JP6548587B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a game called pachislot having a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of symbols on each surface, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and a control unit The machine is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player after game media such as medals and coins have been inserted into the gaming machine (hereinafter also referred to as "start operation"), and all reels are rotated. Output a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that the player has pressed a stop button provided corresponding to each reel (hereinafter also referred to as “stop operation”), and outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. Do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. Further, the control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch, and performs the rotation operation and the stop operation of each reel.

  In such a gaming machine, when the start operation is detected, lottery processing using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery processing") is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination") Stop the rotation of the reel based on the timing of the stop operation). Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the combination of symbols relating to the establishment of the winning is displayed, a bonus corresponding to the combination of the symbols is given to the player. In addition, as an example of the privilege given to the player, the operation of the re-game (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") in which the internal lottery process is performed again without paying out the game medium (medal and the like) and consuming the game medium , Activation of a bonus game, etc., where the payout opportunities for gaming media are increased. In the following, the role (internal winning combination, display role) associated with the payout of gaming media (such as medals) is referred to as a "small role", the role associated with replay is referred to as a "replay role", and a bonus game is operated. The role is called "bonus role".

  Also, conventionally, in the gaming machine configured as described above, a gaming machine having a function of navigating establishment of a specific small winning combination with a lamp or the like, that is, a function of assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT") has been developed. Furthermore, conventionally, in addition to the AT function, the function of activating a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal time when a specific symbol combination is displayed, that is, the function of replay time (hereinafter referred to as "RT") A game machine to be equipped is also being developed.

  By the way, conventionally, while being a part (bonus part) in which a special game is started by a stop display of a combination of special symbols, the winning state is carried over until a combination of special symbols is displayed when the part is internally won. There is known a gaming machine provided with a special role (a so-called carryover role) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the special role is carried over until the special symbol combination is displayed, the case where the special symbol combination can not be displayed in the unit game won by the special role Also, after the next unit game, an opportunity to display a special symbol combination is given again. In this case, there is no risk of losing the opportunity to start the special game, and even the player with poor skill can play the game with ease.

JP 2011-254920 A

  As described above, conventionally, a gaming machine provided with a carryover role is known. However, in such a gaming machine, if the combination of special symbols can not be stopped and displayed over a plurality of unit games (games), the player may feel uncomfortable. In addition, some players do not like to be known by others that they can not display a special symbol combination.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game without giving a sense of discomfort to a player regardless of skill. It is to provide.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having the following configuration.

Insertion operation detection means (for example, a medal sensor described later) for detecting an insertion operation of a game medium;
Start operation detection means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of the insertion operation by the insertion operation detection means;
Internal winning combination determination means (for example, an internal lottery process described later) which determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Variable display means (for example, to be described later) which includes a plurality of display rows provided with a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and circulates the plurality of symbols based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R),
Stop operation detection means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) for detecting a stop operation by a player;
Stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process described later) for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means;
Notification means (for example, a display device 11 described later, pushing order instruction display unit) for notifying information giving an advantageous state for the player;
Informing game determining means (for example, pseudo bonus lottery process described later) capable of determining transition to an information gaming state (for example, simulated bonus state described later) that can be notified by the informing means for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied )When,
When the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means, in the start unit game of the notification game state, after the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means, the game operation by the player is invalidated During the lock period, specific symbol combinations (for example, "BIG match", "REG match" described later) indicating the start of the game in the notification game state are placed on the plurality of display lines in a predetermined virtual line. Display row effect execution means (for example, a reel rotation process described later) for executing an effect of automatically stopping on the upper side;
A notification unit (for example, a notification lamp described later) for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined when the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination unit;
Main control means (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) that transmits information (for example, various commands described later) including at least the notification game determining means and the display string effect executing means;
And sub-control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 described later) which receives information transmitted from the main control means and performs control based on the received information;
The display row effect execution means is
Elapsed time determination means (for example, a reel rotation process described later) that determines whether or not a specific time (for example, a notification wait time described later) has passed since the start operation was detected by the start operation detection means In S202),
A symbol automatic stop unit (for example, described later) that starts an operation of automatically stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line when it is determined by the elapsed time determination unit that the specific time has elapsed S203) during reel rotation processing, and
The notification means is
A first notification unit (for example, a push order instruction display unit described later) controlled by the main control unit;
And a second notification unit (for example, a lamp group 21 described later) controlled by the sub control unit and larger than the first notification unit;
The notification by the notification means is performed at a predetermined timing within the specific time, which is a timing prior to the automatic stop by the symbol automatic stop means ,
The display row effect execution means has display row standby means capable of executing standby processing for waiting for the start of automatic stop of the display row until the elapsed time determination means determines that the specific time has elapsed. ,
The notification by the notification means is performed so that the notification is completed during execution of the waiting process,
In the effect by the display row effect executing means, after the combination of the specific symbols is automatically stopped on the predetermined virtual line straddling the plurality of display rows, the main control means automatically generates the combination of the specific symbols. Transmitting predetermined information (for example, a pseudo stop command to be described later) indicating the stop to the sub control means;
The notification of information giving an advantageous state for the player by the first notification unit after the transmission operation of the predetermined information by the main control means, and the information giving an advantageous condition for the player by the second notification unit A game machine characterized in that notification is performed .

  Starting unit of notification game state (simulated bonus state described later) After detecting the start operation of the game, through the rotation start operation of the reel, the combination of specific symbols (described as "REG all right", "BIG all right") is predetermined The time taken to stop on the virtual line is usually not constant because it depends on the position of the symbol that has been displayed stopped before the start unit game of the notification game state. That is, the period (time for notification effect) in which the notification by the notification means can be performed depends on the position of the symbol which has been stopped and displayed before the start unit game of the notification game state. However, in the present invention, as described above, the period from the detection of the start operation to the start of the operation of automatically stopping the combination of specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line is the specific time (the notification wait time described later) It sets, and it announces by a notification means within this specific time. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to secure the time for notification effect which does not depend on the position of the symbol which has been stopped and displayed before the start unit game of the notification gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game regardless of skill.

It is a figure for demonstrating the functional flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance structure of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an entire configuration of a circuit included in a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of a sub control circuit in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition flow diagram of RT gaming state of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a transition flowchart of the effect gaming state of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the game operation in the unit game in one embodiment of this invention, and the transition timing of an effect game state. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement flow of the pseudo | simulation bonus start spinning drum effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo | simulation bonus start spinning drum effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo | simulation bonus start spinning drum effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo | simulation bonus start spinning drum effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo | simulation bonus start spinning drum effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel automatic stop pattern of the pseudo | simulation bonus start spinning drum effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the various stop positions of the reel of the pseudo | simulation bonus start spinning drum effect performed in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement | positioning table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 6) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table at the time of bonus operation in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for BB gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 6) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 7) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 8) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination (display combination) determination table (the 9) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus lottery table (mode 0-3: setting 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus lottery table (modes 4-7: setting 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 17 is a view showing an example of a reel lock lottery table (modes 0 to 3: current game simulated RB winning time) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a view showing an example of a reel lock lottery table (modes 4 to 7: current game simulated RB winning time) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a reel lock lottery table (modes 0 to 3: current game simulated BB winning time) according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel lock lottery table (modes 4-7: at present game simulation BB winning time) in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a reel lock lottery table (modes 0 to 3: next game simulated RB win time) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a view showing an example of a reel lock lottery table (modes 4 to 7: next game simulated RB win time) according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of a reel lock lottery table (modes 0 to 3: next game simulation BB winning time) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a view showing an example of a reel lock lottery table (modes 4 to 7: next game simulation BB winning time) according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start mode transition lottery table (mode 0-3: pseudo | simulation RB, setting 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start mode transition lottery table (mode 4-7: pseudo | simulation RB, setting 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start mode transfer lottery table (mode 0-3: pseudo | simulation BB, setting 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start mode transition lottery table (mode 4-7: pseudo | simulation BB, setting 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a mode transition lottery table (modes 0 to 3) during pseudo bonus in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a mode transition lottery table (modes 4 to 7) during pseudo bonus in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting change mode transition lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the next simulated bonus transfer number-of-games lottery table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence table of the next simulated bonus transfer number of games and random number value in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start pseudo | simulation BB stock lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus inside pseudo | simulation BB stock lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start time stop production pattern lottery table (at the time of pseudo | simulation RB start) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start time stop production pattern lottery table (at the time of pseudo | simulation BB start) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start time stop production pattern lottery table (simulated BB + time of freeze A start) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus start time stop production pattern lottery table (simulated BB + freeze B start time) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long weight lottery table at the time of the pseudo | simulation bonus start in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long weight generation | occurence | production game lottery table (1G continuous absence in pseudo | simulation RB) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long weight generation | occurence | production game random selection | lottery table (without 1 G continuation in pseudo | simulation BB) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long weight generation | occurence | production game lottery table (with 1 G continuation in pseudo | simulation RB) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the long weight generation | occurence | production game lottery table (there is 1G continuation in pseudo | simulation BB) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation bonus medium long weight lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storing area (internal winning combination storing area, carrying-over combination storing area) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the action | operation stop button storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pushing order flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect game state storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect lottery state storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart (processing at the time of power activation) which shows the process example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the initialization process at the time of the power activation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the setting change process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the power failure return process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of medal acceptance / start check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of lottery processing at the time of lever on in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the inside middle lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the mode transfer lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stock lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stock lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel production lottery process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initialization process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel rotation start process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel lock process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel automatic stop process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of false bonus display in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the pseudo | simulation bonus initialization process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing-in priority storing process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the drawing-in priority table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority attraction-in control process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the rendering process after 3rd stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus end check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interruption process by control of main CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board | substrate communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the contents determination process of effects in one Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, and the configuration and operation thereof will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachislot equipped with an AT function will be described.

<Function flow>
First, referring to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the pachislot machine will be described. In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for playing a game. In addition to the medals, for example, coins, gaming balls, point data or tokens for gaming may be applied as gaming media.

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

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value to determine an internal winning combination. The internal lottery means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the main control circuit described later. By the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitting display along an effective line (winning determination line) described later is determined. In addition, as a type of combination of symbols, there are those related to the "winning" in which the player is given benefits such as payout of medals, replay operation, bonus operation, etc., and those related to other so-called "loss". Provided.

  In addition, when the start lever is operated, rotation of the plurality of reels is performed. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) after the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols moving with the rotation of the reel within this prescribed time is referred to as the “number of sliding pieces”. Then, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols (maximum sliding symbol number) in the specified period of 190 msec is determined to be four symbols.

  When an internal winning combination that permits combination display of symbols relating to winning is determined, the reel stop control means maximizes the combination of symbols as much as possible along the effective line within the prescribed time of 190 msec (for four symbols of symbols). Stop spinning the reels as shown. In addition, the reel stop control means stops rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the effective line, using various prescribed times corresponding to the gaming state. Let

  As described above, when the rotations of the plurality of reels are all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of the symbols displayed along the valid line relates to a winning. This winning determination means is also one of various processing means (processing functions) provided in the main control circuit described later. Then, when it is determined that the combination of the displayed symbols relates to winning by the winning determination means, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of such flows as described above are performed as one game (unit game).

  Further, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of game operation flows, various displays can be performed using the display of an image performed by a display device, the output of light performed by various lamps, the output of sound performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof A presentation is performed.

  Specifically, when the start lever is operated, random numbers for presentation are extracted separately from the random numbers used to determine the internal winning combination described above. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines the effect to be executed this time out of a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination. The effect content determination means is one of various processing means (processing functions) included in the sub control circuit described later.

  Next, when the effect content is determined by the effect content determining means, the effect executing means responds to each trigger at the start of rotation of the reel, at the time of rotation stop of each reel, at the time of determination of presence or absence of winning, etc. Run. Thus, in pachislot, for example, the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed at) is played by executing the presentation content corresponding to the internal winning combination. Provided to the player, and the player's interest can be improved.

<Structure of Pachislot>
Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the structure of the pachislot in the present embodiment will be described. In addition, the pachislot of this embodiment functionally mainly includes various operations related to the progress of the game and a main control unit that controls the various operations, a sub control unit that performs the rendering of the game, and the main control It is comprised by the game machine case part for mounting a part and a sub control part. The main control unit includes a main control circuit (main substrate) described later and various peripheral devices (various operation buttons, reel units, etc.) connected thereto. The sub control unit includes a sub control circuit (sub substrate) described later and various peripheral devices controlled thereby (including various effect devices such as a display device, a speaker, a lamp group, and a reel backlight). The contents of each component will be described more specifically below.

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

  The pachi slot 1 is provided with an exterior body 2 as shown in FIG. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a that accommodates a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be able to open and close. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only the handle 7 on one side is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that can be touched by the carrier when transporting the pachislot 1.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 2a. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the circumferential surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, twenty) symbols (identification information) are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Although not shown, the reel body is provided with a backlight (so-called reel backlight) for irradiating light to the back surface of the sheet material. The reel back light is controlled by a sub control circuit 42 described later to turn on and off.

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

  The display device 11 is attached to the upper portion of the door main body 9 and includes a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. And this display apparatus 11 performs an effect | action (notification) by the dot pattern represented by lighting and light extinction of several LED. For example, the display effect of the specific pattern image (notification lamp described later: not shown) for notifying (notifying) the later-described pseudo bonus winning is also performed by the display device 11. In addition, the display apparatus 11 shows one specific example of the alerting | reporting means based on this invention, and the display apparatus 11 may be comprised by the liquid crystal display apparatus.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows is stopped, three of the plurality of kinds of symbols drawn on the reels are continuously arranged (predetermined number It is set to the size which can display the symbol of). That is, in the frame of each display window, upper, middle and lower symbol display areas are provided, and one symbol is displayed in each symbol display area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to display the symbols of the reels in a 3 × 3 arrangement form on the display window 4 constituted by the three display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

  And in this embodiment, in the symbols displayed in the 3 × 3 arrangement form, it is determined whether or not the pseudo line (virtual line) set across the left display window 4L to the right display window 4R is a prize or not It defines as a line (henceforth an "effective line") which judges. In the present embodiment, an upper line area of the left display window 4L, a middle line area of the middle display window 4C, and a virtual line connecting the lower area of the right display window 4R (hereinafter referred to as "crossdown line") is used as an effective line. .

  In the following, a virtual line connecting the middle region of the left display window 4L, the middle region of the middle display window 4C, and the middle region of the right display window 4R is referred to as "center line", and the upper region of the left display window 4L, middle display A virtual line connecting the upper stage area of the window 4C and the upper stage area of the right display window 4R is referred to as "top line", and connects the lower stage area of the left display window 4L, the lower stage area of the middle display window 4C, and the lower stage area of the right display window 4R. The virtual line is referred to as "bottom line", and the virtual line connecting the lower area of left display window 4L, the middle area of middle display window 4C, and the upper area of right display window 4R is referred to as "cross-up line".

  The front panel 10 is attached to the top of the door body 9. The front panel 10 is formed of a frame-like member in which an opening for exposing the display device 11 is formed.

  A lamp group 21 formed of a plurality of LEDs or the like is provided on the upper frame, the lower frame, and the both side frames of the front panel 10. The lamp group 21 turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect. For example, in a part of the lower frame portion, information (for example, the number of the pressing order) indicating the pressing order (stop order of the reels) of the stop button at the time of AT operation is displayed. That is, in the lower frame portion of the front panel 10, push order navigation is performed. The on / off operation of the lamp group 21 is controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

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

  The medal insertion slot 13 is provided to receive a medal dropped from the outside into the pachislot 1 by the player. The medals received from the medal insertion slot 13 are used for one game with the preset number (for example, three) as the upper limit. The portion exceeding the preset number can be deposited inside the pachi slot 1 (so-called credit function).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 BET button 15 are provided to determine the number of medals to be used for one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 12 is provided with a settlement button. The settlement button is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot 1.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  Further, the pedestal 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 composed of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment display 6 has the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter referred to as "the number of paid out"), and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the "number of credits"). , And digitally displays information such as the number of inserted medals (hereinafter referred to as "the number of BETs") for playing a game.

  Furthermore, although not shown, on the pedestal portion 12, a push type flag stored in a push order flag storage area described later, that is, a push for displaying information on a type of stop order of reels notified at the time of AT operation. An order indication display unit is provided. The push order instruction display unit is an example of a notification unit according to the present invention.

  The push order instruction display unit can be configured by a display device including, for example, a plurality of lamps and LEDs. Note that the display mode of the information related to the push order flag by the push order instruction display unit can be configured in any mode as long as the type of the push order flag can be identified. For example, the push order instruction display unit may be configured of a plurality of lamps, and the on / off patterns of the plurality of lamps may be associated with the push order flag type to notify information on the type of stop order of reels. Further, for example, the push order instruction display unit may display information (for example, the stop order number etc.) directly indicating the stop order of the reels.

  Further, the display operation of the push order instruction display unit is controlled by the main control circuit 41. When the AT is activated, the information on the type of stop order of the reels notified by the push order instruction display unit corresponds to the pressing order of the stop button notified by the lamp group 21 provided in the lower frame portion of the front panel 10 It corresponds one-on-one with the information shown.

  In the present embodiment, the display area (area) of the information on the stop order of the reels in the push order instruction display section is smaller than the area (area) in which the notification of the depression order is performed by the lamp group 21. The setting surface of the pressing order instruction display portion 12 is not formed on the same surface as the display window portion 4 for visually recognizing the reel. Therefore, the player can play the game without being conscious of (visually recognizing) the push order instruction display unit.

  In addition, when the display of information on the stop order of the reels by the push order instruction display unit and the notification of the pressing order by the lamp group 21 are executed prior to the announcement effect of the simulated bonus winning (the announcement effect of the announcement lamp) described later But before it announces that it has won a fake bonus. Therefore, from the point of view of amusement of the game, the display of the information on the stop order of the reels by the push order instruction display unit and the timing of the notification of the press order by the lamp group 21 are set after the end of the notice effect of the pseudo bonus win described later. Is preferred. Furthermore, since it is general to think that navigation will be started when the simulated bonus is started, in the simulated bonus start rotating drum effect described later, a specific symbol combination relating to the simulated bonus (“BIG matching” described later or It is preferable that after the “REG alignment” is automatically stopped, display of information on the stop order of the reels by the push order instruction display unit and notification of the press order by the lamp group 21 are executed. For example, triggered by generation processing (S262 in FIG. 93 described later) and transmission processing of the rendering instruction command described later, display of information on the stopping order of the reels by the pressing order instruction display unit and notification of the pressing order by the lamp group May be configured to be executed.

  In the lower part of the door main body 9, a medal payout opening 18, a medal receiving tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R and the like are provided. The medal payout opening 18 guides the medals discharged by the drive of a medal payout device 33 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) described later to the outside. The medal receiver 19 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. Further, the speakers 20L and 20R output sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the contents of the effects.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachi slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped member (box-like member) in which one surface on the front side is opened. A main substrate 31 on which a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4 described later) described later is mounted is provided at the upper part in the cabinet 2 a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit for controlling the main operation of the game in the pachislot 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of internal winning combinations, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C and a right reel 3R) are provided at a central portion in the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (one of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4 described later) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Be done.

  At the lower part in the cabinet 2a, a medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a "hopper 33") is provided which can accommodate a large amount of medals and can discharge them one by one. Further, a power supply device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot 1 is provided on one side (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  On an upper portion of the back surface (a portion opposite to the display screen side) of the front door 2b, there is provided a sub-substrate 32 on which a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5 described later) is mounted. The sub control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls execution of effects using the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, the lamp group 21, a reel backlight (not shown), and the like. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Further, a selector 35 is provided substantially at the center of the back surface of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, and the like of medals inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) are appropriate. Guide to Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 4 described later) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on a path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Circuit configuration of pachislot>
Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi slot 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachi slot 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the sub control circuit.

  The pachi slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 mainly includes a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66 is provided.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 stores control programs for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, data tables such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by the execution of the control program.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, and a sampling circuit 57 are connected to the main CPU 51. Clock pulse generating circuit 54 and frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. Further, the random number generator 56 generates a random number (for example, 0 to 65535) within a predetermined range. Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. Main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and the like, and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C and 61R.

  The stop switch 17S is a specific example of the stop operation detecting means according to the present invention, and each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C and the right stop button 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation ) To detect. The start switch 16S is a specific example of the start operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that the player has operated the start lever 16 (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S shows one specific example of the insertion operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the inside of the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1 BET button 15) (bet operation).

  Further, as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. Further, a drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R respectively provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index which indicates that the reel has made one rotation, by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion.

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of pulse outputs, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a designated angle based on the number of pulse outputs. Also, the driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle. The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R show one specific example of the variable display means according to the present invention.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times the pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, whereby the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, the number of symbols of the reel) Manage only what).

  Here, management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Then, every time the pulse counter counts the output of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) necessary for the rotation of one symbol, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is “1 "Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. Then, the value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel position detection circuit 63 detects a reel index.

  That is, in this embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbol rotation operations have been performed since the reel index is detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected on the basis of the position where the reel index is detected.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages detection of the medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether the medals discharged from the hopper 33 to the outside have reached a predetermined number of payouts. Further, an external terminal board 18S is connected to the main control circuit 41, and a hall computer / calling device 100 is connected to the external terminal board 18S. That is, the main control circuit 41 is connected to the hall computer / calling apparatus 100 via the external terminal board 18S.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effects based on commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . The sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86, as shown in FIG. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

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

  In the program storage area, various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored. In addition, for the control program stored in the program storage area, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41 and a random number value for determining the contents of the effect are extracted and the effect contents (effect data) Registration task for determining and registering, drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the display device 11 based on the determined contents of presentation, lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21 And a program such as a voice control task for controlling the output of sound by the speakers 20L and 20R.

  The data storage area includes, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data forming various presentation contents, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, background music (BGM) and effects It includes various storage areas such as a storage area for storing sound data relating to sound and a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined rendering content and rendering data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the display device 11, the speakers 20L and 20R, and the lamp group 21 are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operation of these peripheral devices is controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data specified by the rendering content, and the created video is displayed by the display device 11. Be done.

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

<RT gaming state and bonus gaming state>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, various RT gaming states and bonus gaming states managed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) of the pachislot 1 of this embodiment and a transition flow between those gaming states will be described. Do.

  In this embodiment, as the RT gaming state, there are provided two types of states, an RT0 gaming state and an RT1 gaming state, in which the winning probability of the internal winning combination relating to replay is mutually different. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a big bonus (hereinafter, referred to as "BB") is provided as a bonus game, and the main control circuit 41 also manages a BB gaming state (BB gaming state). In addition, "BB" is a so-called continuous-action-action device according to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as "RB") called so-called first-class special-effects, and operates "RB" continuously.

  The RT0 gaming state (general gaming state) is, for example, an RT gaming state which is set when the pachislot 1 is shipped or initialized. In the RT0 gaming state, the number of medals put on each unit game (one game) is three. That is, in the RT0 gaming state, a three-card game is played.

  And in this embodiment, when BB (big bonus) is won (established) in the RT0 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT0 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state as shown in FIG.

  The RT1 gaming state is a gaming state in which a game of various effect gaming states described later is executed, and the actual game executed by the player is performed in the RT1 gaming state. In addition, in the RT1 gaming state, a game of 3 cards is played.

  In addition, in the RT1 gaming state, stop control of the reel is performed so that the BB won in the RT0 gaming state will not win. That is, in the RT1 gaming state, stop control of the reel is performed such that the symbol combination relating to the BB is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. Therefore, the game in the RT1 gaming state is executed in the gaming state in which BB is carried over (the internal winning state), and the RT1 gaming state is a so-called "BB flag state".

  When BB is won (operated) in the RT1 gaming state, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the BB gaming state. In the BB gaming state, a three-card game is performed, and when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 90, BB is ended. Then, when the BB ends, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state shifts from the BB gaming state to the RT0 gaming state.

<Various effect game states>
[Transition flow between various effect game states]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an overview of transition flows between various effect gaming states and various effect gaming states managed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) of the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  As described above, the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment has the AT function. Then, the presence or absence of the operation of the AT function is randomly determined by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51). Therefore, in the Pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) also manages the activated / deactivated state of the AT function (playing period of AT). That is, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) manages the state of the game in which the AT function operates and the state of the game in which the AT function is inoperative in the effect side of the game.

  Note that, in the following, the privilege of operating the AT function is referred to as "simulated bonus", and the non-operating game of the AT function is referred to as "normal game". Further, a state in which the AT function operates is referred to as a "pseudo bonus state", a state in which the AT function is inoperable is referred to as a "normal gaming state", and these states are collectively referred to as a "effect game state".

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a simulated bonus, a simulated bonus (hereinafter referred to as "simulated BB") in which the AT function operation period (AT game period) is 70 games, and the AT function operation period is 20 games. Two types of pseudo bonus are provided: a certain pseudo bonus (hereinafter referred to as "pseudo RB"). Therefore, in the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus state (hereinafter referred to as "simulated BB state") in which pseudo BB is performed as a pseudo bonus state (informing gaming state) and a pseudo bonus state (hereinafter referred to as " The pseudo RB state is provided. Hereinafter, the game contents performed in each effect game state mentioned above, and the transition between various effect game states will be described.

  In the normal game, pseudo bonus lottery is performed for each unit game. Then, the simulated BB is won by the simulated bonus lottery, and a specific symbol combination ("BIG alignment" described later) related to the simulated BB is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line by the simulated bonus start rotating drum effect described later (FIG. 7) Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the pseudo BB state (first AT state) as shown in FIG. At this time, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, the effect gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the pseudo bonus state through the notification waiting state and the alignment waiting state or the alignment waiting state described later. A transition is made (transition forms 2 and 3 in FIG. 8 described later).

  Also, in a normal game, a simulated RB is won by a simulated bonus lottery, and a specific symbol combination related to the simulated RB (“a full match” described later) is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line by a simulated bonus start rotating drum effect described later. Then (described as “pseudo RB winning” in FIG. 7), the effect gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the pseudo RB state (the second AT state). At this time, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, the effect gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state to the pseudo bonus state through the notification waiting state and the alignment waiting state or the alignment waiting state described later. A transition is made (transition forms 2 and 3 in FIG. 8 described later).

  In the pseudo BB state, an AT game in which one set is 70 games is performed. In the game period of the pseudo BB state (including the start game of the pseudo BB), stock lottery of the pseudo BB is performed for each unit game (for each game). Then, during the simulated BB state game period, the simulated BB game of 70 games is ended without winning the stock lottery, and the simulated bonus is not won in the unit game of the first game immediately after the end of the simulated BB. In the case where the game is played, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect game state shifts from the pseudo BB state to the normal game state.

  On the other hand, in the game period of pseudo BB (including the start game of pseudo BB), when winning the stock lottery and the pseudo BB is stocked, the lock period at the start of the game of the next game of the finish game of pseudo BB of the current set. During the pseudo bonus start spinning drum effect described later, a specific symbol combination (“BIG match” described later) related to the pseudo BB is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line, and then the game of the pseudo BB is continued. A so-called pseudo BB of a continuation form (hereinafter, also referred to as a form of "link") called "1G link" is started. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there may be a case where a reel lock effect such as freeze occurs before the simulated bonus start spinner effect.

  Further, when the pseudo BB continues in 1 G series, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, in the period from the third stop of the end game of the current set of pseudo BB to the normal rotation start of the next game reel. The effect game state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via the notification wait state and the match wait state described later (a pseudo bonus notification in transition mode 6 to transition mode 2 in FIG. 8 described later) Transition to the game).

  In addition, during the simulated BB game period, even if the simulated BB game ends without winning a stock lottery, the simulated bonus (simulated BB or simulated BB game game immediately after the end of the simulated BB) When the player wins and starts the RB), as shown in FIG. 7, the game of the simulated bonus (simulated BB or simulated RB) is continued. When the pseudo bonus continues in this manner, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, from the third stop of the end game of the current set of pseudo BB to the normal rotation start of the reel of the next game In the period, the effect gaming state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via the normal gaming state and the match waiting state described later (transition form 5 in FIG. 8 described later to transition form 3) Aspect).

  In the pseudo RB state, AT game is performed in which one set is 20 games. In the game period of the pseudo RB state (including the start game of the pseudo RB), stock lottery of pseudo BB is performed for each unit game (each game). Then, during the simulated RB state game period, the game of the simulated RB of 20 games is ended without winning the stock lottery, and the simulated bonus is not won in the unit game of the first game immediately after the end of the simulated RB. In the case where the game is played, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect game state shifts from the pseudo RB state to the normal game state.

  On the other hand, in the game period of the pseudo RB (including the start game of the pseudo RB), when winning the stock lottery and the pseudo BB is stocked, the lock period at the start of the game of the next game of the finish game of the pseudo RB of the current set. During this, a specific symbol combination ("BIG match" described later) related to a pseudo BB is automatically stopped on a predetermined virtual line by a pseudo bonus start turn drum effect described later, and then the game of the pseudo bonus is continued (1G A series of pseudo BB is started). In addition, also when 1-G pseudo-BB is started after the pseudo-RB ends, there is a possibility that a reel lock effect such as a freeze may occur before a pseudo bonus start spin-ring effect described later.

  Also, when pseudo BB is started in 1 G after the end of the pseudo RB, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, the normal of the reel of the next game after the third stop of the end game of the current set of pseudo RB. In the period up to the start of rotation, the effect game state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via the notification wait state and the match wait state described later (transition form 6 in FIG. 8 described later) Transition to a simulated bonus announcement game in 2).

  In addition, during the game period of the simulated RB, even if the game of the simulated RB is ended without winning the stock lottery, the simulated BB is played in the unit game of the first game immediately after the completion of the simulated BB and started. When it is done, as shown in FIG. 7, the game of pseudo RB is continued. When the pseudo bonus continues in this manner, although not shown in FIG. 7, in detail, from the third stop of the end game of the current set of pseudo RB to the normal rotation start of the reel of the next game. In the period, the effect gaming state returns from the pseudo bonus state to the pseudo bonus state again via the normal gaming state and the match waiting state described later (transition form 5 in FIG. 8 described later to transition form 3) Aspect).

  In the present embodiment, in a unit game of a pseudo bonus, when a stock lottery of 1 BB of pseudo BBs is won, a notification sound (BGM) is generated to notify that 1 BB of pseudo BBs are won. In the generation effect of the notification sound (BGM), the BGM may be changed each time the stock of 1G pseudo BB is determined in the game period of 1 set of pseudo bonus.

  As described above, the Pachislot 1 of this embodiment internally determines whether or not to perform 1 G pseudo BBs after the end of the current set pseudo bonus at the start of the pseudo bonus, and therefore changes in the operation of the AT are made. It can be added. As a result, in the present embodiment, the player's interest in AT operation can be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the continuous form (continuous form form) of the simulated bonus stocked is only 1 G continuous, but the present invention is not limited to this. After the simulated bonus ends in a state where there is a stock of simulated bonus as well as 1G ream, for example, after temporarily transitioning to a game of normal gaming state and after a normal game of a predetermined period (predetermined number of games) is digested The dummy bonus may be stockable in a continuation form (a so-called continuation form via precursor) in which a game of stocked pseudo bonus is executed.

[Transition form of effect game state within unit game period]
Here, with reference to FIG. 8, a transition form of the effect game state in a unit game (one game) period will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game operation in the unit game and the transition timing of the effect game state.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a normal gaming state and a simulated bonus state (a simulated BB state and a simulated RB state) are provided as effect gaming states managed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51). Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) also manages the state of various effects performed during the transition from the normal gaming state to the simulated bonus state.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when a simulated bonus is won, an effect for notifying a winning of a simulated bonus (“simulated bonus start rotating drum effect” in FIG. 8) in a unit game at the start of the simulated bonus is displayed. To be done. In this pseudo bonus start spinner effect, a notification (lighting of a notification lamp), reel rotation start and reel automatic stop are performed in this order. Then, the operation control of the reel and the lighting instruction of the notification lamp to the sub control circuit 42 in the simulated bonus start spinner effect are executed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51). The notification lamp shows one specific example of the notification means according to the present invention.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) also manages, as the effect game state, a state in which a simulated bonus start rotary effect is performed. In addition, as will be described later, in the automatic stop effect of the reels, finally, a specific symbol combination relating to a pseudo bonus on predetermined virtual lines set on three reels (“REG aligned”, “BIG described later The symbol combination referred to as “match” is automatically stopped (aligned), so that in the following, the state in which the simulated bonus start rotary drum effect is performed is referred to as “match wait state”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described later, not only the type in which the simulated bonus is started in the winning game but also the type in which the simulated bonus is started from the next game of the winning game are provided as winning types of the simulated bonus. There is. In the latter case, the state from the winning of the pseudo bonus to the generation of the notification effect of the next game is a waiting state of the notification effect (the lighting effect of the notification lamp). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) is also a state (hereinafter referred to as a "notification wait state") from the winning of the simulated bonus to the generation of the notification effect of the next game as the effect game state. to manage.

  Hereinafter, contents of various transition modes (transition modes 1 to 6 in FIG. 8) of the various effect gaming states described above in the unit game will be described.

(1) Transition form 1
The transition form 1 in FIG. 8 is a transition form of the effect game state when the simulated bonus lottery is not won (loss) in the normal game.

  In the transition mode 1, first, in the normal gaming state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player ("lever" operation in FIG. 8), the normal game is started and the simulated bonus lottery is performed (FIG. 8) 'Same bonus lottery (release lottery) operation). And when it is not winning in this false bonus lottery, the effect gaming state does not transition, and the normal gaming state is maintained. Thereafter, the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is digested ("weight digest" operation in FIG. 8).

  Then, the reel is rotationally started in the normal acceleration process (the "true start" operation in FIG. 8) and accelerated to a predetermined rotational speed. After that, when the reels stop completely (the “third stop end” operation in FIG. 8), the normal game 1 game in the case where the pseudo bonus lottery is not winning (losing) ends. In these series of game operations, the effect game state does not transition, and the normal game state is maintained. That is, in the normal game of transition form 1, the effect game state does not transition in the period of one game, and the normal game state is maintained.

(2) Transition form 2
In the present embodiment, four types of pseudo bonus types called “current game simulated RB”, “current game simulated BB”, “next game simulated RB”, and “next game simulated BB” as simulated bonus types to be won in simulated bonus lottery of normal game Pseudo bonus types are provided (see FIGS. 37 and 38 described later).

  The "current game simulation RB" is a simulation RB in which a notice of the simulation RB and a start of the game are performed in the winning unit game, and the "current game simulation BB" is a notification of the simulation BB in the winning unit game and the start of the game Is a simulated BB to be performed. In addition, “next game simulation RB” is a simulation RB in which notification of the simulation RB and start of the game are performed in a unit game next to the unit game won, and “next game simulation BB” is a next unit game hit It is pseudo BB in which announcement of pseudo BB and start of a game are performed in a unit game of.

  The transition mode 2 is a transition mode of the effect game state when the simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” or “next game simulated BB” is won in the simulated bonus lottery (canceled lottery) of the normal game.

  In the transition mode 2, first, in the normal gaming state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the normal game is started and the simulated bonus lottery is performed. Then, when the simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” or “next game simulated BB” is won by the simulated bonus lottery, the effect gaming state transitions from the normal gaming state to the notification waiting state as shown in FIG. Thereafter, a notification waiting state is maintained until the time of execution of various lottery processes at lever-on in the next game of the simulated bonus winning game (simulated bonus notifying game). That is, various game operations after the pseudo bonus lottery in the winning game are performed in a notification wait state. In Transition Mode 2, in the next game to the winning game, the stock lottery of the pseudo BB is performed but the pseudo bonus lottery is not performed.

  Next, at the time of execution of various lottery processes at the time of lever on in the next game (simulated bonus announcement game), the effect gaming state transitions from the notification waiting state to the alignment waiting state. Next, when the weight time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed, a simulated bonus start spin drum effect is performed. Specifically, first, a notification effect (lighting effect of the notification lamp) is performed, and then, the rotation (forward rotation or reverse rotation) of the reel is started (not shown), and then the automatic stop effect of the reel is performed .

  In the automatic stop effect of the reels, a specific symbol combination (symbol combination called “REG match” and “BIG match” described later) related to the pseudo bonus is automatically stopped on predetermined virtual lines set on three reels. When the effect ends, the effect game state transitions from the match wait state to the simulated bonus state, and the game of the simulated bonus is started. Then, when the pseudo bonus state is started, the reel is rotationally started in a normal acceleration process and accelerated to a predetermined rotational speed. After that, when the reels completely stop, the first bonus game of the simulated bonus is ended.

  In this embodiment, as in transition mode 2, when the notification of the simulated bonus is performed in the next game of the winning game of the simulated bonus, the notification of the simulated bonus winning in advance may be performed before the start of the next game. For example, in the simulated bonus winning game, after the third stop of the reel, an effect of momentarily lighting the notification lamp may be performed. By providing such advance notice effect, the player can know the winning of the pseudo bonus before the notice effect of the next game.

(3) Transition form 3
The transition mode 3 is a transition mode of the effect game state when the simulated bonus type “current game simulated RB” or “current game simulated BB” is won in the simulated bonus lottery (canceled lottery) of the normal game.

  In the transition mode 3, first, in the normal gaming state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the normal game is started and the simulated bonus lottery is performed. Then, when the simulated bonus type “current game simulated RB” or “current game simulated BB” is won by the simulated bonus lottery, the effect gaming state changes from the normal gaming state to the waiting state, as shown in FIG. Next, when the weight time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed, a simulated bonus start spin drum effect is performed. Specifically, first, a notification effect (lighting effect of the notification lamp) is performed, and then, the rotation (forward rotation or reverse rotation) of the reel is started (not shown), and then the automatic stop effect of the reel is performed .

  In the automatic stop effect of the reels, a specific symbol combination (symbol combination called “REG match” and “BIG match” described later) related to the pseudo bonus is automatically stopped on predetermined virtual lines set on three reels. When the effect ends, the effect game state transitions from the match wait state to the simulated bonus state, and the game of the simulated bonus is started. Then, when the pseudo bonus state is started, the reel is rotationally started in a normal acceleration process and accelerated to a predetermined rotational speed. After that, when the reels completely stop, the first bonus game of the simulated bonus is ended.

(4) Transition form 4
The transition form 4 is a transition form of the effect game state in the unit game during the pseudo bonus.

  In transition mode 4, first, in the pseudo bonus state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the game of the pseudo bonus is started. In the pseudo bonus state, although stock lottery of pseudo BB is performed for each unit game, pseudo bonus lottery is not performed.

  Then, when the weight time (4.1 sec) is consumed from the start of the previous game, the reel is rotationally started in the normal acceleration processing and accelerated to a predetermined rotation speed. Thereafter, when the reels stop completely, the unit game of the simulated bonus ends.

  In such transition form 4, in the period of one game, the effect gaming state does not transition, and the pseudo bonus state is maintained.

(5) Transition form 5
The transition form 5 is a transition form of the effect game state of the simulated bonus end (final) game in the case where the effect game state is transitioned to the normal game state after the pseudo bonus ends without winning the stock lottery of the pseudo BB. .

  In transition mode 5, first, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player in the end game of the pseudo bonus state, the pseudo bonus end game is started. Next, when the weight time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed, the reel is rotationally started in the normal acceleration processing and accelerated to a predetermined rotation speed.

  Then, when the reels completely stop in the end game, the game of the simulated bonus end game ends. Then, in transition mode 5, at the end of the simulated bonus, the effect gaming state transitions from the simulated bonus state to the normal gaming state. In addition, the transition form after a game is complete | finished by the transition form 5 turns into either of the transition forms 1-3. Then, when the effect gaming state is shifted from transition mode 5 to transition mode 3, the simulated bonus is continuously performed.

(6) Transition form 6
The transition form 6 is a transition form of the effect game state of the simulated bonus end (final) game when the simulated BB is started in 1 G series after the end of the simulated bonus game.

  In transition mode 6, first, in the end game of the pseudo bonus state, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player, the pseudo bonus end game is started. Next, when the weight time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed, the reel is rotationally started in the normal acceleration processing and accelerated to a predetermined rotation speed.

  Then, when the reels completely stop in the ending game, the game of the simulated bonus ending game is ended, but in transition form 6, the 1G series of simulated bonus stocked starts after the current set of simulated bonus ends (release ).

  Therefore, when the reels are all stopped in the final game of the simulated bonus of the current set, the effect gaming state transitions from the simulated bonus state to the notification waiting state. The transition form after the end game of the simulated bonus in transition form 6 is the transition form of the pseudo bonus announcement game in transition form 2. Therefore, in transition mode 6, when the game of ending the simulated bonus ends and the effect gaming state transitions to the notification waiting state, the notification waiting state indicates that various lottery processes are executed when the lever of the next game (the simulated bonus notification game) is on. Be maintained until time.

<Various effects lottery status>
In the present embodiment, various types of lottery are performed in the normal gaming state game and the simulated bonus state game. For example, in the game in the normal gaming state, lottery of pseudo bonus is performed, and in game of pseudo bonus, stock lottery of pseudo BB is performed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of effect lottery states (modes) are provided in which the winning probability of the pseudo bonus lottery and the winning probability of the stock lottery of the pseudo BB are different from each other. Specifically, eight types of effect lottery states (modes) of mode 0 to mode 7 are provided. Further, in the present embodiment, the unit game at the start of the pseudo bonus and during the pseudo bonus period, and the transition lottery of the effect lottery state (mode) is performed when the setting of the pachislot 1 is changed.

<Ceiling function>
The pachislot 1 of the present embodiment has a function (so-called ceiling function) in which the provision of the pseudo bonus is determined when the number of digested games of the normal game reaches the number of canceled bonus games (so-called ceiling game number).

  And, in the present embodiment, a plurality of cancellation game numbers (“31”, “100 to 199” and “1199”) are provided, and the number of cancellation games of the simulated bonus selected from among them is the effect lottery state ( It changes according to the mode). Therefore, as described later, in the present embodiment, each time the mode transition lottery is performed, the lottery process of the number of canceled bonus games based on the effect lottery state (mode) after the change (the next simulated bonus A transition game number lottery process is performed.

<Simulation bonus start turn drum effect>
[Operation outline of simulated bonus start rotating drum effect]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the contents of the simulated bonus start rotary drum effect to be performed at the start of the simulated bonus will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an operation flow of simulated bonus start turn drum effect. The simulated bonus start rotating drum effect is performed in a state where a lock is generated to invalidate or delay the game operation by the player.

  First, when a simulated bonus is won by a simulated bonus lottery at lever-on, a predetermined notification wait time of the simulated bonus is set. The notification wait time is a wait period provided to make constant the start timing of the automatic stop effect of the reel described later, regardless of the symbol stop position of the reel at the end of the previous game. The notification wait time can be set arbitrarily, but in this embodiment, it is set to 2000 msec regardless of the type of the simulated bonus won.

  Next, after the weight time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed, a notification effect is produced by lighting of the notification lamp. In this notification effect, for example, an image of a specific pattern is turned on by a plurality of LEDs (notification lamps: not shown) arranged in a matrix in the display device 11. The operation of the notification effect is controlled by the sub control circuit 42 based on lighting instruction information (information included in the start command) of the notification lamp transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42.

  In addition, notification production is not limited to the simple production which lights a notification lamp (LED). For example, a liquid crystal display device may be used as the display device 11, and a notice effect by a moving image (video) may be performed. In this case, it is preferable to create an effect such that the notification by the moving image (video) is completed in the period from the start of the notification effect (after the end of the wait time from the start of the previous game) to the start of reel rotation. Further, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the lighting effect of the notification lamp is performed after the weight time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the timing after the wait time (4.1 sec) is consumed and the timing is within the period of the notification wait time, it is possible to perform the lighting effect of the notification lamp at any timing. Also, for example, the notification lamp may be at any timing if it is a timing after the weight time (4.1 sec) has been consumed and before the symbol combination of “REG aligned” or “BIG aligned” described later is automatically stopped. The lighting effect of can be performed.

  Next, the three reels are rotationally driven in a predetermined pattern (forward rotation, reverse rotation, etc.). Thereafter, stop preparation operation 1 and stop preparation operation 2 for stopping a specific symbol combination on a predetermined virtual line by the automatic stop effect of the reel are performed.

  In the stop preparation operation 1, the symbol "red 7" of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "red of the right reel 3R" constitute a specific symbol combination related to pseudo BB while the reel is rotating. 7 "relative positional relationship, or the symbol" red 7 "of the left reel 3L, the symbol" red 7 "of the middle reel 3C and the symbol" BAR "of the right reel 3R constituting a specific symbol combination related to the pseudo RB The rotational speed or the like of each reel is finely adjusted so that the relative positional relationship becomes a predetermined positional relationship. In addition, the adjustment method of the relative positional relationship of the symbol of each reel in the stop preparation operation 1 is not limited to this example, For example, you may employ | adopt the method of shifting the timing of the rotation start of each reel.

  For example, when automatically stopping the reels in a normal stop pattern (see FIGS. 10A and 10B described later) at the start of pseudo BB, the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L and the symbol “red of the middle reel 3C The rotational speed and the like of each reel are finely adjusted so that the symbol "red 7" of the right reel 3R and the symbol 7 "are arranged in a horizontal row while the reels are rotating. In addition, at the time of pseudo RB start, when automatically stopping the reels in the normal stop pattern described later, the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” of the middle reel 3C and the “BAR” of the right reel 3R However, the rotational speed and the like of each reel are finely adjusted so that they are aligned in a horizontal row while the reels are rotating.

  Next, in the stop preparation operation 2, it is determined whether or not the notification wait time (2000 msec) of the pseudo bonus set when the lever is turned on has elapsed. If it is determined by this determination processing that the notification wait time has not elapsed, the process waits until the notification wait time is consumed.

  Then, after the notice weight time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed, the reel is further rotated by one turn, and then the reel automatic stop effect is started. And, in the automatic stop effect of the reel, a specific symbol combination (symbol combination called “REG perfect”, “BIG perfect” described later) related to the pseudo bonus is automatically stopped with a predetermined automatic stop pattern on a predetermined virtual line Be done.

  In the automatic stop effect of the reels, automatic stop patterns (stop effect patterns) of plural types of reels are prepared, and a predetermined automatic stop pattern is determined from the plural types of automatic stop patterns by lottery. In addition, according to the type of automatic stop pattern, the type of specific symbol combination (symbol combination called "REG perfect" and "BIG perfect" to be described later) related to the pseudo bonus automatically stopped, and the specific symbol combination The type of virtual line to be stopped is also automatically determined. The contents of each automatic stop pattern will be described in detail later.

  Next, when the automatic stop effect of the reel is finished, a reel lock called “pseudo bonus winning lock” is generated. During the operation period of the simulated bonus winning lock, the subsidiary control circuit 42 performs various effects (for example, generation of a fanfare, etc.) for notifying the start of the simulated bonus. The lock time of the simulated bonus winning lock can be appropriately changed according to the type of the simulated bonus to be started. For example, the lock time of the simulated bonus winning lock at the start of the simulated BB is 4000 msec. The lock time of the pseudo bonus winning lock can be 700 msec.

  Then, when the lock time of the simulated bonus winning lock elapses, the normal rotation of the reel (normal acceleration processing) is executed, and the game of the first game of the simulated bonus is started.

  In the present embodiment, at the start of the simulated bonus, the simulated bonus start rotary drum effect (reel action) is performed as described above. In addition, when the simulated bonus of the simulated bonus type “current game simulated RB” or “current game simulated BB” is won, the above-mentioned simulated bonus start turn drum effect is executed in the winning game, and the simulated bonus is issued from the winning game. It is started. In addition, when the simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” or “next game simulated BB” wins the simulated bonus, the above-mentioned simulated bonus start turn toll effect is executed in the next game of the winning game and simulated from the next game The bonus is started.

  When the above-described simulated bonus start spinning drum effect is provided, in the simulated bonus starting game, during the lock period, a specific symbol combination relating to the simulated bonus (referred to as “REG aligned” and “BIG aligned” described below) The symbol combination is stopped on the predetermined virtual line, and the game of the simulated bonus is started. Therefore, in the Pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to start a simulated bonus game (special game) regardless of the player's skill.

  In addition, usually, after the start operation of the pseudo bonus state is detected, the specific symbol combination related to the pseudo bonus (symbol combination referred to as “REG complete”, “BIG complete” described later) The time to stop on the predetermined virtual line is not constant because it depends on the position of the symbol that has been stopped before the start of the simulated bonus game. That is, the period during which the notification effect by the notification lamp can be performed (the notification effect time) depends on the position of the symbol that has been stopped and displayed before the start game of the pseudo bonus. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the period from the detection of the start operation to the start of the operation of automatically stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line is the predetermined notification wait time (2000 msec). It is possible to set and execute an announcement effect by an announcement lamp within the period of the announcement weight time. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to secure the time for notification effect which does not depend on the position of the symbol which has been stopped and displayed before the start game of the pseudo bonus.

  Furthermore, in the above-described simulated bonus start spinner effect, when a wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game has elapsed, a notice of winning of the simulated bonus is made, and thereafter, a reel rotating operation is started. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the pattern (reverse rotation, etc.) of the rotation operation of the reel at the start of the simulated bonus is increased, after the rotation of the reel is started, a specific symbol combination relating to the simulated bonus is finally obtained. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the symbol combinations “REG ALLIGHT” and “BIG ALLIGHT” automatically stop due to effects (stop during locking). Further, as in the normal game (when the simulated bonus start drum effect (lock) is not generated), the reel rotation operation is started after the wait time (4.1 sec) has elapsed from the start of the previous game, so the pseudo It is possible to prevent that the presence or absence of the bonus start rotary drum effect (lock) is immediately identified. From these things, in this embodiment, it is possible to make the announcement effect of the simulated bonus winning more effective.

[Various automatic stop patterns of reel]
In this embodiment, “normal stop pattern”, “full turn simultaneous stop pattern”, “high speed stop pattern”, “long stop pattern” are used as automatic stop patterns (stop effect patterns) of the reels in the simulated bonus start turn drum effect. There are six types of automatic stop patterns called "re-stop pattern" and "sway stop pattern". The outline of the operation of each automatic stop pattern will be described below with reference to the drawings (note that the symbol arrangement in each figure is referred to FIG. 16 described later).

(1) Normal stop pattern In the normal stop pattern, the left reel 3L is automatically stopped at the first cycle after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has passed), and the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped at the second cycle. Then, the right reel 3R is automatically stopped at the third cycle, or the right reel 3R is automatically stopped at the first cycle, the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped at the second cycle, and the left reel 3L is automatically stopped at the third cycle. Stop pattern. This normal stop pattern may be executed both in the pseudo bonus start spinner effect at the start of pseudo BB and the pseudo bonus start spin drum effect at the start of pseudo RB.

  In the normal stop pattern at the start of pseudo BB, a specific symbol combination "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" (hereinafter referred to as "BIG alignment") related to pseudo BB is set on three reels. The display is stopped and displayed on a predetermined virtual line (one of center line, top line, bottom line, cross-down line and cross-up line). Also, in the normal stop pattern at the start of the pseudo RB, a specific symbol combination "red 7"-"red 7"-"BAR" (hereinafter referred to as "REG complete") related to the pseudo RB is a predetermined virtual line (center It is displayed stopped on the line, top line, bottom line, cross-down line and cross-up line).

  10A and 10B show an example of the stopping operation of the normal stopping pattern. FIG. 10A is a diagram showing an example of the stop operation of the normal stop pattern performed in the pseudo bonus start turn drum effect at the start of the pseudo RB, and the stop of the normal stop pattern for automatically stopping "REG assortment" on the center line. It is a figure which shows operation | movement. On the other hand, FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the stop operation of the normal stop pattern performed in the pseudo bonus start turn drum effect at the start of the pseudo BB, and the normal stop pattern stop for automatically stopping "BIG alignment" on the center line. It is a figure which shows operation | movement.

  In the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 10A, first, the left reel 3L is stopped in the first automatic stop operation after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the left reel 3L. Subsequently, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second cycle. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the middle reel 3C. Then, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation in the third cycle. At this time, the right reel 3R is stop-controlled so that the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the middle step area of the right reel 3R.

  In the normal stop pattern shown in FIG. 10B, first, the left reel 3L is stopped in the first automatic stop operation after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the left reel 3L. Subsequently, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second cycle. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the middle reel 3C. Then, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation in the third cycle. At this time, the right reel 3R is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the right reel 3R.

(2) Full rotation simultaneous stop pattern Although the full rotation simultaneous stop pattern is not shown, all three reels are automatically stopped simultaneously at the first round after the completion of stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification weight time of pseudo bonus). Stop pattern. When execution of the full cylinder simultaneous stop pattern is determined, after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2, after the separately provided predetermined total cylinder simultaneous stop wait time is digested, the reel The automatic stop operation is started.

  The full winding simultaneous stopping pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start rotating drum effect at the start of the pseudo BB. Also, in the full rotation simultaneous stop pattern, "BIG alignment" is automatically stopped on the center line.

(3) High-speed stop pattern In the high-speed stop pattern, three reels are arranged in a predetermined order (in the present embodiment, the left reel 3L, middle reel) in the first round after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed). 3C and the right reel 3R (in order of 3C) are stop patterns that are automatically stopped. The high-speed stop pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start turn drum effect at the start of the pseudo BB.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the stop operation of the high-speed stop pattern. In the high-speed pattern shown in FIG. 11, first, at the stage of stop preparation operations 1 and 2, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle region of the left reel 3L and the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the upper region of the middle reel 3C. And the right reel 3R is rotating.

  Then, after the notification weight time of the pseudo bonus elapses, when the symbol “red 7” reaches a position one position higher than the upper reel region of the right reel 3R in the rotating right reel 3R (hereinafter, this state is Automatic stop effect of the three reels is started, and the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are also rotated and started again. That is, at the timing when “BIG alignment” is aligned on a line (preparation line) connecting the middle stage area of left reel 3L, the upper stage area of middle reel 3C, and the symbol area one upper side of the upper stage area of right reel 3R. The automatic stop effect of the three reels is started. Then, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order in the first cycle after the start of the automatic stop effect of the three reels. At this time, stop control of the three reels is performed so that "BIG alignment" is stopped on the center line.

  More specifically, in this high-speed stop pattern, after a state of misalignment is generated, the left reel 3L is rotationally moved by 20 frames in the forward direction and stopped, and the middle reel 3C is rotationally moved by 21 frames in the forward direction. Then, the right reel 3R is rotationally moved by 22 frames in the forward direction and stopped. That is, in the high-speed stop pattern, “BIG alignment” is stopped on the center line before the reel makes two revolutions after the shift state is generated. In this stop pattern, it is possible to change the symbol combination to "BIG alignment" (7 alignments in red) in the shortest time from the state of shift (preparation state).

  By providing the above-described automatic stop effect of the high-speed stop pattern as one of the reel effects, it is possible to provide the player with a colorful and entertaining reel action. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player's interest in the reel action (reel effect) can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are stopped and the right reel 3R is being rotated when generating the state of misalignment, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R may be stopped, and the left reel 3L may be rotated to generate a shifted state, or the right reel 3R and the left reel 3L may be stopped and the middle reel 3C is rotated. It is also possible to generate a shift state as

  In this embodiment, an example in which the automatic stop effect of the high speed stop pattern can be generated only at the start of the pseudo BB has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be configured to be able to generate an effect.

  In this case, the flow from the stop preparation operations 1 and 2 to the automatic stop operation of the reel is as follows. First, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle region of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the upper region of the middle reel 3C, and a state in which the right reel 3R is rotating is generated. Next, after the notification weight time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed, the symbol "BAR" has reached a position one position higher than the upper stage region of the right reel 3R in the rotating right reel 3R (a state of shift is generated At the timing), the automatic stop effect of the three reels is started, and the left reel 3L and the middle reel 3C are also rotated and started again. Thereafter, similarly to the stop operation described in FIG. 11, the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order on the first cycle after the start of the automatic stop effect of the three reels. "REG alignment" is stopped at

(4) Long stop pattern In the long stop pattern, the left reel 3L is automatically stopped at the first round after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has passed), and the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped at the second round. Thereafter, the right reel 3R is automatically stopped not on the third turn but on the fourth turn. Note that the long stop pattern may be executed only in the pseudo bonus start turn drum effect at the start of the pseudo BB. Also, in the long stop pattern, "BIG alignment" is automatically stopped on the center line.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the stop operation of the long stop pattern. In the long stop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is stopped in the first automatic stop operation after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the left reel 3L. Subsequently, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second cycle. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the middle reel 3C. Then, in the third cycle, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation in the fourth cycle without stopping the right reel 3R. At this time, the right reel 3R is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the right reel 3R.

(5) Re-stop pattern In the re-stop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is automatically stopped at the first cycle after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus), and the middle reel 3C at the second cycle. It stops automatically, and automatically stops the right reel 3R in the third lap. Then, at this time, the three reels are stopped and controlled so that "REG alignment" is stopped on the center line. Then, the left reel 3L or the right reel 3R is moved again to stop "BIG alignment" on a predetermined virtual line. That is, in the restop pattern, once the simulated bonus to be started appears to be the simulated RB, it is informed that the simulated bonus to be started is the simulated BB.

  The re-stopping pattern may be executed only in the simulated bonus start spinner effect at the start of the simulated BB. Also, in the restop pattern, when the left reel 3L is finally moved again, “BIG alignment” is stopped on the cross-down line, and finally the right reel 3R is moved again. "BIG alignment" is stopped on the center line.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the stop operation of the re-stop pattern. In the restop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is stopped in the first automatic stop operation after the end of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stopped and controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the left reel 3L. Subsequently, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second cycle. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the middle reel 3C. Next, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation in the third cycle. At this time, the right reel 3R is stop-controlled so that the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the middle step area of the right reel 3R. Therefore, at this point in time, “REG alignment” is stopped on the center line.

  Thereafter, when the right reel 3R is rotationally moved by one frame in the reverse direction (in the direction from the bottom to the top in FIG. 13) and stopped, as shown in A after the stop in FIG. Stopped on. In addition, after “REG alignment” is temporarily stopped on the center line, when the left reel 3L is rotationally moved by one frame in the reverse direction (in the direction from the bottom to the top in FIG. 13) and stopped, As shown at B after stopping, "BIG alignment" is stopped on the cross-down line.

  In the stop operation example of the re-stop pattern shown in FIG. 13, the example in which the right reel 3R or the left reel 3L is moved by one frame in the reverse direction and stopped is described last, but the present invention is not limited thereto . For example, after “REG alignment” is temporarily stopped on the center line, the right reel 3R is rotationally moved 19 frames in the forward direction (in the direction from top to bottom in FIG. 13) to center line “BIG alignment”. It may be stopped at the top. Alternatively, for example, after “REG alignment” is temporarily stopped on the center line, the left reel 3L may be rotationally moved by 19 frames in the forward direction, and “BIG alignment” may be stopped on the cross-down line.

(6) Swing stop pattern In the swing stop pattern, the left reel 3L is automatically stopped at the first round after the stop preparation operation 2 is completed (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed), and the middle reel 3C is automatically stopped at the second round. And automatically stop the right reel 3R in the third cycle. However, in the swing stop pattern, the reels are rotationally moved in a minute range alternately in the forward direction and the reverse direction centering on the stop position without stopping each reel completely. That is, in the swing stop pattern, each reel is stopped in a state (oscillating state) swinging along the rotational direction of the reels around the stop position.

  The swing stop pattern may be executed only in the simulated bonus start turn drum effect at the start of the simulated BB. Also, in the swing stop pattern, "BIG alignment" is automatically stopped on the center line.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the stop operation of the swing stop pattern. In the swing stop pattern, first, the left reel 3L is stopped in the first automatic stop operation after the completion of the stop preparation operation 2 (after the notification wait time of the pseudo bonus has elapsed). At this time, the left reel 3L is stop-controlled so that the symbol “red 7” stops in the middle step area of the left reel 3L, and the left reel 3L is minute along the reel rotation direction centering on the stop position. It is controlled to swing in the range (rotational movement in forward and reverse directions alternately).

  Subsequently, the middle reel 3C is stopped by the automatic stop operation of the second cycle. At this time, the middle reel 3C is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle reel 3C is minute along the reel rotation direction centering on the stop position. It is controlled to shake in the range.

  Then, the right reel 3R is stopped by the automatic stop operation in the third cycle. At this time, the right reel 3R is stop-controlled so that the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle step area of the right reel 3R, and the right reel 3R is minute along the reel rotation direction centering on the stop position. It is controlled to shake in the range.

[Reel stop positions]
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of stop positions (stop lines) of “BIG alignment” or “REG alignment” stop positions (stop lines) which are finally displayed as a stop due to the automatic stop effect of the reel are provided. FIG. 15 shows various stop positions (stop lines) of “BIG alignment” and “REG alignment”.

  In this embodiment, the stop position (stop line) of “REG aligned” is on the cross down line (stop position 1 in FIG. 15 (cross down REG aligned)) and on the center line (stop position 2 in FIG. 15). Middle row REG alignment), cross-up line (stop position 3 (cross-up REG alignment) in FIG. 15), top line (stop position 4 in FIG. 15 (upper position REG alignment)), and bottom line ( Five types of stop positions of the stop position 5 (lower row REG aligned) in FIG. 15 are provided. Further, in the present embodiment, the stop position (stop line) of “BIG alignment” is on the cross-down line (stop position 6 (cross-down BIG alignment) in FIG. 15) and on the center line (stop position in FIG. 15). 7 (middle BIG aligned), cross-up line (stop position 8 in FIG. 15 (cross-up BIG aligned)), top line (stop position 9 in FIG. 15 (upper BIG aligned)), and bottom line Five types of stop positions are provided on the upper side (stop position 10 (lower BIG alignment) in FIG. 15).

  In addition, since the type of the stop position (stop line) of “BIG alignment” or “REG alignment” is determined according to the automatic stop pattern (stop effect pattern) of the reel, the automatic stop pattern of the reel (stop effect pattern If) is determined, the type of stop position (stop line) of "BIG alignment" or "REG alignment" is also uniquely determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the automatic stop effect at the stop position 9 (upper stage BIG aligned) is a mode for consecutive villas in which the effect lottery state (mode 6 or mode 7) is easy to win the pseudo BB, and the number of consecutive villas This is an effect that suggests that the mode can be expected (such as the loop rate of the mode itself is high). In the present embodiment, the automatic stop effect at the stop position 9 (upper BIG aligned) may be selected only when the effect lottery state is mode 6 or mode 7 (see FIG. 59 described later).

<Various Reel Locks to be Executed in the Game Period of Pseudo Bonus>
[Various reel locks at the start of simulated bonus]
The pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of generating a reel lock at the start (or win) of the simulated bonus. That is, the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of generating a reel lock as a notification effect of pseudo bonus start or winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of reel locks are provided as reel locks to be generated at this time. Specifically, a reel lock having a short lock time called "short lock" and a reel lock having a long lock time called "freeze" are provided. The freeze is provided with two types of reel locks, "freeze A" and "freeze B".

  In this embodiment, the lock time of the short lock is 1000 msec, the lock time of the freeze A is 30000 msec, and the lock time of the freeze B is 2000 msec. In addition, when freeze B is executed, it is set so that it becomes possible to play a game after lapse of 30000 msec from the start time of freeze B lock.

  The presence or absence of the occurrence of the reel lock and the type of the reel lock to be generated are determined by the reel lock lottery performed in the pseudo bonus winning game. At this time, as a type of reel lock to be won, a short lock, freeze A and freeze B reel locks may be separately won respectively, or both short lock and freeze A, or short lock and freeze B Both may win.

  Then, when the execution of the predetermined reel lock is determined by the reel lock lottery, the reel after the weight time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game is consumed in the simulated bonus bonus game or the start game Locking is performed. That is, the reel lock is performed before the above-described simulated bonus start rotating drum effect (before the notification of the simulated bonus).

  The above-mentioned various reel locks are configured to be generated mainly when a simulated bonus of a simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” or “next game simulated BB” is won (FIG. 39 described later). ~ 46)). Then, when the simulated bonus of “the next game simulated RB” or the “next game simulated BB” is won and the short lock is won as the reel lock, in the game in which the simulated bonus is won, from the start of the previous game The short lock occurs after the weight time of the is digested. In this case, an effect is provided such that the game start (reel start) is slightly delayed.

  On the other hand, when the simulated bonus of the simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” or “next game simulated BB” is won and the freeze A or freeze B is won as a reel lock, the next game of the game won by the simulated bonus ( In the simulated bonus notification game, after the wait time from the start of the previous game (winning game) is consumed, freeze A or freeze B occurs, and then the above-described simulated bonus start spinner effect is executed.

  Furthermore, in the game in which the simulated bonus is won when the simulated bonus of the “next game simulated RB” or the “next game simulated BB” is won and the short lock and freeze A or freeze B are won as reel locks. After the wait time from the start of the previous game is consumed, a short lock occurs and the wait time from the start of the previous game (winning game) is consumed in the next game of the game in which the pseudo bonus is won. A freeze A or a freeze B occurs, and then the above-described simulated bonus start spin drum effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of a short lock is managed by a flag called a “short lock flag”, and the presence or absence of a freeze A is managed by a flag called a “freeze A flag”. The presence or absence is managed by a flag called "freeze B flag". Further, in the following, the flags for managing the presence or absence of the occurrence of the reel lock are generically referred to as “effect reservation flag”. These effect reservation flags are stored in the main RAM 53.

[Long weight production function]
In the present embodiment, as described above, in the start game of the simulated bonus, stock lottery of simulated BB of 1 G series is performed. Then, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when winning the stock lottery, a pseudo bonus of a predetermined number of games (70 games in the case of pseudo BB and 20 games in the case of pseudo RB) executed from the current game. In a specific unit game within a period, there is provided a function of executing a lock effect (hereinafter referred to as "long weight effect") that slightly extends the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game.

  Specifically, in a long weight effect, when a simulated bonus start game wins 1G of simulated BB stock lottery, in a unit game of a specific game number of a second game and subsequent games, after a lever on, the previous game After the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start is digested, a short lock of a predetermined lock time (1000 msec in the present embodiment) is generated. Note that the presence / absence of this long weight effect and the generated game are determined by lottery.

  As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is internally determined whether or not 1G series of simulated BBs are to be performed after the game period of the simulated bonus of the current set is completed in the simulated bonus starting game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the 1G-series pseudo BB is won in the start game of the pseudo-bonus, a long weight effect is expected in which 1G-series pseudo BB is expected to be won in the middle of the game period of the current set of pseudo bonus. It will be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player's interest in AT operation can be maintained, and the player's interest in the game during the pseudo bonus game period can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the simulated bonus game period, stock lottery of 1 G consecutive pseudo BBs is performed every unit game. And, the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment is also provided with a function capable of generating a long weight effect (occurrence of short lock) in the corresponding winning game when winning the stock lottery. The presence or absence of the occurrence of the long weight effect triggered by the winning of the stock lottery during the pseudo bonus is determined by the lottery.

  When the occurrence timing of the long weight effect triggered by the winning of the stock lottery during the pseudo bonus is overlapped with the occurrence timing of the long weight effect triggered by the winning of the stock lottery in the above-mentioned simulated bonus start game , One long weight effect (short lock) is executed without generating the long weight effect (short lock) twice.

  In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the long weight effect is managed by the short lock flag which manages the presence or absence of the occurrence of the short lock determined by the reel lock lottery described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect reservation flag for managing presence / absence of long weight effects is provided separately from a effect reservation flag for managing presence / absence of short lock determined by reel lock lottery. May be

[Reel lock function at the end of simulated bonus]
The pachislot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of generating a reel lock (hereinafter referred to as a “pseudo bonus END lock”) after the third stop of the reels in one set of pseudo bonus end games. The simulated bonus END lock is a lock that is always generated at the end of the simulated bonus, and is the first game after the end of the simulated bonus of one set as well as when the normal game is started after the end of the simulated bonus of one set Also, it is performed when the pseudo bonus is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described later, in the effect processing after the third stop performed after the display combination is determined (after the display command generation and storage processing ends) and before the medal payout processing and the bonus operation check processing, Bonus end lock is performed (see FIG. 76 and FIG. 99 described later). That is, in the present embodiment, when the display combination is a small combination, pseudo bonus END lock is performed before medal payout processing, and when the display combination is a replay combination, medals are automatically inserted before the combination. Pseudo bonus END lock is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the display combination is a small combination, pseudo bonus END lock is performed after medal payout processing, and when the display combination is a replay combination, medals are automatically inserted. After processing, a pseudo bonus END lock may be performed.

  The lock time of the pseudo bonus END lock changes according to the type of pseudo bonus to be ended. In this embodiment, the lock time of the pseudo bonus END lock at the end of the pseudo BB is 5200 msec, and the lock time of the pseudo bonus END lock at the end of the pseudo RB is 2500 msec.

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Symbol arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table is data for specifying the position of each symbol in the rotational direction of each of the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R and the type of symbol arranged at each position (hereinafter referred to as symbol code (FIG. 16 Define the correspondence with the symbol code table of

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol positioned in the middle region of each reel in the frame of the display window of each reel is defined as “0”. Then, in each reel, the order corresponding to the value of the symbol counter in the order of proceeding in the direction of rotation of the reel (direction from symbol position "19" to symbol position "0" in FIG. 16) on the basis of symbol position "0" 0 "to" 19 "are assigned to each symbol as a symbol position.

  That is, by referring to the symbol counter values (“0” to “19”) and the symbol arrangement table, it is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel within the frame of the display window of each reel. It is possible to identify the type of symbol that is being For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "7", the symbol position "8" is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of the left reel 3L in the frame of the left display window 4L. The symbol "BELL", the symbol "REPLAY 2" at symbol position "7" and the symbol "BAR" at symbol position "6" are displayed.

[Symbol combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table (parts 1 to 4) will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination table includes symbol combinations (combinations and combination names) predetermined according to types of benefits (bonus, small winning combination, replay), contents (storage area, data) of the display combination code corresponding thereto, and the number of payouts. Define the correspondence relationship with

  In this embodiment, winning is achieved when the symbol combination displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R along the effective line (crossdown line) matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. It is determined that Then, when it is determined that the player has won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals, activation of replay (replay), and activation of a bonus. When the symbol combination displayed along the effective line does not match any of the symbol combinations specified in the symbol combination table, it is a so-called "loss". That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol combination of "loss" is defined by not defining the symbol combination corresponding to "loss" in the symbol combination table. In addition, this invention is not limited to this, the item of "loss" may be provided in a symbol combination table, and the symbol combination of "loss" may be prescribed | regulated directly.

  The various data described in the display combination code column in the symbol combination table is data for identifying symbol combinations displayed along the effective line. The "data" in the display combination code column is represented by 1-byte data, and a unique symbol combination (content of display combination) is assigned to each bit in the data.

  The data of "storage area" in the display combination code column is data for specifying a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72 described later) in which data of the corresponding symbol combination is stored. In the present embodiment, 33 symbol code storage areas are provided. And in this embodiment, the bit pattern (data pattern of 1 byte) is the same, and the display combination with different contents is managed as another display combination according to the difference of "storage area".

  The numerical values described in the payout amount column in the symbol combination table indicate the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the symbol combination to which one or more numerical values are given as data of "the number of payouts", the medals of the same number as the numerical values are paid out. For example, in the present embodiment, when the display combination according to the combination name “C_7 sheets A” (CD bell) is determined for the inserted number of three medals (the symbol combination “bell according to“ C_7 sheets A ” "-" Bell "-" Bell "is stopped and displayed on the active line), 7 medals are paid out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when the display combination according to the combination name “C_rip A1_1” (middle replay) is determined (the symbol combination “bell” according to “C_rip A1_1” − “replay 1” − “bell "" Is stopped and displayed on the effective line), the replay is activated. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, for example, the symbol combination “Replay 3”-“Watermelon 1”-“Red 7” according to the combination name “C_BB” according to the combination name “C_BB” is stopped and displayed on the effective line. When the) is decided, BB (big bonus) is activated.

[Bonus activated table]
Next, the bonus operation table will be described with reference to FIG. When the bonus game is activated, the bonus operation time table is used as a game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69 described later) provided in the main RAM 53, a bonus end number counter, a game available number counter and a winning possible number counter. Define the data to be stored.

  Note that the gaming state flag is data for identifying the type of gaming state (RT gaming state and bonus gaming state) in operation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, gaming state flags indicating the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the BB gaming state are provided (see FIG. 69 described later).

  The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game exceeds a specified number (disbursed number) which is the trigger for ending the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the operation of the BB started upon the stop display of the symbol combination relating to the bonus combination relating to the name “C_BB” is ended when the medals exceeding the prescribed number “90” are paid out.

  That is, at the start of the bonus operation, the value defined by the bonus operation table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and thereafter, the value of the bonus end number counter is incremented each time the medal is paid out through the bonus operation. It is subtracted. Then, the operation of the corresponding bonus ends on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to less than "0".

  The possible game number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of RB, that is, the number of possible games. The possible winning number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols relating to winning can be displayed in one RB game, that is, the number of possible winning times.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table is described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, an internal lottery table is separately provided in each of the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state), the RT1 gaming state (between BB flags), and the BB gaming state.

  Each internal lottery table has a winning number (internal winning combination), a lottery value when each winning number is determined, and a data pointer obtained when each winning number is determined (small pointer / replay data pointer And the correspondence data with the bonus data pointer). In the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 24 to FIG. 26, the name of the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning number and the effect lottery flag name are also described for convenience of explanation.

  Further, the lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting an expected value of internal winnings such as a preset bonus or a small winning combination. This setting is changed, for example, using a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key switch (not shown).

  In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, random number values (external random number values) extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values (for example, 0 to 65535) are lottery values defined corresponding to respective winning numbers. Subtract sequentially with. Next, it is determined (internal lottery) whether the result of subtraction has become negative (whether so-called "worried" has occurred). Then, if the result of subtraction becomes negative (a "digit" occurs) at a predetermined winning number, it means that the winning number (internal winning combination) is won.

  Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, the probability that the assigned data pointer is determined is higher as the winning number is larger and the numerical value defined as the lottery value is larger. In addition, the winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “lottery value defined for each winning number / number of all random values that may be extracted (random number denominator: 65536)”.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 performs various lottery processes relating to a pseudo bonus (AT), but various lottery tables (for example, a pseudo bonus lottery table, a reel lock lottery table, and modes later described) used for this lottery process In the lottery table or the like, a lottery value is defined not for each internal winning combination but for each effect lottery flag described in the internal lottery tables of FIG. 24 to FIG. Therefore, when the lottery process is performed with reference to these lottery tables, the lottery process is performed based on the effect lottery flag corresponding to the internal winning combination. In the following, a lottery flag for effect of the name "decided combination" and a lottery flag for effect of the name "decided cherry" are collectively referred to as "confirmed".

  Further, the lottery flags for various effects are stored in the main RAM 53. When a predetermined internal winning combination is determined by internal lottery, only the effect lottery flag corresponding to the predetermined internal winning combination is set to the on state (data "1" is stored), and other effects The lottery flag is set to the off state (data "0" is stored). For example, when the name “F_123B1” is internally won, only the effect lottery flag with the name “normal role” is turned on.

(1) Internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state (general gaming state) FIG. 24 shows a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT0 gaming state (general gaming state). The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to when an internal winning combination lottery process is executed for each unit game in the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state).

  The RT0 gaming state internal lottery table defines the relationship between winning numbers “1” to “24” (various internal winning combinations) and corresponding lottery values and obtainable data pointers.

  For example, in the internal winning combination lottery process with reference to setting 1 of the internal lottery table for the RT0 gaming state, the probability that the winning number "2" (the internal winning combination related to the name "F_BB") is 4000/65536. Then, in this case, “0” is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and “1” is acquired as the bonus data pointer.

  Also, for example, in the internal winning combination lottery process referring to setting 1 of the internal lottery table for the RT0 gaming state, the probability that the winning number "3" (the internal winning combination according to the name "F_Replay") is 8978/65536 It becomes. Then, in this case, “1” is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and “0” is acquired as the bonus data pointer.

  In the following, the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for the effect of the names "cherry", "watermelon", "decision role", "decisive cherry" and "medium cherry (middle level cherry)" is collectively referred to as "rare role" "

(2) Internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state (state between BB flags) FIG. 25 shows a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state (state between BB flags). The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table is referred to when the internal winning combination lottery process is executed for each unit game in the RT1 gaming state (BB flag inter-game state).

  The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines the relationship between winning numbers “1” to “24” (various internal winning combinations) and corresponding lottery values and obtainable data pointers.

  For example, in the internal winning combination lottery process referring to setting 1 of the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, the probability that the winning number "2" (the internal winning combination relating to the name "F_BB") is 0 is zero. Since the RT1 gaming state is a state between BB flags, the BB role is not won in the RT1 gaming state.

  Further, for example, in the internal winning combination lottery process referring to setting 1 of the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state, the probability that the winning number "3" (the internal winning combination according to the name "F_Replay") is 12978/65536 It becomes. That is, the winning probability of the replay combination in the RT1 gaming state (BB flag gaming state) is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state). Then, in this case, “1” is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and “0” is acquired as the bonus data pointer.

(3) Internal lottery table for BB gaming state FIG. 26 is a view showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for BB gaming state. The internal lottery table for the BB gaming state is referred to when the internal winning lottery process is executed for each unit game in the BB gaming state.

  The internal lottery table for BB gaming state defines the relationship between winning numbers “1” to “3” (various internal winning combinations) and corresponding lottery values and obtainable data pointers.

  In the BB gaming state, as shown in FIG. 26, an internal winning combination of any one of the names "losing", "F_RB role 1" and "F_RB role 2" is won. The internal winning combination (small part and replay data "23") pertaining to the name "F_RB role 1" corresponds to all minor roles, and the internal winning combination related to the name "F_RB role 2" (for small role and replay The data "24" corresponds to the combination names "C_1 sheets 40", "C_1 sheets 1" to "C_1 sheets 47_2", and "C_control 1_1" to "C_control 3". That is, in the BB gaming state, the replay role is not won.

[Symbol combination determination table]
Next, the symbol combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. The symbol combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointer associated with each internal winning combination and the symbol combinations (combinations) that can be displayed on the effective line (cross-down line). That is, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer (internal winning combination) are determined, the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the activated line, that is, the type of display combination that can be won uniquely It is determined.

  Various data described in the symbol combination (display combination) column in each symbol combination determination table allow the symbol combination to permit display along the effective line set across the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. It is data for identification. "Data" in the symbol combination (display combination) column is represented by 1-byte data in the same manner as "data" in the display combination column in the symbol combination table shown in Figs. A unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit of. In addition, the circle described in the data pointer column in the symbol combination determination table is a symbol combination (combination) that can be displayed on the activated line in the acquired data pointer (internal winning combination), that is, a display combination that enables winning Indicates

  In each symbol combination determination table shown in FIGS. 27 to 35, a symbol combination (display combination) related to the operation of the bonus is defined with respect to the bonus data pointer "1", and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "1" The symbol combination (display combination) according to the small combination and the replay combination is defined for each of “24”. That is, the symbol combination determination table includes the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the display combination related to the operation of the bonus, and the display combination related to the small combination / replay data pointer and the payout of the medal or the display combination related to the operation of the replay. Define the correspondence relationship with

  For example, when "1" (internal winning combination of name "F_BB") is acquired as a bonus data pointer, only the symbol combination relating to the combination name "C_BB" is stopped as shown in Figs. It can be displayed. Also, for example, when “1” (internal winning combination of name “F_Replay”) is acquired as the data pointer for small part / replay, as shown in FIGS. 27 to 35, the combination name “C_rep A1_1” The symbol combination according to “C_rip E6_3” can be stopped and displayed. Furthermore, for example, when “14” (the internal winning combination of name “F_common B1”) is acquired as the small part and replay data pointer, as shown in FIGS. The symbol combinations relating to A "to" C_7 sheets E2_2 "," C_control 2 ", and" C_control 3 "can be displayed in a stopped state.

  In addition, although the case where "internal winning combination" becomes "loss" is not specified in the symbol combination determination table, this is all the symbols defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. Indicates that the display of the combination is not permitted.

[Symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table will be described. The symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the data of the internal winning combinations that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the activated line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table, it is possible to determine the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time. The symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22).

  For example, when the symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 33 corresponding to the symbol code "00000001" (red 7) in the reel type "left", A "1" is stored in the bit corresponding to the internal winning combination that can be displayed. The data defined in the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is ANDed and stored with data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72 described later) described later.

[Simulation bonus lottery table]
Next, various pseudo bonus lottery tables will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. FIG. The simulated bonus lottery table is referred to when a simulated bonus lottery process (see FIG. 83 described later) is executed in a unit game in the normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, in each setting (settings 1 to 6), a pseudo bonus lottery table is provided for each effect lottery state (mode). The pseudo bonus lottery tables shown in FIGS. 37A to 37D are pseudo bonus lottery tables to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively. The pseudo bonus lottery tables shown in FIGS. 38A to 38D are pseudo bonus lottery tables to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively. In addition, in the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, a separate simulated bonus lottery table is provided for each setting, but here, the simulated bonus lottery table referred to when the setting is the setting 1 in order to simplify the description. Show only.

  The pseudo bonus lottery table defines correspondences between various lottery triggers of the pseudo bonus, lottery values of winning / non winning of the pseudo bonus set for each lottery trigger, and a pseudo bonus type at winning. In the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table of this embodiment, the winning / non winning of the AT (pseudo BB, pseudo RB) and the start timing of the AT (the game or the next game) are simultaneously determined. There is. Further, in the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table of the present embodiment, winning / non winning of AT (pseudo BB, pseudo RB), type of AT (pseudo BB or pseudo RB), and start timing of AT At the same time, the game or the next game is determined.

  In this embodiment, the lottery timing of the pseudo bonus is when the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for effect of the names “normal role”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “certain” and “middle check” is internally won Or, it is when the number of digested games of the normal game reaches the number of canceled bonus games (when the ceiling is reached). Further, the winning type of the simulated bonus is four types of "current game simulation RB", "current game simulation BB", "next game simulation RB" and "next game simulation BB".

  In addition, when the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for effect of the names "normal part", "watermelon", "cherry", "confirmed" or "middle check" is internally won, pseudo bonus lottery processing is performed in the pseudo bonus lottery process. The lottery value of the corresponding effect lottery flag column in the table is referred to. Further, when the number of digested games in the normal game reaches the number of canceled games in the pseudo bonus, the lottery value in the column of “lottery” in the pseudo bonus lottery table is referred to in the pseudo bonus lottery process.

  For example, when the setting of pachislot 1 is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery trigger is “normal part”, as shown in FIG. 37A, a pseudo bonus lottery table is used. In the simulated bonus lottery, the simulated bonus type “current game simulated RB” is won with a probability of 189/65536, and the simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” is won with a probability of 4/65536. Also, for example, in the case where the setting of pachislot 1 is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery trigger is “watermelon”, in the simulated bonus lottery using the simulated bonus lottery table, 1230 The simulated bonus type "next game simulated RB" is won at a probability of / 65536, and the simulated bonus type "next game simulated BB" is won at a probability of 410/65536.

  Also, for example, when the setting of pachislot 1 is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery trigger is “cherry”, as shown in FIG. 37A, a pseudo bonus lottery table is used. In the simulated bonus lottery, the simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” is won with a probability of 656/65536. In addition, for example, the setting of pachislot 1 is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery trigger is "determined" (the effect lottery flag is "fixed combination" or "fixed cherry") or "middle" In the case of “ch”, in the simulated bonus lottery using the simulated bonus lottery table, the simulated bonus type “next game simulated BB” is always won. Furthermore, for example, when the setting of pachislot 1 is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 0, and the lottery trigger is “ceiling”, in the pseudo bonus lottery using the pseudo bonus lottery table, it is sure , A simulated bonus type "current game simulated RB" is won.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 and FIG. 38, when the setting of pachislot 1 is setting 1 and the lottery trigger is "determined" (fixed combination or fixed cherry) or "middle check", , Regardless of the type of effect lottery state (mode), it is configured to win the "next game simulation BB" without fail. In addition, when the setting of pachislot 1 is setting 1 and the lottery trigger is “ceiling”, “current game simulation RB” must be won in modes 0 to 3 and “modes 4 to 7”. One of the current game simulated RB and the current game simulated BB always wins.

  In the present embodiment, information on the start timing (cancellation trigger) of the pseudo bonus is managed using a flag called “effect win trigger flag”, but this production win trigger flag is for each type of lottery trigger of the pseudo bonus. Provided in Specifically, as the effect winning opportunity flag, "normal combination cancellation flag", "watermelon cancellation flag", "cherry cancellation flag", "confirmation cancellation flag", "middle stage cherry cancellation flag", and "game number cancellation flag" Various flags to be called are provided.

  The normal part cancellation flag is a presentation winning opportunity flag that is set to the on state when the lottery trigger is the “normal part” and the simulated bonus is won, and the watermelon cancellation flag is the “watermelon” when the lottery trigger is This flag is an effect winning opportunity flag that is set to the on state when the simulated bonus is won. The cherries cancellation flag is an effect winning opportunity flag that is set to ON when the lottery opportunity is "cherry" and the simulated bonus is won, and the decision cancellation flag is a case where the lottery opportunity is "settled" "Dedicated cherry tree" and is a presentation winning opportunity flag that is set to the on state when the simulated bonus is won. The middle stage cherry cancellation flag is an effect winning opportunity flag that is set to the on state when the lottery opportunity is "middle check" and the simulated bonus is won, and the game number cancellation flag has the lottery opportunity " It is a ceiling, and is an effect winning opportunity flag that is set to the on state when the simulated bonus is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the simulated bonus type “next game simulated RB” or “next game simulated BB” is won, the simulated bonus is started in the next game of the corresponding game, and at this time, the long freeze described above (Freeze A or Freeze B) may occur. In the present embodiment, the information on the start trigger (cancellation trigger) of the pseudo bonus accompanied by the long freeze is managed by the effect winning trigger flag called “long freeze cancel flag”.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the simulated bonus game period, when winning the stock lottery of the simulated BB, the simulated BB is started in 1G series after the simulated bonus of the current set ends. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the information on the trigger (the trigger for releasing the pseudo bonus) of the simulated bonus due to the release of the stocked pseudo BB is also managed by the effect winning trigger flag called “pseudo BB stock cancellation flag”. The above-described various effect winning opportunity flags are stored in the main RAM 53.

[Reel lock lottery table]
Next, various reel lock lottery tables will be described with reference to FIG. 39 to FIG. The reel lock lottery table is referred to in a reel lock lottery process (see FIG. 83 described later) performed when a simulated bonus lottery is won in a unit game in the normal gaming state.

  In the pachi slot 1 of the present embodiment, a reel lock lottery table is provided for each combination of the type of the simulated bonus won and the mode (effect lottery state). The reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 39A to 39D and FIGS. 40A to 40D is a table referred to when the bonus type “current game simulated RB” is won. The reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 39A to 39D is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 40A to 40D is These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  The reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 41A to 41D and FIGS. 42A to 42D is a table to be referred to when the bonus type “current game simulation BB” is won. The reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 41A to 41D is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 42A to 42D is These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  The reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 43A to 43D and FIGS. 44A to 44D is a table to be referred to when the bonus type “next game simulated RB” is won. And the reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 43A to 43D is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 44A to 44D is These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  The reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 45A to 45D and FIGS. 46A to 46D is a table to be referred to when the bonus type “next game simulation BB” is won. The reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 45A to 45D is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the reel lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D is These tables are referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  The reel lock lottery table includes various lottery triggers of reel lock effect performed at the start of the simulated bonus, winning / non-winning lottery values of reel lock effects set for each lottery trigger, and reel lock types at the time of winning. Define the correspondence relationship with

  In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger of the reel lock effect is internally won by the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for the effects of the names "normal part", "watermelon", "cherry", "confirmed" and "medium check". The time or the time when the number of digested games of the normal game reaches the number of canceled bonus games (when the ceiling is reached). Also, the winning type of the reel lock type is “short lock” (lock time 1000 msec), “freeze A” (lock time 30000 msec), “breath B” (lock time 2000 msec), “short lock + freeze A” and “short It becomes five kinds of "Lock + Freeze B".

  When the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for effect of the names "normal part", "watermelon", "cherry", "confirmed" or "medium check" is internally won, reel lock lottery in the reel lock lottery processing. The lottery value of the corresponding effect lottery flag column in the table is referred to. Further, when the number of digested games in the normal game reaches the number of canceled games in the pseudo bonus, in the reel lock lottery process, the lottery value of the lottery trigger “ceiling” column in the reel lock lottery table is referred to.

  In the reel lock lottery process using the reel lock lottery table, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 46, the reel lock is mainly performed when the bonus winning type is “next game simulation RB” or “next game simulation BB”. It is the composition that the production wins. For example, if the bonus winning classification type is "next game simulation BB", the effect lottery state is mode 1, and the lottery trigger is "middle check", as shown in FIG. 45B, 64/256 “Short lock” is won by probability, and “freeze A”, “freeze B”, “short lock + freeze A” and “short lock + freeze B” are hit with a probability of 32/256.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the reel lock effect is won at the current game pseudo RB is 0, as shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, and the reel lock effect is zero at the current game pseudo BB. The probability of winning is also a very small value as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 (it hardly wins).

[Simulation bonus start mode transition lottery table]
Next, various pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery tables will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 50. FIG. The simulated bonus start mode transition lottery table is referred to in a mode transition lottery process (see FIG. 84 described later) performed when a simulated bonus lottery is won in a unit game in the normal gaming state.

  In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is provided for each combination of the type of the simulated bonus, the mode (effect lottery state), and the setting that has been won. Various pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 47 to 50 are tables to be referred to when the setting is setting 1. In the Pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is separately provided for each setting, but here, in order to simplify the description, reference is made to the case where the setting is the setting 1. Only the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is shown.

  The pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 47A to 47D and FIGS. 48A to 48D is a table referred to in a mode transition lottery process performed at the start of the pseudo RB. The pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 47A to 47D is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the pseudo bonus shown in FIGS. 48A to 48D. The start mode transition lottery table is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  The pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 49A to 49D and FIGS. 50A to 50D is a table to be referred to in the mode transition lottery processing performed at the start of the pseudo BB. The simulated bonus start mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 49A to 49D is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the simulated bonus shown in FIGS. 50A to 50D. The start mode transition lottery table is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively.

  The simulated bonus start mode transition lottery table includes various lottery triggers of mode transition lottery processing performed at the start of the pseudo bonus, and each effect lottery state (mode 0 to mode 7) of the transition destination set for each lottery trigger. Define the correspondence with the lottery value.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger for the mode transition lottery is internally won by the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for effect of the names "normal part", "watermelon", "cherry", "decision" and "middle check". The time is when the number of normal games has reached the cancellation number of simulated bonus games (when the ceiling is reached) or when the reel lock lottery has won a freeze.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for effect of the names "normal part", "watermelon", "cherry", "confirmed" or "middle check" is internally won, the pseudo bonus starts in the mode transition lottery processing. The lottery value of the corresponding effect lottery flag column in the hour mode transition lottery table is referred to. When the number of digested normal games reaches the number of canceled bonus games, the lottery value in the “ceiling” column of the lottery trigger in the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is referred to in the mode transition lottery process. Further, when the freeze is won in the reel lock lottery, in the mode transition lottery process, the lottery value of the lottery trigger “FLZ” column in the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table is referred to.

  In the mode transition lottery processing using the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table, for example, it is at the start of the pseudo BB, the setting is the setting 1, the effect lottery state is the mode 4, and the lottery trigger is "cherry" In this case, as shown in FIG. 50A, mode 0 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transition destination with a probability of 195/256, and mode 1 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transition destination with the probability of 26/256. Mode 2 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transition destination with a probability of 1/256. That is, in these cases, the effect lottery state is demoted.

  Further, in the mode transition lottery processing using the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table, for example, it is at the time of pseudo BB start, the setting is setting 1, the effect lottery state is mode 4, and the lottery trigger is “ In the case of "cherry", as shown in FIG. 50A, mode 5 is determined as the effect lottery state of the transition destination with a probability of 32/256, and mode 6 is selected as the effect lottery state of the transition destination with a probability of 2/256. It is determined. That is, in these cases, the effect lottery state is promoted.

[Make bonus bonus mode transition lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51 and FIG. 52, various pseudo bonus in-progress mode transition lottery tables will be described. Note that the simulated bonus mode transition lottery table is referred to in a mode transition lottery process (see FIG. 85 and FIG. 86 described later) performed when winning a simulated BB stock lottery in a unit game during a simulated bonus game period. Be done.

  In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus in-progress mode transition lottery table is provided for each of the effect lottery states (modes). The simulated bonus mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 51A to 51D is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 0 to mode 3, respectively, and the simulated bonus mode transition shown in FIGS. 52A to 52D. The lottery table is a table to be referred to when the effect lottery state is mode 4 to mode 7, respectively. Although the present embodiment shows an example using the common pseudo bonus middle mode transition lottery table regardless of the type of pseudo bonus, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo bonus is separately generated for each type of pseudo bonus. A medium mode transition lottery table may be provided.

  During the game period of the pseudo bonus during the game period of the pseudo bonus, the lottery table of the mode transition lottery of mode transition lottery processing during the game period of the pseudo bonus, the lottery of each effect lottery state (mode 0 to 7) of the transition destination set for each lottery trigger Define the correspondence with the value. In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger of the pseudo bonus middle mode transition lottery is the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for effect of the names “normal role”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “confirmed” and “middle check”. It will be time when internal winning.

  In the simulated bonus middle mode transition lottery table of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the lottery value is appropriately set so that the effect lottery state (mode) is not demoted by the mode transition lottery processing during the pseudo bonus game period. It is set.

  For example, when the current effect lottery state is modes 0 to 4, a lottery value is appropriately set for each type of lottery trigger so that the transition to the effect lottery state of mode 5 or more is determined. . Further, when the current effect lottery state is mode 5, the lottery value is appropriately set for each type of lottery trigger so that the transition to the effect lottery state of mode 5 or more is determined, and the present When the effect lottery state of the mode is mode 6, the lottery value is appropriately set for each type of lottery opportunity so that the transition to the effect lottery state of mode 6 or more is determined. Further, when the current effect lottery state is mode 7, the lottery value is appropriately set such that mode 7 is maintained as the effect lottery state regardless of the type of lottery trigger.

[Mode change mode shift lottery table]
Next, the setting change mode transition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. Setting change mode transition lottery table is referred to in the effect lottery mode lottery processing (see FIG. 78 described later) performed when setting change of pachislot 1 (when operation to the setting change switch (not shown) is detected) Ru.

  Setting change mode transition lottery table, each setting after change (any one of setting 1 to 6), and the lottery value of each effect lottery state of transition destination specified for each setting (mode 0 to mode 7) Define the correspondence relationship with

  In the setting change mode transition lottery table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53, one or more lottery values are defined for modes 0 to 3, and the effect lottery state is mode 0 to 0 at the time of setting change. The configuration is determined to be one of three. Specifically, in the present embodiment, regardless of the setting type after change, mode 0 is determined as the effect lottery state with a probability of 128/256, and mode 1 is determined as a effect lottery state with a probability of 39/256. Mode 2 is determined as the effect lottery state with a probability of 3/256, and mode 3 is determined as the effect lottery state with a probability of 86/256.

[Next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 54, the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table will be described. The next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table is referred to in the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery process (see FIG. 78, FIG. 84, and FIG. 86 described later) for determining the number of canceled bonus bonus games (the number of ceiling games in normal games). Be done.

  The next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table includes each effect lottery state (any one of modes 0 to 7) and various next simulated bonus transition game numbers (canceled game number of simulated bonus) specified for each effect lottery state Define the correspondence with the lottery value of The next simulated bonus transition game number defined in the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table of this embodiment is three types of “31”, “100 to 199” and “1199”.

  In the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery using the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table, when the effect lottery state is any one of modes 0 to 2, as shown in FIG. 54, the next simulated bonus transition game number When “1199” is determined as (canceled game number of simulated bonus) and the effect lottery state is mode 3, “100 to 199” is determined as the next simulated bonus transition game number, and the effect lottery state is mode 4 If it is any one of to 7, "31" is determined as the number of simulated bonus transition games next time. That is, in the present embodiment, the larger the value of the mode, the smaller the number of simulated bonus transfer games (the number of ceiling games) next time, and the higher the probability of winning the simulated bonus.

  In the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery using the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table, when “100 to 199” is determined as the next simulated bonus transition game number, the next simulated bonus transition game number described later The next simulated bonus transition game number (canceled bonus game number) is determined with reference to the correspondence table of the random number and the random number value.

[Corresponding table between the number of simulated bonus transition game numbers and the random value next time]
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, a correspondence table between the number of simulated bonus transition game numbers and the random value next time will be described.

  The correspondence table between the next simulated bonus transition game number and the random number value is “100 to 199” as the next simulated bonus transition game number in the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery process (see FIG. 78, FIG. 84 and FIG. When is determined, it is referred to when determining the next simulated bonus transition game number (the number of canceled bonus bonus games) based on the acquired random number value. In this case, as the random number value to be used, the random number value used in the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery may be used, or a new random value (0 to 255) may be acquired.

  The correspondence table between the next simulated bonus transition game number and the random number value defines the relationship between each random number value of 0 to 255 and the next simulated bonus transition game number (100 to 199) associated with each random number value. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, random bonus numbers 0 to 99 are associated with the simulated bonus transition game numbers 199 to 100 respectively, and random number values 100 to 199 are each mapped to the next simulated bonus game transition 199 Associate 100 to 100. Further, in the present embodiment, the random numbers 200 to 255 are associated with the numbers of simulated bonus transition games 199 to 144 respectively next time.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the effect lottery state is mode 3 (when “100 to 199” is determined as the next simulated bonus transition game number), 144 to 199 as the next simulated bonus transition game number The probability of being determined is high. The correspondence relationship between the number of simulated bonus transition game numbers and the random number value next time is not limited to this example, and can be set arbitrarily.

[Simulation bonus start pseudo BB stock lottery table]
Next, various pseudo bonus starting pseudo BB stock lottery tables will be described with reference to FIGS. 56A and 56B. The pseudo bonus start time pseudo BB stock lottery table is referred to in the stock lottery process of pseudo BB (1 G series) performed in the start game of the pseudo bonus (see FIG. 85 described later). 56A is a pseudo bonus start pseudo BB stock lottery table referenced at the start of pseudo RB, and FIG. 56B is a pseudo bonus start pseudo BB stock lottery table referenced at the pseudo BB start.

  At the start of the pseudo bonus, the pseudo BB stock lottery table shows the correspondence between the winning / not winning (lottery result) of the pseudo BB (1 G series) and the lottery value set for each lottery result. It defines for each type of).

  At the start of pseudo RB, as shown in FIG. 56A, the stock of pseudo BB (1G ream) is won with a probability of 5/256 only when the effect lottery state is any one of modes 5 to 7. Further, at the start of the pseudo BB, as shown in FIG. 56B, the stock of the pseudo BB (1 G ream) is won with a probability of 32/256 only when the effect lottery state is any one of the modes 5 to 7. That is, in the present embodiment, when the effect lottery state is any one of the modes 0 to 4, the configuration is such that the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G run) at the start of the pseudo bonus is not won.

[Simulated BB during mock BB stock lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the pseudo-bonus during the pseudo-BB stock lottery table will be described. During the simulated bonus, the simulated BB stock lottery table is referred to in the stock lottery process of simulated BB (1G series) to be performed for unit game (including the start game of simulated bonus) during the game period of the simulated bonus (see FIG. 85 described later). Be done.

  The pseudo-bonus pseudo-BB stock lottery table defines the correspondence between the winning / non-winning (lottery result) of the pseudo-BB (1 G series) and the lottery value set for each lottery result for each lottery trigger. . In the present embodiment, the lottery trigger of stock lottery processing during pseudo bonus is an internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for effect of the names "normal part", "watermelon", "cherry", "confirmed" and "middle check". When the internal wins.

  In the present embodiment, for example, in the stock lottery process during the pseudo bonus game period, when the lottery trigger is the “normal part”, as shown in FIG. 57, the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G ream) is won. do not do. Also, for example, in the stock lottery process during the pseudo bonus game period, when the lottery opportunity is "watermelon", the probability of winning the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G ream) with a probability of 5/256 is obtained. Is a "cherry", it wins the stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G ream) with a probability of 1/256. Furthermore, for example, in the stock lottery process during the game period of the pseudo bonus, when the lottery opportunity is "confirmed" or "middle check", the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1 G ream) is always won.

[Simulation bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 58 to 61, various pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery tables will be described. A pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table is a reel effect lottery process executed when determining a stop effect pattern (automatic stop pattern of a specific symbol combination relating to a pseudo bonus) of a reel in a pseudo bonus start spinner effect Refer to FIG. 87 described later).

  FIG. 58 shows a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table which is referred to when the pseudo RB starts and freeze does not occur at the start of the pseudo RB, and FIG. It is a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table which is referred to when there is a freeze and does not occur at the start of the pseudo BB. Further, FIG. 60 is a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table which is referred to when a pseudo BB starts and a reel lock effect of “freeze A” occurs at the pseudo BB start, and FIG. Is a pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table which is referred to when a pseudo BB starts and a reel lock effect of “freeze B” occurs at the pseudo BB start.

  The simulated bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table corresponds to the corresponding relationship between the stop effect pattern of the reel in the simulated bonus start spinner effect and the lottery value set for each stop effect pattern for each effect lottery state (mode) Stipulate in

  As shown in FIG. 58 to FIG. 61, in this embodiment, 28 types (pattern Nos. 0 to 27) of stop effect patterns are provided as stop effect patterns of the reels in the simulated bonus start rotating drum effect at the start of the simulated bonus .

  Pattern No. The stop effect patterns 0 to 19 correspond to the above-described normal stop pattern. For example, pattern No. The reel automatic stop operation of the stop effect pattern of 0 “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 2 (intermediate REG aligned)” is as follows. First, after the reel operation control of the stop preparation operation 2 of the reel is completed, the reel is normally rotated. Thereafter, the left reel 3L is stopped in the first cycle, the middle reel 3C is stopped in the second cycle, and the right reel is stopped in the third cycle. At this time, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle region of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" is stopped in the middle region of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "BAR" is stopped in the middle region of the right reel 3R. Do. That is, the specific symbol combination ("red 7"-"red 7"-"BAR": REG complete) according to the start of the pseudo RB is stopped and displayed on the center line. That is, pattern No. The stop effect pattern of 0 corresponds to the normal stop pattern described in FIG. 10A.

  Also, for example, pattern No. The reel automatic stop operation of the stop effect pattern 5 “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG aligned)” is as follows. First, after the reel operation control of the stop preparation operation 2 of the reel is completed, the reel is normally rotated. Thereafter, the left reel 3L is stopped in the first cycle, the middle reel 3C is stopped in the second cycle, and the right reel is stopped in the third cycle. At this time, stop the symbol "red 7" in the middle step area of the left reel 3L, stop the symbol "red 7" in the middle step area of the middle reel 3C, and stop the symbol "red 7" in the middle step area of the right reel 3R. Stop. That is, the specific symbol combination ("Red 7"-"Red 7"-"Red 7": BIG aligned) related to the start of the pseudo BB is stopped and displayed on the center line. That is, pattern No. The stop effect pattern 5 corresponds to the normal stop pattern described in FIG. 10B.

  Pattern No. The twenty stop effect patterns “normal rotation → third trunk long → stop position 7 (middle BIG aligned)” correspond to the long stop pattern described in FIG. In addition, pattern No. The 21 stop effect patterns “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 2 (middle REG uniform) → restart left → stop position 6 (crossdown BIG perfect)” are the restop patterns described in FIG. 13 (after stop B) Corresponds to Furthermore, pattern No. The 22 stop effect patterns “normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 2 (middle REG uniform) → restart right → stop position 7 (middle BIG perfect)” are the restop patterns (after stop A) described in FIG. It corresponds.

  Pattern No. The 23 stop effect patterns “normal rotation → displacement stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG aligned)” correspond to the high-speed stop pattern described in FIG. In addition, pattern No. The stop effect pattern “swing stop” of 24 corresponds to the swing stop pattern described in FIG. Furthermore, pattern No. The stop effect pattern 25 “all stop” corresponds to a full drum simultaneous stop pattern (not shown) in which all the reels stop simultaneously after the reel operation control of the stop preparation operation 2 of the reel is finished.

  Pattern No. The 26 stop effect patterns “long freeze A → normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG set)” are executed when “freeze A” or “short lock + freeze A” is won by reel lock lottery. Stop pattern of the reels. In this stop effect pattern, the pattern No. A freeze of 30000 msec occurs before the stop effect pattern of 5. In addition, pattern No. 27 stop effect patterns “long freeze B → normal rotation → 123 stop → stop position 7 (middle BIG set)” are executed when “freeze B” or “short lock + freeze B” is won by reel lock lottery. Stop pattern of the reels. In this stop effect pattern, the pattern No. A freeze of 2000 msec occurs before the stop effect pattern of 5.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58 and FIG. 59, when the simulated bonus starts and freeze does not occur at the start of the simulated bonus, various stop effect patterns are generated as the mode value increases. It may be chosen. For example, in the reel effect lottery process when the pseudo BB starts and freeze does not occur at the start of the pseudo BB, as shown in FIG. The No. 5 stop effect pattern is won, and with the probability of 6/256, pattern No. A stop presentation pattern of 6 wins. Further, in the reel effect lottery process in this case, pattern No. 1 is generated with a probability of 2/256. The stop effect pattern of any of 7 to 9, 17 to 19, 23 and 24 is won, and with the probability of 5/256, pattern No. Either 15, 16 or 25 stop effect patterns are won. Furthermore, in the reel effect lottery process in this case, pattern No. 1 is generated with a probability of 1/256. Any of the stop effect patterns of 20 to 22 wins.

[Five bonus start long weight lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 62A to 62D, the various types of pseudo bonus start long weight lottery tables will be described. The pseudo bonus start time long weight lottery table is referred to in the long weight lottery process (see FIG. 85 described later) performed in the unit game at the time of pseudo bonus start.

  FIG. 62A is a pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table referred to when stock lottery of pseudo BB (1 G series) at the start of pseudo RB is not winning, and FIG. 62B is a pseudo at the start of pseudo BB It is a long-weight lottery table at the start of a pseudo bonus, which is referred to when a stock lottery of BB (1G series) is not won. Also, FIG. 62C is a pseudo bonus start long weight lottery table referred to when stock lottery of pseudo BB (1 G series) at the start of pseudo RB is winning, and FIG. 62D is a table at the start of pseudo BB It is a long-time lottery table at the start of a pseudo bonus, which is referred to when a stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G ream) is won.

  The long bonus lottery table at the start of the pseudo bonus defines the correspondence between the winning / non winning (long lottery result) of the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) and the lottery value set for each lottery result.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 62A to 62D, when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G ream) at the start of the pseudo bonus is not winning, the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) is not winning. It becomes the constitution which becomes. On the other hand, when the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1G ream) at the start of the pseudo bonus is a win, the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) wins with a probability of 26/256.

[Long weight occurrence game lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63 to FIG. 66, various long weight generation game lottery tables will be described.

  The long weight occurrence game lottery table is referred to in the long weight lottery process (see FIG. 85 described later) performed in the unit game at the start of the simulated bonus. FIG. 63 shows a long weight generation game lottery table to be referred to when stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of pseudo RB is not won, and FIG. 64A and FIG. It is a long weight generation game lottery table to be referred to when the stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G ream) is not winning. Further, FIG. 65 is a long weight generation game lottery table to be referred to when the stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G series) at the start of pseudo RB is winning, and FIGS. 66A and 66B are at the time of pseudo BB start It is a long weight generation game lottery table to be referred to when the stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G ream) is successful.

  The long weight generation game lottery table defines a correspondence between a game capable of generating a long weight effect (short lock) and a lottery value set for each game. In the random weight generation game lottery table for simulated RB, the first game to the 20th game is defined as a game capable of generating a long weight effect (short lock), and a long weight generation game for simulated BB is selected. On the table, the first to 70th games are defined as games capable of generating a long weight effect (short lock).

  In the present embodiment, when the stock lottery of the simulated BB (1G series) at the start of the simulated bonus is not won, the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) is not won as described above. In the lottery process using the long weight generation game lottery table of FIG. 63 and FIG. 64 which is referred to in the case, “no generation” is always won. On the other hand, when stock lottery of simulated BB (1G series) at the start of simulated bonus is winning, a long weight effect (short lock occurrence) occurs, so reference is made to FIGS. 65 and 66 referred to in this case. In the lottery process using the long weight generation game lottery table, lottery results other than “no generation” are always won.

  For example, if the stock lottery of the simulated BB (1G ream) at the start of the simulated RB is a win, as shown in FIG. And any of the 17th to 20th games is selected, and any of the 5th, 6th and 16th games is selected as the occurrence game of the long weight effect with the probability of 11/256, with the probability of 17/256 One of the 7th to 15th games is selected as the generation game of the long weight effect. Also, for example, when the stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G ream) at the start of pseudo BB is a win, as shown in FIG. 66A and FIG. Any game of 2 to 10 games and 61 to 70 games is selected, and any of games 11 to 26 and 45 to 60 is a game of generation of long weight effect with a probability of 4/256. The game is selected, and any of the 27th to 44th games is selected as the occurrence game of the long weight effect with a probability of 5/256.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 65 and 66, the lottery value of the first game is “0”, and the long weight effect is not generated in the first game.

[Make bonus medium long weight lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the pseudo bonus medium long weight lottery table will be described. The simulated bonus middle long weight lottery table is referred to in a long weight lottery process (see FIG. 86 described later) performed for each unit game during the simulated bonus gaming period.

  The pseudo bonus medium long weight lottery table defines the correspondence between the winning / not winning (lottery result) of the long weight effect (short lock occurrence) and the lottery value set for each lottery result for each lottery opportunity Do.

  In this embodiment, the long weight lottery in the pseudo bonus is performed when winning the stock lottery of the pseudo BB (1 G ream) in the pseudo bonus and internally winning the rare role as shown in FIG. 67. . Then, the internal winning combination of the role of rare (the internal winning combination corresponding to the lottery flag for the effect of the names "watermelon", "cherry", "decision" or "middle check"), and stock lottery of pseudo BB (1G ream) In the case of winning, the long-weight effect (short lock occurrence) is won with a probability of 32/256.

<Configuration of Storage Area Provided in Main RAM>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 68 to 75, configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described. Although not described here (not shown), storage areas such as various control data used for various reel effects (various game locks) and the like, various flags, and various counters are also provided in the main RAM 53.

[Display combination storage area, internal winning combination storage area and carryover combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storage area is configured by display combination storage areas 1 to 33 each represented by 1-byte data.

  In each of the display combination storing areas 1 to 33, when "1" is set in the predetermined bit (when stored), the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the effective line. Indicates that. On the other hand, when all the bits are "0", it indicates that the symbol combination relating to the winning is not displayed on the valid line.

  In addition, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 33, when "1" is set in a plurality of bits, display of symbol combinations corresponding to the respective bits is permitted. Also, when all the bits are "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "loss".

  In addition, the main RAM 53 is provided with a carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area is configured in the same manner as the display combination storage area 1 shown in FIG. However, bits 1 to 7 of the storage area are unused.

  When the internal winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination (display combination) of the name "C_BB" is determined as an internal winning combination as a result of the internal lottery, the internal winning combination is a predetermined area in the carryover storage area as a carryover combination. It is stored in (area of bit 0). The carryover combination stored in the carryover combination storage area is displayed until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, symbol combination "Replay 3"-"Watermelon 1"-"Red 7" with the name "C_BB") is displayed on the effective line Retained without being cleared. Then, while the carryover combination is stored in the carryover combination storage area, the carryover combination is also stored in the internal combination combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery. That is, in the RT1 gaming state (a state between BB flags) in which various games of the various effects gaming states described above are performed, a state in which "1" is stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the area of bit 0 of the carryover combination storing area is Maintained.

[Playing state flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the gaming state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming state flag storage area is constituted by a gaming state flag storage area 1 represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the gaming state flag, the type of the bonus gaming state or the type of the RT gaming state is assigned to each bit of the gaming state flag storage area 1.

  When "1" is stored (stands up) in a predetermined bit in the gaming state flag storage area 1, it indicates that the bonus game or the RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being performed. For example, when "1" is stored in bit 0 of gaming state flag storage area 1, the BB operation is performed, indicating BB gaming state, and "1" in bit 1 of gaming state flag storage area 1 Is stored, the operation of the RB is performed, and indicates the RB gaming state. Further, for example, when "1" is stored in bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area 1, it indicates that a game is being performed in the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state), and the game state flag storage area 1 When "1" is stored in bit 3, it indicates that a game is being played in the RT1 gaming state (between BB flags).

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the structure of the operation stop button storage area will be described. The operation stop button storage area stores an operation stop button flag consisting of one byte. In the operation stop button flag, the operation state of the stop button is assigned to each bit.

  For example, when the left stop button 17L is the stop button pressed this time, that is, the operation stop button, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Also, for example, in the case where the left stop button 17L is not yet pressed, that is, a valid stop button, “1” is stored in the bit 4. The main CPU 51 identifies the stop button pressed this time and the stop button not yet pressed based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

[Pressing order storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The pressing order storage area stores a pressing order flag consisting of one byte. In the pressing order flag, the type of pressing order of the stop button is assigned to each bit. For example, when the pressing order of the stop button is “left middle right”, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Symbol code storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described. In the symbol code storage area, the symbol code (symbol code storage area 1 in the cross-down line) and the symbol code storage area in the cross-down line (the cross-down line) of the symbol of the reel stopped immediately before the stop operation 2 to 34) are stored. In addition, after all the reels stop, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage area (symbol code storage area 2 to 134 in the cross-down line) in which the displayable combination is stored.

  In the present embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the prize operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read out from the symbol corresponding prize operation flag data table (see FIG. 36), and the prize operation flag AND the data with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the logically ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG.

[Push Order Flag Storage Area]
Next, the configuration of the push order flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the push order flag storage area is composed of push order flag storage areas 1 and 2 represented by 1-byte data. To each bit, the pressing order of the correct answer of the stop button (the type of pushing order bell with internal winning) is assigned.

  When “1” is stored in the predetermined bit in each of the push order flag storage areas 1 and 2, the push order bell of the type corresponding to the predetermined bit (any of the names “F_123B1” to “F_321B2”) Internal winning combination), that is, an internal winning combination related to the operation of the AT function. On the other hand, when all the bits are "0", it indicates that the push order bell has not won.

  For example, when the name “F_123B1” is internally won, that is, when the pressing order of the correct stop button is “left middle right”, “1” is stored in bit 0 of pressing order flag storage area 1 . In the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when the effect game state is the pseudo bonus state and "1" is stored in the predetermined bit of the push order flag storage area, the correct answer to the stop button corresponding to the predetermined bit The push order of is notified (push order navigation is executed). At this time, under the control of the main control circuit 41, information on the pressing order of the correct answer of the stop button is notified by the pressing order display unit (not shown) provided on the pedestal 12 described above. By control, pushing order navigation using the lamp group 21 is also performed.

[Effect game state storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the configuration of the effect game state storage area will be described. The effect game state storage area stores an effect game state flag consisting of one byte. In the effect game state flag, each bit is assigned a corresponding effect game state.

  For example, when the effect game state is the normal game state, “1” is stored in bit 0 of the effect game state storage area. For example, when the effect game state is in the notification wait state, “1” is stored in bit 1 of the effect game state storage area, and when the effect game states are in the wait state, the effect game state is stored. A "1" is stored in bit 2 of the area. Furthermore, for example, when the effect game state is the pseudo RB state, “1” is stored in bit 3 of the effect game state storage area, and when the effect game state is the pseudo BB state, the effect game state storage A "1" is stored in bit 4 of the area.

[Production lottery status storage area]
Next, the configuration of the effect lottery state storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The effect lottery state storage area stores an effect lottery state flag consisting of one byte. In the effect lottery state flag, the corresponding effect lottery state (any one of modes 0 to 7) is assigned to each bit. For example, when the effect lottery state is mode 2, “1” is stored in bit 2 of the effect lottery state storage area.

<Description of operation of main control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 76 to 102, the contents of various processing executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using a program will be described.

[Main operation processing of pachislot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation processing (processing after power on) of the pachislot 1 performed by the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 76 (hereinafter referred to as main flow).

  First, when the pachi slot 1 is powered on, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing at power on (S1). In this process, various initialization processes at the time of setting change, a process of determining whether or not the backup has been normally performed, and the like are performed. The details of the initialization processing at power on will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization process, data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. Here, the designated storage area is, for example, a storage area in which it is necessary to erase data for each unit game (game) such as an internal winning combination storing area and a display combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, a check of an input of a medal sensor (not shown) or the start switch 16S is performed. The details of the medal acceptance / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a process of acquiring a random number value for the internal winning combination lottery (S4). In this process, the main CPU 51 extracts random number values (0 to 65535) for the internal winning combination lottery, and stores the extracted random number values in a random number value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an acquisition process of the effect random number value (S5). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires, for example, various effect random number values for determining contents relating to operations such as an AT (simulated bonus) function, a reel lock function, and a simulated bonus start rotary drum effect. Specifically, the main CPU 51 generates a random number for effect for pseudo bonus lottery (0 to 65535), a random number for effect for virtual BB stock lottery (0 to 255), and an effect for lottery for the next simulated bonus transition game number Random number value (0 to 255), random number value for effect for reel lock lottery, (0 to 255), random number value for effect for reel stop effect pattern lottery (0 to 255), random number value for effect for mode transition lottery (0 to 255), random number values for presentation for long weight lottery, etc. (0 to 255) are acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random value for the internal winning combination extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery processing at lever-on (S7). In this process, based on the random numbers for various effects extracted in S5 and the internal winning combination determined in S6, the operation contents such as AT (simulated bonus) function, reel lock function, simulated bonus start rotating drum effect, etc. Various lottery processes are performed. The details of the lever-on lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop initialization processing (S8). The details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs start command generation and storage processing (S9). In this processing, the main CPU 51 generates data of a start command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by command data transmission processing in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The start command data includes information of various lottery results such as an internal winning combination, presence or absence of a simulated bonus, presence or absence of a reel lock, presence or absence of a simulated bonus start turn drum effect, and an instruction to light a notification lamp.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel rotation start processing (S10). In this processing, the main CPU 51 performs game weight digesting processing, processing for requesting rotation start of all reels, reel locking processing, and reel control processing of simulated bonus start drum effect.

  In the weight digesting process in S10, when a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed from the start of the previous unit game, the main CPU 51 waits until the predetermined wait time elapses. Digest time. Next, when it is not determined to perform reel lock or simulated bonus start turn drum effect at the start of the game, normal acceleration processing is performed on the three reels.

  Specifically, after the predetermined wait time is consumed, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all the reels. Then, when the start of rotation of all the reels is requested, driving of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is performed by an interrupt process (see FIG. 102 described later) which is executed in a fixed cycle (1.1172 msec) Is controlled, and rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is controlled to accelerate until its rotational speed reaches a constant speed, and thereafter, it is controlled to maintain the constant speed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the reel effect such as the reel lock or the simulated bonus start drum effect is determined at the start of the game, the main CPU 51 performs the above-described normal acceleration processing of the reels in the process of S10. Data such as the determined reel lock and the simulated bonus start turn drum effect are set, and those reel effects are performed. The details of the reel rotation start process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a drawing priority storage process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the pull-in priority data and stores it in the pull-in priority data storage area. The details of the drawing priority order storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop control processing (S12). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing when the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C and the right stop button 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 51 causes the symbol combinations displayed on the activated line (winning determination line) after the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are all stopped, and the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22). Match against. Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the display combination is displayed on the activated line, and stores the determination result in the display combination storing area.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command generation and storage processing (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a display command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The display command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by command data transmission processing in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. By this processing, the sub control circuit 42 can recognize the symbol combination displayed along the effective line, and can determine the execution timing and the like of various effects.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs effect processing after the third stop (S15). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs a process of executing a pseudo bonus END lock at the end of the pseudo bonus, an update process of the effect gaming state at the time of the pseudo bonus end, and the like. The details of the third after-stop effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal payout processing (S16). In this process, the driving of the hopper 33 and the updating of the number of credits are performed based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S13, and the medals are dispensed. At this time, in the present embodiment, although the number of medals paid out varies depending on the display combination, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22), the maximum number of medals paid out (the payout upper limit) is seven. Become.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs payout end command generation and storage processing (S17). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a payout end command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The payout end command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by the command data transmission process in the interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The payout end command includes a parameter for specifying that the medal payout process has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus end check processing (S18). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 for managing an end timing of the bonus (BB) game and checks whether or not the operation of the bonus game is ended. Do. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus operation check processing (S19). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus (BB) game, and whether or not to play again. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 described later. Then, when the bonus operation check process is completed, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2, and repeats the processes after S2.

Power-on initialization process
Next, with reference to FIG. 77, initialization processing at the time of power activation performed in S1 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the setting change switch (not shown) is in the on state (S31).

  In S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that the setting change switch is in the on state (when the determination in S31 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs setting change processing (S32). The details of the setting change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 described later. Then, after the processing of S32, the main CPU 51 ends the initialization processing at power-on, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the setting change switch is not in the on state in S31 (when the determination in S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a power failure recovery process (S33). The details of the power failure recovery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 described later. Then, after the processing of S33, the main CPU 51 ends the initialization processing at power-on, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Setting change process]
Next, the setting change process performed in S32 in the initialization process (see FIG. 77) at power on will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing of the number of canceled bonus bonus games (the number of next simulated bonus bonus games) (S41). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets the value of “65535” to the number of cancellation games of the simulated bonus.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs effect lottery mode lottery processing (S42). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the setting change mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 53) based on the changed settings (settings 1 to 6) to determine the effect lottery state (mode).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the lottery result (any one of modes 0 to 7) of the effect lottery mode lottery process (S43). Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores “1” in the bit in the effect lottery state storage area (see FIG. 75) corresponding to the lottery result (any one of modes 0 to 7).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery processing of the number of simulated bonus transition games next time (S44). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table (see FIG. 54) based on the set effect lottery state (mode) to determine the next simulated bonus transition game number. In this process, when mode 3 is set, “100 to 199” is determined as the number of simulated bonus transition games next time, but in this case, the main CPU 51 further determines the number of next simulated bonus transition games The next pseudo bonus transition game number corresponding to the random value is determined with reference to the correspondence table (see FIG. 55) with the random value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the lottery result of the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery process (next simulated bonus transition game number) as the number of canceled bonus bonus games (S45). Then, after the process of S45, the main CPU 51 ends the setting change process, and also ends the initialization process (see FIG. 77) when the power is turned on.

[Disruptive return processing]
Next, the power failure recovery process performed in S33 in the initialization process (see FIG. 77) at power on will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the backup is normal (S51). In this determination process, the main CPU 51 performs error detection using a checksum value to determine whether the backup is normal.

  In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the backup is normal (when the determination in S51 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the setting value to the state before power interruption based on the backup data (S52). Then, after the processing of S52, the main CPU 51 ends the power failure recovery processing, and also ends the initialization processing (see FIG. 77) when the power is turned on.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S51 that the backup is not normal (when the determination in S51 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs power-on error processing (S53). In this process, the main CPU 51 notifies that the backup is not normal by an error display or the like.

[Medal acceptance and start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the medal reception / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether there is an automatic input request (S61). The presence or absence of the automatic insertion request is performed by determining whether the automatic insertion counter is "0". That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request when the automatic insertion counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic insertion request when the automatic insertion counter is “1” or more.

  The automatic insertion counter is data for identifying whether or not a display combination relating to replay is established in the previous unit game. When the display combination relating to the re-game is established, medals for the number inserted in the previous unit game are automatically inserted into the automatic insertion counter.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S61 that there is an automatic input request (when the determination in S61 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic input process (S62). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S69 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request in S61 (when the determination in S61 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance permission (S63). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 is accepted. The accepted medals are counted and then guided to the hopper 33.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals according to the gaming state (S64). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals to “3”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (S65). When the main CPU 51 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted in S65 (when the determination in S65 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S69 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S65 that the medal acceptance is permitted (when the determination in S65 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs medal insertion check processing (S66). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether a medal has been inserted, and adds “1” to the inserted number counter when the medal is inserted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal insertion command generation and storage processing (S67). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a medal insertion command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The medal insertion command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by command data transmission processing in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The medal insertion command includes parameters for specifying the number of inserted cards and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is the game startable number (S68). In S68, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game startable number (when the determination in S68 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65, and repeats the process from S65. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S68 that the inserted number is the game startable number (when the determination in S68 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S69 described later. In the present embodiment, the game startable number is “3”.

  After the processing of S62, if the determination in S65 is NO or the determination in S68 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether the start switch is on (S69). In S69, when the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch is not on (when the determination in S69 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S65, and repeats the process from S65.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S69 that the start switch is on (when the determination in S69 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S70). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medal is discharged from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process, and shifts the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Internal lottery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (S81). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines the current gaming state with reference to the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 69), and selects the type of internal lottery table to be used (an internal lottery table of any of FIGS. 24 to 26). Decide.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the random value for internal lottery stored in the random number storage area (S82). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as an initial value of the winning number.

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table to acquire a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random value for internal lottery (S83).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the calculation result (subtraction result) at S83 is less than “0” (negative value) (S84). In S84, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than “0” (when the determination in S84 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S87 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S84 that the calculation result is not less than “0” (when the determination in S84 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number and the winning number (S85). Specifically, the value of the operation result (subtraction result) is taken as a random number value, and the winning number is added by “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (S86). When it is determined in S86 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (if the determination in S86 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S83, and repeats the processes of S83 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, when determining in S86 that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (in the case of YES determination in S86), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S88 described later.

  Here again, returning to the processing of S84, if the determination in S84 is YES (when a digit is generated in the subtraction processing), the main CPU 51 determines the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay corresponding to the winning number in which the digit is generated. And the bonus data pointer is acquired (S87).

  After the processing of S87 or when S86 is a YES determination, the main CPU 51 refers to the symbol combination determination table (see FIGS. 27 to 35), and based on the data pointer for small winning combination and replay, the internal winning combination (display capable of winning) Role is acquired (S88). Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination (display combination capable of winning) in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 68) (S89).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is “00000000” (S90). When the main CPU 51 determines in S90 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is not “00000000” (when the determination in S90 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S95 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S90 that the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is "00000000" (in the case where the determination in S90 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the symbol combination determination table (FIG. Referring to FIG. 35), an internal winning combination is obtained based on the bonus data pointer (S91).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carryover combination storage area (S92).

  Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the carryover combination storage area and determines whether BB is being carried over (S93). When the main CPU 51 determines in S93 that the BB is not carried over (when the determination in S93 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S95 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that BB is being carried over in S93 (when the determination in S93 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the RT1 gaming state as the gaming state (S94). Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores (sets) “1” in bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 69).

  After the process of S94, or if S90 or S93 is NO, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storing area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carryover combination storing area (S95). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and shifts the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  As described above, the internal lottery process of the present embodiment is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (internal winning combination determination means) for executing the internal winning combination determination process.

[Lever on lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, a lever-on-time lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 performs a production lottery flag generation process (S101). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the effect lottery flag corresponding to the internal winning combination to the on state, and sets the other effect lottery flags to the off state. For example, when the internal winning combination of the name “F_123B1” is won, the main CPU 51 sets only the effect extraction lottery flag of the name “normal combination” to the on state (see FIGS. 24 and 25). Also, for example, when the internal winning combination of the name “F_Replay” is won, the main CPU 51 sets only the effect extraction lottery flag of the name “normal combination” to the on state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the gaming state is the BB gaming state (S102).

  In S102, when the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state is the BB gaming state (when S102 is YES determination), the main CPU 51 ends the lottery processing at the lever on time, and the processing is the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move to S8. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S102 that the gaming state is not the BB gaming state (S102 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect gaming state is the notification waiting state (S103) ).

  In S103, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect gaming state is not a notification waiting state (when the determination in S103 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S105 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S103 that the effect gaming state is the notification wait state (when the determination in S103 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the wait state for the effect gaming state (S104).

  After the process of S104 or when the determination of S103 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs a lottery process during normal (S105). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs pseudo bonus lottery (release lottery) and reel lock lottery. The details of the normal middle lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs mode shift lottery processing (S106). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs a mode shift (effect lottery state) transition lottery at the start of the simulated bonus and a lottery of the next simulated bonus transition game number. The details of the mode shift lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs stock lottery processing (S107). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs pseudo random BB (1 G series) stock lottery and long weight effect lottery. The details of the stock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 85 and 86 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel effect lottery processing (S108). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs lottery of the stop effect pattern of the reel of the simulated bonus start turn drum effect performed at the start of the simulated bonus. The details of the reel effect lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later. Then, after the processing of S108, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery processing when the lever is on, and shifts the processing to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Normal middle lottery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the normal middle lottery processing performed in S105 in the flowchart of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the effect gaming state is the normal gaming state (S111).

  In S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect gaming state is not the normal gaming state (S111 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the normal middle lottery process, and the processing is a lever on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Move to S106 of). On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect gaming state is the normal gaming state in S111 (when the determination in S111 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of cancellation games for the simulated bonus is "0". It is determined whether the current game is a game when the ceiling is established (S112).

  In S112, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of cancellation games of the simulated bonus is “0” (when the determination in S112 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the number-of-games cancellation flag to ON (S113). At this time, the main CPU 51 sets the other effect winning flag to an off state. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S112 that the number of cancellation games for the simulated bonus is not "0" (when the determination in S112 is NO), the main CPU 51 subtracts one from the number of cancellation games for the simulated bonus (S114). .

  After the processing of S113 or S114, the main CPU 51 performs pseudo bonus lottery processing (S115). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus lottery table (see FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 etc.), and based on the current effect lottery state (mode), a flag for setting and effect lottery (internal winning combination), etc. Winning / non-winning of simulated bonus, type of simulated bonus at winning and notification timing (the above-mentioned simulated bonus types “current game simulated RB”, “current game simulated BB”, “next game simulated BB” and “next game simulation simulated Determine any of the "BB".

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the lottery result of the pseudo bonus lottery process (S116). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the simulated bonus is won (S117).

  In S117, when the main CPU 51 determines that the simulated bonus is not won (when S117 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the normal internal lottery process, and the process is a lever on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Move to S106. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the simulated bonus is won in S117 (when the determination in S117 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the number-of-games cancellation flag is on (S118).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the number-of-games release flag is in the on state in S118 (when the determination in S118 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S120 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number-of-games release flag is not in the on state in S118 (when the determination in S118 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs update processing of the effect winning opportunity flag (S119). In this process, the effect winning opportunity flag corresponding to the simulated bonus winning opportunity (other than the cancellation of the number of games) is set to the on state, and the other effect winning opportunity flags are set to the off state. For example, when the lottery timing of the simulated bonus is "watermelon" and the simulated bonus is won, the watermelon cancellation flag is set to the on state, and the other presentation winning event flags are set to the off state.

  After the process of S119 or when the determination of S118 is YES, the main CPU 51 performs a simulated bonus setting process (S120). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value of the remaining number of simulated bonus games corresponding to the type of the simulated bonus won. When the type of the simulated bonus won is "current game simulated BB" or "next game simulated BB", "70" is set as the initial value of the remaining number of simulated bonus games, and the type of the simulated bonus won is " If it is the current game simulated RB or the next game simulated RB, "20" is set as the initial value of the remaining number of simulated bonus games.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an updating process of the effect game state (S121). In this process, for example, when the type of the simulated bonus won is “current game simulation RB” or “current game simulation BB”, the main CPU 51 sets a waiting state to the effect game state. Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores data “1” in bit 2 (matching wait state) of the effect game state storage area (see FIG. 74). Further, for example, when the type of the simulated bonus won is “next game simulation RB” or “next game simulation BB”, the main CPU 51 sets a notification waiting state in the effect game state. Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores data “1” in bit 1 (notice waiting state) of the effect game state storage area (see FIG. 74).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing of the number of canceled bonus bonus games (the number of next simulated bonus bonus games) (S122). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets the value of “65535” to the number of cancellation games of the simulated bonus.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel lock lottery processing (S123). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel lock lottery table (see FIG. 39 to FIG. 46) and displays the current effect lottery state (mode), winning category of pseudo bonus, flag for effect lottery (internal winning combination), etc. Based on the reel lock type based on the reel lock type (“short lock”, “freeze A”, “freeze B”, “short lock + freeze A” or “short lock + freeze B”) To decide.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not to lock the reel based on the lottery result of the reel lock lottery process (S124). In S124, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel lock is not performed (S124 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the normal internal lottery process, and the process proceeds to S106 of the lever-on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Transfer to

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel lock is to be performed in S124 (when the determination in S124 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an effect reservation flag update process (S125). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the effect reservation flag corresponding to the type of reel lock determined by the reel lock lottery to ON. For example, if the type of reel lock determined by the reel lock lottery is “short lock”, the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to the on state, and the type of reel lock determined by the reel lock lottery is In the case of "freeze A", the main CPU 51 sets the freeze A flag to the on state. Also, for example, when the type of reel lock determined by the reel lock lottery is “short lock + freeze A”, the main CPU 51 sets both the short lock flag and the freeze A flag to the on state.

  Then, after the processing of S125, the main CPU 51 ends the normal internal lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S106 of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

  As described above, the pseudo bonus lottery process (S115) during the normal lottery process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means (informing game determining means) for determining the transition to the pseudo bonus state (informing game state).

[Mode transition lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the mode transition lottery processing performed in S106 in the flowchart of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether all of the effect winning opportunities flags are off or the pseudo BB stock cancellation flag is on (S131).

  In S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S131 is satisfied (in the case of YES determination in S131), the main CPU 51 ends the mode shift lottery process, and the process is a lever on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Move to S107. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode transition lottery is not performed not only at the non-start time of the pseudo bonus but also when the game of the pseudo bonus continues due to the release of the 1 G series of pseudo BB.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S131 that the determination condition of S131 is not satisfied (in the case of NO determination in S131), the main CPU 51 performs mode shift lottery processing (S132). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus start mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 47 to 50), the current effect lottery state (mode), the type of pseudo bonus to be started, the setting and the flag for effect lottery Based on (internal winning combination) and the like, the effect lottery state (one of modes 0 to 7) of the transition destination is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a process of updating the effect / lottery state based on the lottery result of the mode transition lottery process (S133). Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery processing of the number of simulated bonus transition games next time (S134). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table (see FIG. 54) based on the set effect lottery state (mode) to determine the next simulated bonus transition game number. In this process, when mode 3 is set, “100 to 199” is determined as the number of simulated bonus transition games next time, but in this case, the main CPU 51 further determines the number of next simulated bonus transition games The next pseudo bonus transition game number corresponding to the random value is determined with reference to the correspondence table (see FIG. 55) with the random value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs update processing of the number of canceled bonus bonus games (S135). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the next simulated bonus transition game number obtained in the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery process as the number of canceled bonus bonus games. Then, after the processing of S135, the main CPU 51 ends the mode shift lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S107 of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

[Stock lottery process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 85 and FIG. 86, stock lottery processing performed in S107 in the flowchart of the lottery processing at lever on (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the effect gaming state is the normal gaming state or the notification waiting state (S141).

  In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect gaming state is the normal gaming state or the notification waiting state (when the determination in S 141 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the stock lottery process, and the process is lever lottery processing at lever-on. It moves to S108 of (see FIG. 82). On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the effect gaming state is not the normal gaming state or the notification waiting state (S141 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 determines whether the effect gaming state is in the waiting state It is determined (S142).

  In S142, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect gaming state is not in the same waiting state (when the determination in S142 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S149 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S142 that the effect gaming state is in the same waiting state (S142 is a YES determination), the main CPU 51 performs stock lottery processing (at the start of simulated bonus) (S143) . In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus start pseudo BB stock lottery table (see FIGS. 56A and 56B), and simulates based on the type of pseudo bonus to be started and the current effect lottery state (mode). Determine BB's stock win / not win.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the stock lottery process has been won (S144).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S144 that the stock lottery process has not been won (in the case of NO determination in S144), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S149 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stock lottery process has been won in S144 (when the determination in S144 is YES), the main CPU 51 adds "1" to the value of the effect reservation counter (S145). The effect reservation counter is a counter that counts the stock number of the pseudo BB, and is provided in the main RAM 53.

  After the processing of S145, the main CPU 51 performs long weight lottery processing (at the time of pseudo bonus start) (S146). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the long-weight lottery table (see FIGS. 62A to 62D) at the start of the pseudo bonus, the type of the pseudo bonus to be started and the presence or absence of winning of stock lottery (presence or absence of 1 G series of pseudo BB) Based on), determine the winning / not winning of the long-weight performance (short lock). Further, in this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the long weight generation game lottery table (see FIGS. 63 to 66), the type of pseudo bonus to be started and the presence or absence of winning of stock lottery (presence or absence of 1 G series of pseudo BB Based on), determine the occurrence game of the long weight effect. When a long weight lottery is won at the start of the simulated RB, any unit game of the second game to the 20th game during the simulated RB game period is determined as the generated game of the long weight effect. In addition, when winning a long weight lottery at the start of the simulated BB, a unit game of any of the second game to the 70th game during the simulated BB gaming period is determined as a long weight effect generation game.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the long weight lottery process (during the pseudo bonus start) is won (S147).

  In S147, when the main CPU 51 determines that the long weight lottery process (during a pseudo bonus start) is not won (when S147 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a process of S151 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S147 that the long weight lottery process (simulated bonus start) is won (when the determination in S147 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the winning result to the number of long weight generation games. (S148).

  After the processing of S148, or if S142 or S144 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current game is a longweight-effect game (S149). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current game is a long weight effect generation game, based on the set number of long weight generation games and the current remaining number of simulated bonus games. .

  In S149, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current game is not a generated game with a long weight effect (S149 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S151 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S149 that the current game is an occurrence game of the long weight effect (when the determination in S149 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to the on state (S150).

  After the processing of S150, or if S147 or S149 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs stock lottery processing (during simulated bonus) (S151). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo BB during the pseudo bonus stock lottery table (see FIG. 57), and determines the winning / not winning of the pseudo BB based on the effect lottery flag (internal winning combination).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stock lottery process has been won (S152).

  In S152, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stock lottery processing has not been won (when S152 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stock lottery processing, and the processing is a lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82). Move to S108.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S152 that the stock lottery process has been won (when the determination in S152 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs mode transition lottery processing (during a simulated bonus) (S153). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus in-progress mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 51 and 52), and transitions based on the current effect lottery state (mode) and the effect lottery flag (internal winning combination). The previous effect lottery state (any one of modes 0 to 7) is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing of the number of canceled bonus bonus games (S154). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets “65535” to the number of cancellation games of the simulated bonus. Next, the main CPU 51 performs an effect lottery process (mode) update process based on the lottery result of the mode transition lottery process (S155).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lottery processing of the number of simulated bonus transition games next time (S156). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery table (see FIG. 54) based on the updated effect lottery state (mode) to determine the next simulated bonus transition game number. In this process, when mode 3 is set, “100 to 199” is determined as the number of simulated bonus transition games next time, but in this case, the main CPU 51 further determines the number of next simulated bonus transition games The next pseudo bonus transition game number corresponding to the random value is determined with reference to the correspondence table (see FIG. 55) with the random value.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs update processing of the number of canceled bonus bonus games (S157). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the next simulated bonus transition game number obtained in the next simulated bonus transition game number lottery process as the number of canceled bonus bonus games.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a long weight lottery process (during a simulated bonus) (S158). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the pseudo bonus medium long weight lottery table (see FIG. 67), and is used as a flag for effect lottery (internal winning combination) and presence or absence of winning of stock lottery (presence or absence of 1 G series of pseudo BB). Based on the winning weight / non winning weight of the long weight production (short lock).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the long weight lottery process (during a pseudo bonus) is won (S159).

  In S159, when the main CPU 51 determines that the long weight lottery process (during a pseudo bonus) is not won (when the determination of S159 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S161 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S159 that the long weight lottery process (during a simulated bonus) is won (when the determination in S159 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to ON (S160). . If the short lock flag is already on before the process of S160 (if the process of S150 described above is performed in the current game), the main CPU 51 turns on the short lock flag in the process of S160. Do the process to maintain the

  After the process of S160 or when the determination of S159 is NO, the main CPU 51 adds “1” to the value of the effect reservation counter (S161). Then, after the processing of S161, the main CPU 51 ends the stock lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S108 of the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the stock lottery process is performed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 determines whether or not to execute 1 G series of pseudo BBs after the game period of the pseudo bonus in the game (including the start game) in the pseudo bonus (the start game is also included) Also serves as notification game continuation determination means). Further, in the present embodiment, the long weight lottery process (S146 and S158) during the stock lottery process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (lock effect determination means) for determining the presence or absence of the long weight effect and the long weight generation game.

[Reel production lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, the reel effect lottery process performed in S108 in the flowchart of the lever-on time lottery process (see FIG. 82) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the effect game state is in a waiting state (S171).

  In S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect gaming state is not in the same waiting state (S171 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the reel effect lottery process and also the lever-on lottery process (see FIG. 82). Also ends.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S171 that the effect gaming state is in the same waiting state (when the determination in S171 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs reel effect lottery processing (at the start of simulated bonus) (S172) . In this process, referring to the pseudo bonus start stop effect pattern lottery table (see FIGS. 58 to 61), the pseudo bonus start is started based on the current effect lottery state (mode), the winning type of the pseudo bonus, and the presence or absence of freeze. A stop effect pattern (one of pattern Nos. 0 to 27) of the reel in the spinning drum effect is determined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets stop line selection information of symbol combination (BIG alignment or REG alignment) to be automatically stopped based on the lottery result of the reel effect lottery processing (S173). Next, the main CPU 51 sets stop position information of symbol combinations (BIG alignment or REG alignment) to be automatically stopped based on the lottery result of the reel effect lottery processing (S174).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets stop order information (left middle right, right middle left or simultaneous) of reels to be automatically stopped based on the lottery result of the reel effect lottery processing (S175). Then, after the processing of S175, the main CPU 51 ends the reel effect lottery processing and also ends the lever-on lottery processing (see FIG. 82).

[Reel stop initialization process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 88, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the gaming state is the BB gaming state (S181).

  In S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state is the BB gaming state (when the determination in S181 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S183 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the gaming state is not the BB gaming state in S181 (when S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer as the rotation stop number. (S182).

  After the processing of S182 or when S181 is a YES determination, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initialization setting table (not shown), and based on the acquired rotation stop number, various information corresponding to the rotation stop number Is acquired (S183). In this process, the number of the stop table of the reel used at the time of the first stop to the third stop, and the information required in the control change process (when the reel is stopped in a specific order and the reel stops at a specific position) Information for reselecting the stop table is acquired again.

  In the reel stop initial setting table, the correspondence relationship between the rotation stop number, and various information such as pull-in priority order table selection data and pull-in priority order table number described later is defined. The stop table is a table that directly or indirectly defines information on the number of sliding pieces for the pressed position of the stop button. In this stop table, using defined information, the number of sliding pieces is such that the reels stop at the stop position intended by the designer so as not to cause a disadvantage to the player and to prevent the occurrence of an erroneous prize. Is defined.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72) (S184).

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S185). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initialization setting processing, and shifts the processing to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 76). The stop button non-operation counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the reel rotation start process performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a reel effect (S191). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether at least one of the effect reservation flag and various information (stop effect pattern) related to the simulated bonus start turn drum effect is set. When at least one of the effect reservation flag and various information (stop effect pattern) related to the simulated bonus start turn effect is set, the main CPU 51 determines that the reel effect is to be executed.

  In S191, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel effect is not to be executed (when the determination in S191 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game has elapsed. (S192).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that the wait time from the start of the previous game has not elapsed (when the determination in S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S192.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that the wait time has elapsed from the start of the previous game (when the determination in S192 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a reel normal acceleration process (S193). In this process, the main CPU 51 accelerates all the reels to a predetermined rotational speed, and then performs a reel acceleration control process to maintain the rotational speeds of the respective reels at a predetermined rotational speed. Then, after the processing of S193, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start processing, and shifts the processing to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  Here, returning to the processing of S191 again, when the main CPU 51 determines that the reel effect is to be executed in S191 (when the determination in S191 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a notification wait time (2000 msec) in the timer. (S194). The subtraction process (counting process) of the timer that counts the notification wait time is performed in the timer updating process during the interrupting process of FIG. 102 described later.

  After the processing of S194, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time (4.1 sec) from the start of the previous game has passed (S195). When the main CPU 51 determines in S195 that the wait time from the start of the previous game has not elapsed (when the determination in S195 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S195.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S195 that the wait time has elapsed from the start of the previous game (when the determination in S195 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs reel lock processing (S196). When reel lock ("short lock", "freeze A", "freeze B", "short lock + freeze A" or "short lock + freeze B") is determined by the reel lock lottery, this process is performed. , And the main CPU 51 execute the execution process of the determined reel lock. The details of the reel lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs an acceleration start process of the reels (S197). By this processing, pseudo bonus start spin drum effect is started. In the pseudo bonus start spinner effect of the present embodiment, at the timing immediately before the reel acceleration start processing in S197, the secondary control circuit 42 controls the pseudo bonus winning (start) notification effect (lighting effect of the notification lamp) Is done.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs effect instruction command generation and storage processing (S198). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a rendering instruction command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. Further, the rendering instruction command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by the command data transmission process in the interrupt process described later with reference to FIG. The effect instructing command data generated in S198 includes various information necessary for the effect executed by the control of the sub control circuit 42 at the time of the simulated bonus start turn drum effect.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets reel stop preparation data (S199). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets execution data of the above-described stop preparation operation 1. Specifically, while the reels are rotating, the relative positional relationship of the symbol "red 7" of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" of the middle reel 3C and the symbol "red 7" of the right reel 3R, or The rotational speed etc. of each reel is set so that the relative positional relationship between the symbol “red 7” of the reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” of the middle reel 3C and the symbol “BAR” of the right reel 3R becomes a predetermined positional relationship. Data for fine adjustment is set. This data is appropriately changed in accordance with the automatic stop effect pattern of the set reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel effect control process during preparation for stop (S200). In this process, the main CPU 51 controls the symbol "red 7" of the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" of the middle reel 3C, and the symbol "right reel 3R" while rotating the reels based on the data set in S199. The relative positional relationship between the relative positional relationship of red 7 "or the symbol" red 7 "of the left reel 3L, the symbol" red 7 "of the middle reel 3C and the symbol" BAR "of the right reel 3R is a predetermined position The rotational operation of each reel is controlled so as to be related.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether a notification wait time (2000 msec) has elapsed (S201). That is, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of the above-described stop preparation operation 2.

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S201 that the notification wait time has not elapsed (when the determination in S201 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S201. When a long freeze such as freeze A or freeze B is executed in the reel lock process of S196, YES is automatically determined in S201.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the notification wait time has elapsed in S201 (when the determination in S201 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic reel stop process (S202). In this process, the automatic stop control process of the reel is performed based on the stop effect pattern of the reel (stop pattern of the automatic stop effect of the reel) in the set pseudo bonus start turn drum effect. The details of the reel automatic stop process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs processing for displaying a simulated bonus (S203). In this process, when the symbol combination relating to the pseudo bonus is automatically stopped, the waiting time for executing various effects performed by the control of the sub control circuit 42 is set. The details of the pseudo bonus display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs pseudo bonus initialization processing (S204). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs an output process of a pseudo bonus start signal (external signal) to the external terminal board 18S, a pseudo bonus winning lock process, a stop process of reel effect, and the like. The details of the pseudo bonus initialization process will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later. Then, after the processing of S204, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start processing, and shifts the processing to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus start spinner effect is performed in the processing after S 197 in the reel rotation start processing, and this processing is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (display row effect execution means) for executing the simulated bonus start turn drum effect. Further, the main control circuit 41 executes a determination process as to whether or not the notification wait time in S201 during the reel rotation start process has elapsed. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means (elapsed time determination means) for determining whether the notification wait time has elapsed. Furthermore, the main control circuit 41 executes the reel automatic stop processing of S202 during the reel rotation start processing. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as a means (pattern automatic stop means) for executing the reel automatic stop processing.

[Reel Lock Processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the reel lock process performed in S196 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the short lock flag is in the on state (S211).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S211 that the short lock flag is not in the on state (when the determination in S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S215 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S211 that the short lock flag is in the on state (when the determination in S211 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a short lock lock time (for example, 1000 msec) (S212). The timer subtraction process for counting the execution time of the short lock is performed in the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the short lock lock time has elapsed (S213).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S213 that the short lock lock time has not elapsed (when the determination in S213 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S213. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the short lock lock time has elapsed in S213 (when the determination in S213 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the short lock flag to the off state (S214).

  After the processing of S214 or when S211 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the freeze A flag is in the on state and the current game is a pseudo bonus bonus notification game (start game) (S215) . Whether or not the current game is a pseudo bonus bonus notification game (start game) is determined based on the effect game state, and when the effect game states are in the same waiting state, the main CPU 51 is It is determined that the game is a pseudo bonus bonus notification game (start game).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S215 that the determination condition of S215 is not satisfied (when the determination in S215 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S218 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S215 that the determination condition of S215 is satisfied (when the determination in S215 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a lock time for freeze A (for example, 30000 msec) (S216). The timer subtraction process for counting the execution time of the freeze A is performed in the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the freeze A lock time has elapsed (S217).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the lock time for freeze A has not elapsed in S217 (when the determination in S217 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S217. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the freeze A lock time has elapsed in S217 (when the determination in S217 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the freeze A flag to the off state (S218).

  After the process of S218 or when S215 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether the freeze B flag is on and the current game is a pseudo bonus game (start game) (S219) .

  In S219, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S 219 is not satisfied (S219 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the reel lock processing, and the processing of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89). Move to S197. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the determination condition of S 219 is satisfied in S 219 (when S 219 is a YES determination), the main CPU 51 sets the freeze B lock time (for example, 2000 msec) and the game lock time (30000 msec) (S220). The timer subtraction process for counting these lock execution times is performed in the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the freeze B lock time has elapsed (S221).

  In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the freeze B lock time has not elapsed (when the determination in S221 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S221. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the freeze B lock time has elapsed in S221 (when the determination in S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel lock processing, and the processing starts the reel rotation start (FIG. 89). Move to S197 of reference).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the reel lock process is performed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means for generating a lock (lock execution means).

[Reel automatic stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the reel automatic stop processing performed in S202 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop effect pattern of the reel in the set simulated bonus start turn drum effect is the full turn simultaneous stop pattern (S231).

  In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop effect pattern of the reel is not the full winding simultaneous stop pattern (when the determination of S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S235 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S231 that the stop effect pattern of the reels is the full rotation simultaneous stop pattern (when the determination in S231 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the waiting time for all the cylinders simultaneous stop. (S232). Note that the subtraction process of the timer for counting the wait time for full cylinder simultaneous stop is performed in the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the waiting time for full cylinder simultaneous stopping has elapsed (S233). When the main CPU 51 determines in S233 that the wait time for full cylinder simultaneous stop has not elapsed (when the determination in S233 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S233.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S233 that the wait time for full cylinder simultaneous stop has elapsed (when the determination in S233 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs pseudo stop command generation and storage processing (S234). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a pseudo stop command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The pseudo stop command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by the command data transmission process in the interrupt process described later with reference to FIG.

  The pseudo stop command data includes information such as the type of reel stopped in the automatic stop effect of the reel. In addition, when the pseudo stop command is transmitted, the main CPU 51 sets the stop button operation flag corresponding to the reel that has been automatically stopped to the on state. Specifically, the main CPU 51 stores “1” in the bit in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 70) corresponding to the automatically stopped reel.

  After the processing of S234 or when the determination of S231 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs a reel acceleration start process (S235). In this processing, the main CPU 51 performs reel rotation control processing for one rotation from when the notification wait time (2000 msec) has elapsed to when the automatic stop of the reel is started.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets data of a stop effect pattern (any one of pattern Nos. 0 to 27) of the reel in the simulated bonus start spinner effect determined by the reel effect lottery (S236). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a check process of the reel preparation step generated in the reel stop preparation operation 1 (S237). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether the symbol position of each rotating reel is a position corresponding to the stop effect pattern of the reels.

  For example, when the stop effect pattern of the reels is a normal stop pattern of “BIG alignment”, the main CPU 51 controls the symbol “red 7” of the left reel 3L, the symbol “red 7” of the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. It is checked whether or not the symbol "red 7" is in a state of being aligned in a horizontal row (reel preparation eye) while the reels are rotating. If the symbol position of each rotating reel is not at the position corresponding to the stop effect pattern of the reels at this time, the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol position of each rotating reel stops the reel in this process. The rotation condition of the reel is adjusted to be the position corresponding to the effect pattern.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel effect control processing (S238). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs stop control of the reels so that each reel is stopped at a predetermined position in a predetermined stop order, based on the stop effect pattern of the set reels.

  Further, in this process, when the stop effect pattern of the reels is other than the full winding simultaneous stop pattern, the pseudo stop command generation and storage process described in S234 is performed every time each reel is automatically stopped. Then, when the pseudo stop command is transmitted, the main CPU 51 sets the stop button operation flag corresponding to the reel that has been automatically stopped to the on state.

  Next, after the processing of S238, the main CPU 51 ends the reel automatic stop processing, and shifts the processing to S203 of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89).

[Process when simulated bonus is displayed]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, pseudo bonus display processing carried out in S203 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the stop effect pattern of the reel in the simulated bonus start drum effect is the stop pattern of the pseudo RB (S241).

  In S241, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop effect pattern of the reel is the stop pattern of the pseudo RB (when the determination of S 241 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the display waiting time for pseudo RB (S 242) . In the period of display waiting time for the pseudo RB, various effects for notifying the start of the pseudo RB are performed by the control of the sub control circuit 42. Next, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S246 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S241 that the stop effect pattern of the reel is not the stop pattern of the pseudo RB (S241 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 determines the stop effect pattern of the reel in the simulated bonus start turn effect. It is determined whether the stop pattern is a high speed stop pattern (S243).

  In S243, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop effect pattern of the reel is the high-speed stop pattern (when the determination in S243 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a display waiting time after high-speed stop (S244). Note that, during the display waiting time period after the high speed stop, under the control of the sub control circuit 42, various effects for notifying the pseudo BB start at the high speed stop are performed. Next, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S246 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop effect pattern of the reel is not the high-speed stop pattern in S243 (when S243 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 waits for the end time of the effect by the sound at the time of pseudo BB display. Set (S245). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S246 described later.

  After the processing of S242, S244 or S245, the main CPU 51 determines whether the waiting time set in these processings has elapsed (S246). The timer subtraction processing for counting the waiting time is performed in the timer update processing during the interrupt processing in FIG. 102 described later.

  In S246, when the main CPU 51 determines that the waiting time has not elapsed (when the determination of S246 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S246. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the waiting time has elapsed in S246 (when the determination in S246 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the pseudo bonus display process and starts the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 89). Move to S204 of).

[Simulation bonus initialization processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, pseudo bonus initialization processing performed in S204 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop effect pattern of the reel in the simulated bonus start drum effect is the stop pattern of the pseudo BB (S251). In S251, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop effect pattern of the reel is not the pseudo BB stop pattern (when the determination of S251 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S256 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop effect pattern of the reel is the stop pattern of the pseudo BB in S251 (when the determination of S251 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets an output request of the external signal 1 (S252). ). Next, the main CPU 51 outputs the external signal 1 to the external terminal board 18S (S253). By this process, information on the pseudo BB start is transmitted to the hall computer / calling apparatus 100.

  After the processing of S253, the main CPU 51 sets a pseudo bonus winning lock time (4000 msec) for pseudo BB (S254). Next, the main CPU 51 performs reservation processing of a pseudo bonus END lock for pseudo BB (S255). By this processing, execution of the pseudo bonus END lock effect at the end of the set of the pseudo BB started is reserved. Then, after the process of S255, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S260 described later.

  Here, returning to the processing of S251 again, when the determination of S251 is NO, the main CPU 51 sets an output request of the external signal 2 (S256). Next, the main CPU 51 outputs the external signal 2 to the external terminal board 18S (S257). By this process, information on the start of pseudo RB is transmitted to the hall computer / calling apparatus 100.

  After the process of S257, the main CPU 51 sets a pseudo bonus winning lock time (700 msec) for pseudo RB (S258). Next, the main CPU 51 performs reservation processing of a pseudo bonus END lock for pseudo RB (S259). By this processing, the execution of the pseudo bonus END lock effect at the end time of the setting of the started pseudo RB is reserved. Then, after the process of S259, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S260 described later.

  After the processing of S255 or S259, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the set pseudo bonus winning lock time has elapsed (S260). The timer subtraction process for counting the pseudo bonus winning lock time is performed in the timer update process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  In S260, when the main CPU 51 determines that the simulated bonus winning lock time has not elapsed (when the determination of S260 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S260. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the simulated bonus winning lock time has elapsed in S260 (when the determination in S260 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a reel effect stop process (S261). In this processing, the main CPU 51 ends the simulated bonus start rotary drum effect, and then accelerates all the reels to a predetermined rotational speed, and then performs processing to maintain the rotational speeds of all the reels at a predetermined rotational speed. . That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 performs the normal acceleration process of the reel after finishing the simulated bonus start rotary effect.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs effect instruction command generation and storage processing (S262). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a rendering instruction command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The rendering instruction command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by command data transmission processing in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The effect instruction command data generated in S263 includes various information for executing various effects at the start of the pseudo bonus under the control of the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the stop button operation flag (S263). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets the stop button operation flag of each reel set in the on state in a pseudo manner in the automatic stop effect of the reels to the off state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the freeze B flag is in the on state (S 264).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S 264 that the freeze B flag is not in the on state (S 264 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 ends the simulated bonus initialization processing and also executes the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89). Also ends. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the freeze B flag is in the on state in S 264 (when the determination in S 264 is YES), whether the game lock time (30000 msec from the start of the freeze B lock) has elapsed It is determined whether or not it is (S265).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S265 that the game lock time has not elapsed (when the determination in S265 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S265. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S265 that the game lock time has elapsed (when the determination in S265 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the freeze B flag to the off state (S266). Then, after the processing of S266, the main CPU 51 ends the pseudo bonus initialization processing, and also ends the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 89).

  In addition, the waiting time (display waiting time for pseudo RB, display waiting time after high speed stop, or waiting time for effect by effect sound at the time of pseudo BB display) waiting time in S246 in the pseudo bonus display process (FIG. 92) described above The main control circuit 41 executes the digest processing of (S269) and the pseudo bonus winning lock time during the pseudo bonus initialization processing. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 is a means (notification) for performing the lock effect after the reel automatic stop processing in the simulated bonus start rotating drum effect (after “BIG alignment” or “REG alignment” is stopped). It also doubles as a start lock effect execution means).

[Import priority storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, a drawing priority priority storage process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S271). Next, the main CPU 51 performs search target reel determination processing (S272). In this process, for example, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from the rotating reels, and determines the selected reel as a search target reel.

  For example, in the process of S272, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is determined as the search target reel first. Thereafter, various processes up to S281 to be described later are performed on the left reel 3L, and when the process returns to S272 again, the middle reel 3C is determined as a search target reel next. Then, various processes up to S281 to be described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when the process returns to S272 again, the right reel 3R is determined as a search target reel next.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority order table selection process (S273). In this process, the pull-in priority order table is selected based on the internal winning combination (data pointer) and the operation stop button. The details of the pull-in priority order table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as position data of the search symbol, and sets "20" as the number of symbol checks (S274). Then, the main CPU 51 performs symbol code storage processing (S275). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the position data of the current search symbol located on the valid line of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, symbol codes corresponding to the number of effective lines are stored. The details of the symbol code storage processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storage area (see FIG. 68) based on the symbol code acquired in S275 and the data of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72) (S276). At this point, regardless of the presence or absence of the internal winning combination, the display combination storage area stores symbol combinations (displayable combinations) which may be displayed, based on the stop symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the information on the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the displayable part corresponding to the symbol code storage area) is updated for each stopped reel. At this time, the displayable part may be obtained from data prepared in advance that indicates the correspondence between the symbol of the stopped reel and the corresponding displayable part, or the symbol of the stopped reel And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 17 to 22) may be collated and acquired. When the former method is used, the correspondence between the symbol and the displayable part changes for each reel.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs a drawing priority data acquisition process (S277). In this process, for the main CPU 51, priority is given to the pull-in priority for the combination in which the bit is "1" in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 68) and the bit is "1" in the internal winning combination storage area. Acquisition priority data is acquired with reference to a rank table (not shown).

  The lead-in priority order table is a table that defines the correspondence between lead-in priority order data for each storage area type in each lead-in priority order table number and the predetermined priority order. In addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table, the drawing priority order table is used to search whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces. The priority order is data that defines the order in which the stop display (retraction) is given priority among the types of symbol combinations relating to winning. In addition, normally, the priority is set in the order of the replay, the small winning combination and the bonus from the higher one.

  In addition, when it is the symbol position where it becomes the mistake winning a prize when it makes stop, in S277, it acquires “use prohibition (000H)” as the drawing priority data. Furthermore, if the symbol position does not win an internal winning, but does not cause an erroneous prize even if it is stopped, in S277, “stoppable (001H)” is acquired as lead-in priority data.

  Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired draw-in priority order data in a draw-in priority order data storage area (not shown) corresponding to the search target reel (S278). At this time, the drawing priority order data is stored in the drawing priority order data storage area so that the value of each priority order corresponds to the bit of the storage area.

  In the drawing priority order data storage area, a storage area of priority order data is provided for each type of reel. In each drawing priority order data storage area, drawing priority order data determined according to each symbol position "0" to "19" of the corresponding reel is stored. In the present embodiment, by referring to the pull-in priority data storage area, it is searched whether there is a more appropriate number of sliding symbols in addition to the number of sliding symbols determined based on the stop table.

  In addition, the contents of the priority attraction-in data stored in the attraction priority data storage area differ depending on the type of the attraction priority table number in the attraction priority table referenced when determining the attraction priority data. Further, the higher the value of the attraction priority data, the higher the priority.

  By referring to the retraction priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priorities among the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the attraction priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the drawing priority order data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the circumferential surface of the reel. In addition, when two or more symbols with the same value of a drawing-in priority order data exist, one pattern is determined according to the priority order which a priority order table prescribes.

  Next, the main CPU 51 adds “1” to the position data of the search symbol, and subtracts “1” from the symbol check count (S279). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the symbol check count is "0" (S280).

  In S280, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol check frequency is not “0” (when S280 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S275, and repeats the processes after S275. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is "0" in S280 (when S280 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches has been searched (S281).

  When the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that the search has not been performed for the number of times for search (S281 returns NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S272, and repeats the process from S272. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that the search has been performed for the number of searches (when the determination is YES in S281), the main CPU 51 ends the drawing priority storage process and proceeds to S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 76). Transfer to

[Import priority table selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 95, the drawing priority order table selection process performed in S273 in the flowchart of the drawing priority order storage process (see FIG. 94) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not pull-in priority order table selection data is set (S291).

  When the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority order table selection data is set in S291 (when the determination in S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 71) and the operation stop button storage area. Referring to FIG. 70, the drawing priority order table number corresponding to the drawing priority order table selection data is set from the drawing priority order table selection table (not shown) (S292). Then, after the process of S292, the main CPU 51 ends the drawing priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S274 of the drawing priority order storage process (see FIG. 94).

  The drawing priority order table selection table defines the correspondence between the combination of the drawing priority order selection number and the pressing order of the stop button and the drawing priority order table number in each combination. Further, the drawing priority order table number is data for acquiring information on the priority of the display combination defined in the drawing priority order table (not shown) described above.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table selection data is not set in S 291 (when the determination in S 291 is NO), the main CPU 51 selects the pull-in priority table corresponding to the pull-in priority table number. Set (S293). Then, after the process of S293, the main CPU 51 ends the drawing priority order table selection process, and moves the process to S274 of the drawing priority order storage process (see FIG. 94).

[Symbol code storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 96, symbol code storage processing performed in S275 in the flowchart of the retraction priority storage processing (see FIG. 94) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S301). In the present embodiment, the valid line is provided with one line (crossdown line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the valid line data (S302). For example, in the case where the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire middle information of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle is set.

  Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (S303). Then, after storing the acquired symbol code in the symbol code storage area, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storage processing, and shifts the processing to S276 of the drawing priority storage processing (see FIG. 94).

[Reel stop control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the reel stop control process performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether a valid stop button has been pressed (S311). In S311, when the main CPU 51 determines that the valid stop button is not pressed (S311 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S311 and the pressing operation of the valid stop button is executed. Wait up to.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the valid stop button has been pressed in S311 (when the determination in S311 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 71) and the operation stop button storage area (FIG. 70) is updated (S312). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (S313).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S314). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S315).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs sliding symbol number determination processing (S316). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires sliding piece number determination data based on the type of stop button at the first stop, various stop tables, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs priority attraction control processing (S317). In this process, the pull-in priority order data are compared according to each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols “4” from the stop start position, and the most appropriate number of sliding symbols is determined. The details of the priority attraction control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel stop command generation and storage processing (S318). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a reel stop command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The reel stop command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by command data transmission processing in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding symbols, and the ON edge / OFF edge of the stop switch.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the sliding symbol number determination data acquired in S316, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S319). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding symbols to the stop start position, and sets the result as the planned stop position.

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets the planned stop position determined in S319 as a search symbol position (S320). Next, the main CPU 51 performs symbol code acquisition processing described with reference to FIG. 96 (S321). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 72) using the acquired symbol code (S322).

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs control change processing (S323). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (S324). In S324, when the main CPU 51 determines that the non-operation counter is not “0” (S324 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the drawing priority storing process described with reference to FIG. 94 (S325). ). Thereafter, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S311, and repeats the processes after S311.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S324 that the inactivity counter is "0" (when the determination in S324 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control processing, and the main flow processing (FIG. 76). Move to S13 of reference).

  As described above, the reel stop control process of this embodiment is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 doubles as means (stop control means) for executing stop control of the rotation of the reel (variation display of symbols).

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the priority attraction-in control processing performed in S317 in the flowchart of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 97) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 sets an acquisition priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (S331). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires data of the stop start position (S332).

  Next, the main CPU 51 sets a priority order table corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data (S333).

  In the priority order table, the number-of-sliding pieces determination data obtained based on the stop table and the range of numerical values predetermined as the number of sliding pieces (“0” to “4” when the maximum number of sliding pieces is four) The order of priority to be applied from “)” (hereinafter referred to as “priority order”) is defined. That is, in the priority order table, the order of the number of sliding symbols to be preferentially applied is determined for each piece of sliding symbol number determination data. In the present embodiment, each numerical value is searched (checked) sequentially from the lower priority order “5” of the priority order table, and the numerical value corresponding to the priority order “1” is preferentially applied as the number of sliding symbols. To make Then, in the process of S333, for example, when the number determination data of sliding symbols is "4," the data of the priority defined in the address in the priority order table corresponding to the number determination data of sliding symbols "4" is Is set.

  After the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (S334). By this processing, the priority order is checked (searched) five times in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames. Next, the main CPU 51 sets sliding piece number determination data as the sliding piece number (S335).

  Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires pull-in priority data of the stop search position (S337).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the drawing priority data acquired in S337 is equal to or more than the value of the drawing priority data acquired earlier (S338). In S338, when the main CPU 51 determines that the retraction priority data acquired in S337 is not equal to or more than the retraction priority data acquired earlier (in the case of NO determination in S338), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S340 described later. .

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S338 that the pull-in priority data acquired in S337 is equal to or higher than the pull-in priority data acquired earlier (in the case of YES determination in S338), the main CPU 51 determines the number of sliding symbols. Update (S339).

  After the processing of S339 or when the determination of S338 is NO, the main CPU 51 subtracts “1” from the value of the priority order and the number of checks (S340).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the number of checks is “0” (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is not “0” (when the determination in S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S336 and repeats the processes after S336.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the number of checks is "0" (when the determination in S341 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the finally updated number of sliding symbols (S342). Then, after the processing of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the priority attraction-in control processing, and shifts the processing to S318 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 97).

[After the third stop effect processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the third after-stop presentation processing performed in S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RB is in operation with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69) (S351).

  In S351, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RB is in operation (when the determination of S351 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop presentation processing, and the processing is in the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move to S16. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S 351 that the RB is not in operation (S 351 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the effect game state is the pseudo BB state or the pseudo RB state. (S352).

  In S352, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect gaming state is not the pseudo BB state or the pseudo RB state (in the case of NO determination in S352), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop production process and the main flow Move to S16 in (see FIG. 76). On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S352 that the effect gaming state is the pseudo BB state or the pseudo RB state (when the determination of S352 is YES), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining number of simulated bonus games (S353).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the remaining number of simulated bonus games is "0" (S354).

  In S354, when the main CPU 51 determines that the remaining number of simulated bonus games is not “0” (when the determination of S 354 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop effect processing, and the main flow (FIG. Move to S16 in 76). On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the remaining number of simulated bonus games is "0" in S354 (when the determination of S354 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets a simulated bonus END lock time (S355). At this time, if the pseudo bonus to be ended is a pseudo BB, the main CPU 51 sets 5200 msec as a pseudo bonus END lock time, and if the pseudo bonus to be ended is a pseudo RB, the main CPU 51 generates a pseudo bonus. Set 2500 msec as END lock time. The timer subtraction process for counting the pseudo bonus END lock time is performed in the timer updating process during the interrupt process of FIG. 102 described later.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the pseudo bonus END lock time has elapsed (S356). When the main CPU 51 determines in S356 that the pseudo bonus END lock time has not elapsed (when the determination in S356 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the processing of S356.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the simulated bonus END lock time has elapsed in S356 (when the determination in S356 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the normal gaming state to the effect gaming state (S357).

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the effect reservation counter (pseudo BB stock number) is “0” (S 358). In S358, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the effect reservation counter is “0” (when the determination in S 358 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the third post-stop effect processing, and the main flow ( Move to S16 in FIG. 76).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the effect reservation counter is not “0” in S 358 (when S 358 is NO), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect reservation counter (pseudo BB stock number) (S359). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the pseudo BB stock cancellation flag to the on state (S360). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the notification waiting state in the effect game state (S361). Then, after the processing of S361, the main CPU 51 ends the effect processing after the third stop and shifts the processing to S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Bonus end check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the bonus end check process performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether BB is in operation or not with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 69) (S371). When the main CPU 51 determines in S371 that the BB is not in operation (when the determination is NO in S371), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and the process proceeds to S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S371 that the BB is in operation (when the determination in S371 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0". (S372).

  In S372, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0" (when the determination in S372 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs bonus end processing (S373). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and sets the gaming state flag (BB gaming state flag) corresponding to the BB in operation to the off state. When the value of the bonus end number counter is less than “0”, it means that the payout of medals exceeds 90 during the BB gaming state.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus end command generation and storage processing (S 374). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a bonus end command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The bonus end command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by command data transmission processing in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing at the end of the bonus (S375). Then, after the processing of S375, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  Here, returning to the processing of S372 again, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” in S372 (when the determination of S372 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the number of possible winnings. The values of the counter and the possible game number counter are updated (S 376). The value of the possible wins counter is decremented by "1" when the small winning combination (the combination with the payout of medals) is displayed, and the value of the possible plays counter is "1" in one game regardless of the stop symbol. It is subtracted.

  Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the possible wins counter or the value of the possible games counter is “0” (S377). In S377, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the possible wins counter or the value of the possible games counter is not "0" (when the determination in S377 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. Then, the process proceeds to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S377 that the value of the possible number-of-winnings counter or the value of the possible number-of-games counter is "0" (when S377 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends RB. A process is performed (S378). Specifically, processing such as setting the gaming state flag (RB gaming state flag) corresponding to RB to the OFF state, clearing the values of the possible number-of-winnings counter and the possible number-of-games counter is performed. Thereafter, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and shifts the process to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Bonus operation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the bonus operation check process performed in S19 in the main flow (see FIG. 76) will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 determines whether BB is in operation (S381). When the main CPU 51 determines in S381 that the BB is not in operation (when the determination of S381 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S384 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S381 that the BB is in operation (when the determination in S381 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether RB is in operation (S382). In S382, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RB is in operation (when the determination in S382 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process proceeds to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76). Move.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S 382 that the RB is not in operation (when the determination in S 382 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs an RB operation process based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 23). (S383). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets “1” to the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 69), and the predetermined values for the possible number-of-money counter and the possible number-of-games counter Set "8"). Then, after the processing of S383, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  When S381 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether the bonus (BB) is a winning (S384). In S384, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus is not winning (when S384 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S388 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus is a prize in S384 (when S384 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 23) (S385). ). In this process, the main CPU 51 sets "1" in the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area (see FIG. 69), and sets a predetermined value ("90") in the value of the bonus end number counter. Furthermore, in this process, the main CPU 51 also performs the RB operation process of S383.

  Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S 386). Next, the main CPU 51 performs bonus start command generation and storage processing (S387). In this process, the main CPU 51 generates data of a bonus start command to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42, and stores the command data in a communication data storage area provided in the main RAM 53. The bonus start command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 by command data transmission processing in the interrupt processing described later with reference to FIG. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has been started.

  Then, after the processing of S387, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

  When the determination in S 384 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the combination related to replay (replay) has won (S 388). In S388, when the main CPU 51 determines that the combination relating to replay has not been won (when S388 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process, and the process is a main flow (see FIG. 76). Move to S2.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S388 that the role associated with re-playing has been won (if YES in S388), the main CPU 51 requests automatic insertion of medals (S389). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter. Then, after the processing of S 389, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S 2 of the main flow (see FIG. 76).

[Interrupt process under control of main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 102, interrupt processing performed in a cycle of 1.172 msec under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S391). Next, the main CPU 51 performs input port check processing (S392). In this process, signals input from various switches such as a stop switch are checked.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs timer update processing (S393). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs, for example, a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer or the like for each interrupt process.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs reel control processing (S394). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R when required to start the rotation of all the reels, and then rotates each reel at a constant speed, Drive control of three stepping motors. When the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. The main CPU 51 then waits for the updated symbol counter to coincide with the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line of the display window 4), and is applicable. The corresponding stepping motor is driven and controlled so that the rotation of the reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the normal acceleration processing, constant speed processing, and stop processing of the reels described above in the processing of S394, when the simulated bonus start rotary drum effect is set at the start of the simulated bonus, The control processing of the rotation operation and the stop operation of the reel in the simulated bonus start spinner effect is also performed.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs command data transmission processing (S395). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits various command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 42.

  Next, the main CPU 51 performs lamp 7 segment drive processing (S 396). In this process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs register restoration processing (S397). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt processing.

<Description of operation of sub control circuit>
Next, contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that various tables necessary for various processes of the sub CPU 81 described below are stored in the sub ROM 82, and various control flags, various control counters, various storage areas, and the like are provided in the sub RAM 83.

Main board communication task
First, with reference to FIG. 103, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs reception check of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when the sub CPU 81 receives a command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

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

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S 503 that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES in S 503), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S 504). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S504, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S501, and repeats the processing of S501 and thereafter.

[Registration registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S512 that there is a message in the message queue (when the determination in S512 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies gaming information from the message (S513). In this process, for example, various data specified by parameters, such as internal winning combination, type of reel whose rotation has stopped, display combination, gaming state flag, etc., is copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83 Ru.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs determination of effect contents, registration of effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 105 described later.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S515). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S516). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers lamp data (S517). Note that these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S514. After S517, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S511, and repeats the processes after S511.

[Determination content determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 105, the effect content determination process performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104) will be described. The effect data determined (registered) in the following process is data designating animation data, sound data and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered in each of the following processes, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and effects such as display of a video are executed.

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

  In S521, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the medal insertion command is received (when the determination in S 521 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs medal insertion command reception processing (S 522). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect data at the time of medal insertion (at the time of bet) based on information such as the presence or absence of medal insertion, the value of the number-of-insertions counter, and the value of the credit counter included in the medal insertion command. (sign up. Then, after the processing of S522, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S521 that it is not at the medal insertion command reception time (when the determination at S521 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the start command reception time (S523).

  When the sub CPU 81 determines in S523 that the start command has been received (when the determination in S523 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing on start command reception (S524). In this process, the sub CPU 81 is included in the start command, for example, the type of gaming state flag, the type of internal winning combination, the presence or absence of a simulated bonus winning combination, the presence or absence of a reel lock effect, the value of an effect timer, etc. Based on the effect data at game start (start time) is determined (registered). Then, after the process of S524, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S523 that the start command has not been received (when the determination in S523 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether a reel stop command has been received (S525).

  When it is determined in S525 that the sub CPU 81 is receiving the reel stop command (when the determination in S525 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing when receiving the reel stop command (S526). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs effect data at the time of reel stop based on the information such as the type of stop reel (operation stop button), the stop start position, the number of sliding symbols, and the effect number included in the reel stop command. Decide (register). Then, after the process of S526, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S525 that the reel stop command is not received (when the determination in S525 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display command is received (S527).

  In S527, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is received (when the determination in S 527 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing at the time of display command reception (S 528). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines and registers the effect number by lottery based on the type of display combination and the like. Here, the effect number is data for specifying the content of the effect to be executed this time. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S527 that the display command has not been received (when the determination in S527 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command has been received (S529).

  In S529, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the payout end command has been received (when the determination in S 529 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs a payout end command reception process (S 530). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines (registers) effect data at the end of the payout based on the information such as the number of medals paid out. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S529 that the payout end command is not received (S529 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus start command is received (S531).

  In S531, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received (when the determination in S 531 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs bonus start command reception processing (S 532). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for bonus start. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S531 that the bonus start command is not received (when the determination in S531 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the bonus end command is received (S533).

  In S533, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received (when the determination in S 533 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs bonus end command reception processing (S 534). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for ending the bonus. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S533 that the bonus end command has not been received (when the determination in S533 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the pseudo stop command is received (S535).

  In S535, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo stop command has been received (when the determination in S 535 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing upon pseudo stop command reception (S 536). In this process, the sub CPU 81 is based on information such as the type of stop reel (operation stop button), effect number, etc. included in the pseudo stop command, and the effect data at the time of reel automatic stop in simulated bonus start spinner effect Register Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S535 that the pseudo stop command has not been received (when the determination in S 535 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is the effect instruction command received (S537).

  In S537, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the rendering instruction command is being received (when the determination in S 537 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs processing when the rendering instruction command is received (S 538). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers effect data at the start of the simulated bonus start turning drum effect or at the start of the simulated bonus game, based on the information such as the effect number included in the effect instruction command. Thereafter, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination processing, and shifts the processing to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 104).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S537 that the effect instruction command has not been received (when S537 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and performs the process for the effect registration task (see FIG. 104). Move to S515.

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

  In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the game period of the simulated bonus (AT) was managed by the number of games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game period of the simulated bonus (AT) It may be managed by the number of payouts, the number of differences, etc.

  Moreover, although the example of a structure of the game machine provided with AT function was demonstrated in the said embodiment, this invention is not limited to this. The various techniques of the present invention described above can also be applied to, for example, a gaming machine having a function in which an AT function and an RT function operate simultaneously, a so-called ART function.

  Further, in the present invention, part or all of the various lottery processes and various control processes performed by the sub control circuit 42 in the above embodiment may be performed by the main control circuit 41. Further, for example, part or all of the various lottery processes and various control processes performed by the main control circuit 41 in the above embodiment may be performed by the sub control circuit 42.

<Summary>
[Long weight production]
Conventionally, in a gaming machine provided with an AT function, a gaming machine that performs AT lottery in accordance with a combination of symbols stopped and displayed is known (see, for example, JP-A-2004-201705). In the gaming machine disclosed in JP-A-2004-201505, the AT can be performed to allow the player to win without losing the role determined as the internal winning combination.

  As described above, conventionally, a gaming machine that performs AT lottery in accordance with a combination of symbols stopped and displayed is known. However, since the combination of symbols stopped and displayed is determined by the internal winning combination, in the gaming machine having such a function, the result of the AT lottery is substantially determined by the lottery determining the internal winning combination. become. Therefore, the player can easily grasp from the determined internal winning combination whether or not the AT is to be performed, and there is a fear that the player does not feel entertained with respect to the operation of the AT.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above first problem, and the first object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having an AT function in which a change is made with respect to the operation of the AT. It is to provide a technology capable of maintaining the interest in AT operation.

  In order to solve the first problem, the present invention provides a first gaming machine having the following configuration.

Input operation detection means for detecting an operation for inserting a game medium;
Start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of the insertion operation by the insertion operation detection means;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means;
Variation display means configured of a plurality of display rows, and variably displaying symbols necessary for the game based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means;
Notification means for notifying information giving an advantageous state for the player;
Informing game determination means capable of determining transition to an informing game state in which informing by the informing means can be performed when a predetermined condition is established;
In the case of starting the notification game state, notification game continuation determining means for determining whether to start the game in the notification game state again after the end of the game period of the notification game state,
Lock execution means for generating a lock that invalidates a game operation by a player for a predetermined period at a predetermined timing in the unit game;
When it is determined that the game of the notification game state is to be started again after the end of the game period of the notification game state by the notification game continuation determination means, it is determined whether the lock is to be generated by the lock execution means A lock effect determination means,
A game machine equipped with

  Further, in the first gaming machine of the present invention, when it is determined that the lock is to be generated by the lock effect determination means, after a predetermined weight time from the start of the last unit game is digested, The lock may be generated by the lock execution unit.

Further, the first gaming machine according to the present invention further includes a main control unit that performs an operation related to the progress of the game and controls the operation.
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means, the notification game continuation determination means, the lock execution means and the lock effect determination means are included in the main control unit,
The lock effect determination means determines whether or not the lock is to be generated by the lock execution means in the start unit game of the notification game state, and a unit within the game period of the notification game state to generate the lock The game may be decided.

  According to the first gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, in the gaming machine provided with the AT function, it is possible to maintain the player's interest in AT operation.

[Automatic stop effect on reels with high-speed stop pattern (shifted eyes)]
Conventionally, a gaming machine is known that has a function of executing an operation called "locking" to invalidate or delay a game for a certain period of time at a predetermined timing during the game (for example, JP-A-2011-254920) See the official gazette). In the gaming machine disclosed in JP 2011-254920 A, a reel action is performed in which 7 symbols are aligned and temporarily stopped during a lock period. The seven symbol matching reel action can effectively inform the player that a benefit (AT) is given.

  As described above, conventionally, in a gaming machine provided with an AT function, a gaming machine is known that reports that AT is provided by a reel action (reel effect) with 7 symbols. However, since this seven-pattern-matching reel action is a monotonous effect, with this technology, there is a risk that the player may not feel entertained with respect to the reel action.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above second problem, and a second object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a reel action function in which a player's interest in reel action (reel effect) is provided. To provide technology that can improve the

  In order to solve the second problem, the present invention provides a second gaming machine having the following configuration.

Input operation detection means for detecting an operation for inserting a game medium;
Start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of the insertion operation by the insertion operation detection means;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means;
Variation display means including a plurality of display rows provided with a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and circulatingly displaying the plurality of symbols based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means;
Notification means for notifying information giving an advantageous state for the player;
Informing game determination means capable of determining transition to an informing game state in which informing by the informing means can be performed for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is established;
When the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means, in the start unit game of the notification game state, the game of the notification game state during the lock period in which the game operation by the player is invalidated Display row effect execution means for executing an effect of automatically stopping a combination of a specific symbol indicating start on a predetermined virtual line straddling the plurality of display rows;
The display row effect execution means is arranged on a preparation line in a linear direction in which the specific symbol combination intersects the predetermined virtual line before the automatic stop of the specific symbol combination and the specific symbol of Create a ready state in which adjacent symbols are arranged offset by one symbol among a plurality of symbols constituting a combination, and then automatically stop the plurality of display rows in a predetermined order and combine the specific symbols Stopping the game machine on the predetermined virtual line.

  In the game machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, in the preparation state, the display row effect execution means is configured to prepare the symbols other than the predetermined symbol among the plurality of symbols constituting the combination of the specific symbols. Stops on the line and generates a state in which the display row including the predetermined symbol is in a variable display, and at the timing when the predetermined symbol included in the display row in the variable display reaches the preparation line The display row including the symbols being stopped is variably displayed again, and thereafter, the plurality of display rows are automatically stopped in a predetermined order, and the combination of the specific symbols is stopped on the predetermined virtual line. May be

Further, the second gaming machine of the present invention further includes a main control unit for performing an operation related to the progress of the game and controlling the operation.
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means, and the display row effect execution means are included in the main control unit,
Multiple combinations of the specific symbols are provided,
The preparation state may be different depending on the type of combination of the specific symbols.

  According to the second gaming machine of the present invention of the above configuration, in the gaming machine provided with the reel action function, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the reel action (reel effect).

[Simulation bonus start turn drum production]
Conventionally, it is a part (bonus part) in which a special game is started by a stop display of a special symbol combination, and when the part is internally won, a special part is carried over until the special symbol combination is displayed. A gaming machine provided with (a so-called holding role) is known (see, for example, JP-A-2011-254920). In the gaming machine of JP 2011-254920 A, since the special part is carried over until the special symbol combination is displayed, the special symbol combination could not be displayed in the unit game won by the special part. Even in this case, after the next unit game, an opportunity to display a special symbol combination again is given. In this case, there is no risk of losing the opportunity to start the special game, and even the player with poor skill can play the game with ease.

  As described above, conventionally, a gaming machine provided with a carryover role is known. However, in such a gaming machine, if the combination of special symbols can not be stopped and displayed over a plurality of unit games (games), the player may feel uncomfortable. In addition, some players do not like to be known by others that they can not display a special symbol combination.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above third problem, and the third object of the present invention is to start a special game without giving a sense of discomfort to a player regardless of skill. Providing a playable gaming machine.

  In order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a third gaming machine having the following configuration.

Input operation detection means for detecting an operation for inserting a game medium;
Start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of the insertion operation by the insertion operation detection means;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means;
Variation display means including a plurality of display rows provided with a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and circulatingly displaying the plurality of symbols based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means;
Notification means for notifying information giving an advantageous state for the player;
Informing game determination means capable of determining transition to an informing game state in which informing by the informing means can be performed for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is established;
When the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means, in the start unit game of the notification game state, after the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means, the game operation by the player is invalidated Display string effect execution means for executing an effect of automatically stopping a combination of specific symbols indicating the game start of the notification gaming state on a predetermined virtual line straddling the plurality of display strings during the lock period ,
And notification means for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined, when the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means.
The display row effect execution means is
An elapsed time determination unit that determines whether or not a specific time set in advance has passed after the start operation detection unit detects the start operation.
Automatic stop means for automatically stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line when it is determined by the elapsed time determination means that the specific time has elapsed. ,
The gaming machine, wherein the notification by the notification means is performed at a predetermined timing within the specific time.

  Starting unit of notification game state (simulated bonus state) After detecting the start operation of the game, through the rotation start operation of the reel, the combination of the specific symbols ("REG complete", "BIG complete") on the predetermined virtual line The time to stop is usually not constant because it depends on the position of the symbol that has been stopped before the start unit game of the notification game state. That is, the period (time for notification effect) in which the notification by the notification means can be performed depends on the position of the symbol which has been stopped and displayed before the start unit game of the notification game state. However, in the third gaming machine, as described above, the period from the detection of the start operation to the start of the operation of automatically stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line is the specific time (the notification wait time And the notification means performs notification within this specific time. Therefore, according to the third gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to secure the time for notification effect which does not depend on the position of the symbol which has been stopped and displayed before the start unit game of the notification gaming state.

  Further, in the third gaming machine of the present invention, after the elapsed time determination means determines that the specific time has elapsed, the variable display of the plurality of display rows is further performed one round, and The automatic symbol stopping means may start the automatic stopping operation of the combination of the specific symbols.

Further, the third gaming machine of the present invention further includes a main control unit that performs an operation related to the progress of the game and controls the operation.
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means, and the display row effect execution means are included in the main control unit,
The notification by the notification means may be performed after the predetermined wait time from the start of the last unit game is digested in the start unit game of the notification game state.

  According to the third gaming machine of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game regardless of skill.

  Further, in order to solve the third problem, the present invention provides a fourth gaming machine having the following configuration.

Input operation detection means for detecting an operation for inserting a game medium;
Start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of the insertion operation by the insertion operation detection means;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means;
Variation display means configured of a plurality of display rows, and variably displaying symbols necessary for the game based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means;
Notification means for notifying information giving an advantageous state for the player;
Informing game determination means capable of determining transition to an informing game state in which informing by the informing means can be performed for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is established;
And notification means for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined, when the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means.
When the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means, in the start unit game of the notification game state, after the predetermined wait time since the start of the last unit game is digested, the player A gaming machine characterized in that a notification by the notification means is performed during a lock period in which a game operation by the player is invalidated and before the variable display of the plurality of display rows is started.

  In the fourth gaming machine of the present invention of the above configuration, when a predetermined wait time (4.1 sec) has elapsed from the start of the previous unit game, the transition to the notification gaming state (simulated bonus state) is determined. The notification means notifies that, and then the variable display (reel rotation) operation of the display row is started. Therefore, in the fourth gaming machine, even if the pattern (such as reverse rotation) of the change display operation of the display row at the start of the notification game state is increased, the notification game state is finally generated after the start of the change display of the display row. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the specific symbol combination (“REG match”, “BIG match”) indicating the transition to the automatic stop by the effect (stop during lock). Further, as in the normal game (when the lock does not occur), since the variable display operation of the display row is started after the wait time has elapsed since the start of the previous unit game, the presence or absence of the lock occurrence is immediately determined Can be prevented. From these things, according to the fourth gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, the effect (lighting effect of the notification lamp) for notifying that the transition to the notification game state has been determined is made more effective. be able to.

  Further, in the fourth gaming machine of the present invention, when the transition to the notification game state is further determined by the notification game determination means, in the start unit game of the notification game state, during the lock period, After the notification by the notification means is performed, the variable display of the plurality of display rows is started, and thereafter, a predetermined symbol combination indicating the game start of the notification gaming state is straddled over the plurality of display rows. A display row effect execution means may be provided to execute an effect of automatically stopping on a virtual line.

Further, the fourth gaming machine of the present invention further includes a main control unit that performs an operation related to the progress of the game and controls the operation.
The internal winning combination determination means, the stop control means, the notification game determination means, and the display row effect execution means are included in the main control unit,
The display row effect execution means is
After the combination of the specific symbols is automatically stopped on the predetermined virtual line, a notification start lock effect execution means may be provided which generates a lock for disabling the game operation by the player for a specific period.

  Also in the fourth gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of starting a special game regardless of skill.

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Claims (1)

Input operation detection means for detecting an operation for inserting a game medium;
Start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by the player based on the detection of the insertion operation by the insertion operation detection means;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means;
Variation display means including a plurality of display rows provided with a plurality of symbols necessary for the game, and circulatingly displaying the plurality of symbols based on the detection of the start operation by the start operation detection means;
Stop operation detection means for detecting a stop operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determination means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means;
Notification means for notifying information giving an advantageous state for the player;
Informing game determination means capable of determining transition to an informing game state in which informing by the informing means can be performed for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is established;
When the transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means, in the start unit game of the notification game state, after the start operation is detected by the start operation detection means, the game operation by the player is invalidated Display string effect execution means for executing an effect of automatically stopping a combination of specific symbols indicating the game start of the notification gaming state on a predetermined virtual line straddling the plurality of display strings during the lock period ,
Notification means for notifying that transition to the notification game state has been determined when transition to the notification game state is determined by the notification game determination means;
Main control means for transmitting information, including at least the notification game determination means and the display string effect execution means;
And sub-control means for receiving information transmitted from the main control means and performing control based on the received information;
The display row effect execution means is
An elapsed time determination unit that determines whether or not a specific time set in advance has passed after the start operation detection unit detects the start operation.
Automatic stop means for automatically stopping the combination of the specific symbols on the predetermined virtual line when it is determined by the elapsed time determination means that the specific time has elapsed. ,
The notification means is
A first notification unit controlled by the main control means;
A second notification unit controlled by the sub control unit and larger than the first notification unit;
The notification by the notification means is performed at a predetermined timing within the specific time, which is a timing prior to the automatic stop by the symbol automatic stop means ,
The display row effect execution means has display row standby means capable of executing standby processing for waiting for the start of automatic stop of the display row until the elapsed time determination means determines that the specific time has elapsed. ,
The notification by the notification means is performed so that the notification is completed during execution of the waiting process,
In the effect by the display row effect executing means, after the combination of the specific symbols is automatically stopped on the predetermined virtual line straddling the plurality of display rows, the main control means automatically generates the combination of the specific symbols. Transmitting, to the sub-control means, predetermined information indicating that it has stopped;
The notification of information giving an advantageous state for the player by the first notification unit after the transmission operation of the predetermined information by the main control means, and the information giving an advantageous condition for the player by the second notification unit A game machine characterized in that notification is performed .

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