JP6504511B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface are provided side by side, and the start lever is operated by the player on condition that game media such as medals and coins (hereinafter referred to as medals and the like) have been inserted. The player is detected that an operation has been performed (hereinafter referred to as a start operation), and a start switch for outputting a signal requesting start of rotation of all the reels, and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels A stop switch for detecting that the button has been pressed (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation) and outputting a signal requesting stop of rotation of the corresponding reel, and provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, each driving force Control the operation of the stepping motor on the basis of the stepping motor for transmitting each of the reels and the signals outputted by the start switch and the stop switch Gaming machine is known and a control unit for rotating and stopping of the reels.

  In the gaming machine as described above, when the player's start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter, internal lottery process) is performed on the program, and as a result (hereinafter, internal winning combination), a plurality of reels Determine the combination of symbols that are permitted to be displayed by. In the internal lottery process, a data table defining a plurality of types of internal winning combinations and random values (in other words, winning probabilities) at which each internal winning combination is determined is extracted based on the detection of the start operation Determine the internal winning combination based on the random value.

  Then, the rotation of each reel is stopped based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the player has detected a stop operation. As a result of stopping the rotation of all the reels, when a combination of symbols relating to the establishment of a winning is displayed, a bonus associated with the combination of the symbols is given to the player. As a benefit to be given to the player, there is a payout of medals or the like, an operation of re-playing that enables the result of the internal lottery process to be obtained without consuming the medals next time, a payout of medals or the like. The mainstream is to operate a bonus game that increases the chance of being played.

  In the gaming machine as described above, there has been proposed a gaming machine in which a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a composite symbol) having a role of two or more kinds of symbols given to one symbol is proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1) . For example, the composite symbol is a combination of symbols "red 7-red 7-red 7" required for the operation of the bonus game, and a combination of symbols "red 7" and symbols related to the payout of medals "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon When it is assumed that it has a role of the symbol "watermelon" that composes "", whether or not a prize is established as when both the above symbol "red 7" and the above symbol "watermelon" are displayed when a compound symbol is displayed. A decision is made. According to such a gaming machine, by giving a plurality of roles to one symbol, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the symbols disposed on the circumferential surface of the reel is enhanced while the interest of the game is enhanced.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2006-326077

  However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, when a combination of symbols including the above composite symbol is displayed, which role the composite symbol plays is a relationship with other symbols constituting the combination of symbols There are cases where it is difficult for a player to grasp at first glance, although it can be grasped from the benefits given.

  Therefore, in the present invention, when one symbol is to have a plurality of roles, the interest of the game is enhanced, and the degree of freedom of the arrangement of the symbols disposed on the peripheral surface of the reel is enhanced, An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which enables a player to easily grasp whether it plays a role.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  (1) A reel (for example, a sub reel 23 described later) in which a plurality of symbols including a specific symbol (for example, a symbol "casino" described later) is disposed on the circumferential surface, and the plurality disposed on the circumferential surface of the reel Symbol display means (for example, a sub display window 24 described later) for displaying a part of the symbols, and symbol irradiation means provided inside the reel for irradiating light to the symbols displayed by the symbol display means (For example, a back lamp 102 described later), a reel rotating means for rotating the reel (for example, a stepping motor 149 described later), a reel stopping means for stopping the rotation of the reel (for example, a sub reel 4th reel described later Control processing), and the specific symbol has a low light transmittance as compared to the middle region (for example, the middle region 62c described later) having light transmitting property and the The upper region (for example, upper region 62a described later) and lower region (for example lower region 62b described later) having light property, and the middle region is the normal identification information (including characters, symbols or figures in the region) For example, special identification information (for example, characters "chance" described later, characters "replay" described later, which has characters "casino" described later) and each of the upper region and the lower region is different from the normal identification information in each region And the upper area and the lower area are not visible to the player when the upper and lower areas are not irradiated with light by the pattern irradiation unit. The special identification information is formed so as to be visible from the player when light is irradiated to the upper area and the lower area by the irradiating means. When the symbol display means linearly displays the combination of the specific symbols as a result of stopping the rotation of each reel by the reel stop means, the upper area and the lower area The upper region or the lower region is irradiated with light when the specific symbol combination is not displayed in a straight line by the symbol display means while the light is not irradiated with respect to the Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific symbols are included in the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel, and the specific symbols transmit light in comparison with the central region having translucency and the central region. It consists of an upper area and a lower area having a low light transmittance with a low rate. Also, the middle region has normal identification information in that region, and the upper region and the lower region each have special identification information different from the normal identification information in each region. Furthermore, in the upper area and the lower area, when the upper area and the lower area are not irradiated with light by the pattern irradiating means provided on the inner surface of the reel, the special identification information becomes invisible from the player while the symbol irradiating means Thus, the special identification information is formed so as to be visible to the player when light is emitted to the upper area and the lower area.

  And as a result of the rotation of each reel being stopped, when the combination of a specific symbol is linearly displayed by the symbol display means, while the upper region and the lower region are not irradiated with light, the symbol display means specifies When the combination of symbols is not displayed in a straight line, light is emitted to the upper area or the lower area.

  That is, when a combination of specific symbols is displayed in a straight line by the symbol display means, the special identification information possessed by the upper area and the lower area can not be visually recognized from the player, and the combination of specific symbols is made by the symbol display means. If it is not displayed in a straight line, the special identification information possessed by the upper area and the lower area is visible to the player. For example, when different privileges are given to the player depending on whether the combination of the specific symbols is displayed linearly or the combination of the specific symbols is not displayed linearly, the special identification information is played It becomes possible for the player to easily grasp which role a particular symbol plays, depending on whether or not the character can be visually recognized from the player.

(2) First advantageous state start means (for example, start command reception process shown in FIG. 117 described later S630 in FIG. 117 described later), which starts the first state (for example, AT effect state described later) advantageous to the player S 715) of AT winning process shown in 121, and
Second advantageous state start means (for example, S442 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 78 described later) for starting a second state (for example, an MB gaming state described later) advantageous to the player;
Replaying means for replaying (for example, S448 of bonus operation check processing shown in FIG. 78 described later);
The specific symbol arranged on the circumferential surface of a predetermined reel (for example, left sub reel 23L and middle sub reel 23C described later) has the first special identification information (for example described later) for each of the upper area and the lower area. With the letters "CHANCE")
In addition, the specific symbol arranged on the circumferential surface of a specific reel (for example, the right sub reel 23R described later) different from the predetermined reel has either the upper area or the lower area as the first pattern. While having special identification information, the other has second special identification information (for example, the character “REPLAY” described later) different from the first special identification information,
The reel stop means is
When the first state is started by the first advantageous state start means, the rotation of each reel is stopped so that the combination of the specific symbols is linearly displayed by the symbol display means,
In addition, when the second state is started by the second advantageous state start means, the symbol display means does not display the combination of the specific symbols in a straight line, and has the first special identification information. Stop the rotation of each reel so that the combination of upper and lower areas is displayed in a straight line,
In addition, when the re-game is performed by the re-playing means, the specific symbol combination disposed at least on the peripheral surface of the specific reel without the linear combination of the specific symbols being displayed by the symbol display means Stop rotating each reel so that is displayed,
The said pattern irradiation means,
When the combination of the upper area and the lower area having the first special identification information is linearly displayed by the symbol display means as a result of the rotation of each reel being stopped by the reel stop means, the first special Illuminating the combination of upper and lower regions with identification information;
Further, when the specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific reel is displayed by the symbol display means, light is emitted to the upper area or the lower area having the second special identification information. The gaming machine according to (1), characterized in that

  According to this gaming machine, the first state is started when the combination of the specific symbols is displayed in a straight line and the special identification information of the upper area and the lower area is not visible to the player. The player will be able to know. In addition, when the combination of the upper area and the lower area is displayed linearly and the first special identification information is visible to the player without displaying the combination of the specific symbols linearly, the second special The player will be able to know that the state is about to start. Furthermore, when a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of a specific reel is displayed without the specific symbol combination being displayed in a straight line, and the second special identification information is visible from the player, The player will be able to know that a replay will be performed. That is, according to whether or not the special identification information can be visually recognized from the player, the player can easily grasp which role the particular symbol plays.

Further, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.
That is, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface,
Start operation detection means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of internal winning combinations including a pushing order based on the detection of the starting operation by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation;
The internal lottery means is configured to rotate the plurality of reels based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, and to detect the stop operation by the stop operation detection means. A reel control means for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by
Specific effect state control means for controlling a specific effect state, which is an effect state in which the pushing order is notified when the pressing order is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means;
Lock type determination means for determining the type of lock for invalidating the operation by the player;
And a specific effect state period giving means for determining and applying a period in which the specific effect state continues by lottery according to the type of lock determined by the lock type determination means;
The locking type determination means, when a specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination, if the stop operation is performed at a specific press order to determine the type of lock, the specific push forward at the stop operation is performed If not, the type of lock is not determined .
Moreover, the gaming machine according to claim 2 is
A plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface,
Start operation detection means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of internal winning combinations including a pushing order based on the detection of the starting operation by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation;
The internal lottery means is configured to rotate the plurality of reels based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, and to detect the stop operation by the stop operation detection means. A reel control means for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by
Specific effect state control means for controlling a specific effect state, which is an effect state in which the pushing order is notified when the pressing order is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means;
Lock type determination means for determining the type of lock for invalidating the operation by the player;
Specific effect state period applying means for determining and applying a period in which the specific effect state continues by lottery according to the type of lock determined by the lock type determining means;
RT gaming state control means for transitioning from the predetermined RT gaming state to the specific RT gaming state when at least the predetermined RT gaming state and the specific RT gaming state are satisfied, and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied; Equipped
The lock type determination unit is configured to determine a type of lock when the RT gaming state control unit transitions from the predetermined RT gaming state to the specific RT gaming state.
According to this gaming machine, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of expectation, and to make the player feel more enjoyable in determining the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when one symbol is to have a plurality of roles, the interest of the game is enhanced, and the freedom of arrangement of the symbols disposed on the peripheral surface of the reel is enhanced. The player can easily grasp which role he plays.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachi slot 1; FIG. 2 is a view showing the configuration of a main reel display unit 5 and a sub reel display unit 10 of the pachi slot 1; It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit of pachislot 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the pachi slot 1; It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table for main reels. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table for main reels. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table for main reels. It is a figure showing a table at the time of bonus operation. It is a figure showing a game state transition table. It is a transition diagram of a game state. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table determination table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal lottery table. It is a figure which shows the relationship between an internal winning combination and pushing order. It is a figure which shows a reel stop initialization table. It is a figure which shows a reel stop initialization table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a control change table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a stop table. It is a figure which shows a priority attraction-in data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority attraction-in data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority attraction-in data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority attraction-in data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority attraction-in data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority attraction-in data selection table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure which shows a priority order table. It is a figure showing a game lock lottery table. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows a game state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows a pattern storage area. It is a figure showing a display combination anticipation storage area. It is a figure which shows a game lock flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the main flowchart performed by main CPU. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a medal reception / start check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an internal lottery process. It is a figure showing a flow chart of lottery value change processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a reel stop initialization process. It is a figure showing a flow chart of display combination anticipation storing processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a display combination search process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority drawing-in order data acquisition process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority attraction-in data acquisition process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of reel stop control processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the number determination process of sliding symbols. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a 2nd * 3rd stop process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a line change bit check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a line mask data change process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a priority attraction-in control process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of control change processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of control change processing after 2nd stop. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus end check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a bonus operation check process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of processing at the time of display combination etc. determination. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the interruption process by CPU31. It is a figure showing arrangement of a symbol arranged on a peripheral surface of a sub reel. It is a figure which shows arrangement of the symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of 4th reel. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table for sub reels. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table for 4th reel. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table for sub reels. It is a figure which shows the specific symbol distribute | arranged to the surrounding surface of a sub reel. It is a figure which shows the state in which the combination of the specific symbol was displayed by several sub reel. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table selection table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a sub display combination (AT frequency | count) lottery table. It is a figure which shows a 4th reel rotation pattern table. It is a figure which shows a notification object role table. It is a figure which shows AT lottery table. It is a figure showing a map data lottery table. It is a figure which shows AT lottery value selection data selection table in MB. It is a figure which shows AT lottery table in MB. It is a figure which shows a precursor table. It is a figure which shows the stop table selection data determination table for sub reels. It is a figure which shows the stop table selection table for sub reels. It is a figure which shows a production state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows AT lottery state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the flowchart at the time of power activation. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a lamp | ramp control task. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a sound control task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a sub reel * 4th reel control task. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a main board communication task. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of a command analysis process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of an effect content determination process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of processing at the time of start command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of processing at the time of start command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of processing at the time of reel stop command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of processing at the time of display command reception. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of processing at the time of AT winning. It is a figure showing the flow chart of processing at the time of game lock command reception.

  An embodiment in the case where the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachislot will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the external structure of the pachi slot 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the pachi slot 1. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main reel display unit 5 and the sub reel display unit 10.

  The pachi slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that accommodates a reel, a circuit board (a main control circuit 71 and a sub control circuit 72 described later), and the like, and a front door 1b attached to the cabinet 1a in an openable / closable manner.

  A main reel display unit 5 is provided at the front center of the front door. Three main reels 3 (3L, 3C, 3R) are provided in a row in the rear of the main reel display unit 5 and inside the cabinet 1a.

  The main reel 3 has a cylindrical structure, and a translucent sheet material (reel sheet) is mounted on the circumferential surface thereof. On the reel sheet, a plurality of types of symbols are drawn in a line.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main reel display unit 5 has symbol display areas 4 (4 L, 4 C, 4 R) provided corresponding to the respective main reels 3. The symbol display area 4 functions as a display window, and the operation of the rotation and stop of the main reel 3 provided behind it can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The main reel 3 is a reel used to determine whether or not a prize is won. When the main reel 3 rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute) in a fixed direction (a direction from top to bottom when viewed from the front, and is referred to as a forward direction) and the stop button is pressed by the player Control is performed to stop the rotation within a prescribed time (for example, 190 msec). When the main reel 3 is rotated, a plurality of symbols (18 in the present embodiment) arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel 3 fluctuate in the symbol display area 4 in accordance with the rotation.

  When the rotation of the main reel 3 provided behind the symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as the main display window) 4 is stopped, the plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the main reel 3 is within the frame thereof One symbol (3 in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas.

  In addition, an object to be subjected to processing for determining whether or not a virtual line formed by combining any one of predetermined three areas among the upper, middle, and lower areas included in each main display window 4 is a prize. It becomes a line (winning determination line) which becomes.

  In the present embodiment, the first line 8a formed by combining the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, the middle stage of the middle main display window 4C, and the middle stage of the right main display window 4R, the lower stage of the left main display window 4L, and the middle main display Two of the second lines 8b formed by combining the middle stage of the window 4C and the middle stage of the right main display window 4R are provided as winning determination lines.

  Further, above the main reel display unit 5, a sub reel display unit 10 is provided. Three sub reels 23 (23L, 23C, 23R) having a diameter larger than that of the main reel 3 are provided in a single horizontal row inside the cabinet 1a at the rear of the sub reel display section 10. The structure of the sub reel 23 is the same as that of the main reel 3 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sub reel display unit 10 includes symbol display areas 24 (24 L, 24 C, 24 R) provided corresponding to the respective sub reels 23. The symbol display area 24 functions as a display window, and the operation of the rotation and the stop of the sub reel 24 provided behind it can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The sub reel 23 is basically controlled to rotate at a constant speed in the forward direction (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and in the symbol display area 24, a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the sub reel 23 (this embodiment (21 pieces in the form of) fluctuate with the rotation.

  The symbol display area (hereinafter referred to as a sub display window) 24 has a plurality of symbols (21 in the present embodiment) arranged on the surface of the sub reel 23 when the rotation of the sub reel 23 provided behind it is stopped. Among them, one symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper and lower areas in the frame.

  Further, a virtual line formed by combining any one of predetermined two of the upper and lower areas of each sub display window 24 is notified to the player whether or not a winning is achieved. It is considered as a line for production (line for presentation).

  The effect line is a type of combination of symbols displayed by the main reel 3 on the winning determination line by the combination of the symbols displayed by the sub reel 23 on the effect line for the player (presence or absence of winning etc.) The purpose is to inform in a relatively easy manner. That is, the effect line is not a target for which the process of determining whether or not a prize is won is performed, but it plays a role of a so-called pseudo prize determination line for the player. Although the details will be described later, the combination of symbols displayed on the pay determination line by the main reel 3 and the combination of symbols displayed on the effect line by the sub reel 23 are associated in advance.

  In the present embodiment, two of a top line 28a formed by combining the upper portions of the sub display windows 24 and a center line 28b formed by combining the lower portions of the sub display windows 24 are provided as effect lines.

  In addition, back lamps 102 (102L, 102C, 102R) are provided inside the respective sub reels 23 (not shown). The back lamp 102 can illuminate a part of the circumferential surface of each sub reel 23 located in the upper and lower areas of each sub display window 24 from the inside toward the player side. There is.

  The sub reel display unit 10 further includes a 7-segment display unit 103. The 7-segment display 103 is formed of a 7-segment LED, and displays information such as numbers, symbols or characters in relation to the operation of the sub reel 23.

  Further, a 4th reel display unit 110 is provided above the sub reel display unit 10. One 4th reel 113 is provided behind the 4th reel display unit 110 and inside the cabinet 1a.

  The 4th reel 113 rotates in the lateral direction, and the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface move with each rotation. The player can visually recognize the symbols displayed by the 4th reel 113 provided behind the 4th reel display unit 110.

  Around the main reel display unit 5, various devices to be operated by the player are provided. The medal insertion slot 22 is provided to receive a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted in the medal insertion slot 22 will be inserted into one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and the amount exceeding the number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 (So-called credit function).

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, insertion of medals performed by the player (automatically inserted when a replay is to be described later is performed), internal lottery processing, rotation of each main reel, and A game is advanced by a series of flows of stop and grant of the privilege according to the combination of the symbol displayed by each main reel. In the present embodiment, the fact that "one game" is performed when the result of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 61 and FIG. 62 described later) is obtained once is the result of the internal lottery process is The number of times obtained is referred to as the "number of games".

  The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of medals to be inserted into one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. The settlement button 14 is provided to pull out the medals deposited inside the pachi-slot.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels. The stop button 7 (7L, 7C, 7R) is associated with each of the three main reels 3 and is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel 3.

  Further, on the left side of the sub reel display unit 10, a 7-segment display 18 is provided. The 7-segment indicator 18 consists of a 7-segment LED, the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the number of insertions), the number of medals paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  The lamps 101 (101L, 101R) output light in a pattern of turning on and off based on effect data described later. The speakers 21 (21L, 21R) output sounds such as sound effects and music based on effect data described later. The medal payout opening 15 guides a medal discharged by driving of a medal payout device provided inside the cabinet 1a described later to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout opening 15 are stored in the medal receiver 16.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the structure of the circuit with which the pachi slot 1 in this Embodiment is equipped is demonstrated. The pachi slot 1 includes a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to these.

  First, the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main control circuit 71 mainly includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32 and a main RAM 33.

  The main ROM 32 includes control programs (for example, FIGS. 59 to 80 described later) executed by the main CPU 31, data tables such as an internal lottery table (for example, FIGS. 5 to 51 described later), and the sub control circuit 72. Data and the like for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. In the main RAM 33, storage areas (for example, FIGS. 52 to 58 described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program are provided.

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

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. Main CPU 31 receives an input such as a switch to control the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed by the player (stop operation). The stop switch 7S constitutes stop operation detecting means.

  The start switch 6S detects that the player has operated the start lever 6 (start operation). The start switch 6S constitutes start operation detection means. The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button 14 has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 22S detects that the medal accepted by the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the inside of the selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not the medal is of the proper material, shape, etc., and guides the proper medal accepted by the medal insertion slot 22 to the hopper 40. The medal sensor 22S is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The medal sensor 22S and the bet switch 11S constitute an insertion detection means.

  As peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30, there are a stepping motor 49 (49L, 49C, 49R), a 7-segment display 18, and a hopper 40. Also, a circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The display drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 18. The hopper drive circuit 41 also controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 51 manages detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 41, and checks whether the medals discharged from the hopper 40 to the outside has reached the number of payouts.

  The motor drive circuit 39 controls the drive of a stepping motor 49 provided corresponding to each main reel 3. The stepping motor 49 constitutes a reel rotating means. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index, which indicates that the main reel has made one rotation, according to each main reel 3 by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

  The stepping motor 49 has a configuration in which the amount of movement is proportional to the number of pulse outputs, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motor 49 is transmitted to the reel 3 through a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motor 49, the main reel 3 rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angle of the main reel 3 by counting the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motor 49 after detecting the reel index.

  More specifically, the number of pulses output to the stepping motor 49 described above is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 33. Then, each time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 33 is incremented by one. A symbol counter is provided for each of the main reels 3, and the value is cleared each time the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 50.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols the symbol index has been rotated after the reel index is detected, and the reel index It is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the rotational direction of the main reel with reference to the detected position.

  In the present embodiment, in principle, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding main reel 3 within a prescribed time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. The number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is called "the number of sliding pieces", and the maximum number is determined to be three symbols. Therefore, for example, when the left stop button 7L is pressed, each symbol within the range three points ahead of the symbol on the left reel 3L in the middle of the left display window 4L reaches the middle of the left display window 4L It is possible to stop its rotation. The number of sliding symbols is managed by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop button is pressed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the configuration of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and performs processing such as determination of an effect content and execution based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

  The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89.

  The sub CPU 81 responds to the command sent from the main control circuit 71, and outputs the sound, outputs the light, rotates and stops the sub reel 23, and controls the 4th reel 113 according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82. Control the operation of rotation and stop. Sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  In the program storage area, control programs (for example, FIGS. 110 to 122 described later) executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored. For example, the control program controls communication with the main control circuit 71, and controls the main board communication task for determining and registering effect contents, and controls the light output by the back lamp 102 inside the lamp 101 and the sub reel 23. Lamp control tasks, sound control tasks for controlling the output of sound by the speaker 21, sub reel operations for rotation and stop operation of the sub reels, and 4 th reel control tasks for controlling the rotation and stop operations of the 4 th reel.

  The data storage area is provided according to a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing data specifying effect contents (effect number to be described later), and an effect number, and data defining output sound and light (Hereafter, storage area for storing effect data), storage area for storing sound data relating to BGM and sound effects, storage area for storing lamp data relating to light on / off patterns, stop table described later, etc. A storage area or the like for storing sub reel data relating to the pattern of the operation of the sub reel to be played is included.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71, and a storage area for registering effect contents and effect data determined by dedicated lottery or the like.

  The sub control circuit 72 also includes the liquid crystal display 5, the speaker 21, the lamp 101, the back lamp 102, the 7-segment display 103, and the stepping motor 149 (149L, 149C, 149R) as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled. And the stepping motor 179 is connected.

A DSP (digital sound processor) 90 is connected to the sub CPU 81.
An audio RAM 91 and an A / D converter 88 are connected to the DSP 90. The DSP 90 and the audio RAM 91 generate a sound such as BGM based on the sound data specified by the effect number, and output the generated sound by the speakers 12L and 21R via the A / D converter 88 and the amplifier 89.

  Further, a lamp driving circuit is connected to the sub CPU 81. The lamp driving circuit 92 lights and extinguishes the lamp 101 and the back lamps 102 provided inside the respective sub reels 23 based on lamp data designated by the effect number. Further, a display unit drive circuit is connected to the sub CPU 81. The display unit drive circuit controls the operation of the 7-segment display unit 103.

  Further, a sub reel motor drive circuit 139 and a sub reel position detection circuit 150 are connected to the sub CPU 81. The sub reel motor drive circuit 139 controls the driving of a stepping motor 149 provided corresponding to each sub reel 23. The stepping motor 149 constitutes effect reel rotating means. The sub reel position detection circuit 150 detects a reel index, which indicates that the sub reel has made one rotation, according to each sub reel 23 by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a symbol counter according to each sub reel 23. The sub CPU 81 manages how many symbol rotations have been performed for each sub reel since the reel index is detected by managing the symbol counter in the same manner as the main CPU 31 performs the main reel 3. Do. Therefore, also for each sub reel 23, it is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of the sub reel based on the position where the reel index is detected.

  In the present embodiment, since the sub reel 23 is a reel for effect, it is possible to freely perform rotation and stop operations as compared with the main reel 3. In the present embodiment, the sub reel 23 is basically controlled to operate in the same manner as the main reel 3. However, for example, the sub reel 23 can also be rotated in the direction opposite to the normal direction, and It is also possible to perform control to stop the rotation beyond the specified time (for example, 190 msec) from when the player presses the stop button.

  The sub CPU 81 is connected to a 4th reel motor drive circuit 169 and a 4th reel position detection circuit 170. The 4th reel motor drive circuit 169 controls the driving of a stepping motor 179 provided corresponding to the 4th reel 113. The stepping motor 179 constitutes effect reel rotating means. The 4th reel position detection circuit 170 detects a reel index indicating that the 4th reel 113 has made one rotation, by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  The sub RAM 83 is provided with a symbol counter according to the 4th reel 113. The sub CPU 81 manages how many symbol rotations have been performed for the fourth reel since the reel index is detected by managing the symbol counter in the same manner as the main CPU 31 performs the main reel 3. Do. Therefore, also for the 4th reel 113, it is possible to detect the position of each symbol in the rotational direction of the 4th reel based on the position where the reel index is detected.

  Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the main reel symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The main reel symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each main reel, and data (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) for specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and it is “1 (00000001) according to 10 symbols of red 7, blue 7, green 7, white 7, BAR, blue bell, yellow bell, SIN, replay and blank. Each of “...” to “10 (00001010)” is assigned.

  The main reel symbol arrangement table defines the position at which the symbol displayed in the middle of the main display window 4 is arranged when the reel index is detected, as the symbol position “0”. Then, based on the symbol position “0”, “0” to “17” corresponding to the symbol counter are assigned to the positions where the respective symbols are arranged in order of rotation of the main reel.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values (“0” to “17”) and the symbol placement table for the main reel, it is possible to identify the type of symbol displayed in the middle of the main display window 4 at that time. It becomes. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 3L is "1", the symbol displayed in the middle of the left main display window 4L is the symbol "green 7" of the symbol position "1". The symbol counter and the symbol arrangement table constitute symbol specifying means for specifying a symbol displayed in a predetermined area of the symbol display means according to each reel.

  Further, by adding and subtracting "1" to and based on the value of the symbol counter, it becomes possible to specify the type of symbol displayed at the upper and lower portions of the main display window 4 at that time. For example, when the symbol counter corresponding to the left main reel 3L is "1", the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the left main display window 4L is the symbol "" of the symbol position "2" corresponding to the symbol counter "2". The symbol displayed on the lower side of the left main display window 4L is the symbol "blue bell" of the symbol position "0" corresponding to the symbol counter "0". Then, by referring to the symbol counter of each main reel 3 and the symbol arrangement table for the main reel when the rotation of each main reel 3 is stopped, the combination of symbols displayed on the above-described winning determination lines 8a and 8b It is possible to identify

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, the main reel symbol combination table will be described. The main reel symbol combination table defines a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of benefit, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  The main reel symbol combination table defines a combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of benefit, a display combination, storage area type data, and a payout number.

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed by the main reels 3 along the winning determination line 8 matches the combination of symbols defined by the main reel symbol combination table, the winning is achieved. It is determined to be a thing. Then, as a result of being determined to be a winning, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, activation of replay and activation of a bonus game. If the combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line does not match any of the combinations of symbols defined by the main reel symbol combination table, it is a so-called "loss".

  The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line, and is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit. For example, the symbol combination "green 7-yellow bell-blank" consisting of the symbol "green 7" of the left main reel 3L, the symbol "yellow bell" of the middle main reel 3C and the symbol "blank" of the right main reel 3R is prized When displayed along the line 8, "MB (00000001)" is determined as the display combination.

  The storage area type data is data for specifying the type of display combination storage area in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In the present embodiment, eight display combination storage areas 1 to 8 are provided. That is, even if each of them is made of the same bit pattern, it is managed as another kind of display combination with the difference of the stored area, and it is possible to specify a combination of different symbols.

  The number of payouts represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. If one or more numerical values are determined as the number of payouts, medals will be paid out. In the present embodiment, medals are paid out when "bell A", "bell B" or "special roles 1 to 35" is determined as the display combination.

  In addition, as a display combination, "RT0 Lip", "RT0 Lip Control A to D", "RT1 Lip", "RT2 Lip", "RT3 Lip", "RT4 Lip A to D", "RT5 Lip A to D" Or, when "RT 6 reps A to D" are determined, replay is performed. In addition, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, “RT1 Lip”, “RT2 Lip”, “RT3 Lip”, “RT4 Rep A to D”, “RT 5 Rep A to D”, or “RT 6” as a display combination. In order to change the probability that an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “replay combination”) that permits display of the combination of symbols pertaining to the above-mentioned re-play is changed when “rep A to D” is determined, the replay time (hereinafter RT) Activate the

  Further, when "MB" is determined as the display combination, the middle bonus game is activated. Furthermore, when “SB” is determined as the display combination, the operation of the single bonus game is performed.

  Next, the bonus operation table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table defines data to be stored in the respective storage areas of the in-operation flag and the bonus end number counter provided in the main RAM 33 when the operation of the bonus game is performed.

  The bonus game in-progress flag is data for identifying whether or not the bonus game is being activated. In this embodiment, as a kind of bonus game, a middle bonus game (which is called a feature continuous operating device relating to a so-called second special character, hereinafter referred to as “MB”), a challenge time (a so-called second It is called a kind special character, and is provided with a "CT" and a single bonus (a so-called ordinary character and hereinafter, "SB").

  Also, as will be described later in detail, the CT operation is continuously performed while the MB operation is being performed (see S451 in FIG. 78 described later). When the CT operation is performed, an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a small combination) that permits the display of the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals is determined regardless of the result of the lottery.

  The operation of the MB ends when the medals reaching the prescribed number "200" are paid out. The operation of CT ends when one game is played.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, transition of the gaming state will be described. FIG. 9 shows a gaming state transition table. Further, FIG. 10 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state.

  The gaming state transition table defines, according to the current gaming state, a display combination serving as an opportunity for transition to be performed and a gaming state of the transition destination.

  The game state indicates whether the bonus game or RT is being performed. For example, a state in which the operation of RT1 is performed is referred to as an RT1 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is specified based on data stored in the gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 55) described later.

  For example, when the display combination "RT1 rep" is determined in the normal gaming state, the game state shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Further, when the display combination "RT6 Lips A to D" is determined in the normal gaming state, the game state shifts to the RT6 gaming state.

  When the display combination "RT2 Lip" is determined in the RT1 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT2 gaming state. In addition, when the display combination "RT0 Lip", "SB" or "special combination 1 to 3" is determined in the RT1 gaming state, the game shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination "RT3 Lip" is determined in the RT2 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the display combination "RT0 Lip", "SB" or "special combination 1 to 3" is determined in the RT2 gaming state, the game shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination "RT4 Lips A to D" is determined in the RT3 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT4 gaming state. In addition, when the display combination "RT0 Lip", "SB" or "special combination 1 to 3" is determined in the RT3 gaming state, the game shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination "RT5 REP AD" is determined in the RT4 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT5 gaming state. Further, when the display combination "RT3 Lip" is determined in the RT4 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the display combination "SB" or "special roles 1 to 3" is determined in the RT4 gaming state, the game shifts to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination "RT4 Lips A to D" is determined in the RT5 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT4 gaming state. Further, when the display combination "RT3 Lip" is determined in the RT5 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the display combination "SB" or "special roles 1 to 3" is determined in the RT5 gaming state, the game mode is shifted to the general gaming state.

  When the display combination "RT3 Lip" is determined in the RT6 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the display combination "SB" or "special roles 1 to 3" is determined in the RT6 gaming state, the game shifts to the general gaming state.

  As described later with reference to the internal lottery table, the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state are positioned as gaming states in which the probability that a replay combination is determined is relatively high. On the other hand, the normal gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state are positioned as gaming states in which the probability that a replay combination is determined is lower than the RT3 gaming state, the RT4 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state.

  In this embodiment, from the normal gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, from the RT3 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, from the RT4 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state And, a configuration in which a gradual transition of the RT gaming state is performed is adopted. And, if it is possible to shift to the RT3 gaming state without shifting from the RT5 gaming state to the general gaming state when the RT5 gaming state is reached, the gaming state in which the probability that the replay combination is determined is relatively high is maintained You will be able to

In addition, although it will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the display of the combination of symbols (for example, the combination of symbols of RT1 lip in the general gaming state) is permitted in the above-described gradual transition of the RT gaming state. A plurality of internal winning combinations are determined, and in accordance with each of the plurality of internal winning combinations, a pressing order in which the display of the combination of the above symbols is permitted is assigned.
The pushing order indicates the order in which the player performs the stop operation on the three main reels 3.

  In the present embodiment, three stop buttons 7 are provided corresponding to the three main reels 3, and among the three stop buttons 7, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are provided. The order of selecting the stop button to be pressed in, that is, the order of pressing is six in all. That is, the left stop button 7L is abbreviated as “left”, the middle stop button 7C as “middle”, and the right stop button 7R as “right”, corresponding to the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation. The pressing order is described by arranging in order from the left, and there are six types: “left middle right”, “right and left middle”, “middle left and right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right middle left”. "Left middle right" indicates that the left stop button 7L is selected in the first stop operation, the middle stop button 7C is selected in the second stop operation, and the right stop button 7R is selected in the third stop operation.

  In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination is assigned to each of the six push sequences. If any of the internal winning combinations assigned the pushing order is determined, the above-described pushing order assigned to the internal winning combination and the pushing order adopted by the player coincide with each other, as described above. A gradual transition of the RT gaming state is realized. On the other hand, when the determined pushing order assigned to the internal winning combination does not match the pushing order adopted by the player, the above-mentioned gradual transition of the RT gaming state is not performed.

  In addition, the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols (that is, the combination of symbols of RT3 lip) concerning the transition from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state is to be determined in five ways, five internal According to each winning combination, a pressing order in which the display of the combination of the above symbols is permitted is defined. At this time, among the six pressing orders, a specific combination (for example, left middle right and right middle) where the type of the stop button selected in the first stop operation is the same is counted as one. Then, when any one of five internal winning combinations is determined, on condition that the pushing order assigned to the determined internal winning combination matches the pushing order adopted by the player, A transition from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state can be realized.

  Further, although the details will be described later, when the transition from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state is performed, the game lock processing is performed. That is, when the rotation of all the main reels is stopped in the RT5 gaming state and the symbol combination of the RT3 lip is displayed, the game lock processing is performed. When the game lock process is performed, the next game will not be started until the predetermined standby time elapses. In other words, while the game lock process is being performed, even if the player performs an operation such as an insertion operation or a start operation, the detection is treated as invalid, and the rotation of the main reel 3 is started. It is intended that no processing will take place.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination and the storage area type according to the data pointer.

  The data pointer is data acquired as a result of internal lottery performed with reference to an internal lottery table described later, and is data for specifying an internal winning combination. The data pointer is provided with a small part / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the main reels 3 along the prize determination line 8. The internal winning combination storing area is provided with eight internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 8 similarly to the display combination storing area. Each internal winning combination storing area is represented as 1-byte data to which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  11 to 13 show an internal winning combination determination table for small part and replay. The internal winning combination determination table for the small winning combination / replay defines the small winning combination and the replay combination for each of the small winning combination / replay data pointers “0” to “57”. FIG. 14 shows a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a bonus combination) that permits display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game for each of the bonus data pointers “0” to “2”. ing.

  For example, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "1", "RT0 rep + RT1 rep + RT0 rep control for A to D" is determined as the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination “RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control A to D” indicates the combination of RT0 Lip symbols, RT1 Lip symbol combinations, and any of RT0 Lip Control A to D symbol combinations. It is something to permit. As shown in FIG. 11, the internal winning combination "RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control A to D" is a table in which "1" is set to the bit corresponding to the combination of symbols to be displayed. Be done. That is, "1" is set to each of bits 2 to 7 of internal winning combination storing area 1, and each bit of internal winning combination storing area 1 of bits 0 and 1 and internal winning combination storing area 2 to 8 is "0. Data that

  In the present embodiment, the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (“3” in the present embodiment) when the player presses the stop button. Then, the rotation of each main reel is stopped so as to be displayed as much as possible on the prize determination line 8 (so-called pull-in control). On the other hand, the rotation of each main reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed on the winning determination line 8 (so-called kick control).

  Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the internal lottery table and the number of times of lottery in accordance with the number of inserted sheets. Specifically, when the inserted number is “3”, the internal lottery table for the normal gaming state is used, and when the inserted number is “2”, the internal lottery table for two-pieces is used.

  Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table defines a lottery value when the data pointer (small commercial player data pointer and bonus data pointer) and the data pointer are determined according to the winning number.

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, a random value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value defined in accordance with each winning number, and the subtraction result is obtained. Is judged to be negative (whether so-called "impossible") has occurred or not. That is, when the result of subtraction becomes negative (when a digit is generated), it means that the corresponding winning number is won, and the data pointer assigned to this is obtained.

  For example, when referring to the internal lottery table for the normal gaming state shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, if the extracted random number value is "6560", the lottery value "6554" corresponding to the winning number "1" is subtracted. When it does, the result (ie "6") does not become negative. Subsequently, when the lottery value "630" corresponding to the winning number "2" is subtracted from the above subtraction result, the result (that is, "-624") becomes negative and "0" as the small commercial player data pointer. "2 (MB)" is determined as the bonus data pointer.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery using the lottery value, the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value is, the higher the probability that the data (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned is determined. In addition, the winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “lottery value corresponding to the winning number / the number of all the random values possibly extracted (65536)”.

  Although illustration is omitted, lottery values when each data pointer is determined are defined according to a plurality of stages. In this embodiment, setting data of six levels consisting of setting 1 to setting 6 are provided, and the lottery value is defined so that the winning probability of the data pointer is different according to each setting data. In accordance with each set data, the winning probability of the small winning combination or the bonus combination is gradually increased. The setting data is set and managed by a manager such as a game arcade where the pachislot 1 is installed.

  16 and 17 show an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the normal gaming state defines a lottery value and a data pointer in accordance with the winning number 1 to the winning number 59. Here, the small part and replay data pointer for which the replay role is to be determined when the internal gaming table for the ordinary gaming state is referred is “9 (RT0 rep + RT1 rep + RT0 rep control A)”, “10 (RT0 ripple + RT1 ripple + RT0 ripple control B), “11 (RT0 ripple + RT1 ripple + RT0 ripple control C)”, “12 (RT0 ripple + RT1 ripple + RT0 ripple control D)” and “38 (RT0 ripple + RT6 ripple) A to D).

  The probability that the replay combination is determined when referring to the internal gaming table for the normal gaming state is the lottery value when each of the small combination and replay data pointers “9” to “12” and “38” is determined. From the total, it is "6776/65536".

  In addition, there are four internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of symbols of RT1 lip, corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers "9" to "12", and the probability that they are equal (2204/65536) Is determined by In addition, the pushing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of RT1 lip is permitted is assigned to each of the four kinds of internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers "9" to "12". (See FIG. 28 described later).

  In addition, the probability that the small winning combination is determined when referring to the internal gaming table for the general gaming state is “Similar from the total of the lottery values when the small combination / replay data pointers“ 40 ”to“ 57 ”are determined. 16800/65536 ". When the small part / replay data pointer is “41” to “57”, 17 kinds of internal winning combinations are determined that allow the display of the combination of the symbol of Bell A and the combination of the special combination (FIG. 13) reference). In the present embodiment, an internal winning combination corresponding to the small part and replay data pointer "41", and an internal winning combination corresponding to the small part and replay data pointers "42" to "49". A pressing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of the bell A is permitted is assigned to each of the internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small winning combination / replay data pointers “50” to “57” (see FIG. 28).

  18 to 23 show internal lottery tables for RT (RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RT6) used when the number of inserted sheets is "3". The RT internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers in accordance with winning numbers 3 to 41. When the internal lottery table for RT is selected, lottery values assigned to winning number 3 to winning number 41 defined on the above-mentioned internal lottery table for general gaming state are defined on the internal lottery table for RT It is rewritten to the lottery value assigned to winning number 3 to winning number 41. Here, the small part and replay data pointer determined according to the winning number 3 to the winning number 41 corresponds to the replay role. That is, the type and the probability of the determined replay role are changed.

  FIG. 18 shows the internal lottery table for RT1. The small part / replay data pointer for which the replay role will be determined when the internal lottery table for RT1 is referenced is “8 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip)”, “9 (RT0 Lip + RT1 Lip + RT0 Lip Control A) ), "10 (RT0 ripple + RT1 ripple + RT0 ripple control B)", "11 (RT0 ripple + RT1 ripple + RT0 ripple control C)" and "12 (RT0 ripple + RT1 ripple + RT0 ripple control D)", and 13 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip), “14 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control A)”, “15 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control B)”, “16 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control) C) and “17 (RT0 Lip + RT2 Lip + RT0 Lip Control D)”.

  The probability that the replay role is determined when the internal lottery table for RT1 is referred to is “8980 / from the total of the lottery values when the respective small part and replay data pointers“ 8 ”to“ 17 ”are determined. 65536 ".

  In addition, there are five internal winning combinations that allow the combination of the RT1 lip symbol combination and the RT0 lip symbol combination to be displayed, corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers “8” to “12”, respectively. It is determined with equal probability (486/65536) (see FIG. 11). In addition, the pushing order in which the display of the symbol combination of the RT1 lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers “8” to “12”. (See FIG. 28 described later).

Further, there are five internal winning combinations that allow the combination of the RT2 lip symbol combination and the RT0 lip symbol combination to be displayed, corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers "13" to "17", respectively. It is determined with equal probability (131 10/65536) (see FIG. 11).
In addition, the pushing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of RT2 lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers “13” to “17”. (See FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 19 shows the internal lottery table for RT2. The probability that the replay role is determined when referring to the internal lottery table for RT2 is “8980/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small part / replay data pointers “13” to “22” are determined. It is.

  Also, when the small part and replay data pointer is “13” to “17”, the probability of the five internal winning combinations allowing the display of the symbol combination of the RT2 lip and the symbol combination of the RT0 lip are respectively equal (486/65536) (see FIG. 11). Furthermore, when the small part / replay data pointer is “18” to “22”, the probability of the five internal winning combinations allowing the combination of the symbol combination of RT3 lip and the symbol combination of RT0 lip to be respectively equal It is determined in (1310/65536) (see FIG. 12). In addition, the pushing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of RT3 lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five kinds of internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers “18” to “22”. (See FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 20 shows the internal lottery table for RT3. The probability that the replay role is determined when the internal lottery table for RT3 is referenced is “40960/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small part and replay data pointers “18” to “27” are determined. It is.

  Also, when the small part and replay data pointer is “18” to “22”, the probability of the five internal winning combinations allowing the display of the symbol combination of the RT3 lip and the symbol combination of the RT0 lip are respectively equal (4681/65536) (see FIG. 12). Furthermore, when the small part / replay data pointer is "23" to "27", the probability of the five internal winning combinations allowing the display of the symbol combination of the RT4 lip and the symbol combination of the RT0 lip are respectively equal It is determined at (3511/65536) (see FIG. 12). In addition, the pushing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT4 lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers "23" to "27". (See FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 21 shows the internal lottery table for RT4. The probability that the replay role is determined when the RT4 internal lottery table is referred to is “40960/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small part and replay data pointers “23” to “32” are determined. It is.

  Also, when the small part and replay data pointer is “23” to “27”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations allowing the display of the combination of the symbol of RT4 lip and the combination of symbol of RT0 lip are equal to each other (4681/65536) (see FIG. 12). Furthermore, when the small part / replay data pointer is “28” to “32”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations allowing the display of the symbol combination of the RT5 lip and the symbol combination of the RT3 lip are equal to one another It is determined at (3511/65536) (see FIG. 12). In addition, the pushing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT5 lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers "28" to "32". (See FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 22 shows the internal lottery table for RT5. The probability that the replay role is determined when referring to the internal lottery table for RT5 is “40960/65536” from the sum of the lottery values when the small part / replay data pointers “28” to “37” are determined. It is.

  Also, when the small part and replay data pointer is “28” to “32”, the probability that the five internal winning combinations allowing the display of the combination of the symbol of RT5 lip and the combination of symbol of RT3 lip are equal to each other (4681/65536) (see FIG. 12). Furthermore, when the small part / replay data pointer is “33” to “37”, the probability of the five internal winning combinations allowing the combination of the symbol combination of RT3 lip and the combination of symbol of RT4 lip to be respectively equal It is determined at (3511/65536) (see FIG. 12). In addition, the pushing order in which the display of the combination of the symbols of the RT3 lip is permitted is assigned to each of the five internal winning combinations corresponding to the above-mentioned small part and replay data pointers "33" to "37". (See FIG. 28 described later).

  FIG. 23 shows an internal lottery table for RT6. The probability that the replay role is determined when the RT6 internal lottery table is referred to is “23000/65536” from the lottery value when the small-combination / replay data pointer “39” is determined. When the small part / replay data pointer is "39", an internal winning combination that permits the display of the combination of the RT3 lip symbol and the combination of the RT6 lip symbol is determined (see FIG. 12).

  FIGS. 24 and 25 show a two-piece internal lottery table. The internal lottery table for two-sheet setting defines the lottery value and the data pointer in accordance with the winning number 1 to the winning number 59. Here, the probability that the replay role is determined when the internal lottery table for two-pieces is referred is determined when the data pointer for small part and replay “1 (RT0 rep + RT1 rep + RT0 rep A to D)” is determined. From the lottery value of “56800/65536”.

  In addition, the probability that the small winning combination is determined when referring to the internal-lottery table for two-piece calling is “1638/1 from the lottery value when the small combination / replay data pointer“ 40 (bell B) ”is determined. 65536 ".

  FIG. 26 shows an internal lottery table for RT3 to RT6 used when the number of inserted sheets is "2". The internal lottery tables for RT3 to RT6 define lottery values and data pointers according to winning numbers 3 to 41. When the internal lottery table for RT3 to RT6 is selected, the lottery value assigned to winning number 3 to winning number 41 defined in the above-mentioned two-piece internal lottery table is assigned to the internal lottery table for RT3 to RT6. It is rewritten to the lottery value assigned to the specified winning numbers 3 to 41.

  The probability that the replay role is determined when referring to the internal lottery tables for RT3 to RT6 is “8980/65536” from the lottery value when the small part / replay data pointer “1” is determined.

  FIG. 27 shows an internal lottery table for SB. The internal lottery table for SB defines lottery values and data pointers for the winning number 42. When the internal lottery table for SB is referred to, if the inserted number is “3”, the lottery value assigned to the winning number 42 defined in the above-mentioned internal gaming table for general gaming state is the SB internal lottery The lottery value assigned to the winning number 42 defined in the table is rewritten. If the number of inserted sheets is “2”, the lottery value assigned to the winning number 42 defined in the above-mentioned internal lottery table for two-pieces is the winning number 42 defined in the internal lottery table for SB. It is rewritten to the lottery value assigned to.

  The probability that the small winning combination is determined when referring to the SB internal lottery table is “2801/65536” from the lottery value when the small winning combination / replay data pointer “40” is determined.

  Next, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the pushing order will be described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, five ways are provided as internal winning combinations for permitting the display of the combination of the symbols of RT1 lip to RT5 lip according to the operation of each RT. Each winning combination is assigned a different pushing order.

  For example, as described above, when the internal lottery table for RT5 is referred to, there is a possibility that "33" to "37" may be determined as the data pointer for small part and replay, in this case, the symbol of RT3 lip The internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination and the symbol combination of the RT4 lip are respectively determined (see FIG. 12). And to each of these five internal winning combinations, each pressing order of "left middle right", "right and left middle", "middle left / right or middle right left", "right left middle" and "right middle left" is assigned It is done. That is, the combination of symbols for which the display of the combination of RT3 lip symbols is permitted simultaneously with the display of the combination of the symbols for RT0 lip control is permitted. It defines according to the above-mentioned pushing order so that the kind of combination may differ.

  Then, when any one of the small part and replay data pointers “33” to “37” is determined, the condition of the assigned pressing order and the pressing order adopted by the player match, as a condition of RT3. A combination of symbols will be displayed, and the RT5 gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state.

  Also, when "41" to "57" are determined as the small part and replay data pointer, the internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of the symbol of Bell A and the combination of special roles are determined respectively (FIG. 13) reference). Then, the pressing order of "left middle right or left and right middle" is assigned to the small part and replay data pointer "41", and the middle and left and right for the small part and replay data pointers "42" to "49". Alternatively, the pressing order of "middle right left" is assigned, and the pressing order of "right middle left or right left middle" is assigned to the small part and replay data pointers "50" to "57".

  Then, when any one of the small part / replay data pointers “41” to “57” is determined, the combination of the symbols of the bell A is adopted on condition that the pushing order assigned to each is adopted by the player. Is displayed and eight or ten medals are paid out (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when a pushing order different from the assigned pushing order is adopted by the player, a combination of special combination symbols is displayed. Here, when a combination of special combination symbols is displayed, a combination of different combination special symbols is displayed on each of the two prize determination lines 8, and two pieces (one piece x 2) of The medal is paid out (see FIG. 7).

  The combination of the symbols of Bell A (green 7-yellow bell-yellow bell) is a symbol arranged at intervals included in the range of 3 symbols which is the above-mentioned maximum number of sliding pieces for each main reel 3 Configured On the other hand, the combination of special symbol designs includes symbols arranged at intervals exceeding the range of three symbols which is the above-mentioned maximum number of sliding pieces for at least one main reel. For example, the combination of symbols of special role 1 (green 7-blank-yellow bell) is configured to include symbols "blanks" arranged at intervals beyond the above-described predetermined range for the middle main reel 3C. That is, the combination of the symbols of the bell A can basically be displayed on the winning determination line 8 regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is detected, but is selected by the player Depending on the order of pressing, it may not be displayed on the prize determination line 8.

  Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. FIG.

  The reel stop initial setting table defines data used for determining the number of sliding symbols of each main reel 3, that is, determining the position at which the main reel 3 stops rotating, in accordance with the small part and replay data pointer. ing. Specifically, a push order determination flag, priority pull-in data selection table selection data, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, and irregular push table selection data are defined.

  The pressing order-based determination flag is data for identifying whether or not the pressing order is assigned to the internal winning combination. When the pressing order determination flag is "1", it indicates that the pressing order is assigned an internal winning combination. The priority pull-in data selection table selection data is data for specifying a priority pull-in data selection table (FIGS. 31 to 36) described later.

  The forward press table selection data and the forward press table change data are data for specifying a stop table (FIGS. 45 to 48) to be referred to when the forward press is performed. The forward pressing is a case where the first stop operation is performed on the left main reel 3L, and the pressing order “left middle right” and “left right middle” correspond.

  The irregular press table selection data is data for specifying a stop table (FIG. 49) to be referred to when the irregular press is performed. An irregular push is a case where the first stop operation is performed on the middle main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R, and the pushing order “middle left and right”, “middle right left”, “right middle left” and “right left middle” "Corresponds.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 31 to 50, data tables used for stop control of each main reel will be described.

  In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (that is, the symbol position at which the stop of the rotation of the main reel is started. Symbol position where rotation of the main reel stops symbol position where symbol position is called "start position", plus any of the predetermined numerical range "0" to "3" defined as the number of sliding pieces, It is possible to determine this as a "planned stop position".

  In other words, the number of sliding symbols is the amount of rotation of the main reel until the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. In other words, the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. The number of symbols passing through the middle of the corresponding display window during the period until the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  The stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 35.

  Referring to the stop table, the number of sliding symbols is obtained according to the stop start position of each main reel. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding symbols is obtained based on the stop table, but this is a formal one, and in itself the planned stop position of the main reel is determined immediately Absent. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding symbols obtained based on the stop table (hereinafter, the number of sliding symbols for stop data) is obtained by referring to a priority order table (FIGS. 42 to 49) described later. When there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces, the appropriate number of sliding pieces is changed (the details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the number of sliding symbols for stop data is used to determine the search order when comparing the priorities for each symbol from the stop start position to the symbol position three symbols ahead, which is the maximum number of sliding symbols. (See FIG. 50 described later).

  In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is used properly depending on the forward press and the irregular press. More specifically, in the case of the forward press, the stop table for the first press at the first stop (FIG. 31) and the stop tables for the second and third stops at the forward press (FIG. 33 and FIG. 34) are referred to. If it is a push, the irregular push stop table (FIG. 35) is referred to.

  FIG. 31 shows a stop table for the first push first stop. The first push stop table for the first push defines the number of sliding symbols for stop data and the line change status according to the stop start positions “0” to “17” of the left main reel 3L. The line change status is used when referring to the forward push control change table described later.

  FIG. 32 shows a forward press control change table. The forward press control change table defines the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing and C line check data according to the change target position (in other words, the planned stop position of the left main reel). For example, when the planned stop position of the left main reel 3 is "16", the data corresponding to the change target position "16" is acquired.

  FIG.33 and FIG.34 shows the stop table for 2nd, 3rd stop at the time of forward pressing. FIG. 35 shows an irregular push time stop table.

  The first and second stop tables and the irregular press stop table define one byte of stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “17”.

  The stop data has information as to whether or not the symbol position to which itself is associated is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the main reel. Then, this stop data indicates whether the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the main reel, the bit corresponding to the "A line" column and the bit corresponding to the "B line" column There are basically two types by assigning. Further, the stop data defines information as to which one of these two types of information should be adopted, by assigning a bit corresponding to the "line change" column.

  In other words, although there are a plurality of ways of determining the position at which the main reel stops rotating, the positions at which the main reel stops rotating can be made different even with the same symbol position. Such a configuration is intended to compress information.

  When the stop table having the stop data is referred to, the number of sliding symbols for stop data is determined as follows. First, in accordance with the type of the stop button for which the stop operation has been detected, it is specified which one of the eight bit strings constituting the stop data is to be referred to. For example, when the middle stop button 7C is pressed, a row of “middle reel A line” of bit 4 is designated.

  Then, with reference to the designated bit string, for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, it is sequentially searched whether "1" is defined as the corresponding data. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position for which “1” is defined as the corresponding data is determined as the number of sliding data slips for stop data.

  Note that whether to change the reference bit string from the "A line" column to the "B line" column refers to the "line change" column, and "1" is specified in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is decided by whether it is done or not. Then, when it is determined that the line change is to be performed, the column of “B line” is designated thereafter, and the above search is performed.

  Next, the priority attraction-in data selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. Further, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The priority pull-in data selection table defines the priority pull-in data to be selected at the time of the first stop operation, the priority pull-in data to be selected at the second stop operation, and the priority pull-in data to be selected at the third stop operation. doing. The priority attraction-in data is data for specifying the priority order table (FIGS. 37 to 44).

The priority table defines lead-in data according to a predetermined priority. The priority order defines the order in which drawing-in is performed preferentially among the types of combinations of symbols relating to winning. The pull-in data is configured to include pull-in data 1 to 8 each consisting of 1 byte, and the configuration of the data corresponds to the configuration of the above-mentioned internal winning combination and display combination.
As with the configuration of the display combination and the internal winning combination, the combination of unique symbols is assigned to each bit in the pull-in data.

  In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding data slips for stop data is obtained based on the above-described stop table. However, in addition to the number of sliding data slips for stop data, a more appropriate number of sliding slips exists. , To change to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, regardless of the number of sliding symbols acquired by the stop table, the more appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination. The priority table is used to search whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces for stop data.

  In the priority pull-in data selection table shown in FIGS. 36 to 40, when the above-mentioned "33" to "37" are determined as the small winning combination / replay data pointer, that is, the display of the combination of symbols of RT3 rep in the RT5 gaming state It is selected when five internal winning combinations are determined.

  The priority attraction-in data selection table A shown in FIG. 36 is selected when the priority attraction-in data selection table selection data is “20”. The priority pull-in data selection table selection data “20” is selected when the small commercial player / replay data pointer is “33 (RT3 rep + RT4 rep A to D + RT0 rep control for A + RT 0 rep control B)” (FIG. 29) .

  In the priority attraction-in data selection table A, the priority attraction-in data “4” is acquired for each stop operation when the push order is “left middle right”. Also, in the case of another push order, the priority attraction-in data "2" is acquired for each stop operation.

  Here, when the priority attraction-in data is “2”, the priority order table B shown in FIG. 43 is selected. On the other hand, when the priority attraction-in data is "4", the priority order table C shown in FIG. 44 is selected.

  The priority order table B defines priority orders “1” to “4”, and pull-in data including “RT4 replies A to D” for the priority order “1” with respect to the priority order “2”. Each of the import data corresponding to “RT3 RIP” is defined. Therefore, when the priority order table B is referred to, the display of the combination of symbols of RT4 letters A to D is preferentially performed over the display of the combination of symbols of RT3 lip.

  On the other hand, the priority order table C defines the priority orders "1" and "2", and for the priority order "1", the pull-in data corresponding to "RT3 rep" is compared to the priority order "2". Each set of pull-in data including “RT0 lip control A to D” is defined. Therefore, when the priority order table C is referred to, the display of the symbol combination of the RT3 lip is performed preferentially to the display of other symbol combinations.

  Therefore, when the small part / replay data pointer is "33 (RT3 rep + RT4 rep A to D + RT0 rep control for A + RT 0 rep control B)", when the pushing order is "left middle right", the priority table C is By reference, a combination of RT3 lip symbols will be displayed. On the other hand, when the order of pressing “left and right middle”, “middle left and right”, “middle right and left”, “right and left middle” and “right middle left” different from the above “left middle right”, the priority table B is By reference, the combination of RT4 letters A to D will be displayed.

  The priority attraction-in data selection table B shown in FIG. 37 is selected when the priority attraction-in data selection table selection data is “21”. The priority pull-in data selection table selection data “21” is selected when the small part and replay data pointer is “34 (RT3 rep + RT4 rep A to D + RT0 rep control for A + RT0 rep control C)” (FIG. 29) .

  In the priority attraction-in data selection table B, the priority attraction-in data “4” is acquired for each stop operation when the push order is “right and left middle”. Also, in the case of another push order, the priority attraction-in data "2" is acquired for each stop operation. Therefore, if the small part / replay data pointer is "34 (RT3 rep + RT4 rep A to D + RT0 rep control for A + RT 0 rep control C)", the priority table C is referred to when the pressing order is "middle left". As a result, the combination of RT3 lip symbols will be displayed. On the other hand, when the order of pressing “left middle right”, “middle left and right”, “middle right left”, “right left middle” and “right middle left” different from the above “right and left middle”, the priority table B is By reference, the combination of RT4 letters A to D will be displayed.

  Similarly, when the data pointer for small part and replay is "35", the priority attraction data selection table C shown in FIG. 38 is referred to, and the pushing order is "middle left / right" or "middle right left". When, the combination of RT3 lip symbols will be displayed. When the data pointer for small part and replay is "36", the priority attraction data selection table D shown in FIG. 39 is referred to, and when the pushing order is "middle right", the symbol of RT3 rep is displayed. The combination will be displayed. Furthermore, when the small part and replay data pointer is “37”, the priority attraction data selection table E shown in FIG. 40 is referred to, and when the pushing order is “right middle left”, the RT3 lip symbol The combination of will be displayed.

  The priority attraction-in data selection table F shown in FIG. 41 is selected when the priority attraction-in data selection table selection data is “1”. The priority attraction-in data selection table selection data “1” is selected when the small winning combination / replay data pointer is “42” to “49” (FIG. 30). When the small part / replay data pointer is "42" to "49", eight internal winning combinations are determined which allow the display of the combination of the symbol of the bell A and the combination of the special combination.

  In the priority attraction-in data selection table F, the priority attraction-in data “0” is acquired according to each stop operation when the pushing order is “middle left and right” or “middle right left”. Also, in the case of another push order, priority attraction-in data "1" or "6" is acquired according to each stop operation.

  Here, when the priority attraction-in data is “0”, the priority order table A shown in FIG. 42 is selected. On the other hand, when the priority attraction-in data is "1", the priority order table D shown in FIG. 45 is selected, and when the priority attraction-in data is "6", the priority order table E shown in FIG. Ru.

  The priority order table A defines priority orders “1” to “3”, and for priority order “1”, import data including “bell A” is used for priority orders “2” and “3”. The import data corresponding to the “special role” is defined respectively. Therefore, when the priority order table A is referred to, the display of the combination of the symbols of the bell A is performed preferentially to the display of the combination of the symbols of the special role.

  On the other hand, the priority order table D and the priority order table E define the priority orders “1” to “3”, and for the priority orders “1” and “2”, the pull-in data corresponding to the “special role”. And the priority "3", respectively, defines import data including "BELL A". Therefore, when the priority order table D or the priority order table E is referred to, the display of the combination of the special combination symbols is preferentially performed over the display of the combination of the bell A symbols.

  Therefore, when the data position for small role / replay is "42" to "49", the priority order table A is referred to when the pressing order is "middle left / right" or "middle right left", and RT3 rep The combination of symbols will be displayed. When the pressing order is “middle left and right” or “middle right and left”, the first stop operation corresponding to the middle main reel is detected while all the three main reels are rotated. It is time to

  On the other hand, when the order of pressing "left middle right", "left right middle", "right left middle" and "right middle left" different from the above "middle left and right" or "middle right left", the priority table D or By referring to the priority order table E, a combination of symbols of special roles is displayed. When the pressing order is “left middle right”, “right left middle”, “right left middle” and “right middle left”, the middle main reel is being operated while all the three main reels are rotated. Is the time when the detection of the first stop operation corresponding to the different main reel is performed.

  In this manner, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the combination of the symbols to be displayed and the combination of the symbols not to be displayed by properly using the priority order table to be referred to according to the pressing order.

  Next, the priority order table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority order table defines an order (hereinafter referred to as a priority order) to be preferentially applied from a range of numerical values "0" to "3" predetermined as the number of sliding symbols. Basically, in this priority order table, the priority order is searched for each numerical value in the order from the lower order to the higher order, and as a result of the search, the numerical order corresponding to the priority order "1" is preferentially applied. ing. The priority order table is provided on the assumption that there is a plurality of sliding pieces having the same priority, and in such a case, a higher priority order is applied.

  The priority order table defines the priority order based on the number of sliding data for stop data described above. That is, based on the number of sliding symbols for stop data, the priority order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 51, the game lock lottery table will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the RT5 gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state (more specifically, the pressing order is applicable when the small combination / replay data pointers “33” to “37” are determined. When the player adopts the game), a game lock process is performed, and a period for waiting for the next game to start is provided. The game lock lottery table is used to determine a time (lock time) in which the game lock process is performed.

  The game lock lottery table defines eight types of lock times, any of which is determined by lottery. The game lock lottery table defines lock numbers “1” to “8”, and a lottery value when each lock number is determined and a lock time acquired when each lock number is determined It specifies. The game lock lottery table is also stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 described later. Although described later, the game lock lottery table stored in the sub ROM 82 further defines the number of times of sub lottery to be acquired when each lock number is determined.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 52 to 58, configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 32 will be described.

  First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53. The internal winning combination storing area is composed of internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 8 each consisting of 1 byte.

  When "1" is set to the target bit in the internal winning combination storing area, the display of the combination of the symbols corresponding to the bit is permitted. Also, when all bits are "0", the content is lost.

  As described above, when "1" is set in a plurality of bits in the internal winning combination storing area, all the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. Then, based on the stop operation by the player, any one of the symbol combinations corresponding to the respective bits is displayed on the winning determination line.

  The main RAM 33 is provided with a display combination storing area in which the display combination described above is stored. The configuration of the display combination storing area is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area. That is, when “1” is set to the target bit, it indicates that a combination of symbols corresponding to the bit is displayed on the winning determination line. Further, when all the bits are "0", it indicates that the combination of symbols relating to winning is not displayed on the winning determination line, and the content is lost.

  Next, the configuration of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. When the bonus combination "MB" is determined as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the aforementioned internal lottery table or the like, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area.

  The bonus combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is configured to be held without being cleared until the corresponding combination of symbols is displayed on the winning determination line (so-called carryover, The bonus part held is called the carryover part). Then, while the carryover combination is present, the carryover combination is stored in the internal combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the above-mentioned internal lottery (see S79 in FIG. 62 described later).

  Next, the configuration of the gaming state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming state flag storage area is composed of a gaming state flag storage area 1 and a gaming state flag storage area 2 each consisting of 1 byte. A unique bonus game or RT is assigned to each bit.

  When "1" is set to the target bit in the gaming state flag storage area, the bonus game or RT corresponding to the bit is being performed. In the present embodiment, the state when all bits are "0" is referred to as a general gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the configuration of the main reel symbol storage area will be described. The main reel symbol storage area stores data (symbol code) specifying the symbol of each main reel 3 displayed along the above-mentioned pay determination line 8 (8a and 8b).

  For example, if it is the first line 8a, the symbol code relating to the symbol of the left main reel 3L displayed in the upper stage of the left main display window 4L, and the symbol of the middle main reel 3C displayed in the middle row of the middle main display window 4C. The symbol code and the symbol code relating to the symbol of the right main reel 3R displayed in the middle of the right main display window 4R are stored. The illustrated storage example is one in which the symbol counter of each main reel is "1" (see FIG. 5). The combination of symbols stored in the main reel symbol storage area and the combination of symbols specified by the above main reel symbol combination table are compared, and it is determined whether or not they match. Is determined.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the configuration of the expected display combination storing area will be described.

The display combination expected storage area includes three for the left main reel display combination expected storage area, the middle main reel display combination expected storage area, and the right main reel display combination expected storage area according to the type of the main reel. Configured In each display combination expected storage area, 1-byte priority attraction-in order data determined according to each symbol position "0" to "17" of the corresponding main reel is stored.
In the present embodiment, by referring to the predicted display storage area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table described above. .

  The contents of the priority attraction-in order data stored in the display combination expectation storage area differ depending on the type of the priority order table referenced when determining the priority attraction-in order data. For example, if priority table A (FIG. 37) is referred to, bit 2 of the priority attraction data is "bell A, bell B", bit 1 is "special role 2, special role 3, special role 20". The special role 35 corresponds to the special role 1 and the special role 4 to the special role 19 (bit 0 to bit 7 are unused).

  The priority attraction order data indicates that the higher the value is, the higher the priority is, and by referring to the priority attraction order data, the relative priorities of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the main reel are indicated. Evaluation is possible. The symbol for which the largest value is determined as the priority attraction order data is the symbol with the highest priority. That is, it can be said that the priority attraction-in order data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the main reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same size of the priority attraction order data, one symbol is determined according to the priority order defined by the above-mentioned priority order table (FIG. 50).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, the structure of the game lock flag storage area will be described. When the lock number is determined with reference to the aforementioned game lock lottery table (FIG. 51), this is stored in the game lock flag storage area. The game lock flag storage area consists of one byte, and when "1" is set in the target bit, the lock number corresponding to that bit is determined.

  Next, contents of a program executed by the main CPU of the main control circuit will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 to 80. First, with reference to FIG. 59, a main flowchart under control of the main CPU will be described.

  When the pachi slot 1 is powered on, the main CPU 31 first performs initialization processing (S1). In the initialization process, when an operation to change the setting is performed by the administrator, any one of six setting values of setting 1 to setting 6 is selected. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the designated storage area in the main RAM 33 (S2). For example, data stored in a storage area such as an internal winning combination storing area, a display combination storing area, etc. which needs to be erased for each game is cleared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 60 (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor and the start switch is checked. Next, the main CPU 31 extracts random number values and stores them in the random number value storage area provided in the main RAM 32 (S4). Next, the main CPU 31 performs internal lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined based on the random value.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (S6). In this process, the reel stop initialization setting tables (FIGS. 29 and 30) are referred to, and various data used when stopping the rotation of each main reel is determined. In addition, priority rankings reflecting internal winning combinations are determined for each symbol arranged on the circumferential surface of each main reel. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit (S7). The start command is configured to include a parameter specifying an internal winning combination and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all the main reels (S8). When the start of rotation of all the main reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor 49 is controlled by an interrupt process (FIG. 80 described later) executed at a constant period (1.1173 msec). Rotation is started. Then, acceleration is performed until the rotation of each main reel 3 reaches a constant speed, and thereafter, control is performed such that the constant speed is maintained.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the rotation of the main reel is at a constant speed (S9). When the main CPU 31 determines that the rotation of the main reel is not at a constant speed, it stands by until the constant speed is reached, while when determining that the rotation of the main reel is at a constant speed, later referring to FIG. A reel stop control process to be described is performed (S10). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding main reel is stopped based on the timing at which the stop button is pressed and the priorities determined for the respective symbols on the corresponding main reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs display combination search processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (S11). In this process, the main reel symbol combination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) is referred to, and the display combination and the number of payouts are determined based on the combination of the symbols displayed along the winning determination line 8. Next, the main CPU 31 executes processing for determining a display combination etc. which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (S12). In this process, RT transition is managed based on the display combination. In addition, it is checked whether or not to execute the game lock effect.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the game lock flag storage area is 0 (S13). When the main CPU 31 determines that the game lock flag storage area is not 0, the game lock time is consumed and the game lock flag storage area is updated to 0 (see S487 to S490 in FIG. 80 described later). Wait without performing any further processing. On the other hand, when determining that the game lock flag storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit (S14). The display command is configured to include parameters for specifying a display combination, the number of payouts, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs medal payout processing (S15). The driving of the hopper 40 and the updating of the number of credits are performed based on the number of payouts determined in S11. Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number (S16). A value determined as the number of payouts is subtracted from the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB gaming state flag is on (S17). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (S18). With reference to the bonus end number counter, it is checked whether to end the operation of the MB.

  After S18, or when determining that the MB gaming state flag is not on in S17, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (S19). It is checked whether to start the operation of the MB, and whether to play a game again. When this process ends, the process moves to S2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 60, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S31). When the main CPU 31 determines that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the main CPU 31 permits medal passage (S32). The solenoid (not shown) of the selector is driven to encourage passage of the medal in the selector.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter (S33). That is, the re-game is performed. Next, the main CPU 31 clears the automatic closing counter (S34).

  After S32 or S34, the main CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum value of the insertion number counter (S35). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB gaming state flag is on (S36). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the maximum value of the insertion number counter to 2 (S37).

  After S37, or when it is determined in S36 that the MB gaming state flag is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not passage of medals has been detected (S38). When the main CPU 31 determines that the passage of the medal has been detected, the main CPU 31 determines whether the inserted number counter has reached the maximum value (S39).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter has not reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter (S40). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 2 in the valid line counter (S41). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit (S42). The medal insertion command is configured to include parameters for specifying the number of inserted cards and the like.

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S39 that the insertion number counter has reached the maximum value, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the credit counter (S43). After S42 or S43, or when determining that passage of medals is not detected in S38, the main CPU 31 checks the bet switch (S44). A numerical value corresponding to the bet button is added to the insertion number counter and is subtracted from the credit counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the insertion number counter is 2 or 3 (S45). If it is determined that the insertion number counter is not 2 or 3, the process proceeds to S38. When the main CPU 31 determines that the insertion number counter is 2 or 3, the main CPU 31 determines whether the start switch is on (S46).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch is not on, the process moves to S38. When the main CPU 31 determines that the start switch is on, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal passage (S47). The solenoid of the selector is not driven, and discharge of the medal is prompted. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table (FIG. 15), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of times of lottery based on the value of the insertion number counter (S61). Next, the main CPU 31 performs lottery value change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (S62). In this process, when the RT operation is performed or the SB operation is performed, the internal lottery table for the normal gaming state (FIGS. 16 and 17) or the internal lottery table for two-piece hanging (FIG. 24). And in FIG. 25) is performed.

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a random number value stored in the random number value storage area, and sets it as a determination random number value (S63). Next, the main CPU 31 sets 1 as an initial value of the winning number (S64).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, and acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number (S65). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S66). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the result of the subtraction is negative and whether digit correction has been performed (S67). When the main CPU 31 determines that the digit is not performed, the main CPU 31 adds 1 to the winning number and subtracts 1 from the number of times of lottery (S68).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of lotteries is 0 (S69). If the main CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, it moves on to S65, while if it determines that the number of lotteries is 0, it sets 0 as the small winning combination / replay data pointer and uses it as the bonus data pointer. Set 0 (S70).

  When the main CPU 31 determines in S67 that the digit has been set, the main CPU 31 acquires the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the current winning number (S71). After S70 or S71, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay (FIGS. 11 to 13), and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S72). .

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the CT gaming state flag is on (S73). When the main CPU 31 determines that the CT gaming state flag is on, it refers to the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay, and the internal winning combination corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer “40” to “57”. Get the role (S74). That is, in the MB gaming state, regardless of the result of the lottery, all the small winning combinations will be determined, and the display of the combination of all the symbols related to the payout of medals will be permitted.

  After S74, or when determining that the CT gaming state flag is not on in S73, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S75).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S76). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000”, it refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (FIG. 14), and determines the internal winning based on the bonus data pointer. Get the role (S77). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (S78).

  After S78, or when the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in S76, the main CPU 31 ORs the carryover combination storage area and the internal winning combination storage area 1 and The result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 1 (S79).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB gaming state flag is on and the bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is "1" (S80). That is, it is determined whether "SB" is determined as the internal winning combination. When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on or the bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is not "1", the internal lottery processing is ended.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on and the bit 1 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 is "1", it performs bonus end processing (S81). At this time, although the MB gaming state flag and the CT gaming state flag are on in the gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 55), only the MB gaming state flag is turned off. The CT gaming state flag is referred to in order to change the maximum number of sliding symbols in the reel stop control process, and is then turned off in the bonus end check process (FIG. 77) described later. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 72 (S82). The sub control circuit 72 is notified that the operation of the MB has ended. When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the lottery value changing process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the gaming state flag storage area (FIG. 55) and determines whether the RT gaming state flag is on (S101). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the lottery value of the winning number relating to the replay role with reference to the corresponding internal lottery table for RT (S102). That is, the lottery values of winning numbers "3" to "41" related to the replay role defined by the internal gaming table for the normal gaming state or the internal lottery table for two sheets are prescribed by the internal lottery table for RT It is changed to the lottery value of winning numbers "3" to "41" concerning the replay role.

  After S102 or when determining that the RT gaming state flag is not on in S101, the main CPU 31 determines whether the SB gaming state flag is on (S103). When the main CPU 31 determines that the SB gaming state flag is not on, it ends the lottery value change processing.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the SB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 changes the lottery value of the winning number relating to the small winning combination with reference to the SB internal lottery table (S104). In other words, the lottery value of the winning number "42" for the small winning combination prescribed by the internal gaming table for the general gaming state or the internal winning lottery table for two pieces, relates to the small winning combination prescribed by the SB internal lottery table. It is changed to the lottery value of the winning number "42". When this process ends, the lottery value change process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 64, the reel stop initial setting process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initialization setting table (FIG. 29 and FIG. 30), and based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer, the pressing order by determination flag, priority pull-in data selection table selection data, forward pressing Select table selection data, table change data for forward press, and table selection data for irregular press and store in RAM 33 (S121)

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores an identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” indicating that the main reel is in the process of being stored in the main reel symbol storage area (FIG. 56) (S122). Next, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 33 (S123). The stop button non-operation counter is data for managing the number of stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs display combination anticipation storage processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (S124). This process constitutes a priority determining means for determining the priority according to each symbol arranged on the circumferential surface of each main reel. When this process ends, the reel stop initialization process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65, the display combination expectation storage processing will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (S141). Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel (S142). The main CPU 31 is determined as the search target reel in order from the leftmost main reel among the rotating main reels.

  For example, when all three main reels are rotated, the left main reel 3L is determined as a search target reel first. Further, each process up to S156 described later is performed for the left main reel 3L, and when the process returns to S142, then the middle main reel 3C is determined as the search target reel. Further, each process up to S156 to be described later is performed for the middle main reel 3C, and when the process returns to S142, the right main reel 3R is finally determined as a search target reel. Similarly, for example, assuming that the middle main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R are being rotated, the search target reels are determined in the order of the middle main reel 3C and the right main reel 3R first.

  When the search target reel is determined, the main CPU 31 performs the following processing of S145 to S150 to sequentially determine the priority attraction order data for each of the symbol positions “0” to “17” of the search target reel. And determine the priority of the symbols placed at each symbol position.

  Next, the main CPU 31 specifies the expected display combination storing area based on the search target reel determined in S142 (S143). For example, assuming that the search target reel is the left main reel 3L, the top address (that is, the address of the symbol position “0”) of the display combination prediction storage area for the left main reel is designated. Next, the main CPU 31 sets “0” as symbol position data, and sets “18” as a symbol check frequency (S 144).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the main reel symbol arrangement table (FIG. 5), acquires the symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores the symbol code in the symbol storage area (S145). For example, when the search target reel is the left main reel 3L and the current symbol position data is "0", the symbol code "00000011 (green 7)" defined in the symbol position "1" of the left main reel 3L is The symbol code "00000001 (red 7)" stored in the upper part of the left display window in the symbol storage area and defined in the symbol position "17" of the left main reel 3L is stored in the lower part of the left display window in the symbol storage area Ru.

  Next, the main CPU 31 conducts display combination search processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (S146). In this process, based on the symbol code acquired according to each symbol position of the search target reel, it is displayed on the two winning determination lines 8a and 8b (assuming that the rotation of the reel is temporarily stopped at each symbol position). Perform a search for possible symbol combinations.

  Next, the main CPU 31 executes priority attraction order data acquisition processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (S147). In this process, the priority attraction-in order data is determined based on the combination of the specified symbols and the priority order table as a result of the search by the display combination search process.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the determined priority attraction ranking data in the display combination prediction storage area (S148). For example, when the current symbol position data is "0", priority attraction-in data is stored in symbol position "0" of the left main reel display combination prediction storage area. Next, the main CPU 31 adds one to each of the address of the expected display combination storing area and the symbol position data, and subtracts one from the symbol check count (S149).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of symbol checks is 0 or not (S150). When the main CPU 31 determines that the symbol check frequency is not 0, it moves on to S145, and when it determines that the symbol frequency is 0, it subtracts 1 from the search frequency (S151). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of searches is 0 (S152). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination anticipation storage processing.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of searches is not 0 in S152, the main CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that rotation is in progress in the symbol storage area for all main reels (S153). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 3 or not (S154). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 3 (in other words, when all three reels are rotating), the process moves to S142.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is not 3, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data (S155). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and stores the symbol code in each symbol storage area based on the symbol position data (S156). That is, the symbol code of the symbol displayed on each winning determination line is stored for the main reel whose rotation has already been stopped. Then, a display combination search process described later is performed based on a combination of the above-mentioned symbols of the main reel whose rotation has already been stopped and the symbols disposed at the respective symbol positions of the main reel being rotated. When this process ends, the process moves to S142.

  Next, the display combination search process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 clears the display combination storage area, and sets the top address of the main reel symbol storage area (S181). That is, the address corresponding to the first line 8a is designated. Next, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the main reel symbol combination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) (S182). An address corresponding to the combination of symbols of MB "green 7-yellow bell-blank" is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 compares the combination of symbols defined by the main reel symbol combination table with the three symbol codes stored in the main reel symbol storage area (S183). That is, according to each winning judgment line 8a, 8b, the combination of the symbol consisting of the symbol of the left main reel, the symbol of the middle main reel and the symbol of the right main reel, and the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table for main reel The combination is compared.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not they match except for the identifier indicating that the rotation is in progress (S184). When the main CPU 31 determines that they coincide with each other, the main CPU 31 acquires a display combination and storage area type data (S185). For example, when the three symbol codes stored in the first line 8a of the main reel symbol storage area are "green 7-rotating-rotating", the combination of the symbols of MB "green 7-yellow bell-blank And it is determined that

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the address of the display combination storage area based on the storage area type data (S186). For example, when the storage area type data is 1, the address of the display combination storage area 1 is set. Next, the main CPU 31 stores the logical sum of the display combination acquired in S185 and the designated display combination prediction storage area in the display combination prediction storage area (S187).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of searches is 0 (S188). In this process, the number of times of search becomes 0 when rotation of all the reels is stopped (that is, when the display combination search process is performed in S11 of the main flowchart shown in FIG. 59 described above). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of searches is 0, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of payouts, and adds it to the number-of-payouts counter (S189).

  The main CPU 31 updates the address of the main reel symbol combination table (S190) when it is determined that they do not match in S184, when it is determined that the number of searches is not 0 in S188, or after S189. For example, if the current address is an address specifying a combination of symbols of MB, it is updated to an address specifying a combination of symbols of SB (see FIG. 6).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is an end code (S191). If the main CPU 31 determines that it is not an end code, that is, it does not search for all symbol combinations specified by the main reel symbol combination table, the process proceeds to S183.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is an end code, it determines whether the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed (S192). In this process, the value of the valid line counter stored in the main RAM 33 is transferred to the register in advance, and 1 is subtracted from the value transferred to the register, and it is determined whether the result is 0 or not. I am trying to do it. That is, the subtraction of the effective line counter itself stored in the main RAM 33 is not performed here.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has been executed, the main CPU 31 ends the display combination search process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the number of times corresponding to the valid line counter has not been executed, the main CPU 31 updates the address of the main reel symbol storage area (S193). For example, if the current address is an address specifying the first line 8a, the address is updated to the address specifying the second line 8b. After this processing, the process moves to S182.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the priority attraction order data acquisition process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 exclusively ORs the internal winning combination storing area and the display combination storing area and calculates the logical product of the result and the display combination storing area (S211). By this processing, it is determined whether or not there is a bit turned on only in the display combination storing area, and from this, it is determined whether the display combination is included in the internal winning combination, that is, the symbol to be checked at present. It is determined whether or not the determined internal winning combination is satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the logical product is 0 (S212). When the logical product is not 0, it turns out that there is a possibility that a combination of symbols not permitted by the internal winning combination may be displayed. When the main CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 1 or not (S213). That is, it is determined whether there is one remaining main reel in rotation. When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 1, the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the priority pull-in order data (S225), and ends the priority pull-in order data acquisition process. When the priority attraction order data is 0, it is treated as "stop prohibited". If there are two or more main reels in rotation, there is no wrong prize, but if there is one main reel in rotation, there will be false prizes. It is processing to do.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is not 1 in S213, or determines that the logical product is not 0 in S212, the priority pull-in data acquisition processing described later with reference to FIG. Perform (S214). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the top address of the priority order table according to the priority pull-in data, and sets the corresponding number of checks (S215). Next, the main CPU 31 sets “1” as the initial value of the priority, and sets “0” as the initial value of the priority attraction rank data (S216).

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and acquires pull-in data based on the current priority order (S217). Next, the main CPU 31 takes a logical product of the internal winning combination storing area, the display combination storing area, and the lead-in data (S218).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the logical product is 0 (S219). When the main CPU 31 determines that the logical product is not 0, it turns on the carry flag (S220). After S220 or when determining that the logical product is 0 in S219, the main CPU 31 rotates the bit pattern of the priority attraction priority data to the left including the carry flag (S221). Since the bit pattern is shifted to the left, the higher the priority is, the larger the priority attraction data becomes. Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts one from the number of checks and adds one to the priority (S222).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of checks is 0 (S223).
If the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, it proceeds to S217, and if it determines that the number of checks is 0, it adds 1 to the priority attraction order data (S224). After performing this process, the priority attraction order data acquisition process is ended.

  Next, the priority attraction-in data acquisition process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the internal winning combination is only MB or SB (S231). That is, only bit 0 or bit 1 of internal winning combination storing area 1 is "1", and other bits of internal winning combination storing area 1 and each bit of other internal winning combination storing areas 2 to 8 are It is determined whether or not it is "0".

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is only MB or SB, the main CPU 31 acquires "4" as the priority attraction-in data (S232). When this process ends, the priority attraction-in data acquisition process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is not only MB or SB, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the push order determination flag is "1" (S233). When the main CPU 31 determines that the pressing order determination flag is “1”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority pull-in data selection table according to the priority pull-in data selection table selection data, based on the stopped reels and the search target reels. Priority pull-in data is acquired (S234). When this process ends, the priority attraction-in data acquisition process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the pressing order determination flag is not “1”, the main CPU 31 acquires priority attraction data selection table selection data as priority attraction data (S235). When this process ends, the priority attraction-in data acquisition process ends.

  In the MB gaming state (CT gaming state), a priority table (not shown) for MB is acquired. The priority table for the MB defines the pull-in data such that the priority of the combination of symbols of the replay role is higher than the priority of the combination of symbols of the small winning combination.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether a valid stop button has been pressed (S241). When the main CPU 31 determines that the valid stop button has not been pressed, it waits until it determines that the valid stop button has been pressed. When the main CPU 31 determines that the effective stop button has been pressed, the main CPU 31 resets the corresponding bit of the effective stop button storage area, and determines the operation stop button (S 242). Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts one from the stop button non-operation counter (S243).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding symbol number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (S244). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 72 (S245). The reel stop command includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped and the number of sliding symbols.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a planned stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding symbols, and stores it (S246). The main CPU 31 adds the value of the number of sliding symbols to the value of the symbol counter, and determines the result as the planned stop position. When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 80) described later, and the rotation of the reel waits for the symbol counter to be updated to the value of the planned stop position. It is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel based on the operation stop button, and sets a planned stop position as symbol position data (S247). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table, acquires the symbol code based on the symbol position data, and stores it in the symbol storage area (S248). That is, the symbol displayed on the winning determination line is specified by the main reel whose rotation has stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs control change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 75 (S249). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 0 or not (S250). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 0, it ends the reel stop control processing, and when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0, the above-mentioned display combination prediction storage processing (FIG. See) (S251). In this process, priority attraction order data is determined for each symbol position of the remaining rotating reels. After this processing, the process moves to S241.

  Next, the process of determining the number of sliding symbols will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button (S271). When the left stop button 7L is pressed, the main CPU 31 selects “10000000” in which “1” is raised to the bit 7 corresponding to “left reel A line” of the stop data as line mask data. When the middle stop button 7C is pressed, "00010000" in which "1" is set to bit 4 corresponding to "middle reel A line" of the stop data is selected as line mask data. In addition, when the right stop button 7R is pressed, “00000010” in which “1” is set to bit 1 corresponding to “right reel A line” of stop data is selected as line mask data.

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is 2 or not (S272). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is not 2, it performs second and third stop processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (S273).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button non-operation counter is 2 in S272, the main CPU 31 determines whether the stop button is the left stop button (S274). When the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button is the left stop button, the main CPU 31 acquires the forward press table selection data and the symbol counter (S275). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding forward push first stop table (FIG. 31) and acquires the number of stop data sliding symbols and the line change status based on the symbol counter (S276).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the stop button is not the left stop button, it acquires the irregular-press table selection data and the symbol counter (S277). Next, the main CPU 31 sets an irregular push stop table (FIG. 49) corresponding to the irregular push table selection data (S278).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S279). Next, the main CPU 31 performs line mask data change processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (S280). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the irregular push time stop table, and acquires the number of sliding data for stop data based on the line mask data and the symbol counter (S281).

  After S281, S276 or S273, the main CPU 31 performs priority attraction control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (S282). In this process, the priority drawing order data is compared according to each symbol position from the stop start position to the symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols "3 (or 1)", and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined Be done. When this process ends, the sliding symbol number determination process ends.

  Next, the second and third stop processes will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is the second stop operation (S301). When the main CPU 31 determines that the second stop operation is being performed, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not forward pressing (first stop is left main reel) (S302). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is a forward press, it performs a line change bit check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (S303).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the second stop operation is not performed at S301 after S303, or when it is determined that the forward pressing is not performed at S302, the line mask data change processing described later with reference to FIG. (S304).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes sliding symbol number search processing (S305). In this process, with reference to the stop table, the number of sliding data slips for stop data is determined based on the stop start position.
For example, when the line mask data is "00010000" corresponding to "middle reel A line", the main CPU 31 refers to the row of "middle reel A line" of bit 4, and the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols from the stop start position. For each symbol position up to the point, a search is sequentially performed to see if the corresponding data is "1". Then, the main CPU 31 determines the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position whose corresponding data is “1” as the number of sliding symbols as a result of the search. When this process ends, the second and third stop processes end.

  Next, line change bit check processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the line change bit is on (S311). The main CPU 31 refers to the row corresponding to “change middle reel line” or “change right reel line” in the stop table, and determines whether the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”. When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 ends the line change bit check process. On the other hand, when determining that the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B-line status (S312). When this process ends, the line change bit check process ends.

  Next, line mask data change processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the C-line status is set (S321). When the main CPU 31 determines that the C-line status is set, the main CPU 31 determines whether the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button (S322). When the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the left twice (S323). The line mask data "00010000" is changed to "01000000". As a result, the column of bits 6 corresponding to the "middle reel C line data" in the second and third stop tables for forward pressing (FIGS. 33 and 34) is referred to. When this process ends, the line mask data change process ends.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop time is not the middle stop button, it rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S324).
The line mask data "00000010" is changed to "10000000". As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the "right reel C line data" in the stop table for the forward push second and third stops (FIGS. 33 and 34) is referred to. When this process ends, the line mask data change process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the C-line status is not set in S321, the main CPU 31 determines whether the B-line status is set (S325). When the main CPU 31 determines that the B-line status is not set, the main CPU 31 ends the line mask data change processing. On the other hand, when determining that the B line status is set, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (S326). For example, when the line mask data is "00000010", it is changed to "00000001". As a result, the column corresponding to “B line data” of the stop table is referred to. When this process ends, the line mask data change process ends.

  Next, priority attraction control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets "4" as the initial value of the priority order counter, and sets "4" as the number of checks (S341).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the CT gaming state flag is on (S342). When the main CPU 31 determines that the CT gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the operation stop button is the left stop button (S343). When the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button, the main CPU 31 changes the initial value of the priority order counter and the number of checks to "2" (S344).

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button in S343 after S344, or determines that the CT gaming state flag is not on in S342, the top of the priority order table (FIG. 50) The address is set, and the address of the priority order table is added based on the number of sliding data sliding symbols (S345).

  Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the value of the priority order counter (S346). Next, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the stop start position, and acquires priority attraction order data from the corresponding symbol position of the expected display combination storing area (S347).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the priority attraction-in data acquired in S347 is equal to or more than the priority attraction-in data acquired earlier (S348). When the main CPU 31 determines that the priority attraction-in data acquired in S347 is equal to or more than the priority attraction-in data acquired first, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding symbols acquired in S346 (S349).

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the priority attraction-in data acquired in S347 or after S349 is not equal to or more than the priority attraction-in priority data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 subtracts one from the number of checks and subtracts one from the priority. (S350). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of checks is 0 or not (S351). When the main CPU 31 determines that the number of checks is not 0, it proceeds to S346. On the other hand, when determining that the number of checks is 0, the main CPU 31 restores the number of sliding symbols saved (S352). When this process ends, the priority attraction-in control process ends.

  Next, control change processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is after the third stop (S371). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is after the third stop, it ends the control change process. On the other hand, when determining that it is not after the third stop, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is after the second stop (S372). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is after the second stop, it performs a second post-stop control change process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 (S373). When this process ends, the control change process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not after the second stop, it determines whether or not it is a forward press (S 374). When the main CPU 31 determines that it is not forward pressing, the control change processing ends. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that forward pressing is performed, the main CPU 31 acquires a forward pressing control change table (FIG. 32) according to the forward pressing table change data, and sets the number of searches (S375). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires a planned stop position (S 376).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the change target position according to the planned stop position (S377). For example, when the planned stop position is “16”, the main CPU 31 updates the change target position to “16”. Next, the main CPU 31 acquires second and third stop table numbers for stop and C-line check data at the time of forward pressing according to the change target position and the value of the line change status (S378). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the corresponding stop table based on the forward-pushed second and third stop table numbers (S379). When this process ends, the control change process ends.

  Next, the second post-stop control change process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not forward pressing is performed (S401). When the main CPU 31 determines that the forward pressing is not performed, the second post-stop control change process is ended. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is a forward press, it determines whether the C line check data is on (S402). When the main CPU 31 determines that the C-line check data is not on, the second post-stop control change process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the C-line check data is on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop is on (S403). When the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not on, the second post-stop control change process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop is on, the stored first push second and third stop table numbers for the first and second stops is “1”. Add and set the corresponding stop table (S404). Next, the main CPU 31 sets the C line status (S405). When this process ends, the second post-stop control change process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 turns off the CT gaming state flag and the SB gaming state flag (S421). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the bonus end number counter is 0 or not (S422). When the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is not 0, it ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus end number counter is 0, the main CPU 31 performs bonus end processing (S423). The main CPU 31 turns off the MB gaming state flag, and clears the bonus end number counter. Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit (S424). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the bonus operation check process will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is MB (S441).
When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is MB, it performs MB activation processing (S 442). The main CPU 31 turns on the MB gaming state flag and sets 200 in the bonus end number counter.

  Next, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the carryover combination storage area (S443). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub control circuit (S444). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not MB in S441, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is SB (S445). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is SB, the main CPU 31 turns on the SB gaming state flag (S446). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is not SB, the main CPU 31 determines whether the display combination is replay (S447). When the main CPU 31 determines that the display combination is replay, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion counter (S448).

  After S448, or when determining that the display combination is not replaying in S447, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB gaming state flag is on (S449). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, it ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 turns on the CT gaming state flag (S450). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  Subsequently, processing for determining a display combination etc. will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S471). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 ends the processing for determining display combination etc.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB gaming state flag is on (S472). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is on, the main CPU 31 ends the processing for determining a display combination etc. On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB gaming state flag is not on, it refers to the gaming state transition table (FIG. 9), and responds to the current RT gaming state based on the RT gaming state flag and the display combination. The RT gaming state flag is cleared, and the RT gaming state flag corresponding to the transition destination RT gaming state is set (S 473).

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state has shifted from the RT5 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (S474). When the main CPU 31 determines that the RT5 gaming state has not shifted to the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 31 ends the processing for determining the display combination etc.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the RT5 gaming state has been shifted to the RT3 gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines the lock number based on the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) and sets the game lock flag storage area (FIG. 58). Store (S475). Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the game lock lottery table, acquires the lock time based on the lock number, and sets it to the game lock timer provided in the RAM 33 (S476). Next, the main CPU 31 transmits a game lock command (S477). When this process ends, the processing for determining the display combination etc. ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the interrupt processing (1.1173 msec) by control of the main CPU will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S481). Next, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (S482). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command setting process (S483). For example, when there is an input from the stop switch 7S, the main CPU 31 sets a command corresponding to the type of the corresponding stop button. Next, the main CPU 31 performs communication data transmission processing (S484). Specifically, the main CPU 31 transmits the command set in S483 to the sub control circuit 72.

  The sub control circuit 72 can specify that the stop button 7 has been pressed and its type based on the command transmitted in S484, and based on this, the timing when the stop button 7 is pressed It is also possible to stop the rotation of the corresponding sub reel 23.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs reel control processing (S485). In this process, when it is requested to start the rotation of all the main reels, the drive of the stepping motor 49 is controlled to start the rotation of each main reel and thereafter to rotate at a constant speed. Also, when the number of sliding symbols and the planned stopping position are determined, the symbol counter of the corresponding main reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols and waits for the value corresponding to the planned stopping position (in other words, The drive of the stepping motor 49 is controlled so as to decelerate and stop its rotation) (waiting for the symbol at the planned stop position to reach the middle stage of the display window).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs lamp 7 segment drive processing (S 486). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is 0 or not (S487). When the main CPU 31 determines that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is not 0, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the game lock timer (S488). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the value of the game lock timer is 0 (S489). When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the game lock timer is 0, the main CPU 31 clears the game lock flag storage area (S 490).

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the game lock timer is not 0 in S489 after S490, or if the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is 0 in S487, the main CPU 31 A return is performed (S491). When this process ends, the interrupt process ends.

  As described above, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment detects the start operation by detecting the start operation with the plurality of reels (for example, the main reel 3 described above) in which the plurality of symbols are arranged on the respective peripheral surfaces. Means (for example, the above-mentioned start switch 6S), internal lottery means (for example, the above-mentioned internal lottery process) for determining the internal winning combination based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means Reel rotation means (for example, the above-described stepping motor 49) for performing each rotation, stop operation detection means (for example, the above-described stop switch 7S) for detecting a stop operation according to each reel, and Symbol specifying means (for example, the above-mentioned symbol counter, the above-mentioned main reel drawing, Detection of the stop operation was performed by the priority table storage means (for example, the main ROM 32 described above) storing the arrangement table) and the priority order table defining the priority order according to the combination of symbols When based on the priority order table stored by the priority order table storage means, within a predetermined range from the symbol specified by the symbol specifying means (for example, within the range for three symbols which is the maximum number of sliding symbols mentioned above) The priority is compared according to each symbol up to the symbol, and when the symbol with the highest priority reaches the predetermined position, the reel stop means (for example, the above-mentioned reel stop control processing) which stops the rotation of the reel And.

  In addition, the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment is a combination of a first symbol (for example, a symbol of bell A described later) configured by symbols disposed at intervals included in the predetermined range on the circumferential surface of each reel When the combination is displayed by a plurality of reels, a predetermined number (for example, 10 sheets described later) of game media are paid out to the player, and the predetermined range is exceeded on the circumferential surface of at least one reel. When a second symbol combination (for example, a combination of symbols of special roles 1 to 3 described later) including symbols arranged at intervals is displayed by a plurality of reels, the predetermined pattern is given to the player A payout means (for example, a display combination search process and a medal payout process described later) for paying out game media of a number (for example, two sheets described later) smaller than the number of.

  Furthermore, a plurality of predetermined internal winning combinations in which the display of the combination of the first symbol and the combination of the second symbol is permitted by the internal lottery means (for example, the above-mentioned data pointer "41" for small part and replay “57”) A first priority table (for example, the aforementioned ones) which can be determined and which specifies the priority of the combination of the first symbols higher than the priority of the combination of the second symbols by the priority table storage means A second priority table (for example, the above-mentioned priority table D or priority) which defines the priority table A) and the priority of the first symbol combination lower than the priority of the second symbol combination Table E) is stored.

  Furthermore, when the predetermined internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the detection of the stop operation according to each reel is pre-assigned to the determined predetermined internal winning combination (for example, the above-mentioned small winning combination) -If the replay data pointer is any one of "42" to "49", the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the first priority table if the "middle left and right" or "middle right left" is performed. And the order in which the detection of the stop operation according to each reel is different from the order previously assigned to the determined predetermined internal winning combination (for example, the above-mentioned small combination / replay data pointer is “42” to “49” If it is any of “left middle right”, “right and left middle”, “middle left and right” or “middle right left”), the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the second priority table.

  That is, when the predetermined internal winning combination is determined, the order of performing the stop operation for displaying the first symbol combination having a larger number of game media to be paid out, that is, the pushing order is determined in a plurality of ways Each of the predetermined internal winning combinations of. Therefore, there is no need to perform dedicated lottery processing in order to select this push order, and it is possible to prevent an increase in programs as much as possible.

  In addition, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment is a re-game in which a re-game is performed when a combination of symbols relating to the re-play (for example, a combination of the symbols of the replay shown in FIG. When a means (for example, S448 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 78 described above) and a combination of symbols relating to the operation of replay time (for example, see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 described above) are displayed by a plurality of reels , Replay time actuating means for operating the replay time in which the probability of determining the internal winning combination allowing the display of the combination of symbols pertaining to replay is determined by the internal lottery means (for example, the display combination shown in FIG. S 473) of the decision process.

  In addition, a combination of symbols (for example, a combination of symbols of RT3 lip described above, hereinafter a combination of specific symbols) according to operation of a specific replay time (for example, RT3 described above) by internal lottery means, and A combination of predetermined symbols different from the combination of specific symbols (for example, a combination of symbols of RT4 lip described above, in other words, a combination of symbols depending on the operation of predetermined replay time different from the specific replay time A plurality of specific internal winning combinations (for example, the above-mentioned small winning combination / replay data pointers “33” to “37”) permitted to be displayed can be determined. Furthermore, a specific priority table (for example, the above-mentioned priority table C) which specifies the priority of a specific symbol combination higher than that of a predetermined symbol combination (for example, the above-mentioned priority table C) by the priority table storage means A predetermined priority table (for example, the above-mentioned priority table B) for defining the priority of symbol combination lower than the priority of a predetermined symbol combination is stored.

  Furthermore, when a specific internal winning combination is determined by the internal lottery means, the detection of the stop operation according to each reel is pre-assigned to the determined specific internal winning combination (for example, the above-mentioned small winning combination)・ If the replay data pointer is “33” and the “left middle right” is performed, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the specific priority order table, while the detection of the stop operation according to each reel is The reel rotation is stopped based on the predetermined priority table when it is performed in an order different from the order previously assigned to the determined internal winning combination.

  That is, when a specific internal winning combination is determined, the order of performing the stop operation for performing a specific replay time operation, that is, the pushing order corresponds in advance to the plurality of specific internal winning combinations to be determined. It is attached. Therefore, there is no need to perform dedicated lottery processing in order to select this push order, and it is possible to prevent an increase in programs as much as possible.

  In addition, the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment is a waiting time determining means (for example, the aforementioned game lock time) which determines a predetermined waiting time (for example, the aforementioned game lock time) when a combination of specific symbols is displayed by a plurality of reels. For example, S476 of the processing for determining the display combination shown in FIG. 79 described above, and timer means (for example, S488 of the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 80 described above) for measuring the waiting time determined by the waiting time determining means. A standby unit (for example, S13 of the main flowchart shown in FIG. 59 described above) which stands by so that each reel of the plurality of reels is not rotated by the reel rotating unit while the standby time is measured by the timer unit; Have.

  That is, when a specific internal winning combination is determined, the above-mentioned specific internal winning combination is pre-assigned to the specific internal winning combination, and when the pushing order adopted by the player matches, the aforementioned specific The operation of the replay time is started, and while the predetermined waiting time elapses, the process is waited so that each of the plurality of reels is not rotated, and the progress of the game is stopped. As a result, it is possible to notify the player in a surprising manner that the operation of the specific replay time is started, and the interest can be improved.

Here, for example, when a special lottery process is performed separately from the internal lottery process, and the process of temporarily stopping the progress of the game (the above-described game lock process) is performed only by the result, the player , Intervening in the presence or absence of the occurrence of the game lock processing, lack of fun.
However, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, since the presence or absence of the game lock processing is determined as a result of the player selecting the pressing order, the player's hand is made to intervene in the presence or absence of the game lock processing. It is possible to further improve the interest.

  In addition, the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment operates the first replay time (RT1 or RT2) according to when the number of inserted sheets is “2” and when the number of inserted sheets is “3”. The probability that the Replay combination is determined when is being performed and the probability that the Replay combination is determined when the second Replay Time (RT3, RT4 or RT5) is activated is different. There is. More specifically, when the first replay time (RT1 or RT2) is being operated, the number of inserted sheets is “2” (see, eg, FIG. 24 described above). The probability that the replay combination is determined is higher than when the number is “3” (see, for example, FIG. 18 described above). On the other hand, when the second replay time (RT3, RT4 or RT5) is being operated, the number of inserted sheets is "3" (see, for example, FIG. 20 above). The probability that the replay combination is determined is higher than when the insertion number is “2” (see, for example, FIG. 26 described above).

  Here, in the MB gaming state, the upper limit of the number of inserted sheets is “2” (for example, see S37 of the medal reception / start check process shown in FIG. 60 described above). Therefore, when the MB gaming state is started while the first replay time (RT1 or RT2) is being operated, the probability that the replay role is determined is relatively high, and the gaming in the MB gaming state is relatively high. Will be advanced. On the other hand, when the MB gaming state is started while the second replay time (RT3, RT4 or RT5) is being operated, the probability that the replay combination is determined is relatively low. The game in the gaming state will be advanced.

  In the MB gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined so that the display of the combination of the small winning combination symbols is permitted in each game (for example, see S74 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 61 described above) . In addition, the MB gaming state ends on condition that the combination of symbols of SB is displayed (for example, see S81 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 62 described above). Here, when an internal winning combination is permitted in which the display of the combination of the small combination symbols is permitted simultaneously with the display of the combination of the replay combination, the priority table (not shown) for MB is referred to. The rotation of each reel is stopped so that the combination of symbols of the replay role is displayed preferentially to the combination of symbols of the small part.

  Therefore, when the probability that the replay combination is determined in the MB gaming state is high, the combination of the symbols of the small winning combination is displayed as compared to the case where the probability that the replay combination is determined in the MB gaming state is low. If it becomes difficult and "SB" is determined as an internal winning combination during that time, the number of medals paid out through the MB gaming state will be small.

  As described above, in the Pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the number of payouts when the MB gaming state is started, according to each of the first replay time and the second replay time. Can improve the curiosity.

  That is, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment is a game medium based on the detection of the insertion operation detection means (for example, the above-mentioned bet switches 11S and 13S, the above-mentioned medal sensor 22S) for detecting the insertion operation. To count the number of insertions (for example, S40 of the medal reception / start check process shown in FIG. 60 described above) and the advantageous state of the player (for example, the above MB gaming state). The state actuating means (for example, S442 of the bonus actuating check process shown in FIG. 78 described above) and the internal winning means determined by the internal lottery means while the advantageous state actuating means is performing an advantageous state actuating. A table of combinations of symbols pertaining to payout of gaming media at the same time as combinations of symbols permitted to be displayed by the determined internal winning combination. Internal winning combination determination means (for example, S74 of the internal lottery processing shown in the above-mentioned FIG. 61) determined as internal winning combination to be permitted, and a combination of predetermined symbols by the internal lottery means (for example, the above SB When an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol of (1) is determined, advantageous state ending means (for example, S81 of the internal lottery processing shown in FIG. 62 described above) of ending the operation of the advantageous state for the player And.

  Further, the insertion number counting means counts the number of game media inserted up to a specific number (for example, the above-mentioned three sheets) as the upper limit when a state advantageous to the player is not activated by the advantage state actuating means. On the other hand, when the advantageous state operating means is performing the advantageous state operation for the player, the number of game media inserted is counted up to a predetermined number (for example, the above two sheets).

  Further, the priority table storage means stores a priority table for an advantageous state which defines the priority of the combination of symbols required for re-playing higher than the priority of the combination of symbols required for payout of game media, When the player is operating in an advantageous state, the reel rotation is stopped based on the advantageous state priority table.

  Furthermore, when the number of game media inserted counted by the number-of-inputs counting means by the replay time operating means is the predetermined number, a display of a combination of symbols relating to replaying is made as compared with the case of the specified number. The first replay time (for example, RT1 and RT2 described above) determined with a high probability that the internal winning combination to allow is or the number of game media inserted counted by the number-of-input counting means is the predetermined number. At the time of the specific number, the second replay time (for example, RT3 to RT5 described above) in which the internal winning combination allowing the display of the combination of symbols pertaining to replay is determined with a low probability I made it work.

  The data table stored in the main ROM 32 of the main control circuit 71 and the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 have been described above. Next, the contents of the data table (FIGS. 81 to 107) stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 72 and the program (FIGS. 110 to 122) executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

Although detailed description will be made later, in the sub-control circuit 72 of the present embodiment, when the main control circuit 71 determines the internal winning combination (see FIG. 28) to which the above-described pushing order is assigned, the sub-control circuit When the effect state managed at 72 is the assist time (hereinafter abbreviated as AT) effect state, an effect of notifying the player of the pressing order is performed.
For example, the player is notified of the pressing order by outputting a voice notifying the pressing order by the speaker 21 or emitting light in accordance with the assigned pressing order of the button lamps composed of LEDs incorporated in each stop button. Make it

  For the player, it is not necessary to press the stop button after selecting a plurality of push orders by relying on intuition or luck if the push order is notified, compared to the case where the push orders are not notified. , It becomes possible to display the combination of the pattern which becomes object comparatively easily.

  First, with reference to FIG. 81, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of each sub reel 23 will be described. A translucent sheet member (reel sheet) is attached to the circumferential surface of each sub reel 23. A plurality of types of symbols are drawn continuously on the reel sheet in the rotational direction. The symbols disposed on the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 are red 7 (symbol 61), CASINO (symbol 62), single BAR (symbol 63), double BAR (symbol 64), triple BAR (symbol 65), cherry (Pattern 66) and SPIN (pattern 67).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the 4th reel 113 will be described. On the circumferential surface of the 4th reel 113, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously arranged in the rotational direction. More specifically, “normal”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” and “WIN” on the circumferential surface of the 4th reel 113 Are arranged.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the sub reel symbol arrangement table will be described. The symbol arrangement table for sub reels represents by data the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each sub reel 23 shown in FIG. The sub reel symbol arrangement table defines symbol codes indicating the types of symbols arranged at the respective positions according to the respective positions “0” to “20” in the rotation direction of the sub reel. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “8 (00001000B)” is assigned according to the eight types of symbols described above.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 84, a symbol arrangement table for 4th reel will be described. The symbol arrangement table for 4th reel represents by data the arrangement of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of 4th reel 113 shown in FIG. The symbol arrangement table for the 4th reel defines symbol codes indicating the types of symbols arranged at the respective positions according to the respective positions “0” to “8” in the rotational direction of the 4th reel.

  Next, the sub reel symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

The sub reel symbol combination table defines data indicating a combination of symbols displayed by each sub reel along the effect lines 28a and 28b, a sub display combination, and the number of ATs. The sub display combination is data for identifying the combination of each of the sub symbols. The sub-display role is basically 1-byte data in which a unique combination of sub-patterns is assigned to each bit.
The sub display combination is stored in a sub display combination storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83.

  In addition, the combination of the symbol of "BAR (ANY)" is comprised from two or more types of symbols among symbol "single BAR", symbol "2 series BAR", and symbol "3 series BAR". For example, the case in which the symbol "single BAR" is displayed by the left sub reel 23L, the symbol "double BAR" by the middle sub reel 23C, and the symbol "triple BAR" by the right sub reel 23R is displayed on the effect line.

  The number of ATs is data indicating the number of games in which the AT effect state (or the ART effect state described later) continues. For example, when the sub display combination is red 7, "300" is determined as the number of ATs. In the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned game lock processing is performed in the main control circuit 71, the rotation and stop of the sub reel 23 is performed for a predetermined number of times while the main reel 3 is not rotated and is waiting. To be done. Then, as a result of the rotation of the sub reel 23 being stopped, the number of ATs is determined based on the combination of the symbols displayed. The AT number is managed by an AT number counter provided in the sub RAM 83.

Here, when the sub display combination is "red 7", the most frequent AT number is determined.
The symbol "red 7" constituting the combination of symbols of the sub display combination "red 7" is drawn across the two symbol positions (for example, "5" and "4") on the peripheral surface of the sub reel. This is intended to make it possible for the player to intuitively recognize that a great bonus is given.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 86 and 87, the configuration of “CASINO” of the symbol 62 (see FIG. 81) which is a specific symbol disposed on the circumferential surface of the sub reel 23 will be described.

  The symbol "CASINO" constitutes a combination of symbols of the sub display combination "CASINO" and a combination of symbols of the sub display combination "MB" (see FIG. 85). When the combination of the symbols of the sub display combination "CASINO" is displayed, the symbol "CASINO" is displayed on the effect lines 28a and 28b. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols of the sub display combination "MB" is displayed, the symbol "CASINO" is not displayed on the effect lines 28a and 28b, and "upper, upper and lower of each sub display window 24 And “upper, lower and lower” and “lower, upper and lower”.

  The symbol "CASINO" is composed of an upper area 62a, a lower area 62b, and a middle area 62c sandwiched between the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b. The middle region 62c has the characters "CASINO" in the region. The upper area 62a and the lower area 62b each have a character different from the above character "CASINO" in that area.

  Here, the symbols "CASINO" are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the left sub reel 23L and the middle sub reel 23C and those arranged on the peripheral surface of the right sub reel 23R, and the characters of the lower display area 62b are different ( See Figure 81). As shown in (1) of FIG. 86, in the symbol "CASINO" arranged on the circumferential surfaces of the left sub reel 23L and the middle sub reel 23C, the upper area 62a and the lower area 62 b respectively have the characters "CHANCE". On the other hand, as shown in (2) of FIG. 86, in the symbol "CASINO" arranged on the peripheral surface of the right sub reel 23R, the upper region 62a has the characters "CHANCE" and the lower region 62b has the characters " "REPLAY".

  The middle region 62c is translucent. The upper region 62a and the lower region 62b have translucency that is lower in light transmittance than the middle region 62c. Specifically, the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b are smoked. For example, it is colored with a paint of a dark color such as black or brown and is formed to have a light transmittance of about 40 to 60%.

  That is, in the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b, when the back lamp 102 is turned off and the light amount is not sufficient, the smoke process is performed, so the character "CHANCE" in that area can not be seen from the player. It becomes. On the other hand, when the back lamp 102 is turned on and the light amount increases, the character "CHANCE" in the area becomes visible from the player.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when a combination of symbols of the sub display combination "MB" is displayed (see FIG. 85), the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel 23 corresponds to "upper, upper and lower of each display window 24." The rotation of each sub reel is stopped as indicated by any of lower, upper, lower and lower and lower, upper and lower. At this time, as shown in (1) of FIG. 87, the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel 23 is displayed in a horizontal straight line at the central band C of each sub display window 24. Become so.

  In addition, the back lamps 102 are provided inside the respective sub reels 23 and in an area located behind the central band C. When the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol "CASINO" is displayed along the central band C, the upper area 62a displayed along the central band C when each back lamp 102 is turned on The combination of the lower regions 62b is irradiated from the rear. Then, as shown in (2) of FIG. 87, the characters "CHANCE" in the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b are visible to the player, and the characters "CHANCE" are aligned along the central band C. It looks like. In addition, when the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel is displayed linearly along the center band C of the sub display window 24, the character "CHANCE" is displayed on the 7-segment display 103 Is displayed.

  Here, when the symbol combination of the sub display combination "Replay" is displayed (see FIG. 85), the symbol "CASINO" of the right sub reel 23R is displayed on the upper stage of the right display window 24R, and the lower area 62b is the center It is displayed on the band C. At this time, when the back lamp 102 of the right sub reel 23R is turned on, the lower region 62b displayed in the central band C is irradiated from the rear. Then, as shown in (3) of FIG. 87, the characters "REPLAY" in the lower area 62b can be viewed from the player. Further, at this time, the character “REPLAY” is displayed on the 7-segment display 103.

  As described above, by showing the player different ways of showing one symbol, it is possible to have a plurality of roles even with the same symbol. Therefore, while being able to raise the interest of a game, the freedom degree of arrangement of a pattern can be raised.

  Next, the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table selection table defines a plurality of (eight types in the illustrated example) sub display combinations (number of ATs) lottery tables 1 to 8. Then, each sub-display combination (number of ATs) in the case of "mode A" according to the three timings of "first hit", "per unit" and "overlay" at which the sub-display combination (number of ATs) lottery is performed. It defines the lottery value when the lottery table is determined and the lottery value when each sub-display combination (number of ATs) lottery table is determined in the “mode B”.

"First hit" is referred to when winning as a result of performing AT lottery processing described later.
The “self-performing” is referred to when the effect state when the aforementioned game lock processing is performed is not the AT effect state. That is, when the symbol combination of the RT3 lip is displayed in the RT5 gaming state, notification of the pressing order that enables the display of the symbol combination of the RT3 lip is not performed. "Adding" is referred to when the effect state when the aforementioned game lock processing is performed is the AT effect state.

  "Mode A" and "Mode B" are switched from one to the other by the determined internal winning combination or display combination (S636 in FIG. 118 and S682 in FIG. 120). In any of the "first hit", "self hit" and "over", the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table 1 is selected when "mode A" is selected. In addition, when "mode B" is selected, another sub display combination (AT number) lottery table different from the sub display combination (AT number) random determination table 1 is selected.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 89 to 98, the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table will be described.

  The sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table defines a plurality of (10 types in the illustrated example) sub display combinations. Then, according to the SPIN number, the lottery value when each sub display combination is determined is defined.

  The SPIN number is the number of times each sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped while the main reel 3 is not rotated and is waiting after the game lock processing is performed. The SPIN number is managed by the SPIN number counter provided in the sub RAM 83.

  As the sub display role, "SPIN", "SPIN + cherry", "cherry", "BAR (ANY)", "BAR (ANY) + cherry", "single BAR", "single BAR + cherry", "2 stations BAR "," 3 stations BAR "and" MB "are specified. For example, when "single BAR" is determined as the sub display combination, rotation and stop of each sub reel 23 are performed so that a combination of symbols of single BAR is displayed. As a result, "50" is determined as the AT number (see FIG. 85), and is added to the AT number counter.

  89 to 93 show the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table 1. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1A shown in FIG. 89 is selected when the sub lottery number determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) is “3”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1B shown in FIG. 90 is selected when the sub lottery number is “5”.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1C shown in FIG. 91 is selected when the sub lottery number is “7”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1D shown in FIG. 92 is selected when the sub lottery number is “8”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 1E shown in FIG. 93 is selected when the sub lottery number is “10”.

  When the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN frequency counter is 0), the sub display combination (AT number of times) lottery table 1 first determines "SPIN" as the sub display combination. When the sub display combination "SPIN" is determined, the middle sub reel 23C is rotated and stopped so that the symbol "SPIN" of the middle sub reel 23C is displayed in the sub display window 24C. Thereafter, the lottery processing according to the determination of the sub display combination (in other words, the determination of the number of ATs) is performed until the SPIN number corresponding to the sub lottery number is counted.

  FIGS. 94 to 98 show the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table 3. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3A shown in FIG. 94 is selected when the sub lottery number determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) is “3”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3B shown in FIG. 95 is selected when the sub lottery number is “5”.

  The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3C shown in FIG. 96 is selected when the sub lottery number is “7”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3D shown in FIG. 97 is selected when the sub lottery number is “8”. The sub display combination (AT number) lottery table 3E shown in FIG. 98 is selected when the sub lottery number is “10”.

  When the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN frequency counter is 0), the sub display combination (AT number of times) lottery table 3 first determines "MB" as the sub display combination. When the sub display combination "MB" is determined, each sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped so that the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel 23 is displayed in a special mode described later. Thereafter, the lottery processing according to the determination of the sub display combination (in other words, the determination of the number of ATs) is performed until the SPIN number corresponding to the sub lottery number is counted.

  When the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table 3 is selected, the sub display combination (for example, 3) where the number of ATs is relatively larger than when the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table 1 is selected There is a high probability that a continuous BAR is determined. Therefore, when the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table 3 is selected, the combination of symbols displayed when the game lock processing is started as described above is the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table 1 Is made different from the time when it is selected, and it is made to cause the player to feel an expectation that the player feels ups and downs.

  The 4th reel rotation pattern table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The 4th reel rotation pattern table defines the symbol of the 4th reel determined in accordance with the SPIN count "0" to "10" for each sub lottery number determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51). ing.

  For example, when the sub lottery number is “3”, when the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 0), the symbol “3” is determined first. Then, the 4th reel 113 is rotated and stopped so that the symbol "3" is displayed. Thereby, when the game lock process is started, the player is required to rotate and stop the sub reel 23 three times in total (in other words, the lottery process for determining the number of ATs is performed three times) to the player Be informed.

  Also, when the SPIN frequency counter is "1", the symbol "2" is determined, when the SPIN frequency counter is "2", the symbol "1" is determined, and when the SPIN frequency counter is "3", the symbol "WIN" is determined. . That is, as the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped, and the SPIN count is counted, the player is notified successively how many more times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped.

  As described above, the number of times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped is notified to the player by the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the 4th reel. Since the symbols “1” to “7” are provided on the peripheral surface of the 4th reel, the player is prepared to notify the player the number of times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped up to seven times. .

  Here, when the sub lottery number is “8” or “10”, the number of times the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped exceeds seven. For example, in the case where the sub lottery number is "8", first, when the game lock process is started (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 0), the symbol "7" is determined. Then, at the next time (at this time, the SPIN number counter is 1), not the symbol "6" but the symbol "7" is determined again. At this time (the SPIN frequency counter is 1), "SPIN" is determined as the sub display combination (see FIGS. 92 and 97). That is, by starting repartitioning once the countdown display of the number of times that the sub reel 23 is rotated and stopped is started, it is possible to cope with the notification of the number of times exceeding seven times.

  Next, the notification target combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The notification target combination table defines an internal winning combination to be notified of the pushing order according to the gaming state managed in the main control circuit 71 and the effect state managed in the sub control circuit 72. .

  For example, in the case of the RT5 gaming state and the AT effect state, when any one of the small part and replay data pointers "33" to "37" is determined (see FIG. 12), a predetermined voice or The effect data for outputting the light emission pattern is determined, and the player is notified of the pushing order (refer to FIG. 28) which makes it possible to display the combination of symbols on the RT3 lip.

  Next, the AT lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The AT lottery table defines a lottery value when the AT lottery is "hit" according to the combination (display combination) of the symbols displayed by the main reel 3. When the AT lottery results in "hit", the "first hit" in the display combination (number of ATs) lottery table selection table (FIG. 88) is referred to, and the display combination (number of ATs) lottery table is determined.

  More specifically, there is a possibility that "hit" may be the push order "pre-assigned" in the case where the small part / replay data pointer "41 (bell A + special part 1 to 3)" is determined. When a combination of symbols of bell A is displayed as a result of the player adopting a push order that matches "left middle right" or "right and left middle" (left 1st bell A in the figure), or a small combination / replay When the data pointer "38 (RT0 Lip + RT6 Lip A to D)" is determined, the player adopts the pushing order that matches the pushing order "left middle right" or "left right middle" assigned in advance. , When the combination of RT6 lip symbols is displayed (RT6 lip in the figure).

  Next, the map data lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The map data lottery table defines a plurality of map data 1 to 10, and defines a lottery value when each map data is determined according to the six levels of setting values managed by the main control circuit 71. ing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 103, a description will be given of an AT lottery value selection data selection table in MB.

  The AT lottery value selection data selection table in MB defines the AT lottery value selection data in MB to be selected according to the number of games counted after the MB gaming state is started, for each of the map data 1 to 10 There is.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 104, the MB in-cell AT lottery table will be described.

  The AT-in-MB lottery table defines a lottery value to be "hit" in the AT lottery according to the AT lottery value selection data in MB. In other words, in the MB gaming state, by referring to the tables shown in FIGS. 102 to 104, a lottery value that "hits" the AT lottery according to the number of games counted after the MB gaming state is started. It is made to fluctuate.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 105, the precursor table will be described.

  The precursor table is selected when it becomes "hit" in the AT lottery performed with reference to the AT lottery table shown in FIGS. 101 and 104 described above. The precursor table defines a plurality of precursor game numbers, and the lottery value when each precursor game number is determined according to when the gaming state is the CT gaming state and when the other gaming states are It specifies. The precursor game number is for managing a period provided before the AT effect state is started.

  Next, the sub reel stop table selection data determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub reel stop table selection data determination table defines a plurality of sub reel stop table selection data “0” to “2”, and when the rendering state is the general rendering state, the AT precursor rendering state is the AT When in the effect state, lottery values are determined when stop table selection data for each sub reel is determined in accordance with each of the ART effect states.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 107, the sub reel stop table selection table will be described.

  The sub reel stop table selection table determines the number of sliding symbols of each sub reel 23 according to the small winning combination / replay data pointer, the bonus data pointer, and the sub reel stop table selection data, that is, the rotation of each sub reel 23 is stopped. Defines the data used to determine the location of More specifically, the forward press table selection data, the forward press table change data, and the irregular press table selection data are defined.

  Although the configuration of the stop table selected based on each of the above data is not shown, it has the same configuration as the stop table (FIGS. 31 to 35) used for the main reel 3 described above. It is.

  For example, when the small part / replay data pointer is "42" to "49", "middle left / right" or "middle right left" is assigned as the pressing order when the symbol combination of bell A is displayed ( See FIG. 28). For this reason, the stop table selected when the small part and replay data pointer is "42" to "49" is "three consecutive BAR" if the pushing order is "middle left and right" or "middle right left". If the pressing order is “left middle right”, “left / right middle”, “middle left / right” or “middle right left” while “2 stations BAR” or “single BAR” is displayed by the sub reel 23, “BAR The stop data is defined such that “ANY”, “double BAR” or “single BAR” is displayed by the sub reel 23.

  Next, the configuration of the effect state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The effect state flag storage area stores an effect state flag consisting of one byte. The effect states identified by the effect state flag include a general effect state, an AT precursor effect state, an AT start effect state, an AT effect state, and an ART effect state.

  Next, the configuration of the AT lottery state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery state flag storage area stores an AT lottery state flag consisting of one byte. The AT lottery status identified by the AT lottery status flag includes Mode A and Mode B.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 110, a flowchart executed at power-on will be described.

  First, when the slot machine 1 is powered on, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (S501). In the initialization process, error check of the SDRAM 83, initialization of the task system, and the like are performed. The sub control circuit 72 employs a multithread multitask operation system.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 starts a lamp control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 111 (step 502). Next, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 112 (S503). Next, the sub CPU 31 activates a sub reel · fourth reel control task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 113 (S504). Next, the sub CPU 31 starts a main board communication task which will be described later with reference to FIG. 114 (S505).

  Next, the lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing (S521). Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a 2 ms event (S522). Other tasks are performed until a 2 ms timer interrupt event message is obtained.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 executes an execution process of the sound control task (S523). In other words, jump to the sound control task. When the sub CPU 81 returns from the sub reel · fourth reel control task, the sub CPU 81 analyzes lamp data (S524). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp lighting control processing (S525). When this process is performed, the process moves to S522.

  Next, the sound control task will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data (S 541).
Next, the sub CPU 81 executes an execution process of the sub reel control task (S 542). That is, it jumps to the sub reel control task. When the sub CPU 81 returns from the lamp control task, the sub CPU 81 analyzes the sound data (S543). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sound output control processing (S544). When this process is performed, the process moves to S542.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 113, the sub reel and 4 th reel control task will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sub reel and 4 th reel related data (S 551). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a lamp control task execution process (S552). That is, jump to the lamp control task. When the sub CPU 81 returns from the sound control task, the sub CPU 81 analyzes the sub reel data and the fourth reel data (S553).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sub reel and 4 th reel control processing (S 554). In this process, the drive of the stepping motor 149 is controlled to start the rotation of each sub reel when it is requested to start the rotation of all the sub reels. In addition, when the number of sliding symbols and the planned stop position are determined, the counter for the sub reel for the corresponding sub reel is updated by the number of sliding symbols, and waits for the value corresponding to the planned stop position to match. The drive of the stepping motor 149 is controlled to perform deceleration and stop. Similarly, control of rotation and stop of the 4th reel is also performed. When this process is performed, the process moves to S552.

  Next, the main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S571). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 (S572). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a command different from the previous one has been received (S573). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it has not received a command different from the previous one, it proceeds to S572.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous one has been received, it creates game information (internal winning combination etc.) from the command (S574). Information managed in the main control circuit 71 such as a game state, an internal winning combination, a display combination and the like included in the parameters of the command is stored in the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 performs command analysis processing described later with reference to FIG. 115 (S575). When this process is performed, the process moves to S572.

  Next, the command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 116 (S581). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data determination process based on the determined effect content (effect number) (S582). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing (S583). When this process is performed, the command analysis process is ended.

  Next, the effect contents determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive a start command (S591). When it is determined that the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs start command reception processing described later with reference to FIGS. 117 and 118 (S592). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process is ended.

  If it is determined that the start command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (S593). When it is determined that the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 119 (S594). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process is ended.

  If it is determined that the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display command is received (S595). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive a display command, it performs processing at the time of display command reception which will be described later with reference to FIG. 120 (S596). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process is ended.

If it is determined that the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (S597). If it is determined that the bonus start command has been received, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data for bonus start (S598). Next, the sub CPU 81 clears the value of the MB gaming number counter (S599).
When this process is performed, the effect content determination process is ended.

  If it is determined that the bonus start command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus end command has been received (S600). When it is determined that the bonus end command has been received, the sub CPU 81 sets effect data for bonus end time (S601). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process is ended.

  When it is determined that the bonus end command has not been received, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game lock command has been received (S602). When the main CPU 31 determines that the game lock command has been received, it performs a game lock command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 122 (S603). When this process is performed, the effect content determination process is ended.

  After the processing of S603, S601, S599, S596, S594, or S592, or when it is determined that the game lock command has not been received in S602, the sub CPU 81 performs effect execution processing based on the set effect data ( S604). When this process ends, the effect content determination process ends.

  Next, the start command reception process will be described with reference to FIGS. 117 and 118.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the notification target combination table (FIG. 100), and inquires of the internal winning combination and the internal combination of notification targets according to the gaming state and the rendering state (S621). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination is a notification target (S 622). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is to be notified, the sub CPU 81 determines and sets the effect data for the notification of the pushing order (S623).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not a notification target, it refers to the effect determination table (not shown), determines and sets the effect data based on the gaming state and the effect state and the internal winning combination ( S624).

  After the processing of S624 or S623, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the CT gaming state flag is on (S625). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the CT gaming state flag is on, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the value of the MB gaming number counter (S 626).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the CT gaming state flag is not on, it determines whether or not the AT precursor effect state is in progress (S627). If it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is in the AT precursor effect state, the sub CPU 81 subtracts one from the value of the AT precursor counter (S628). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the AT precursor counter is 0 (S629). If it is determined that the value of the AT precursor counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 clears the AT precursor effect state and sets the AT start effect state (S630).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT precursor counter is not 0 after S630, or in S629, or if it is determined that the AT precursor effect state is not in S627, the value of the AT frequency counter is 0 It is determined whether or not (S631). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT number counter is not 0, it subtracts 1 from the value of the AT number counter (S 632). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the AT frequency counter is 0 (S633). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT number counter is 0, it clears the ART effect state (S634).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT number counter is not 0 after S634, or in S633, or determines that the value of the AT number counter is 0 in S631, the internal winning combination is SB. It is determined whether or not (S635). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is SB, it clears mode A and sets mode B (S636).

  After S636, or when it is determined that the internal winning combination is not SB in S635, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the internal winning combination includes Bell A or Bell B (S637). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination includes the bell A or the bell B, it refers to the sub reel stop table selection data determination table (FIG. 106) and acquires the sub reel stop table selection data based on the effect state. (S638).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination does not include the bell A or the bell B after S 638 or in S 637, the sub reel stop table selection table (FIG. 107) is referred to, and the sub reel stop table selection data and The sub reel stop table is selected based on the internal winning combination (S639).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is an AT start effect state (S640). When determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the AT start effect state, the sub CPU 81 selects a stop table in which the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel is displayed on the effect line (S641). After S641 or when it is determined in S640 that the sub CPU 81 is not in the AT start effect state, the sub CPU 81 requests the sub reel rotation start (S642). When this process ends, the start command reception process ends.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB gaming state has been started, the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel indicates "upper, upper and lower", "upper, lower and lower" and "lower," each sub display window 24. Select the stop table displayed in any of the upper and lower rows. That is, the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel is displayed linearly along the center band C of the sub display window 24 (see FIG. 87).

  Next, the reel stop command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is in the AT start effect state (S661). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the AT start effect state, it determines whether or not the third stop and the main reel winning impossible position is possible (S 662).

  If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is the third stop and the main reel winning impossible position, it searches the sub reel winning / operation avoidance position based on the current symbol position, and executes the stop control of the sub reel (S663). That is, when the combination of symbols relating to winning specified in the main reel symbol combination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) is not displayed by each main reel 3, the sub reel symbol combination table (FIG. 85) Make sure that the combination of symbols specified in is not displayed.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the third stop and the main reel winning impossible position, or when it is determined that it is the AT start effect state, it refers to the selected stop table, and based on the current symbol position. And stop control of the sub reels (S664). The sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of the stop button after S664 or S663 (S665).

  When the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel is displayed on any of "upper, upper and lower", "upper, lower and lower" and "lower, upper and lower" of each sub display window 24, that is, When the combination of the upper area 62a and the lower area 62b of the symbol "CASINO" of each sub reel is displayed linearly along the center band C of the sub display window 24, the character "CHANCE" is displayed on the 7-segment display 103. Production data is determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the third stop time (S666). When the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not at the third stop time, it ends the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command. On the other hand, when determining that it is the third stop time, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a combination of symbols of "CAJINO" is displayed (S667).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols of "CAJINO" is not displayed, the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command is ended. On the other hand, when determining that the combination of symbols of "CAJINO" has been displayed, the sub CPU 81 clears the AT start effect state, and sets the AT effect state (S668). When this process ends, the reel stop command reception process ends.

  Next, processing upon display command reception will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display combination includes any of the special combinations 1 to 3 (S681). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination includes any of the special combinations 1 to 3, the sub CPU 81 clears the mode B and sets the mode A (S682).

  When the sub-CPU 81 determines that the display combination does not include any of the special combinations 1 to 3, it determines whether the display combination is MB or not (S683). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is MB, it refers to the map data lottery table (FIG. 102), determines map data, and stores it (S684).

  When determining that the display combination is not MB, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the CT gaming state flag is on (S685). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the CT gaming state flag is not ON, it refers to the AT lottery table (FIG. 101) and performs AT lottery processing based on the internal winning combination and the display combination (S686). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a hit (S687). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a win, it performs an AT winning time process described later with reference to FIG. 121 (S688).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the CT gaming state flag is on, it refers to the MB random determination value selection data selection table (FIG. 103), and based on the map data and the value of the MB gaming number counter Value selection data is acquired (S689). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the in-MB AT lottery table (FIG. 104) and performs in-MB AT lottery processing based on the in-MB AT lottery value selection data (S690). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a hit (S691). If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is a win, it performs an AT winning time process described later with reference to FIG. 121 (S692).

  The sub CPU 81 sets effect data according to the type of display combination, etc., when it is determined after S692, S688, S684 or S682 or in S687 or S691 (S692). When this process ends, the display command reception process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 121, the AT winning process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is in the AT precursor effect state, the AT start effect state or the AT effect state (S711). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT precursor effect state, the AT start effect state, or the AT effect state is in effect, the AT winning processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the state is not an AT precursor effect state, an AT start effect state, or an AT effect state, the lottery value of "first hit" in the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table selection table (FIG. 88) is referred to, Based on the AT lottery state, a sub-display combination (AT number of times) lottery table (FIG. 89, etc.) is selected (S 712).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor table (FIG. 105), determines the precursor game number based on the gaming state, and stores it in the AT precursor counter (S713). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the AT precursor counter is 0 (S714). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the AT precursor counter is 0, it sets the AT start effect state (S 715), and ends the AT winning process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the AT precursor counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 sets the AT precursor effect state (S716), and ends the AT winning process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 122, the game lock command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the game lock lottery table (FIG. 51) and acquires the sub lottery number based on the lock number (S731). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is an ART effect state (S732). When it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is in the ART effect state, the sub display role (AT number of times) refers to the lottery value of “add” in the lottery table selection table (FIG. 88), and based on the AT lottery state, the sub display role (Number of ATs) A lottery table (such as FIG. 89) is selected (S733).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is not in the ART effect state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is in the AT effect state (S734). When it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is not in the AT effect state, the sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table selection table (FIG. 88) refers to the lottery value of "per unit", and the sub display is performed based on the AT lottery state. The combination (number of ATs) lottery table (FIG. 89, etc.) is selected (S735). The sub CPU 81 clears the AT effect state and sets the ART effect state (S 736) after S 735 or when determining that the AT effect state is in S 734.

  After S736 or S733, the sub CPU 81 sets 0 as an initial value of the SPIN frequency counter (S737). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the selected sub display combination (number of ATs) lottery table (eg, FIG. 89), and determines the sub display combination based on the number of sub lottery numbers and the value of the SPIN number counter (S738). .

  Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sub reel symbol combination table (FIG. 83), determines the number of ATs based on the determined sub display combination, and adds it to the AT number counter (S739). Next, the sub CPU 81 performs processing for rotating and stopping the sub reel in accordance with the determined sub display combination (S 740). Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the 4th reel rotation pattern table, and performs 4th reel rotation and stop processing based on the number of times of sub lottery and the value of the SPIN number counter (S741).

  Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the SPIN frequency counter has reached the sub lottery frequency (S742). When the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the SPIN frequency counter has reached the sub lottery frequency, it ends the game lock command reception process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the SPIN frequency counter does not reach the sub lottery frequency, the SPIN frequency counter is incremented by 1 (S743), and the process proceeds to S738 described above.

  As described above, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment notifies the player of the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means (for example, processing when receiving a start command shown in FIG. 117 described above) Processing of step S623) and a plurality of sub reels provided separately from a plurality of main reels and having a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface (for example, the above-mentioned sub reel 23) and a plurality of sub reels The rotating means (for example, the above-mentioned stepping motor 149) and the sub reel stopping means for stopping the rotation of the plurality of sub reels (for example, S740 of the game lock command reception process shown in FIG. 122 described above).

  In addition to storing a plurality of symbol combinations (for example, the above-mentioned sub display combination) for which display is permitted by a plurality of sub reels, notification of the internal winning combination is performed by the notification means according to each of the plurality of symbol combinations. The storage means (for example, the above-mentioned sub ROM 82) which associates and stores the number of played games (for example, the above-mentioned number of ATs) and the standby means (for example S13 of the main flowchart shown in above-mentioned FIG. When standing by so that each rotation is not performed, any one of a combination of a plurality of symbols permitted to be displayed by the plurality of sub reels is determined, and the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination is determined continuously A number determination means (for example, S 735 or S 736 of the processing upon receipt of the game lock command shown in FIG. 122 described above); Lumpur stopping means, so that a combination of symbols which is determined by the number of continuations determining means are displayed, and to stop the rotation of the plurality of sub reel.

As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination by the combination of the symbols displayed as a result of the rotation and stopping of the sub reels.
In addition, when each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated, the operation of rotating and stopping the plurality of sub reels is performed on the other side, so that the player's awareness can be paid to the operation. It is possible to attract the interest of the player to the determination of the number of games to notify the internal winning combination.

  In addition, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment is a continuation number counting means (for example, the above-mentioned) that counts the number of games (for example, the above-mentioned number of ATs) for notifying of the internal winning combination S739 of the game lock command reception process shown in FIG. 122 and a game in which an internal winning combination is notified by the number-of-continuings determination unit when each of the main reels is not rotated by the standby unit. Determining number determining means for determining the number of times of determining the number of times (for example, the number of times of the aforementioned sub lottery) (for example, S731 of the game lock command reception process shown in FIG. 122 described above).

  In addition, when the waiting number determining means is in a standby state so that each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated by the waiting means, the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination determined by the determining number determining means is According to the number of times of determination, the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination associated with any combination of the plurality of symbols and the combination of the symbols is determined (for example, the game lock shown in FIG. 122 described above) Processing at the time of command reception (S738) is performed.

  This makes it possible to determine the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination a plurality of times when waiting is performed so that each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated by the waiting means. A plurality of sub reels can be rotated and stopped in accordance with this determination. Therefore, a sense of expectation held by the player can be roughened, and the player can more enjoy the determination of the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored even if the waiting time is set to a long time so that each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated.

  In addition, the pachi slot 1 according to the present embodiment is provided separately from the plurality of main reels and the plurality of sub reels, and the special reel (for example, the above-mentioned 4th reel 113) having a plurality of symbols arranged on its peripheral surface Special reel rotation means for rotating the reel (for example, the above-mentioned stepping motor 179) and special reel stop means for stopping the rotation of the special reel (for example, the sub reel .4th reel control task shown in FIG. 113 mentioned above) Prepare.

  In addition, the display is permitted by the special reel for each of the number of times of determination of the number of games to be notified of the internal winning combination that is likely to be determined by the determination number of times determining means Game which performs notification of the internal winning combination determined by the determined number determining means and the determined number notifying symbol storing means (for example, the 4th reel rotation pattern table stored in the above-mentioned sub ROM 82) which associates and stores the symbols Determination number notification symbol determination means (for example, the game lock shown in the above-mentioned FIG. 122) for determining the symbols for which display is permitted by the special reel stored by the determination number notification symbol storage means based on the number of determinations of the number S741) of processing at the time of command reception, and the special reel stopping means is determined by the determined number notification And as symbols are displayed by a special reel and to stop the rotation of the special reels.

  As a result, when waiting is performed so that each of the plurality of main reels is not rotated by the waiting means, the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination is made by the symbol displayed as a result of the rotation and stop of the special reels. The determined number of times can be notified to the player. Since the player can grasp the number of times the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination is determined, it is possible to make the player more enjoyable in determining the number of games for notifying the internal winning combination. Can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as notification of the internal winning combination, notification of the pushing order that enables display of a combination of predetermined symbols among combinations of a plurality of symbols permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is performed. It is like that. For example, when the small part / replay data pointer “41 (bell A + special part 1 to 3)” is determined, the push order “displaying the combination of the symbols of the bell A becomes possible” 28) to the player. It should be noted that the notification of the internal winning combination is not limited to the notification of the pushing order adopted in the present embodiment, but may include the notification of the kind of combination of symbols allowed to be displayed by the internal winning combination. You may For example, when the bonus data pointer "2 (MB)" is determined, the player may be notified that the display is permitted to be a combination of MB symbols.

  In addition, the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment has a specific symbol (for example, the symbol "casino" of the aforementioned symbol 62 shown in FIG. 86) on a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the sub reel, and the sub reel Symbol display means (for example, the above-mentioned sub display window 24) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the frame, light provided for the symbols displayed by the symbol display means provided inside the sub reel And (e.g., the above-described back lamp 102) for irradiating a pattern.

  The specific symbol is a light transmitting middle region (e.g., the middle region 62c described above) and a low light transmitting upper region (e.g., the above upper region) having a light transmittance lower than that of the middle region 62a) and a lower area (e.g. the lower area 62b mentioned above), the middle area has normal identification information (e.g. the above mentioned character "casino") including characters, symbols or figures in the area, and the upper area Each of the area and the lower area has special identification information (e.g., the above-mentioned character "chance", character "replay") different from the identification information in each area. Furthermore, while the special identification information is not visible from the player when the upper region and the lower region are not irradiated with light by the pattern irradiation device, the upper region and the lower region are displayed by the symbol irradiation device. The special identification information is formed so as to be visible to the player when light is emitted to the area.

  Thus, for example, when it is intended to give a specific symbol a plurality of roles, when the specific symbol plays a role, the symbol irradiation means provided on the inner surface of the sub-reel with respect to the upper region and the lower region When the specific symbol plays another role without irradiating light, the upper region and the lower region can be irradiated with light by the symbol irradiating means provided on the inner surface of the sub reel. That is, according to whether or not the special identification information can be visually recognized from the player, the player can easily grasp which role the particular symbol plays. As a result, when trying to give a plurality of roles to one symbol, the interest of the game is enhanced, and while the degree of freedom of arrangement of the symbols disposed on the peripheral surface of the reel is enhanced, either role is played. It becomes possible for the player to easily grasp whether it is

  More specifically, the pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment has a specific symbol arranged on the circumferential surface of a predetermined sub-reel (for example, left sub-reel 23L and middle sub-reel 23C described later) has an upper area and a lower area respectively. Has a first special identification information (for example, the character “CHANCE” described later), and a specific sub-reel different from a predetermined sub-reel (for example, a right sub-reel 23R described later) The second special identification information (for example, the character "REPLAY" described later) in which one of the upper area and the lower area has the first special identification information and the other is different from the first special identification information Have.

  In addition, first advantageous state start means (for example, the start command reception process shown in FIG. 117 described above, S630 in FIG. 117 described above) starts the first state (eg, AT effect state described later) advantageous to the player. The second advantage state start means (for example, the bonus operation check shown in FIG. 78 mentioned above) which starts the second condition (for example, the above-mentioned MB gaming state) which is advantageous to the player (S715) Processing S442) and replaying means for replaying (for example, S448 of the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 78 described above) are provided.

  Then, when the first state is started, the rotation of each sub-reel is stopped so that the combination of the specific symbols is linearly displayed by the symbol display means. On the other hand, when the second state is started, the symbol display means does not linearly display the combination of the specific symbols, and the upper region and the lower region having the first special identification information. Stop rotation of each sub reel so that the combination is displayed in a straight line. At this time, the combination of the upper area and the lower area having the first special identification information is irradiated with light. In addition, when the re-game is performed, at least the specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific sub reel is displayed without the combination of the specific symbol being displayed in a straight line by the symbol display means. Stop the rotation of each sub reel. At this time, light is emitted to the upper area or the lower area having the second special identification information.

  Therefore, the player knows that the first state is started when a specific symbol combination is displayed linearly and the special identification information of the upper area and the lower area is not visible from the player. Will be able to In addition, when the combination of the upper area and the lower area is displayed linearly and the first special identification information is visible to the player without displaying the combination of the specific symbols linearly, the second special The player will be able to know that the state is about to start. Furthermore, when a specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of a specific sub-reel is displayed without displaying a specific symbol combination in a straight line, and the second special identification information is visible from the player, The player will be able to know that a replay will be performed. That is, according to whether or not the special identification information can be visually recognized from the player, the player can easily grasp which role the particular symbol plays.

  Further, in the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, as a result of the rotation of each sub reel being stopped by the sub reel stopping means, the combination of the upper area and the lower area having the first special identification information is linearly displayed by the symbol display means. The display unit (for example, the 7-segment display 103 described above) displays the first special identification information, and the specific symbol arranged on the peripheral surface of the specific sub reel by the symbol display means is displayed. When displayed, identification information related display means (for example, the above-mentioned FIG. 119 shown in FIG. 119) for performing display related to the second special identification information by the display unit (for example, the above-mentioned 7-segment display 103) Processing S665). This is suitable for the player to easily grasp which role a particular symbol plays.

  As mentioned above, although this embodiment was described, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the specific configuration of each means included in the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the example adopted in the present embodiment described above, and various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Is possible.

  1 and 2, the circuit configurations shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and their peripheral devices, and the configurations of the tables shown in FIGS. 5 to 51 and 83 to 107, applied in this embodiment. The configuration of the storage area of the RAM shown in 52 to 58, 108 and 109, and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 59 to 80 and 110 to 122 can be arbitrarily changed without departing from the scope of the present invention. Or it can be corrected.

  In addition to a slot machine (roll-type game machine) equipped with a mechanical reel as in the present embodiment, it is also applicable to a game machine such as a video slot that displays symbols and symbols arranged on the reel and its peripheral surface by video. The present invention is applicable. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program that simulates the operation of the aforementioned slot machine for a home game machine. In that case, as a recording medium for recording the game program, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disc), or any other recording medium can be used.

  The effects described in the present embodiment merely list the most preferable effects arising from the present invention, and the effects according to the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 Slot Machine 3L, 3C, 3R Main Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Main Display Window 6 Start Lever 6S Start Switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop Button 7S Stop Switch 23L, 23C, 23R Sub Reel 24L, 24C, 24R Sub Display Window 30 Micro Computer 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
71 main control circuit 72 sub control circuit 81 sub CPU
82 sub ROM
83 sub RAM
113 4th Reel

Claims (2)

A plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface,
Start operation detection means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of internal winning combinations including a pushing order based on the detection of the starting operation by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation;
The internal lottery means is configured to rotate the plurality of reels based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, and to detect the stop operation by the stop operation detection means. A reel control means for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by
Specific effect state control means for controlling a specific effect state, which is an effect state in which the pushing order is notified when the pressing order is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means;
Lock type determination means for determining the type of lock for invalidating the operation by the player;
And a specific effect state period giving means for determining and applying a period in which the specific effect state continues by lottery according to the type of lock determined by the lock type determination means;
The locking type determination means, when a specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination, if the stop operation is performed at a specific press order to determine the type of lock, the specific push forward at the stop operation is performed If not, the type of lock is not determined . A plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols arranged on each circumferential surface,
Start operation detection means for detecting the start operation;
Internal lottery means for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of internal winning combinations including a pushing order based on the detection of the starting operation by the start operation detecting means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation;
The internal lottery means is configured to rotate the plurality of reels based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means, and to detect the stop operation by the stop operation detection means. A reel control means for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by
Specific effect state control means for controlling a specific effect state, which is an effect state in which the pushing order is notified when the pressing order is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means;
Lock type determination means for determining the type of lock for invalidating the operation by the player;
Specific effect state period applying means for determining and applying a period in which the specific effect state continues by lottery according to the type of lock determined by the lock type determining means;
RT gaming state control means for transitioning from the predetermined RT gaming state to the specific RT gaming state when at least the predetermined RT gaming state and the specific RT gaming state are satisfied, and the predetermined transition condition is satisfied; Equipped
A game machine characterized in that the lock type determination means determines a type of lock when transitioning from the predetermined RT gaming state to the specific RT gaming state by the RT gaming state control means.

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