JP6549652B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In gaming machines such as pachislot machines, it is generally performed to attract the interest of the player to the bonus gaming state in which the bonus operation is performed. As a result, in the gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, the player's interest has been reduced.

  Therefore, in recent years, in order to improve the interest of the player in gaming states other than the bonus gaming state, an AT (assist time) for notifying an internal winning combination is awarded on the condition of winning a predetermined internal winning combination. A gaming machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, the game is promoted in expectation of winning a predetermined internal winning combination.

  In addition to the AT, there is also a gaming machine provided with a so-called ART, which provides an RT (Replay Time) in which Replay wins with high probability (see, for example, Patent Document 2). As gaming machines equipped with ART, there are also proposals that output different BGMs during ART and non-ART and suggest that they are in ART as a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a patent) Reference 3).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2007-29643 JP 2001-120707 A JP, 2010-51492, A

  Here, in the gaming machine in which a benefit such as ART can be given to the player in this manner, it is required that the player is expected to be given the benefit.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of making a player expect a bonus to be provided.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machine.
(I) variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays;
A role determining means for determining a winning combination based on a predetermined start timing;
Stop operation means capable of receiving a stop operation by a player;
Stop control means for deriving a display result by stopping variable display on the variable display means based on the winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the stop operation;
When a specific combination is determined as a winning combination by the combination determining means, a privilege giving means capable of giving a privilege;
Providing an effect executing means for executing an effect;
The effect execution means includes sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound at a predetermined timing when the variable display of the identification display is started,
A first effect and a second effect are provided as effects that can be executed triggered by a predetermined operation corresponding to the predetermined start timing,
The first effect is an effect of outputting a specific sound different from the predetermined sound at a timing later than the predetermined timing when the predetermined sound is not output at the predetermined timing,
The second effect is an effect that can be performed when the specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the combination determination means,
The effect executing means is
After performing the first effect, it is possible to output the specific sound in response to a specific operation, and when the specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the combination determination means, After performing one rendition, it is possible to execute the second rendition triggered by the particular operation,
A game machine characterized by
(II) The gaming machine of (I) above,
The specific operation is acceptable in a specific period after the predetermined operation,
The effect executing means is
If the specific operation is not performed in the specific period, control can be performed so as not to execute the output of the specific sound or the second effect scheduled to be performed in response to the specific operation.
It is characterized by

(1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping displaying a plurality of symbols;
Replay low probability gaming state (for example, RT1) with low probability of winning of replay that can play unit games without inserting gaming media (for example, medals), Replay high probability gaming state with high probability of winning of the replay (for example, RT3) Of the plurality of internal lottery tables provided corresponding to the gaming state at least including the gaming state), referring to the internal lottery table according to the current gaming state, the internal winning combination is made from the plurality of roles. Internal winning combination determination means (for example, main control circuit 71 described later) to be determined;
A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and receiving the player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding a stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to the player operating the stop operation means For example, a stop switch 7S described later, and
Stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for stopping variable display of symbols on the symbol display means in response to the stop command signal being output;
The stop of the plurality of stop operation means for winning the specific combination when winning a specific combination of the plurality of combinations (for example, 15 small combination, upper row replay, middle range replay described later) AT giving means (for example, a sub control circuit 72 described later) for giving an AT for performing notification of assist information (for example, the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) related to operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
AT set number counting means which adds the number of AT sets when the AT is given by the AT giving means and subtracts the number of AT sets when the AT is executed (for example, the sub control circuit 72 described later, AT sets) Counter),
The ART starting means (for example, the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 to be described below) start ART during the replay low probability gaming state and the AT through ART preparing during the replay low probability gaming state and the AT. )When,
When the ART is executed, the ART game number is selected when the ART is executed from a plurality of ART game numbers (for example, 50 games, 100 games, or 200 games), which is the number of games for executing notification of the assist information ART game number selection means (for example, a sub control circuit 72 described later)
The predetermined information (for example, stop) for displaying the transition symbol combination (for example, the symbol combination corresponding to RT2 transition lip and RT3 transition lip) to shift the gaming state from the replay low probability gaming state to the replay high probability gaming state Reporting means (for example, a sub control circuit 72 described later) for reporting the buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in order of pressing and the assist information in the AT;
BGM output means (for example, speakers 9L and 9R) for outputting BGM at the start of the ART preparation;
BGM selection means (for example, a sub control circuit 72 described later) for selecting the BGM to be output in the BGM output means from a plurality of predetermined BGMs (for example, Olympus 100 only, Olympos (1), Poseidon);
BGM output control means (for example, a sub control circuit 72 described later) for performing control to output the BGM selected by the BGM selection means from the BGM output means;
Game machine (for example, pachislot 1) equipped with
The plurality of ART game numbers include a first ART game number (e.g., 100 games) and a second ART game number (e.g., 50 games) smaller than the first ART game number ,
The ART game number selection means is
In the replay low probability gaming state, when the number of AT sets counted by the AT number-of-sets counting means is zero, when executing the first hit AT provided by the AT giving means, the second ART number of games played It is easier to select the number of first ART games compared to
A chained ART corresponding to an AT when the number of AT sets counted by the AT set number counting unit is 1 or more in the replay low probability gaming state, or the AT provision when the ART is under preparation or the ART It is easy to select the second ART number of games compared to the first ART number of games when executing the consecutive ART corresponding to the AT given by the means,
The plurality of BGMs are selected by the first BGM (for example, dedicated to Olympus 100) selected only when the first ART game number is selected by the ART game number selection means, and the AT game number selection means Including a second BGM (eg, Olympus (1)) that can be selected when the second ART game number is selected,
The BGM output means, when executing the AT provided by the AT giving means in the replay low probability gaming state from the end of the ART until a predetermined number of games (for example, a precursor game number, 32 games) elapses, When the first ART game number is selected by the AT game number selection means, the second BGM is outputted from the BGM output means during the ART preparation, and the first BGM is outputted from the BGM in the ART. A game machine characterized by executing control to output from an output means.

  According to the gaming machine of (1), it is easy to select the first ART game number when executing the first hit ART, and it is easy to select the second ART game number when executing the consecutive ART, BGM The first BGM includes the first BGM selected only when the ART game count is the first ART game count, and the second BGM that may be selected when the second ART game count is selected. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the number of ART games when the AT provided is executed in the replay low probability gaming state from the end of the AT until the predetermined number of games has elapsed (for example, the maximum prognostic game number digest) is the first ART number of ARTs. In the case of the number of games, the second BMG output when the number of ART games is small during ART preparation is output, and in the case of ART, it is exclusively used when the number of ART games is greater than the second ART games The first BGM is output. Thus, since the BGM in preparation for ART is different from the number of ART games actually executed, it becomes difficult to recognize the number of ART games. Also, since the first ART game number is easy to be selected in the first hit ART, and the second ART game number is easy to be selected in the continuous mode ART, the BGM in the ART preparation is made the second BGM, and it is in the ART. If BGM is the first BGM, it will be difficult to distinguish whether the ART to be executed this time is the first hit ART or the ART of consecutive villas. Therefore, depending on the type of BGM, before being notified that the game has been transferred to ART, the player may recognize whether it is the first hit ART or the ART at the time of continuous play, or the number of ART games may be recognized. To prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make a player expect to receive a benefit.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of a pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the transition transition of the main RT state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition conditions etc. regarding the transition transition of the game state of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the external structure of pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of a pachislot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of a pachislot machine. It is a related figure of the winning combination by distinction of internal winning combination and stop operation order. It is a symbol arrangement table. It is an internal winning table for the general gaming state (RT0). It is an internal winning table for RT1 gaming state. It is an internal winning table for RT2 gaming state. It is an internal winning table for RT3 gaming state. It is an internal winning table for RT4 gaming state. It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination determination table. It is a symbol combination table (bonus). It is a symbol combination table (Replay). It is a symbol combination table (Replay). It is a symbol combination table (Replay). It is a symbol combination table (Replay). It is a symbol combination table (small part). It is a symbol combination table (RT operation symbol). It is a figure which shows an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a symbol code storage area. It is a figure which shows a display combination storage area. It is a figure which shows a pressing order storage area. It is a figure which shows the action | operation stop button storage area. It is a figure which shows a game state flag storage area. (A) is a lock lottery table of reels, and (B) is a lottery table of freeze. (A) is a left first stop table, and (B) is a right first stop table. It is a figure which shows a drawing-in priority data storage area. It is a priority table. It is a rotation stop initialization table. It is a figure which shows a drawing-in priority table selection table. It is a symbol pattern selection table. It is a figure showing the explanation of the game state by the side of a sub. It is a symbol pattern table. Condition code table. It is an AT lottery table for winning history. It is a ART game number distribution lottery table (at the first hit). It is a ART game number distribution lottery table (during a row). It is an ART lottery table. It is a figure which shows description of a mode. It is a mode transition lottery table. It is a mode transition lottery table. ART start stage lottery table. It is a BGM priority table. It is a special BGM lottery table. It is a time chart for explaining special BGM. It is a reproduction | regeneration timing lottery table. It is a time chart for explaining special BGM. It is a symbol table lottery table in mode 1. It is a symbol table lottery table in mode 2. It is an effect group table lottery table. It is an effect lottery table. It is an effect lottery table. It is a GOD button lottery table. It is a flash lottery table at GOD prize winning. It is a premiere G-ZONE transition lottery table. It is a mode transition lottery table. It is a main flowchart which shows the main processing which main CPU performs. It is a main flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a main flow chart which shows lock lottery processing. It is a flow chart which shows reel stop initialization processing. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing-in priority storing process. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing-in priority order table selection process. It is a flow chart which shows reel stop control processing. It is a flow chart which shows design code storage processing. It is a flowchart which shows a priority attraction-in control process. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing. It is a flow chart which shows bonus end check processing. It is a flow chart which shows bonus operation check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption processing by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the power activation by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination processing by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of medal input reception by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows AT set number addition lottery processing by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mode process by control of sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of first hit by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect lottery process by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of reel stop command reception by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of the display command reception by control of sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of collision ART start by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the collision by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the count process by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART start time process by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process in G-ZONE (A) by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of ART display by control of sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows winning a prize history processing by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ceiling setting process by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the input state command reception by control of sub CPU.

[Pachislot functional flow]
Embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

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

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value to determine an internal winning combination. By the determination of the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols permitting display along the effective line (center line 8 in FIG. 6) described later is determined. It should be noted that as a type of combination of symbols, there are provided one related to the "winning" in which the player is given a privilege such as payout of medals, the operation of replay, etc. and the other related to so-called "loss". There is.

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

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

  The reel stop control means uses the specified time to display the combination of symbols as much as possible along the effective line when the internal winning combination permitting display of the combination of symbols relating to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated so as not to be displayed along the effective line using the above-mentioned prescribed time Stop.

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

  In the present embodiment, the first stop operation (operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which is performed first when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, is the first operation. The stop operation performed subsequent to the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed subsequent to the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, the stop control associated with the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop, and the stop controls associated with the second stop operation and the third stop operation are referred to as a second stop and a third stop, respectively.

  Further, in the pachi slot 1, various effects are performed using the output of the image performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the output of the sound performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or the combination thereof in the above-described series of flows.

  When the player operates the start lever 6, a random value for presentation (hereinafter, random number for presentation) is extracted separately from the random number used to determine the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determination means (sub-CPU 81 described later) randomly determines what is to be executed this time out of a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination.

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

<Transition of gaming state>
The Pachislot 1 according to the present embodiment transitions to a main RT state advantageous to the player, or an AT (notification of stop operation order for winning an internal winning combination maintaining the main RT state advantageous to the player). With assist time) and ART (assist replay time), even if the extracted random number is the same, the internal winning combination determined is different, and the winning probability is the same even if the internal winning combination is the same. It contains multiple main RT states that may be different.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “AT” is a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for winning a specific combination (15 small pieces, upper level replay, middle level replay, RT2 transition replay, or RT3 transition replay). The state or period in which the order of pushing is notified is referred to, "ART" is "AT", and a state or period in which the winning probability of replay is high.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, and an RT4 gaming state are provided as the plurality of gaming states. In the following, the normal gaming state may be referred to as "RT0 gaming state".

  In each of the RT0 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the probability that the player is given a benefit such as the operation of replay is different. That is, upper replays 1 to 9 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "upper reps"), middle replays 1 to 27 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "intermediate reps"), in which a privilege such as the operation of replay is given to the player Special replays 1 to 40 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special reps"), RT0 migration replays 1 to 9 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT0 migration reps"), RT1 migration replays 1 to 27 (hereinafter collectively referred to as generically "RT1 transition rep", RT2 transition replay 1 to 36 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 transition rep"), RT2 finalized replay 1 to 33 (hereinafter generically referred to as "RT2 finalized rep"), RT3 transition Replays 1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT3 migration rep”), RT4 migration Replay 1 to 92 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT4 migration rep”, upper row ripple to RT4 transition ripple The probability of that Replay ") is determined as an internal winning combination are different from each other. In FIG. 9 described later, upper stage replays 1 to 9 are upper stage reps 1 to 9, middle stage replays 1 to 27 are middle stage reps 1 to 27, special replays 1 to 40 special reps 1 to 40, and RT0 transition Replays 1 to 9 RT0 migration Rips 1 to 9, RT1 migration Replays 1 to 27 RT1 migration Rips 1 to 27, RT2 migration Replays 1 to 36 RT2 migrations Rips 1 to 36, RT2 final Replays 1 to 33 RT2 finalized 1 to 33, RT3 transitional replay 1 to 3 are abbreviated as RT3 transitional lip 1 to 3, and RT4 transitional replay 1 to 92 are abbreviated as RT4 transitional lip 1 to 92, respectively. Also, in FIGS. 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, upper level replay, middle level replay, special replay, RT0 transition replay, RT1 transition replay, RT2 transition replay, RT2 finalized replay, RT3 transition replay In the case where each number is added to RT4 transition replay and indicated, "replay" is abbreviated as "rip".

  In the present embodiment, the probability that Replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the lowest in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the second lowest in the RT2 gaming state, and the highest in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state. In the following, the RT0 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state may be in the low RT gaming state, and this low RT gaming state is disadvantageous to the player because the probability of replay is low. The RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state may be in the high RT gaming state, and this high RT gaming state is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of replay is high. Also, RT1 gaming state may be referred to as replay low probability gaming state, RT2 gaming state may be referred to as mid-term gaming state, and RT3 gaming state may be referred to as replay high probability gaming state , RT4 gaming state may be referred to as special replay high probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, although the halfway game state is only the RT2 gaming state, a plurality of halfway game states may be provided. For example, when the RT0 gaming state is defined as the replay low probability gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state is defined as the replay high probability gaming state, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are defined as the halfway gaming state. The state of midway game state is a state passed through in the process of transitioning from a state with low replay probability to a state with high replay probability, and avoids accidental transition from a state with low replay probability to a high state. Since it is a thing, the height of the replay probability in a halfway game state should just be set suitably.

2 and 3 show diagrams for explaining transition transition of the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 2, the transition condition to the RT0 gaming state is that the RT0 transition lip is won. And the gaming state which may shift to the RT0 gaming state, that is, the gaming state in which the RT0 transitioning lip may win, is the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

  The condition for transition to the RT1 gaming state is that an RT operation symbol to be described later is displayed or that an RT1 transition lip is won. The RT operation symbol is a combination of symbols that may be displayed depending on the order of the player's stop operation (pushing order) and the timing of the stop operation when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined, and the details will be described in detail. Will be described later. The gaming states that may be shifted to the RT1 gaming state are the RT0 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state.

  In addition, the transition condition to the RT2 gaming state is that the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 decision lip wins. The gaming state that may shift to the RT2 gaming state, that is, the gaming state in which the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 finalized lip may win, is the RT1 gaming state.

  Also, the condition for transition to the RT3 gaming state is that the RT3 transition lip is won. And, the gaming state which may shift to the RT3 gaming state, that is, the gaming state in which the RT3 transition lip may win, is the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state.

  In addition, the transition condition to the RT4 gaming state is that the RT4 transition lip is won. And, the gaming state which may shift to the RT4 gaming state, that is, the gaming state in which the RT4 transition lip may win, is the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state. In addition, the transition condition from the RT4 gaming state to another gaming state is that the RT3 transition lip wins, or that the RT operation symbol is displayed. Here, as described later, in the RT4 gaming state, a notification for the stop operation may be performed, and the RT operation symbol is not displayed as long as the notification is followed. Therefore, in the state where the notification is performed, the RT4 gaming state continues until the RT3 transition lip is won.

  Here, since the possibility of transitioning from the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state is extremely low, the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state is transitioned to the RT3 gaming state to shift to the RT4 gaming state There is a need. In other words, it is necessary to win the RT2 transition lip in the RT1 gaming state.

(RT1 Transition Lip)
The RT1 transition ripple may be won when the data pointer 12 described later is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, in the RT3 gaming state, the RT1 transition lip is determined as an internal winning combination, and the player wins only when the order of the stop operation of the player matches the predetermined order of the stop operation (see FIG. 9 data pointers (see internal winning combination 12). This RT1 transition lip is to fall from the RT3 gaming state, which has a high winning probability of replay, to the RT1 gaming state, which has a low winning probability of replay. The stop operation order in which the RT1 transition ripple is won is the left first stop, and in the case of ART (see FIG. 37), the order of the stop operation for avoiding the winning of the RT1 transition ripple is notified.

(RT2 Transition Lip, RT2 Finalized Lip)
Here, the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 determination lip will be described. In the RT1 gaming state, when the data pointers 4 to 7 and 14 to 18 to be described later are determined as internal winning combinations, there is a possibility that the RT2 transition ripple or the RT2 determination ripple is won. Specifically, in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 finalized lip are determined as an internal winning combination, and only when the order of the player's stop operation matches the predetermined stop operation order. Win a prize. FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operations in which the RT2 transition ripple and the RT2 determination ripple are to be won. In order to inform the player of the order of the stop operation such that the RT2 transition ripple or the RT2 determination ripple is won, the pachislot 1 may notify the order of the stop operation. By receiving such notification, the player can shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

By the way, referring to FIG. 9, when the data pointers 4 to 7 are determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is the stop operation for the left reel 3L, the RT2 transition lip is won There is no The pachi slot 1 may inform the player of the order of the stop operation, but on the other than the left reel 3L as the first stop operation in a state where the notification of the stop operation is not performed, that is, the stop operation for the reels 3C and 3R. In the event of a failure, a penalty for informing the order of the stop operation is given. Therefore, in the state where the notification of the stop operation is not performed, the player performs the stop operation on the left reel 3L as the first stop operation.
By providing such a penalty, transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state basically does not occur (unless the penalty is ignored) in the state where the notification of the stop operation is not performed.

(RT3 Transition Lip)
It should be noted that, even if the game is performed ignoring the penalty, even if it shifts to the RT2 gaming state, RT2 to shift from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (high RT gaming state, replay high probability gaming state), RT2 It is necessary to win the RT3 transition lip in the gaming state. However, as in the case of the RT2 transition ripple, the RT3 transition ripple is awarded only when the order of the player's stop operation is appropriate (see data pointers (internal winning combinations) 8 to 11 in FIG. 9). At this time, as in the case of the RT2 transition ripple, the RT3 transition ripple must carry out the first stop operation on the reels other than the left reel 3L, and if the order of the stop operations is not appropriate, then RT0. Transition Lip wins, and it shifts to RT0 gaming state. Therefore, even if the penalty is ignored and the transition to the RT2 gaming state is made, then the transition to the high RT gaming state becomes very difficult.

(RT operation pattern)
In addition, even if the game is performed ignoring the penalty, even if it shifts to the RT3 gaming state, if the RT operation symbol is displayed in the RT3 gaming state, it shifts to the RT1 gaming state again. Here, the RT operation symbol is a combination of symbols that may be displayed depending on the order of the player's stop operation and the timing of the stop operation when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined. Note that FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operation in which the RT operation symbol is displayed. As shown in FIG. 9, when the data pointers 28 to 58 are determined as the internal winning combination, if the order of the stop operation of the player is appropriate, any one or the middle of the lower part small winning combination 1 to 9 If any of the small players 1 to 27 wins, the order of the stop operation is not appropriate and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate, the RT operation symbol is displayed. As described above, in the RT3 gaming state, since the RT operation symbol is displayed depending on the order of the stop operation and the timing of the stop operation, the RT3 gaming state is maintained thereafter even if the penalty is ignored and the transition to the RT3 gaming state occurs. It will be difficult to do. Similarly, in the RT3 gaming state, there is a possibility of winning of the RT1 transition lip, and transition to the RT1 gaming state also occurs by the winning of the RT1 transition lip. In the RT3 gaming state, since the order of the stop operation for avoiding the winning of the RT1 lip is not notified unless the AT is in progress, even if the penalty is ignored and the transition to the RT3 gaming state is made, the presence of the RT1 transition lip After that, maintaining the RT3 gaming state becomes even more difficult.

  Note that the bold frame in FIG. 9 indicates the winning combination in the case of the order (appropriate order) of the stop operation which is advantageous to the player in the pachislot machine 1. For example, in the internal winning combination (winning number) 4, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the upper replay or middle replay is won, and when the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the RT2 transition replay When the first stop operation is performed on the middle right / left or right reel 3R, the RT0 transition replay is won. That is, in the bold frame stop order, the RT2 transition replay wins and shifts to the RT2 gaming state, whereas in any other stop order, it shifts to the RT0 gaming state or does not accompany the transition of the gaming state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the gaming state, what is most advantageous for the player is the middle left and right which is the stop order surrounded by a thick line.

  A transition diagram of the gaming state in consideration of the transition of the gaming state in the order of such stop operation is shown in FIG. In the following, the transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player may be referred to as "rising" or "promotion", and the transition to a gaming state disadvantageous to the player may be "fall" or "demotion" It may be said. More specifically, transitioning to a gaming state having a large number of RTs may be referred to as "rising" or "promotion", and transitioning to a gaming state having a small number of RTs may be referred to as "falling" or "demotion."

<Grant of AT>
In the present embodiment, the AT assignment (ie addition to the AT set counter) is (1) AT lottery based on the winning history between 5 games (the current game and the last 4 games), or (2) the current AT lottery based on mode is performed by winning one of two AT lottery. Each AT lottery will be specifically described below.

(1) AT lottery based on the winning history among five games (S892 to S894 in FIG. 99)
Pachislot 1 stores a history of the winning combination (display combination) in each game or the winning combination (internal winning combination) in each game, and gives an AT when the history satisfies a predetermined condition. Do the AT lottery for. By the way, in the high RT gaming state and the low RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is different, and in the case of AT (or ART) and not AT (or ART), the order of the stop operation is Probability that the internal winning combination is actually won because the presence or absence of notification is different (If there is a notification, the lower part minor 1 to 9 etc. will always win, but if there is no notification, RT operation symbol or RT1 transition ripple Is displayed) is different.
Therefore, for example, when it is decided to perform AT lottery based on the number of times that replays have been won consecutively, or the number of times that the lower part minor players 1 to 9 etc. have won continuously, a replay such as ART serves as an internal winning combination. In the gaming state where the probability of being determined is high and the order of the stop operation is informed, the AT lottery is frequently performed.
Therefore, in Pachislot 1, the history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is managed according to the gaming state, and as a result, the conditions for performing the AT lottery are also different according to the gaming state.

(Management of history of display role (internal winning combination))
The management of the history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is performed by symbol pattern tables A and B as shown in FIG. Here, the usage of symbol pattern tables A and B is performed according to the symbol pattern selection table shown in FIG.
The history of the display combination (internal winning combination) used for the AT lottery is appropriately displayed on the history display area 5 c of the liquid crystal display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. At this time, the display on the history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 differs depending on the history code and the symbol pattern table. For example, in the case of the history code "1", "yellow 7" is displayed in the symbol pattern table A, and the symbol In the case of the pattern table B, "yellow feather" is displayed. In the history code "2", "blue 7" is displayed in the symbol pattern table A, and "blue feather" is displayed in the symbol pattern table B. That is, when the upper small characters 1 to 9 and the middle small characters 1 to 27 replay are won, "yellow 7" is displayed on the symbol pattern table A defined in the main RT state and the gaming state on the sub side in FIG. In the pattern table B, "yellow feather" is displayed. On the other hand, when the replay (RT4 transition ripple, excluding the special ripple) wins, “blue 7” is displayed in the symbol pattern table A, and “blue feather” is displayed in the symbol pattern table B.

(Condition of AT lottery)
Further, the condition of AT lottery is performed by a condition code as shown in FIG. For example, referring to the condition code “1”, if “3 blue 7” is displayed in three consecutive lines on the liquid crystal display 5, the condition code “1” is satisfied, and the predetermined probability (1000/32768 AT lottery to win in) is performed. Here, as described above, “blue 7” is a history display that is displayed on the condition that the replay is won when the symbol pattern table A is selected in the symbol pattern selection table.
As described above, in Pachi-Slot 1, the conditions for AT lottery are performed to manage the history of the display combination (internal winning combination) according to the symbol pattern table and to control whether or not AT lottery is performed based on this history. Will also differ depending on the symbol pattern table to be referenced.

For example, the conditions under which AT lottery is performed when symbol pattern table A is referred to are that the replay is won for a specific number of times or more continuously (three consecutive times or more) during five games, and small players 1 to 9 etc. It is to win (consecutive condition codes “1” to “6” are equivalent) continuously (more than three consecutive times) a specific number of times or more.
The conditions under which the AT lottery is performed when the symbol pattern table B is referred to are that the small winning combination 1 to 9 etc. are winning five times in a row during five games (corresponding to the condition code “7”), white The feather target replay is to be won five times in a row (corresponding to the condition code “17”).
In addition, AT lottery based on history is when either symbol pattern table A or B is referred to, and SB or special lip is won or won twice or more (condition code "8" to "11" However, the RT4 transition lip or special small winning combination is performed twice or more (condition code “12” corresponds).

  Here, in the RT4 gaming state, the probability that the RT4 transitional lip or the special lip (data pointer 15 to 19) is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (see FIGS. 11 to 15). . Therefore, in the case of transitioning to the RT4 gaming state, the second condition is easily satisfied, and it becomes easy to win the AT lottery. As a result, when transitioning to the RT4 gaming state, the set number addition is performed until the RT3 transitioning lip is won.

It should be noted that, in the RT4 transition lip, the AT is awarded only upon winning, regardless of the AT lottery based on the winning history (S697, S698 in FIG. 92). That is, when the RT4 transition lip wins twice during five games, the AT is awarded based on the winning of the RT4 transition lip in addition to the AT lottery based on the winning history.
Here, although the details are omitted, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is stopped and displayed at the time of the stop operation of the player (that is, the player aims and performs the stop operation) in the RT4 transition lip On the other hand, the special lip does not stop displaying "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" even if the player aims at the stop operation and "Red 7-Red 7-Other", "Red 7-Other- As shown in red 7 "and" others-red 7-red 7 ", two" red 7 "are aligned and displayed as a stop (so-called" tempay ").
Therefore, when the player shifts to the RT4 gaming state, the player can receive an AT based on the winning of the RT4 transition lip by performing the stop operation aiming at “red 7”. At this time, by stopping and displaying “red 7-red 7-red 7”, AT can be acquired reliably, while “red 7-red 7” as in “red 7-red 7-other”. Even when 7-red 7 "is not displayed in a stopped state, the AT can be acquired by AT lottery based on the winning history.

(2) AT lottery based on the current mode (S613 to S615 in FIG. 88)
Also, in Pachi-slot 1, AT lottery is performed based on the current mode and the internal winning combination, and AT is awarded when winning. Here, the “mode” is information defining the probability of winning the AT lottery, and is shown, for example, in FIG. In FIG. 44, the larger the mode, the higher the probability of winning AT lottery. The pachi slot 1 has a plurality of modes, and mode transition is performed between the respective modes by arbitrary lottery (step S611 in FIG. 88).

<AT continuation grant>
As described above, in the pachislot 1, the AT is applied based on various conditions such as (1) and (2). At this time, in the case where the AT is awarded, the Pachislot 1 continuously grants AT while winning a continuous lottery in a subsequent game (steps S581 to S584 in FIG. 87, step S586). ~ Step S589).
Here, in Pachi-Slot 1, a multi-step continuation rate (loop rate) such as “1%”, “25%”, “50%”, “75%”, “80%” and “90%” is provided (see FIG. 59). The lottery takes place according to this continuation rate. The continuation rate is determined by the type of AT lottery of (1) and (2), and is determined based on the condition code when AT is given by the AT lottery of (1) (FIG. 58, FIG. 99) If an AT is assigned by the AT lottery in steps S895) and (2), it is determined based on the mode (step S616 in FIG. 88, step S753 in FIG. 94, and step S784 in FIG. 95).
As a result, for example, when the continuation rate "90%" is determined, a continuous lottery is won with a probability of "90%" in the game after the AT is given by (1) and (2). In the case of winning, AT is awarded, and in the subsequent games, a continuous lottery is won again with a probability of "90%". Such continuous lottery will be continued as long as winning.

  As described above, by granting AT with various conditions as a trigger, the pachislot machine 1 always has an expectation for ART (RT3 gaming state) regardless of the gaming state.

[Structure of Pachislot]
The explanation of the functional flow of the pachislot 1 is as described above. Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the structure of the pachi slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 shows the external structure of the pachi slot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  A housing 4 forming the whole of the pachi slot 1 includes a box-like cabinet 60 and a front door 2 for opening and closing the cabinet 60. On the left and right of the front door 2 front, lamps 14 capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors are provided.

The lamp 14 may be an existing light emitting element as long as it can emit light of at least green, yellow, blue or red, such as a light emitting diode (LED) or organic electroluminescence (organic EL).

  In the approximate center of the front of the front door 2, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided. A middle center line 8 is set in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. The center line 8 is a line for performing a prize determination that is activated by operating a bet button 11 described below (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22. The activated center line 8 may be hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”.

  On the back of the front door 2, a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol row as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on each outer peripheral surface, and the symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is It can be viewed from the outside of the pachi slot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol rows are variably displayed.

  Although not shown, reel backlights are provided inside the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel backlight illuminates the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from behind. Three reel backlights are provided vertically aligned on one reel 3L, 3C, 3R, corresponding to the three symbols stopped and displayed in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R.

  These reel backlights are also used for backlight effects generated after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The backlight effect is set in a plurality of types in association with the type of small winning combination, but is forcibly terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition corresponds to, for example, the case where the payout of the medal accompanying the small winning combination is completed, the case where the automatic insertion of the medal due to the replay winning is completed, or the case where the player cares the medal. . Recognition of the payout of the medal, the automatic insertion of the medal, and the completion of the maintenance insertion of the medal is performed by the sub CPU 81 based on the payout signal and the closing signal transmitted from the main CPU 31 (see FIG. 7) to the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 8). Be done. The payout signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 every time one medal is paid out. The insertion signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 each time one medal is inserted, without distinguishing between automatic insertion and maintenance insertion. When the sub CPU 81 is executing the backlight effect, the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect based on the payout signal and the closing signal. More specifically, the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect when receiving the payout signal when the last one is paid out with respect to the payout signal, and the third CPU inserts a signal (game The backlight effect is forcibly ended when the number of possible images is received.

  When permission to insert a medal into the next game due to completion of payout, or permission to start the next game due to automatic insertion or maintenance is performed, the effect by the reel back light is forcibly ended, and the next game The display result can be clearly displayed to the player before the start of the game.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided above the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and performs effects by image display as described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In addition, speakers 9L and 9R are provided at the lower part of the front of the front door 2, and effects are produced by sounds such as sound effects and sounds.

  On the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a 7-segment display 13 formed of a 7-segment LED is provided. The 7-segment indicator 13 includes the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter, the number of insertions), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a bonus (hereinafter, the number of payouts), and is deposited inside the pachislot 1 Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

  Below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a pedestal portion 10 of a substantially horizontal surface is formed. Of the horizontal surface of the pedestal portion 10, the medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side, and the bet button 11 is provided on the left side.

  By pressing the bet button 11, the number (3) of medals to be provided for the unit game is inserted, and the predetermined display line is activated as described above. Hereinafter, the operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal to perform a game) will be referred to as "BET operation".

  A GOD button 46 is provided on the top of the medal insertion slot 22. The GOD button 46 rewrites the effect by being pressed before the first stop of the unit game winning the rewrite effect at a predetermined timing, for example, or in the unit game in which the delay effect occurs, before the first stop. The special sound in the delay effect is reproduced by being pressed.

  A stop button 7L, 7C, 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotation of each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the depression operation of the player is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 ing. In the embodiment, the unit game is basically started by operating the start lever 6 and is ended when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, a settlement button 12 is provided which switches the credits / payouts of the medals obtained in the game by the player by pressing the button. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front portion, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the settlement button 12, the start lever 6 as the start operation means for starting the fluctuation display of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R by rotating the reel by the turning operation of the player is predetermined It is attached rotatably in the angle range of.

  In the front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout port 15 for dispensing medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the dispensed medals are provided. In addition, a waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the surface of the lower part of the front door 2 which is vertically sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiver 16. It is done.

  Gripping portions 47 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 60 so that they can be easily carried when installing the pachi slot 1 or the like.

<Liquid crystal display device>
Subsequently, the screen configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes an effect display area 5a, an information display area 5b, and a winning history display area 5c.

The effect display area 5a displays various pieces of effect information. As an example, in the effect display area 5a, number combination data consisting of three numbers are displayed as shown in FIG. Here, each of the three numerals constituting the numeral combination data is a numeral of "1 to 8", which fluctuates with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and arbitrary with the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Stop at the numbers. Then, when three identical odd numbers are displayed in the effect display area 5a, the order of the stop operation is informed in the subsequent game.
In addition to the numeral combination data, a background stage (hereinafter, "stage") is also displayed in the effect display area 5a. The stage is switched as appropriate according to the current gaming state, mode, value of AT set counter, and the like. Therefore, the current situation of the pachislot 1 can be roughly grasped from the stage displayed in the effect display area 5a.

The information display area 5b reports this by displaying the order of the stop operation during AT and ART. For example, in the display of FIG. 4, it is notified that the first stop operation is the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is the right reel 3R, and the third stop operation is the left reel 3L.
The information display area 5b also displays a penalty warning. For example, when the first stop operation is performed on the reels other than the left reel 3L in a state where the notification of the stop operation is not performed, the stop operation is performed from the left reel 3L in the information display area 5b. Alert information etc. prompting you are displayed.
Furthermore, as shown by a bold line in FIG. 9, in AT and ART, the sequence of stop operations for winning an internal winning combination that shifts to the main RT state or maintains the main RT state is notified.

  The winning history display area 5c displays a winning history for five games. For example, in FIG. 4, “No display”, “No display”, “Red 7”, “Red 7” and “Unconfirmed” are in order from the oldest one. "No display" is one having no history code corresponding to the symbol pattern table shown in FIG. In "undetermined", in the current unit game, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are being displayed in a variable manner, and the content to be displayed as the winning history is undetermined. In FIG. 5, “red 7” is stopped and displayed from the state shown in FIG. 4. The player has an expectation for the AT lottery from the winning history displayed in the winning history display area 5c.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
The description of the structure of pachislot 1 is as described above. Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the structure of the circuit with which the pachi slot 1 in this Embodiment is equipped is demonstrated. The pachi slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to these.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 7 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

(Microcomputer)
The main control circuit 71 mainly includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 stores control programs (FIG. 62 etc. described later) executed by the main CPU 31, data tables such as an internal lottery table (FIG. 11 described later), and various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72. Data and the like for transmission are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (FIG. 24, etc. described later) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by the execution of the control program.

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

(Switches etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. Main CPU 31 receives an input such as a switch to control the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is pressed by the player (stop operation). The start switch 6S also detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that the medal accepted in the medal insertion slot 22 has passed through the inside of the selector 42 described above. Further, the bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, and thereby the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R manages the number of symbols) and manages the position of each symbol arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The display drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 also controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 51 manages detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether the medals discharged from the hopper 40 to the outside have reached the number of payouts.

(External terminal board)
The external terminal board 17 externally outputs a start signal to the effect that a signal has been output from the start switch 6S, a signal indicating that transition to ART, and the like. A signal from the external terminal board 17 is input to an external device 18 such as a calling device or a hall computer, for example.

  Specifically, the pachi slot 1 outputs the IN number and the OUT number of medals to the hall computer via the external terminal board 17. The number of OUTs is output, for example, as the number of payouts at the time of the small winning combination.

  Here, a calling device which is an example of the external device 18 is for calling a store clerk in a game arcade, but generally has a function of displaying data, and is also called a data display. In the calling device, it is possible to display the number of big bonus times and the number of regular bonus times, and it is also possible to display the number of required games between bonus games as a bonus history. The calling device can display the history of the bonus count for several days including the current day, the total number of games, etc., and for the bonus on the current day, the number of games required during the bonus can be displayed as the history. With regard to information such as various histories, it is possible to switch the displayed information by operating the operation button provided on the calling device.

  The calling device can be set so as to be able to display the number of times of ART for a gaming machine equipped with an ART such as the pachislot 1.

  For such a calling device, a signal indicating transition to ART from the pachislot 1 is the main control circuit 71 when the RT3 transition ripple or the RT4 transition ripple is displayed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. , And transmitted via the external terminal board 17.

  In the calling device, when the main control circuit 71 receives a signal indicating transition to the ART, the ART count is added and displayed as being started. The external terminal board 17 of the pachi slot 1 outputs the start signal to the effect that the signal has been output from the start switch 6S as described above. The start signal is also transmitted to the calling device, and the calling device receiving the start signal adds up and displays the number of inter-ART game times since the start of ART and the total number of games. The addition display of the inter-ART game count and the total number of games when the start signal is received is also performed for the unit game executed in the ART.

  In Pachi-Slot 1, ART consists of a fixed number of games fixed in advance, and the number of games does not change (it is not this limitation when it moves to RT4), and when GOD symbol alignment in ART is complete, The number of games will be added. During this ART, a signal representing that fact is output to the outside through the external terminal board 17 only when winning a prize (GOD symbol alignment) in the ART-determined small combination to be described later. Specifically, when the special small winning combination is won in the R3 gaming state, a signal indicating that the special small winning combination has been won is generated in the main control circuit 71, and the signal is sent to the calling device through the external terminal board 17. Will be sent. When the special small winning combination receives a signal indicating that the special small winning combination has been won, the calling device adds and displays the number of times of ART assuming that the ART has been started. Of course, in the main control circuit 71, the signal generated when the RT3 shift lip or the RT4 shift lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state is the same as the signal when the special small winning combination is won in the R3 gaming state. It may be generated as a signal of

  A special small winning combination during ART (RT gaming state) is sent to the calling device by starting ART, and when the number of games in ART increases due to the addition of the number of games in ART, the calling device It is possible to prevent the display of the number of ART games (the number of games added with the number of additional games), which has become longer. Therefore, it solves the problem that occurred when the number of games in ART extended by the addition is displayed, that is, the problem of misunderstanding that ART in first run is ART, and from the history displayed on the calling device It is possible to facilitate the determination of whether it is the first hit ART or the consecutive ART.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachislot 1 in the present embodiment.

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

  The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound and light according to a control program (FIG. 76 etc. described later) stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect contents and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub RAM 83 is provided with an AT set counter, a continuous counter, a stock counter, a penalty counter, an ART counter, and the like described later. Sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The program storage area stores a control program to be executed by the sub CPU 81. For example, the control program controls the communication with the main control circuit 71, and determines and registers effect content (render data) based on the communication content. The animation task which controls the display of the picture by display 5, the lamp control task which controls the output of the light by lamp 14, the sound control task which controls the output of the sound by speakers 9L and 9R, etc. are included.

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

  The liquid crystal display 5, speakers 9L and 9R, a lamp 14 and a GOD button 46 are connected to the sub control circuit 72 as peripheral devices whose operation is controlled.

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

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

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

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination]
FIG. 9 shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination (display combination) according to the stop operation order.
In Pachi-Slot 1, a plurality of winning combinations are determined simultaneously as an internal winning combination, and the stopping control is made different depending on the overlapping mode of the winning combinations determined as an internal winning combination, as shown in FIG. The role of winning a prize is different.

  For example, in winning number 1, in the case of pressing order at the left first stop (left middle right and left middle), any one of the upper replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed, and the middle first stop or the right first stop In this case, one of the RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed.

  In the winning number 2, any of the upper replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stopping operation, and in the winning number 3, any of the middle replays 1 to 27 is displayed regardless of the stopping operation order Be done.

  In winning numbers 4 to 7, any of upper replays 1 to 9 and middle replays 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed at left first stop, and any of RT2 transition replays 1 to 36 is stopped and displayed at correct stop order, When the stop order is incorrect other than the left first stop, one of the RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed.

  The winning numbers 8 to 13 correspond to the case where the RT3 transition replay to shift to RT3 is included as a winning combination.

  In winning numbers 8 to 11, any one of RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 is stopped and displayed when the stop order is correct, and any one of RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 is displayed and stopped when the stop order is incorrect. Here, when the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the fact that the transition to ART is made is output to the calling device (external device 18) or the like through the external terminal board 17.

  In the winning number 12, at the time of the first left stop, any one of the RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the stop operation order other than the first left suspension, the middle replay 1 to 27 and the RT3 transition replay 1 to 1 One of 3 is displayed stopped.

  In the winning number 13, any one of the RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operation. The RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 are won only in the RT4 gaming state, and in the RT4 gaming state, they are falling fall replays to the RT3 gaming state.

  The winning numbers 14 to 21 correspond to the case where the red 7 symbol matching replay that is determined to shift to RT4 is included in the winning combination.

  In winning numbers 14 to 18, any of RT4 transition replays 1 to 77 is stopped and displayed when the stop order is correct, and RT2 determined replays 1 to 33, RT2 transition replays 1 to 36 when the stop order is incorrect According to the pressed position from among the RT2 determination replay or the RT2 transition replay corresponding to R, any RT2 determination replay or the RT2 transition replay is stopped and displayed. Here, the RT4 transition replay is a trigger to shift the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state which is advantageous for the addition of the number of sets of ART. In this RT4 transition replay, the red 7 symbols are aligned on the center line 8 or other RT4 transition replay is stopped and displayed according to the pressed position. The RT2 transition replay and the RT2 determination replay are triggers to shift to the RT2 gaming state, which is easily shifted to the RT3 gaming state. In the RT2 finalized replay, the symbol combination is defined such that the red 7 symbols are aligned with the non-effective lines other than the center line 8 according to the pressed position.

  Further, when winning the winning numbers 14 to 18 during the ART preparation (see FIG. 37), the pushing order for winning the red 7 symbol assortment is informed with high probability (for example, 100%). On the other hand, when winning numbers 14 to 18 have been won, a lottery is carried out as to whether or not locking as a reel effect will be performed, as described later with reference to FIG. At this time, when a specific reel action (long lock) is selected as the reel effect, another benefit is further awarded. The specific reel action is a lock in which the time for disabling the operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R after the operation of the start lever 6 is relatively long. The benefit is the AT lottery based on the winning history as shown in the condition code 18 of FIG. Here, the privilege is awarded when winning the winning numbers 14 to 18 during the ART preparation, and when a specific reel action (long lock) is selected, as described above, the red 7 symbol assortment is won. This is to notify the player of the benefit corresponding to the selected reel action (long lock) because the user can not obtain the benefit of the notification when the specific reel action (long lock) is selected. .

  Profits from winning a replay of winning numbers 14 to 18 during ART preparation (refer to FIG. 37) and selecting a specific reel action are while “emerald” is displayed as a winning history (for example, a winning history display) It may be a limited benefit of 5G) which is the number of games.

  In the winning numbers 19 to 21, any RT4 transition replay is stopped and displayed according to the pressed position among the RT4 transition replays corresponding to the winning number among the RT4 transition replays 1 to 92 regardless of the order of the stop operation. Ru.

  In the winning numbers 22 to 23, any special replay is stopped and displayed according to the pressed position from among the special replays corresponding to the winning number among the special replays 1 to 40 regardless of the order of the stop operation. When winning in these special replays, "emerald" is displayed as a winning history in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 in the ART.

  Here, while “emerald” is displayed as the winning history (for example, between 5G which is the number of winning history display games), if winning the replay of winning numbers 14 to 18 with the possibility of winning of the red 7 pattern match, While the long lock which is a specific reel effect is selected, the pushing order of the correct answer for winning the red 7 symbol assortment which is shifted to the more advantageous RT4 gaming state is informed. That is, in the display period of "emerald" as the winning history, since the winning probability of the red 7 symbols is increased by notification of the pressing order of the correct answer, the possibility of transition to the RT4 gaming state is also enhanced. The RT4 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the RT4 transition replay is higher than that of the other gaming states, and the AT4 is won by the winning of the RT4 transition replay. Therefore, while "emerald" is displayed, it is a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as "emerald chance zone") of transition to the RT4 gaming state where the AT winning rate is increased.

  In addition, the chance zone (hereinafter referred to as the “continuation chance zone”) continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, 25 G) after “emerald” is not displayed as the winning history (after the end of the emerald chance zone). The continuous chance zone in this case is set to have a higher expected value than a non-chance zone which is lower in expectation than the emerald chance zone but is neither the emerald chance zone nor the continuous chance zone. As described later with reference to FIG. 30 (A), in the non-chance zone, the probability of occurrence of the lock effect is a predetermined probability (1/5 in the present embodiment), and among them, the 7 red symbol combinations are won When it is assumed that the probability of occurrence of push notification is a specific probability (2/5 in the present embodiment), the specific probability (2/5 in the present embodiment) when the occurrence of the lock effect is won in the continued chance zone A push order notification occurs with a higher probability (for example, 100%).

  In the winning numbers 24 to 25, the special small combination is stopped and displayed regardless of the pressed position. The special small combination is a small combination in which the “GOD” symbol is aligned, and a small combination in which the AT winning is determined (see FIG. 43). When a special small winning combination is won, the reel control is made special as described later with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B).

  In addition, about the cross down special small part 1 to 3 of winning number 25, as described later with reference to FIG. 31 (B), it stops only when the right first stop and the pressing position is the symbol position 8, but And is not reflected in FIG. 9 because it is not related.

  In winning number 26, regardless of the order of stop operation, single small role, cross-up small combination 1, cross-up small combination 2, cross-up small combination 3, cross-up small combination 4, cross-up small combination 5, and cross-up One of the small role 6 is displayed stopped.

  In the winning number 27, any one of the middle small players 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operation.

  The winning numbers 28 to 58 correspond to the case where the player has won a push order small part in which the symbols of yellow 7 can be aligned. In the winning number 28-31, when the first left stop operation (stop order correct answer), the lower part small part 1-9 is stopped and displayed, and in the winning number 32-40, in the middle first stop operation (stop The middle small part 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed when the order is correct, and the middle small part 1 to 27 is displayed when the right first stop operation is performed (when the stop order is correct) at the winning numbers 41 to 49. In the winning number 50 to 58, when the middle first stop operation or the right first stop operation (when the stop order is correct), the middle small part 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, in the winning numbers 28 to 58, in the case of an incorrect answer in the stop order, when the pressed position is correct, the lower prizes 1-9, the pushing order 2 minors 1-9 and the pushing order 3 minors 1-9 are won. The small winning combination corresponding to the number, push order and pressed position is stopped and displayed, and when the pressed position is incorrect, the one corresponding to the winning number, pushed order and pressed position is stopped and displayed among the RT operation symbols 10-24.

  Here, in FIG. 9, the "corrected pressed position" refers to a target within the range of four symbols which is the maximum number of sliding symbols from the symbol position of the center line 8 when the player presses the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. It means that there is a symbol which constitutes a symbol combination concerning the internal winning combination, and that the symbol can be stopped on the effective line (only the center line in this embodiment).

  In the winning numbers 59, 60, and 61, the single-piece combination 1, the single-piece combination 2 and the SB (single bonus) are stopped and displayed at the press position correct answer regardless of the order of the stop operation. In the pressed position incorrect answer, in any of the winning numbers 59, 60, 61, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss without payout of the medal is stopped and displayed.

[Symbol arrangement table and symbol code table]
The symbol arrangement table and the symbol code table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotational direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and data (hereinafter symbol symbol) for specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  The symbol arrangement table sets each symbol in the order of advancing in the rotational direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, with the position of the symbol existing in the middle of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R as "0" when the reel index is detected. “0” to “20” are assigned to the position of. Therefore, by referring to the symbol arrangement table while managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, the position of the symbols mainly present in the middle of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

<Symbol code table>
The symbol code table shown in FIG. 10 stores codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are "GOD", "upper half circle", "lower half circle", "yellow 7-1", "yellow 7-2", "yellow 7-3", There are ten types of "blue 7-1", "blue 7-2", "blue 7-3", and "red 7".

  In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "GOD" symbol (symbol code 1). "00000010" is allocated as data to the "upper semi-circle" symbol (symbol code 2). "00000011" is allocated as data to the "lower half circle" symbol (symbol code 3). Data "00000100" is assigned to the "yellow 7-1" symbol (symbol code 4). For the "yellow 7-2" symbol (symbol code 5), "00000101" is assigned as data. "00000110" is allocated as data to the "yellow 7-3" symbol (symbol code 6). "00000111" is allocated as data to the "blue 7-1" symbol (symbol code 7). Data "00001000" is assigned to the "blue 7-2" symbol (symbol code 8). For the "blue 7-3" symbol (symbol code 9), "00001001" is assigned as data. For the "red 7" symbol (symbol code 10), "00001010" is assigned as data.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15.

  In the pachi slot 1, an internal lottery table for the general gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 11, an internal lottery table for RT1 shown in FIG. 12, an internal lottery table for RT2 shown in FIG. 13, an RT2 shown in FIG. An internal lottery table and an RT4 internal lottery table shown in FIG. 15 are provided.

  These internal lottery tables define data pointers and lottery values according to the winning numbers. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for specifying an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. In the present embodiment, the winning number and the numerical value of the data pointer coincide, and in the case of a loss, the numerical value of the data pointer is "0".

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

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

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of the internal winning combination determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the expectation held by the player is made rough.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery table for the normal gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 11, only the replay of winning number 1 is won as the replay (the lottery value of the replay of winning numbers 2 to 23 is "0"). On the other hand, in the RT1 to RT4 gaming state, the lottery value of the replay of winning number 1 is "0", and the replay of winning number 1 is not won. In the internal gaming table for the general gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 11, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 50 is 378, but in the SB gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 50 is 379.

  In the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state shown in FIG. 12, the replays are distributed to winning numbers 3-7 and 14-19.

  The winning number 3 is a winning number for displaying any of middle replays 1 to 27 in any pressing order.

  The winning numbers 4 to 7 are winning numbers that cause the RT2 transition replay to be displayed when the pressing order is correct except for the left first stop. By the RT2 transition replay being displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state. In this RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, the winning probability of the RT2 transition replay is considered to be higher than that in the other gaming states. The RT2 gaming state is a midway gaming state in which navigation for shifting to the RT3 gaming state is performed on condition that it is an AT.

  The winning number 14 is a winning number that causes the RT4 transition replay to be displayed in the correct order of pressing, and causes the RT2 transition replay to be displayed in the incorrect order of pressing. The gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state by displaying the RT4 transition replay, and is shifted to the RT2 gaming state by the RT2 transition replay being displayed. The RT2 gaming state is as described above. The RT4 gaming state corresponds to the ART gaming state (EG) (see FIG. 37) in which the winning probability is advantageous in the addition of the number of sets of AT.

  The winning numbers 15 to 18 display the RT4 transition replay with the correct order of pressing, and display the RT2 transition replay or the RT determined replay with the pressing order incorrect, or the symbol combination included in the RT4 transition replay on the non-effective line (red 7 -A winning number for displaying red 7 and red 7). The RT4 transition replay and the RT2 transition replay are as described above. The RT2 finalized replay can be displayed on the RT4 transitional replay, and the RT2 transitional replay can be displayed when the RT4 transitional replay can not be displayed. The gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state by displaying the RT4 transition replay, and is shifted to the RT2 gaming state by the RT2 transition replay being displayed. The RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are as described above,

  The winning number 19 is a winning number for displaying the RT4 transition lips 1 to 92 for shifting to the RT4 gaming state in any pressing order. The RT4 transitional lips 1 to 92 include an RT4 transitional lip 74 (see FIG. 21) in which a combination of red seven symbols is displayed as a symbol combination. Therefore, in the case of winning the winning number 19, there is a possibility that the red 7 symbol alignment is displayed as the symbol combination.

  In the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state shown in FIG. 13, there is distribution in the replay of the winning numbers 8-11, 19-21.

  The winning numbers 8 to 11 are winning numbers for displaying the RT3 transition replay in a pressing order correct answer other than the left first stop. The gaming state is transitioned to the RT3 gaming state by displaying the RT3 transition replay. In this RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, the winning probability of the RT3 transition replay to shift to the RT3 gaming state is higher than that of the other RT gaming states, and it is easy to shift to the RT3 gaming state.

  The winning numbers 19 to 21 are winning numbers for displaying an RT4 transition message to be shifted to the RT4 gaming state in any pressing order. The RT4 transition lip defined by the winning number 19 to 21 includes an RT4 transition lip 74 (see FIG. 21) in which a combination of red 7 symbols is displayed as a symbol combination. Therefore, in the case of winning the winning numbers 19 to 21, there is a possibility that the red 7 symbol alignment is displayed as the symbol combination. In the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, it is easier to win winning numbers 19 to 21 which have a possibility of matching the red seven symbols more than the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state.

  In the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state shown in FIG. 14, there is distribution in the replay of the winning numbers 2, 3, 12, 19-21.

  The winning numbers 2 and 3 are winning numbers for displaying the replay in any pressing order, and the transition of the gaming state does not occur even by the winning. The winning number 2 is a winning number on which any one of the upper replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed. The winning number 3 is a winning number for stopping and displaying any of the middle replays 1 to 27, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected, the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 is similar to the maintenance replay described later. “White feather” is displayed as a symbol pattern on the screen.

  The winning number 12 wins the replay (falling replay) of any of RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 at the left first stop, and middle replays 1 to 27 other than the left first stop, or any of the RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 It is a winning number for winning a replay of (a fall replay maintenance replay). That is, in the ART (RT3 gaming state), when winning the winning number 12, a push order (other than the left first stop) for notifying the winning of the RT1 transition replay which is the maintenance replay of fall avoidance is notified. It is urged to win a maintenance replay for maintaining the RT3 gaming state. Thereby, in the ART (RT3 gaming state), it is possible to avoid a fall from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. In addition, when the maintenance replay with fall avoidance is won, “white feather” is displayed as a symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5 c of the liquid crystal display device 5 when the symbol pattern table B is selected.

  The winning numbers 19 to 21 are as described above. In the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state, it is easier to win winning numbers 19 to 21 which have the possibility of red 7 symbol matching much more than the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. That is, in the ART (RT3 gaming state), it can be expected to be added to the number of sets of the ART by matching the red 7 symbols.

  In the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state shown in FIG. 15, distribution is made to winning numbers 2, 3, 13, 19 to 23 as replay.

  The winning numbers 2 and 3 are winning numbers for winning a replay in the order of pressing, and do not involve transition of the gaming state, but winning number 13 is for winning a so-called fallover replay for transitioning to the RT3 gaming state .

  The winning numbers 19 to 21 are as described above. In the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state, it is easier to win the winning numbers 19 to 21 which have the possibility of the red 7 symbol matching much more than in the other gaming states. That is, in the RT4 gaming state, it is possible to have great expectation for the addition of the number of sets of ARTs by matching the seven red symbols until winning the fall replay to the RT3 gaming state.

  The winning numbers 22 and 23 are winning numbers for winning the fail play (special replay) of the red 7 pattern unevenness, and become the red 7 matching white patterns according to the correct position of the pressed position. Due to the presence of this red seven-pattern unmatched fake play, in the RT4 gaming state, it is possible to have an expectation for all seven red's symbols, ie, an expectation for the addition of the number of sets of ART, thus improving the gameplay.

[Internal winning combination decision table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination according to the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols on each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R permitted to be displayed along the pay line. The internal winning combination, like the display combination, is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "loss", which indicates that display of any combination of symbols specified by the above-mentioned symbol combination table is not permitted.

[Symbol combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 23. Here, FIG. 17 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to a single bonus (SB), FIG. 18 to FIG. 21 show a symbol combination table corresponding to replay, and FIG. FIG. 23 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to the RT operation symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed by the respective reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the effective line matches the combination of symbols specified by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a winning, and the medal The player is given benefits such as payout of money, activation of replay, and activation of replay time (RT).

  The symbol combination table defines a combination of symbols predetermined in accordance with the type of benefit, a display combination, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols displayed along the pay line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify a display combination storage area described later that stores a display combination. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  In addition, when one or more numerical values are determined as the number of payouts, the medals are paid out. In this embodiment, the special small combination, the cross-down special small combination, the cross-up small combination 1 to 6, the single small combination, the middle small combination 1 to 27, the lower small combination 1 to 9, and the push order 2 small combination as display combination 1-9, push order 3 small role 1-9, one piece combination 1 and one piece combination 2 payout of the medal is done when it is decided (below, it is generically called the combination where the payout of medal is done It may be referred to as "all minor roles"). The number of payouts is defined in accordance with the number of inserted sheets, and is paid out with a predetermined upper limit.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the number of medals paid out for each display combination is 14 special small combination and cross-down special small combination, and the cross-up small combination 1 to 6, single small combination, middle small combination 1 to 27, Lower part small part 1-9, push order 2 small part 1-9, and push order 3 small part 1 to 9 is 15 sheets (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "15 sheet small part"), one sheet role 1 And one piece 2 is one piece.

  Here, the special small combination and the cross-down special small combination are winning combinations (see FIG. 43) in which the number of sets of ART (RT3 gaming state) is added, but the number of payouts is 14 and other small small combinations The number of payouts is different from the combination. Therefore, if the payout number of the small winning combination is output to the hall computer 18 or the like through the external terminal board 17, whether or not the special small winning combination in which the number of sets of ART is added is confirmed after the fact It becomes possible. Thereby, when the player shifts the gaming state to ART (RT3 gaming state) due to the injustice, it is possible to confirm that it is the injustice and also the player has won a special small role. Even when there is a claim that the state has not been transferred to ART (RT3 gaming state) regardless, it is possible to confirm whether or not the special small winning combination has actually been won. As a result, not only it becomes easy to detect fraud, but it becomes possible to respond appropriately to the player's claims.

  Further, when the replay is determined as the display combination, the replay is activated. As described above, the operation and the end of the replay time are performed according to the type of replay determined as the display combination. Further, when the RT operation symbol is determined as the display combination, the operation of the replay time (RT1 gaming state) is performed.

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

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 24 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 45 in which data indicating an internal winning combination (hit request flag) is stored. The size of the storage area of each of these internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 45 is 1 byte. Therefore, the total size of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 45 is 45 bytes. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. In the illustrated example, the contents (internal winning combination) stored in the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 45 are defined as data (storage area type) in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG.

  In the internal winning combination storing area shown, although illustration of the internal winning combination storing areas 2 to 44 is omitted, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 corresponds to a single bonus (SB), and the internal winning combination storing area Bits 0 to 45 of 45 correspond to push order 2 small role 9, single role 1, and single role 2. In the present embodiment, bits 1 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 are unused, and bits 3 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 45 are remainder bits.

[Symbol code storage area]
FIG. 25 shows symbol code storage area 1 to symbol code storage area 48 in which data indicating a symbol code storage area is stored. The size of the storage area of each of the symbol code storage areas 1 to 48 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 45 bytes. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating combinations that can be won on the rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, all combinations can be won, so "1" is stored in all the corresponding bits of the symbol code storage area. After that, when the left reel 3L is stopped (reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that has become impossible to be won due to the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to “0”.

  In the illustrated symbol code storage area, bit 0 of the symbol code storage area 1 corresponds to a single bonus (SB), and bits 0 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 48 correspond to the RT operation symbols 17 to 24. In the present embodiment, bits 1 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 1 are unused. Although the contents of the symbol code storage areas 2 to 47 are omitted in FIG. 25, the contents stored in these storage areas 2 to 27 correspond to the storage area types of the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 18 to 23. As specified.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 26 shows a display combination storing area 1 to a display combination storing area 48 in which data indicating a display combination (prize operation flag) is stored. The size of the storage area of each of the display combination storing areas 1 to 48 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 48 bytes. The value of the symbol code storage area is reflected as it is in the display combination storage area. Therefore, the display combination storing area is updated each time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. The value of the display combination storing area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Although illustration of symbol code storage areas 2 to 47 is omitted in the illustrated display combination storage area, bit 0 of symbol code storage area 1 corresponds to a single bonus (SB) replay, and a bit of display combination storage area 48 0 to 7 correspond to the RT operation symbols 17 to 24. In the present embodiment, bits 1 to 7 of the display combination storing area 1 are unused.

[Pressing order storage area]
FIG. 27 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of the stop operation is stored. The pressing order storage area is one byte of a size from bit 0 to bit 7. The pressing order of bit 0 is "left → middle → right" and bit 1 is the pressing order "left → right → middle". In the bit 2, the pressing order is "middle → left → right", the bit 3 is the pressing order "middle → right → left" and the bit 4 is the pressing order "right → left → middle", the bit 5 is The pressing order corresponds to “right → middle → left”, respectively. In bits 0 to 5, "0" represents invalid and "1" represents valid. In the present embodiment, bits 6 and 7 of the pressing order storage area are unused.

  In the illustrated pressing order storage area, “1” is stored in bit 0 and bit 1 when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation. Thereafter, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, bit 1 is updated to "0" among bit 0 and bit 1 in which "1" is stored, and bit 0 is "1". Keep it as it is. The same applies to the other pressing order, and after the third stop, “1” is stored in only one of bits 0 to 5. That is, in the depression order storage area, the depression order of the game can be specified from six kinds of depression orders by searching for the bit in which "1" is stored.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 28 shows an operation stop button in which data indicating the effective stop button which is the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R in which the pressing operation is effective is stored in addition to the operation stop button which is the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R which is pressed this time. Indicates a storage area. The operation stop button storage area is 1 byte consisting of bit 0 to bit 7 in size. Bit 0 is “left stop button operation”, bit 1 is “middle stop button operation” and bit 2 is “right In the stop button operation, bit 4 corresponds to "left stop button operation enabled", bit 5 corresponds to "middle stop button operation enabled", and bit 6 corresponds to "right stop button operation enabled". In bits 0 to 2, “0” indicates no operation, “1” indicates that an operation is performed, and in bits 4 to 6, “0” indicates an invalid, and “1” indicates a valid. In the embodiment, bits 3 and 7 of the operation stop button storage area are unused.

  In the illustrated operation stop button storage area, the main CPU 31 identifies the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R that has been pressed this time based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area, and the operation stop is performed. Based on the data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the button storage area, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R which have not yet been pressed are identified.

[Playing state flag storage area]
FIG. 29 shows a gaming state flag storage area in which data indicating the gaming state is stored. The gaming state flag storage area is a byte consisting of bit 0 to bit 7 in size, bit 0 is SB gaming state, bit 1 is RT1 gaming state, bit 2 is RT2 gaming state, bit 3 is bit 3 In the RT3 gaming state, bit 4 corresponds to the RT4 gaming state. In the present embodiment, bits 5 to 7 of the gaming state flag storage area are unused.

  The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, "1" is stored in bit 1 of the gaming state flag storage area. When all the bits in the gaming state flag storage area are “0”, the main CPU 31 identifies the current gaming state as the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state).

[Various tables used for reel control]
Next, FIGS. 30 to 35 show various tables used for reel control such as reel action and reel stop control. Although the details will be described later by performing reel control based on these tables, actions of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R such as locks, slip control at the special small winning, and the internal winning combination and stop shown in FIG. The relationship with the winning combination (display combination) is realized by different operation order.

[Lock lottery table]
The lock lottery table shown in FIG. 30A is referred to for lottery whether or not to execute the short lock or the long lock of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when winning the winning numbers 14-18. It is a table. The winning numbers 14 to 18 indicate that the internal winning combination is RT4 transition replay, RT2 fixed replay, and RT2 transition replay.

  In the lock lottery, first, the type of lock is lottery. The types of lock are not winning, short lock, and long lock. The short lock or the long lock includes a predefined operation invalid time (time when the operation of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is invalidated) and a reel action performed during the invalid time. The difference between the short lock and the long lock is the length of the operation invalid time. The operation ineffective time between the short lock and the long lock is longer than usual, and the difference between the short lock and the long lock is basically the length of the operation ineffective time. The ratio of the operation ineffective time of the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R between the short lock and the long lock is set to 1: 2 in this embodiment, specifically, the operation ineffective time of the short lock is about 1.25 seconds, The operation ineffective time of the long lock is set to about 2.5 seconds. The reel actions in the short lock and the long lock may be the same or different. In this embodiment, as the reel action, slow rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is adopted for both the short lock and the long lock. Of course, reel actions other than slow rotation, for example, high speed rotation, reverse rotation, etc. may be employed.

  In the illustrated lock lottery table, when the emerald symbol pattern is not displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 (no history), the lock effect is won with a probability of 1/5. When the lock effect is selected, the ratio of short to long is 60:40. If the long lock is selected, the pushing order for winning the RT4 transition replay is notified. Further, when the long lock is selected during AT (during ART preparation and during ART) (see FIG. 37), the number of sets of AT is increased. The number of AT sets refers to the number of ATs counted in the AT set counter. The AT set counter is added by winning in the AT lottery and subtracted by the execution of the AT. The AT sets the fixed game number (50, 100 or 200 games) determined by lottery as one set, and the ART ends when the value of the AT set counter becomes "0". It will not be done.

  When the symbol pattern of emerald is displayed in the prize history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display 5 (1 to 5 G after emerald), that is, in the chance zone between 5 games after the emerald is displayed, the winning number 14 When ~ 18 is selected, the long lock is selected with a probability of 100%.

  When the winning number 14 to 18 is selected in the continuance zone (6 to 30 G after the start of the emerald display) in 25 games after the display of the emerald symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c disappears, with a probability of 1/5. Win a rock production. In this continuation opportunity zone, only long lock is selected. That is, in the continuation chance zone, when the winning numbers 14 to 18 are selected and the lock effect is won, the pressing order for winning the RT4 transition replay is notified. As described above, in the continuous opportunity zone, the RT4 transition replay is more likely to be won, and it is easier to shift to ART (EG) (see FIG. 37) which is advantageous for the increase in the number of sets of ART.

  Here, after the display of the emerald symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c, the number of games in the chance zone and the number of games in the continuous chance zone are not counted individually but collectively. In other words, 30 is set as the number-of-games count when the target role for displaying the emerald symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c is won. If the target role for displaying the emerald symbol pattern is won before the game count reaches 0, 30 is set again as the game count.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 may display that it is the chance zone or the continuous chance zone, and may display the number of remaining games.

  The lock lottery table shown in FIG. 30B is a table referred to in order to lottery whether or not to freeze the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when winning the winning numbers 24, 25. At the time of winning the special small role (including the cross-down special small role) corresponding to the winning numbers 24, 25 always wins the AT lottery (see FIG. 43), and the number of AT sets is added. Therefore, Freeze has the aspect of the production at the time of winning of AT by internal winning of winning number 24, 25. In the illustrated lock lottery table, a freeze is won with a probability of 1⁄5 when the internal winning number of 24 and 25 is won.

  The freeze is, for example, an effect that the operation invalid state of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R continues for a longer time than the short lock or the long lock after the operation of the start lever 6. The operation invalid time of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in the freeze is set to, for example, about 4 times of the short lock and about 2 times of the long lock, and is set to about 5 seconds in the present embodiment.

[Stop table for the first stop at the special small commercial winning]
31 (A) and 31 (B) show a stop table for the first stop at the special small winning combination of the winning numbers 24 and 25. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the left reel 3L is at the first stop at the special small winning combination, in the special small winning combination of winning number 24, the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "4" is in the middle When the stop button 7L is operated at the timing at which the "GOD symbol" of symbol position data "4" stops in the middle step (sliding of 0 pieces), the special small combination of the winning number 25 makes 3 pieces slip Then, the "GOD symbol" of symbol position data "7" stops in the middle.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the left reel 3L is set as the first stop at the special small winning combination and the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "4" is pressed in the middle, according to the winning number, Reel control has become a stop of the pits or a 3-piece slip. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player who is good at pushing, it is possible to enjoy unique reel control by pushing, which improves the playability.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the right reel 3R is set to the first stop at the special small winning combination, "GOD" of the symbol position data "12" for the special small winning combination of the winning number 24 by 4 frames. In the special small part of the winning number 25, the "lower semi-circular symbol" of the symbol position data "8" is in the middle ("GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "7" is lower) in the special small part of the winning number 25 When the stop button 7R is operated at the position timing, the "lower semi-circle symbol" of the symbol position data "8" stops in the middle stage (the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "7" is lower). Do. Although omitted in the drawing, when the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time and the "GOD symbol" of symbol position data "7" is stopped at the lower stage, the "GOD symbol" is displayed along the cross-down line. Stop.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the right reel 3R is made the first stop at the special small winning combination, and the "GOD symbol" of symbol position data "8" is in the middle row (the "GOD symbol" of symbol position data "7" is the lower row In the case where the player presses the button, the reel control is such that the lever stops in the middle or the sliding by 4 frames, and the "GOD symbol" can be stopped at the lower portion of the right reel 3R according to the winning number. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player who is good at pushing, since the GOD pattern can be aligned on a line different from the unique reel control and the normal GOD alignment by the pushing, the playability is improved by the pushing.

[Import priority data storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a drawing priority order data storage area in which priority drawing order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area is composed of a left-reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle-reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right-reel pull-in priority data storage area. Each drawing priority data storage area stores priority drawing priority data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. In the priority attraction-in order data, when a symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, which combination of symbols relating to which display combination or a part thereof is displayed along the pay line Is data indicative of

Priority Order Table
The priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described with reference to FIG.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces in correspondence with the sliding piece number determination data and the priority order. For example, when the number-of-sliding-pieces determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table to determine the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number-of-sliding pieces determination data “0” and the priority order “5”. As "3" is acquired, it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding symbols, and then determination is similarly made in the order of priority order "4" to priority order "1". As described above, it is determined whether the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order "5" is most appropriate first, and it is determined last whether the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order "1" is appropriate Basically, the priority order "1" is determined as the number of sliding symbols with the highest priority.

[Roller stop initialization table]
The rotation stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. The winding stop initial setting table is associated with the rotation stop number corresponding to the data pointer, and various information used for the stop control (drawing priority table selection table number, pulling priority table number, left first stop stop) A table number, a left first stop and stop table number, a left first stop and stop data table number, a random stop data table number, and a change status) are defined. Whether the drawing priority table number is a symbol that may be displayed (a symbol corresponding to a combination determined as an internal winning combination) among symbols arranged on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R It is information for discriminating a pull-in priority order table for performing discrimination for each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. Further, the drawing priority order table selection table number is information for determining the drawing priority order table number according to the order of the stop operation (see FIG. 36).

[Import priority table selection table]
The drawing priority order table selection table shown in FIG. 35 is a table for selecting the drawing priority order table according to the order of the stop operation, and information of the drawing priority order table number is taken for each drawing priority order table selection table number. It specifies.

  In the present embodiment, although the drawing priority order table is omitted, the drawing priority order table is a table in which the priority order is defined for each combination, and the combination which is prioritized differs for each table.

  In the drawing priority order table selection table shown, when the drawing priority order table selection table number is "00" and the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the drawing priority order table of the drawing priority order table number "00" is selected. In this table, upper level replay is given priority. Further, when the pull-in priority table selection table number is "00" and the first stop operation is the middle reel 3C, the pull-in priority table with the pull-in priority table number "01" is selected. Takes precedence.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub ROM]
Next, configurations of various data tables stored in sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Symbol pattern selection table]
The symbol pattern selection table shown in FIG. 36 is for selecting one of the symbol pattern tables A and B shown in FIG. In the symbol pattern selection table, it is defined which symbol pattern table is selected by the main RT state and the gaming state on the sub side.

  The symbol pattern table defines symbol patterns displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 as described later with reference to FIG.

  The main RT state is the state at the start of the unit game, and as described above, includes the RT0 gaming state (general gaming state), the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state .

  The gaming state of the sub side is the state at the end of the unit game, and "Normal", "G-ZONE", "ART in preparation", "ART", and "ART (EG)" shown in FIG. 37. Contains.

"Normal" is a period that does not correspond to "G-ZONE", "in preparation for ART", "ART", and "ART (EG)", and is a period in which there is no notification of the stop order. This "normal" is theoretically the longest period of stay and a period that is disadvantageous to the player.
"G-ZONE" includes "G-ZONE (A)" and "G-ZONE (5)".

  “G-ZONE (A)” is from when the ART counter becomes “0” until RT1 transition replay or RT operation symbol is displayed, and there is no notification of stop order during this period.

  "G-ZONE (5)" is basically transitioning from G-ZONE (A) for 5 games, and there is no notification of stop order during this time. When RT3 transition replay is displayed in "G-ZONE (5)", "G-ZONE (5)" is ended, and "G-ZONE (5)" in that case is not five games, but G-ZONE (5). It is from the transition from ZONE (A) to the RT3 transition replay.

  "ART in preparation" is a period in which notification of an appropriate stop operation until transition to ART (RT3 gaming state) is performed. During this ART preparation, it usually starts after the number of precursor games determined by the lottery has been consumed. However, when RT4 transition replay is displayed, it does not transition during ART preparation, and when RT2 transition replay or winning RT2 determination replay of winning numbers 14 to 18 is displayed, during ART preparation even during the precursor game It is possible to shift or prepare during ART preparation without going through a precursor game.

  "ART" is an RT3 gaming state that transitions when an ART is prepared or when winning an RT3 transition replay in ART (EG), in which a small winning combination is made and a push notification is given to avoid a fall replay. Period of time that occurs. In this ART, it is a condition that an ART counter is 1 or more, and the ART counter is decremented each time a unit game is digested. It should be noted that this "ART" is always in the RT3 gaming state when it is in preparation for ART or winning in the RT3 transition replay in ART (EG), but then it may shift to the RT1 gaming state if the pushing order is incorrect. is there.

  “ART (EG)” is a period in which it is advantageous to add the number of sets of ART transferred when winning in RT4 transition replay, and is a period in which notification of push order occurs. In this ART (EG), the ART counter is not decremented even by the unit game digest.

  In the symbol pattern selection table illustrated, the symbol pattern table A is selected when the main RT state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state, and the sub-side gaming state is the normal or G-ZONE.

  On the other hand, when the main RT state is RT0 gaming state or RT1 gaming state and the sub-side gaming state is ART preparation or ART, the symbol pattern table B is the main RT state RT2 gaming state and the sub-side gaming state is Normally, when G-ZONE, ART preparation or ART, the main RT state is RT3 gaming state and the sub-side gaming state is normal, G-ZONE or ART, the main RT state is RT4 gaming state, sub The side gaming state is usually selected when G-ZONE or ART (EG).

[Symbol pattern table]
The symbol pattern table shown in FIG. 38 defines the symbol patterns to be displayed in the history winning display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 for each of the symbol patterns for the history code.

  When 15 small winning combinations corresponding to history code 1 are displayed, "yellow 7" is selected as the symbol pattern when symbol pattern table A is selected, and when symbol pattern table B is selected. "Yellow feather" is selected as the symbol pattern.

  If the replay is displayed corresponding to history code 2 (except RT4 transition replay with history code 5, special replay with history code 4 and white feather target replay with history code 3), symbol pattern table A is selected When the symbol pattern is selected, "blue 7" is selected as the symbol pattern, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected, "blue feather" is selected as the symbol pattern. Note that the replay corresponding to the history code 2 is appropriately referred to as “normal replay”.

  When the white feather target replay corresponding to the history code 3 is displayed, "blue 7" is selected as the symbol pattern when the symbol pattern table A is selected, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected. "White feather" is selected as the symbol pattern.

  White feather target Replay, when it is ART at the time of game start, fall avoidance replay that avoids fall from RT3 gaming state to RT1 gaming state, fall Replay in G-ZONE (A), and the winning number 2 It is middle step replay without any order. Fall avoidance replays are middle replays 1 to 27 and RT 3 transition replays 1 to 3 of the winning number 12 of the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state shown in FIG. Falling replay is RT1 transition replay 1 to 27 of the winning number 12 of the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state shown in FIG.

  When an internal winning combination (single bonus (SB), special replay, one-piece combination 1, and one-piece combination 2) corresponding to history code 4 is determined, the symbol pattern in any of the symbol pattern tables A and B is a symbol pattern "Emerald" is selected as

  When the RT4 transition replay corresponding to the history code 5 is displayed, “red 7” is selected as the symbol pattern in any of the symbol pattern tables A and B.

  When the special small combination corresponding to the history code 6 is displayed, "GOD" is selected as the symbol pattern in any of the symbol pattern tables A and B.

Condition code table
The condition code table shown in FIG. 39 defines the content of the condition code. The condition code is referred to in the AT lottery table for winning history shown in FIG. 40, and is a classification code when the condition for performing the AT lottery based on the winning history is satisfied.

  In the condition code table shown, when blue 7 is displayed as three consecutive symbol patterns as condition code 1, condition code 2 as four symbol patterns when blue 7 as a symbol pattern is displayed as condition code 3 as a symbol pattern. It corresponds when blue 7 is displayed in 5 consecutive. That is, the condition codes 1 to 3 correspond to the codes when the normal replay is won in three or more consecutive games when the symbol pattern table A is selected.

  Here, the condition codes 1 to 3 are individually established independently without being simultaneously established, and are preferentially applied in the order of the condition code 3, the condition code 2 and the condition code 1. That is, condition code 3 is a condition that five blues 7 as a symbol pattern are displayed continuously in the winning history display area 5 c of liquid crystal display device 5. , And 2 simultaneously. However, in the present embodiment, when the condition code 3 is satisfied, the condition code 3 is preferentially applied, and the condition codes 1 and 2 are not simultaneously satisfied. Similarly, when the condition code 2 is satisfied, the condition code 2 is preferentially applied, and the condition code 1 is not simultaneously satisfied.

  Condition code 4 is displayed as a symbol pattern when yellow 7 is displayed in three consecutive lines, condition code 5 is displayed as a symbol pattern when yellow 7 is displayed in four consecutive lines, condition code 6 is displayed as five symbol lines in yellow 7 as yellow It corresponds when it was done. That is, the condition codes 4 to 6 correspond to the codes when 15 small winning combinations win in three or more consecutive games when the symbol pattern table A is selected.

  Here, the condition codes 4 to 6 are individually established independently without being simultaneously established, and are preferentially applied in the order of the condition code 6, the condition code 5, and the condition code 4. That is, when the condition code 6 is established, the condition code 6 is preferentially applied, and the condition codes 4 and 5 are not simultaneously established. Similarly, when the condition code 5 is satisfied, the condition code 5 is preferentially applied, and the condition code 4 is not simultaneously satisfied.

  The condition code 7 corresponds to a code when yellow feathers as a symbol pattern are displayed five consecutive times in the winning history display area 5 c of the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the condition code 7 corresponds to the code when 14 small winning combinations win in 5 consecutive games when the symbol pattern table B is selected.

  When two emeralds are displayed in the winning history display area 5c as the condition code 8 as a symbol pattern, when three emeralds as the symbol pattern are displayed as the symbol code, the condition code 10 is an emerald as the symbol pattern Is displayed in the winning history display area 5c, the condition code 11 corresponds to a time when five emeralds are displayed in the winning history display area 5c as a symbol pattern. That is, regardless of which of the symbol pattern tables A and B is selected, the condition codes 8 to 11 are single bonus (SB), special replay, one winning combination 1 or one winning combination 2 in 5 games. It corresponds to the code when the internal winning two or more times.

  Here, the condition codes 8 to 11 simultaneously hold, and when the condition code 11 holds, the condition codes 8 to 10 simultaneously hold. Similarly, when the condition code 10 is established, the condition codes 8 and 9 are simultaneously established, and when the condition code 9 is established, the condition code 8 is simultaneously established.

  The condition code 12 corresponds to the case where two or more reds 7 or GODs are displayed in the winning history display area 5c. That is, regardless of which of the symbol pattern tables A and B is selected, the condition code 12 corresponds to when the red 7 or the GOD is determined as a winning combination as a display combination in five games.

  The condition code 13 is displayed when GOD is displayed as a symbol pattern at the latest winning history display position (the leftmost position of the winning history display area 5c) in the winning history display area 5c during the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state. It corresponds. That is, the condition code 13 corresponds to the condition established only for the unit game (GOD establishment game) which has won the special small combination in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state.

  The condition code 14 corresponds to the case where GOD is displayed as a symbol pattern at the latest winning history display position (the leftmost position of the winning history display area 5c) in the winning history display area 5c during the RT4 gaming state. That is, the condition code 14 corresponds to the condition established only for the unit game (GOD establishment game) which has won the special small combination during the RT4 gaming state.

  The condition code 15 is a symbol at the latest winning history display position (the leftmost position of the winning history display area 5c) of the winning history display area 5c during the G-ZONE (see FIG. 37) as the sub-side gaming state (see FIG. 37). It corresponds to the case where GOD is displayed as a pattern. That is, the condition code 15 corresponds to the condition established only for the unit game (GOD establishment game) which has won the special small winning combination in the G-zone.

  Condition code 16 is a condition that is satisfied when reaching the ceiling. Here, when reaching the ceiling is to digest the number of games set in the ceiling counter without deciding to shift to ART (the value of the AT set counter remains 0). In the present embodiment, the number of games set in the ceiling counter is usually 1,500 games, and 300 games when the ceiling shortening flag is on. The ceiling shortening flag is turned on when it is determined that the transition to ART is made within a predetermined number of games before reaching the ceiling (when the ceiling counter is smaller than a predetermined value), for example, 200 games or less.

  The condition code 17 corresponds to the case where five white feathers are displayed in succession in the winning history display area 5c. That is, the condition code 17 corresponds to the case where the above-described white feather target replay (see FIG. 38) is determined to be winning for five consecutive games when the symbol pattern table B is selected.

  The condition code 18 is a condition that is satisfied when the player plays a red 7 replay (special replay with winning numbers 22 and 23) accompanied by the lock of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 30A) during AT. Here, "at AT" is a state in which the pushing order of the small winning combination and the replay is notified in the gaming state on the sub side, and includes at least ART, ART (EG), and ART preparation in progress.

[AT lottery table for winning history]
FIG. 40 shows an AT lottery table for winning history. This winning history AT lottery table defines, for each condition code that is to perform AT lottery, information of lottery value for the lottery result (win / not win) of the AT lottery. When the AT lottery based on the winning history among the five games is performed, the AT lottery is performed based on the lottery value stored in the winning history AT lottery table. For example, when the condition code is “2”, “3”, “5” to “7”, “11”, “16” to “18”, AT lottery is always won.

  Here, the condition code 17 is five consecutive wins for the white feather target replay, and always wins the AT lottery. As described above, when the white feather target replay is ART, it is fall avoidance replay, fall replay to G-ZONE in the RT3 gaming state, and middle replay with no winning order number 2 pressed.

  When fall avoidance replay for avoiding fall from ART (RT3 gaming state) continues, the interest of the game tends to be reduced because it is necessary for the player to follow the push notification even though the medals are not paid out. It is. However, regarding fall avoidance replay, if the number of sets of ART is increased on the condition that it is five consecutive wins, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to winning or winning of the fall avoidance replay. In addition to that, by including a middle order replay with no pressing order number 2 as the white feather target replay, it is possible to have five consecutive white feathers in the winning history, as compared to the case where only fall avoidance replay is won five times. Since it becomes easy to make it possible to display in, it becomes easier to add the set number of ARTs, and the interest of the game is improved. Also, by including the fall replay to G-ZONE as the white feather target replay, the possibility that the number of sets of ART will be added in the final game of ART, that is, the number of sets of ART is added simultaneously with the end of ART. Because of the possibility, it is more playable for the player.

[ART game number distribution lottery table]
FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are ART game number distribution lottery tables. FIG. 41 is a lottery table in which the first hit determination counter is “1” (at ART first hit), and FIG. 42 is a lottery table in which the first hit determination counter is “0” (during continuous connection).

  The number of ART games is determined based on the internal winning combination (winning number) in the final game of the ART precursor game. In the present embodiment, the number of ART games is 50 games, 100 games, and 200 games.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the table at the time of ART first hit has no distribution of 50 games and 100 games or more, but the difference due to winning numbers is not set regarding the distribution of 100 games and 200 games. When ART first hits, 100 games may be fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 42, in the table at the ART continuous shooting, the difference by the winning number is set. In this table, the first distribution group, which has the same number of games as the first hit, and the 50 game distribution is higher than the first distribution, while the 200 distribution is also higher. And can be divided. Winning numbers 14 to 18, 24, 25 correspond to a first sorting group which is the same sort as the first hit. The other winning numbers belong to the second distribution group. It should be noted that if 100 games are fixed for ART first hit time, it is always required to be other than 100 games for ART continuous play.

[ART lottery table]
The ART lottery table shown in FIG. 43 defines the ART winning probability based on the winning number and the state (main RT state and gaming state of the sub side), and is defined for each of seven modes. Although illustration of the ART lottery table in modes 3 to 7 is omitted, the higher the mode (the larger the mode number is), the easier it is to win the ART lottery.

  The ART winning probability is determined by using an internal winning combination (winning number) as one index, but winning numbers not winning 100% in ART (12, 22, 23, 28 to 31, 59, 60), to ART There are winning numbers (14-21, 24, 25 and 61) for winning 100%, and winning numbers (0, 3, 26, 27 and 32 to 49) that have different winning probabilities depending on the gaming state. In addition, as the state becomes higher (as the gaming state described in the lower side of the figure), it tends to be easier to win the ART.

[Mode transition lottery table]

As shown in FIG. 44, seven modes are defined, and the higher the mode is (the larger the mode number is), the higher the AT lottery probability tends to be.
Mode 1 is a mode with low probability A and is mainly a transition to low probability B (mode 2).
Mode 2 is a mode with low certainty B and is a mode in which the mode is shifted mainly to normal (mode 3).
Mode 3 is normal, and is a mode for mainly shifting to high probability A (mode 4).
Mode 4 is a mode with high probability A, and is a mode in which transition is made mainly to high probability B (mode 5) and low probability A (mode 1).
Mode 5 is a mode with high probability B and is mainly a transition to high probability A (mode 4).
Mode 6 is a mode with high probability C, which is mainly transitioned to high probability B (mode 5), high probability D (mode 7), and low probability A (mode 1).
Mode 7 is a mode with high probability D and is mainly a transition to high probability C (mode 6).
In addition, the mode 6 (high probability C) and the mode 7 (high probability D) are shifted by a special trigger such as SB winning with a low probability.

  FIG. 45 and FIG. 46 show mode transition lottery tables when the mode before transition is modes 1 and 2. FIG. The mode transition lottery table is defined for each of the modes 1 to 7, but in the present embodiment, the illustration of the mode transition lottery table of the modes 3 to 7 is omitted.

  The mode transition lottery table defines a mode transition destination based on the winning number and the state (main RT state and sub-side gaming state). That is, the presence or absence of mode transition and the mode transition destination depend on the current stay mode (transition source) and the state. However, regardless of the stay mode and state, transition to the advantageous modes 6 and 7 for the player is made by winning a single bonus (SB) of the winning number 61. Although it can not be determined from FIGS. 45 and 46, the higher mode is easier to win, or stays in the same mode for a long time (it is difficult to shift to another mode).

  Of course, the transition probability between modes can be set arbitrarily, may be made different for each current mode, and is not limited to the examples shown in FIG. 45 and FIG.

[Art start stage lottery table]
FIG. 47 shows an ART start stage lottery table. The ART start stage lottery table defines the information of the lottery value for the current stage for each value of the AT set counter, the previous stage, and the current mode. Here, “stage” is the type of effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in ART, and which stage is selected is determined with reference to the ART start stage lottery table at the ART start time. Be done. That is, when a transition is made to the RT3 gaming state for the first time, or when a new set of ART is started after transition to the G-zone after ART, stages are determined with reference to the ART start stage lottery table. When the stage is determined, BGM to be reproduced during ART is determined corresponding to the stage (see FIG. 48).

  In the effect display area 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, the stage determined on the ART start stage lottery table is displayed. The stages include "Olympos", "Poseidon", and "Zeus". On the other hand, as BGM, except for the case where "special BGM" is determined, "Olympos (1)" is basically determined at the "Olympus" stage, and the "Boseond only" BGM at the "Poseidon" stage. The "Zeus" dedicated BGM is determined at the "Zeus" stage.

  However, when 100 games are selected as the number of ART games in the "Olympus" stage, "Olympus 100 exclusive" is determined as BGM. In this case, when the ART wins the ART between the predetermined games (including both the first hit (withdrawal) and the addition of the set number of ART), “Olympus (1)” is reproduced during ART preparation, and ART At the start of (when the number of ART games is displayed), BGM is changed to "Olympus 100 only".

  As a result, it becomes difficult to recognize the number of ART games during ART preparation, and it can be difficult to determine whether ART is consecutive or first hit. Also, by playing “Olympus (1)” as BGM in preparation for ART, it is suggested that 50 games are selected as the number of ART games during preparation for ART (FIG. 41). And Figure 42), when the BGM changes "Olympus 100 only" with the display of the number of ART games, there is also a possibility of ART first hit (pull back), and actual ART different from the expected number of ART games (50 games) Since the number of games (100 G) is displayed and recognized by BGM change, it is possible to give a surprise to the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of ART games from being grasped at an early stage depending on the type of BGM, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest of the game.

  The "Poseidon" stage and the "Zeus" stage are not selected unless the AT set counter is "1" or more. Therefore, when "Posedon" or "Zeus" is displayed in the effect display area 5a, at least one or more sets of ART will be continuously performed even if one set of started ART ends. . Also, the larger (higher) the mode is, the higher the probability that “Zeus” is selected. Therefore, when "Zeus" is displayed in the effect display area 5a, then, it is possible to have strong expectation for AT lottery based on the current mode.

  In Pachislot 1, if the previous stage is "Poseidon" or "Zeus", the mode at the start of the new one set is larger than the mode at the start of the previous one set (advantage to the player), If the same stage is likely to be determined, and the mode at the start of the new one set is the same or smaller than the mode at the start of the previous one set, the same stage is less likely to be determined.

  Specifically, if the previous stage is other than "Zeus", the "Zeus" stage may be selected if the mode is "5" or higher, while the previous stage is "Zeus" If the mode is "6" or more, "Zeus" is not selected. Similarly, if the previous stage is other than "Poseidon", the "Poseidon" stage may be selected if the mode is "3" or higher, while the previous stage is "Poseidon" In the case, "poseon" is not selected unless "mode 4" or more.

  The allocation of the lottery values of the ART start stage lottery table is not limited to that shown in FIG. 47. For example, the value of the AT set counter at the start of one new set is the value of the AT set counter at the start of the previous one set. If the current mode is higher than the value, or if the current mode is higher than the previous time, "Poseidon" or "Zeus" may be continuously selectable in addition to the mode.

  In addition, in the case of transition to ART (EG) (RT 4 gaming state), in order to indicate that it is an EG (extra game), in a special stage (extra stage) different from the three stages shown in FIG. You may make it shift.

[BGM priority table]
The BGM priority table shown in FIG. 48 defines the priority of BGM outputted from the speakers 9L and 9R during ART and the generation condition. In the figure, "No additional condition" and "No additional condition" indicate whether or not the condition for adding the number of sets of ART has occurred during ART. The smaller the value described in those columns, The priority for selecting the BGM is high. In addition, when a plurality of conditions are simultaneously satisfied, the highest priority (small numerical value) BGM is output.

  In the illustrated BGM priority table, if, for example, the stage selected at the start of ART is "Olympus", "Olympus (1)" is basically selected as BGM. "Olympus (2)" may be selected when an additional effect (notice) occurs when the current ART is 5 or more, and when "Olympos (2)" is selected, "Olympos (2)" is selected. "Olympus (2)" is output as BGM in preference to 1). That is, BGM changes to "Olympus (2)" from the next game in which the additional effect is generated.

  Similarly, when “Olympus (3)” or “Olympus (4)” is selected as the BGM while satisfying the conditions shown in FIG. 48, “Olympus (4)” has the highest priority, then “Olympus (4) 3) "," Olympus (2) ", and" Olympos (1) "are prioritized in this order. In addition, if “Olympus 100 dedicated” is selected as BGM when the Olympus stage is selected at the start of ART, and “Olympus 100 only” is selected as BGM, from “Olympos (1)” “Olympus 100 only” is prioritized, but when additional effects are generated when the number of consecutive villas is exceeded, “Olympos (2) to (4)” as BGM as “Olympus 100 only” Takes precedence. That is, the BGM changes from the next game in which the additional effect is generated.

  When the stage selected at the start of ART is "Poseidon" or "Zeus", basically "Poseidon-only BGM" or "Zeus-only BGM" is selected. However, when extra effects occur when the predetermined number of consecutive cottages is exceeded and “Olympos (2) to (4)” is selected, “Olympos (2) to (4)” is used as BGM. have priority. That is, the BGM changes from the next game in which the additional effect is generated.

  However, even if “Olympos (3)” or “Olympos (4)” is selected, “Olympos (1)” and “Olympos 100 only” are “B” in terms of BGM change priority. BGM does not occur in Olympus (3) or Olympus (4), and BGM changes to "Olympos (2)" first. That is, among “Olympos (2)”, “Olympos (3)” and “Olympos (4)”, the priorities are “Olympos (4)”, “Olympos (3)” and “Olympos (2)” In order, BGM changes sequentially (stepwise) as “Olympos (2)”, “Olympos (3)” and “Olympos (4)”.

  Also, as described later, in any stage of "Olympus", "Posedon" and "Zeus", "Special BGM" may be selected as BGM in addition to basic BGM, and this "Special BGM" is selected. In this case, "special BGM" takes precedence. For example, when a predetermined number or more of consecutive villas occur, ART addition generation effect occurs, and even if "Olympus (2) to (4)" is selected as BGM, "special BGM" is prioritized Therefore, no change in BGM occurs.

  When GOD alignment occurs during ART, regardless of the BGM at GOD alignment, "GOD-only BGM" has priority and the stage shifts to GOD-only "special stage". "GOD BGM" is output. If this "special BGM" is selected, "GOD only BGM" is given priority. For example, even when a predetermined number or more of consecutive villas generate ART overlay generation effects and "Olympus (2) to (4)" is selected as BGM, "GOD BGM" is given priority. Therefore, no change in BGM occurs.

  In addition, when “Olympus (2) to (4)” is selected as BGM in “special BGM” and “GOD-only BGM”, BGM change is carried over to ART from next time onward. That is, “Olympus (2) to (4)” is output in the next ART except when “special BGM” is selected.

[Special BGM lottery table]
The special BGM lottery table shown in FIG. 49 is referred to when it is lottery whether or not to select the special BGM as the BGM. This special BGM lottery table defines, for each value of the continuous counter, the previous sound, and the value of the AT set counter, information of the lottery value for the current sound. "Rate counter" is a counter that counts the number of times ART is continuously performed. "AT set counter" is a counter that counts the number of remaining sets of ART (the number of ART stock). Stored in the storage area of

  As shown in FIG. 50, when "non-special" is determined as BGM, BGM (music A) determined according to the stage selected at the start of ART flows in ART.

  On the other hand, when “special” is determined as BGM, “special BGM” (music B) flows after one phrase of music A flows. Here, in FIG. 50, "at the start of ART" means a game that has entered during the preparation of ART (a game in which a notification of push order is started).

  In the special BGM lottery table shown in FIG. 49, the special BGM is not selected when the value of the AT set counter is 20 or less, and is selected when the value of the AT set counter is 21 or more. That is, since the special BGM is selected when the remaining stock number of ART is 21 or more, it is determined that the remaining stock number is 21 or more by outputting the special BGM. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that there is a large amount of stock having 21 or more remaining stocks by outputting the special BGM, and the interest of the game is improved.

  If the value of the continuous counter is 9 or less and the value of the AT set counter is 30 or less, the special BGM is not selected as the current sound if the previous sound is a special BGM, and the special BGM is continuous. Will not be selected. Therefore, if the special BGM is continuously output in a situation where the number of consecutive ARTs is 9 or less, it is determined that the remaining stock number is 31 or more.

  On the other hand, if the value of the continuous counter is 10 or more, even if the previous sound is a special BGM, if the value of the AT set counter is 21 or more, the special BGM is selected as the current sound. Therefore, if the special BGM is continuously output in a situation where the number of consecutive ARTs is 10 or more, it is determined that the number of remaining stocks is 21 or more.

  Therefore, when the number of remaining stock of ART is large, special BGM is easily selected continuously, and it is possible to enjoy refreshing feeling combined with the continuation of ART.

  In the present embodiment, when “Olympus 100 dedicated” is selected as the BGM and “special BGM” is selected, the timing at which the “special BGM” is reproduced is randomly determined. As shown in FIG. 51 and FIG. 52, the timing at which the special BGM is output (reproduced) is selected from the ART start time and the ART game number set time, but the “special BGM” is reproduced from the ART start time The winning probability is higher when “special BGM” is played back from the ART game number set than in the case.

  Here, "at the start of ART" is a game (game in which notification of push order is started) which has been shifted during ART preparation. In this case, as already described with reference to FIG. 50, the music B (“special BGM”) is reproduced after reproducing the music A by one phrase.

  On the other hand, "when the number of ART games is set" is a game in which the gaming state has been shifted to the RT3 gaming state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 52, music A ("Olympus (1)") is reproduced from "at ART start" to "at the number of ART games set", and only one phrase is music C (" The music B ("special BGM") is played back after playing "Olympus 100 only".

[Symbol table lottery table]
The symbol table lottery table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 is referred to in order to determine the symbol displayed in the effect display area 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5. This symbol table lottery table is defined for each of modes 1 to 7, and FIGS. 53 and 54 correspond to mode 1 and mode 2, respectively. In the present embodiment, illustration of the mode transition lottery table of modes 3 to 7 is omitted.

  In the symbol table lottery tables of mode 1 and mode 2 shown in FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, according to the winning number (internal winning combination), symbols are extracted from 18 types including no symbol. For example, in the case of the special small winning combination of the winning numbers 24 and 25, seven sets, reach eyes, and even-temporary reaching eyes are selected, but the seven sets are selected only when the special small winning combination is won. In the case of the winning combination of the RT4 transition replay of the winning numbers 14 to 18, the RT2 determination replay, and the RT2 transition replay, the odd-numbered sets are selected. In the case of the special replay of the winning numbers 22 and 23, the single piece of the winning numbers 59 and 60, and the single bonus (SB) of the winning number 61, the odd-numbered tempai is selected.

  Also, the symbol table includes symbol combinations of matching words such as “634” (Musashi), “315” (Psycho), or “873” (Hanami) as reach eyes, and can be used as a precursor to ART preparation or higher mode As a chance eye of high sex, an odd ("V" is treated as an odd number) scissors symbol pattern combination such as "515" or "V5V" may be included.

  In FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, one symbol table lottery table is shown for one mode, but actually, for each of the seven modes, the main RT state, for ART winning game, and 30 after ART end. A symbol table lottery table is provided within the game according to ART winning time, G-zone, penalty time, and the like.

[Demonstration group lottery table]
The effect group lottery table shown in FIG. 55 (A) and FIG. 55 (B) is a table to be referred to when lottery the effect group according to the symbol table selected with reference to FIG.

  The effect group lottery table shown in FIG. 55 (A) is a state where notification of the stop operation in modes 1 to 3 is not performed, and is referred to when it is not a precursor of ART. In this effect group lottery table, for example, when a symbol table other than “no symbol”, “left 7” and “odd number temppai” is selected, all effect groups may be selected. When the symbol table of "no symbol" is selected, "navi effect group" is selected, and when the symbol table of "left 7" is selected, "delay fixed effect group of start sound" is selected, When the symbol table of "odd number tempai" is selected, "effect effect group", "ice fixed effect group" or "lightning fixed effect group" is selected. Here, "○○ fixed effect group" means that "○○ effect" is always selected. For example, "ice fixing effect group" means that the effect is always selected from the ice effect group.

  The effect group lottery table shown in FIG. 55 (B) is a table referred to when the ART is activated (a game started by the ART from the next game). Since this effect group lottery table is referred to at the time of ART activation, notification of the start of ART and contradiction effects are selected as effects.

[Production lottery table]
The effect lottery table shown in FIGS. 56 and 57 is a table that is referred to when the effect is lottery based on the effect group selected with reference to FIG. In the effect lottery table, the effects are lottery according to the winning number (internal winning combination).

  FIG. 56 shows an effect lottery table when “all” is selected as an effect group. In this effect lottery table, effects are selected in a fixed manner from one or more effects according to a winning number. That is, the winning combination and the effect are generally associated with each other.

  FIG. 57 shows an effect lottery table when “delay in start sound fixed” is selected as an effect group. In this effect lottery table, reel delay effect is selected regardless of the winning number. In the present embodiment, the reel delay effect is an effect in which the start sound at the start of reel rotation is delayed compared to that at normal time, and the special effect that the start sound is different from that at normal time It becomes a sound.

  In FIG. 56 and FIG. 57, pushing order navigation effects, freeze effects and the like are omitted, and the effects attached with ● in the figure play the role of notification effect of transitioning to the ART screen by the medal bet of the next game. It is a thing.

[GOD button lottery table]
The GOD button lottery table shown in FIG. 58 is a table that is referred to when lottery of a specific effect to be rewritten by the operation of the GOD button 46 when a delay effect is selected. In this GOD button lottery table, a specific effect including no rewriting is defined by a winning number (internal winning combination).

  In the illustrated GOD button lottery table, on the premise that the delay effect is selected, the GOD button has a high probability (32736/32768 = about 99.9%) in cases other than the winning number 24, 25 (other than the special small combination) Even if the user operates 46, no effect is selected and no rewriting is selected, and the effect number 22 is rewritten with a low probability (32/32737 = about 0.1%). The effect number 22 is an effect in which the reproduction effect is executed when the GOD button 46 is turned on and the GOD button 46 is operated. The reproduction effect is an effect in which a special notification sound as a start sound is reproduced. In addition, since it is not appropriate to perform freeze production at times other than special small winning combination, rewriting to freeze production is not selected.

  On the other hand, in the case of winning numbers 24 and 25 (special small role), no rewrite is selected so that no effect is generated even if the GOD button 46 is operated with a probability of 1/2, and the remaining 1/2 is the effect number 21 , 22 and 23 are selected with predetermined probability.

  The effect number 21 is a freeze effect. Therefore, in the rewriting to the effect number 21, the freeze effect occurs after the delay effect of the start sound.

  The effect number 22 is the effect of lighting the GOD button 46 plus the effect of reproduction as described above. Therefore, in the rewriting to the effect number 22, the GOD button 46 is turned on after the delay effect of the start sound, and the special notification sound is made by operating the GOD button 46 until the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. It is something to generate.

  The effect number 23 is lighting effect of the GOD button 46 + freeze effect. Therefore, in rewriting to the effect number 23, the GOD button 46 is turned on after the delay effect of the start sound, and the freeze effect is performed by operating the GOD button 46 until the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. It is something to generate.

  As described above, when the start sound delay effect is generated, when the lighting effect of the GOD button 46 is generated and the reproduction effect is generated, there is a possibility that the special small winning combination is won for the AT. On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B), when a special small winning combination is won, special reel control is performed. Therefore, when the reproduction effect is generated, the left reel 3L is operated as the first stop, and by pushing the "GOD" symbol of the symbol position data "4" in the middle, a vita stop or three-frame slippage occurs. Depending on whether or not, it is possible to guess at the first stop whether or not you win a special small role. Moreover, when operating the right reel 3R as the first stop, the lower half circle symbol of the symbol position data "8" is drawn in the middle row (the "GOD" symbol of the symbol position data "7" is lower). When the right reel 3R stops, it is possible to confirm that it has won the special small part of the winning number 25 at the first stop, and the GOD symbol can not be stopped at the left first stop. Can be aligned.

  As described above, when the start sound delay effect is selected, if rewriting to the freeze effect is performed, the freeze effect accompanying the transition to the RT4 gaming state is generated when the delay of the start sound occurs. In order to obtain, the feeling of expectation when delay of the start sound occurs increases.

  Even if the freeze effect does not occur, the expectation of winning the AT can be maintained by adopting the reproduction effect that may have won the special small role. Therefore, when starting the next game, it is possible to enjoy the thrilling feeling as to whether or not AT is won.

  Furthermore, when winning a special small role, in addition to generating an effect that may have won a special small role, while performing a special reel control, can you win an AT by eye-pushing? You can enjoy the excitement about whether you are not.

[GOD winning flash lottery table]
The GOD winning combination flash lottery table shown in FIG. 59 is a table to be referred to when lottery of the flash pattern of the lamp 14 when the special small winning combination of the winning numbers 24 and 25 is won and the GOD symbol is aligned. This GOD winning combination flash lottery table is defined as the relationship between the ART continuation rate and the ramp data. In the GOD winning combination flash lottery table, the higher the flash number of the lamp data, the higher the data.

  In the illustrated GOD winning combination flash lottery table, the higher the continuation rate, the easier it is to select the higher rank lamp data. That is, when the flash corresponding to the higher rank lamp data occurs, it can have the expectation that the loop rate of ART is high.

[Premier G-ZONE transition lottery table]
The Premier G-Zone transition lottery table shown in FIG. 60 is a chance zone after the end of ART G-ZONE (strictly speaking, it is a G-zone until the RT transition symbol, which is a dropout of 15 small pieces, is stopped and displayed. In ZONE (A) (RT3 gaming state)), it is a table referred to when it is randomly selected whether or not to shift to the Premier G-ZONE on condition that there is a stock of ART. The Premier G-ZONE transition lottery table defines the winning / not winning of the transition to the Premier G-ZONE according to the winning number (internal winning combination).

  The Premier G-ZONE is a zone for performing mode transition lottery with reference to a mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 61 described later, and is a zone where promotion of the mode can be expected. As described above, since the ART winning probability is more favored in the higher mode, the promotion of the mode in the Premier G-ZONE can increase the expectation of winning in the ART. Therefore, since the rendition in the G-ZONE, which is a chance zone, can be made meaningful as a rendition during mere preparation of ART, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  When winning the Premier G-ZONE transition lottery, 1 is added to the G-ZONESP counter each time the transition lottery is won. At this time, at the same time, the AT set counter is also incremented by 1, and loop lottery is not performed. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the G-ZONESP counter is 32. On the other hand, when the value of the G-ZONESP counter is not 0, the processing shifts to the Premier G-ZONE, but this Premier G-ZONE continues until the value of the G-ZONESP counter becomes 0. That is, although the Premier G-ZONE continues the number of times won by the lottery in the G-ZONE (A), the upper limit game number is set to 32.

  In addition, in the final game of Premier G-ZONE, ART continuation may be notified. Then, since the end game of the Premier G-ZONE is clarified, the reduction of the motivation due to the end of the Premier G-ZONE is converted to the expectation for the ART to be performed after the next game, and the motivation for the game is maintained. It becomes possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

  The transition to the Premier G-Zone was conditional on the stock of ART, but it is not necessary to be necessarily on the stock of ART. For example, if you move to Premier G-ZONE when there is no stock, if it becomes easy to win ART by promotion of the mode in Premier G-ZONE, it is possible to pull back ART immediately after ART termination. Since it can be made, the interest of a game can be improved.

[Mode transition lottery table]
The mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 61 (A) and FIG. 61 (B) is a table referred to in the Premier G-ZONE, and is defined as the relationship between the mode and the winning number. In FIGS. 61A and 61B, the current stay mode corresponds to mode 1 and mode 2, respectively, and the mode transition lottery table of modes 3 to 7 is omitted.

  In these mode transition lottery tables, transition to the higher mode is favored as compared with the mode transition lottery table described above with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. That is, in the Premier G-ZONE, since it is easy to shift to the upper mode, the game during ART preparation which tends to be monotonous proceeds with having an expectation for winning in the internal winning combination which is easy to shift to the upper mode can do.

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

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

  At step S2, the main CPU 31 performs initialization processing at the end of one game. For example, the main CPU 31 clears data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the display combination expected storing area, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 conducts medal acceptance / start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 validates the center line 8 based on the number of inserted sheets and determines whether the start operation is possible.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random value A and the random value B, and stores them in the random value storage area (step S4). The random value A is used in the internal lottery process, and the random value B is used in the lock lottery process or the like (see FIG. 30A, FIG. 30B, and FIG. 64). Subsequently, main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs lock lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether to delay the timing to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes an area and the like related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs start command transmission processing (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The start command includes information such as gaming state, internal winning combination, result of lock lottery (lock presence or absence), and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process (step S334 of FIG. 75) of the interrupt process described later Be done. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs weight processing (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 stands by until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the previous game start or until a lock time (for example, 5 seconds) set in the lock lottery process elapses. The lock time set by the lock lottery process may be digested by invalidating the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R after the start of rotation. In this case, the player can recognize that the locking is performed because the stop operation is not possible even though the rotation is started. In addition, during this locking, slow rotation or reverse rotation may be performed to make it easier to recognize that the locking is in progress.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs reel rotation start processing (step S10). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing-in priority storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S12).

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combination displayed along the effective line (center line 8) after stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with the symbol combination table (FIGS. 17 to 23), and displays them. And determine the number of medals to be paid out.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out the medals based on the payout number of medals determined in the process of step S13 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display combination command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S15). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S16). In this process, the RT gaming state flag is updated according to the display combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S18), and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied, and performs the operation of the re-game when the condition for the re-game is satisfied.

[Medal acceptance and start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 63, a medal reception / start check process will be described which shows the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start operation is possible based on the number of inserted cards.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether it is "0" (step S31). At this time, when there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, when it is other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic insertion process (step S32), and proceeds to step S39. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals inserted. Counter. The automatic charging counter and the charging number counter are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

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

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

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

  At step S36, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 9S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion command transmission processing (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the inserted number is the game startable number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum value of the insertion number. At this time, when the value of the insertion number counter is the maximum value of the insertion number, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39, and when the value is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 continues with step S35. Perform the processing of

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

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

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value A stored in the random number value storage area (step S52).

  Next, the main CPU 31 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 A (step S53). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the subtraction result is larger than “0” (positive or not) (step S54). At this time, if the subtraction result is positive, the main CPU 31 acquires a data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S58), and then performs the processing of step S59. On the other hand, when the subtraction result is not positive, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S55.

  In step S55, the main CPU 31 updates the random number A and updates the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number A to a value after the subtraction in step S53, and updates the winning number to a value obtained by adding “1”. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (step S56). At this time, when all the winning numbers have been checked, the main CPU 31 sets "0" in the data pointer, and proceeds to step S59. On the other hand, when all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU31 proceeds to step S53.

  In step S59, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table, and acquires an internal winning combination (hit request flag) based on the data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S60).

[Lock lottery processing]
The lock lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the winning number is any of 14 to 18, 24 and 25 (step S81). When the determination is YES, the main CPU31 subsequently performs the process of step S82, and when the determination is NO, ends the lock lottery process.

  At step S82, the main CPU 31 acquires the random value B stored in the random value storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a lock extraction value, and subtracts the lock extraction value from the random value B (step S83). Here, in the present embodiment, the lottery values of the short lock and the long lock are as shown in FIG. 30 (A), and the lottery values of the freeze are as shown in FIG. 30 (B).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines the success or failure and type of the lock based on the lock extraction value acquired from the random value B and the lock extraction table shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B) ( Step S83). Here, the types of lock are short lock, long lock, and freeze.

  The lock success or failure is performed for the short lock and the long lock when the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), and is performed for the freeze when the winning number is 24, 25 (see FIG. 9).

  The success or failure of the short lock and the long lock when the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), as shown in FIG. 30 (A), is discriminated according to the three types of situations defined below.

(A) When "emerald" is not displayed as the winning history (except for (c) described later)
(B) While "emerald" is displayed as the winning history (for example, between 5 G which is the number of winning history display games)
(C) For a predetermined number of games (for example, 25 G) after "emerald" is not displayed as the winning history

  Note that “emerald” as the winning history is displayed when winning a single bonus, special replay, single role 1 and single role 2 (see FIG. 38).

  As shown in FIG. 30 (A), in the situation of (a) where there is no emerald winning record, the lock non winning is about 80%, the short lock winning is about 12%, and the long lock winning is about 8%. is there. When the long lock is won, the pressing order of the correct answer for winning the red 7 symbol alignment is informed.

  In the situation of (b) displayed in the emerald winning history, win Long Lock with a probability of 100%. That is, in the situation of (b), when the winning number is replayed with 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), the pressing order of the correct answer for winning the red 7 symbol assortment is informed with 100% probability . In the situation of (b), compared with the situation of (a), when the winning number is 14 to 18 (refer to FIG. 9), the pressing order of the correct answer for winning the red seven symbol alignment is informed Probability is 12.5 times.

  In the situation of (c) in the predetermined period when the display of the emerald winning history disappears, Long Lock is won with a probability of about 20%. The probability of 20% is about 2.5 times the probability of the situation without the emerald winning history (a). That is, in the situation of (c), compared with the situation of (a), when the win number is 14 to 18 (refer to FIG. 9), the pressing order of the correct solution for winning the red 7 pattern match The probability of being broadcast is about 2.5 times.

  Therefore, during a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) in which "emerald" is displayed in the winning history by winning a single bonus, special replay, single role 1 or single role 2, RT4 replay with a total of 7 reds The possibility of transition to RT4 gaming state by winning, ie transition to ART (EG) is enhanced.

  On the other hand, when the winning number is 24, 25 (see FIG. 9), the freeze / no-go is 25% for the win and 75% for the non-win as shown in FIG. 3 (B).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock lottery has been won (step S84). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S85, and when the determination is NO, ends the lock lottery process.

  In step S85, the main CPU 31 adds a value corresponding to the type of lock to the wait timer. Specifically, if the type of lock is short lock, the wait timer is "1119" (about 1.25 seconds), and if the type of lock is long lock, the wait timer is "2238" (approximately 2.10). If the lock type is freeze, “4476” (about 5 seconds) is added to the wait timer. When the process of step S82 ends, the lock lottery process ends.

[Reel stop initialization process]
The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the data pointer as a rotation stop number (step S111). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initialization setting table, and acquires each information based on the rotation stop number (step S112). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires a lead-in priority order table number, a lead-in priority order table number selection table number, and the like.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area, that is, stores the rotating identifier (for example, “1” in all bits) in all the symbol code storage areas (step S113). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S114), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R for which the player has not performed a stop operation, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Import priority storage process]
The lead-in priority storage process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S131). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes search target reel determination processing (step S132). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side among the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 31 conducts a drawing priority order table selection process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S133). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets "21" as the number of symbol checks and "0" as the searched symbol position (step S134). Next, the main CPU 31 performs symbol code storage processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S135).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storage area (step S136). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a drawing priority data acquisition process (step S137). In this process, the main CPU 31 is a role corresponding to a bit storing "1" in the display combination storing area, and a role corresponding to a bit storing "1" in the internal winning combination storing area. The pull-in priority data is acquired with reference to the pull-in priority table selected in step S133. In this process, for a combination in which winning is determined on one reel (for example, a single small combination determined on the right reel 3R), reels other than the one reel (the left reel 3L in the case of a single small combination) , And the reel 3C in the middle does not acquire the pull-in priority data. Further, when the combination in which the winning is determined on one reel is not determined as the internal winning combination, the priority-of-draw-in priority data is acquired for the one reel of which “stop is prohibited”.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S138). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the number of symbol checks, and adds “1” to the search symbol position (step S139). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol check count is "0" (step S140). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S141. When the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S135. In this process, it is determined whether or not all the search for the symbol positions "0" to "20" has been performed. At step S141, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed a number of times. When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the drawing priority storage process, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S132. In this process, it is determined whether search has been performed for all reels.

[Import priority table selection process]
With reference to FIG. 68, a drawing priority order table selection process for selecting a drawing priority order will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the drawing priority order table selection table number is set (step S161). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S162, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 ends the drawing priority order table selection process.

  In step S162, the main CPU 31 sets a drawing priority order table selection table according to the drawing priority order table selection table number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, sets the corresponding drawing priority order table number from the drawing priority order table selection table (step S163), and executes the drawing priority order table selection process. finish.

[Reel stop control processing]
With reference to FIG. 69, a reel stop control process will be described showing a procedure of a process of stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, etc.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been pressed (step S181). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182. On the other hand, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S181 again.

  In step S182, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S183). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (step S184).

  Subsequently, in step S185, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs sliding symbol number determination processing (step S186). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and determines the number-of-sliding-pieces determination data determined for the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 31 performs priority attraction control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S187).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S188). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines the planned stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the sliding piece number determination data, and stores it (step S189). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets a planned stop position as a search symbol position (step S190), and performs symbol code storage processing (FIG. 70) for acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position (step S191).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area based on the acquired symbol code (step S192). In this process, in the symbol code storage area, the main CPU 31 updates the bit of the combination (symbol combination) that can be displayed to "1", and updates the bit of the combination not displayed (pattern combination) to "0". For example, when the "GOD" symbol is set as the search symbol position for the left reel 3L, in the symbol code storage area, the bit corresponding to the combination where the symbol of the left reel 3L is the "GOD" symbol is " While maintaining 1 ', the bit corresponding to the combination in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is a symbol other than the' GOD 'symbol is updated to' 0 '.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs control change processing when it is necessary according to the search symbol position (step S193). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether the value of the stop button inactivity counter is “0” (step S194). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “0” (when not at the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the drawing priority storage process of FIG. 67 (step S195). The process of S181 is performed. That is, in the pachi slot 1, processing of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating before the processing of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button inactivity counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop is finished, and ends the reel stop control process.

[Symbol code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 70, symbol code storage processing for acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S211). In the present embodiment, since only the center line 8 is an effective line, line 1 (middle-middle-middle) is set.

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the valid line data (step S212). In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position of the symbol corresponding to the set valid line data as the check symbol position data, based on the search symbol position (middle symbol) of the search target reel. Specifically, when the valid line data indicates the middle row, the search symbol position directly becomes the check symbol position data, and when the valid line data indicates the upper row, the search symbol position +1 is the check symbol position data and Become. In the present embodiment, since the valid line is only the center line 8, the valid line data is always in the middle, and the search symbol position becomes the check symbol position data as it is.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (step S213), and ends the symbol code storage processing.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
The priority attraction-in control process will be described with reference to FIG. 71, which shows the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols.

  First, the main CPU 31 sets an acquisition priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S231). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires a stop start position (step S232).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the priority order table according to the sliding piece number determination data (step S233), and subsequently sets “5” as the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S234).

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets the sliding symbol number determination data as the sliding symbol number (step S235). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S236). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority data of the stop search position (step S237).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired acquisition priority data (step S238). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the priority attraction-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding symbols (step S239), and then performs the processing of step S240. On the other hand, when it is less than the priority attraction-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S240.

  At step S240, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the priority order and the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the number of checks is “0” (step S241). At this time, if the number of checks is “0”, the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding symbols (step S 242), and ends the priority attraction control process. On the other hand, when the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S236.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 displays the number of slide symbols in which the combination of symbols relating to the internal winning combination to be carried out with higher priority among the number of slide symbols of a plurality of types is displayed. decide.

[RT control processing]
RT control processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT0 transition replay is displayed, that is, whether or not the RT0 transition replay has won (step S261). At this time, when the RT0 transition replay is won, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the normal gaming state (RT0 gaming state) (step S262), and ends the RT control processing.

  On the other hand, when the RT0 transition replay is not winning, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether the RT operation symbol or the RT1 transition replay is displayed (step S263). At this time, when the RT operation symbol or the RT1 transition replay is displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S264), and ends the RT control processing.

  On the other hand, when the RT operation symbol or the RT1 transition replay is not displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether the RT2 transition replay or the RT determined replay is displayed, that is, the RT2 transition replay or the RT determined replay is a prize. It is determined whether or not it has been (step S265). At this time, when the RT2 transition replay or the RT determined replay is won, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S266), and ends the RT control processing.

  On the other hand, when the RT2 transition replay or the RT determined replay is not winning, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT3 transition replay is displayed, that is, whether or not the RT3 transition replay has won ((1) Step S267). At this time, when the RT3 transition replay is won, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (step S268), and ends the RT control processing.

  On the other hand, when the RT3 transition replay is not winning, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT4 transition replay is displayed, that is, whether or not the RT4 transition replay is won (step S269). At this time, when the RT4 transition replay is won, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state (step S270), and ends the RT control processing. On the other hand, when the RT4 transition replay has not won, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

[Bonus end check processing]
The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB is in operation, that is, whether or not the SB gaming state flag is on (step S291). At this time, when the SB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check processing, while when the SB is in operation, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the SB gaming state flag to off. The SB end process is performed (step S 292), and the bonus end check process is ended.

[Bonus operation check process]
The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 74 based on the determined type of display combination and the like for the main CPU 31 to operate the bonus game.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB operation is performed, that is, whether or not the SB has won (step S311). At this time, when the SB has won, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an SB operation process of updating the SB gaming state flag to on (step S312), and ends the bonus operation check process.

  On the other hand, when the SB has not won, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the replay has been displayed, that is, whether or not the replay has won (step S313). At this time, when the replay is won, the main CPU 31 subsequently makes an automatic insertion request to copy the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S314), and ends the bonus operation check processing. On the other hand, when the replay is not winning, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt process under control of main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 75, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 will be described, which shows the procedure of the process of the interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms).

  First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S331). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs input port check processing (step S332). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of a signal to be transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt processing.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S333). Next, the main CPU 31 performs command data transmission processing (step S334). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S335). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in response to the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp 7SEG driving process (step S336). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S 337), and ends the processing of the periodically occurring interrupt.

[Program flow executed by sub CPU of sub control circuit]
Next, contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 76 to 101.

[Power-on process]
The operation of the sub control circuit 72 at the time of power on will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check on the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task which is a task group of timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task which is a task group of VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  At step S352, the sub CPU 81 starts the lamp control task, and proceeds to step S353. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 77, but waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 ms, and this timer interrupt event message is In response to the CPU 81 receiving, the sub CPU 81 performs processing to control the lighting state of the reel backlights of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In step S353, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task, and proceeds to step S354. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 78. The sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

  In step S354, the sub CPU 81 starts the mother task and terminates the process. Although the mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 79, it is a task group of VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and the liquid crystal display device 5 displays an image of one frame. Use the vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from

Lamp control task
The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs timer interrupt initialization processing (step S371), and proceeds to step S372. In step S372, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp related data initialization processing.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for timer interruption (step S 373), and proceeds to step S 374. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives a timer interrupt event message every 2 ms.

  In step S374, execution processing of a sound control task described later with reference to FIG. 78 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S375. In this process, the task in the next priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed. In this embodiment, the priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Thus, in step S374, the sound control task that is in the next priority of the lamp control task is performed. In step S374, of the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 78 described later, the processes of step S393 and step S394 are performed.

  In step S375, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S376. In step S376, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp lighting control processing, and proceeds to step S373.

[Sound control task]
The sound control task is described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S391), and proceeds to step S392. In step S392, the sub CPU 81 executes a task in the next priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task, and proceeds to step S393. In step S392, of the lamp control task, the processes of steps S375 and S376 are performed.

  In step S393, the sub CPU 81 analyzes the sound data, and proceeds to step S394. In step S394, the sub CPU 81 performs sound output control processing, and proceeds to step S392.

[Mother task]
The mother task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task described later with reference to FIG. 80 (step S411), and proceeds to step S412. In step S412, the sub CPU 81 starts the main board communication task, and proceeds to step S413. In the main board communication task, control data for controlling an effect is set based on command data transmitted every 2 ms. In step S413, the sub CPU 81 activates an animation task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83, and terminates the process.

[Main task]
The main task will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub CPU 81 performs VSYNC interrupt initialization processing (step S431), and proceeds to step S432. At step S432, the sub CPU 81 waits for a VSYNC interrupt. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a drawing process (step S433), and proceeds to step S432.

Main board communication task
The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S451), and proceeds to step S452. In step S452, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception command, and proceeds to step S453. In step S453, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a command different from the previous one has been received. If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently proceeds to step S454. If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently proceeds to step S452.

  In step S454, the sub CPU 81 creates and stores game information such as an internal winning combination, a game state, a set value, an AT set counter and the like from the parameters of the received command, and proceeds to step S455. In step S455, the sub CPU 81 performs command analysis processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 82, and proceeds to step S452.

Command analysis processing
The command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S471), and proceeds to step S472. In step S472, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data determination processing, and proceeds to step S473. In step S473, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing, and proceeds to step S474. In step S 474, the sub CPU 81 registers each of the determined data, and ends the command analysis process.

[Anime task]
The animation task will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks the change with the previous game information (step S491), and proceeds to step S492. In step S492, the sub CPU 81 performs object control processing, and proceeds to step S493. In step S493, the sub CPU 81 performs animation task management processing, and proceeds to step S491.

[Determination content determination processing]
The effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is time to receive an initialization command (step S511). If it is time to receive the initialization command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing upon receiving the initialization command (step S512), and ends the effect content determination process. Note that the initialization command includes, for example, information on presence / absence of setting value change and setting values, and in the initialization command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of initialization command reception, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether it is at the time of medal insertion command reception (step S513). If it is at the medal insertion command reception time, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (to be described later with reference to FIG. 85) (step S514), and ends the effect content determination process. The medal insertion command includes, for example, information on the presence or absence of medal insertion, the value of the number-of-inputs counter and the value of the credit counter, and in the medal insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information and makes them necessary. Set the presentation data.

  On the other hand, if it is not time to receive the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether it is time to receive the start command (step S515). If it is time to receive the start command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing on start command reception which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S516), and ends the effect content determination processing. The start command includes, for example, the type of gaming state flag, the type of internal winning combination, the result of lock lottery (short lock, long lock, or presence or absence of freeze) etc. The CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information and sets necessary presentation data.

  On the other hand, when the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether the reel rotation start command is received (step S517). If it is time to receive the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing upon reel rotation start command reception (step S518), and ends the effect content determination processing. The reel rotation start command includes, for example, information indicating that reel rotation has been started, and in the reel rotation start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information and performs necessary effect data. set.

  On the other hand, if it is not time to receive the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether it is time to receive the reel stop command (step S519). If it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 91 (step S520), and ends the effect content determination process. The reel stop command includes, for example, information on the type of stopped reel, the stop start position, and the number of sliding symbols (or the planned stop position), and in the reel stop command reception process, the sub CPU 81 processes these information. To obtain the required effect data.

  On the other hand, when the reel stop command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the display command is received (step S 521). If it is time to receive the display command, the sub CPU 81 performs processing at the time of display command reception which will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 (step S522), and ends the effect content determination processing. Note that the display command includes, for example, information indicating the type of display combination, and in the process at the time of display command reception, the sub CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, when the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the bonus start command is received (step S523). If the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S524), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus has been started, and in the bonus start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, when the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the bonus end command is received (step S525). When the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S526), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus has ended, and in the bonus end command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, when the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not the input status command is received (step S527). If the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process (to be described later with reference to FIG. 101) (step S528), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. The input state command includes, for example, information on whether each operation unit such as the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is in the on-edge state or in the off-edge state, and in the input state command reception process, the sub CPU 81 Acquires these pieces of information and sets necessary presentation data.

[Process when medal input command is received]
The medal insertion command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the medal insertion command is for the insertion of the third medal (step S541). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the third medal has been inserted, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 542.

  In step S542, the sub CPU 81 instructs the end of the effect using the reel backlight. In this process, the sub CPU 81 forces the light effect to be generated after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, regardless of maintenance or automatic insertion, on condition that the insertion of the third medal is confirmed. finish.

  The end of the effect by the reel backlight is determined by the lamp data determination process (S 472) in the command analysis process described with reference to FIG. 82, and the sub CPU 81 instructs the end of the effect by the reel backlight. The effect by the reel backlight is set in a plurality of types in association with the type of the small winning combination etc. By forcibly ending the effect by the reel backlight, the display result is displayed to the player before the next game starts. It can be clearly displayed.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 does not determine that the third medal has been inserted, the sub CPU 81 ends the medal insertion command reception process.

[Process when receiving start command]
The start command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs an AT set number added lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 87 (step S561). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs AT continuous assignment based on the continuity rate. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the penalty counter is "1" or more (step S562). In the present embodiment, when the first stop operation is performed on a reel other than the left reel 3L in a case where it is not AT (ART) (a state where there is no notification of push order), AT is not applied ( Or, the probability of giving is significantly lowered). The penalty counter is a counter that counts the number of games for which the penalty is made, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

  At this time, when the penalty counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the penalty counter (step S563), and proceeds to step S565. On the other hand, if the penalty counter is "0", the sub CPU 81 performs mode processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 (step S564). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs AT lottery based on the current mode.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 updates the history display pattern at the start time (step S565). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 updates the winning history for five games displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 by one game (that is, the winning history for the current game is blanked). .

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is SB (step S566). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S567, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S568. In step S567, the sub CPU 81 sets the SB identification data, and then performs the process of step S568. In step S568, the sub CPU 81 performs effect lottery processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 90, and ends the start command reception processing.

[Number of AT sets plus lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 87, the AT set number addition lottery process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mode first hit flag is on (step S581). Here, the mode first hit flag is a flag for identifying whether or not AT lottery based on the current mode is won, and indicates that it is won if it is on, and is off if it is off. Indicates no win. At this time, if the mode first hit flag is off, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S586.

  On the other hand, if the mode first hit flag is on, the sub CPU 81 executes AT continuous lottery with reference to the continuation rate determined at the time of AT lottery winning (step S 582). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT continuation lottery has been won, that is, whether or not to continue the AT (step S 583). At this time, in the case of continuing the AT, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the AT set counter (step S584), and then performs the process of step S586. On the other hand, when the AT is not continued, the sub CPU 81 updates the mode first hit flag to off (step S585), and then performs the process of step S586.

  At step S586, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning history first hit flag is on. Here, the winning history first hit flag is a flag for identifying whether or not an AT lottery has been won based on a winning history among five games, and indicates that it is won if it is on, and is off. Indicates that it is not winning. At this time, if the winning history first hit flag is off, the sub CPU 81 ends the AT set number addition lottery processing.

  On the other hand, if the winning history first hit flag is on, the sub CPU 81 executes continuous lottery of AT with reference to the continuation rate determined at the time of winning the AT lottery (step S587). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT continuous lottery has been won, that is, whether or not to continue the AT (step S588). At this time, in the case of continuing the AT, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the AT set counter (step S 589), and ends the AT set number addition lottery processing. On the other hand, when the AT is not continued, the sub CPU 81 updates the winning history first hit flag to off (step S 590), and ends the AT set number addition lottery processing.

[Mode processing]
Mode processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 is based on the set value, the current mode, the state (for example, the main RT state, the presence or absence of the sub AT and the presence or absence of the sub), the SP flag on / off, and the internal winning combination (winning number). To determine the transition destination mode (step S611). For example, when the SP flag is off, the mode transition lottery mode is determined with reference to the mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. On the other hand, when the SP flag is on, the transition destination mode is determined with reference to the mode transition lottery table such as FIG. 61 (A) and FIG. 61 (B).

  The mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 61A and 61B is a table referred to in the Premier G-ZONE in which the SP flag is on, and the SP flag shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 is off. Compared to the mode transition lottery table, the transition to the higher mode is favored. That is, in the Premier G-ZONE, since it is easy to shift to the upper mode, the game during ART preparation which tends to be monotonous proceeds with having an expectation for winning in the internal winning combination which is easy to shift to the upper mode can do.

  Next, sub CPU81 sets the determined transition destination mode as the current mode (step S612), and subsequently refers to the ART lottery table defined for each mode shown in FIG. AT lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination (step S613).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether AT lottery has been won (step S614). At this time, if the AT lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 ends the mode processing. On the other hand, when the AT lottery has been won, the sub CPU 81 subsequently adds "1" to the AT set counter (step S615). The value to be added to the AT set counter when winning the AT lottery is not limited to "1", and may be plural.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the mode continuation rate random determination table (not shown) and determines the continuation rate based on the current mode (step S616). The continuation rate (loop rate) is set to, for example, 1%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 80%, 90% (see FIG. 60).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 updates the mode first hit flag to ON (step S617), and executes the first hit process described later with reference to FIG. 89 (step S618), and ends the mode process.

[First hit process]
First hit processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the precursor counter is 0 or not (step S631). The precursor counter defines the number of remaining games before transitioning to ART preparation, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 63. If the precursor counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S632. On the other hand, if the precursor counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the first hit processing.

  In step S632, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is normal or G-ZONE. Here, G-ZONE includes both G-ZONE (A) and G-ZONE (5) unless otherwise specified. G-ZONE (A) corresponds to the period from when the ART counter becomes "0" to when the RT1 transition replay or the RT operation symbol is displayed. G-ZONE (5) basically shifts from G-ZONE (A) and supports for 5 games, but when RT3 transition replay is displayed, G-ZONE (A) It corresponds between the transition from to the transition to RT3 transition replay.

  The sub CPU 81 executes the processing of step S633 when the gaming state on the sub side is normal or G-ZONE. On the other hand, when the gaming state on the sub side is not normal or G-ZONE, the sub CPU 81 ends the first hit processing.

  In step S633, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor game number lottery table to determine the precursor game number by lottery and sets the determined precursor game number to the precursor counter. Although the prognostic game random number table is not shown, the prognostic game random number table defines the number of prognostic games within a range of 1 to 32, for example. The precursor game number lottery table may be a separate table from the first hit and consecutive villa time, and in this case, the consecutive villa time precursor game number lottery table compares the precursor game number lottery table at the first hit with the precursor game The number is set to a small number, and the distribution of 1 to 5 games is increased when running continuously.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the first hit counter (step S634), and then determines whether the ceiling counter is 200 to 1 (step S635). The ceiling counter is set to 1500 in step S911 of ceiling setting processing described later with reference to FIG. 100 when G-ZONE (5) is set to the sub-side gaming state and the AT set counter is 0. It is This ceiling counter is cleared in step S801 of the ART start processing described later with reference to FIG.

  The sub CPU 81 executes the processing of S 636 when the ceiling counter is 200 to 1 and ends the first hit processing when the ceiling counter is not 200 to 1.

  In step S636, the sub CPU 81 turns on the ceiling shortening flag by lottery and then ends the first hit processing.

  The probability that the ceiling shortening flag is turned on is set to, for example, 50%. Of course, the probability that the ceiling shortening flag is turned on may be other than 50%, and may be 100%. When the probability that the ceiling shortening flag is turned on is 100%, the ceiling shortening slag is turned on unconditionally when the ceiling counter is 200 to 1 without performing lottery.

  When the ceiling shortening flag is on, the sub CPU 81 is set to 300 as the ceiling counter in step S913 of the ceiling setting process described later with reference to FIG.

[Production lottery process]
The effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether there is a lock, ie, whether a short lock, a long lock, or a freeze is to be performed on the main side (step S651). At this time, if the lock is present, the sub CPU 81 sets the lock special effect data (step S652), and then the process of step S653 is performed. On the other hand, if there is no lock, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S653. Note that whether or not the lock is present can be determined by analyzing the start command.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines the symbol table based on the symbol table lottery table (see FIGS. 53 and 54) (step S653). A symbol table lottery table is provided for each mode. The symbol table lottery table of each mode may further include a plurality of types in combination with the sub-side gaming state (see FIG. 37). The symbol table is listed in the left column of FIGS. 53 and 54, and is a combination of symbols displayed in the effect display area 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 grouped.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect group table lottery table (see FIG. 55 (A) and FIG. 55 (B)), and determines the effect group table based on the symbol table (step S654).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table (see FIGS. 56 and 57) and determines an effect number based on the effect group table (step S655).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number determined in step S655 is 2, that is, delayed effect (step S656). The delay effect is an effect in which the start sound when the start lever 23 is operated is delayed with respect to the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As the start sound at the time of delay production, a special sound different from the start sound at the normal time is adopted.

  When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number 2 is determined by the determination in step S 656, the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S 657. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the effect number is not 2, the effect lottery process is ended.

  In step S657, the sub CPU 81 performs lottery with reference to the GOD button lottery table (see FIG. 58), rewrites the effect number, and ends the effect lottery process.

  Rewriting lottery of the effect number is performed by selecting from the four types of effect numbers 2, 21 to 23 as the effect after the rewriting. However, when the effect number 2 (delayed effect) is won, the effect is not internally rewritten. Here, with rewriting of the effect, the effect of the effect number 2 is performed, and a pattern for additionally executing the effect of rewriting the effect after that and the effect of the effect number 2 are not performed, and the effect of the effect number 2 is canceled And a pattern that completely rewrites the rendition.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
The reel stop command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the ART counter is "1" or more (step S671). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command. If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the processing of step S 672.

  In step S672, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the AT set counter is "1" or more. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the processing of step S 673.

  In step S673, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the left first stop is, that is, whether or not the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the processing of step S 674.

  In step S674, the sub CPU 81 adds "10" to the penalty counter, and sets penalty warning effect data (step S675), and ends the reel stop command reception process.

[Process when receiving display command]
The display command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a winning history process described later with reference to FIG. 99 (step S691). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the penalty counter is "1" or more (step S692). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of display command reception, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S693.

  In step S693, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display combination is a special small combination. In addition, in the case of a special small combination, unless otherwise specified, it also includes a cross-down special small combination. In step S693, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is a special small combination, the sub CPU 81 sets a GOD stage which is a special stage and sets BGM corresponding to the GOD stage (step S694). Then, the process of step S695 is performed. On the other hand, if the display combination is not a special small combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S695.

  In step S695, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the gaming state on the sub side is ART or ART (EG). The ART is a period in which notification of push order occurs in order to win a small winning combination and to avoid winning a fall replay (see FIG. 37). ART (EG) is a period advantageous to the addition of the number of sets of ART transferred when winning in RT4 transition replay (see FIG. 37).

  In the case of ART or ART (EG), the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of step 707. On the other hand, if it is not ART or ART (EG), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S696.

  In step S 696, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning number is any of 14 to 21, that is, whether or not the internal winning combination is a duplicate winning of RT4 transition replay, RT2 fixed replay and RT2 transition replay. . At this time, if the winning number is any one of 14 to 21, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S697. On the other hand, when the winning number is not any of 14 to 21, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S702.

  In step S697, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT4 transition ripple. At this time, if the display combination is a transition to RT4 transition, the processing at the time of collision ART start described later with reference to FIG. 93 is performed (step S698), and the background color change flag is updated to on (step S699). . By these processes, the game state on the sub side is shifted to ART (EG), and the background color is changed to notify that the game state on the sub side has shifted to ART (EG). That is, the collision ART is an ART (EG) that rushes without a precursor game from a non-AT state (state without notification of push order). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S700. On the other hand, if the display combination is not the RT4 transition ripple, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S700.

  In step S700, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is an RT2 transition ripple. At this time, if the display combination is a transition to RT 2 transition, an on-hit processing described later with reference to FIG. 94 is performed (step S 701), and the display command reception processing ends. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the gaming state of the sub side during the ART preparation, and ends the processing at the time of display command reception. Here, a hit is a hit to shift during ART preparation without a precursor game. On the other hand, if the display combination is not the RT2 transition ripple, the processing at the time of display command reception is ended.

  In step S702, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is an RT3 transition message. At this time, if the display combination is an RT3 transition message, ART start time processing described later with reference to FIG. 96 is performed (step S703), and the display command reception time processing is ended. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the gaming state on the sub side to ART, and ends the processing at the time of display command reception. On the other hand, when the display combination is not the RT3 transition ripple, the process of step S704 is performed.

  In step S704, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is G-ZONE (A). At this time, if the game state on the sub side is G-ZONE (A), G-ZONE (A) in-progress processing to be described later with reference to FIG. 97 is performed (step S705), and processing at the time of display command reception Finish. On the other hand, if it is not G-ZONE (A), count processing described later with reference to FIG. 95 is performed (step S706). In this process, various counters such as a ceiling counter, a precursor counter, and an ART counter are updated, and the number of ART reservations, stages, BGM, and the like are determined. Here, G-ZONE (A) is a state where there is no notification of pushing order until RT1 transition replay or RT operation symbol is displayed after ART counter becomes "0". When the process of step S706 ends, the process at the time of display command reception ends.

  In step S 707, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is ART. At this time, if the game state on the sub side is ART, an ART in-display process described later with reference to FIG. 98 is performed (step S 708), and the display command reception process is ended. On the other hand, when the gaming state of the sub side is not ART, that is, when it is ART (EG), the processing of step S709 is performed.

  In step S709, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT3 transition ripple if the gaming state on the sub side is ART (EG). At this time, if the display combination is RT3 transition ripple, ART is set to the sub-side gaming state (step S710), and then the sub CPU 81 turns off the background color change flag (step S711), The processing at the time of display command reception is ended. That is, the sub CPU 81 notifies that the gaming state on the sub side has shifted from ART (EG) to ART by the background color. On the other hand, if the display combination is not the RT3 transition ripple, the processing at the time of display command reception is ended.

[Process at the start of bump ART]
With reference to FIG. 93, a description will be given of the process at the start of the collision ART, that is, the process at the start of ART (EG) entering from a state without notification of push order.

  First, the sub CPU 81 clears the ceiling counter and the precursor counter, and turns off the SP flag (step S731). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART game number distribution / lottery table (see FIG. 42), determines the number of ART games based on the winning combination, and sets it in the ART counter (step S732).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the first hit counter is "1" (step S733). If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S736. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the continuous counter (step S734), clears the first hit determination counter (step S735), and then performs the process of step S736.

  In step S736, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is normal or G-ZONE. If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S739. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART start stage lottery table (see FIG. 47) to determine the stage (step S 737), and also selects the special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49). The BGM in ART is determined with reference to the degree table (see FIG. 48) and the reproduction timing lottery table (see FIG. 51) (step S738), and then the process of step S739 is performed.

  In step S739, the sub CPU 81 sets the gaming state on the sub side to ART (EG), and ends the collision ART start processing.

[Hand-in-time processing]
Referring to FIG. 94, a description will be given of the on-hit processing, that is, the processing at the start during ART preparation to enter without a precursor game.

  First, the sub CPU 81 clears the ceiling counter and the precursor counter, and turns off the SP flag (step S751). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets ART preparation in progress to the sub-side gaming state (step S 752), refers to the mode continuation rate lottery table (not shown), and determines the continuation rate based on the current mode ( Step S753).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns on the mode first hit flag (step S754), and subsequently determines whether the first hit counter is "1" (step S755). If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S758. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the continuous counter (step S756), clears the first hit determination counter (step S757), and then performs the process of step S758.

  In step S758, the sub CPU 81 determines the stage with reference to the ART start stage lottery table (see FIG. 47), and also selects the special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49), the BGM priority table (see FIG. 48) and the reproduction. The BGM in ART is determined with reference to the timing lottery table (see FIG. 51) (step S759), and the collision process is ended.

[Count process]
The counting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the precursor counter is "0" (step S771). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S781. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subtracts "1" from the precursor counter (step S772).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the precursor counter is “0” (step S773). When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S781. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets ART preparation in progress to the sub-side gaming state (step S734).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the first hit counter is “1” (step S775). If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S778. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the continuous counter (step S776), clears the first hit determination counter (step S777), and then performs the process of step S778.

  In step S778, the sub CPU 81 determines the number of ART reservation games, and subsequently determines BGM in the stage and in the ART (step S779, step S780), and ends the count processing. The ART reserved game number is the number of games set in the ART counter at the start of ART, and the number of games distributed lottery table (see FIG. 41 and FIG. 42) is referred to, 50 games, 100 games and 200 games based on the winning combination. It is determined from the game (step S778). The stage is determined with reference to the ART start stage lottery table (see FIG. 47) (step S779). BGM during ART is determined with reference to the special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49), the BGM priority table (see FIG. 48) and the reproduction timing lottery table (see FIG. 51) (step S780).

  In step S781, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the ceiling counter, and determines whether the ceiling counter is “0” (step S782). When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the counting process. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the AT set counter (step S783), and performs the process of step S784.

  In step S784, the sub CPU 81 determines the continuation rate based on the current mode with reference to the mode continuation rate random determination table (not shown), and subsequently turns on the mode first hit flag (step S785).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the first hit process described above with reference to FIG. 89, and ends the count process.

[Art start process]
ART start processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 clears the ceiling counter and precursor counter, turns off the SP flag (step S801), and then sets the sub-side gaming state to ART preparation in progress (step S802).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the number of ART reservation games determined in S778 in the count processing of FIG. 95 in the ART counter (step S803). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 subtracts one from the AT set counter (step S804), and ends the ART start processing.

[G-ZONE (A) during processing]
The G-ZONE (A) in-process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the AT set counter is "1" or more (step S821). That is, it is determined whether there is stock of ART. If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S825. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the Premier G-ZONE transition lottery table (see FIG. 60), determines a yes or no based on the winning combination (step S822), and performs the process of step S823.

  Here, the Premier G-ZONE is a zone for performing mode transition lottery with reference to the mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 61), and is a zone where promotion of the mode can be expected. The higher the mode is, the more preferential the ART winning probability is. Therefore, by promoting the mode in the Premier G-ZONE, it is possible to increase the expectation for winning the ART.

  Note that the process of step S821 may be omitted. That is, as a condition for performing the premier G-ZONE transition lottery, the condition that the AT set counter is 1 or more (the need for stock of AT) is not necessarily a necessary condition.

  In step S823, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the Premier G-ZONE transition lottery has been won. If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S825. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the G-ZONESP counter (step S824), and performs the process of step S825.

  The G-ZONESP counter defines the number of games of the Premier G-ZONE, and the Premier G-ZONE gaming state continues until the value of the G-ZONESP counter becomes "0". In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the G-ZONESP counter is 32. However, the maximum value of the G-ZONESP counter is not limited to "32", and of course, it is not always necessary to set the upper limit of the G-ZONESP counter.

  The transition to the Premier G-ZONE is carried out on the condition that there is a stock of ART (steps S821 to S824), but in this case, it is suggested to the player that there is a stock of ART, and also the premiere It can be expected that the transition to the G-zone will increase the number of consecutive ARTs.

  However, the transition to the Premier G-ZONE is not necessarily conditional on the stock of ART. For example, if it becomes easy to win ART by promotion of the mode in Premier G-ZONE if it shifts to Premier G-ZONE when there is no stock, it is possible to immediately pull back ART after the end of ART Because it can be done, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In step S825, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT1 transition replay or the RT operation symbol. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the main RT state shifts to the RT1 gaming state, and determines whether to shift the sub-side gaming state from G-ZONE (A) to G-ZONE (5). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the G-ZONE (A) in-progress process. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets G-ZONE (5) (step S826), and performs the process of step S827. Here, G-ZONE (5) is in a state where there is no notification of the push order which is shifted from G-ZONE (A) and continued for 5 games.

  At step S827, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the AT set counter is "1" or more. If the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs ceiling setting processing described later with reference to FIG. 100 (step S 828), and ends the G-ZONE (A) in-progress processing. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S829.

  In step S829, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the G-ZONESP counter is "1" or more. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state on the sub side to the Premier G-ZONE. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the G-ZONE (A) in-progress process. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the G-ZONESP counter, turns on the SP flag (step S830), and changes the value of the precursor counter to 5 (step S831). (A) Finish the middle process.

[Process during display during ART]
The during-ART display process is described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display combination is an RT4 transition ripple (step S851). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 852. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 855.

  In step S852, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the AT set counter, sets ART (EG) to the sub-side gaming state (step S853), turns on the background color change flag (step S854), and displays during ART When the process ends. That is, by changing the background color, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is ART (EG). In addition, since ART (EG) (RT4 gaming state) is favored to add the number of sets of ART, it is possible to inform the player of the expectation of the addition of the number of sets by the background color of the effect display area 5a.

  In step S855, the sub CPU 81 subtracts one from the AT set counter, and then performs the process of step S856.

  In step S 856, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the AT counter is “0”, that is, whether to end the ART. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 857, and when the determination is NO, ends the during-ART display process.

  In step S857, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the AT set counter is "1" or more. When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 858, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 860.

  In step S858, the sub CPU 81 determines the number of precursor games by lottery and sets the determined number of precursor games in the precursor counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the continuous counter (step S 859), and then performs the process of step S 860. The row counter is referred to, for example, at the time of BGM change when the number of sets of ART is added (see FIG. 48) or to display the number of rows in the effect display area 5a on the liquid crystal display device 5. In addition, even if there is no value in the AT set counter, the first hit in the predetermined number of games may be treated as a continuous game.

  In step S860, the sub CPU 81 sets G-ZONE (A), and ends the during-ART display process. When the display combination is RT0 replay or RT1 replay, G-ZONE (5) is set instead of G-ZONE (A). That is, when the fall replay is won without following the push order navigation, the main RT state is set to RT0 or RT1, so G-ZONE (5) is set to the sub-side gaming state.

[Paid history processing]
The winning history process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 updates the winning history data based on the display combination and the SB identification data (step S881). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the SB identification data is set (step S 882). If the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the SB identification data (step S883), and then performs the process of step S884. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S884.

  In step S884, the sub CPU 81 refers to the symbol pattern selection table (see FIG. 36) and the symbol pattern table (see FIG. 38), and selects a symbol pattern based on the gaming state and display combination (or winning combination) on the sub side. Do. Here, the gaming state on the sub side is classified into “A” and “B” described in the symbol pattern selection table (see FIG. 36).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the penalty counter is "1" or more (step S885). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the winning history process, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 886.

  In step S886, the sub CPU 81 updates the history code (for the past 5 games) based on the selected symbol pattern and the display combination. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets "18" as an initial value of the condition code (step S887).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 compares the condition (content) defined by the condition code table (see FIG. 39) with the history code (step S888), and determines whether or not they match (step S889). At this time, if the winning history corresponding to the condition code matches the history code, sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the processing of step S 892, and if they do not match, sub CPU 81 continues the processing of step S 890. Perform the processing of In step S890, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the condition code, and subsequently, determines whether the condition code is “0” (step S891). At this time, if the condition code is “0”, the sub CPU 81 ends the winning history processing, and if the condition code is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S 888.

  In step S 892, the sub CPU 81 refers to the winning history AT lottery table (see FIG. 40) and performs AT lottery based on the condition code. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not AT lottery has been won (step S893). At this time, if the AT lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S 894. If the AT lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to step S 890.

  In step S 894, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the AT set counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines the continuation rate based on the condition code with reference to the winning history continuation rate random determination table (not shown) (step S 895), and updates the winning history initial hit flag to ON. (Step S896).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the first hit process described above with reference to FIG. 89 (step S897), and returns the process to step S890.

  In this winning history process, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly repeats the condition code from the condition code 18 to the condition code 1 in order, and when it is determined that the condition code is "0" in step S891, all the conditions are satisfied. It is determined that the matching with the code is completed, and the winning history process is ended.

[Set ceiling processing]
The ceiling setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets "1500" in the ceiling counter (step S911), and then performs the process of step S912. The value set to the ceiling counter is not limited to "1500", and may be set as appropriate.

  In step S912, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the ceiling shortening flag is on. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the ceiling setting process, and when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S 913. The ceiling shortening flag is turned on on the condition that the value of the ceiling counter is 200 or less (except for 0) in step S636 of the first hit process described above with reference to FIG.

  In step S913, the sub CPU 81 sets "300" in the ceiling counter, and then turns off the ceiling shortening flag (step S914), and ends the ceiling setting process.

  If you win the AT lottery just before the ceiling, you usually can not receive the benefit of ART from reaching the ceiling, but by adopting the ceiling shortening flag, the expectation of benefiting from the ceiling ART is secured again. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in motivation due to winning the AT lottery immediately before the ceiling, and to improve the interest of the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the aversion feeling to the accompaniment effect or the ART preparation effect before transitioning to the ART by winning the AT just before the ceiling, and to reduce the unpleasant feeling that can be felt in the subsequent game.

[Process when receiving input status command]
An input state command reception process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the use condition of the GOD button 46 is satisfied (step S 931). If the condition is satisfied, the GOD button 46 is lighted (step S 932), and then the process of step S 933 is performed. I do. That is, by turning on the GOD button 46, it is informed that the operation of the GOD button 46 is effective. On the other hand, when the condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S933.

Here, the use condition of the GOD button 46 is one of the following (1) and (2).
(1) The effect determined in step S655 in FIG. 90 or the effect rewritten in step S657 is the effect numbers 22 and 23, and after the effect is determined, the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R Has not been done (2) from the special small winning combination to receive the third medal input command

  In step S933, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a valid operation has been performed on the GOD button 46. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the process when receiving the input status command, and when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S934.

  In step S934, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect number is "22". That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect is to reproduce the start sound at the time of the delay effect of the start sound after lighting / operation of the GOD button 46. If the determination is NO, the process of step S936 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 resets the sound data of the start sound (step S935), and ends the input state command reception process. In this way, by generating the start sound at the time of delay effect production of the start sound by the operation of the GOD button 46, it is possible to reconfirm that the delay effect is generated.

  In step S936, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect number is "23". That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect is to freeze the GOD button 46 after the lighting / operation. If the determination is NO, the process of step S938 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 instructs to switch the effect (step S 937), and ends the input state command reception process. Thus, by generating freeze by operation of the GOD button 46, the GOD button 46 is not for mere confirmation of delay effect, but may develop into freeze and win a special small role. Will have the expectation of Therefore, by enhancing the player's expectation for the GOD button effect, it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  In step S938, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display combination is a special small combination. If the determination is NO, the input state command reception process ends. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the GOD winning time flash lottery table (see FIG. 59), sets lamp data based on the ART continuation rate (step S939), and receives the input status command When the process ends.

  The GOD winning combination flash lottery table defines the flash pattern of the lamp 14 when the special small winning combination is won (GOD symbol alignment). In this GOD winning combination flash lottery table, the higher the continuation rate (loop rate), the easier it is to select the higher rank lamp data (the one with a larger number). Therefore, it is possible to have a high probability of occurrence of a flash pattern having a high continuity rate, and to predict and enjoy the continuity rate from the generated flash pattern.

[Effect of the embodiment]
According to the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, it is easy to select 100 games when executing the first hit ART, and it is easy to select 50 games when executing the consecutive ART, and a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the end of ART. If ART is 100 games when executing AT given in RT1 gaming state up to (for example, the maximum number of prediction game numbers are consumed), output is made for 50 games with a small number of ART games during ART preparation. The basic BGM to be played is output, and the 100 dedicated BGM for exclusive use is output when the number of ART games is 100 for ART. As described above, since the BGM in preparation for ART is different from the number of ART games of ART actually executed, it becomes difficult to recognize the number of ART games. In addition, since it is easy to select 100 games at the first hit ART, and 50 games at the time of ART, if BGM in preparation for ART is the basic BGM and BGM in ART is the BGM for 100, It will be difficult to distinguish whether the ART to be executed this time is the first hit ART or the ART of consecutive villas. Therefore, it is suppressed that the player recognizes whether the first hit ART or the continuous time ART is made or the number of ART games is recognized before being notified that the transition to ART is made. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent early recognition of the number of ART games, or the first hit ART or the consecutive ART, depending on the type of BGM, and to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game.

  In this respect, it is conceivable to set a plurality of types of BGMs, since there is a risk that the player may get bored with one type of BGM in the ART. Similarly, since there is a risk that the player may get bored with the number of ART games as one type, it is conceivable to set a plurality of types of ART games. And when setting several types of BGM, it is also possible to make the distribution probability of several types of BGM differ from several types of BGM by ART at the time of first hit, and ART at the time of consecutive connection. However, assuming that the distribution probabilities of a plurality of BGMs differ between the ART at the time of first hit and the ART at the time of connection, depending on the type of BGM before notification about ART is performed by a liquid crystal display device or the like. The player may be aware that the ART at the time of the first hit is the ART at the time of continuous play. In addition, when setting multiple types of BGM, it is conceivable to make the distribution probability of multiple types of BGM different depending on the number of ART games, but also in this case, notification about ART with a liquid crystal display device etc. The number of ART games may be recognized by the player before being played. On the other hand, according to the pachislot 1 of the present embodiment, when setting a plurality of BGMs in the AT, a distinction is made between whether it is ART at the time of first hit or ART at the time of connection depending on the type of BGM. Or, the number of ART games can not be easily determined.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to what was mentioned above.

  For example, in the above embodiment, only the SB (normal character) is provided as a bonus, but the invention is not limited thereto. Various special characters such as RB or CB, and various special characters such as BB or MB An operating device or the like may be provided.

  The present invention can be applied to other gaming machines besides the pachislot 1 as in the embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-mentioned operation in the pachislot 1 is simulated for home game machines. In that case, as a recording medium for recording the game program, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disc), or another recording medium can be used.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid Crystal Display 5c Prize history display area 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
46 GOD button 72 sub control circuit

Claims (2)

Variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification displays;
A role determining means for determining a winning combination based on a predetermined start timing;
Stop operation means capable of receiving a stop operation by a player;
Stop control means for deriving a display result by stopping variable display on the variable display means based on the winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the stop operation;
When a specific combination is determined as a winning combination by the combination determining means, a privilege giving means capable of giving a privilege;
Providing an effect executing means for executing an effect;
The effect execution means includes sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound at a predetermined timing when the variable display of the identification display is started,
A first effect and a second effect are provided as effects that can be executed triggered by a predetermined operation corresponding to the predetermined start timing,
The first effect is an effect of outputting a specific sound different from the predetermined sound at a timing later than the predetermined timing when the predetermined sound is not output at the predetermined timing,
The second effect is an effect that can be performed when the specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the combination determination means,
The effect executing means is
After performing the first effect, it is possible to output the specific sound in response to a specific operation, and when the specific combination is determined as the winning combination by the combination determination means, After performing one rendition, it is possible to execute the second rendition triggered by the particular operation,
A game machine characterized by The specific operation is acceptable in a specific period after the predetermined operation,
The effect executing means is
If the specific operation is not performed in the specific period, control can be performed so as not to execute the output of the specific sound or the second effect scheduled to be performed in response to the specific operation.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that.

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