set value has been changed, a set value, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a set value change process (S35). In this setting value changing process, for example, the setting value is selected from 1 to 6 according to the operation result of the reset switch, and the setting value selected when the start lever 16 is operated is confirmed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the on state (S36), and repeatedly executes the process of step S36 until a determination result that is not in the on state is obtained.

  Here, when a determination result that the setting change switch is not in the on state is obtained (NO), the main CPU 93 generates and generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub-control board 42. The initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S37), and the power-on process is terminated.

  In step S32, when determining that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal (S38). If it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 93 executes an error process at power-on (S39).

  In power-on error processing, the main CPU 93 displays an error display or the like indicating that the backup is not normal. Note that the main CPU 93 does not release the error state depending on the operation of the stop release switch or the reset switch in the state where the backup is not normal (backup error), and a new setting change has been made. Only when the error state is cleared.

  If it is determined in step S38 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 93 restores the state of the pachislot machine 1 to the state before the power is turned off based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 95. (S40), the power-on process is terminated.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S50). When a replay role is won in the previous unit game, medals are automatically inserted in the current unit game. That is, in the determination process in step S50, it may be determined whether or not a replay combination has been won in the previous unit game.

  If the main CPU 93 determines in step S50 that there is an automatic loading request (YES), it executes the automatic loading process shown in FIG. 67 (S51). In the automatic insertion process, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game are automatically inserted.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42 and stores the generated medal insertion command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. A transmission process is executed (S52). Here, the medal insertion command data represents, for example, the presence / absence of medal insertion, the value of the inserted number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the like.

  In step S50, when the main CPU 93 determines that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), it accepts acceptance of medals (S53). For example, the main CPU 93 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to form a path so that the medal inserted into the medal slot 13 passes through the selector.

  In step S50, when the main CPU 93 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the medal acceptance is prohibited from the previous unit game, so the processing related to the medal acceptance is performed. Does not execute.

  After the process of step S52 or S53 is executed, the main CPU 93 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals according to the gaming state (S54). In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the number of inserted medals is 3.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not acceptance of medals is permitted (S55). If it is determined that the acceptance of medals is permitted (YES), the main CPU 93 executes a medal insertion check process for checking the number of inserted medals (S56). In this medal insertion check process, the value of the insertion number counter is updated according to the number of checked medals.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42 and stores the generated medal insertion command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. A transmission process is executed (S57).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not medals can be inserted or credited (S58). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 satisfies the condition on condition that the number of inserted sheets is 3 and the credit is 50, or that the automatic loading process of step S51 is executed. Sometimes it is determined that a medal cannot be inserted or credited, and when the condition is not satisfied, it is determined that a medal can be inserted or credited.

  If it is determined in step S58 that medals cannot be inserted or credited (NO), the main CPU 93 prohibits the acceptance of medals (S59). For example, the main CPU 93 forms a path through which medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 are discharged from the medal payout opening 21 without driving the selector solenoid.

  If it is determined in step S55 that acceptance of medals is not permitted (NO), if it is determined in step S58 that medals can be inserted or credited (YES), or after the processing of step S59 is executed. The main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game (S60).

  That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of medals inserted is a number that can start a unit game according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not three medals have been inserted.

  Here, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not the number that can start the game (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S55. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the start switch 64 is on (S61).

  If it is determined that the start switch 64 is not on (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S55. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 64 is on (YES), the main CPU 93 prohibits medal acceptance (S62) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

<Automatic input processing>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the automatic insertion process executed in step S51 of the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the pseudo BB counter is greater than 0 (S70). If it is determined that the value of the pseudo BB counter is greater than 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 decrements the value of the pseudo BB counter by 1 (S71).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the pseudo BB counter is 0 (S72). If it is determined that the value of the pseudo BB counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 sets a lock at the end of the pseudo BB (for example, 5 seconds) (S73).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the MAX bet button 14 has been operated (S74). If it is determined that the MAX bet button 14 has not been operated (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S74. That is, the game cannot be played until the MAX bet button 14 is operated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the MAX bet button 14 has not been operated (YES), the main CPU 93 releases the lock at the end of the pseudo BB (S75). Thus, the main CPU 93 constitutes a lock release unit.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates pseudo BB end unlock release command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated pseudo BB end unlock release command data in the communication data storage allocated to the main RAM 95. An unlock command transmission process at the end of the pseudo BB stored in the area is executed (S76).

  In this way, the main CPU 93 transmits the lock release command data at the end of the pseudo BB from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, so that the pseudo BB ends and the lock at the end of the pseudo BB is released. The content of the effect can be changed to the sub-control board 42 side by adding the number of games in the ART gaming state. Specifically, the main CPU 93 can notify the player on the sub-control board 42 side that the number of games in the ART gaming state has been added.

  If it is determined in step S70 that the value of the pseudo BB counter is not greater than 0 (NO), if it is determined in step S72 that the value of the pseudo BB counter is not 0 (NO), or the process of step S76 is executed. After that, the main CPU 93 sets the number of inserted coins equal to the number of inserted coins in the previous unit game (S77), and ends the automatic loading process. Specifically, the main CPU 93 copies the automatic loading counter to the loading number counter, clears the automatic loading counter, and ends the automatic loading process.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process executed in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state in the main RAM 95 (S80). Specifically, the main CPU 93 sets the internal lottery table shown in any of FIGS. 13 to 24 in the main RAM 95 according to the gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 93 obtains a random value stored in the random value storage area (S81). Next, the main CPU 93 determines an internal winning combination based on the acquired random number value and the set internal lottery table, and stores it in the internal winning combination storing area (S82).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 41) is “0” (S83). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not bit 3 corresponding to “MB” in the carryover storage area is set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not “0” (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (YES), the main CPU 93 determines the internal winning combination defined as the carryover combination among the internal winning combinations stored in the internal winning combination storage area. The combination (for example, MB) is stored in the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 41) (S84). In the process of step S83, for example, when “MB” is acquired as the internal winning combination, bit 3 corresponding to “MB” in the carryover combination storing area is set to “1”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (see FIG. 41) is “0” (S85). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not bit 3 corresponding to “MB” in the carryover storage area is set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S85 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not “0” (NO), the internal lottery process is terminated.

<Special counter processing>
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the special counter process executed in step S15 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the special counter is greater than 0 (S90). Here, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the special counter is operating. That is, if the value of the special counter is greater than 0, it can be determined that the special counter is operating.

  If it is determined in step S90 that the value of the special counter is not greater than 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the MB is internally winning (S91). If it is determined in step S90 that the value of the special counter is greater than 0 (YES) or if it is determined in step S91 that the MB is winning internally (YES), the main CPU 93 acquires or generates a random number. Then, the special counter addition lottery for determining whether or not to add the value of the special counter is performed based on the lottery (first probability) based on the special counter addition lottery table shown in FIG. 34 (S92).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a special counter addition lottery has been won (S93). If it is determined that the special counter addition lottery has been won, the main CPU 93 adds “1” to the value of the special counter (S94). That is, the main CPU 93 counts up the special counter. Thus, the main CPU 93 constitutes counting means.

  In step S93, the main CPU 93 obtains or generates a random number, and determines whether or not to perform a lock effect according to the value of the special counter by lottery based on the release lottery table shown in FIG. 2) (S95).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the release lottery has been won (S96). If it is determined that the release lottery has been won, the main CPU 93 sets the value of the special counter so as to perform the lock effect according to the value of the special counter. The main RAM 95 is set (S97), and the special counter process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery is not won, the main CPU 93 resets the value of the special counter to 0 and ends the special counter process.

  In the above-described special counter processing, the main CPU 93 has been described with respect to an example in which the value of the special counter is added on the condition that the MB is won internally. Instead, the RT gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. The value of the special counter may be added on the condition that the process has shifted to

  In addition, in step S97 of the special counter process described above, every time a lock effect set in the main RAM 95 is executed, for example, the sub CPU 102 adds 100 games to the number of ART games. That is, if the value of the special counter when winning the release lottery is “3”, the sub CPU 102 adds 300 games to the number of ART games.

  In step S91 of the special counter process described above, when the main CPU 93 determines that the MB is won internally, the main CPU 93 starts addition of the special counter through the special counter addition lottery (steps S92 and S93). The addition of the special counter may be started in accordance with the transition of the RT gaming state.

  Further, the addition of the number of games of ART may be made to notify the sub CPU 102 of the added number of games together with the reel effect after two games after the transition from the RT4 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the reel stop initial setting process executed in step S16 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table, and acquires the spinning cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination or the like (S100). The rotation stop initial setting table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the number of rotation stop corresponding to the number of throws and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table and acquires each piece of information based on the spinning cylinder stop number (S101). In this process, the main CPU 93, for example, the number of the stop table used at the time of the first to third stops and information necessary for performing the control change in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in a specific order) When the information is stopped at (1), information used for reselecting the stop table is acquired when the information is stopped (or pressed) at a specific position.

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 40) (S102). That is, the main CPU 93 sets the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas) to “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S103) and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used for determining the number of stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95.

<Retrieve priority storage process>
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority storage process executed in step S21 of the main control process shown in FIG. 64 and step S165 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter as the number of searches in the main RAM 95 (S110). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a search target reel determination process for determining a search target reel (S111). In this process, among the rotating reels, for example, one reel on the left side is determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 72 (S112). In this pull-in priority table selection process, one pull-in priority table number is selected from the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 26).

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets 21 (the number of symbols on each reel) to the number of symbol checks stored in the main RAM 95 and sets 0 to the search symbol position (S113).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a symbol code storage process shown in FIG. 73 (S114). In the symbol code storage process, a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking for checking the symbol position of the rotating reel is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 39) based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 40) (S115). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority data acquisition process (S116).

  This pull-in priority data acquisition processing is performed in step S112 for a combination whose corresponding bit is 1 in the display combination storing area and whose corresponding bit is 1 in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 38). With reference to the selected pull-in priority table, pull-in priority data is acquired.

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (S117). Next, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks, and adds 1 to the retrieved symbol position (S118).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S119). Here, when it is determined that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S114.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of symbol checks is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a search for the number of searches has been executed (S120). If it is determined that the search for the number of times of search has been executed (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the pull-in priority storage process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the search for the number of times of search has not been executed (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S111.

<Pull-in priority table selection processing>
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority table selection process executed in step S112 of the pull-in priority storing process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not pull-in priority table selection data is set (S130). If it is determined that the pull-in priority table selection data is set (YES), the main CPU 93 refers to the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 44) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 43). Then, a drawing priority table number corresponding to the drawing priority table selection data is set from the drawing priority table selection table (not shown) (S131), and a drawing priority table corresponding to the drawing priority table number is set ( S132), the pull-in priority table selection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the pull-in priority table selection data is not set (NO), the main CPU 93 sets a pull-in priority table corresponding to the pull-in priority table number (S132), and the pull-in priority table The selection process ends.

<Design code storage processing>
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the symbol code storage process executed in step S114 of the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 71 and step S159 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets valid line data (S140). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 sets a center line as an effective line. Next, the main CPU 93 sets check symbol position data for the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S141). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 sets the middle symbol position of the left reel 3L as check symbol position data.

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (S142), and ends the symbol code storage process.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process executed in step S22 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S150). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch 7S. If the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S150.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the main CPU 93 determines the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 44) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 44) according to the pressed stop button. 43) is updated (S151).

  Here, the main CPU 93 stores the type of the operation stop button corresponding to each of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation in the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 44). , It is possible to determine the pressing order of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S152), determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S153), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter (S153). S154). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a sliding piece number determination process (S155). In this sliding piece number determination process, the number of sliding pieces defined at the stop start position is determined based on the stop table selection data group selected based on the internal winning combination from the turning stop initial setting table (see FIG. 25). It is processing to do.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. A transmission process is executed (S156). This reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces (or planned stop position), and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the sliding piece number determination data, and stores it in the main RAM 95 (S157). The scheduled stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the reel rotation stops. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (S158). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a symbol code storing process shown in FIG. 73 (S159).

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S160). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a control change process (S161). In this control change process, the reel stop information group is updated when a specific stop position is reached.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S162). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is no longer output from the stop switch 7S.

  When determining that the pressed stop button has not been released (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S162. On the other hand, when determining that the pressed stop button has been released (YES), the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop command transmission process (S163).

  The reel stop command generated by this reel stop command transmission process includes information about the ON edge / OFF edge of the stop switch 7S. The ON edge / OFF edge information may be monitored by an interrupt process and transmitted to the sub-control board 42.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S164). Here, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 71 (S165), and executes the process of step S150. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop control process.

<Bonus end check process>
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the bonus end check process executed in step S27 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB operating state, that is, whether or not the MB operating state flag stored in the gaming state flag storage area shown in FIG. 42 is ON (S280).

  If it is determined that the main game state is not the MB operating state (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the main game state is the MB operating state (YES), the main CPU 93 executes a CB end process for ending the CB (S281).

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the bonus end number counter (S282). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (S283).

  Here, if the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than “0”, that is, if the value of the bonus end number counter is “0” or more (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process. . On the other hand, when the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (YES), the main CPU 93 executes MB end processing for turning off the MB operation state flag (S284).

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates bonus end time command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated bonus end time command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. An hour command transmission process is executed (S285), and the bonus end check process is terminated.

<Bonus activation check process>
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process executed in step S28 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the MB is operating (S290). If it is determined that the MB is in operation (YES), the main CPU 93 executes a CB operation process for operating the CB (S291) and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the MB has been won (S292). If it is determined that the MB has been won, the main CPU 93 executes MB operation processing for operating the MB (S293).

  Next, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S294). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated bonus start command data in a communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. The process is executed (S295), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S292 that the MB has not been won, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a replay is displayed (S296). Specifically, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a “replay-replay-replay” combination called “no transition lip” is displayed along the active line.

  When determining that the replay has not been displayed (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the replay is displayed (YES), the main CPU 93 makes an automatic insertion request so that the automatic insertion process is executed in S51 of the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 66 (S297). .

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not RT5 Lip is displayed (S298). Specifically, the main CPU 93 determines whether any combination of “RT5 transition lip_1” to “RT5 transition lip_16” or “7 lip_RT5_01” to “7 lip_RT5_06” is displayed along the valid line. Judging. If it is determined that the RT5 lip is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT5 lip is displayed (YES), the main CPU 93 adds a predetermined number of games to the value of the pseudo BB, that is, the pseudo BB counter that counts the number of games in the RT5 gaming state (S299). In this embodiment, since the pseudo BB continues 50 games from the game in which the pseudo BB target replay is won internally, the predetermined number of games added to the value of the pseudo BB counter is 51.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93. This process is executed every 1.1172 milliseconds.

  First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 93 executes an input port check process shown in FIG. 78 (S321). In this process, the main CPU 93 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the sub control board 42.

  For example, the main CPU 93 stores input state command data representing on-edge and off-edge information of various switches including the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 64 and stop switch 7S in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 95.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes timer update processing (S322). Subsequently, the main CPU 93 executes an effect timer update process (S323). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S324).

  More specifically, the main CPU 93 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in response to a request for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, that is, in response to the start operation. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, the main CPU 93 performs control so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops in response to the stop operation.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a lamp / 7SEG driving process (S325). For example, the main CPU 93 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Next, the main CPU 93 restores the register (S326), and terminates the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check processing>
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing the input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93.

  First, the main CPU 93 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 93 stores the previous interrupt, that is, the state of the input port before one interrupt in the main RAM 95 (S331), and stores the current input port state in the main RAM 95 (S332).

  As described above, the main CPU 93 can check the states of both input ports by comparing the state of the input port before one interrupt with the current state of the input port. Thus, it is checked whether the state of the input port has changed, for example, whether the MAX bet button 14 or the 1 bet button 15 has been pressed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 95 (S333). In the present embodiment, the on-edge refers to a state where the button is pressed, and the off-edge refers to a state where the button is released.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates input state command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated input state command data in a communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. The transmission process is executed (S334), and the input port check process is terminated.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 102 of the sub control board 42 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a power-on process of the sub CPU 102 at the time of power-on.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an initialization process (S350). In this process, the sub CPU 102 performs error check of the sub RAM 103 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task and a sound control task which are task groups for timer interrupt synchronization, and a mother task shown in FIG. 82 which is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 80 (S351). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 102 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 102 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving the timer interrupt event message, It is a process which performs the process which controls a lighting state.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 81 (S352). In the sound control task, the sub CPU 102 controls the sound output state from the speakers 23L and 23R.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the mother task (S353) and ends the power-on process. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the liquid crystal display device 11 when an image of one frame is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. Is used.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the lamp control task activated in step S351 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes a timer interrupt initialization process (S360). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization processing of lamp related data (S361).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 waits for a timer interrupt (S362). In this process, until the sub CPU 102 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds, the sub CPU 102 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization.

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

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 81 (S363). In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed.

  In this embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S363, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S363, the processes of steps S372 and S373 are executed in the sound control task shown in FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a lamp data analysis process (S364), executes a lamp effect execution process (S365), and executes the process of step S362.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the sound control task activated in step S352 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an initialization process of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 23L and 23R (S370). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a task in the next priority of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization that is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S371).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes sound data analysis processing (S372), performs sound effect execution processing (S373), and executes processing in step S371.

<Mother task>
FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the mother task activated in step S353 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  In the mother task, the sub CPU 102 activates the main task (S380), activates the main board communication task (S381), and activates the animation task (S382).

<Main task>
FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the main task activated in step S380 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  In the main task, the sub CPU 102 executes a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (S390) and waits for a VSYNC interrupt (S391). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a drawing process (S392), and executes the process of step S391.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task activated in step S381 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization of the communication message queue (S400), and checks the received command (S401).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S402). If it is determined that a command different from the previous command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the process of step S401.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the received command is a legitimate command, creates game information from the received command, and creates it. The game information is stored in the sub RAM 103 (S403). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a command analysis process shown in FIG. 85 (S404), and executes the process of step S401.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in step S404 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an effect content determination process shown in FIG. 87 (S410), executes a ramp data determination process (S411), executes a sound data determination process (S412), and registers each determined data. In step S413, the command analysis process is terminated.

<Anime task>
FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the animation task activated in step S382 of the mother task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 checks a change from the previous game information (S420). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 indicates that the current game information updated by the interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG. 77 is the game information registered in the sub RAM 103 in the previous interrupt processing. Check if the game information is different.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes object control processing (S421). Specifically, when a check result indicating that the game information has changed is obtained in step S420, the sub CPU 102 controls the image according to the change in the game information.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 102 executes animation task management processing (S422). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 manages the order of images displayed in various effects. When executing the animation task management process, the sub CPU 102 executes the process of step S420.

<Production content determination process>
FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing executed in step S410 of the command analysis processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received (S430). If it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the initialization command reception process (S431), and ends the effect content determination process. In the initialization command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as the initialization command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received (S432). If it is determined that a medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a medal insertion command reception process (S433), and ends the effect content determination process. In the medal insertion command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a medal insertion command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a medal insertion command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a start command has been received (S434). If it is determined that a start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a start command reception process shown in FIG. 88 (S435), and ends the effect content determination process. In the start command receiving process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a start command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether a reel rotation start command has been received (S436). If it is determined that a reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a reel rotation start command reception process (S437), and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel rotation start command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a reel rotation start command is set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (S438). If it is determined that a reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a reel stop command reception process (S439), and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel stop command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a reel stop command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a winning operation command has been received (S440). If it is determined that a winning action command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a winning action command reception process shown in FIG. 89 (S441), and ends the effect content determination process. In the winning operation command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a winning operation command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (S442). If it is determined that a bonus start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a bonus start command reception process (S443), and ends the effect content determination process. In the bonus start command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a bonus start command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (S444). If it is determined that a bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a bonus end command reception process (S445), and ends the effect content determination process. In the bonus end command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a bonus end command is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a bonus end command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether an input state command has been received (S446). If it is determined that the input state command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the input state command reception process shown in FIG. 90 (S447), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the input state command reception process, for example, the main CPU 93 transmits as an input state command whether each operation unit is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S446 that the input state command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process executed in step S435 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state representing the gaming state determined in the previous game as the current gaming state (S450). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 91 for performing the lottery process according to the set gaming state (S451).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the RT state is less than 2 (S452). Here, the RT state represents each of the RT0 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. For example, the RT state in the RT0 gaming state is 0, and the RT state in the RT1 gaming state is 1. That is, in S452, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state.

  Here, if it is determined that the RT state is not less than 2 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the process when the tart command is received. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT state is less than 2 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the penalty game number is 0 (S453).

  If it is determined that the penalty game number is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 resets the penalty state flag (S454). On the other hand, when it is determined that the penalty game number is not 0 (NO), or after executing the process of step S454, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the penalty game number is greater than 0 (S455).

  If it is determined that the penalty game number is greater than zero (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the penalty game number (S456). On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of penalty games is not greater than 0 (NO), or after executing the process of step S456, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of grace games is greater than 0 (S457).

  Here, if it is determined that the number of grace games is not greater than 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the process when the start command is received. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of grace games is greater than 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the number of grace games (S458), and ends the start command reception process.

<Process when receiving a winning action command>
FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a winning action command reception process executed in step S441 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes a penalty setting process shown in FIG. 92 for setting the number of penalty games and the like (S460). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the second gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 93 (S461), and ends the winning operation command reception process.

<Process when receiving input status command>
FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing the input state command reception process executed in step S447 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. In the input status command reception process, the sub CPU 102 executes the fourth extra selection lottery process (S470).

<First lottery process by gaming state>
FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing the first gaming state-specific lottery process executed in step S451 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “general” (S480). Here, if it is determined that the gaming state is “general medium” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the first general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 94 (S481). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the second general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 98 (S482), and ends the first gaming state-specific lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S480 that the gaming state is not “general” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “high probability of ART” (S483). Here, if it is determined that the gaming state is “ART high probability” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the first ART high probability lottery process shown in FIGS. 100 and 101 (S484). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the second ART high-probability lottery process shown in FIG. 102 (S485), and ends the first gaming state-specific lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S483 that the gaming state is not “ART high probability” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “ART ready” (S486). If it is determined that the gaming state is “ART ready” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the first ART preparing lottery process shown in FIG. 104 (S487), and the first gaming state-specific lottery. The process ends.

  If it is determined in step S486 that the gaming state is not “ART ready” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “ART in progress” (S488). Here, if it is determined that the gaming state is “ART in progress” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the first ART lottery process shown in FIGS. 106 and 107 (S489), and determines the first gaming state. The lottery process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S488 that the gaming state is not “ART in progress” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “selecting extra” (S490). Here, if it is determined that the gaming state is “selecting extra” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the first extra selection lottery process shown in FIGS. 109 and 110 (S491). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the second extra selection lottery process shown in FIG. 111 (S492), and ends the first gaming state-specific lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S490 that the gaming state is not “selecting extra” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “adding extra game” (S493). Here, when it is determined that the gaming state is “in an extra game” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes an extra game lottery process (S494), and ends the first game state-specific lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S493 that the gaming state is not “in-game” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “waiting for normal return” (S495).

  Here, when it is determined that the gaming state is “waiting for normal return” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the lottery process for waiting for normal return shown in FIG. 123 (S496). The lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is not “waiting for normal return” (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the first gaming state-specific lottery process.

<Penalty setting process>
FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing a penalty setting process executed in step S460 of the winning action command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have been stopped by an irregular stop operation, that is, by irregular pressing (S500). In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes an irregular stop operation determination unit.

  Here, irregular pressing in the present embodiment refers to an operation in which the reels 3C, 3R other than the reel 3L are first stopped when the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is not notified.

  If it is determined in step S500 that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have not been stopped due to irregular pressing (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the penalty setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have been stopped by irregular pressing (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of grace games (number of grace games) is 0 (S501).

  If it is determined that the number of grace games is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the MB is operating or whether the internal winning combination is included in the first winning combination group (S502). . The first winning combinations in the present embodiment are “out of”, “MB”, “lip 1 without transition”, “lip 2 without transition”, “SB lip 1”, “SB lip 2”, “SB template”. , “RT2 Lip 2nd”, “RT2 Lip 3rd”, “RT2K Lip 1st”, “RT3 Lip 2nd”, “RT3 Lip 3rd”, “Medium Correct Bell”, “Right 312 Correct Bell” and “Right 321 Correct Bell” Consists of.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the MB is not operating and the internal winning combination is not included in the first winning combination group (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the penalty setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the MB is operating or the internal winning combination is included in the first winning combination group (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the grace specified value (for example, 20) determined in advance for the number of grace games. (Game) is set (S503). Thus, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a grace game number setting means.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets a predetermined number of high prescribed games, that is, a penalty high prescribed value (for example, 10 games) (S504), sets a penalty state flag (S505), and sets a penalty. Exit. In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a penalty giving means.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the number of grace games is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the MB is operating or whether the internal winning combination is included in the second winning combination group ( S506).

  The second winning combination group in the present embodiment is an internal winning combination that is relatively advantageous to the player in the first winning combination group. Specifically, “RT2 Lip 2nd”, “RT2 Lip 3rd” , “RT2K Lip 1st”, “RT3 Lip 2nd”, “RT3 Lip 3rd”, “Medium Correct Bell”, “Right 312 Correct Bell” and “Right 321 Correct Bell”.

  If it is determined in step S506 that the MB is in operation or the internal winning combination is included in the second winning combination group (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets a grace prescribed value for the number of grace games (S507). .

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the number of penalty games that is set in advance to the number of low prescribed games that is set to be smaller than the penalty high prescribed value, that is, the penalty low prescribed value (for example, 5 games) (S508), and sets the penalty state flag ( S509), the penalty setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S506 that the MB is not operating and the internal winning combination is not included in the second winning combination group (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines that the sub CPU 102 has the internal winning combination No. It is determined whether it is included in the three winning combinations (S510).

  The third winning combination group in the present embodiment is an internal winning combination that is relatively unfavorable for the player in the first winning combination group. Specifically, the “winning”, “MB”, “ It consists of “No Lip 1”, “No Lip 2”, “SB Lip 1”, “SB Lip 2” and “SB Template”.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the internal winning combination is not included in the third winning combination group (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the penalty setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the internal winning combination is included in the third winning combination group (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets a grace prescribed value for the number of grace games (S511), and ends the penalty setting process. .

<Second lottery processing according to gaming state>
FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing the second gaming state-specific lottery process executed in step S461 of the winning operation command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “general” (S520). If it is determined that the gaming state is “general medium” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the third general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 99 (S521), and the second gaming state-specific lottery process. Exit.

  If it is determined in step S520 that the gaming state is not “general” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “high probability of ART” (S522). Here, if it is determined that the gaming state is “ART high probability” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the third ART high probability lottery process shown in FIG. 103 (S523), and the second gaming state. Ends another lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the gaming state is not “ART high probability” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “ART ready” (S524). If it is determined that the gaming state is “ART ready” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the second ART preparing lottery process shown in FIG. 105 (S525), and the second gaming state lottery is performed. The process ends.

  If it is determined in step S524 that the gaming state is not “ART ready” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the gaming state is “ART in progress” (S526). If it is determined that the gaming state is “ART in progress” (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the second lottery process during the second ART shown in FIG. 108 (S527), and performs the second gaming state-specific lottery process. finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is not “ART in progress” (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the second gaming state-specific lottery process.

<First general lottery processing>
FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing the first general medium lottery process executed in step S481 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes the general medium first game lottery process shown in FIG. 95 (S540). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART direct hit flag is OFF (S541).

  If it is determined that the ART direct hit flag is OFF (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the penalty game number is 0 (S542). If it is determined that the penalty game number is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the ART high probability activated game number (S543).

  If it is determined in step S542 that the ART direct hit flag is OFF (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of waiting games for direct hit ART is 0 or more (S544). Here, if it is determined that the number of active standby games per ART is 0 or more (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the number of active standby games per ART (S545).

  If it is determined in step S542 that the number of penalty games is not 0 (NO), or if it is determined in step S544 that the number of waiting games for direct hitting ART is not 0 or more (NO), or step S543 or step S545 After executing the above process, the sub CPU 102 executes the ART addition selection stock lottery process shown in FIG. 96 (S546).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the ART direct lottery process shown in FIG. 92 (S547), executes the mini-slot lottery process (S548), and ends the first general medium lottery process. Here, in the mini-slot lottery process, when three replays are won in succession, mini-slot lottery is performed, and whether or not the ART is won is determined based on the lottery result.

  As for the winning chance of the minislot lottery, 3% and 25% are selected with a probability of 50% when 3 replays are won, and 25% is selected when 4 replays are won. The result of the minislot lottery is displayed as an effect by the sub CPU 102 as a result of lottery by the slot machine displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

<General game 1 lottery processing>
FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing the general medium first game lottery process executed in step S540 of the first general medium lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional game state to “medium” (S550). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets a ceiling specified value for the number of ceiling games (S551). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the ART end flag to ON (S552).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART end flag is ON (S553). If it is determined that the ART end flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “ART end” as the game number management mode lottery type (S554).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART end flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART high probability end flag is ON (S555). If it is determined that the ART high probability end flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the general medium first game lottery process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART high probability end flag is ON (YES), or after executing the process of step S554, the sub CPU 102 turns the ART end flag OFF (S556) and sets the ART high probability end flag. It is turned off (S557), and the general first game lottery process is terminated.

<ART addition selection stock lottery processing>
FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing the ART addition selection stock lottery process executed in step S546 of the first general medium lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the penalty state flag is ON and whether or not the RT state is greater than 1 (S560). Here, when it is determined that the penalty state flag is ON or the RT state is greater than 1 (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the ART addition selection stock lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the penalty state flag is not ON and the RT state is not greater than 1 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the ART direct hit flag is ON and the MB is not activated. It is determined whether the internal winning combination is “medium chelip” or “confirmed bell” (S561).

  Here, when the ART direct hit flag is not ON, the MB is not in operation, and the internal winning combination is determined to be neither “medium chelip” nor “fixed bell” (NO), the sub CPU 102 ART addition selection stock lottery processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ART hit flag is ON, or if it is determined that the MB is not operating and the internal winning combination is “medium chelip” or “confirmed bell” (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the first normal The extra selection lottery process is executed (S562), and the ART extra selection lottery process is terminated.

<Lottery processing for direct ART>
FIG. 97 is a flowchart showing the ART direct hitting process executed in step S547 of the first general medium lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the penalty state flag is ON and whether or not the RT state is greater than 1 (S570). If it is determined that the penalty state flag is ON or the RT state is greater than 1 (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the ART direct lottery process.

  On the other hand, if the penalty state flag is not ON and it is determined that the RT state is not greater than 1 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART direct hit flag is ON (S571). If it is determined that the ART direct hit flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 performs an ART direct hitting based on the ART direct hitting table shown in FIG. 62 (S572).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the ART direct winning lottery is non-winning (S573). If the sub CPU 102 determines that the lottery result is non-winning (YES), the lottery processing for the ART direct hitting is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery result is not non-winning, that is, the lottery result is winning (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the ART direct hit flag to ON (S574). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets a predetermined ART specified value for the number of remaining games of the ART (hereinafter referred to as “the number of remaining ART games”) (S575), and ends the ART direct lottery process.

<Second general lottery process>
FIG. 98 is a flowchart showing the second general medium lottery process executed in step S547 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART direct hit flag is ON (S580). If it is determined that the ART direct hit flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “ART in progress” to the provisional gaming state (S581). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a second normal addition selection lottery process shown in FIG. 120 (S582).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART direct hit flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART high probability activated game number is 0 (S584). Here, if it is determined that the number of ART high-probability activated games is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the ART high-probability transition flag to ON (S585), and sets “ART high probability” to the provisional gaming state. (S586).

  In step S584, when it is determined that the number of ART high-probability activated games is not 0 (NO), or after the processing of step S582 or S586 is completed, the sub CPU 102 changes the game state transition at the time of first lock occurrence shown in FIG. The process is executed (S587), and the second general lottery process is terminated.

<3rd general lottery process>
FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing the third general medium lottery process executed in step S521 of the second gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes the second gaming state ART transition process shown in FIG. 117 (S590). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the second lock occurrence gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 115 (S591), and ends the third general lottery process.

<First ART high probability medium lottery processing>
100 and 101 are flowcharts showing the first ART high-probability lottery process executed in step S484 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART high probability transition flag is ON (S600). Here, if it is determined that the ART high probability transition flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns the ART high probability transition flag OFF (S601) and sets the ART high probability remaining value to the ART high probability remaining value. Is set (S602).

  If it is determined in step S600 that the ART high probability transition flag is not ON (NO), or after executing the process of step S602, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the RT state is greater than 1 (S603).

  If it is determined that the RT state is not greater than 1 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of missed revival activated games is greater than 0 (S604). Here, if it is determined that the number of missed revival activated games waiting is greater than 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the number of missed revival activated games waiting (S605).

  If it is determined in step S603 that the RT state is greater than 1 (YES), if it is determined in step S604 that the number of missed recovery games waiting to be activated is not greater than 0 (NO), or after executing the processing of step S605 The sub CPU 102 determines whether the penalty state flag is ON and whether the RT state is greater than 1 (S606).

  If it is determined that the penalty state flag is ON or the RT state is greater than 1 (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the ART high probability total game number (S607).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the loss restoration flag is ON, and whether or not the number of games waiting for the loss restoration is 0 (S608). Here, if it is determined that the loss recovery flag is ON and the number of games waiting to be recovered is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the first normal addition selection lottery process shown in FIG. (S609).

  When it is determined in S606 that the penalty state flag is not ON and the RT state is not greater than 1 (NO), or in S608, it is determined that the loss recovery flag is not ON or the number of games waiting for loss recovery is not 0 (NO) Alternatively, after executing the process of step S609, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the MB is inoperative (S610).

  If it is determined that the MB is not activated (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the ART high probability remaining game number (S611). On the other hand, when it is determined that the MB is not in operation (NO), that is, when it is determined that the MB is in operation, or after the processing of step S611 is performed, the sub CPU 102 performs the detach reel action lottery in the main CPU 93. It is determined whether or not the player has won (S612).

  If it is determined that the winning reel action lottery has been won (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the number of occurrences of aiming (S613). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the result of the lost reel action lottery is “next lever aligned” (S614).

  If it is determined that the result of the lost reel action lottery is “next lever aligned” (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lost recovery flag is OFF (S615).

  If it is determined that the loss revival flag is OFF (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the loss revival flag to ON (S616), and sets the ART high probability of the deviation revival activation specified value to the number of missed revival activation waiting games. Set (S617).

  If it is determined in step S612 that the lost reel action lottery has not been won (NO), if it is determined in step S615 that the lost recovery flag is not OFF (NO), or after the processing of step S617 is executed. The sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the confirmation standby flag is OFF, and whether or not the missed reel action state acquired from the main at the start of the game is “confirmed” (S618).

  Here, when it is determined that the confirmed standby flag is OFF and the reel action state acquired from the main at the start of the game is “Confirmed” (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the confirmed standby flag to ON. (S619).

  In step S618, when it is determined that the confirmation waiting flag is not OFF, or the reel action state acquired from the main at the start of the game is not “confirmed” (NO), or after executing the process of step S619, the sub CPU 102 Determines whether or not the confirmation waiting flag is ON (S620).

  If it is determined that the confirmed standby flag is NO (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the confirmed standby game number (S621). If it is determined that the confirmation waiting flag is not NO (NO), or after executing the process of step S621, the sub CPU 102 ends the first ART high-probability lottery process.

<Second ART high probability medium lottery processing>
FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing the second ART high-probability lottery process executed in step S485 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the loss recovery flag is ON, and whether or not the number of games waiting for recovery from recovery is 0 (S630). Here, if the loss recovery flag is not ON, or if it is determined that the number of games waiting for loss recovery is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the RT state is less than 2 and when the MB is not operating. It is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is “SB Lip 1” or “SB Lip 2” (S631).

  If it is determined in step S631 that the RT state is not less than 2 or the internal winning combination when the MB is not operating is “SB lip 1” or “SB lip 2” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines the fixed standby regulation game. It is determined whether or not the number is 0 and whether or not the determined waiting game number is equal to or greater than the determined waiting specified game number (S632).

  If it is determined in step S632 that the number of fixed standby prescribed games is 0 or the number of fixed standby games is not equal to or larger than the number of fixed standby prescribed games (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the game stop command for effect display of the game start command. It is determined whether or not the number is “6” (S636).

  If it is determined in step S636 that the game stop execution number for effect display of the game start command is not “6” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART high probability remaining game number is zero. (S637).

  If it is determined in step S637 that the ART high probability remaining game number is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the ART high probability remaining game number based on the addition lottery table (not shown) of the ART high probability remaining game number. A game number addition lottery process is executed (S638).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 adds the lottery result of the addition lottery process of the ART high probability remaining game number to the ART high probability remaining game number (S639). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART high probability remaining game number is 0 (S640). Here, if it is determined that the number of remaining ART high probability games is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a game state general transition process shown in FIG. 118 (S641).

  If it is determined in step S630 that the loss recovery flag is ON and the number of games waiting for loss recovery is 0 (YES), in step S631, the RT state is less than 2 and the MB is not operating. If it is determined that the internal winning combination is “SB Lip 1” or “SB Lip 2” (YES), in step S632, the fixed standby prescribed game number is 0 or the fixed standby game number is the fixed standby prescribed game number. If it is determined that the number is not above (YES), or if it is determined in step S636 that the game stop execution number for effect display of the game start command is “6” (YES), the sub CPU 102 changes to FIG. A transition process during the first gaming state ART shown is executed (S643). Next, the sub CPU 102 adds the ART specified value to the number of remaining ART games (S644).

  When it is determined in step S637 that the ART high probability remaining game number is not 0 (NO), in step S640, when it is determined that the ART high probability remaining game number is not 0 (NO), or the process of step S641 is executed. After that, the sub CPU 102 executes the first lock occurrence gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 114 and ends the second ART high-probability lottery process.

<3 ART high probability medium lottery processing>
FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing the third ART high-probability lottery process executed in step S523 of the second gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes the second gaming state ART transition process shown in FIG. 117 (S650). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the second lock occurrence gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 115 (S651), and ends the third ART high-probability lottery process.

<Lottery processing in preparation for the first ART>
FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing the first ART preparing lottery process executed in step S487 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes a lottery process by adding the number of ART games directly shown in FIG. 121 (S660). Next, the sub CPU 102 performs a normal addition selection lottery for selecting the number of games to be added to the ART based on the normal addition selection lottery table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 (S661).

  Here, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the normal selection selection lottery is winning (S662). If it is determined that the lottery result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the lottery result in the basic payout table of the individual stock information (S663).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets “per addition selection” in the stock flag of the individual stock information (S664). Next, the sub CPU 102 performs an addition selection continuation state lottery for lottery of the continuation state of the addition selection based on the ART addition selection continuation state lottery table shown in FIGS.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the result of the addition selection continuation state lottery to the continuation state of the individual stock information (S666). Next, the sub CPU 102 stocks the stock individual information in the storage area allocated to the sub RAM 103 (S667).

  When it is determined in step S662 that the lottery result of the normal addition selection lottery is not a winning prize (NO), or after the processing of step S667 is executed, the sub CPU 102, based on the addition game lottery table shown in FIG. An extra game lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform an extra game (S668).

  Here, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the extra game lottery is a win (S669). Here, if it is determined that the lottery result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “addition game” to the stock flag of the individual stock information for the lottery result (S670), and the individual individual information is stored in the sub RAM 103. Stock in the storage area allocated to (S671).

  In step S669, when it is determined that the lottery result of the extra game lottery is not winning (NO), or after executing the process of step S671, the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state to “ART in progress” (S672). The lottery process during the first ART preparation is terminated.

<Lottery process in preparation for 2nd ART>
FIG. 105 is a flowchart showing the second ART preparing lottery process executed in step S525 of the second gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the provisional gaming state is “ART in progress” (S680). If it is determined that the provisional gaming state is not “ART in progress” (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the second ART preparing lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the provisional game state is “ART in progress” (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the RT state is 0, whether the internal winning combination is “medium correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer”. It is determined whether or not “bell” or “right 321 correct bell” and whether or not the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L (S681).

  Here, it is determined that the RT state is 0, the internal winning combination is “middle correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer bell”, or “right 321 correct answer bell”, and the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L. In this case (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the lottery process during the second ART preparation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT state is not 0, the internal winning combination is not “middle correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer bell” or “right 321 correct answer bell”, or the first stop reel is not other than the left reel 3L. (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is 3 or more (S682).

  If it is determined that the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is 3 or more (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the lottery process during the second ART preparation. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT state after the third stop reel has stopped is not 3 or more (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state to “ART ready” (S683), and prepares the second ART. The medium lottery process is terminated.

<Lottery processing during the first ART>
106 and 107 are flowcharts showing the first ART lottery process executed in step S489 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes a lottery process by adding the number of ART games as shown in FIG. 121 (S690). Next, the sub CPU 102 performs ART extra selection lottery for selecting the number of games to be added to ART based on the ART extra selection lottery table shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 (S691).

  Here, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the ART addition selection lottery is winning (S692). If it is determined that the lottery result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 102 stores the lottery result in the basic payout table of the individual stock information (S693).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets “per addition selection” to the stock flag of the individual stock information (S694). Next, the sub CPU 102 performs an addition selection continuation state lottery for lottering the continuation state of the addition selection based on the ART addition selection continuation state lottery table shown in FIG. 59 (S695). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the result of the addition selection continuation state lottery to the continuation state of the individual stock information (S696).

  If it is determined in step S692 that the lottery result of the ART addition selection lottery is not winning (NO), or after executing the process of step S696, the sub CPU 102 determines that the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is “RT4 transition A "Or" RT4 transition B "is determined (S697). Here, “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” is a special role.

  Here, if it is determined that the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” (YES), based on the lottery table with the straight addition of the ART shown in FIG. Then, the lottery with the ART added is performed (S698).

  Here, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the random addition lottery in the ART addition game is winning (S699). If it is determined that the lottery result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “addition game” to the stock flag of the individual stock information (S700). Next, the sub CPU 102 stocks the stock individual information in the storage area allocated to the sub RAM 103 (S701).

  If it is determined in step S697 that the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is not “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” (NO), if it is determined that the lottery result of the straight addition lottery game is not winning ( NO) Or, after executing the process of step S701, the sub CPU 102 executes the extra game stock lottery process shown in FIG. 122 (S702).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART remaining game number is greater than 0, whether or not the additional game flag is OFF, and whether or not the post-pseudo BB additional game flag is OFF (S710).

  Here, if the ART remaining game number is greater than 0, the additional game flag is OFF, and it is determined that the post-pseudo BB additional game flag is OFF (YES), the sub CPU 102 counts 1 from the ART remaining game number. Is subtracted (S711).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of remaining ART games is not greater than 0, the additional game flag is not OFF, or the post-pseudo BB additional game flag is not OFF (NO), or after executing the process of step S711, The sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the total number of ART games (S712).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional game state to “ART in progress” (S713). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not “addition game” is set in the stock flag being released (S715).

  Here, if it is determined that “additional game” is set in the stock flag being released (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state to “additional game” (S716). On the other hand, when it is determined that “additional game” is not set in the stock flag being released (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether “per addition selection” is set in the stock flag being released. Judgment is made (S717).

  Here, if it is determined that “per addition selection” is set in the stock flag being released (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state to “selecting addition” (S718).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that “per addition selection” is not set in the stock flag being released (NO), the sub CPU 102 discards the stock being released (S719). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the stock type of the stock being released to “no stock being released” (S720).

  Step S716. After executing the processing of S718 or S720, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the provisional gaming state is “ART in progress”, whether the number of remaining ART games is 0, stock individual information in the storage areas A to D, or not. It is determined whether or not it is stored, and whether or not the extra game flag is OFF (S721).

  Here, when it is determined that the provisional gaming state is “ART in progress”, the number of remaining ART games is 0, the stock individual information is not stored in the storage areas A to D, and the extra gaming flag is OFF (YES), the sub CPU 102 performs an ART pullback lottery for performing an ART pullback lottery with a predetermined probability (S722).

  Here, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the ART pullback lottery is “out” (S723), and when it is determined that the lottery result of the ART pullback lottery is not “out” (NO), The lottery result is set in the ART pullback flag (S724), and the ART specified value is added to the number of remaining ART games (S725).

  In step S723, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the lottery result of the ART pullback lottery is “out of” (YES), or after executing the process of step S725, the sub CPU 102 determines that the game number management mode lottery type is selected. “ART end” is set (S726). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state to “medium” (S727), and sets the ART end flag (S728).

  In step S721, the provisional gaming state is not “ART in progress”, the number of remaining ART games is not zero, stock individual information is stored in any of the storage areas A to D, or the extra gaming flag is not OFF. If it is determined (NO), or after executing the process of step S728, the sub CPU 102 ends the lottery process during the first ART.

<Lottery processing during 2nd ART>
FIG. 108 is a flowchart showing the second ART lottery process executed in step S527 of the second gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the provisional gaming state is “general” and the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is 2 or more (S730). Here, when it is determined that the provisional gaming state is “general” and the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is 2 or more (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state to “general”. “Medium” is set (S731). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets an ART end flag (S732).

  In step S730, when it is determined that the provisional gaming state is not “general”, or the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is not 2 or more (NO), or after executing the process of step S732, The sub CPU 102 ends the lottery process during the second ART.

<First lottery selection lottery process>
FIG. 109 and FIG. 110 are flowcharts illustrating the first extra selection-selected lottery process executed in step S491 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 sets the contents of the use table in the pre-shuffle payout table (S740). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the peeping activation flag is “peeping in operation” (S741).

  If the sub CPU 102 determines that the peeping activation flag is “peeping in operation” (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the peeping activation flag to “none” (S742). On the other hand, when it is determined that the peeping activation flag is not “peeping in operation” (NO), or after executing the process of step S742, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the peeping activation flag is “peeping”. It is determined whether or not (S743).

  Here, if it is determined that the peeping activation flag is “with peeping” (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the peeping activation flag to “peeping in operation” (S744). On the other hand, when it is determined that the peeping activation flag is not “peeping” (NO), or after executing the process of step S743, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the peeping activation flag is “peeping in operation”. It is determined whether or not (S745).

  Here, when it is determined that the peeping activation flag is “peeping in operation” (YES), the sub CPU 102 performs the extra selection special function activation lottery based on the special function activation lottery table shown in FIG. (S746).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the extra selection special function activation lottery is “smash” (S747). Here, when it is determined that the lottery result of the extra selection special function activation lottery is “collapsed” (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the number of elements to be collapsed based on the collapsed number lottery table shown in FIG. The lottery selection lottery number lottery is performed (S748). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the lottery result as the number to be crushed (S749), and sets 1 as the addition selection determination game number (S750).

  If it is determined in step S747 that the lottery result of the extra selection special function activation lottery is not “smashed” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the lottery result of the extra selection special function activation lottery is “peek”. Is determined (S751).

  When it is determined that the lottery result of the extra selection special function activation lottery is “peep” (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “peep” is set in the peek activation flag (S752), and the additional selection is determined. 2 is set as the number of games (S753).

  When it is determined in step S751 that the lottery result of the extra selection special function activation lottery is not “peek” (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets 1 as the number of extra selection determination games (S754).

  In step S745, when it is determined that the peeping activation flag is not “peeping in operation” (NO), or after executing the processing of step S750, S753, or S754, the sub CPU 102 determines that the number of addition selection determination games is 1. It is determined whether or not (S755).

  Here, if it is determined that the number of addition selection determination games is 1 (YES), the sub CPU 102 performs an addition selection continuation state lottery based on the addition selection continuation state lottery table shown in FIG. 59 (S756). .

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the extra selection continuation state lottery is not “non-continuous” (S757), and when it is determined that the lottery result of the extra selection continuation state lottery is not “non-continuous”. (YES), the lottery result is set in the continuation state payout table (S758).

  If it is determined in step S755 that the number of games to be added selection decision is not 1 (NO), if it is determined in step S757 that the lottery result of the addition selection continuation state lottery is not “non-continuation” (NO), or step S758. After executing the above process, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the MB is not operating and the internal winning combination is “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” (S759).

  Here, if the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is determined to be “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the ART addition game straight line lottery shown in FIG. On the basis of the table, a lottery with an ART addition game is performed (S760).

  Here, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the random addition lottery with the ART addition is winning (S761). If it is determined that the lottery result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “addition game” to the stock flag of the individual stock information (S762).

  If it is determined in step S759 that the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is not “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” (NO), it is determined in step S761 that the lottery result of the straight addition lottery game is not winning. If it is determined (NO), or after executing the process of step S762, the sub CPU 102 executes the extra game stock lottery process shown in FIG. 122 (S763).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines the arrangement of the use table at random (S764), subtracts 1 from the number of added game determination games (S765), and ends the first addition selection lottery process.

<Second lottery selection lottery process>
FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing the second over-selection lottery process executed in step S492 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of additional selection determination games is 0 (S770). If it is determined that the number of additional selection determination games is 0 (YES), the addition shown in FIG. 59 is performed. An additional selection continuation state lottery based on the selection continuation state lottery table is performed (S771).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the addition selection continuation state lottery is “non-continuation” (S772), and determines that the lottery result of the addition selection continuation state lottery is “non-continuation”. (YES), the provisional game state is set to “ART in progress” (S773).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result of the extra selection continuing state lottery is not “non-continuous” (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the lottery result of the extra selection continuing state lottery is “continuation D” to “continuation F”. It is determined whether or not (S774).

  Here, when it is determined that the lottery result of the additional selection continuation state lottery is “continuation D” to “continuation F” (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional gaming state to “ART in progress”. (S775) and the stock release sign flag is cleared (S776).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery result of the extra selection continuation state lottery is not any of “continuation D” to “continuation F” (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional game state to “selecting addition”. (S777). If it is determined in step S770 that the number of games to be selected for addition is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the provisional game state to “selecting an additional” (S778).

  After executing the process of step S773, S776, S777, or S778, if the pseudo BB winning state is ON, the sub CPU 102 sets “between BB flags” to the provisional gaming state (S779).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of additional selection determination games is 0 (S780). If it is determined that the number of additional selection determination games is 0 (YES), the number of additional games to be acquired is permitted. The flag is turned ON (S781).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of games to be selected for addition is not 0 (NO), or after executing the process of step S781, the sub CPU 102 ends the second lottery process during selection for addition.

<Lottery processing during selection of 4th extra>
FIG. 112 and FIG. 113 are flowcharts illustrating the fourth extra selection lottery process executed in step S470 of the input state command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the additional game number acquisition permission flag is ON and the third stop reel has stopped (S790). Here, when it is determined that the added game number acquisition permission flag is not ON or after the third stop reel has stopped (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the fourth added selection lottery process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the added game number acquisition permission flag is ON and the third stop reel has stopped (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the no-operation command input information represents the MAX bet button 14 or not. It is determined whether or not (S791).

  If it is determined that the no-operation command input information represents the MAX bet button 14 (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns off the additional game number acquisition permission flag (S792) and sets a value corresponding to the selected payout position. It is added to the number of remaining ART games (S793). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets a value corresponding to the selected payout position as an additional selection notification game number (S794), and ends the fourth extra selection lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S791 that the no-operation command input information does not represent the MAX bet button 14 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the no-operation command input information represents the left stop button 17L. (S795).

  If it is determined that the no-operation command input information represents the left stop button 17L (YES), the sub CPU 102 moves the selected payout position by one element in the left direction within a range where the selected payout position can be selected. Shifting (S796), the fourth extra selection-selected lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that the no-operation command input information does not represent the left stop button 17L (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the no-operation command input information represents the right stop button 17R (S797). ).

  If it is determined that the no-operation command input information represents the right stop button 17R (YES), the sub CPU 102 moves the selected payout position by one element in the right direction within a range where the selected payout position can be selected. Shifting (S798), the fourth extra selection selection lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the no-operation command input information does not represent the right stop button 17R (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the no-operation command input information represents the middle stop button 17C (S799). ).

  Here, if it is determined that the non-operation command input information represents the middle stop button 17C (YES), the sub CPU 102 moves the selected payout position downward by one element within a range in which the selected payout position can be selected. The shifting (S800) and the fourth extra selection-selected lottery process are terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the no-operation command input information does not represent the middle stop button 17C (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the no-operation command input information represents the selection button 18 or the determination button 19. (S801). If it is determined that the non-operation command input information does not represent either the selection button 18 or the determination button 19 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the fourth extra selection lottery process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the no-operation command input information represents the selection button 18 or the determination button 19 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the peeping activation flag is “peeping in operation”. (S802).

  Here, when it is determined that the peeping activation flag is “peeping in operation” (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the selected payout position to a random position (S803), and the fourth extra selection selected lottery. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “in peeking operation” (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the selected payout position to a position where the maximum payout can be obtained (S804), and ends the fourth extra selection lottery process. To do.

<Lottery processing during extra game>
The lottery process during extra game is executed by the sub CPU 102 over a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) in step S494 of the first game state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  In the extra game lottery process, the sub CPU 102 notifies the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the RT gaming state does not change from the RT4 gaming state, and the reel for advantageously winning the internal winning combination 3L, 3C, 3R stop operation is notified.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 determines that “RT4 transition A”, “RT4 transition B”, “BAR ten”, “RT4K lip 1st”, “RT4K lip 2nd” and “RT4K lip 3rd” are determined as internal winning combinations. Sends a message prompting to display “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line and a stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to display “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line. Inform.

  Here, when “RT4 transition A” and “RT4 transition B” are determined as the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the number of additional selection determined games.

<Game state transition process when first lock occurs>
FIG. 114 is a flowchart showing the first lock occurrence gaming state transition process executed in step S587 of the second general medium lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect display game stop execution number of the game start command is “6” (S850), and the effect display game stop execution number of the game start command is “6”. If it is determined (YES), "ART ART" is set in the provisional game state (S851).

  In step S850, when it is determined that the game stop execution number for effect display of the game start command is not “6” (NO), or after executing the process of step S851, the sub CPU 102 determines the gaming state when the first lock is generated. End the transition process.

<Game state transition process when second lock occurs>
FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing the second lock occurrence gaming state transition process executed in step S591 of the third general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 99 and step S651 of the third ART high probability medium lottery process shown in FIG. It is.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect display game stop execution number of the game start command is “6” (S860), and the effect display game stop execution number of the game start command is “6”. If it is determined (YES), it is determined whether the RT state after the third stop reel has stopped is less than 3 and the gaming state is “waiting for normal return” (S861).

  If the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is less than 3 and it is determined that the gaming state is “waiting for normal return” (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets “ART” to the provisional gaming state. “Preparing” is set (S862).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT state after the stop of the third stop reel is not less than 3 or that the gaming state is not “waiting for normal return” (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the temporary gaming state as “ART in progress”. Is set (S863).

  In step S860, when it is determined that the game stop execution number for effect display of the game start command is not “6” (NO), or after executing the process of step S862 or S863, the sub CPU 102 determines that the second lock has occurred. The game state transition process ends.

<Transition process during the first game state ART>
FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing the first gaming state ART transition process executed in step S643 of the second ART high-probability lottery process shown in FIG. In the transition process during the first gaming state ART, the sub CPU 102 sets “ART in progress” to the provisional gaming state (S870), and executes the second normal extra selection lottery process shown in FIG. 120 (S871).

<Transition process during the second game state ART>
FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing a transition process in the second gaming state ART executed in step S590 of the third general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 99 and step S650 of the third ART high probability medium lottery process shown in FIG. is there.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the provisional gaming state is “ART in progress” and the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is 2 or less (S880), and the provisional gaming state is “ART in progress”. If it is determined that the RT state after the third stop reel has stopped is 2 or less (YES), “ART ready” is set in the provisional game state.

  In step S880, when it is determined that the provisional gaming state is not “ART in progress”, or the RT state after the third stop reel is stopped is not 2 or less (NO), or after executing the process of step S881 The sub CPU 102 ends the transition process during the second gaming state ART.

<Game state general transition process>
FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing the gaming state general medium transition process executed in step S641 of the second ART high probability medium lottery process shown in FIG. In the game state general transition process, the sub CPU 102 turns on the extra game end flag (S885), and sets the provisional game state to “general medium” (S886).

<First normal addition selection lottery processing>
FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing the first normal addition selection lottery process executed in step S609 of the first ART high-probability lottery process shown in FIGS. 100 and 101.

  First, the sub CPU 102 performs a normal addition selection lottery for performing a normal addition selection lottery for selecting the number of games to be added to the ART based on the normal addition selection lottery table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 (S890). Here, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery result of the normal selection selection lottery is non-winning (S891). When it is determined that the lottery result is non-winning (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the first normal addition selection lottery process.

  In step S91, when it is determined that the lottery result of the normal selection selection lottery is not non-winning (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the lottery result in the basic payout table of stock individual information (S892).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets “per addition selection” in the stock flag of the individual stock information (S893). Next, the sub CPU 102 performs an addition selection continuation state lottery for lottery of the continuation state of the addition selection based on the ART addition selection continuation state lottery table shown in FIG. 59 (S894). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the result of the addition selection continuation state lottery in the continuation state of the individual stock information (S895), and ends the first normal addition selection lottery process.

<Second normal addition selection lottery processing>
FIG. 120 is a flowchart showing the second normal extra selection lottery process executed in step S582 of the second general medium lottery process shown in FIG. 98 and step S871 of the transition process in the first gaming state ART shown in FIG. is there.

  First, the sub CPU 102 performs an ART initial hit addition lottery based on the ART initial hit addition lottery table shown in FIG. 50 (S902), and determines whether or not the lottery result is non-winning (S903). ).

  Here, when it is determined that the lottery result of the ART initial selection extra lottery is non-winning (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the second normal extra selection lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result of the ART selection bonus lottery is not non-winning (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the lottery result in the basic payout table of stock individual information (S904). .

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets “per addition selection” in the stock flag of the individual stock information (S905). Next, the sub CPU 102 performs an addition selection continuation state lottery for lottery of the continuation state of the addition selection based on the ART addition selection continuation state lottery table shown in FIG. 59 (S906). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the result of the addition selection continuation state lottery in the continuation state of the individual stock information (S907), and ends the second normal addition selection lottery process.

<Bart lottery processing with direct number of ART games>
FIG. 121 is a flowchart showing the number-of-art-games random lottery process executed in step S660 of the first ART preparing lottery process shown in FIG. 104 and step S690 of the first ART lottery process shown in FIGS. 106 and 107. is there.

  First, the sub CPU 102 performs a lottery by adding the number of games to be added to the ART based on the game number addition lottery table shown in FIG. 48 (S910), and determines whether the lottery result is greater than zero. Judgment is made (S911). If it is determined that the lottery result of the lottery adding the number of games is greater than 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds the lottery result to the number of remaining ART games (S912).

  In step S911, when it is determined that the lottery result of the game number direct lottery is not larger than 0 (NO), or after executing the process of step S912, the sub CPU 102 displays the lottery result of the game number direct lottery ART. The number of direct ride notification games is set (S913), and the number of ART games is set directly and the lottery process is terminated.

<Additional game stock lottery processing>
FIG. 122 shows the extra game stock lottery process executed in step S702 of the first ART lottery process shown in FIGS. 106 and 107 and in step S763 of the first extra selection selected lottery process shown in FIGS. 109 and 110. It is a flowchart.

  First, the sub CPU 102 performs ART extra game stock lottery based on the extra game lottery table shown in FIG. 61 (S920), and determines whether or not the lottery result is a win (S921).

  Here, if it is determined that the lottery result of the ART extra game stock lottery is winning (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “additional game” in the stock flag of the individual stock information (S922).

  In step S921, when it is determined that the lottery result of the ART extra game stock lottery is not winning (NO), or after executing the processing of step S922, the sub CPU 102 ends the extra game stock lottery processing.

<Normal lottery waiting process for return>
FIG. 123 is a flowchart showing the normal return waiting lottery process executed in step S496 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG. 91.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is “medium correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer bell”, or “right 321 correct answer bell” (S930). If it is determined that the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is not “medium correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer bell” or “right 321 correct answer bell” (NO), the sub CPU 102 enters the provisional gaming state. “Normal waiting for return” is set (S931), and return lottery is performed with a predetermined probability (S932).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the MB is not activated and the internal winning combination is “middle correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer bell” or “right 321 correct answer bell” (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the ART end flag. It is turned ON (S933), and “general medium” is set in the provisional game state (S934).

  After executing the process of step S932 or S934, the sub CPU 102 executes the first lock occurrence gaming state transition process shown in FIG. 114 (S935). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the provisional gaming state is “waiting for normal return” or “in general” (S936).

  Here, if it is determined that the provisional gaming state is “waiting for normal return” or “normally waiting” (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the lottery process waiting for normal return. On the other hand, if it is determined that the provisional gaming state is not “normally waiting for return” or “general” (NO), the sub CPU 102 turns off the ART end flag (S937) and clears the ART pullback flag ( S938) The lottery process waiting for normal return ends.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is determined on the condition that the addition number of the ART game number is increased with the first probability and the addition number of the ART game number is determined. Whether or not to add the determined addition number to the ART game number is determined with a second probability that increases as the added number increases.

  That is, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment reduces the probability that the number of ART games is added when the number of ART games is small compared to when the number of ART games is large. Therefore, it is possible to suppress excessive payout of medals and to prevent the player's interest from being lowered.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the extra game, for example, every time the combination of symbols constituting “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” stops on the active line, In order to increase the number of lotteries per game with respect to the added number, every time a combination of symbols constituting “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” is displayed on the active line, “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 It is possible to make the player expect a change in privilege for the display of “Transition B”.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the number of ART games added in the lottery result per game to the number of ART games added each time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Since the notification is made from a small number of lottery results, the player's expectation from when the first reel is stopped to when the last reel is stopped can be maintained.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may determine that the lock is to be performed in the next game in the off game with a high probability of ART and notify a specific stop operation order (for example, right press). On the condition that it is determined, a specific stop operation order for displaying a combination of symbols (for example, “蝙蝠”) on the active line is notified.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a lock performed in the next game on condition that the combination of symbols is not displayed on the active line as a result of the stop operation in the specific stop operation sequence. A “removal reel action” is performed in which at least one of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotated so that the symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment uses the combination of symbols based on whether or not the locking is performed and whether or not a specific stop operation sequence is performed without changing the RT gaming state. The probability of display can be changed, and the data area to be used can be reduced.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is set to a mode in which it is determined that the mode is determined to be locked in the next game from the current mode based on the winning of a specific internal winning combination having a high ART probability. A lottery of whether or not to move is performed.

  On the other hand, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment shifts the mode from the current mode to a mode with a low probability of being determined to be locked in the next game based on a non-winning winning combination with a high probability of ART. A lottery of no is performed.

  As a result, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is more likely to be determined to lock in the next game when the winning of a specific internal winning combination continues during the ART high probability. If a winning combination is not won during the probability, it is difficult to decide to lock in the next game.

  Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can provide undulations in the probability of occurrence of locks during the high probability of ART, and can improve the interest during the high probability of ART.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows the player to select an additional number of ART games that is advantageous to the player, so that the number of games is relatively large depending on the selection result of the player. Can be added to the ART, so that the player's interest in the ART can be maintained.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows the player to select one element from the plurality of elements in a state in which the player is notified of the distribution of the number of ART games for the plurality of elements. It is possible to improve the interest of the player when the player selects an element.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment informs the player of the number of ART games associated with at least one element among the plurality of elements ("smashing" function), and Since the player selects one element from among them, the player can select an element relatively advantageously, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player when the player selects an element.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided on the condition that a predetermined operation has been performed in a state where a plurality of elements are associated with a plurality of elements so that the number of ART games associated with the plurality of elements cannot be identified. That a predetermined operation has been performed in a state where a plurality of elements are selected so that the number of ART games associated with each of the plurality of elements is randomly selected from among the plurality of elements. As a condition, an element that is most advantageous to the player is selected from a plurality of elements, so that the selection of the element by the player can be simplified.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the number of games associated with the selected element as an addition number of the number of games of ART on condition that one element is selected, Since the average of the number of games respectively associated with a plurality of elements is determined as an addition of the number of ART games on condition that an operation has been performed, it is also possible for a player to aim for a large number of games. It is also possible to select the number of games played, and to allow the player to select game characteristics.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment sets the number of grace games when an irregular stop operation is performed, and on condition that the irregular stop operation is performed again while the number of grace games is consumed. , Penalty not to do ART lottery.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines that the first irregular stop operation is an unintentionally performed irregular stop operation and does not impose a penalty, while the number of grace games is exhausted. A penalty is imposed on the second anomaly stop operation made during this period, judging that the anomaly stop operation was intentionally performed.

  Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes the weight of the penalty imposed on the player between the irregular stop operation performed unintentionally by the player and the irregular stop operation performed intentionally. Thus, it is possible to prevent a player from penalizing a shift operation unintentionally.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may be an irregular stop operation performed intentionally when there is a winning combination by the irregular stop operation in a state where the number of grace games is not set. It is determined that the penalty is high, and a penalty is imposed for a number of games smaller than the number of penalty games imposed when the second irregular stopping operation is performed. Thereby, the weight of the penalty imposed on the player can be changed according to the possibility of an irregular stopping operation intentionally performed.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a specific operation (pressing the MAX bet button 14) when a predetermined condition is satisfied when a re-game act is won. In order to stop the automatic insertion of medals until there is enough time for the replay actuator to win the presentation, and even if the replay actuator wins, the medal is inserted The effect executed at the time can be executed by the player's game operation.

  In the above-described extra lottery process, when the “RT4 transition A” and “RT4 transition B” are determined as internal winning combinations, the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the number of additional selection determined games. explained.

  On the other hand, in the extra lottery process, the sub CPU 102 determines the number of ART games when “RT4 transition A” and “RT4 transition B” are determined as internal winning combinations as described below. You may make it add.

  124 and 125 are flowcharts showing a variation of the extra game lottery process executed in step S494 of the first gaming state-specific lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is time to transfer an extra game (S940). Here, if it is determined that it is time to shift to an additional game (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets an additional game regulation value to the number of remaining games to be secured (S941).

  If it is determined in step S940 that it is not time to shift to an additional game (NO), or after executing the process of step S941, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of remaining games to be guaranteed is 0 (S942).

  If it is determined that the number of remaining games is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 turns on the in-guard game flag (S943) and subtracts 1 from the remaining number of games (S944).

  If it is determined in step S942 that the number of remaining games to be guaranteed is 0 (YES), or after executing the processing of step S944, the sub CPU 102 enters the additional counter A column in the additional counter lottery table shown in FIG. Based on this, an extra counter lottery for lottering the number of added games is performed (S945), and the lottery result is set in the extra counter A (S946).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the counter B valid flag is ON (S947). If it is determined that the counter B valid flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 draws the number of added games based on the column of the added counter B in the added counter lottery table shown in FIG. 126. The lottery is performed (S948), and the lottery result is set in the addition counter B (S949).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the counter C valid flag is ON (S950). If it is determined that the counter C valid flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 draws the number of added games based on the column of the added counter C in the added counter lottery table shown in FIG. 126. The lottery is performed (S951), and the lottery result is set in the addition counter C (S952).

  If it is determined in step S947 that the counter B valid flag is not ON (NO), if it is determined in step S950 that the counter C valid flag is not ON (NO), or after executing the process of step S952, The CPU 102 adds the values of the counters A, B, and C to the ART remaining game number (S953).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the internal winning combination is “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” in the MB inoperative state (S954). If it is determined that the internal winning combination is “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” when the MB is not operating (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the counter C valid flag is ON. Is determined (S955).

  Here, if it is determined that the counter C valid flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 draws an additional game security game number to be added with the predetermined lottery probability. (S956), and the lottery result is added to the number of remaining games to be secured (S957).

  If it is determined in step S955 that the counter C valid flag is not ON (NO), or after executing the processing in step S957, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the counter B valid flag is OFF (S958). ). If it is determined that the counter B valid flag is OFF (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns the counter B valid flag ON (S959).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the counter B validity flag is not OFF (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the counter C validity flag is OFF (S960). If it is determined that the counter C valid flag is OFF (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns the counter C valid flag ON (S961).

  If it is determined in step S954 that the internal winning combination is not “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” when the MB is not operating (NO), or if it is determined in step S960 that the counter C valid flag is not OFF (NO) ) Alternatively, after executing the process of step S959 or S961, the sub CPU 102 ends the lottery process during the extra game.

  In this way, the sub CPU 102 increases the number of lotteries per game with respect to the number of ART games each time the combination of symbols constituting “RT4 transition A” or “RT4 transition B” stops on the active line.

  The sub CPU 102 displays a liquid crystal display so that every time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, a lottery result per game with respect to the number of ART games is notified from a lottery result with a small addition number of ART games. You may make it determine the content of the production performed by the apparatus 11. FIG.

<Additional counter lottery table>
The extra counter lottery table shown in FIG. 126 is referred to by the sub CPU 102 in the variation of the extra lottery process during the extra game shown in FIGS. 124 and 125. In the extra counter lottery table, the counter A, the counter B, and the counter C are associated with lottery values of the number of games to be added.

  126, for example, the counter A wins 10 games with a probability of “31433/32768”, wins 20 games with a probability of “1000/32768”, and “300/32768” Win 30 games with probability, win 30 games with probability of “30/32768”, and win 100 games with probability of “5/32768”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 has been described as not performing an ART lottery in a state where a penalty is imposed. You may make it provide. Further, the pachislot machine 1 may set the probability of winning the ART to be low in a state where a penalty is imposed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the pachislot machine 1 has been described with respect to an example in which the number of games is applied as a number representing an ART period advantageous to the player and an addition number added to the ART. , The number of notifications (number of navigations) for winning the “push order bell” such as “middle correct answer bell”, “right 312 correct answer bell” and “right 321 correct answer bell” may be applied. Alternatively, a net increase number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the number of paid-out medals may be applied.

(Appendix)
In the conventional gaming machine described above, the RT gaming state is changed between the ART state and the special ART state in order to change the probability that the combination of special symbols is displayed, thereby simplifying the control of the gaming state. I can't. In addition, since the transition control of the RT gaming state to the special ART state is required, there is a problem that the data area managed by the main control circuit is compressed.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and can change the probability of displaying a combination of special symbols without changing the RT gaming state, and reduce the data area to be used. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention displays a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) displaying a plurality of symbols and a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. Means (display windows 4L, 4C, 4R), symbol changing means (stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R) for changing the symbol by rotating the reel based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the predetermined An internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 93) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined winning probability from a plurality of winning combinations based on the establishment of the start condition, and provided corresponding to the plurality of reels, and stopping each reel Stop operation detecting means (stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation for making the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation detecting means Reel stop control means (main CPU 93, stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R) which stops the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the timing at which the operation is detected. ) And a predetermined condition (for example, 600 games since the end of the previous ART), a special game state in which the degree of expectation for an advantageous game (ART) advantageous to the player is higher than the normal game state Special gaming state transition means (sub CPU 102) for transitioning the gaming state to (ART high probability), and a lock for invalidating the gaming operation by the player for a predetermined period when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the special gaming state Lock determination means (main CPU 93) for determining whether or not to perform by lottery, and during the special gaming state, When a specific stop operation is performed in a unit game that does not win an internal winning combination, a special symbol is displayed on a specific line on reels other than the reel to be stopped last among the plurality of reels, and at the end In the reel to be stopped, the special symbol is stopped so as not to be displayed on the specific line, and when it is determined that the lock is determined by the lock determining means during the special gaming state, any of the internal winning combinations A configuration in which the last stopped reel is rotated so that the combination of the special symbols is displayed as a straight line on the specific line during the lock performed in the next game of the unit game that is not won. Have.

  With this configuration, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a specific stop operation is performed in a unit game that does not win any internal winning combination in the special gaming state, a reel other than the reel to be stopped last among a plurality of reels. When a special symbol is displayed on a specific line on the reels of the reels, and the reel to be stopped at the end is stopped so that the special symbol is not displayed on the specific line, and it is decided to lock in the special gaming state During the lock that is performed in the next game of the unit game that does not win any of the internal winning combinations, the combination of the special symbols is stopped at the end so that the combination is displayed in a straight line on the specific line. Rotate the reels.

  For this reason, the gaming machine according to the present invention displays a combination of special symbols based on whether or not the locking is performed and whether or not a specific stop operation sequence is performed without changing the RT gaming state. The probability can be changed, and the data area to be used can be reduced.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the special gaming state, in the unit game that does not win any of the internal winning combination, notification determination means for determining whether to notify the specific stop operation by lottery You may make it provide. With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention can further vary the probability of displaying a combination of special symbols by determining whether or not to notify a specific stop operation by lottery, and the data area to be used Can be further reduced.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can change the probability of displaying a combination of special symbols without changing the RT gaming state, and can reduce the data area to be used.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel 4 display window 11 liquid crystal display device (image display means, effect execution means)
14 MAX bet buttons (selection means)
16 Start lever 17L, 17C, 17R Stop button (selection means)
17S Stop switch (stop operation detection means)
18 Selection button 19 Enter button 23L, 23R Speaker (production execution means)
25 LED (production execution means)
51L, 51C, 51R Stepping motor (design variation means, reel stop control means)
64 Start switch 65 Stop switch board 67 Selection switch 68 Determination switch 78 Shutter control board 93 Main CPU (internal winning combination determination means, reel stop control means, winning determination means, counting means, gaming state transition means, lock determination means, locked Presentation means, mode transition means, mode promotion lottery means, mode demotion lottery means, lock means, lock release means)
94 Main ROM
95 Main RAM
102 sub CPU (advantageous game addition number determination means, advantageous game number addition means, effect content determination means, special game state transition means, notification determination means, stop operation order notification means, display control means, irregular stop operation determination means, grace game Number setting means, penalty giving means)
103 Sub RAM
200 Shutter device (production execution means)

Claims (2)

Multiple reels with multiple symbols,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined winning probability based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
Reel stop control means for stopping fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping rotation of the reel based on the internal symbol combination determined by the internal symbol combination determining means;
Advantageous game transition means for controlling advantageous games advantageous to the player;
Image display means for displaying an effect image;
A privilege determining means for selecting one information from a plurality of pieces of information in which the number of elements and the content of the privilege are different when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and associating the privilege with each of the plurality of elements;
Privilege display control means for determining a display pattern for causing the image display means to display a plurality of the elements associated with the privilege by the privilege determination means;
Among the plurality of elements displayed by the privilege display control means, the content of the privilege associated with the element determined when one element is determined by the player's operation is given to the player Privilege granting means,
With
The privilege extends the advantageous game period,
The privilege display control means includes:
While displaying information related to the benefits associated with a plurality of the elements,
The content of the element associated with the privilege can be displayed in an indistinguishable state, and is determined when one of the plurality of elements is determined by a player's operation. Further, the contents of the privilege associated with the element are displayed on the image display means. Among the plurality of elements displayed by the privilege display control means, at least one of the elements includes the privilege that is the maximum value, and the privilege that is the maximum value is included in the other elements. It said the Do different values and the number of digits of the benefits to be Ri,
When one of the plurality of elements is determined by a player's operation, the contents of the privilege associated with all the elements displayed on the image display means are displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.