JP6506372B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine called a pachislot machine including a plurality of reels, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor, and a reel control unit. The plurality of reels is configured by arranging a plurality of symbols on each surface. The start switch detects that game medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "medal" etc.) are inserted, the player operates the start lever, and requests start of rotation of a plurality of reels. The stop switch detects that the player has pressed a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. The stepping motor is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and transmits each driving force to each reel. The reel control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

  Among such gaming machines, gaming machines that use two different priority order tables according to stop operations are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). For example, the gaming machine can determine a plurality of internal winning combinations, and the first priority table 1 defines the priority of the combination of the first symbols higher than the priority of the combination of the second symbols; And a first priority table for defining the priority of combination of symbols lower than the priority of combination of second symbols. In such a gaming machine, when the stop operation is performed in the order assigned to the internal winning combination, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the first priority table, and the order assigned to the internal winning combination and When the stop operation is performed in a different order, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the second priority table.

  Further, among gaming machines, there is known a gaming machine which shifts to a gaming state in which a replay is won with high probability when a bonus is internally won. In such a gaming machine, the replay continues to be won with high probability until the bonus gaming state is entered after the bonus is internally won.

JP, 2010-99328, A

  In the two gaming machines described above, when the bonus is internally won, the game transitions to the gaming state in which the replay is won with high probability, so in the inter-bonus flag game after the bonus is internally won, the bonus symbols are aligned to shift to the bonus gaming state Without displaying the symbol combination of the small winning combination, it is possible to increase the payout in the bonus flag game. For this reason, there is a problem that a loss is generated on the gaming shop side in the bonus flag interval game by the player intentionally increasing the payout in the bonus flag interval game. By the way, in the bonus game state, there is also a problem that the fun of the bonus game state is lost by merely acquiring the medals.

  An object of the present invention is to provide rich effects in which a reel action and a liquid crystal are synchronized without causing a shift in the effects by the reel action and the liquid crystal.

The present invention comprises a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping and displaying a plurality of symbols, and a start operation means for receiving a player's start operation based on satisfaction of a predetermined start condition, In response to the player operating the start operation means, the symbol changing means causing the plurality of symbols to be variably displayed on the plurality of symbol display means, and the player operating the start operation means Internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of winning combinations, and a plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a player's stop operation; The plurality of symbols are displayed on the plurality of symbol display means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the player operating the stop operation means. It comprises: stop control means for stopping display; command transmission means for transmitting a command according to the progress of the game; and effect execution means for executing an effect based on the command transmitted by the command transmission means, The variation means is capable of performing a symbol effect by a variation operation in which the start and stop of variation of the plurality of symbols are intermittently repeated at a predetermined angle in an invalid period in which the player does not receive an operation. There are multiple types of effects, and the number of times the fluctuation operation is performed can be made different in advance and correlated according to the type, and the first number which is a plurality of times is correlated as the number of times the fluctuation operation is performed And the second symbol effect associated with the second number more than the first number as the number of times the fluctuation operation is performed In the case where the first symbol effect is performed and the case where the second symbol effect is performed, the same information is defined as the information used to perform the fluctuation operation, and between the fluctuation operations The same information is defined for the information used in the above, and when the command transmission means starts the invalid period, and when the variation of the plurality of symbols related to the symbol effect is started by the symbol variation means , A predetermined command is transmitted, and the effect execution means starts an effect based on the predetermined command transmitted when the invalid period is started, and the plurality of symbols related to the symbol effect are generated by the symbol variation means It is characterized in that the effect is switched based on the predetermined command transmitted when the variation of the symbol of is started.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform abundant rendition in which the reel action and the liquid crystal are synchronized, without any deviation in the rendition by the reel action and the liquid crystal.

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

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

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

  The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value to determine an internal winning combination. By the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitting display along the later-described winning determination line is determined. In addition, as a type of combination of symbols, those related to the "prize" for which the player is given a benefit such as payout of medals, operation of replay, activation of a bonus, etc., and those related to other so-called "loss" Is provided.

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

  Here, in the pachi slot 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time (190 msec) after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is called "the number of sliding pieces", and the maximum number is determined to be four symbols.

  When an internal winning combination permitting display of a combination of symbols relating to winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the prescribed time to display the combination of the symbols as much as possible along the prize determination line Stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are used so as not to be displayed along the winning determination line using the above-mentioned prescribed time. Stop the rotation.

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

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

  When the player operates the start lever 6, a random value for presentation (hereinafter, random number for presentation) is extracted separately from the random number used to determine the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determination means (sub control circuit 72 described later) randomly determines what is to be executed this time from among the plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, an internal lottery table (see FIG. 7 which will be referred to later) corresponding to each gaming state is provided, and the probability that the player is given a benefit such as the operation of replay is different. That is, the probability that the replay (normal replay, raise replay, chance replay, don control replay) in which a privilege such as the operation of replay is given to the player is determined as the internal winning combination differs.

  Here, the transition condition to each gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachi slot 1, when the RWM (Read Write Memory) is initialized at the time of power on, the state is first shifted to the normal gaming state (RT0 gaming state). Then, in the normal gaming state, when a combination of symbols in the transition group B (a bell spilled eye 01 to 42 illustrated in FIG. 7-8) is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state ((1) See FIG. 2 (1)). Similarly, in the RT2 gaming state, which is a high RT (state), when any combination of symbols of the transition group B is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state ((1 in FIG. )reference).

  In addition, in the RT1 gaming state, when a combination of symbols in one of the transition groups A (such as "Bell 1-Bell 1-Rip 1" illustrated in FIG. 10-2) is displayed, the game state is a general game. It shifts to the state (see (2) in FIG. 2). In addition, in the RT1 gaming state, if a combination of symbols in one of the transition groups C (such as "Rip 1-Lip 1-Ice 1" illustrated in Fig. 10-1 is displayed, the gaming state is RT 2 gaming. It shifts to the state (see (3) in FIG. 2).

  Also, in the MBB gaming state, when the payout of medals exceeds 250, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state (see (4) in FIG. 2), and in the MBR gaming state, when the payout of medals exceeds 72. , Transition the gaming state to the general gaming state (see (5) in FIG. 2).

  Also, in the normal gaming state, RT1 gaming state or RT2 gaming state, a combination of MB1 or MB2 symbols on the activated line ("don-don-don" or "red 7-red 7-red illustrated in FIG. 7-1 When 7 ") is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the MBB gaming state (see (6) in FIG. 2). Also, in the normal gaming state, RT1 gaming state or RT2 gaming state, when a combination of symbols of MB3 ("red 7-red 7-BAR" illustrated in FIG. 7-1) is displayed on the activated line, The gaming state is shifted to the MBR gaming state (see (7) in FIG. 2).

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

  The pachislot 1 is a so-called "pachislot machine". This pachislot 1 is a gaming machine that plays using a game medium such as a card storing information of the game value given or given to the player, in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, etc. In the following, it is described as using medals.

  The pachi slot 1 is provided on the front side of the front door 2 with a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for accommodating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, etc., a front door 2 attached to the front side of the cabinet 1a. And a front panel 8 serving as a panel unit. Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 1a. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by sticking a strip-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotational direction on the circumferential surface of the cylindrical frame.

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

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

  That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R function as display windows, and it is possible for the player to visually recognize the operations of rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them. Become. Further, in the present embodiment, video is displayed and effects are performed using the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

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

The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal insertion slot 10 is provided to receive medals dropped from the outside by the player.
The medals received in the medal insertion slot 10 are inserted in one game with a predetermined number (for example, three) as the upper limit, and it becomes possible to deposit the amount exceeding the predetermined number in the pachislot 1 (so-called credit function) ).

  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 machine. The settlement button 12 is provided for pulling out the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine.

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

  The 7-segment indicator 13 consists of a 7-segment LED, and 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 paid out), Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

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

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

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

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

  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 one random number from a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535).

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

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

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

  As peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30, there are stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13 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 motor drive circuit 39 controls the drive of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have made one rotation according to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R include a configuration in which the rotational speed is proportional to the number of pulse outputs and the rotational axis can be stopped at a designated angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via gears of a predetermined reduction ratio. The reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle each time one pulse is outputted to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

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

  The display drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. 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 40, and checks whether the medals discharged from the hopper 40 to the outside have reached the number of payouts.

  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 liquid crystal display 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 are connected to the sub control circuit 72, and control them in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Further, the sub control circuit 72 has a sub CPU 81 that controls the output of video, sound and light according to a control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

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

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

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

  The program storage area stores a control program to be executed by the sub CPU 81. For example, in the control program, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71, and a random number value for effect extraction, and an effect registration task for performing determination and registration of effect contents (effect data) A drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect contents, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 14 and a voice control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R Etc. are included.

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

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

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

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

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
The description of the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi slot 1 is as described above. Next, configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  The symbol arrangement table sets the positions of the symbols present in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R to "0" when the reel index is detected, in the order of advancing in the rotational direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. “0” to “20” are assigned to the positions of the symbols, respectively. Therefore, by referring to the symbol arrangement table while managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, the positions of the symbols mainly present in the middle of the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R And it is possible to always manage the kind of the pattern.

[Symbol combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 7-1 to 7-8. In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed by the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the payline matches the combination of symbols specified by the symbol combination table, it is determined that a winning is achieved, and the medal is The player is given benefits such as payout of money, activation of replay, and activation of a bonus game. FIGS. 7-1 to 7-4 are diagrams showing a symbol combination table at the time of three pieces. FIG. 7-5 to FIG. 7-7 are diagrams showing a symbol combination table at the time of two-piece hanging. FIGS. 7-8 is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of RT operation | use symbol. That is, FIGS. 7-1 to 7-4 are symbol combination tables to be referred to at the time of three-piece hanging, and FIGS. 7-5 to 7-7 are symbol combination tables to be referred to at the two-piece hanging. 7-8 is a figure which shows the symbol combination table referred when RT operation symbols are displayed.

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

  In addition, when one or more numerical values are determined as the number of payouts, the medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, medals are paid out when any one of bell, ice, medium cherry, horn cherry, special role or don control role is determined as the display role. Further, the number of payouts is defined in accordance with the number of inserted sheets, and is paid out with a predetermined upper limit. If the combination of symbols displayed along the pay line does not match any of the combinations of symbols defined by the symbol combination table, it becomes a so-called "loss".

  In addition, when any one of replay (normal replay, raise replay, chance replay, and don control replay) is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. In addition, when either MBB or MBR is determined as the display combination, the operation of the bonus game is performed. The MBB bonus game ends with over 250 payouts, and the MBR bonus game ends with over 72 payouts. After the end of the MBB and MBR bonus games, the game transitions to the normal gaming state (RT0 gaming state).

  In addition, when the raising replay is internally won and the order of the player's stop operation (pushing order) is correct, etc., a combination of symbols corresponding to the RT2 replays 01 to 08 is displayed and the gaming state is displayed. Transition to the RT2 gaming state. In addition, when the raised replay is internally won and the order of the player's stop operation (pushing order) is incorrect, etc., a combination of symbols corresponding to the RT0 replays 01 to 08 is displayed, The gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. In addition, when one of the bells (the left bell A to D, the middle bell A to D, and the right bell A to D), which is the pushing official, wins the inside and the order of the player's stop operation is incorrect , The bell spill eyes 01 to 42 are displayed, and the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state.

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

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

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

[Internal lottery table determination table]
The internal lottery table determination table used when the main CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of times of lottery will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  The game state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process where the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the bonus game It is the state distinguished by whether the operation of (1) is performed. The number of times of lottery is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts a lottery value described later from one random number value (random number value for lottery) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in the RT0 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, the number of lotteries is "63" times, and in the MBB and MBR internal winning gaming states, the number of lotteries is "60" times is there. Also, in the MBB and MBR gaming states, the prize activation flag of all the small winnings is on, and the number of lotteries is "17", and replay (normal replay (during RT2), normal replay (during RT0), increase) Replay (4 push order), Chance Replay A, B, Don control Replay A, B, C, MB1 + Normal Replay, MB 2 + Normal Replay, MB 3 + Normal Replay, MB 1 + Chance Replay, MB 2 + Chance Replay, MB 3 + Chance Replay) Internal lottery only I do.

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10-4, when the internal winning combination is determined to be the special combination X, "BELL 2-RED 7-BELL 2" may be displayed as a combination of symbols. Also, as shown in FIG. 10-1, combinations of symbols such as "rip 1-lip 1-ice 1" are combinations of symbols of transition group C, and are normally replayed (in RT2, in RT0), push order replay (4 ways), chance replay B, don control replay A to C may be displayed when determined as internal winning combinations. Also, as shown in FIG. 10-2, the combination of symbols such as “BELL 1-BELL 1-LIPP 1” is a combination of symbols of transition group A, and is normally replayed (RT 2 during RT 2, RT 0 during), push order replay. (4 ways), chance replay A, don control replay A to C may be displayed when determined as an internal winning combination. As described above, when the combination of symbols of the transition group C is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state, and when the combination of symbols of the transition group A is displayed, the transition to the general gaming state is made.

[Reel action of each lock]
The reel action of each lock will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows a reel action of each lock.

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

  For example, if it demonstrates using the example of FIG. 11, five types, short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3, and long, exist as a classification of a lock production. In addition, the rendering time is long in the order of short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3 and long, and a plurality of types of effects are performed. Further, it is assumed that the expectation that the player is in a more advantageous state is higher as the effect is longer and the lock effect in which a plurality of types of effects are performed is higher.

  For example, in the case of a short circuit, it is defined that the positive rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are reeled up. Here, the reel-up is an effect of rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R intermittently at a fixed angle, and displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, 21R as the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate. To change the symbol. In the case of the middle 1, it is defined that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are operated in the order of reel up, operation stop, vibration operation, operation stop, and then the forward rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. There is.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 has an area for storing data relating to the contents of the reel action (hereinafter referred to as an effect content storage area). In the effect content storage area, the effect content executed as a reel action is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the reel up is executed as a reel action, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 updates the bit corresponding to the effect content “reel up” in the effect content storage area from “0” to “1”. Then, the main CPU 31 checks the effect content storage area in the command data transmission process (refer to step S 204 in FIG. 55) of the interrupt process which is executed every predetermined time (for example, 1.172 ms). It is determined whether or not there is an effect content that is "." As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is an effect content in which the bit is "1", the effect content in which the bit is "1" is set in the effect designation flag of the transmission command, and the transmission command is sub-controlled. Send to circuit 72. Then, when the sub control circuit 72 receives the transmission command, the sub control circuit 72 switches the effect based on the contents of the effect included in the transmission command. For this reason, it is possible to perform rich rendering in which the reel action and the liquid crystal and the like are synchronized without causing a shift in the rendering by the reel action and the liquid crystal and the like. The content of the effect may be set in the transmission command, and the time (timing) at which the reel operates may be set and sent.

[Roller stop initialization table]
The rotation stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2. 12-1 and 12-2 are diagrams showing a winding stop initial setting table. The rotation stop initial setting table is information for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is predetermined according to the winning combination. The main control circuit 71 refers to the rotation stop initial setting table, acquires the rotation stop number corresponding to the internal winning combination, and acquires initial data (such as a change status).

  Specifically, in the winding stop initial setting table, determination data by pressing order (drawing priority order table number, drawing priority order selection table number) and table number selection value (changed) in association with the rotation stop number. Status, stop data number for random), table change data for first cylinder first stop, first cylinder stop data table selection data (left first stop table for first stop), first cylinder first stop The table change initial data selection value (change status, table number), the winning combination, and the success or failure of the bonus are defined. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in accordance with the progress of the unit game.

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

  If the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the "first cylinder first stop table change data" may use or change the same left first stop and stop table after the second stop Is data indicative of If there is a value (a value other than 0) in the first cylinder first stop table change data, the change data search table is selected based on the planned stop position, the data is searched, and the second and subsequent stops are performed. Select a stop table for

  The “first cylinder stop data table selection data” is a number for selecting the left first stop stop table shown in FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2 when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. is there. In this embodiment, the selected first toll stop data table selection data is made to differ depending on whether the bonus is not won or bonus is won (or bonus carried over). For example, when left bells A to D are determined as winning combinations, if MB1 to 3 are not in the carryover state, "2" is selected as the first cylinder stop data table selection data, and MB1 to 3 are in the carryover state If not, “8” is selected as the first cylinder stop data table selection data. For this reason, depending on whether the bonus non-winning time or the bonus winning time (or bonus carrying-over time) is made, the sliding symbol number determination data will be different, and the number of sliding symbols to be finally selected will be different. That is, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is changed in accordance with whether the bonus is won (or bonus carryover) or non-bonus is not won.

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

[Import priority selection data selection table]
The drawing priority selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority selection data selection table. In the drawing priority selection data selection table, one of the table numbers “PLVL00 to 07” is selected as the drawing priority table number or drawing priority selection table number of the initial setting table for spinning stop shown in FIG. , Is a referenced table.

  Specifically, the drawing priority selection data selection table is associated with the table number, and the drawing priority table number and drawing priority selection table number in the normal game, the drawing priority table number in the flags, and the drawing Define the priority selection table number. That is, in the present embodiment, the reference priority table to be referred to is made different depending on whether a normal game is being played or a flag is being used, and when the bonus is not won, it is determined whether the reel stop order is correct or not. The combination of symbols that can be displayed is made different, and when a bonus is won, the combination is switched to a priority table in which only a combination of predefined symbols is given priority regardless of whether the reel stop order is correct or not.

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the drawing priority order selection table corresponds to the drawing 1st stop in the drawing priority order selection table left, middle and right as shown in FIG. Not applicable)) is specified. Here, with the pull-in priority order selection table left, middle and right 1st stop, the pull-in priority selected when referring to the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12 or the pull-in priority order selection data selection table shown in FIG. It is a number selected according to the order selection table number and the pressing order. For example, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L (the third digit is “1”) and the selected lead-in priority selection table number is “15”, the lead-in priority selection table left 1st stop "115" is referred to.

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

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

  The search order data table defines the priority order based on the number of sliding symbols for stop data. That is, the priority order is defined such that the numerical value corresponding to the number of sliding symbols for stop data is the highest. As a result, since the number of sliding symbols for stop data is determined prior to the number of other sliding symbols, the display of symbols intended at the time of development of the stop table has priority. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, the number of sliding symbols is determined using search order data table 00 in control other than MB, and in control in MB, search order data table 01 is used. Use to determine the number of sliding pieces.

[Stop table for first left stop]
The left first stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate the left first stop table. The left first stop table is a table selected when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, and is the first of the rotation stop initial setting tables shown in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2. A table for left first stop stop table numbers 1 to 14 corresponding to numbers 1 to 14 selected in the cylinder stop data table selection data is selected.

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

[Import priority table]
The pull-in priority order table will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the symbols may be displayed for each symbol position while the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, and the drawing priority table may be displayed in the drawing range. It is used when deciding which symbol to draw in first when there are multiple.

  The draw-in priority order table defines draw-in data indicating a draw-in priority between combinations of symbols relating to a prize operation flag (display combination). The retraction priority data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify all replays, all minors, and MBs 1 to 3 corresponding to the priority of retraction. The retraction is basically to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so as to display along the pay line the symbols constituting the combination of symbols relating to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. Say

  Further, in the present embodiment, the referred-to-import priority table to be referred to differs depending on whether the bonus is not won or bonus is won (or bonus carryover). Here, with respect to the pull-in stop control in comparison with the case where the left bell B is the winning combination and not at the bonus carryover and the case where the left bell B is the winning combination and the bonus carryover. explain.

  First, when the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus carryover is not performed, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L and the pressed position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position "5", and the second stop reel Is the middle reel 3C, and the pressed position in the middle reel 3C is the symbol position "5", and the third stopped reel is the right reel 3R and the pressed position in the right reel 3R is the symbol position "5". This will be described using

  In this example, first, the main CPU 31 refers to the number “14” of the rotation stop number of the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12A and acquires the pull-in priority table number “PLVL04”. Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the table number “PLVL04” of the lead-in priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. 13 and acquires the lead-in priority selection table number “15” in the normal game. Then, with reference to “115” of the drawing priority order selection table, the drawing priority order table number “02” is acquired. Then, referring to the pull-in priority table number “02” of the pull-in priority table, since the bells X27 to 34 (the symbols on the left reel are Lip 1 and Lip 2) have higher priority than the other bells, the left reel 3L The left "Rip 1" stops. The same process is performed for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, and the "bell 1" stops at the middle reel 3C and "ice 1" at the right reel 3R with reference to the drawing priority table number "02". Stops and as a result, the combination "Rip 1-Bell 1-Ice 1" of the symbols of "bell X 27" is stopped. When the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus carryover is not performed, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the bell combination is won regardless of the pressed position.

  Next, when the left bell B is a winning combination and the bonus carryover, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the pressed position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position "5", and the second stop reel is An example in which the pressed position in the middle reel 3C is in the middle reel 3C and the pressed position in the middle reel 3C is the symbol position "5", and the third stopped reel is the right reel 3R and the pressed position in the right reel 3R is the symbol position "5". It demonstrates using.

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

  In addition, the combination of symbols of the bell combination that can be displayed when the left bell B is won is the number of the lottery flag combination shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3. 80-No. There are only 15 combinations of symbols indicated by "o" in 113. Furthermore, by referring to the pull-in priority table number "00" of the pull-in priority table, the bells X01 to 08 become high, and the combinations of symbols that can be displayed are two patterns (bell 02, 07 shown in FIG. It becomes only No. 81 and 86 of 10-2. For this reason, if the left bell B is an internal winning combination and the bonus carry-over is a symbol position where the pressed position can not retract the bells 02 and 07 even if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, The combination of the bell combination does not stop.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the reference priority table to be referred to is different depending on whether it is in a normal game or in between flags (during internal combination of bonus combination and display of combination of symbols of bonus combination). As such, when the bonus is not won, the combination of symbols that can be displayed is made different according to the correctness of the stop order of the reels, and when the bonus is won, the combination of predefined symbols is independent of the correctness of the stop order of the reels. Switch to the priority table where only the priority is given. For this reason, in the bonus flag interval game after the bonus combination is won internally, as a result of preventing a specific symbol combination from being displayed without aligning the bonus symbols and shifting to the bonus gaming state, the game is performed in the bonus flag interval game It is possible to prevent a loss from occurring on the shop side.

[Table change data table for first cylinder first stop]
The first change table for the first cylinder first stop will be described with reference to FIGS. 18-1 and 18-2. Data indicating whether to use the same left first after-stop data table or to use the first after-left after-stop table after the second stop if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L It is.

  The table change data table for the first cylinder first stop is associated with the symbol position and the table change data for the first cylinder first stop + the value of the change status, and the table table number after the left first stop after the change Remember each change status.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 19, the configuration of the left first stop and stop data table defines stop data of 1 byte corresponding to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. In the example of the left first stop and stop data table shown in FIG. 19, in the 1-byte stop data, bit 0 is "third trunk B line data" and bit 1 is "third trunk B line data" , Bit 2 is “third cylinder C line data”, bit 3 is “second cylinder B line data”, bit 4 is “second cylinder A line data”, and bit 5 is “second cylinder It is a line change bit, and bit 6 is "in the order of the first and third torso, and the second and subsequent line change bits after the second stop, or the third ton C line data" and bit 7 is "first and second At the time of stop of the cylinder, it is the line change bit after the second stop or the second cylinder C line data ".

  In the example of FIGS. 20-1 to 20-11, although a part of the left first stop and stop data table is illustrated, in fact, a table corresponding to the left first stop and stop data table numbers 00 to 30 is prepared. It is done. And stop data is data which shows whether a symbol position is suitable as a position which a reel stops. The symbol position where the stop data is "0" indicates that the position of the reel is not suitable for stopping, and the symbol position where the stop data is "1" indicates that the position of the reel is appropriate for stopping.

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

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

[Configuration of data table stored in sub ROM]
The description of the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi slot 1 is as described above. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Navi mode list]
The navigation mode possessed by the pachislot 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a navigation mode list. The pachi slot 1 has a navigation mode 4 to a navigation mode 8 as a navigation mode. The navigation mode 4 is ART 1 (normal), the navigation mode 5 is ART 1 (high accuracy), the navigation mode 6 is ART 2 (normal), and the navigation mode 7 is ART 2 (high accuracy), The navigation mode 8 is ART3. Also, in the navigation modes 4 and 5, the name is the one-person mode, in the navigation modes 6 and 7, the name is the two-person mode, and in the navigation mode 8, the name is the three-person mode.

[Priority stock condition list]
The priority stock conditions will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 shows a list of priority stock conditions. As shown in FIG. 23, a priority level, which is a priority of stock release order, is set for each type of ART start reference mode, type of navi mode, stock condition, and navi mode to stock. The ART start reference mode of releasing ART is a mode that triggers the release of ART being stocked. The priority level is “1” is the highest, “2” is the next highest, and stock with no priority level is the lowest.

  As shown in FIG. 23, among the ART start reference modes, the ART start reference mode 6 has the highest priority, then the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 have the highest priority, and the lowest priority is ART Start reference modes 1, 2, and 3. Therefore, the order of stock release is: stock of priority level 1 (G, H trigger)> stock of priority level 2 (A to F trigger)> stock without setting of priority level. Also, if priority is equal, release from stocked order. In this embodiment, ART is one set for 30 games, and ART consumes 30 games when ART is finished, and among the ART start reference modes stocked, the ART start reference mode having higher priority is consumed ( Eject) and perform shift lottery in the navigation mode (see FIG. 64), and based on the lottery result, start the next ART. For example, while in the two-person mode stocking ART start-time reference mode 1 (see FIG. 29), which has a high probability of transitioning to the one-person mode, ART start period reference mode 6 ( If you stock Figure 29), after finishing the two-person mode, instead of releasing the ART start-time reference mode 1 scheduled for release next, transition to the three-person mode instead of releasing the ART start-time reference mode 6 To give priority to the three-person mode.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the priority at which the ART start reference mode is executed is determined, and among the ART start reference modes stocked, the highest priority is given to the ART start reference mode 6. To be preferentially executed. Also, when the ART start reference mode being stocked is only the ART start reference modes 1, 2, 3, the ART start reference modes 1, 2, 3 are stored in the order of being stocked. For this reason, in the ART start reference mode 6 which is the right of the ART having the highest degree of advantage, the highest priority is set and made to be preferentially executed. That is, among the ARTs already stocked, the ART having the highest degree of advantage is preferentially released, and when the stock of the ART having the highest degree of advantage runs out, switching is made so that the ART can be released in the order of being stocked. For this reason, it is possible to reduce discouragement of the player immediately after ART game start.

  Also, the ART start reference mode 6 in stock is the ART start reference mode 6 (corresponding to the H start ART start reference mode 6 in the example of FIG. 23) given when the long lock is won, or the bonus win In the case of ART start time reference mode 6 assigned at the same time (corresponding to ART start time reference mode 6 with G trigger in the example of FIG. 23), the highest priority level "1" is defined and executed preferentially. Let's do it. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player's sense of expectation to be heightened by execution of a long rock effect with a high sense of expectation performed over a long time and an effect performed with internal winning of a bonus combination. By giving priority to the ART start reference mode 6 having a high degree of priority, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with enhanced interest without discouraging the player.

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

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the navigation game states 0 to 2, no navigation (instruction) occurs, and in the navigation game state 3, navigation occurs. Also, in the navi gaming state 4, navi occurs and the navi game number is subtracted, but navi does not occur during RT0. Also, in the navigation game states 5 and 6, navigation occurs but no navigation occurs during RT0.

[Navi mode transition lottery]
The shift lottery in the navi mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2. 25-1 and 25-2 are diagrams for explaining transition lottery in the navi mode. As shown in FIG. 25, as a condition of navigation mode transition lottery, navigation mode transition lottery a at game start (bonus not won), navigation mode transition lottery b at the end of bonus, navigation mode transition lottery when the number of navigation games is set c, navigation mode transition lottery d at the end of the bonus exists. Moreover, the winning probability of the shift lottery in each navi mode differs depending on the setting (1 to 4).

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

  Further, in the navigation mode transition lottery b, it is lottery whether or not to shift to the transition destination navigation mode according to the type of the bonus, the navigation mode, and the set value at the end of the bonus. For example, when the setting is “1”, the navigation mode is “0”, and the ended bonus is “MB1,” the probability of shifting to navigation mode 0 is 50%, and the navigation mode is The probability of shifting to 1 is 50%.

  Further, in the navigation mode transition lottery c, whether or not to shift to the transition destination navigation mode is randomly selected according to the type of the ART start reference mode and the setting value. For example, if the setting is “1” and the ART start reference mode is “1”, the probability of transitioning to navigation mode 4 is 74% and the probability of transitioning to navigation mode 5 is 11%. There is a 14% probability to shift to the navigation mode 6, a 1% probability to shift to the navigation mode 7, and a 0.5% probability to shift to the navigation mode 8.

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

[Navi game number set count store lottery]
A lottery game for storing a set number of navi games upon bonus non-winning and bonus winning will be described with reference to FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 and 27-1 to 27-7. FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 illustrate transition lottery in the navi mode when the bonus is not won. FIGS. 27-1 to 27-7 are diagrams for explaining the navi game number set count storing lottery at the time of winning a bonus.

  As shown in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 and FIGS. 27-1 to 27-7, in each navigation mode, the lottery probability of winning or not or not depending on the setting value in association with the winning combination. And the number of navigation game sets in the case of winning. For example, when the setting is “1”, the bonus is not won, and “Nice B” is determined as the internal winning combination when the navi mode is 0, the navi game count set storage lottery is not won (ie, The probability of navi game number addition is 87%, the probability that ART number of instruction reference mode 1 is added is 8%, and the probability that ART number of instruction reference mode 1 is added 2 pieces is 2% There is a 1% probability that 3 times of ART times indication reference mode 1 is added, less than 1% a probability of 5 times of ART times indication reference mode 1 added, 7 times of ART times indication reference mode 1 The probability of being added is less than 1%.

[Navi game number set counter storing lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 28, the navi game number set counter storing lottery table at the time of the match match replay is explained. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a navigation game number set counter storing lottery table. As shown in FIG. 28, at the time of winning match with Don match, the lottery probability of winning or not winning according to the value of the continuous match counter with Don and the number of navigation game sets in the case of winning are defined. . The don-matching continuous counter is a counter that is incremented by one each time a match-in-done replay is won in MB1 and MB2 and is incremented up to a maximum of two. The don match continuous counter is cleared when the don match replay is not won and when the MB1, 2 ends. Here, "don't match replay" is a generic term of "don control lip B" and "don control lip C" shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, and a specific symbol combination (don-don-don) on the non-effective line. Is a replay that controls to be displayed linearly.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, when consecutive match-on-done replays are performed, an ART start reference mode of a better mode is provided each time the number of consecutive times increases. Specifically, when the don-match continuous counter is “0” and the hit-match replay is won, the probability that the ART start reference mode 1 is added is 99.988%, and the ART is The probability that two start reference mode 1s are added is 0.006%, and the probability that three ART start reference modes 1 are added is 0.006%.

  Also, if the don match continuous counter is “1” and the don match replay is won, that is, if the don match replay is won two consecutive times, the probability that the ART start reference mode 2 is increased by one Is 99.988%, the probability that 1 ART start reference mode 2 is added and 1 ART start reference mode 1 added is 0.006%, 1 ART start reference mode 2 and ART The probability that two start reference modes 1 are added is 0.006%. Also, if the don match continuous counter is "2" and the don match replay is won, that is, if the don match replay is won three consecutive times, the probability that one ART start reference mode 3 is added Is 99.988%, the probability that 1 ART start reference mode 3 is added and 1 ART start reference mode 1 added is 0.006%, 1 ART start reference mode 3 and ART The probability that two start reference modes 1 are added is 0.006%.

  In this way, when the match match replay is won and a specific symbol combination is displayed, the ART start reference mode 1 is given with high probability, and the specific symbol combination is continuous over two games. If displayed, ART start reference mode 2 is given with high probability, and if a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously over 3 games, ART start reference mode 3 is given with high probability . That is, in the case where consecutive winning matches are repeated, a reference mode at the start of ART in a better mode is provided each time the number of consecutive times increases, so that the interest in continuous winning of the matched match replays is held be able to.

  In addition, when a match match replay is won consecutively and a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously for three or more games, depending on the number of times a particular symbol combination is displayed after three games, Reference mode 3 may be added at the start of ART. For example, when a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed over 4 games or more, two ART start reference mode 3 are given, and a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed over 5 games or more In this case, three ART start reference modes 3 are added, and one ART start reference mode 3 is added each time a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed. Thus, not only is the ART start reference mode transitioning to a better playing state (ART) added, but also each time the match pattern replay is won continuously and the number of times the particular symbol combination is displayed increases. Since many ART start reference modes are added, it is possible to make it more interesting to display specific symbol combinations in succession.

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

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

  Also, for example, in the case of ART start reference modes 2 and 4 and the setting is 1, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 6 is "95%" and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 7 is "5% And the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 8 is "less than 1%%". Further, in the case of ART start reference modes 3, 5 and 6, the system always shifts to the navigation mode 8.

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 36. FIG. The various storage areas may be provided not only in the main RAM 33 but also in the sub RAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72.

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

[Hold over part storage area]
FIG. 31 shows a carryover combination storage area in which data relating to a carryover combination is stored. For example, when MB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the carryover combination storage area. Here, the carryover combination is a data pointer when it is permitted that the combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later is displayed along the pay line over one or more games. Is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

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

[RT operation pattern storage area]
FIG. 33 shows an RT operation symbol storage area in which data indicating an RT operation symbol is stored. The displayed RT operation pattern is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the symbol combination "bell 1-bell 1-lip 1" corresponding to the RT0 replay is stopped and displayed, the bit 1 of the RT operation symbol storage area 1 is updated to "1".

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

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

[Import priority data storage area]
FIG. 36 shows a drawing priority order data storage area in which priority drawing order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area is composed of a left-reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle-reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right-reel pull-in priority data storage area. Each drawing priority order data storage area stores priority drawing order data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority order data storage area. In the priority attraction-in order data, when a symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, a combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the pay lines It is data which shows what is done.

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

[Main flow chart under control of main CPU of main control circuit]
A main flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  Next, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (described in detail with reference to FIG. 40) for storing various pieces of information related to the reel stop control (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes a region and the like related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

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

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

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process (described in detail with reference to FIG. 41) (step S10). In this process, based on the result of the internal lottery process, in the case of stop permission, the drawing priority data is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel, and in the case of stop non-permission (that is, In the case where a winning combination that has not won wins, etc.), the stop prohibition is stored.

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

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

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

[Medal acceptance and start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 38, the medal reception / start check process will be described which shows the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted cards.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the value of the automatic insertion number counter does not exist, that is, "0", the main CPU 31 permits medal acceptance (step S33), and then performs the processing of step S34.

  At step S34, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets in accordance with the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets to “3” in all the gaming states.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S45, the main CPU 31 updates the random number and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after the subtraction in step S43, and updates the winning number not checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (step S46). At this time, when all the winning numbers have been checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the data pointer (step S47), and proceeds to step S49. On the other hand, when all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU31 proceeds to step S43.

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

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area corresponding to the acquired winning internal winning combination (step S53), and proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, when the holding combination storage area is not “0”, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the internal winning combination storing area is updated based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (step S54). After that, the rotating drum lock effect lottery process is performed (step S55), and the internal lottery process is ended. In the turning drum lock effect lottery process, the pattern of the lock effect is selected and determined according to the winning combination. During the lock effect, effects by rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are performed during a period when the game operation is not accepted.

[Reel stop initialization process]
With reference to FIG. 40, a reel stop initial setting process will be described in which the main CPU 31 stores the information on the stop control of the reel based on the result of the internal lottery process.

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

  The main CPU 31 then stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (step S59). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of all the symbol code storage areas (except the unused area). Thereafter, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S60), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for which the player has not performed a stop operation, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Import priority storage process]
Referring to FIG. 41, based on the result of the internal lottery process, in the case of stop permission, the drawing priority data is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel, and in the case of stop non-permission. (In other words, when the winning combination is not won, etc.), the drawing priority storage process will be described showing the procedure of the process of storing the stop prohibition.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority order table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets "21" as the number of symbol checks and "0" as the searched symbol position (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 performs symbol code storage processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S65).

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol check count is “0” (step S70). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S71. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S65. In this process, it is determined whether or not all the search for symbol positions "0" to "20" has been performed. At step S71, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of searches has been made. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the drawing priority storage process, and when the determination is NO, the process of step 62 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether the search has been performed for all reels.

[Import priority table selection process]
With reference to FIG. 42, a drawing priority table selection process for selecting a drawing priority table for selecting a drawing priority will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the drawing priority order table number is set (step S72). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the processing of step 73. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the drawing priority order table selection processing.

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

[Symbol code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 43, symbol code storage processing for acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position will be described.

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

[Reel stop control processing]
With reference to FIG. 44, a reel stop control process will be described which shows the procedure of the process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S97, the main CPU 31 performs second and third stop processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 49, and performs the processing of step S105. In step S98, the main CPU 31 determines whether the operated stop button is the left stop button. At this time, if the operated stop button is the left stop button, the left first stop table and the symbol counter are acquired (step S99). Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding first left stop table, acquires sliding symbol number determination data and change status based on the symbol counter (step S100), and performs the process of step S105.

  Further, when the operated stop button is not the left stop button, the main CPU 31 acquires the table number selection value, sets the corresponding stop data number for random (step S101), and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. A line change bit check process to be described is performed (step S102). Then, the main CPU 31 performs line mask data change processing which will be described in detail later using FIG. 48 (step S103), refers to the set stop data number for random, and determines the number of sliding symbols based on the line mask data. Data is acquired (step S104), and the process of step S105 is performed. In step 105, the priority attraction-in control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 49 is performed (step S105), and the sliding symbol number determination process is ended.

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

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

  When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S107 that forward pressing is to be performed, the main CPU 31 executes a line change bit check process shown in FIG. 47 (step S108). In this line change bit check process, based on the determination results of step S106 and step S107, it is performed at the time of the forward push and the second stop operation, and the left first after-stop data table is referred. The line change bit check process is a process for determining whether or not to change from "A line" to "B line".

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

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the C-line bit is on (step S111). As a result, if the C-line is on, the C-line status is set (step S112), and the line change bit check process is ended. The C-line status is data for designating changing the bit of the stop data to be referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing to the column of “C line”.

  That is, in the left first stop and stop data table, the C line status is indicated as “first and second stop cylinders in order of stop, line change bit after second stop or second turn cylinder C line data” indicated by bit 7 It is data for designating changing or changing to “the line stop bit after the second stop or the third turn C line data after stopping in the order of the first and third turns” indicated by bit 6 .

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

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

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

[Line mask data change processing]
Line mask data change processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the line change bit is set (step S115). The C-line status is data for designating changing the bit of the stop data to be referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing into the column of “C line”.

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

  As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop time is the middle stop button 7C, the line mask data is rotated twice to the right (step S117), and the line mask data change processing is performed. finish. For example, rotating the line mask data "00000010" to the right twice changes it to "10000000". By using this changed line mask data “10000000”, bit 7 “1st and 2nd tortoise stop in the order of bit 7 of the left 1st afterstop data table” line change bit after 2nd stop or 2nd tortoise C You can refer to the "Line Data" column.

  Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the second stop time is not the middle stop button 7C, the line mask data is rotated twice to the left (step S118), and the line mask data change processing is ended. Do.

  If it is determined at step S115 that the line change bit is not set, the main CPU 31 determines whether the B-line status is set (step S119). As a result, when determining that the B line status is set, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S120), and ends the line mask data change processing. If it is determined that the B-line status is set, the line mask data change processing is immediately ended.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
The priority attraction-in control process will be described with reference to FIG. 49, which shows the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the retrieval order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (step S123), and acquires the sliding piece number corresponding to the value of the retrieval order counter (step S124). Then, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of sliding symbols to the predicted start address at the time of stopping start, and acquires pull-in priority data (step S125).

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

  In step S128, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of checks is “0” (step S129). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 restores the number of sliding symbols evacuated (step S130), and ends the priority attraction control process. On the other hand, when the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently returns to the process of step S124.

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the main CPU 31 sets the table number after the first left stop after the change according to the symbol position of the table change data table for the first cylinder first stop (step S140), and ends the priority attraction control process. . Further, in step S141, the main CPU 31 sets the change status of the first change cylinder first stop table change initial data selection value and the table number, and ends the priority attraction control process.

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

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

[Bonus end check processing]
With reference to FIG. 52, the priority attraction-in control process will be described which shows the procedure of the process of ending the operation of the bonus game when the main CPU 31 satisfies the condition for ending the bonus game.

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

  When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0", the main CPU 31 performs an MB end process of turning off the MB gaming state flag (step S153), and turns on the MB end flag. Do.

  Then, the main CPU 31 performs bonus end command transmission processing for transmitting bonus end command data to the sub control board 72 (step S154), performs initialization processing for bonus end (step S155), and checks the bonus end. End the process.

[Bonus operation check process]
The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation, that is, whether the gaming state flag of MB1 to MB3 is on (step S161). When the main CPU 31 determines that the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process. If the main CPU 31 determines that the MB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB prize is won, that is, whether or not the MB symbol is displayed (step S162).

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

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

[RT control processing]
With reference to FIG. 54, RT control processing indicating processing for updating the RT gaming state will be described. As shown in FIG. 54, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MBB or MBR is in operation (step S171). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and the MBR are in operation, the RT control processing is immediately ended. If the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB or MBR is not in operation, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MBB or MBR is internally winning (step S172). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR internal winning is in progress, the RT control processing is immediately ended. That is, since the symbol RT (that is, the symbol RT that is started upon display of the symbol combination) can not be activated during bonus operation and internal winning, RT control processing is performed without updating the RT gaming state. End the

  If the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB or MBR internal winning is not being performed, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MBB or MBR has ended or whether the transition group A is displayed (step S173). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB, the MBR has ended, or the transition group A is displayed, the gaming state is updated to the RT0 gaming state (step S174), and the RT control processing is ended. .

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

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

[Interrupt process under control of main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
The interrupt processing under control of the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. 55, which shows the procedure of the processing of the interrupt executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.172 ms).

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp 7SEG driving process (step S206). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S207), and ends the processing of the periodically occurring interrupt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Command analysis processing
The command analysis processing performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive an initialization command (step S331). If it is time to receive the initialization command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing upon reception of the initialization command described with reference to FIG. 60 (step S332), and ends the command analysis processing. In this process, for example, information on setting values is acquired. In addition, the type and the like of the effect stage to stay in the initial state is determined.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the initialization command reception time, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether it is at the medal insertion command reception time (step S333). If it is time to receive the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing upon medal insertion command reception (step S334), and ends the command analysis processing. In this process, for example, information on the presence or absence of a medal, the value of the number-of-insertions counter, and the value of a credit counter is acquired.

  On the other hand, if it is not time to receive the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether it is time to receive the start command (step S335). If it is time to receive a start command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing on start command reception which will be described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S336), and ends the command analysis processing.

  On the other hand, when the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether the reel rotation start command is received (step S337). If it is time to receive the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing upon receiving the reel rotation start command (step S338), and ends the command analysis processing. In this process, for example, effects are produced as the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate.

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

  On the other hand, when the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the display command is received (step S341). If it is time to receive the display command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing upon receiving the display command (step S 342), and ends the command analysis processing. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

  On the other hand, when the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S343). When the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S344), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, effects for the bonus start time are performed.

  On the other hand, when the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S345). If the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S346), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, effects for bonus end time are performed.

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

[Process on initialization command reception]
The start command reception process performed by sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 81 initializes the navi game state, the navi game number, the navi game number set counter, the navi mode, and the specific symbol consecutive counter (step S351), and ends the initialization command reception process. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 sets all modes other than the navigation mode, the counter, and the flag to “0”, and distributes the navigation mode 0 or the navigation mode 1 with a probability of 50% for the navigation mode.

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

  As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB3 game is in progress, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S379. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB3 game is not in progress, it determines whether or not the bonus internal winning is achieved (step S 363). As a result, when it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is the bonus internal winning, the navi game number set counter storing lottery corresponding to the presence / absence of the current navigation mode, winning combination, setting value, winning special prize type, and turning drum effect pattern. Is performed using the navi game number set counter storing lottery table (step S364).

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

  If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S 363 that the bonus internal winning combination is not established, it performs lottery lottery for storing the number of navigation game number set counters corresponding to the current navigation mode, winning combination, setting value, and turning drum effect pattern type Step S367). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navi game number set counter storage lottery has been won (step S368). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the navi game number set counter storing lottery has not been won, it performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the navi game number set counter storage lottery has been won, the navi game number set counter storage area stores the navi game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result (step S369). The process of S370 is performed.

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

  In step S372, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not 27 games or more have passed since MB1 and MB2 start. As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that 27 games or more have elapsed from the start of MB1 and MB2, it proceeds to step S370. If the sub CPU 81 determines that 27 games or more have not elapsed from the start of MB1 and MB2, the sub CPU 81 performs lottery lottery for storing the set number of navi games corresponding to the winning combination and the specific symbol consecutive counter (step S373).

  Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the specific symbol replay (don't match replay) is won (step S 374). Here, the specific symbol replay is a replay that is controlled such that a particular symbol combination (don-don-don) is displayed linearly on the non-effective line. As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the specific symbol replay is not won, the process proceeds to step S370. If the sub CPU 81 determines that the specific symbol replay has been won, it adds 1 to the specific symbol continuous counter (don's match continuous counter) (step S 375), and corresponds to the lottery result in the navi game number set storage area. The navi game number set counter is stored (step S376).

  Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether MB1 and MB2 have ended (step S377). If the sub CPU 81 determines that MB1 and MB2 have not ended, the process proceeds to step S370. If the sub CPU 81 determines that MB1 and MB2 have ended, it clears the specific symbol continuous counter to zero (step S378), and proceeds to step S370. In addition, as described above, it is determined whether or not 27 games or more have passed since MB1 and MB2 start, and only if 27 games or more have not passed since MB1 and MB2 start, the specific symbol continuous counter by Don match replay winning Performs addition processing. This is to prevent the intentional increase in the chance to obtain a benefit by the match match replay replay. In other words, it is possible to extend the number of MB gaming games by intentionally not acquiring a small part during MB gaming, and it is possible to intentionally increase the lottery chances of the real 揃 ド ン 揃 リ 、 、 、 故意 故意 籤 籤 籤It is possible to increase the opportunity to get the benefits. For this reason, in order to prevent an increase in the chance of acquiring benefits by intentional match of replays of don match, it is judged whether or not 27 or more has passed since the MB game start, and when twenty seven or more games have passed You can't get it.

  In step S379, the sub CPU 81 determines whether 10 games or more have passed since the start of MB3 (step S379). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that ten or more games have passed since the start of the MB 3, the process proceeds to step S 370. If the sub CPU 81 determines that 10 games or more have not elapsed from the start of MB3, the set value, and a navigation game number set counter storing lottery corresponding to the reference navigation in MB3 is performed (step S380). As a result, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navi game number set counter storing lottery has been won (step S 381). As a result, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the navi game number set counter storing lottery has not been won, it performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 determines that the navi game number set counter storage lottery has been won, the navi game number set counter storage area stores the navi game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result (step S 382). The process of S370 is performed.

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

  If it is determined that the navi game number set counter has not reached 0 or more, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state (step S393). As a result, when determining that the sub CPU 81 is in the RT0 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navi gaming state 2 (step S394), and ends the navi gaming state transition lottery processing.

  Further, if the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT0 gaming state, it determines whether the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (step S395). Then, if it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is in the RT1 gaming state, the next game is shifted to the navigation gaming state 3 (step S396), and the navigation gaming state shifting lottery processing is ended. If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT1 gaming state, it shifts from the next game to the navi gaming state 4 (step S397), and executes the navi game number setting process described later with reference to FIG. Step S398), the navigation game state transition lottery processing ends.

[Navi game number set processing]
The navi game number setting process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the number of navigation games is 0 or not (step S401). As a result, when the number of navi games is not zero, the sub CPU 81 subtracts one from the number of navi games (step S410), and ends the navi game number setting process.

  When the number of navi games is 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the number-of-games set counter in the ART start reference mode 6 is stored (step S402). Then, if the game number set counter in ART start reference mode 6 is stored, sub CPU 81 consumes one navi game number set counter in ART start reference mode 6 from the one stored first. (Step S403), the process of step S407 is performed.

  When it is determined that the game number set counter in ART start reference mode 6 is not stored, sub CPU 81 determines whether the game number set counter in ART start reference modes 4 and 5 is stored. (Step S404). Then, if it is determined that the sub CPU 81 stores the game number set counter of the ART start reference modes 4 and 5, the sub CPU 81 sets one navi game number set counter of the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 first. Are consumed (step S405), and the process of step S407 is performed.

  If it is determined that the game number set counter for ART start reference modes 4 and 5 is not stored, sub CPU 81 stores the game number set counter for ART start reference modes 1, 2 and 3. It is determined (step S406) and the process of step S407 is performed.

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

[Navi mode transition lottery processing]
The shift lottery processing in the navi mode performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus is over (step S411). As a result, if it is time to end the bonus, the sub CPU 81 conducts navigation mode shift lottery b (step S412), and ends the navigation mode shift lottery processing. In the navigation mode transition lottery b, with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25A, the navigation mode transition lottery at the end of the bonus is performed to lottery the transition destination navigation mode.

  Also, if the sub CPU 81 is not at the bonus end time, is it the time when the number of navi games is set, that is, when the navi game number set counter is consumed and 30 is set as the number of navi games? It is determined whether or not it is (step S413). As a result, when it is time to set the number of navi games, the sub CPU 81 performs navigation mode shift lottery c (step S 414), and ends the navigation mode shift lottery processing. In the navigation mode transition lottery c, by referring to the table shown in FIG. 25B, the navigation mode transition lottery is performed when the number of navigation games is set, and the transition destination navigation mode is lottery.

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

  Further, if it is not the time when the number of navi games reaches 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to start the game (bonus not won) (step S417). As a result, when it is time to start the game, the sub CPU 81 performs navigation mode shift lottery a (step S 418), and ends the navigation mode shift lottery processing. In the navigation mode transition lottery a, the navigation mode transition lottery at the start of the game is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25A, and the transition destination navigation mode is lottery. Further, when it is not at the game start time, the sub CPU 81 ends the transition lottery processing in the navi mode.

[Effect of Example 1]
As described above, according to the first embodiment, in the case of Pachislot 1 in the case where a match of replay with a match is won and a specific symbol combination is displayed, an ART start reference mode 1 is given and a specific symbol combination is given. Is displayed continuously over 2 games, ART reference time reference mode 2 is given, and when a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously over 3 games, ART start time reference mode 3 Grant For this reason, in the case where consecutive winning matches are repeated, since the ART start reference mode of a better mode is provided each time the number of consecutive times increases, it is interesting to see that consecutive matching matches of the consecutive match replays. It is possible to make

  In addition, according to the first embodiment, when the match match replay is won continuously and the specific symbol combination continues for three or more games, the number of times the specific symbol combination is displayed after three games Accordingly, the reference mode 3 at ART start is added. Therefore, not only the ART start reference mode for transition to a better gaming state is added but also more ART start reference modes are added each time the number of consecutive display of a specific symbol combination increases. As a result, it is possible to have more interest in displaying a specific combination of symbols in succession.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the main control circuit 71 issues a command including information on rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the start of the lock effect and each time the reel action related to the predetermined effect is started. It is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Then, when the sub control circuit 72 receives a command at the start of the lock effect, the effect is started based on the information included in the command, and is transmitted when the reel action relating to the predetermined effect is started. Each time a command is received, the effect is switched. For this reason, it is possible to perform abundant rendition in which the reel action and the liquid crystal are synchronized, without causing a deviation in the rendition by the reel action and the liquid crystal or the like. In addition, the sub control circuit 72 switches the effect each time the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71 is received, and does not hold, in the sub control circuit 72, information on the timing of switching the effects of liquid crystal or the like. Since it is possible to synchronize the reel action and the effect of the liquid crystal or the like without preparing in the sub control circuit 72 side a predetermined flow or the like for each reel action, the sub control circuit 72 stores It is possible to reduce the amount of information.

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

  Further, according to the first embodiment, among the ART start reference modes which are prioritized to release the ART start reference mode and stored in a predetermined storage area, the ART that is the most advantageous state for the player. With respect to the right to notify the information of the stop operation in the start reference mode 6, the highest priority is determined to be preferentially executed. For this reason, as a result of being able to preferentially release the ART start time reference mode 6 with the highest degree of advantage among the rights already stocked, a gaming machine with enhanced interest without discouraging the player is provided. It is possible.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the ART for notifying information on the stop operation in the ART start reference modes 1, 2 and 3 in which the stock ART reference mode at ART start is in a state in which the player has the least advantage. When only the start reference modes 1, 2, and 3 are selected, the ART start reference mode for notifying information on the stop operation in the ART start reference modes 1, 2, 3 is executed. Therefore, if the ART start reference mode 6 with the highest degree of advantage among the rights already stocked is preferentially released and stock in the ART start reference mode 6 with the highest degree of advantage is exhausted, It switches so that the execution of ART reference mode can be performed in order. Therefore, the ART start reference mode 6 with the highest degree of advantage is preferentially released among the ART start reference modes already stocked, and then the ART start reference modes 1, 2 3 with the lowest degree of advantage. Can be released so that the ART start time reference modes 1, 2 and 3 which are less advantageous can be executed earlier to alleviate discouragement of the player.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, when the ART start reference mode 6 which is the most advantageous state for the player is stocked, the stocked ART start reference mode 6 performs the long lock effect. In the case of ART start reference mode 6 given on the condition or ART start time reference mode 6 given the condition on bonus winning, the highest priority is set and priority is given to be executed. Do. Therefore, the player's sense of anticipation is increased by the execution of a long rock effect with a high sense of expectation performed over a long time and an effect performed with internal winning of a bonus combination, etc. By giving priority to ART start reference mode 6 with a high degree of advantage rather than ART start time 1 or the like with a low priority, a gaming machine with enhanced interest without discouraging the player is provided. can do.

  In addition, according to the first embodiment, the priority table to be referred to is referred to depending on whether the game is in a normal game or during the flag (after the internal winning of the bonus combination and before the combination display of the symbols of the bonus combination). If the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination, and if the bonus combination is not carried over, the pull-in control according to the stop operation order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with respect to the pressing order. To change the combination of symbols that can be displayed according to the correctness of the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Also, when the bonus combination is determined as an internal winning combination, or when the bonus combination is carried over, even if it is the same winning combination, the priority table changes according to the established conditions, so priority is given The winning combination can not be displayed when the symbol combination of the played small combination is changed and pressed in the range where the symbol combination of the prioritized small winning combination can not be stopped and displayed. For this reason, in the bonus flag inter-game after the bonus is won internally, as a result of preventing a specific symbol combination from being displayed without aligning the bonus symbols and shifting to the bonus game state, the game arcade in the bonus flag inter-game It is possible to prevent the loss on the side.

Other Embodiments
In the present embodiment, the pachi slot 1 using three reels 3L, 3C and 3R has been described as an example, but the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, two or more reels may be used. Further, as the number of reels increases or decreases, the number of choices such as the selection bell may be changed. The number of choices may be changed not only by increasing or decreasing the number of reels, but also by the combination of the number of reels and the symbol.

  Further, although the case where the ART (one person mode etc.) is a stock type has been described in the present embodiment, the ART may be a loop type, for example, the lottery of the loop starts and ends ART. , It may be any of continuous lottery in the ART game and fall lottery. Also, only a specific ART may loop. For example, it is possible to provide a more powerful game by providing a more powerful game by looping only the three-player mode added under a specific condition.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines besides the pachislot 1 as in the embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program that simulates the above-described operation of the pachislot 1 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.

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping displaying a plurality of symbols;
Start operation means for receiving a player's start operation based on satisfaction of the predetermined start condition;
Symbol variation means for variably displaying the plurality of symbols in the plurality of symbol display means in response to the player operating the start operation means;
Internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination from among a plurality of combinations in response to the player operating the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop control means for stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols in the plurality of symbol display means based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the player operating the stop operation means When,
Command transmitting means for transmitting a command according to the progress of the game;
An effect executing unit that executes an effect based on the command transmitted by the command transmitting unit;
The symbol variation means is capable of performing symbol effects by a variation operation in which start and stop of variation of the plurality of symbols are intermittently repeated at a predetermined angle in an invalid period in which the player does not receive an operation.
There are a plurality of types of symbol effects, and the number of times the fluctuation operation is performed can be made different beforehand and correlated according to the types .
The first symbol effect associated with the first number of times which is a plurality of times as the number of times the fluctuation operation is performed,
And a second symbol effect associated with a second number of times greater than the first number of times as the number of times the change operation is performed,
In the case where the first symbol effect is performed and the case where the second symbol effect is performed, the same information is defined as the information used to perform the fluctuation operation, and between the fluctuation operations The same information is defined as the information to be used.
The command transmission unit transmits a predetermined command when the invalid period is started and when the variation of the plurality of symbols related to the symbol effect is started by the symbol variation unit,
The effect executing means starts the effect based on the predetermined command transmitted when the invalid period is started, and the symbol changing means starts changing the symbols related to the symbol effect A game machine characterized by switching an effect based on the predetermined command transmitted.

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