JP6568427B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  As this type of gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that performs an effect suggesting an internal winning combination or the like by an image display means such as a liquid crystal display device, or an effect that suggests a degree of expectation for a gaming state advantageous to the player. This is proposed in Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-016191

  In the conventional gaming machine as described above, what happens when the player does not enter a gaming state advantageous for the player despite the occurrence of a highly anticipated effect that results in a gaming state advantageous for the player? If experienced too often, there is a problem that an appropriate sense of expectation for the performance cannot be given to the player, and the interest of the player may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and can provide a player with an appropriate sense of expectation for performance, and can prevent a player from being less interested. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention displays a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) displaying a plurality of symbols and a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. Means (display windows 4L, 4C, 4R), symbol changing means (stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R) for changing the symbol by rotating the reel based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the predetermined An internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 93) for determining an internal winning combination with a predetermined winning probability from a plurality of winning combinations based on the establishment of the start condition, and provided corresponding to the plurality of reels, and stopping each reel Stop operation detecting means (stop switch 17S) for detecting a stop operation for making the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the stop operation detecting means Reel stop control means (main CPU 93) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the timing when the operation is detected, and the reel stop control means A winning determination means (main CPU 93) for determining whether or not a winning combination is won based on a combination of symbols stopped on the active line of the symbol display means due to the change in the symbol being stopped, and an effect is executed. When the conditions according to the effect determined by the effect determining means (sub CPU102), the effect determining means (sub CPU102) for determining the effect to be executed by the effect executing means, and the effect determining means are established, An effect that performs an effect conversion process for either changing or invalidating the effect determined by the effect determining means. And switch means (sub CPU 102), the advantageous game imparting determining means for determining whether or not to give a favorable favorable game (ART) to the player (sub CPU 102), wherein the advantageous game imparting determining means , When it is decided to give the advantageous game, the bonus game operating role is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means before executing the advantageous game. It is possible to determine that the game before the advantageous game start that can further enhance the game can be executed, and the effect conversion means does not determine that the game before the advantageous game start is executed by the advantageous game grant determining means. In the game state (for example, a state where a bonus game is won and a state where it is determined to give an advantageous game), the game before the start of the advantageous game is started. The effect conversion process can be executed on the effect determined by the effect determining means, on condition that the effect indicating the effect is determined by the effect determining means .

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention changes or invalidates the performance that cannot give the player an appropriate expectation with respect to the gaming state so as to give an appropriate expectation, An appropriate expectation for the performance can be given to the player, and the player's interest can be prevented from being reduced. In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention does not match the gaming state because it does not produce an effect indicating that the game before starting the advantageous game is started in a state where it is not determined to execute the game before starting the advantageous game. It is possible to prevent the performance from being performed.

  The effect conversion means is provided by the effect determining means on the condition that an effect having a high degree of similarity to the effect determined by the effect determining means is executed by the effect executing means within a predetermined unit game. You may make it perform the said effect conversion process with respect to the determined effect.

  With this configuration, since the gaming machine according to the present invention does not execute an effect similar to the executed effect within a predetermined unit game, the player's expectation for the effect similar to the executed effect is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the image display means (liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying an image and the effect that causes the image display means to display an effect image including an effect symbol (liquid crystal symbol) related to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means. An image display control means (sub CPU102), wherein the effect conversion means switches the effect image from the first effect image (normal reel) to the second effect image (special reel). You may make it perform the said effect conversion process so that the display mode of the said effect design may not be changed at least with respect to the effect determined by the determination means.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention does not perform the effect of changing the display mode of the effect symbol when the effect image including the effect symbol is switched from the first effect image to the second effect image. Thus, in order to prevent an increase in the processing load for display control, it is possible to smoothly switch the effect image including the effect symbol.

  In addition, the effect conversion means has been executed by the effect execution means within a predetermined unit game, a high expectation effect (fireworks effect effect) that has a relatively high expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state. On the condition that the effect determined by the effect determining means is the high expectation effect, and that it is not determined that the advantageous state is determined. You may make it perform the said effect conversion process with respect to the effect determined by the determination means.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention has an advantageous gaming state in spite of executing a high expectation effect with a relatively high expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state (for example, bonus game or ART). It is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating because the situation that does not occur is not continuously generated within a predetermined unit game.

  Further, the effect conversion means is determined to be in the advantageous state in a state where the effect indicating that the player is determined not to be in an advantageous state is determined by the effect determining means. On the condition, the effect conversion process may be executed on the effect determined by the effect determining means.

  With this configuration, when the gaming machine according to the present invention is determined to be in an advantageous state in a state in which an effect indicating that the player has not been determined to be in an advantageous state has been determined, Since no effect indicating that it has not been determined that an advantageous state has been determined is performed, it is possible to prevent an effect that does not match the gaming state from being executed.

  In addition, the effect conversion means is a condition that the effect representing the advantageous state is determined by the effect determining means in a state where the player is not determined to be in an advantageous state, You may make it perform the said effect conversion process with respect to the effect determined by the said effect determination means.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention is in an advantageous state when an effect representing the advantageous state is determined in a state where the player is not determined to be in an advantageous state. Since an effect indicating that this is not performed, it is possible to prevent an effect that does not match the gaming state from being executed.

  Further, the effect conversion means determines an effect representing a stop operation advantageous to the player by the effect determining means, and the stop operation indicated by the effect determined by the effect determining means and the stop operation detecting means. On the condition that the detected stop operation is different, the effect conversion process is executed so that the effect representing the advantageous stop operation is not performed on the effect determined by the effect determining means. Good.

  With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention is stopped when a stop operation contrary to the stop operation is performed despite the fact that the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified by the effect. Since the notification of the operation is interrupted, it is possible to reduce the processing load applied to the effect representing the stop operation that is no longer necessary.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can give an appropriate sense of expectation to the player and prevent the player's interest from being reduced.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an external structure of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachislot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the pachislot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the kind of RT game state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination table according to flag following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag following FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT0 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT0 game state) following FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT1 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table (RT1 gaming state) following FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT2 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT2 game state) following FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT3 game state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT3 game state) following FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB1 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB2 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB3 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB4 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB5 carry over state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB6 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB7 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB8 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB9 carryover state) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RB in BB) memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the effect game lock lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the 1st period chance mode lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the 2nd period chance mode lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the 3rd period chance mode lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows the periodic chance ceiling number lottery table memorize | stored in main ROM. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a periodic chance eye ceiling number lottery table following FIG. 39. It is a figure which shows the normal ART ART lottery table memorize | stored in subROM. It is a figure which shows the BB winning time ART lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the loop mode lottery table for prizes memorize | stored in sub ROM. FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a winning loop mode lottery table following FIG. 43. It is a figure which shows the re-entry lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the loop mode transfer lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the loop mode transfer lottery table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the stock lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows BB addition lottery table in ART memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the normal time liquid-crystal reel symbol arrangement | positioning table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid-crystal reel symbol arrangement | positioning table at the time of lock 2 execution memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid-crystal reel symbol arrangement | positioning table at the time of lock 3 execution memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid-crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, normal control) memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid-crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, slip control) memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid-crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, middle stage alignment, normal control) memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid-crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, right downward alignment, normal control) memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid-crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, right downward alignment, slip control) memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows a liquid crystal symbol code table. It is a figure which shows the stop operation game success area | region table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion sound lottery table memorize | stored in sub ROM. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a power-on process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process performed in the main control process shown in FIG. FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing a gaming state flag transition process executed in the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 64. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a periodic chance replay lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initial setting process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. FIG. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority storage process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71. FIG. FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority table selection process executed in the pull-in priority order storage process shown in FIG. 68. FIG. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a symbol code storing process executed in the drawing priority order storing process shown in FIG. 68 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing bonus end check processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. 61. FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing bonus operation check processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. 61. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of the main CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 75 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 74. 75 is a flowchart showing data transmission processing executed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 74. 77 is a flowchart showing a non-operation command communication data storage process executed in the data transmission process shown in FIG. 76. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process of the sub CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 79 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 78. 79 is a flowchart showing a sound control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 78. It is a flowchart which shows the replay winning sound change process started in the sound control task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the setting suggestion sound output process started in the sound control task shown in FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a main task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 78. 79 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 78. FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 84. FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing an animation task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 78. It is a flowchart which shows the command consistency determination process performed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process performed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89; FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing a normal BB lottery process executed in the start command reception process shown in FIG. 90. FIG. FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing a BB lottery process during ART executed in the start command reception process shown in FIG. 90. FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a winning action command reception process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the no-operation command reception performed in the production content determination process shown in FIG.88 and FIG.89. FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing a normal BB gaming state setting process executed in the no-operation command reception process shown in FIG. 94. FIG. FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing a normal BB gaming state determination process executed in the no-operation command reception process shown in FIG. 94. FIG. FIG. 97 is a flowchart showing a re-entry determination process executed in the normal BB gaming state determination process shown in FIG. 96. FIG. 97 is a flowchart showing a loop mode transition determination process executed in the normal BB gaming state determination process shown in FIG. 96. FIG. FIG. 97 is a flowchart showing a stock determination process executed in the normal BB gaming state determination process shown in FIG. 96. FIG. FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing a BB gaming state determination process during ART executed in the no-operation command reception process shown in FIG. 94. FIG. FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing a normal processing executed in the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 90. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the drawing process performed in the main task shown in FIG. FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing a lock-time liquid crystal reel change process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing special stage liquid crystal reel change processing executed in the drawing processing shown in FIG. 102. FIG. FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing a liquid crystal reel rotation start process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing a liquid crystal reel rotation stop process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. It is a flowchart which shows the stop operation game display process performed in the drawing process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stop operation game determination process performed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing start command reception effect correction processing executed in the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 90; FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing an effect history storage process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the same system | strain effect correction process performed in the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the short lock arrangement | sequence change correction process performed in the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fireworks pattern effect correction process performed in the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the definite effect correction process performed in the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing the battle loss effect correction process executed in the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special stage transition effect correction process performed in the effect correction process at the time of the start command reception shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the yellow alert correction | amendment process performed in the effect content determination process shown to FIG.88 and FIG.89. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 4th example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 5th example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by sub CPU.

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

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

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

  The internal winning combination determining means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. That is, when the start lever is operated, the internal winning combination determining means determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of combinations, assuming that a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The internal winning combination determining means is a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

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

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

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

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

  Also, in the pachislot machine, in the series of flows described above, video display performed by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

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

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

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

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

  On the back side of the front door 2b, a plurality of (for example, 20) reels 3L, 3C, 3R on which a plurality of (for example, 20) symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction are provided. It has been.

  Although not shown, a backlight is provided inside each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The backlight illuminates the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R from behind, and corresponds to three symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display window 4 to be described later, for each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. Three backlights are provided vertically.

  These backlights are also used for lamp effects generated after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. A plurality of lamp effects are set in association with the types of small roles, but are forcibly terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition corresponds to, for example, when the payout of medals associated with the small role winning is completed, the automatic insertion of medals by the replay winning is completed, or the case where the player cares for medals. To do.

  If the medal insertion into the next game is completed upon completion of the payout, or the start operation of the next game is permitted through automatic insertion or maintenance, the next game will be forcibly terminated by forcibly terminating the effect by the backlight. The display result can be clearly displayed to the player before starting.

  Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. The above-mentioned plural (for example, 20) symbols are drawn on the surface of the aforementioned sheet material.

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

  The liquid crystal display device 11 has a display surface larger than the display window 4 and displays information related to the game, such as an image related to a game effect, a decorative pattern for notification, and a history of past unit game results. It is provided above the display window 4. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 11 constitutes a history display unit. Further, the liquid crystal display device 11 can also display game table information such as customization of gaming machines and gaming history, in addition to performing effects by displaying images.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are continuously arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4L, 4C, 4R is stopped. The size is set so that three symbols can be displayed. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, the upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In this embodiment, a line connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R is a winning determination line (also referred to as an effective line) for determining whether or not a prize is won. Define it as 8).

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

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

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 are provided to determine the number of cards used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The MAX bet button 14 in the present embodiment is for setting the maximum number of medals used for each unit game (for example, 3), and emits light so that light can be seen from the outside of the pachislot machine 1. It is like that.

  The pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button 18. This checkout button 18 is provided to draw out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside. The start lever 16 is for starting the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) in accordance with the player's operation, and constitutes a start operation means.

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

  Further, on the left side of the display window 4, a 7-segment display 28 composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided. The 7-segment display 28 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits), and the like. Digital display.

  A chance button 29 is provided on the right side of the display window 4. The chance button 29 is pressed by a player in an effect related to a game, for example, and is used at the time of an effect linked with lamps 19L and 19R described later. It should be noted that the chance button 29 can be pressed when an effect other than the above-described effects or when an effect occurs. In addition to the lamps 19L and 19R, the chance button 29 is also used for a pressing operation for reproducing special sound, for example, in conjunction with speakers 23L and 23R as sound output devices.

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

  In addition, lamps 19L and 19R that can emit light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the door body 9 with the liquid crystal display device 11 interposed therebetween. The lamps 19L and 19R are configured by an LED group 25 (see FIG. 3) described later. The lamps 19L and 19R are not limited to LEDs, and existing light emitting elements such as organic electroluminescence (organic EL) may be used as long as they can emit at least green, yellow, blue, and red.

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

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

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

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

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

  The external concentration terminal board 56 is attached to the cabinet 2a and is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, external signals 1 to 4 and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1.

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

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

  Connected to the door relay terminal board 54 are a medal sensor 46, a door open / close monitoring switch 61, a BET switch 62, a settlement switch 63, a start switch 64, a stop switch board 65, a game operation display board 66, and a sub relay board 69. . That is, the medal sensor 46, the door open / close monitoring switch 61, the BET switch 62, the settlement switch 63, the start switch 64, the stop switch board 65, the game operation display board 66, and the sub relay board 69 are connected via the door relay terminal board 54. It is connected to the control board 41.

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

  The settlement switch 63 detects that the settlement button 18 has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The start switch 64 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation), and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

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

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

  The sub relay board 69 relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 42 and the main control board 41. The sub-relay board 69 relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 42 and a plurality of boards disposed around the sub-control board 42. That is, the sub-relay board 69 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 42, the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door opening / closing monitoring unit 74, the chance button 29, and the MAX bet button 14. It is connected.

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

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

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

  A liquid crystal relay substrate 77 is connected to the sub control substrate 42. The liquid crystal relay substrate 77 is a substrate that relays the wiring connecting the sub control substrate 42 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

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

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

  The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (command signals) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 93 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 101 as the sub control unit is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and the content of the presentation is determined and executed based on the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. And the like, and controls peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, the LED group 25, and the speakers 23L and 23R. The sub control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU (processor) 102, a sub ROM 103, a sub RAM 104, a rendering processor 105, a drawing RAM 106, and a driver 107.

  The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 103 in accordance with the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The sub ROM 103 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

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

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

  The sub-RAM 104 includes a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) and an SRAM (Static Random Access Memory). The sub-RAM 104 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

  The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 105, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 107 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 11.

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

[Changes in gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the main gaming state, the transition of the RT gaming state, and the type of the RT gaming state of the pachislot machine 1 will be described. The main CPU 93 is configured to transition the main game state as the game state of the pachislot machine 1.

<Main game state transition>
The main CPU 93 takes one of a general gaming state and a BB gaming state as the main gaming state. In the general gaming state, when a big bonus (hereinafter simply referred to as “BB”) winning action as a special game is won, the main gaming state activates BB and shifts to the BB gaming state. Here, BB is in a state where it is always internally won from the time when the internal winning is won until the BB working combination is won, and this state is hereinafter referred to as “BB carryover state”.

  In the BB gaming state, when the predetermined BB end condition is satisfied, the main gaming state is specifically the prescribed number in the BB gaming state (in this embodiment, 102 or 204 depending on the type of BB If there are medals exceeding), the game state is shifted to the general gaming state. The operation and termination of BB are controlled by the main CPU 93. Thus, the main CPU 93 constitutes special game control means.

  In the present embodiment, nine types of BBs are provided that are triggered by winnings of different operating roles. Hereinafter, each BB is described as “BB1” to “BB9”. In BB1, the BB end condition is satisfied when more than 204 medals are paid out. In BB2 to BB9, the BB end condition is satisfied when more than 102 medals are paid out.

  In the following description, “BB1” is also referred to as “special BB”, “BB2” and “BB3” are collectively referred to as “same color BB”, and “BB4” to “BB9” are collectively referred to as “different color BB”. "

<RT gaming state transition>
In the general gaming state, the main CPU 93 takes one of the RT gaming states from the RT0 gaming state to the RT5 gaming state. That is, the main CPU 93 shifts the RT gaming state between the RT0 gaming state and the RT5 gaming state. Thus, the main CPU 93 constitutes RT game state transition control means.

  The RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, and the RT5 gaming state are replay low-probability states (low RT) in which the winning probability of the replaying role that is the act of replaying is relatively lower than other RT gaming states. The RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state are replay high probability states (high RT) in which the winning probability of the replay role is relatively higher than other RT gaming states. The RT4 gaming state is a replaying probability state (medium RT) between a replay low probability state and a replay high probability state where the winning probability of the replay role is a replay high probability state.

  The RT gaming state takes the RT0 gaming state when the initialization process is executed and when the BB end condition is satisfied in the BB gaming state. In the RT0 gaming state, when “RT1 transition point” (in this embodiment, “Bell” spilling point) is displayed, the RT gaming state transitions to the RT1 gaming state.

  In the RT1 gaming state, when “RT2 transition lip” wins, the RT gaming state transitions to the RT2 gaming state. In the RT2 gaming state, when “RT3 transition lip” wins, the RT gaming state transitions to the RT3 gaming state, and when the RT1 transition is displayed or “RT1 transition lip” wins, the RT1 gaming state transitions.

  In any of the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, when the BB is won internally, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state. Specifically, in any state of the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, when the RT gaming state internally wins BB2, BB5, BB7 or BB9, the RT4 gaming state is shifted to BB1, BB3, BB4, BB6 or When BB8 is won internally, the state transitions to the RT5 gaming state. In the RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state, when the BB operating role wins, the BB is activated, and when the termination condition of the activated BB is satisfied, the state shifts to the RT0 gaming state.

  As described above, as the RT game state transition condition, a specific symbol combination is displayed as a combination of an internal winning of the BB actuator, a winning of the BB actuator, an end of the BB, and a symbol to transition the RT gaming state. There are things.

  It should be noted that the main CPU 93 determines that the internal winnings of other bonuses such as regular bonus (RB), winnings and terminations of the workings, and that a predetermined number of unit games have been executed. It may be a game state transition condition.

[Sub gaming state of gaming machine]
As described above, the main CPU 93 shifts the RT game state and the like, while the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not to grant “ART” as an advantageous game advantageous to the player. Configure the means.

  For example, the sub CPU 102 indicates that a predetermined combination with a relatively low winning probability has been internally won, a predetermined symbol combination that stops with a relatively low probability is displayed on the active line, and an operation of the BB Whether or not to grant ART is determined by lottery on the condition that the winning combination is won.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 executes “AT” for notifying the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when it is determined that the ART is given. By executing AT, the sub CPU 102 notifies the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R so that the RT gaming state becomes the RT3 gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the ART is started when the sub CPU 102 executes AT and the RT gaming state becomes the RT3 gaming state. Until the ART end condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 102 mainly stops the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the internal winning combination wins the player in an advantageous manner without shifting the RT gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. Announce the operation. When the ART termination condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 102 terminates the AT.

  The sub CPU 102 is roughly divided into a sub gaming state of a normal gaming state that is not in ART and an ART gaming state that is in ART. In the normal gaming state, the game period from when the main gaming state becomes the BB gaming state to the general gaming state is called the normal BB gaming state and is distinguished from the normal gaming state. Further, in the ART gaming state, a game period from when the main gaming state becomes the BB gaming state until it becomes the general gaming state is referred to as an ART BB gaming state and is distinguished from the ART gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 102 determines to provide an ART, the sub CPU 102 determines the number of ART to be provided by lottery.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 constitutes stop operation game means (FIGS. 108 and 109 described later) for executing a stop operation game as a stop operation game in which success or failure is determined according to the operation timing by the player.

  In the stop operation game, as shown in FIGS. 120 to 122, the sub CPU 102 rotates on the surface of the ring with a ring (disk) having three effective areas in the circumferential direction and the center of the ring as time passes. The needle to be displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  When executing the stop operation game, for example, the sub CPU 102 selects one of the 13 rings 1 to 13 having different effective area widths by lottery, and selects the selected ring on the liquid crystal display device 11. Display. In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes stop operation game determination means (S909 in FIG. 108 described later). The hands are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 as a time lapse image representing the time lapse.

  In the unit game in which the stop operation game is executed, the sub CPU 102 performs the stop operation when any of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is pressed while the needle passes through each effective area of the ring. Judge that the result of the game is successful. In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes stop operation game determination means (FIG. 110 described later).

  In the present embodiment, each effective area of the ring and the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are not associated with each other, and any effective stop button 17L while the needle passes through each effective area. , 17C, 17R, the sub CPU 102 determines that the result of the stop operation game is successful.

  In the stop operation game, each effective area of the ring may correspond to each of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R, and each effective area of the ring may correspond to each of the first to third stop buttons. .

  In addition, the plurality of rings 1 to 13 in the stop operation game may have different needle rotation speeds in place of different effective area widths, and the combination of the effective area width and the needle rotation speed differs. It may be.

  In short, the plurality of rings 1 to 13 need only have different difficulty levels of the stop operation game. In this way, the sub CPU 102 determines a mode of the stop operation game by selecting one ring from the plurality of rings 1 to 13.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 stops when the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated while the needle passes over three effective areas (that is, all effective areas). It explained as what judged the result of an operation game as success.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 102 determines that the result of the stop operation game is successful when the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated while the needle passes over two or less effective areas. You may make it do.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 increases the probability that the player is in an advantageous state according to the number of times that the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are operated while the needle passes over the three effective areas. (For example, the winning probability of ART is increased).

  As shown in FIG. 124, in the stop operation game, the sub CPU 102 includes the first to third needles that rotate integrally over the surface of the ring over time on the surface of the ring. Then, every time one of the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is pressed, the liquid crystal display device 11 may be displayed so as to stop in order from the first hand. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the needles displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 are constituted by first to third plural needles.

  The sub CPU 102 manages ART-related values such as the number of unit games of ART, the continuation rate indicating the probability of re-applying ART when the ART is completed, and the number of stocks that is the number of times of giving ART. The value related to ART is updated according to the result.

  For example, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not to give an ART in a state where the ART is not decided to be given in the normal BB gaming state, and stops if at least it is decided to give the ART. It is determined that an ART is awarded based on an advantageous game granting condition that an operation game is executed and an ART is awarded and the result of the stop operation game is a success.

  In addition, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not to increase the ART continuation rate within a predetermined upper limit continuation rate (for example, 80%) or less in a state in which ART is determined to be granted in the normal BB gaming state. If it is determined that at least the continuation rate of the ART is increased, a stop operation game is executed, the continuation rate of the ART is increased, and the result of the stop operation game is successful. As a condition for increasing the continuation rate, the continuation rate of ART is increased.

  At a predetermined timing from the start to the end of the ART, the sub CPU 102 performs an ART continuous lottery with the ART continuation rate as a winning probability. When the ART continuous lottery is won, the sub CPU 102 executes the ART again after the ART ends. Note that, when the continuous lottery of ART is won, the sub CPU 102 may enter an advantageous game grant number determination period to be described later after the end of ART. As described above, the ART continuation rate increases, so that the number of ART executions substantially increases.

  In addition, the sub CPU 102 decided whether or not to add the ART stock number in the state where the ART continuation rate is the upper limit continuation rate in the normal BB gaming state, and decided to add the ART stock number. In this case, it is determined that the stop operation game is executed, the ART stock number is added, and the result of the stop operation game is successful, and the number of ART stocks is set as an advantageous game grant number addition condition. It comes to add.

  In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a first privilege granting unit that grants a first privilege related to ART when the predetermined first condition is established in the normal BB gaming state, and enters the normal BB gaming state. When the first privilege is granted and when the predetermined second condition is satisfied in a state where the grant value of the first privilege is the upper limit grant value, a second privilege grant unit that grants the second privilege related to ART is configured. . In the present embodiment, the second privilege is a privilege that has a higher expected value for the game medium that the player can acquire than the first privilege and the third privilege described later.

  Here, if it is the first privilege to decide to grant ART, the second privilege is to increase the continuation rate of ART. In this case, the advantageous game grant condition corresponds to the first condition, and the continuation rate increase condition corresponds to the second condition.

  Further, if increasing the ART continuation rate is the first privilege, adding the number of ART stocks is the second privilege. In this case, the continuation rate increase condition corresponds to the first condition, and the advantageous game grant count addition condition corresponds to the second condition.

  In addition, it is good also as making a 1st privilege to determine giving ART and adding a stock number of ART as a 2nd privilege. Further, adding the number of ART stocks may be the first privilege, and increasing the ART continuation rate may be the second privilege.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 manages the ART continuation rate in a loop mode. Specifically, the state in which the ART continuation rate is 0% is set to loop mode 0, the state in which the ART continuation rate is 1% is set to loop mode 1, the state in which the ART continuation rate is 33% is set to loop mode 2, The state in which the ART continuation rate is 50% is set to loop mode 3, the state in which the ART continuation rate is 60% is set to loop mode 4, the state in which the ART continuation rate is 70% is set to loop mode 5, and the ART continuation rate is The state of 80% that is the upper limit continuation rate is defined as loop mode 6.

  In the BB mode, the sub CPU 102 operates the “fantasy”, “fate”, “referee”, and “back referee” by operating the chance button 29 or the MAX bet button 14 when the player of the BB wins. BB mode is selected from “Illusion”, “Fate”, “Judgment”, and “Back Judgment” have a lower ART winning probability as the latter is selected, but the winning ART loop mode is higher.

  In the following description, if the winning BB is “same color BB”, “blue 7” is displayed side by side on the liquid crystal display device 11, and therefore “same color BB” is also referred to as “blue 7”. In addition, if the winning BB is “different color BB”, “red 7” is displayed side by side on the liquid crystal display device 11, and therefore “different color BB” is also referred to as “red 7”. In the present embodiment, “Blue 7” has a higher ART winning probability than “Red 7”.

  Therefore, in the BB mode, “Red 7_Illusion”, “Red 7_Fate”, “Red 7_Judgment”, “Red 7_Back Judgment”, and “Blue 7_Illusion” are combinations of the selection result by the player and the type of BB. ”,“ Blue 7_Fate ”,“ Blue 7_Judge ”and“ Blue 7_Back Judge ”.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not to add the ART unit number of games in the BB gaming state during ART, and executes a stop operation game when it is determined to add at least the number of ART unit games. The number of ART unit games is added on condition that the number of ART unit games is added and the result of the stop operation game is successful.

  In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a third privilege granting unit that grants the third privilege related to ART when the predetermined third condition is established in the BB gaming state during ART. Here, if the third privilege is to add the number of unit games of ART, the third condition is that it is determined to add the number of unit games of ART and the result of the stop operation game is successful. Applicable. Note that increasing the ART continuation rate may be the third privilege, and adding the number of ART stocks may be the third privilege.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 sets, as a predetermined condition, that the result of the stop operation game is successful, for example, within 2 seconds from the start of the execution of the stop operation game until the needle makes one round on the surface of the ring. , Setting suggestion effect execution means (FIG. 82 described later) for performing an effect indicating the setting (FIG. 60 described later) is configured.

  For example, the sub CPU 102 performs an effect suggesting the setting by changing the probability that sound based on specific sound data is output from the speakers 23L and 23R according to the setting.

  The sub CPU 102 gradually displays the number of granted ARTs or effect images corresponding to the number of granted ARTs over a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 5 games) from the normal gaming state to the ART gaming state. The number of granted ARTs is notified by, for example, displaying it on the screen.

  In addition, the sub CPU 102 causes the liquid crystal display device 11 to display step-by-step images according to the number of granted ARTs or the number of granted ARTs on the liquid crystal display device 11 over a predetermined number of unit games after changing from the normal gaming state to the ART gaming state. Instead of the above, as a predetermined condition, the number of granted ARTs is determined by lottery in each unit game in the advantageous game number determining period from the first game of ART to a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 5 games). Also good.

  In this case, instead of the first game of ART, other conditions such as the internal winning of the special role in the ART are used as conditions for starting the advantageous game grant number determination period, etc. It is good also as conditions for.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 receives the number of unit games in the advantageous game grant number determination period when a predetermined condition is satisfied within the advantageous game grant number determination period (for example, “winning a“ cycle chance lip ”described later). May be increased.

  Here, on the condition that the advantageous game grant number determination period is reached, the sub CPU 102 determines the ART grant number by lottery, and divides the determined grant number in each unit game in the advantageous game grant number determination period. The liquid crystal display device 11 may be notified, or the liquid crystal display device 11 may be notified cumulatively.

  In addition, the sub CPU 102 determines that it is determined to grant ART, and that it is in a state where it can be expected that ART will be granted (for example, that a predetermined combination with a relatively low winning probability has been won internally). As a trigger, the sub game state may be shifted to the precursor game state that suggests whether or not ART is to be granted.

  In this precursor game state, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not to execute AT from a combination of a plurality of types of items (for example, a card on which any one of a plurality of types of characters is drawn). ART is given by selecting one combination with the probable distribution probability and displaying each item constituting the selected combination on the liquid crystal display device 11 over a predetermined unit number of games (for example, 5 games). The degree of expectation may be suggested by a combination of items displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 may shift the sub gaming state to the pre-determined gaming state that notifies the fact that it has been determined that the ART is to be given, when it is determined that the ART is to be given.

  In the pre-determined sign game state, the sub CPU 102 determines the continuation rate of the ART granted in the normal BB game state on the condition that the normal BB game state is reached within a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 20 games). A relatively high privilege may be given to ART that is given in the normal BB gaming state, such as making it relatively high (for example, selecting a continuation rate of 80%).

  Further, the sub CPU 102 performs an effect suggesting whether or not the ART is given over a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 7 games) before the end of the normal BB game state, and the next game or the next game An advantageous game grant notification period for notifying whether or not an ART has been granted in this game is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 does not perform lottery for determining whether to grant ART during the advantageous game grant notification period, but performs lottery for determining whether to grant ART during the advantageous game grant notification period. You may make it perform.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 performs the stop operation game as a specific effect, for example, on the condition that the special BB is in operation, for example, as an advantageous game grant notification period or a special game state. However, the stop operation game may be executed even during the advantageous game grant notification period or during the operation of the special BB.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the liquid crystal display device 11 to display an effect image including, for example, a liquid crystal symbol as an effect symbol related to the symbol displayed on the display window 4 as an effect image for effect.

  In the present embodiment, an area including three liquid crystal symbols arranged vertically as an effect image is referred to as an effect reel, more specifically, a liquid crystal reel for convenience, and the sub CPU 102 includes three liquid crystal reels arranged horizontally. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  The liquid crystal reel includes a band representing an area including three liquid crystal symbols, and three liquid crystal symbols displayed vertically on the band. That is, the liquid crystal symbols make the player recognize whether or not each combination has won a prize, in the same manner as the symbols displayed on the display window 4.

  In the present embodiment, five lines, the upper line, the middle line, the lower line, the lower right line, and the upper right line, defined in the liquid crystal reel, are effective lines in the liquid crystal reel.

  As described above, the sub CPU 102, as an image related to the game effect, is an image that notifies the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in “AT”, an image related to the stop operation game, and an effect such as a liquid crystal reel. The effect image display control means for displaying the image (hereinafter also collectively referred to as “effect image”) on the liquid crystal display device 11 is configured.

  In particular, the sub CPU 102 constitutes display control means (FIG. 83 to be described later) for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 11 in cooperation with the rendering processor 105 and the like. The display control means controls the frame rate and the drawing thread processing interval when the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 83, the display control unit sets the frame rate and the interval of the drawing thread process.

[Data table stored in main ROM]
Hereinafter, various data tables stored in the main ROM 94 will be described.

<Pattern arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the twenty symbol positions “0” to “19” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

  Symbol positions “0” to “19” indicate the positions of symbols arranged along the rotation direction in each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols corresponding to the symbol positions “0” to “19” can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

  The types of symbols include “BAR1”, “BAR2”, “BAR3”, “CLR1”, “CLR2”, “CLR3”, “CLR4”, “CLR5”, “CLR6”, and “CLR7”.

  Here, “BAR1”, “BAR2”, and “BAR3” may be symbols that can be recognized by the player like the same symbol as long as the main CPU 93 can identify that they are internally different symbols. Similarly, “CLR1”, “CLR2”, “CLR3”, “CLR4”, “CLR5”, “CLR6”, and “CLR7” are the same as long as the main CPU 93 can identify the internally different symbols. It is good also as a symbol which a player can recognize like this symbol.

<Design code table>
As shown in FIG. 9, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table, and is distinguished by 1 byte (8 bits) data in this embodiment. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 9 represents symbol codes as data for specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  For example, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8 has been described as representing the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, but is actually stored in the main ROM 94. The symbol arrangement table shows the arrangement of symbol codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 are “BAR1”, “BAR2”, “BAR3”, “CLR1”, “CLR2”, “CLR3”, “CLR4”, “CLR5”, as described above. There are 10 types of “CLR6” and “CLR7”.

  In the symbol code table, “1” is assigned as the symbol code for the “BAR1” symbol. Also, “2” is assigned as the symbol code for the “BAR2” symbol. Also, “3” is assigned as the symbol code for the “BAR3” symbol.

  Similarly, “4” to “0” are assigned as symbol codes for the symbols “CLR1”, “CLR2”, “CLR3”, “CLR4”, “CLR5”, “CLR6”, and “CLR7”.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 is a combination of symbols identified by storage area identification data (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as “combination”) and the number of medals to be paid out when the combination is displayed on the active line. Are associated with each other. In addition, in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a name and a brief description (remarks) are given to each combination in order to make the invention easy to understand.

  For example, when a combination of “BAR1-BAR1-BAR1” called “C_BB_01” is displayed along the active line, the special BB is activated although no medal is paid out. That is, when “C_BB — 01” is displayed along the active line, the main gaming state shifts to the special BB operating state.

  When the combination “BAR2-BAR2-BAR2” called “C_BB — 02” is displayed along the active line, the medal is not paid out but the same color BB is activated. That is, when “C_BB — 02” is displayed along the active line, the main gaming state shifts to the same color BB operating state. The same applies to “C_BB — 03”.

  Further, when a combination of “BAR2-BAR2-BAR3” called “C_BB_04” is displayed along the valid line, no medal is paid out, but the different color BB is activated. That is, when “C_BB_04” is displayed along the active line, the main gaming state shifts to the different color BB operating state. The same applies to “C_BB_05” to “C_BB_09”.

  Further, when the combination of “CLR5-CLR6-CLR6” called “C_REP_R_01” is displayed along the active line, replaying (replay) is activated. The same applies to “C_REP_R — 02” to “C_REP_R — 17”.

  Further, when a combination of “CLR5-CLR5-CLR7” called “C_REP_RT1” is displayed along the active line, replaying (replay) is activated.

  Further, when the combination of “CLR7-CLR6-CLR7” called “C_REP_RT2_01” is displayed along the active line, replaying (replay) is activated. The same applies to “C_REP_RT2_02” to “C_REP_RT2_09”.

  Further, when a combination of “CLR5-CLR7-CLR7” called “C_REP_RT3_01” is displayed along the active line, replaying (replay) is activated. The same applies to “C_REP_RT3_02” to “C_REP_RT2_05”.

  Further, when a combination of “CLR6-CLR5-CLR7” called “C_BEL_M9” is displayed along the active line, nine medals are paid out.

  When a combination of “CLR7-CLR1-CLR7” called “C_WML_M4_01” is displayed along the active line, four medals are paid out. The same applies to “C_WML_M4_02” to “C_WML_M4_16”.

  When a combination of “BAR1-CLR6-BAR1” called “C_CHR_M3_01” is displayed along the active line, three medals are paid out. The same applies to “C_CHR_M3_02” to “C_CHR_M3_08”.

  When a combination of “BAR1-CLR7-BAR1” called “C_CHR_M2_01” is displayed along the active line, two medals are paid out. The same applies to “C_CHR_M2 — 02” to “C_CHR_M2 — 16”.

  Further, when a combination of “BAR1-CLR7-CLR7” called “C_CHR_M1_01” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. The same applies to “C_CHR_M1_02” to “C_CHR_M1_04”.

  When a combination of “CLR5-CLR1-CLR1” called “C_BEL_J_01” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. The same applies to “C_BEL_J — 02” to “C_BEL_J — 16”.

  When a combination of “CLR1-CLR6-CLR1” called “C_BEL_H_01” is displayed along the active line, one medal is paid out. The same applies to “C_BEL_H — 02” to “C_BEL_H — 32”.

<Combination table by flag>
The flag-specific combination tables shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 16 indicate combinations that are permitted to be displayed on the active line corresponding to the internal winning combination. As the internal winning combination in the present embodiment, “F_normal lip 1”, “F_normal lip 2”, “F_normal lip 3”, “F_normal lip 4”, “F_RT2 transition lip 123”, “F_RT2 transition lip” 132 ”,“ F_RT2 transition lip 213 ”,“ F_RT2 transition lip 231 ”,“ F_RT2 transition lip 312 ”,“ F_RT2 transition lip 321 ”,“ F_RT maintenance lip 123 ”,“ F_RT maintenance lip 132 ”,“ F_RT maintenance lip 213 ” ”,“ F_RT maintenance lip 231 ”,“ F_RT maintenance lip 312 ”,“ F_RT maintenance lip 321 ”,“ F_RT3 transition lip 123 ”,“ F_RT3 transition lip 132 ”,“ F_RT3 transition lip 213 ”,“ F_RT3 transition lip 231 ” , “F_RT3 transition lip 312”, “F_RT3 transition lip 321”, “F_chance lip” , “F_common bell”, “F_left bell 1”, “F_left bell 2”, “F_left bell 3”, “F_left bell 4”, “F_left bell 5”, “F_left bell 6”, “ "F_Left Bell 7", "F_Left Bell 8", "F_Middle Bell 1", "F_Middle Bell 2", "F_Middle Bell 3", "F_Middle Bell 4", "F_Middle Bell 5", "F_ "Middle Bell 6", "F_Middle Bell 7", "F_Middle Bell 8", "F_Right Bell 1", "F_Right Bell 2", "F_Right Bell 3", "F_Right Bell 4", "F_Right “Bell 5”, “F_Right Bell 6”, “F_Right Bell 7”, “F_Right Bell 8”, “F_Weak Watermelon”, “F_Strong Watermelon”, “F_Weak Choi”, “F_Strong Che”, “ F_Middle Choi, F_RB Role 1, F_BB1, F_BB2, F_BB3, F_BB4, F_BB5, F_BB6, F_BB7 There is a "F_BB8" and "F_BB9".

  For example, when the internal winning combination is “F_BB1”, the main CPU 93 permits the combination of “C_BB_01” to be displayed on the active line. That is, when the internal winning combination is “F_BB1”, it indicates that the internal winning is in the special BB.

  Similarly, when the internal winning combination is “F_normal lip 1”, the main CPU 93 permits the combination of “C_REP_R_01” and “C_REP_R_03” to “C_REP_R_17” to be displayed on the active line.

  When the internal winning combination is “F_left bell 1”, the main CPU 93 selects “C_BEL_M9”, “C_BEL_H_01”, “C_BEL_H_06”, “C_BEL_H_25”, “C_BEL_H_30”, “R_HAZ_01” to “R_HAZ_12”. Allows the combination to be displayed on the active line.

<Internal lottery table>
The plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 17 to 34 are stored in the main ROM 94 corresponding to each gaming state and each inserted number, and indicate the winning probability of each flag with 65536 as the denominator for each of the settings 1 to 6. Yes. In particular, in the present embodiment, an internal lottery table when the number of inserted sheets is “3” will be described.

  Here, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show an internal lottery table when three cards are stacked in the RT0 gaming state when the main gaming state is a general gaming state that is not a BB (special BB, same color BB, different color BB) gaming state. Yes. For example, in FIGS. 17 and 18, in any of the settings 1 to 6, the probability of “F_BB1” is “1/65536”, and the probability that “F_normal lip 1” is internally won is “8514/65536”. Is.

  FIGS. 19 and 20 show an internal lottery table when three cards are played in the RT1 gaming state when the main gaming state is in the general gaming state other than the BB gaming state. Similarly, FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 show the internal lottery table when three cards are stacked in the RT2 gaming state when the main gaming state is in the general gaming state, and FIGS. 23 and 24 show the main gaming state in the general gaming state. And shows an internal lottery table when three cards are placed when the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state.

  FIG. 25 shows an internal lottery table when three cards are put in the BB1 carryover state in which “F_BB1” is internally won and the combination of “C_BB_01” is not yet displayed. Similarly, FIG. 26 to FIG. 33 show the internal lottery tables when three sheets are loaded in the BB2 carryover state to the BB9 carryover state, respectively.

  Here, the BB1 carryover state, the BB3 carryover state, the BB4 carryover state, the BB6 carryover state, and the BB8 carryover state are the RT5 gaming state. Therefore, the internal lottery tables in these carryover states have different BB flag types carried over, but the winning probability of each flag is the same.

  Similarly, the BB2 carry-over state, the BB5 carry-over state, the BB7 carry-over state, and the BB9 carry-over state are the RT4 gaming state. Therefore, the internal lottery tables in these carryover states have different BB flag types carried over, but the winning probability of each flag is the same.

  Further, FIG. 34 shows an internal lottery in the case where any combination of “C_BB — 01” to “C_BB — 09” is displayed and a transition is made to a BB gaming state of “special BB”, “same color BB”, or “different color BB”. Shows the table.

<Direction game lock lottery table>
The effect game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 35 indicates the probability that a lock number for each effect will be selected for an internal winning combination (including display eyes).

  In the present embodiment, when the lock number is 0, it indicates that the lock is non-winning, and the main CPU 93 does not lock. When the lock number is 1, the main CPU 93 maintains the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in a stopped state for a certain period of time (for example, 30666 msec) when the start lever 16 is operated, and then the reels 3L, 3C. , 3R is rotated normally.

  When the lock number is 2, the main CPU 93 maintains the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in a stopped state for a certain time (for example, 1000 msec) when the start lever 16 is operated, and then the reels 3L, 3C. , 3R is rotated at a low speed in a direction opposite to normal, and after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are maintained in a stopped state for a certain time (for example, 1400 msec), the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are normally rotated.

  When the lock number is 3, the main CPU 93 keeps the reels 3L, 3C, 3R normal after maintaining the stopped state of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for a certain period of time when the start lever 16 is operated. Is rotated at a low speed in the reverse direction, and after a series of operations for maintaining the stopped state of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for a predetermined time is performed a plurality of times, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are normally rotated.

  The description of the operation related to the lock of the main CPU 93 when the lock number is 4 to 7 is omitted, but the main CPU 93 satisfies a predetermined release condition when the lock number is 1 to 7 (for example, a predetermined time) The game operation is invalidated until the time elapses), and an effect corresponding to the lock number by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 93 configures a specific combination winning number counting means for counting the number of times that “F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4” are determined as the specific combination as an internal winning combination, and the counted number is a specific number. In response to this, a lock means for performing a predetermined lock is configured.

  The specific combination winning count unit counts the number of specific combination wins. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 66, the specific combination winning number counting means counts the number of times that the normal replay (“F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4”) is internally won.

  The lock means performs a lock effect that disables the stop operation for a predetermined time, triggered by a predetermined condition. Specifically, the lock means executes a lock for effect of the cycle chance set in step S112 of FIG. 66 and an internal winning combination winning lock represented by the effect game lock lottery table shown in FIG.

  For example, the main CPU 93 has a function as a subtraction counter having a specific number as an initial value, and each time “F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4” are determined as internal winning combinations as specific combinations, 1 is subtracted from the count value, and when the count value becomes 0, a predetermined lock is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 93 constitutes a specific number determining means for determining a specific number, and either that the counted number has reached the specific number or that the special role is determined as an internal winning combination is established. A specific number is determined as a condition.

  Here, the special role is whether or not to grant an ART such as “F_weak watermelon”, “F_strong watermelon”, “F_chance lip”, “F_weak checker”, “F_strong checker”, and “F_medium checker”. Kaga refers to the role that is determined by lottery.

  Hereinafter, in the unit game in which the number of times counted by the main CPU 93 is a specific number, when a combination of symbols corresponding to “F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4” is displayed on the active line, The display is called “period chance”.

  In the effect game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 35, when the internal winning combination is “F_chance lip”, the lock number “0” is won with the probability of “226/256”, and “25/256” The lock number “2” is won by the probability, and the lock number “3” is won by the probability of “5/256”.

  When the display eye is “period chance”, the lock number “2” is won with a probability of “256/256”. That is, when the display eye is “period chance”, the main CPU 93 executes the lock of the lock number “2” as a predetermined lock.

  When the internal winning combination is “F_weak watermelon”, the lock number “0” is won with the probability of “241/256”, and the lock number “2” is won with the probability of “15/256”. . When the internal winning combination is “F_strong watermelon”, the lock number “0” is won with the probability of “176/256”, and the lock number “2” is with the probability of “40/256”. In the event of winning, the lock number “3” is won with a probability of “40/256”.

  The following description of the winning probability of the lock number for the internal winning combination is omitted. Note that “same color BB + F_chance lip” indicates that “same color BB” and “F_chance lip” overlapped internally, and so on. Further, “(RT4) F_chance lip” indicates that “F_chance lip” has been won internally when the main gaming state is the RT4 gaming state, and so on.

<First period chance mode lottery table>
The first cycle chance mode lottery table shown in FIG. 36 is referred to by the main CPU 93 that determines that the specific condition has been established by changing the setting, and one cycle chance is selected from the modes 0 to 3 as the management state. The probability that the eye mode is determined is shown.

  For example, in the first period chance mode lottery table shown in FIG. 36, the probability that mode 0 is determined is “190/256”, the probability that mode 1 is determined is “1/256”, and mode 2 Is determined to be “64/256”, and the probability of determining mode 3 is “1/256”.

<Second period chance mode lottery table>
The second cycle chance mode mode lottery table shown in FIG. 37 is referred to by the main CPU 93 that determines that the specific condition is established by the internal winning of the special combination when the main gaming state is the RT3 gaming state. The second period chance mode lottery table indicates the transition probabilities for the transition destination periodic chance mode and the transition destination periodic chance mode.

  For example, in the second period chance mode lottery table shown in FIG. 37, when the period chance mode is mode 0, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transition chance mode is “0/256”. The probability that mode 1 is determined is “128/256”, the probability that mode 2 is determined is “64/256”, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is “64/256”. .

  Similarly, when the periodic chance mode is mode 1, the probability of determining mode 0 is “0/256” as the periodic chance mode of the transfer destination, and the probability of determining mode 1 is “239”. / 256 ”, the probability of determining mode 2 is“ 1/256 ”, and the probability of determining mode 3 is“ 16/256 ”.

  When the periodic chance mode is mode 2, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transition-destination periodic chance mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 is determined is “0/256”. 256 ”, the probability of determining mode 2 is“ 128/256 ”, and the probability of determining mode 3 is“ 128/256 ”.

  When the periodic chance mode is mode 3, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transition-destination periodic chance mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 is determined is “0/256”. The probability that mode 2 is determined is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is “256/256”.

<3rd cycle chance mode lottery table>
The third cycle chance eye mode lottery table shown in FIG. 38 is obtained by the main CPU 93 that determines that the specific condition is satisfied when the main game state is the RT3 game state and the display eye becomes the “cycle chance eye”. Referenced. The third periodic chance mode lottery table shows the transition probabilities for the transition-destination periodic chance mode and the transition-destination periodic chance mode.

  For example, in the third periodic chance mode mode lottery table shown in FIG. 38, when the periodic chance mode is mode 0, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the periodic chance mode of the transfer destination is “0/256”. The probability that mode 1 is determined is “224/256”, the probability that mode 2 is determined is “16/256”, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is “16/256”. .

  Similarly, when the periodic chance mode is mode 1, the probability of determining mode 0 is “0/256” and the probability of determining mode 1 is “247”. / 256 ”, the probability of determining mode 2 is“ 1/256 ”, and the probability of determining mode 3 is“ 8/256 ”.

  When the periodic chance mode is mode 2, the probability of determining mode 0 is “0/256” and the probability of determining mode 1 is “247 / The probability that mode 2 is determined is “1/256”, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is “8/256”.

  When the periodic chance mode is mode 3, the probability of determining mode 0 is “0/256” and the probability of determining mode 1 is “38 / The probability that mode 2 is determined is “1/256”, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is “217/256”.

<Circular chance eye ceiling number lottery table>
The periodic chance eye ceiling number lottery tables shown in FIGS. 39 and 40 indicate the probability that the ceiling number is determined as the specific number counted by the main CPU 93 for the periodic chance eye mode.

  For example, the ceiling count “1” is determined with a probability of “512/65536” when the periodic chance eye mode is mode 0, and is “4/65536” when the periodic chance eye mode is mode 1. When the period chance mode is mode 2, it is determined with a probability of “64/65536”. When the period chance mode is mode 3, it is determined with a probability of “24576/65536”. The

  Similarly, the number of ceilings “10” is determined with a probability of “512/65536” when the periodic chance eye mode is mode 0, and “4/65536” when the periodic chance eye mode is mode 1. When the periodic chance eye mode is mode 2, it is determined with a probability of “64960/65536”, and when the periodic chance eye mode is mode 3, it is determined with a probability of “0/65536”. Is done.

  As described above, in the periodic chance eye ceiling number lottery table, as the periodic chance eye mode becomes mode 0, mode 1, mode 2, and mode 3, a relatively small ceiling number is easily determined.

[Configuration of storage area allocated to main RAM]
Hereinafter, various storage areas allocated to the main RAM 95 will be described.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
In the internal winning combination storage area, data (bits) corresponding to the internal winning combination associated with the combination is set to 1 and other data is reset to 0 in the flag-specific combination tables shown in FIGS. Is done.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storing area represents a combination that can be displayed along the effective line after each reel of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. That is, the display combination storing area represents a combination corresponding to the winning internal winning combination after all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The display combination storing area is used for the main CPU 93 to identify the combination displayed along the active line after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

<Design code storage area>
The number of symbol code storage areas is allocated as many as the number of valid lines. In each symbol code storage area, data that can be displayed along each valid line is set to 1, depending on the stop position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Thus, the data corresponding to the combination that cannot be displayed along the active line is reset to zero.

<Carry-over portion storage area>
In the carryover combination storage area, data relating to the carryover combination is stored. For example, the bit of the carryover combination storage area corresponding to the BB in the carryover state is set to “1” and the BB is activated on the condition that the main game state becomes the carryover state of each BB (between the BB flags). As a condition, the corresponding bit is reset to “0”.

<Game state flag storage area>
The game state flag storage area stores data related to the main game state and the RT game state. For example, on condition that the main gaming state becomes the BB gaming state, the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and the other bits are reset to “0”.

  Similarly, on the condition that the RT gaming state becomes the RT0 gaming state, the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area is set to “1”, and the other bits are reset to “0”.

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area stores the states of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. For example, when each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R is operated, “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R. When the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are valid, “1” is stored in the bits corresponding to the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

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

<Pressing order storage area>
The pressing order storage area is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R. For example, when the pressing order is “left → middle → right”, “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the pressing order, and the other bits are reset to “0”.

<Retrieve priority data storage area>
The pull-in priority data storage area includes a left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a middle reel pull-in priority data storage area, and a right reel pull-in priority data storage area.

  For example, the left reel pull-in priority data storage area stores the pull-in priority data for each of the symbol position data. In the left reel pull-in priority data storage area, a pull-in priority table that indicates which combination is to be pulled in preferentially among a plurality of combinations that can be displayed within the pull-in range corresponding to the internal winning combination. Of the pull-in priority data, any pull-in priority data based on the internal winning combination and the state of the other reels 3C, 3R is stored for each symbol position.

[Data table stored in sub-ROM]
<Normal ART lottery table>
The normal ART lottery table shown in FIG. 41 shows the ART winning probability for the internal winning combination when the sub gaming state is the normal gaming state for each setting.

  For example, in setting 1, the “losing” that has not won any internal winning combination, and the internal winning combination is “special BB”, “BB” (excluding “special BB”), “push order lip”, "Common Lip", "Chance Lip + BB", "Push Order Bell", "Common Bell", "Weak Watermelon + BB", "Strong Watermelon + BB", "Weak Cho + BB", "Strong Cho + BB", "Medium Cho + In the case of “special BB” and “medium check + BB”, ART is not won.

  In setting 1, when the internal winning combination is “chance lip”, the probability of “128/32768” is won, and when the internal winning combination is “cyclic chance lip”, the probability of “4096/32768” is set. If the player wins an ART and the internal winning combination is “weak watermelon”, the probability of “8/32768” is won. If the internal winning combination is “strong watermelon”, the probability is “256/32768”. If the player wins an ART and the internal winning combination is “Weak Choi”, the probability of “8/32768” is won, and if the internal winning combination is “Strong Cho”, the probability of “1638/32768” If the player wins an ART and the internal winning combination is “Chu-Chae”, the player wins an ART with a probability of “32768/32768”.

<ART lottery table when winning BB>
In the BB winning ART lottery table shown in FIG. 42, the ART winning probability given when the BB actuator wins when the sub gaming state is the normal gaming state is shown for each setting with respect to the BB mode. ing.

  For example, in the BB winning ART lottery table, in setting 1, when the BB mode is “Red 7_Illusion”, the player wins ART with a probability of “8050/32768” and the BB mode is “Red 7_Fate”. In some cases, the player wins the ART with a probability of “15492/32768”, and when the BB mode is “Red 7_Judge”, the player wins the ART with a probability of “2800/32768” and the BB mode is “red”. In the case of “7_back referee”, the player wins ART with a probability of “1780/32768”.

  In addition, when the BB mode is “blue 7_fantasy”, the player wins the ART with a probability of “17980/32768”, and when the BB mode is “blue 7_fate”, the probability of “32768/32768”. If the player wins the ART and the BB mode is “Blue 7_Judge”, the player wins the ART with a probability of “7074/32768” and if the BB mode is “Blue 7_Judge”, “5148 / 32768 ”to win ART.

<Loop mode lottery table for winning>
The winning loop mode lottery table shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 shows the selection probability of the ART loop mode when the ART is awarded when the BB actuator wins when the sub gaming state is the normal gaming state. Shown for each setting for the BB mode.

  For example, in the winning loop mode lottery table, in the setting 1, when the BB mode is “Red 7_Illusion”, the loop mode 3 is selected with a probability of “27527/32768” and “3276/32768”. The loop mode 4 is selected with the probability, the loop mode 5 is selected with the probability of “1310/32768”, and the loop mode 6 is selected with the probability of “655/32768”.

  When the BB mode is “Red 7_Fate”, the loop mode 1 is selected with a probability of “32736/32768” and the loop mode 6 is selected with a probability of “32/32768”.

  When the BB mode is “blue 7_fantasy”, the loop mode 3 is selected with the probability of “27527/32768”, the loop mode 4 is selected with the probability of “3276/32768”, and “1310/32768”. The loop mode 5 is selected with a probability of “655” and the loop mode 6 is selected with a probability of “655/32768”.

  When the BB mode is “blue 7_fate”, the loop mode 1 is selected with a probability of “32736/32768” and the loop mode 6 is selected with a probability of “32/32768”.

<Re-entry lottery table>
The re-entry lottery table shown in FIG. 45 shows the ART winning probability when the sub gaming state is the normal BB gaming state and the ART is not won, whether or not the stop operation game is executed, and the ring in the stop operation game. The probability that a combination with a number is selected is shown for the BB mode.

  For example, when the BB mode is “Red 7_Illusion”, the probability of “27678/32768” is determined that the ART is not won and the stop operation game is not executed. When the BB mode is “Red 7_Illusion”, the probability of “400/32768” is determined that the player does not win the ART and the stop operation game using the ring 1 is executed. In this case, the ART is not won regardless of the result of the stop operation game.

  When the BB mode is “Red 7_Illusion”, the player wins ART with a probability of “5/32768” and the stop operation game using the ring 1 is executed. When the player wins the ART, if the result of the stop operation game is successful, the grant of the ART is determined, but if the result of the stop operation game is not successful, the grant of the ART is not determined.

<Loop mode transition lottery table>
The loop mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 shows the loop mode of the transition destination when the sub game state is the normal BB game state and wins the ART, whether or not the stop operation game is executed, and the stop The probability that the combination with the ring number in the operation game is selected is shown for the transition source loop mode.

  For example, in the case of the loop mode 0, the user stays in the loop mode 0 with a probability of “26208/32768” and the stop operation game is not executed. In the case of the loop mode 0, the user stays in the loop mode 0 with a probability of “600/32768” and the stop operation game using the ring 1 is executed. In this case, the loop mode stays in the loop mode 0 regardless of the result of the stop operation game.

  When the loop mode is 0, the mode is shifted to the loop mode 1 with a probability of “15/32768”, and a stop operation game using the ring 1 is executed. In this case, if the result of the stop operation game is successful, the loop mode shifts to the loop mode 1, but if the result of the stop operation game is not successful, the loop mode stays in the loop mode 0. .

  In the loop mode transition lottery table, since the probability that the destination loop mode is lower than the transition source loop mode is set to 0, when the loop mode is transitioned with reference to the loop mode transition lottery table, , Either staying in the loop mode of the transition source, or transitioning to a loop mode higher than the loop mode of the transition source.

<Stock lottery table>
The stock lottery table shown in FIG. 48 shows the number of ART stocks, whether or not a stop operation game is executed, and the ring number in the stop operation game when the sub game state is the normal BB game state and the ART is won. The probability that a combination of and is selected is shown.

  For example, with the probability of “26208/32768”, the number of stocks of ART becomes 0, and the stop operation game is not executed. Further, the user stays in the loop mode 0 with a probability of “600/32768”, and the stop operation game using the ring 1 is executed. In this case, the number of ART stocks is 0 regardless of the result of the stop operation game.

  In addition, with the probability of “15/32768”, the number of ART stocks becomes 1 (“Stock 1” in the figure), and a stop operation game using the ring 1 is executed. In this case, if the result of the stop operation game is successful, 1 is added to the ART stock number, but if the result of the stop operation game is not successful, the ART stock number is not updated.

<Blotting table on BB during ART>
49. The ART BB extra lottery table shown in FIG. 49 indicates the number of games (also referred to as “additional game number”) to be added to the number of ART games (number of unit games) when the sub game state is the ART BB game state. The probability that a combination of the presence / absence of execution of the stop operation game and the ring number in the stop operation game is selected is shown according to the type of BB.

  For example, if BB is “different color BB”, the number of added games is 0 with a probability of “29240/32768”, and the stop operation game is not executed. If BB is “different color BB”, the number of added games is 5 with a probability of “250/32768”, and a stop operation game using ring 1 is executed. In this case, if the result of the stop operation game is successful, 5 is added to the number of ART games, but if the result of the stop operation game is not successful, the number of ART games is not updated.

  Further, in the ART BB extra lottery table in the present embodiment, in addition to the number of extra games, the probability that the ART stock number is selected is shown according to the type of BB. For example, if BB is “different color BB”, the number of ART stocks becomes 2 (“stock 2” in the figure) with a probability of “16/32768”, and the stop operation game is not executed. In this case, 2 is added to the number of ART stocks.

<Normal LCD reel design layout table>
The normal liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 50 is provided on the surface of each of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel of the normal liquid crystal reel (hereinafter also referred to as “normal reel”) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. It represents the arrangement of symbols. The normal-time liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to these symbol positions.

  The types of symbols stipulated in the normal LCD reel symbol arrangement table are “Blank”, “Blue 7”, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “Door”, “Plum Lip”, “Watermelon” ”,“ Bell ”and“ Cherry ”. The “door” symbol is a special symbol that is converted into a symbol other than the “door” symbol at a predetermined timing.

<LCD reel design layout table when lock 2 is executed>
51. When the lock 2 is executed, the liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 51 includes a left reel, a middle reel, and a liquid crystal reel (hereinafter also referred to as “special reel”) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 when the lock number is 2. An arrangement of symbols arranged on each surface of the right reel is shown. When the lock 2 is executed, the liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to the symbol positions.

  The types of symbols specified in the LCD reel symbol arrangement table when Lock 2 is executed include “Blank”, “Door”, “Plum Lip”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, and “Cherry”, as well as “Chance Lip”. Contains.

<Lock reel 3 LCD reel symbol arrangement table>
52. When the lock 3 is executed, the liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 52 includes a left reel, a middle reel and a liquid crystal reel (hereinafter also referred to as “special reel”) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 when the lock number is 3. An arrangement of symbols arranged on each surface of the right reel is shown. When the lock 3 is executed, the liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table defines a correspondence relationship between the 21 symbol positions “0” to “20” and symbols corresponding to the symbol positions.

  When the lock 3 is executed, the types of symbols specified in the LCD reel symbol arrangement table include “blank”, “door”, “plum lip”, “watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry” and “chance lip”. Includes the “soul of the ring”.

<LCD reel stop table>
The liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIGS. 53 to 57 is referred to when each of the liquid crystal reels is stopped. The liquid crystal reel type (normal reel or special reel), the internal winning combination, and the stop reel type. (Left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, right reel 3R), a stop operation sequence (first stop operation, second stop operation and third stop operation) and a combination of stop control are provided.

  For example, in the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, the symbol position representing the middle stop operation position on the liquid crystal reel when the internal reeling role is a weak watermelon and the left reel 3L is pressed as the first stop operation. And a correspondence relationship between the number of sliding frames representing the amount of fluctuation of the liquid crystal symbol after the stop operation is detected, the conversion rule of the liquid crystal symbol, and the conversion timing thereof.

  The liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIG. 53 is referred to by the sub CPU 102 when the normal control is executed as the liquid crystal reel stop control, and the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIG. 54 is executed by the slip control as the liquid crystal reel stop control. Is referred to by the sub CPU 102.

  In the normal control, the sub CPU 102 controls each liquid crystal under the restriction from when the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is detected by the stop switch 17S until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped by the control of the main CPU 93. Stop the reel. Therefore, the number of sliding frames in the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIG. 53 is set in the range of 0-4.

  The slip control is executed by the sub CPU 102 when the liquid crystal reel symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the display window 4 cannot be drawn in the normal control or when the liquid crystal reel is used to produce an effect. The Therefore, the number of sliding frames in the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIG. 54 is set to 5 or more.

  According to the conversion rule, the sub CPU 102 performs liquid crystal display when the combination of symbols on the liquid crystal reel cannot be matched with the symbol combination displayed on the display window 4 under normal control, or when the production using the liquid crystal reel is performed. The rule for converting symbols is shown by the liquid crystal symbol code shown in FIG.

  For example, in FIG. 53, when the symbol position is 3, the liquid crystal symbol is not converted. When the symbol position is 4, the “door” symbol whose liquid crystal symbol code displayed on the liquid crystal reel is 5 is The “watermelon” symbol whose liquid crystal symbol code is 7 is converted.

  When the conversion timing is “immediate conversion”, this conversion is performed when the liquid crystal reel of the corresponding liquid crystal symbol is stopped. When the conversion timing is “post conversion”, all the liquid crystal reels are converted. Is triggered by the fact that is stopped.

  The liquid crystal reel stop tables shown in FIGS. 55 to 57 are referred to by the sub CPU 102 when the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R is stopped after the left reel 3L is stopped by the first stop operation.

  For example, among the liquid crystal reel stop tables provided according to the line for aligning the “watermelon” symbols, FIG. 55 is a liquid crystal reel stop table for aligning the “watermelon” symbols in the middle stage, and FIG. 56 and FIG. This is a liquid crystal reel stop table that aligns the "watermelon" symbols downward.

  Specifically, when the stop operation of the left reel 3L is performed, if the “watermelon” symbol stops only in the middle stage of the left liquid crystal reel, the “watermelon” symbol can be aligned only in the middle stage. When the operation of stopping the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R is performed, the liquid crystal reel stop table selected by lottery or the like from a plurality of liquid crystal reel stop tables that align the “watermelon” symbols including the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIG. Are referred to by the sub CPU 102.

  In addition, when the “watermelon” symbol stops only on the upper stage of the left liquid crystal reel when the stop operation of the left reel 3L is performed, the “watermelon” symbol can be aligned at the lower right or the upper stage. When the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R is stopped, the “watermelon” symbols including the liquid crystal reel stop tables shown in FIGS. The selected liquid crystal reel stop table is referred to by the sub CPU 102.

  The contents of the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIGS. 55 to 57 are the same as the contents of the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, and the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIGS. Since it can be easily understood based on this description, the description thereof is omitted.

<LCD design code table>
The liquid crystal symbol code table shown in FIG. 58 represents a liquid crystal symbol code as data for specifying the liquid crystal symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three liquid crystal reels.

  For example, although the normal liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 50 has been described as representing the arrangement of the liquid crystal symbols of each liquid crystal reel, the normal liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table actually stored in the sub ROM 103 is An arrangement of liquid crystal symbol codes for specifying a production symbol of each liquid crystal reel is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal pattern used in the pachislot machine 1 is “blank”, “blue 7”, “red 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “door”, “plumlip” as described above. , “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Ring Soul” and “Chance Lip”.

  In the liquid crystal symbol code table, “1” is assigned as the liquid crystal symbol code for the “blank” symbol. Also, “2” is assigned as the liquid crystal symbol code for the “blue 7” symbol. Also, “3” is assigned as the liquid crystal symbol code for the “red 7” symbol.

  Similarly, liquid crystal design codes for the liquid crystal designs of “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “Door”, “Plum Lip”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “Cherry” and “Ring Soul” “4” to “10” are respectively assigned. Also, “12” is assigned as the liquid crystal symbol code for the “chance lip” symbol.

<Stop operation game success area table>
The stop operation game success area table shown in FIG. 59 is a determination table referred to by the sub CPU 102 in the stop operation game determination process shown in FIG. In the stop operation game success area table, effective areas representing three effective periods for each ring 1 to ring 13 in the stop operation game are defined by a frame at the time of drawing.

  For example, in ring 1, the first effective area corresponds to the 10th to 19th frames, the second effective area corresponds to the 50th to 59th frames, and the third effective area corresponds to the 90th frame. It corresponds to the 99th frame.

  That is, in the ring 1, if the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are pressed between the 10th to 19th frames, the 50th to 59th frames, and the 90th to 99th frames, respectively, The result of the stop operation game is a success.

  In the present embodiment, since 120 frames are required for the needle to make one round on the ring in the stop operation game, the values shown in the stop operation game success area table are normalized from 0 to 119.

  Also, as described later in the main task shown in FIG. 83, the frame rate of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 during the stop operation game is 60 fps (that is, an image of 60 frames is drawn per second). Therefore, the time for which an image of 120 frames is drawn during the stop operation game is 2 seconds.

  For example, when one of the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R is pressed when an image for 138 frames is drawn, 138 is divided by 120, which is the number of frames that the needle makes one round. Since the remainder is 18, it is determined whether or not the 18th frame is in the first to third effective areas.

  The ring 13 is a special stop operation game. As shown in FIG. 123, since all of the first to third effective areas are the 0th frame to the 119th frame, the effective stop buttons 17L, The result of the stop operation game is successful no matter what timing 17C, 17R is pressed. The sub CPU 102 determines that the special stop operation game is successful even if the stop operation is detected before the special stop operation game is started.

<Setting suggestion sound lottery table>
The setting suggestion sound lottery table shown in FIG. 60 is referred to when the result of the stop operation game is successful before the needle makes one round on the ring in the stop operation game. In the setting suggestion sound lottery table, selection probabilities are associated with settings and voice types.

  In the present embodiment, “male 1 voice”, “female 1 voice”, “female 2 voice”, and “female 3 voice” are defined as voice types. For example, in the case of setting 1, “male 1 voice” is selected with a probability of “19268/32767”, “female 1 voice” is selected with a probability of “12000/32767”, and a probability of “1500/32767” “Woman 2 Voice” is selected, and “Woman 3 Voice” is not selected.

  “Female 2 Voice” is selected with a probability of “1500/32768” in setting 1, selected with a probability of “2000/32768” in setting 2, and selected with a probability of “1000/32768” in setting 3 , Setting 4 is selected with a probability of “2000/32768”, setting 5 is selected with a probability of “1000/32768”, and setting 6 is selected with a probability of “1500/32768”. For this reason, the higher the frequency with which “female 2 voices” is selected, the higher the possibility of an even setting.

  In addition, “Female 3 Voice” is selected with the probability of “13/32768” in the setting 5, is selected with the probability of “103/32768” in the setting 6, and is not selected in the other settings. When “3 female voices” is selected, it is confirmed that the setting is “5” or “6”.

  In this way, in the stop operation game, it is possible to cause the player to estimate the set value depending on the type of sound selected when the result of the stop operation game is successful until the needle makes one round on the ring. it can.

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

<Main control processing>
FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the main control process. The main control process described below starts when the pachislot machine 1 is powered on.

  First, when power is turned on to the pachislot machine 1, the main CPU 93 executes the power-on process shown in FIG. 62 (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting has been changed appropriately, and an initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 63 (S12). In the medal acceptance / start check process, a process for detecting a medal inserted by the player and a process for detecting a start operation are executed.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes an internal lottery process shown in FIG. 64 (S14). The main CPU 93 that executes the internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a periodic chance replay lottery process shown in FIG. 66 (S15). In this periodic chance replay lottery process, the main CPU 93 counts the number of times that the specific combination is won internally, and locks the lock number “2” when the counted number reaches the ceiling number.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop initial setting process shown in FIG. 67 (S16). By this reel stop initial setting process, each piece of information (for example, stop table number) relating to the reel stop control is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 95 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

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

  The start command data represents, for example, a game state flag type, a bonus end number counter value, an internal winning combination type, a lock number, the number of ceilings (the number of times that a specific combination has won internally), a value of a production timer, and the like. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 68 (S21). In this pull-in priority storage process, a pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 69 is executed to determine the pull-in priority of all symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating. In other words, in the pull-in priority storage process, stop information is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area for each symbol position of each rotating reel based on the internal winning combination.

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71 (S22). By this process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed. Next, the main CPU 93 executes a winning search process (S23).

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

  Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area and the data in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 10 to 12) are collated, and the collation result is stored in the display combination storage area.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a bonus end check process shown in FIG. 72 (S27). By this bonus end check processing, processing for ending the operation of BB or RB is executed when the end condition of BB or RB is satisfied.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 73 (S28). By this bonus operation check processing, processing for operating BB or RB based on the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed. After executing the process of step S28, the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S11.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the power-on process executed in step S10 of the main control process shown in FIG.

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

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

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

  When determining that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the backed up setting values and various data in the main RAM 95 (S31). As a result, when the backup is normal, the setting value and various data before the power is turned off are set in the main RAM 95.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines the cycle chance mode by referring to the first cycle chance mode lottery table shown in FIG. 36 (step S36). Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the periodic chance eye number lottery table shown in FIG. 39, and determines the ceiling number by lottery with a probability corresponding to the periodic chance eye mode (step S37).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the on state (S38), and repeatedly executes the process of step S38 until a determination result that is not in the on state is obtained.

  Here, when a determination result that the setting change switch is not in the on state is obtained (NO), the main CPU 93 generates and generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub-control board 42. The initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95 (S39), and the power-on process is terminated.

  In step S32, when determining that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether the backup is normal (S40). If it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 93 executes an error process at power-on (S41).

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

  If it is determined in step S40 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 93 restores the state of the pachislot machine 1 to the state before the power is turned off based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 95. (S42), the power-on process is terminated.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process executed in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets an internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state in the main RAM 95 (S80). Specifically, the main CPU 93 sets the internal lottery table shown in any of FIGS. 17 to 34 in the main RAM 95 according to the gaming state.

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (S83). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not the bits corresponding to BB1 to BB9 in the carryover storage area are set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not “0” (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (YES), the main CPU 93 determines the internal winning combination defined as the carryover combination among the internal winning combinations stored in the internal winning combination storage area. The combination (for example, any one of BB1 to BB9) is stored in the carryover combination storage area (S84). In the process of step S83, for example, when “BB1” is acquired as the internal winning combination, the bit corresponding to “BB1” in the carryover combination storing area is set to “1”.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (S85). In this determination process, it is determined whether or not the bits corresponding to “BB1” to “BB9” in the carryover storage area are set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S85 that the value of the carryover combination storage area is “0” (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the carryover combination storage area is not “0” (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the game state flag transition process shown in FIG. 65 (S86) and ends the internal lottery process.

<Game state flag transition process>
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the game state flag transition process executed in step S86 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether BB2, BB5, BB7 or BB9 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (S90). In this process, it is determined whether or not the bit corresponding to “BB2”, “BB5”, “BB7”, or “BB9” in the carryover storage area is set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S90 that BB2, BB5, BB7 or BB9 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the RT4 gaming state as the RT gaming state (S91). In this process, the main CPU 93 sets a bit corresponding to “RT4 gaming state” in the gaming state flag storage area to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S90 that none of BB2, BB5, BB7 or BB9 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (NO), the main CPU 93 stores BB1, BB3, BB4, BB6 in the carryover combination storage area. Alternatively, it is determined whether BB8 is stored (S92). In this process, it is determined whether or not the bit corresponding to “BB1”, “BB3”, “BB4”, “BB6”, or “BB8” in the carryover combination storage area is set to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S92 that BB1, BB3, BB4, BB6 or BB8 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the RT5 gaming state as the RT gaming state (S93). . In this process, the main CPU 93 sets a bit corresponding to “RT5 gaming state” in the gaming state flag storage area to “1”.

  If it is determined in step S92 that none of BB1, BB3, BB4, BB6, or BB8 is stored in the carryover combination storage area (NO), or after executing the processing of step S91 or step S93, the main CPU 93 Ends the game state flag transition process.

<Cyclic chance replay lottery processing>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the periodic chance replay lottery process executed in step S15 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not any one of “F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4” is internally won as a specific combination (S101). Here, when it is determined that none of “F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4” has been won internally (NO), the main CPU 93 refers to the effect game lock lottery table shown in FIG. Then, the effect game lottery for determining the lock number by lottery with the probability corresponding to the internal winning combination is executed (S102).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not an effect game lock lottery has been won (S103). Specifically, when the lock number determined by the effect game lock lottery is “0”, the main CPU 93 determines that the effect game lock lottery has not been won, and determines by the effect game lock lottery. If the given lock number is not “0”, it is determined that the effect game lock lottery has been won.

  If it is determined in step S103 that the game lock lottery for effect is not won (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the periodic chance replay lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect game lock lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (S104).

  Here, if it is determined that the RT gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the periodic chance replay lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (YES), the main CPU 93 refers to the second periodic chance eye mode lottery table shown in FIG. 37 and enters the current periodic chance eye mode. A new periodic chance eye mode is determined by lottery with the corresponding probability (S105).

  Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the periodic chance eye ceiling number lottery table shown in FIG. 39, determines the ceiling number by lottery based on the probability according to the periodic chance eye mode (S106), and ends the periodic chance replay lottery process. .

  If it is determined in step S101 that any one of “F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4” is internal winning (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state. It is determined whether or not (S107).

  Here, if it is determined that the RT gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the periodic chance replay lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (YES), the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the number of ceilings (S108).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of ceilings is 0 (S109). If it is determined that the ceiling count is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the periodic chance replay lottery process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of ceilings is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 refers to the third periodic chance eye mode lottery table shown in FIG. 38, and the probability according to the current periodic chance eye mode. A new periodic chance eye mode is determined by lottery by (S110).

  Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the periodic chance eye number lottery table shown in FIG. 39, and determines the ceiling number by lottery with a probability corresponding to the periodic chance eye mode (S111). Next, the main CPU 93 sets the lock number associated with the cycle chance effect lock in the main RAM 95 (S112), and ends the cycle chance replay lottery process.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the reel stop initial setting process executed in step S16 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 refers to the turning cylinder stop initial setting table stored in the main ROM 94, and acquires a turning cylinder stop number based on an internal winning combination or the like (S200). The rotation stop initial setting table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the rotation stop number corresponding to the inserted number and the internal winning combination.

  Next, the main CPU 93 refers to the spinning cylinder stop initial setting table and acquires each piece of information based on the spinning cylinder stop number (S201). In this process, the main CPU 93, for example, the number of the stop table used at the time of the first to third stops and the information necessary for performing the control change in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are in a specific order) When the information is stopped at (1), information used for reselecting the stop table is acquired when the information is stopped (or pressed) at a specific position.

  The stop table is stored in the main ROM 94. The stop table stores information on the number of sliding pieces for the pressed position, either directly or indirectly. Using this information, there is a limit that does not cause a disadvantage to the player and does not cause an erroneous winning prize. Are configured to stop at a stop position intended by the developer.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (S202). That is, the main CPU 93 sets the bits of all symbol code storage areas (excluding unused areas) to “1”.

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (S203), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used for determining the number of stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 95.

<Retrieve priority storage process>
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority storage process executed in step S21 of the main control process shown in FIG. 61 and step S265 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 stores the value of the stop button non-operating counter in the main RAM 95 as the number of searches (S210). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a search target reel determination process for determining a search target reel (S211). In this process, among the rotating reels, for example, one reel on the left side is determined as a search target reel.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 69 (S212). In this pull-in priority table selection process, one pull-in priority table number is selected from the pull-in priority table.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets 20 (the number of symbols on each reel) to the number of symbol checks stored in the main RAM 95, and sets 0 to the search symbol position (S213).

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a symbol code storing process shown in FIG. 70 (S214). In the symbol code storage process, a symbol code of the symbol position data for checking for checking the symbol position of the rotating reel is acquired.

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the display combination storing area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storing area (S215). Next, the main CPU 93 executes a pull-in priority data acquisition process (S216).

  In this pull-in priority data acquisition process, the pull-in priority selected in step S212 is selected for the combination in which the corresponding bit is 1 in the display combination storing area and the corresponding bit is 1 in the internal winning combination storage area. With reference to the rank table, the pull-in priority data is acquired.

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (S217). Next, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks, and adds 1 to the retrieved symbol position (S218).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S219). Here, when it is determined that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S214.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of symbol checks is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a search for the number of searches has been performed (S220). If it is determined that the search for the number of times of search has been executed (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the pull-in priority storage process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the search for the number of times of search has not been executed (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S211.

<Pull-in priority table selection processing>
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the pull-in priority table selection process executed in step S212 of the pull-in priority storing process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table selection data is set (S230). Here, when it is determined that the pull-in priority table selection data is set (YES), the main CPU 93 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, and a plurality of pull-in priority table numbers are stored. A drawing priority table number corresponding to the drawing priority table selection data is set from the prescribed drawing priority table selection table (S231), and a drawing priority table corresponding to the drawing priority table number is set (S232). The pull-in priority table selection process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the pull-in priority table selection data has not been set (NO), the main CPU 93 sets a pull-in priority table corresponding to the pull-in priority table number (S232), and the pull-in priority table The selection process ends.

<Design code storage processing>
FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the symbol code storage process executed in step S214 of the drawing priority order storage process shown in FIG. 68 and step S259 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 sets valid line data (S240). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 sets a center line as an effective line. Next, the main CPU 93 sets check symbol position data for the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S241). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 sets the middle symbol position of the left reel 3L as check symbol position data.

  Next, the main CPU 93 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for check (S242), and ends the symbol code storage process.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control process executed in step S22 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S250). This process is a process for determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch 7S. When the main CPU 93 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed (NO), the main CPU 93 repeatedly executes the process of step S250.

  On the other hand, when determining that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area according to the pressed stop button (S251). .

  Here, the main CPU 93 stores the type of the operation stop button corresponding to each of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation in the press order storage area, and refers to the press order storage area. The pressing order of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R can be determined.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 93 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S252), determines a search target reel from the operation stop button (S253), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 95 based on the symbol counter (S253). S254). The stop start position is a symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a sliding piece number determination process (S255). This sliding piece number determination process is based on a stop table selection data group selected based on an internal winning combination from a rotating cylinder stop initial setting table (not shown) in which various information used for stop control is defined. This is a process for determining the number of sliding symbols defined in the position.

  Next, the main CPU 93 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. A transmission process is executed (S256).

  The reel stop command data represents the type (identification information) of the reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces (or the planned stop position), and the like. Further, the reel stop command data in the present embodiment further represents the stop order in the unit game of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines a planned stop position based on the stop start position and the sliding piece number determination data, and stores it in the main RAM 95 (S257). The scheduled stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of predetermined numerical values “0” to “4” defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position where the reel rotation stops. It is.

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the planned stop position as a search symbol position (S258). Next, the main CPU 93 executes the symbol code storage process shown in FIG. 70 (S259).

  Next, the main CPU 93 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S260). Next, the main CPU 93 performs a control change process (S261). In this control change process, the reel stop information group is updated when a specific stop position is reached.

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S264). Here, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 69 (S265), and executes the process of step S250. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the reel stop control process.

<Bonus end check process>
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the bonus end check process executed in step S27 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the BB operating state, that is, whether or not the BB operating state flag stored in the gaming state flag storage area is on (S280).

  If it is determined that the main game state is not the BB operation state (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process. On the other hand, when determining that the main game state is the BB operation state (YES), the main CPU 93 updates the bonus end number counter (S281). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (S282).

  If it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than “0” (YES), the main CPU 93 executes BB end processing for turning off the BB operation state flag (S283).

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the RT0 gaming state as the RT gaming state (S284). In this process, the main CPU 93 sets a bit corresponding to “RT0 gaming state” in the gaming state flag storage area to “1”.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 93 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub-control board 42, and stores the generated bonus end command data in a communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. The process is executed (S285), and the bonus end check process ends. The bonus end command data represents the type of bonus that has ended (BB1 to BB9).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S282 that the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than “0”, that is, the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than “0” (NO), the main CPU 93 determines the winning prize. “1” is subtracted from the value of the number counter and the possible number of games counter (step S286).

  Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the values of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are “0” (step S287). When the values of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are not “0”, the main CPU 93 ends the bonus end check process.

  On the other hand, when the values of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter are “0”, the main CPU 93 executes RB end processing for turning off the RB operation state flag (step S289), and bonus end check processing. Exit.

<Bonus activation check process>
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process executed in step S28 of the main control process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the BB gaming state (S290). Here, when it is determined that the main gaming state is the BB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the RB is operating (step S291).

  If it is determined that the RB is in operation (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RB is not in operation (NO), an RB operation process for operating the RB is executed (step S292), and the bonus operation check process is terminated. In the RB operation process, the main CPU 93 turns on the RB game state flag, sets “1” to the winning number counter, and sets “1” to the possible game number counter, for example.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S290 that the main gaming state is not the BB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the combination corresponding to “BB” is displayed along the active line ( Step S293).

  If it is determined that the combination corresponding to “BB” is displayed along the active line (YES), the main CPU 93 executes a BB operation process for operating the BB (step S292). In the BB operation process, the main CPU 93 turns on the BB gaming state flag and sets a predetermined number (for example, 102 or 204) in the bonus end number counter. At this time, the main CPU 93 also performs the RB operation process described above.

  Next, the main CPU 93 clears the value of the carryover combination storage area (S295). Thereafter, the main CPU 93 generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated bonus start command data in a communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95. The process is executed (S296), and the bonus operation check process is terminated. This bonus start command data represents the type (BB1 to BB9) of the activated bonus.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S293 that the combination corresponding to “BB” is not displayed along the active line (NO), it is determined whether any replay is displayed (step S297). .

  If it is determined that any of the replays has not been displayed (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if it is determined that any of the replays is displayed (YES), the main CPU 93 makes an automatic insertion request so that the automatic insertion process is executed in S51 of the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. (S298), and the bonus operation check process is terminated.

<Interrupt processing under main CPU control>
FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93. This process is executed every 1.1172 msec.

  First, the main CPU 93 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 93 executes an input port check process shown in FIG. 75 (S321). In this process, the main CPU 93 reads the states of the input ports of various switches and sensors connected to the door relay terminal plate 54 and stores them in the input port state storage area of the main RAM 95.

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

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

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a lamp / 7SEG driving process (S325). For example, the main CPU 93 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units.

  Next, the main CPU 93 executes a data transmission process for transmitting command data to the sub CPU 102 (S326). The data transmission process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that interrupts that occur periodically are generated every 1.1172 msec, but new command data is not transmitted during transmission of command data, so in practice it is about 17 msec (15 interrupts). Command data is transmitted to the sub CPU 102 at intervals.

  Specifically, assuming that the transmission speed of command data is 4800 bps, in order to transmit 80-bit data in which a start bit and a stop bit are added every 8 bits to 8-byte command data, 80 bits / 4800 bps = 16.666..., That is, about 17 msec is required. In practice, command data is transmitted to the sub CPU 102 at intervals of about 17 msec (15 interrupts).

  Next, the main CPU 93 restores the register (S327), and terminates the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check processing>
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93.

  First, the main CPU 93 stores the previous interrupt, that is, the state of the input port in the current input port state storage area of the main RAM 95 in the input port state storage area of the main RAM 95 one interrupt before (S331). The current input port state is stored in the current input port state storage area of the main RAM 95 (S332).

  In this way, the main CPU 93 can confirm the states of both input ports by making it possible to compare the state of the input port before one interrupt with the current state of the input port. Thus, it is checked whether the state of the input port has changed, for example, whether the MAX bet button 14 or the 1 bet button 15 has been pressed.

  Next, the main CPU 93 compares the input port state storage area before one interrupt with the current input port state storage area to generate the on-edge and off-edge states of the input port state, and sets the on-edge and off-edge states in the main RAM 95. The data is stored in the on-edge storage area and the off-edge storage area (S333), and the input port check process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, on-edge refers to the state when the button is pressed, off-edge refers to the state when the button is released, and in the state where the button is pressed from the on-edge state. In the next interrupt cycle, the on-edge state is released, and the off-edge state is also in the off-edge state only when the button is released.

  Although not particularly defined in the present embodiment, the input port is not limited to one (8 bits) input port, and usually there are a plurality of input ports, and there are a plurality of input ports. Signals corresponding to the number of bits assigned to each are input, start switch 64, stop switch 17S, MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button 15, medal insertion detection in the above-described medal acceptance / start check process, and reel 3L , 3C, 3R are assigned to reel index sensors (not shown) or the like.

<Data transmission process>
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing the data transmission process executed in step S326 of the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is an empty transmission port (S340). If it is determined that there is no available transmission port (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the data transmission process. Note that the state in which the transmission port is not empty means that the main CPU 93 is currently transmitting command data to the sub CPU 102.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is an empty transmission port (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether there is transmission data as command data to be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 (S341).

  Specifically, the main CPU 93 determines that there is transmission data when command data (for example, start command data) is stored in the transmission data storage area allocated to the main RAM 95.

  If it is determined that there is no transmission data (NO), the main CPU 93 executes a no-operation command communication data storage process shown in FIG. 77 (S342). If it is determined in step S341 that there is transmission data (YES), or after executing the processing of step S342, the main CPU 93 sets 8 as the data number counter for the number of data for one packet (S343).

  Next, the main CPU 93 sets the data stored in the communication data storage area in the transmission port (S344), and updates the address of the next data to be set in the transmission port in the communication data storage area, that is, 1 byte. The communication data storage area address to be added is updated (S345).

  Next, the main CPU 93 causes the data number counter to subtract 1 (S346). Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the value of the data number counter is 0 (S347). If it is determined that the value of the data counter is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 93 returns the data transmission process to step S344.

  On the other hand, when determining that the value of the data number counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 93 sets a transmission activation request for transmitting the transmission data set in the transmission port to the sub CPU 102 in the communication register port. (S348). Next, the main CPU 93 clears the communication data storage area (S349) and ends the data transmission process.

  Specifically, the main CPU 93 sets the command data to be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 for one packet (8 bytes) in the serial communication function (not shown) built in the main CPU 93, and then the communication register port of the serial communication function. The data transmission to the sub CPU 102 is started by setting a transmission request to.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 transmits command data to the sub CPU 102 using the serial communication function built in the main CPU 93, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the serial communication circuit is connected to the main control board 41. And the command data may be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 by the serial communication circuit.

<Non-operation command communication data storage processing>
FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the no-operation command communication data storage process executed in step S342 of the data transmission process shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is an empty communication data storage area (S360). If it is determined that there is no free space in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the no-operation command communication data storage process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a free space in the communication data storage area (YES), the main CPU 93 stores a no-operation command (1 byte data) at the head (+0) of the free space in the communication data storage area (S361). ).

  Next, the main CPU 93 stores the current port state of the input port state storage area in an area (+1 to +6) following the area storing the no-operation command in the communication data storage area (S362).

  Next, the main CPU 93 creates SUM data (sum value) of the data (+0 to +6) stored in steps S361 and S362, and stores the SUM data (sum value) in the area (+7) following the area where the port state of the communication data storage area is stored. The created SUM data is stored (S363), and the no-operation command communication data storage process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, a specific SUM calculation method is not specified, but SUM data (sum value) can be calculated by addition, for example. Further, the calculation method of the SUM data (sum value) is not limited to addition, and calculation by subtraction or exclusive OR may be used.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 102 of the sub control board 42 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 78 to 119.

<Power-on processing>
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing power-on processing of the sub CPU 102 at power-on.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes an initialization process (S370). In this process, the sub CPU 102 performs error check of the sub RAM 104 and the like and initializes the task system. The task system sets a processing cycle waiting time for each of the lamp control task (4 msec) and the sound control task (33 msec).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 79 (S371). In the lamp control task, lighting states of various lamps of the LED group 25 are controlled via the LED substrate 72.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 80 (S373). In the sound control task, the sub CPU 102 controls the sound output state from the speakers 23L and 23R via the sound I / O board 71.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the main task shown in FIG. 83 (S375). In the main task, the sub CPU 102 executes drawing processing of the liquid crystal display device 11, processing at the time of error occurrence and error cancellation, and the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the main board communication task shown in FIG. 84 (S376). In the main board communication task, the sub CPU 102 determines an effect performed in the pachislot machine 1 associated with reception and analysis of a command transmitted from the main control board 41.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the animation task (S377). In the animation task, the sub CPU 102 selects an animation to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 or the like.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a power interruption recovery process (S378). In the power interruption recovery process, the sub CPU 102 executes a process when the power is supplied from the state where the power is not supplied to the sub control board 42.

  For example, in the power failure recovery process, the work area of the sub-RAM 104, in particular, the initialization of the DRAM constituting the sub-RAM 104, the check process of the consistency of the backup area by checksum, and the copying of data from the backup area to the work area Etc. are performed.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing the lamp control task activated in step S371 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes lamp related data initialization processing (S380). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes lamp data analysis processing (S381). The lamp data analysis process includes a plurality of effect LEDs provided in various places of the pachislot machine 1 (for example, effect LED groups 25 disposed on the decorative members, and backlights (not shown) disposed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Etc.) is generated according to the registered data, and control data for turning on / off each LED is generated.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a lamp effect execution process based on the control data generated in the lamp data analysis process (S381) (S382), executes the lamp effect execution process, and then executes the lamp control task process in step S381. Return to.

  Although omitted in FIG. 79, after the lamp effect execution process is executed, the process cycle is waited. Therefore, the process of the lamp control task returns to step S381 for less than 4 msec (4 msec- (lamp data analysis). Since the processing time + the processing time of the lamp effect execution processing) = the waiting time), the processing is performed in units of 4 msec in the lamp control task.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the sound control task activated in step S373 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization processing of sound related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 23L and 23R via the sound I / O board 71 (S390).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is time to receive a winning action command from when a winning action command is received until the next command is received (S391). If it is determined that a winning operation command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a replay winning sound changing process shown in FIG. 81 (S392), and executes a setting suggestion sound output process shown in FIG. S393).

  If it is determined in step S391 that it is not at the time of receiving a winning action command (NO), or after executing the process of step S393, the sub CPU 102 executes an analysis process of sound data (S394). In the sound data analysis process, sound data corresponding to registered data for outputting sound to the speakers 23L and 23R provided in the pachislot machine 1 is generated.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a sound effect execution process based on the sound data generated in the sound data analysis process (S394) (S395), executes the sound effect execution process, and then performs a sound control task process. It returns to step S391.

  Although omitted in FIG. 80, since the sound effect execution process is executed and the process cycle is waited, the process of the sound control task returns to step S391 for less than 33 msec (33 msec− (step S391 to Since the sum of the execution times of each process of S395) = waiting time), the sound control task is processed in units of 33 msec.

<Replay winning sound change processing>
FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the replay winning sound changing process executed in step S392 of the sound control task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 acquires the number of ceilings included in the start command received in the start command receiving process described later (S400). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of ceilings is 1 or more and 5 or less (S401).

  When it is determined that the number of ceilings is 1 or more and 5 or less (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the special winning sound 1 as the replay winning sound (S402), and ends the replay winning sound changing process.

  When determining that the number of ceilings is not 1 or more or 5 or less (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the number of ceilings is 6 or more and 21 or less (S403). If it is determined that the number of ceilings is 6 or more and 21 or less (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the special winning sound 2 as the replay winning sound (S404) and ends the replay winning sound changing process.

  When it is determined that the number of ceilings is not less than 6 and not more than 21 (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets a normal winning sound as a replay winning sound (S405), and ends the replay winning sound changing process.

  In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a winning sound changing unit that changes the replay winning sound when the replay wins according to the number of times of ceiling. The winning sound changing means changes the winning sound at the time of replay winning according to the number of ceilings.

  Specifically, as described above, the winning sound changing means sets the special winning sound 1 when the number of ceilings is 1 or more and 5 or less, and the special winning sound when the number of ceilings is 6 or more and 21 or less. When 2 is set and the number of ceilings is greater than 21, a normal winning sound is set.

  As described above, the sub CPU 102 may change the replay winning sound in addition to changing the replay winning sound step by step according to the ceiling number, on the condition that the ceiling number has reached a predetermined number. Good.

<Setting suggestion sound output processing>
FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the setting suggestion sound output process executed in step S393 of the sound control task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a stop operation game executing flag indicating whether or not a stop operation game is being executed is on (S410). When determining that the stop operation game execution flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the setting suggestion sound output process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop operation game running flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the setting suggestion sound lottery flag indicating whether or not the setting suggestion sound is lottered. Judgment is made (S411).

  If it is determined that the setting suggestion sound lottery flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the setting suggestion sound output process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting suggestion sound lottery flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 refers to the setting suggestion sound lottery table shown in FIG. 60 and sets the setting suggestion sound by lottery. A lottery process is executed (S412).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets data representing the setting suggestion sound determined by the setting suggestion sound lottery processing to registration data for outputting (S413), turns off the setting suggestion sound lottery flag (S414), and sets the setting suggestion sound lottery flag. The suggestion sound output process is terminated.

<Main task>
FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the main task activated in step S375 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  In the main task, the sub CPU 102 sets the frame rate of the image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 to 30 fps as the first frame rate, and sets the execution cycle of the drawing thread process to 33 msec (S420).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stop operation game running flag is on (S421). If it is determined that the stop operation game execution flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the frame rate of the image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 to 60 fps as the second frame rate, and draw thread processing Is set to 16 msec (S422).

  On the other hand, when determining that the stop operation game execution flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the frame rate of the image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 to 30 fps, and sets the execution cycle of the drawing thread process to 33 msec. (S423).

  After executing the process of step S422 or S423, the sub CPU 102 executes the drawing process shown in FIG. 102 (S424). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes standby processing for waiting until the drawing timing of the next frame (S425), and returns the processing of the main task to step S421.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing the main board communication task activated in step S376 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes initialization of a communication message queue allocated to the sub RAM 104 (S490).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 acquires received command data from the communication message queue (S491). The received command data is transmitted as command data by the data transmission process (see FIG. 76) of the main CPU 93, and is registered in the communication message queue by the reception interrupt process of the sub CPU 102.

  Further, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not there is a reception command (S492). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 determines whether there is a reception command based on whether reception command data is registered in the communication message queue.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 checks the received command (S493). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the received command type is within a valid command value range (for example, the command type is 01H to 10H), and determines the data length of the received command data (for example, 8 bytes). ) And the determination of the SUM value given to the last data of the received command data (for example, the 8th byte of the received data length of 8 bytes) (for example, the calculated value (addition) of 1 byte to 7 bytes of the received data length of 8 bytes) The received command is checked by performing subtraction or exclusive OR) and collating whether the SUM value matches.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a valid command has been received (S494). If it is determined that a valid command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 returns the processing of the main board communication task to step S491.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a valid command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the received command is a legitimate command, creates game information from the received command, and creates the created game information. Is stored in the sub-RAM 104 (S495). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes command analysis processing shown in FIG. 85 (S496), and returns the processing of the main board communication task to step S491.

  Since the main CPU 93 performs data transmission processing to the sub CPU 102 every about 17 msec (refer to the interrupt processing by the control of the main CPU in FIG. 74 described above), the main board communication task is performed at a cycle of about 17 msec. The process is repeated.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing executed in step S496 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes a command consistency determination process shown in FIG. 87 (S500). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89 (S501), executes the animation data determination process (S502), executes the ramp data determination process (S503), and determines the sound data. The process is executed (S504), each determined data is registered in the sub RAM 104 (S506), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In each data determination process of the animation data determination process, the ramp data determination process, and the sound data determination process, the sub CPU 102 determines the effect data assigned for the effect device according to the effect content determined in the effect content determination process. Further, the effect data for each effect device is registered in the sub RAM 104 because it is referred to in the process of controlling each effect device.

  In the effect content determination process, a new effect is not necessarily determined. Basically, when a start command, which will be described later, is received, an effect is determined, and the effect is continued and changed in subsequent command reception processing according to the content of the determined effect.

<Anime task>
FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the animation task activated in step S377 of the power-on process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 checks a change from the previous game information (S510). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 indicates that the current game information updated by the interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 93 shown in FIG. 74 is the game information registered in the sub RAM 104 in the previous interrupt process. Check if the game information is different.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes object control processing (S511). Specifically, when a check result indicating that the game information has changed is obtained in step S510, the sub CPU 102 controls the image according to the change in the game information.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 102 executes animation task management processing (S512). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 selects an image to be displayed for the determined effect when the animation data is determined by the animation data determination process and the animation data is registered (for example, animation data for effect). And 3D polygon data moving in the moving image data) and the display order management information are constructed, and the order of images displayed in various effects is managed. When executing the animation task management process, the sub CPU 102 returns the animation task process to step S510.

<Command consistency determination processing>
FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing the command consistency determination process executed in step S500 of the command analysis process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 performs a command sequence determination process for determining whether or not the reception order of commands relating to the progress of the unit game among the commands received from the main control circuit 91 is different from the prescribed order (S515).

  The sub CPU 102 receives the command related to the progress of the game transmitted by the main CPU 93, and generates game progress information based on the type of the command and its order. Thus, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a game progress information generating unit.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 includes a start command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command indicating that the first stop reel is stopped, as commands relating to the progress of the game, excluding no operation commands and error commands. The commands are received in the order of a reel stop command indicating that the second stop reel is stopped, a reel stop command indicating that the third stop reel is stopped, and a winning action command.

  The sub CPU 102 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the command sequence by determining whether or not the commands are received in this order. If the sub CPU 102 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the command sequence, Set the “Sequence” error in the error management area.

  Note that the “sequence” abnormality in the error management area of the sub RAM 104 is canceled by clearing the sub RAM 104 in an initialization command reception process (see step S531 in FIG. 88) described later.

  For example, when the sub CPU 102 receives a start command in a state where no winning operation command has been received in the previous unit game, or receives a winning operation command after receiving a reel stop command twice, Judge that an error occurred in the command sequence.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a start command has been received (S516). If it is determined that the start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the command consistency determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 is in the ON state of the power failure detection abnormality flag indicating that the power supplied to the sub CPU 102 has been cut off in an abnormal state. No, whether the setting change flag is in the OFF state, whether an error has occurred in the command sequence, and more specifically, whether the “sequence” error in the error management area of the sub-RAM 104 is set Is determined (S517).

  Thus, the sub CPU 102 in the present embodiment constitutes an error detection unit that detects an error.

  When the setting change flag is in the OFF state, this indicates that the pachislot machine 1 has not been initialized as at the time of factory shipment or the like, and in detail, the SRAM constituting the sub RAM 104 has been cleared. Represents.

  For this reason, the sub CPU 102 did not receive the initialization command from the main control circuit 91 at all, and there was an abnormal operation (for example, goto action) in the sub control circuit 101 on condition that the start command was received. Detect that.

  If it is determined in step S517 that the power failure detection abnormality flag is ON, the setting change flag is OFF, or an abnormality has occurred in the command sequence (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the pachislot machine 1 Is operating in an abnormal state, the sub-activation abnormal state flag is set to ON (S518), and the command consistency determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the power failure detection abnormality flag is not in the ON state, the setting change flag is not in the OFF state, and no abnormality has occurred in the command sequence (NO), the sub CPU 102 indicates that the pachislot machine 1 is normal. The sub-startup abnormal state flag is turned OFF (S519), and the command consistency determination process is terminated.

  In the command consistency determination process, when the sub activation abnormal state flag is turned ON, the sub CPU 102 causes the liquid crystal display device 11 to display an image indicating that the game has been illegally progressed. Inform.

  Also, the “sequence” abnormality in the error management area of the sub RAM 104 is canceled by clearing the sub RAM 104 in the initialization command reception process (see step S531 in FIG. 88) described later.

<Production content determination process>
88 and 89 are flowcharts showing the effect content determination process executed in step S501 of the command analysis process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received (S530). If it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the initialization command reception process (S531), and ends the effect content determination process. In the initialization command reception process, for example, the sub RAM 104 is cleared, and the effect data based on the information transmitted as the initialization command including whether or not the setting value is changed and the setting value information is stored in the sub RAM 104. Set.

  On the other hand, when determining that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a medal insertion command has been received (S532). If it is determined that a medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes an effect history storage process shown in FIG. 112 (S533), and executes a medal insertion command reception process (S534). Then, the effect content determination process ends.

  In the medal insertion command reception process, for example, effect data is set based on information transmitted as a medal insertion command, including the presence / absence of medal insertion and the values of the inserted number counter and credit counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a medal insertion command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a start command has been received (S535). If it is determined that a start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a start command reception process shown in FIG. 90 (S536), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the process at the time of receiving the start command, for example, it is transmitted as a start command including the type of game state flag, the value of the bonus end number counter, the type of internal winning combination, the lock number, the number of ceilings, the value of the timer for performance, etc. Production data based on the information is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether a reel rotation start command has been received (S537). If it is determined that a reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a reel rotation start command reception process (S538) and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel rotation start command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a reel rotation start command indicating that the reel rotation has started is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a reel stop command has been received (S539). If it is determined that a reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a reel stop command reception process (S540), and executes a yellow notification correction process shown in FIG. 119 (S541). Then, the effect content determination process ends.

  In the reel stop command reception process, for example, effect data is set based on information transmitted as a reel stop command, including the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding frames (or planned stop position), and the like. The

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a winning operation command has been received (S542). If it is determined that a winning action command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a winning action command reception process shown in FIG. 94 (S543), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the process at the time of receiving a winning action command, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a winning action command including a flag relating to the type of display combination and the number of medals to be paid out is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a bonus start command has been received (S544). If it is determined that a bonus start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a bonus start command reception process (S545), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the process at the time of receiving the bonus start command, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a bonus start command including the type of the activated bonus (BB1 to BB9) is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a bonus end command has been received (S546). If it is determined that a bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a bonus end command reception process (S547), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a bonus end command including the type (BB1 to BB9) of the ended bonus is set.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a bonus end command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a no-operation command has been received (S548). If it is determined that a no-operation command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes a no-operation command reception process shown in FIG. 95 (S549), and ends the effect content determination process.

  In the no-operation command reception process, for example, effect data based on information transmitted as a no-operation command indicating whether each operation unit is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in S548 that the no-operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the effect content determination process.

<Processing when receiving a start command>
FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process executed in step S536 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the normal BB gaming state (S650). If it is determined that the sub game state is the normal BB game state (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the normal BB lottery process shown in FIG. 91 (S651).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the sub gaming state is not the normal BB gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART BB gaming state (S652).

  If it is determined that the sub gaming state is the BB gaming state during ART (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the BB lottery processing during ART shown in FIG. 92 (S653).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub gaming state is not the BB gaming state during ART (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART gaming state (S654). If it is determined that the sub gaming state is the ART gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the ART gaming state process for executing the processing during the ART as described above (S655).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub gaming state is not the ART gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the normal gaming state (S656).

  When it is determined that the sub gaming state is the normal gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the normal mid-process shown in FIG. 101 (S657). If it is determined in step S656 that the sub gaming state is not the normal gaming state (NO), or after executing the processing of steps S651, S653, S655, or S657, the sub CPU 102 performs the start command reception effect shown in FIG. The correction process is executed (S658), and the start command reception process ends.

<Normal BB lottery processing>
FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing the normal BB lottery process executed in step S651 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S660). If it is determined that the ART flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 refers to the re-entry lottery table shown in FIG. 45 and determines whether or not to give ART with the probability associated with the BB mode. The lottery is performed (S661), and the normal BB lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the loop upper limit flag indicating that the ART loop mode is the loop mode 6 (upper limit continuation rate) is on. Is determined (S662).

  If it is determined that the loop upper limit flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 102 refers to the loop mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 and determines the ART with the probability associated with the current loop mode. The lottery mode is lottery (S663), and the normal BB lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the loop upper limit flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 refers to the stock lottery table shown in FIG. 48 and sets the number of ART stocks with the probability shown in the stock lottery table. The lottery is performed (S664), and the normal BB lottery process is terminated.

<Bart lottery processing during ART>
FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing the ART BB lottery process executed in step S653 of the start command reception process shown in FIG.

  The sub-CPU 102 refers to the ART BB extra lottery table shown in FIG. 49 and draws the number of games to be added to the number of ART games (unit game number) with the probability associated with the BB mode (S670). Then, the BB lottery process during ART is terminated.

<Process when receiving a winning action command>
FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing a process upon receiving a winning action command executed in step S543 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the display combination is RT3 transition lip (S690). If it is determined that the display combination is RT3 transition lip (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S691).

  If it is determined that the ART flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the sub gaming state to the ART gaming state (S692), and ends the process when the winning action command is received.

  If it is determined in step S690 that the display combination is not an RT3 transition lip (NO), or if it is determined in step S691 that the ART flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 has a display combination of BB. It is determined whether or not (S693).

  If it is determined that the display combination is not BB (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the winning operation command reception process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the display combination is BB (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the normal state (S694).

  If it is determined that the sub gaming state is the normal state (YES), the sub CPU 102 refers to the winning loop mode lottery table shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 and associates the setting with the BB mode. The loop mode is determined with the probability (S695). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the sub gaming state to the normal BB gaming state (S696), and ends the process when the winning action command is received.

  If it is determined in step S694 that the sub gaming state is not the normal state (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the sub gaming state to the BB gaming state during ART (S697), and ends the process when receiving a winning action command. .

<Processing when no operation command is received>
FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing the no-operation command reception process executed in step S549 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the game displays BB (S700). If it is determined that the game is BB displayed (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub game state is the normal BB game state (S701).

  If it is determined that the sub gaming state is the normal BB gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the normal BB gaming state setting process shown in FIG. 95 (S702).

  If it is determined in step S700 that the game is not BB displayed (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub game state is the normal BB game state (S703).

  If it is determined that the sub gaming state is the normal BB gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the normal BB gaming state determination process shown in FIG. 96 (S704).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub gaming state is not the normal BB gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the sub gaming state is the ART BB gaming state (S705).

  If it is determined that the sub gaming state is the BB gaming state during ART (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the BB gaming state determination process during ART shown in FIG. 100 (S706).

  If it is determined in step S701 that the sub gaming state is not the normal BB gaming state (NO), if it is determined in step S705 that the sub gaming state is not the ART BB gaming state (NO), or step S704 or S706 After executing the process, the sub CPU 102 acquires the operation state data of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R from the no-operation command (S707), and ends the no-operation command reception process.

<Normal BB gaming state setting process>
FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing the normal BB gaming state setting process executed in step S702 of the no-operation command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes BB mode selection processing for selecting the BB mode in accordance with the operation of the chance button 29 or the MAX bet button 14 (S710). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the selected mode in the sub RAM 104 (S711).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 refers to the BB winning-time ART lottery table shown in FIG. 42, and determines whether or not to give ART with a probability corresponding to the setting and the BB mode (S712), and gives ART. In step S713, it is determined whether or not the player has won.

  If it is determined that the ART has not been awarded (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the normal BB gaming state setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has won the ART (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag (S714) and ends the normal BB gaming state setting process.

<Normal BB gaming state determination process>
FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing the normal BB gaming state determination process executed in step S704 of the no-operation command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S720). If it is determined that the ART flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the re-entry determination process shown in FIG. 97 (S721), and ends the normal BB gaming state determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the loop upper limit flag is on (S722). If it is determined that the loop upper limit flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes a loop mode transition determination process shown in FIG. 98 (S723), and ends the normal BB gaming state determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the loop upper limit flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the stock determination process shown in FIG. 99 (S724), and ends the normal BB gaming state determination process.

<Re-entry determination processing>
FIG. 97 is a flowchart showing the re-entry determination process executed in step S721 of the normal BB gaming state determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a success flag indicating that the result of the stop operation game is successful is on (S730). When determining that the success flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the re-entry determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the success flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 has determined whether or not to win the ART in the lottery in step S661 of the normal BB lottery process shown in FIG. Is determined (S731).

  If it is determined that the ART is not won (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the re-entry determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has won the ART (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag (S732) and ends the re-entry determination process.

<Loop mode transition determination processing>
FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing the loop mode transition determination process executed in step S723 of the normal BB gaming state determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the success flag is on (S740). If it is determined that the success flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 wins a loop mode different from the current loop mode as a result of lottery in step S663 of the normal BB lottery process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S741).

  If it is determined that a loop mode different from the current loop mode is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the winning loop mode in the sub RAM 104 (S742).

  If it is determined in step S740 that the success flag is not on (NO), if it is determined in step S741 that a loop mode different from the current loop mode is not winning (NO), or the process of step S742 is executed. After that, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the loop mode 6 is set (S743).

  When determining that it is not the loop mode 6 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the loop mode transition determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode is the loop mode 6 (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the loop upper limit flag (S744) and ends the loop mode transition determination process.

<Stock judgment processing>
FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing the stock determination process executed in step S724 of the normal BB gaming state determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the success flag is on (S750). If it is determined that the success flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the stock determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the success flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stock 1 has been won in the lottery in step S664 of the normal BB lottery process shown in FIG. (S751).

  If it is determined that the stock 1 has not won (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the stock determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that stock 1 is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the number of ART stocks (S752), and ends the stock determination process.

<ART BB gaming state determination process>
FIG. 100 is a flowchart showing the ART BB gaming state determination process executed in step S706 of the no-operation command reception process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not stock 1 or stock 2 has been won in the lottery in step S670 of the BB lottery process during ART shown in FIG. 92 (S760). If it is determined that stock 1 or stock 2 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 or 2 to the number of ART stocks (S761), and ends the BB gaming state determination process during ART.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that neither stock 1 nor stock 2 has been won (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the success flag is on (S762).

  If it is determined that the success flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the BB gaming state determination process during ART. On the other hand, if it is determined that the success flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the number of games to be added to the number of ART games in the lottery in step S670 of the BB lottery processing during ART shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the player has won (S763).

  If it is determined that the number of games added to the number of ART games has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the BB gaming state determination process during ART. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of games to be added to the number of ART games has been won (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds the number of won games to the number of ART games (S764), and the BB gaming state during ART The determination process ends.

<Normal medium processing>
FIG. 101 is a flowchart showing the normal processing executed in step S657 of the start command reception processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S780). If it is determined that the ART flag is not ON (NO), the sub CPU 102 refers to the normal ART lottery table shown in FIG. 41, and has a probability according to the setting and the internal winning combination including the periodic chance reply. Whether or not to grant ART is determined (S781), and it is determined whether or not the ART is won (S782).

  If it is determined that the ART has been won (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag (S783) and ends the normal medium processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ART has not been won (NO), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the ceiling counter (S784).

  Note that the ceiling counter in the present embodiment is configured by the sub CPU 102, and includes a subtraction counter having “999” as an initial value. The sub CPU 102 initializes the ceiling counter on condition that the BB has ended.

  After executing the processing of step S784, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the value of the ceiling counter is “0” (S785). When determining that the value of the ceiling counter is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the normal medium processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the ceiling counter is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag (S786) and ends the normal medium processing.

<Drawing process>
FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing the drawing process executed in step S424 of the main task shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 executes the lock-time liquid crystal reel changing process shown in FIGS. 103 and 104 (S800). In the liquid crystal reel change process at the time of locking, the sub CPU 102 switches the normal reel as the first effect image that is the liquid crystal reel at the normal time to the special reel as the second effect image that is the liquid crystal reel at the time of lock.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect image is a normal reel that is normally used. Specifically, the first effect image represents a reel on which symbols are arranged according to the normal-time liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG.

  The second effect image is a special reel used at the time of locking. Specifically, the second effect image is a reel in which a symbol is arranged according to the lock 2 execution liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 51, or the lock 3 execution liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement shown in FIG. Represents a reel with symbols arranged according to the table.

  After executing the process of step S800, the sub CPU 102 executes the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process shown in FIG. 105 (S801). In the present embodiment, the stage of production by the sub CPU 102 (hereinafter simply referred to as “production stage”) includes a normal stage and a special stage.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 makes the ART more advantageous (for example, the continuation rate is 80) on the condition that the bonus game operating combination is determined as the internal winning combination while winning the ART. It is determined by lottery whether or not to execute an advantageous game harbinger game that can be set to%. The special stage indicates that a pre-game of advantageous games is being played.

  In the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process, the sub CPU 102 shifts the effect stage from the normal stage to the special stage and changes the liquid crystal reel when the predetermined effect condition is satisfied, so that the effect stage is the special stage. Inform you.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a liquid crystal reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 106 (S802). In the liquid crystal reel rotation start process, the sub CPU 102 matches the timing at which the liquid crystal reel fluctuates with the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a liquid crystal reel rotation stop process shown in FIG. 107 (S803). In the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process, the sub CPU 102 stops the variation of the liquid crystal symbols under the restriction from the detection of the stop operation by the stop switch 17S until the variation of the symbols displayed on the display window 4 is stopped. .

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a stop operation game display process shown in FIGS. 108 and 109 (S804), executes a stop operation game determination process shown in FIG. 110 (S805), and ends the drawing process.

<LCD reel change process when locked>
103 and 104 are flowcharts showing the lock-time liquid crystal reel changing process executed in step S800 of the drawing process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the start command is received from when the start command is received until the next command is received, and whether the lock number included in the start command is 2 or 3. (S810).

  In the present embodiment, when the lock number is 2, the main CPU 93 executes the lock effect for 3100 msec, and when the lock number is 3, the main CPU 93 executes the lock effect for 5900 msec.

  In step S810, when it is determined that the start command is received and the lock number included in the start command is 2 or 3 (YES), the sub CPU 102 indicates the progress of the liquid crystal reel changing process. The step value is set to 0 (S811).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 superimposes the special reel image with an alpha value of 255 (totally transparent) as the initial value on the normal reel image (S812), and ends the liquid crystal reel changing process when locked.

  If it is determined in step S810 that the start command is not received or the lock number included in the start command is not 2 or 3 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the lock number is 2 or not. (S813).

  If it is determined that the lock number is 2 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the step value is less than 85 (S814). If it is determined that the step value is not less than 85 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel changing process when locked.

  If it is determined that the step value is less than 85 (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the step value (S815), and the main CPU acquired in step S707 of the no-operation command reception process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the lock frame count value obtained by converting the lock time included in the operation state data of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R into a frame matches the step value (S816).

  If it is determined that the lock frame count value matches the step value (YES), the sub CPU 102 increases the alpha value of the normal reel image by 3 and decreases the alpha value of the special reel image by 3 (S817). ).

  That is, in S817, the sub CPU 102 increases the transparency of the image on the normal reel and decreases the transparency of the image on the special reel. After executing the process of step S817, the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel changing process when locked.

  If it is determined in step S813 that the lock number is not 2 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lock number is 3 (S818). If it is determined that the lock number is not 3 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the lock-time liquid crystal reel changing process.

  If it is determined that the lock number is 3 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the step value is less than 128 (S819). If it is determined that the step value is not less than 128 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the lock-time liquid crystal reel changing process.

  If it is determined that the step value is less than 128 (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the step value (S820). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lock frame count value matches the step value (S821).

  If it is determined that the lock frame count value matches the step value (YES), the sub CPU 102 increases the alpha value of the normal reel image by 2 and decreases the alpha value of the special reel image by 2 (S822). ). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the alpha value of the normal reel image is 256 or more, or the alpha value of the special reel image is less than 0 (S823).

  If it is determined that the alpha value of the normal reel image is 256 or more, or the alpha value of the special reel image is not less than 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel changing process when locked. .

  If it is determined in step S816 or S821 that the lock frame count value does not match the step value (NO), or in step S823, the alpha value of the normal reel image is 256 or more, or the special reel image When the sub CPU 102 determines that the alpha value of the special reel image is less than 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image of the normal reel to 255 and the alpha value of the image of the special reel to 0 (S824). Then, the liquid crystal reel changing process is terminated when locked.

<Special stage LCD reel change processing>
FIG. 105 is a flowchart showing the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process executed in step S801 of the drawing process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is during special stage transition (S830). If it is determined that it is during the special stage transition (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image on the liquid crystal reel band to 127 (S831).

  That is, in step S831, the sub CPU 102 sets the transparency of the liquid crystal reel band image to 50%. After executing the process of step S831, the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process.

  If it is determined in step S830 that the special stage has not been reached (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the special stage has been completed (S832). If it is determined that the special stage has ended (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image of the liquid crystal reel band to 255 (S833).

  That is, in step S833, the sub CPU 102 sets the transparency of the liquid crystal reel band image to 0%. After executing the process of step S833, the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process.

  If it is determined in step S832 that the special stage has not ended (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the special stage is staying and the lock effect is not performed. (S834).

  If it is determined that the special stage is not staying or is not in the unlocked state (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process. If it is determined that the special stage is staying and is not locked (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the alpha value of the image on the liquid crystal reel band is 127 (S835). .

  If it is determined that the alpha value of the liquid crystal reel band image is 127 (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process. If it is determined that the alpha value of the liquid crystal reel band image is not 127 (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the liquid crystal reel band image to 127 (S836), and a special stage liquid crystal reel change process. Exit.

<LCD reel rotation start processing>
FIG. 106 is a flowchart showing the liquid crystal reel rotation start process executed in step S802 of the drawing process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is time to receive a reel rotation start command from when the reel rotation start command is received until the next command is received (S840). If it is determined that the reel rotation start command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the value of the delay counter to 3 (S841) and ends the liquid crystal reel rotation start process.

  The delay counter is composed of a subtraction counter. After the reel rotation start command is received by the sub CPU 102, the excitation of the stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R is completed and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is actually started. The time corresponding to the delay time until is measured.

  This delay time is a constant determined in advance based on the verification result. In this embodiment, the delay time is 3 frames. Accordingly, in step S841, the sub CPU 102 sets 3 to the value of the delay counter.

  If it is determined in step S840 that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the value of the delay counter is 1 or more and 3 or less (S842).

  If it is determined that the value of the delay counter is not 1 or more or 3 or less (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel rotation start process. If it is determined that the value of the delay counter is 1 or more and 3 or less (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the value of the delay counter (S843).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the value of the delay counter is 0 (S844). When determining that the value of the delay counter is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel rotation start process. If it is determined that the value of the delay counter is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 starts the rotation of the liquid crystal reel (S845) and ends the liquid crystal reel rotation start process. That is, the rotation of the liquid crystal reel starts 99 msec (33 msec × 3 frames) after receiving the reel rotation start command.

<LCD reel rotation stop processing>
FIG. 107 is a flowchart showing the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process executed in step S803 of the drawing process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the power is on (S850). If it is determined that the power is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the power failure detection abnormality flag is off and the setting change flag is on (S851).

  When it is determined that the power failure detection abnormality flag is off and the setting change flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets “7 assortment” as a special combination of liquid crystal symbols on the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel. Display is performed (S852), and the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process is terminated. Here, the sub CPU 102 constitutes power-on detection means for detecting the power-on state.

  In the present embodiment, in step S852, the sub CPU 102 displays any seven symbols pre-selected from “blue 7”, “red 7”, and “white 7” side by side. Note that the sub-CPU 102 may display 7 assortments on lines other than the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel in step S852. In short, the sub CPU 102 may display a special liquid crystal symbol combination on a specific line of the liquid crystal reel in step S852.

  If it is determined in step S851 that the power failure detection abnormality flag is not off or the setting change flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 arranges all the liquid crystal symbols on any line. The non-separated eyes are displayed on the liquid crystal reel (S853), and the liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing is terminated.

  In step S853, the sub CPU 102 may display a liquid crystal symbol combination different from the liquid crystal symbol combination displayed in step S852 on the liquid crystal reel, and the liquid crystal symbol combination different from the liquid crystal symbol combination displayed in step S851. If so, a random combination of liquid crystal symbols may be displayed on the liquid crystal reel.

  If it is determined in step S850 that the power is not turned on (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command sequence error is occurring (S854).

  If it is determined that a command sequence error is occurring (YES), the sub CPU 102 displays a break on the liquid crystal reel as a special liquid crystal symbol combination (S855), and ends the liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing. .

  In step S855, the sub CPU 102 may display a liquid crystal symbol combination different from the liquid crystal symbol combination displayed in step S852 on the liquid crystal reel, and the liquid crystal symbol combination different from the liquid crystal symbol combination displayed in step S852. If so, a random combination of liquid crystal symbols may be displayed on the liquid crystal reel.

  If it is determined in step S854 that no command sequence error is occurring (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a winning action command has been received (S856).

  If it is determined that a winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether a reel stop command has been received (S857). If it is determined that a reel stop command has not been received (NO), the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 stops the liquid crystal reel according to the internal winning combination, the type of the liquid crystal reel, and the stop reels 3L, 3C, 3R indicated by the reel stop command. A table is determined (S858).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines the display pattern of the liquid crystal reel based on the determined liquid crystal reel stop table and the pressed position (S859). Here, the sub CPU 102 combines the symbols displayed on the display window 4 identified from the type (identification information) of the reel to be stopped represented by the reel stop command, the stop start position, and the number of sliding frames (or the planned stop position). If it is determined that the combination of liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the above cannot be pulled in, the amount of fluctuation of the liquid crystal symbols after the stop operation is detected may be changed.

  That is, if the sub CPU 102 determines that the liquid crystal symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the display window 4 cannot be pulled in, the sub CPU 102 changes the liquid crystal reel stop control from the normal control to the slip control. It may be.

  More specifically, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the liquid crystal symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the display window 4 cannot be pulled in, the determined liquid crystal reel stop table is shown in FIG. 53 as an example. The liquid crystal reel stop table for normal control shown in FIG. 54 may be changed to the liquid crystal reel stop table for slip control shown as an example in FIG.

  After executing the process of step S859, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not there is a symbol to be converted among the determined display symbols of the liquid crystal reel (S860). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 refers to the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIG. 53 to FIG. 57 as to whether or not there is a “door” symbol to be converted among the determined liquid crystal reel display symbols. To judge.

  If it is determined that there is no “door” symbol to be converted in the liquid crystal reel display symbol (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process. When it is determined that there is a “door” symbol to be converted among the display symbols of the liquid crystal reel (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines “door” according to the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIG. 53 to FIG. A symbol conversion process for converting symbols is executed (S861), and the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S856 that a winning action command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the combination of the liquid crystal reel display symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 and the processing in steps S858 to S861. It is determined whether or not the combination of display symbols on the liquid crystal reel (hereinafter, also referred to as “internally formed liquid crystal symbol combination”) matches (S862).

  If it is determined that the combination of the liquid crystal reel display symbols matches the internally formed liquid crystal symbol combination (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process. If it is determined that the combination of the liquid crystal reel display symbol and the internally formed liquid crystal symbol combination do not match (NO), the sub CPU 102 matches the combination of the liquid crystal reel display symbol and the internally formed liquid crystal symbol combination. The design of the liquid crystal reel is changed (S863), and the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process is terminated.

  For example, the sub CPU 102 determines that the combination of the liquid crystal reel display symbols represents the “watermelon” symbol combination in step S862 even though the internally formed liquid crystal symbol combination does not represent the “watermelon” symbol combination. In step S863, the design of the liquid crystal reel is changed such that the design combination of the liquid crystal reel does not represent the combination of the “watermelon” design.

  Conversely, in step S862, the sub CPU 102 does not indicate that the combination of the liquid crystal reel display symbols represents the “watermelon” symbol combination even though the internally formed liquid crystal symbol combination represents the “watermelon” symbol combination. In this case, in step S863, the design of the liquid crystal reel is changed so that the design combination of the liquid crystal reel represents the combination of the “watermelon” design.

  As described above, the sub CPU 102 does not match the effect symbol determining means for determining the combination of the liquid crystal symbols to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 with the combination of the liquid crystal symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. In such a case, the effect design changing means for changing at least one liquid crystal design displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 is configured.

  The effect symbol determining means internally determines a combination of liquid crystal symbols to be displayed on the liquid crystal reel. Specifically, the liquid crystal reel stop table is determined according to the internal winning combination, the liquid crystal reel type, and the stop table as in the processes of steps S858 and S859 in the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process described above. The display pattern of the liquid crystal reel is determined according to the effective operation timing of each of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R.

  The effect symbol changing means changes the combination of the liquid crystal symbols displayed on the liquid crystal reel. Specifically, the effect symbol changing means does not match the combination of the liquid crystal symbols that is determined internally as in the liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing described above, such as the processing in steps S862 and S863. In this case, the combination of the liquid crystal symbols stopped on the liquid crystal reel is changed to the combination of the liquid crystal symbols determined internally.

<Stop operation game display process>
108 and 109 are flowcharts showing the stop operation game display process executed in step S804 of the drawing process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the special BB is being performed (S900). If it is determined that the special BB is being performed (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the stop operation game display process.

  If it is determined that the special BB is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is an advantageous game grant notification period (S901). When it is determined that it is the advantageous game grant notification period (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the stop operation game display process.

  If it is determined that it is not the advantageous game grant notification period (NO), the sub CPU 102 stores the first stop position result stored in steps S921 and S923, which will be described later, in the backup area allocated to the SRAM constituting the sub RAM 102, and It is determined whether stop position results such as the second stop position result are stored (S902). Here, if the stop position result is stored in the backup area, it can be determined that the stop operation game has been interrupted by power interruption or the like after at least the first stop operation has been performed.

  If it is determined that the stop position result is stored in the backup area (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the second stop position result is stored in the backup area (S903). Here, if the second stop position result is stored in the backup area, it can be determined that the stop operation game is interrupted due to power interruption or the like after the second stop operation in the stop operation game is performed.

  If it is determined that the second stop position result is not stored in the backup area (NO), since it can be determined that the stop operation game is interrupted after the first stop operation in the stop operation game is performed, the sub CPU 102 The first stop position result and the remaining two hands rotating from the initial position are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 (S904), the stop position result stored in the backup area is cleared (S905), and the stop operation is performed. The game display process ends.

  If it is determined in step S903 that the second stop position result is stored in the backup area (YES), it can be determined that the stop operation game is interrupted after the second stop operation is performed in the stop operation game. The sub CPU 102 causes the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the first and second stop position results and the remaining one needle rotated from the initial position (S906), and clears the stop position results stored in the backup area. (S907), and the stop operation game display process is terminated.

  In steps S904 and S906, when the remaining hands are rotated from the initial position, that is, when the stop operation result is reflected in the stop operation game and the stop operation game is restarted. The execution of the stop operation game may be started based on a predetermined condition such as the start lever 16 being operated.

  If it is determined in step S902 that the stop position result is not stored in the backup area (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether a start command has been received (S908).

  If it is determined that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the re-entry lottery table shown in FIG. 45, the loop mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, and the stock lottery shown in FIG. The table or the table corresponding to the game state in the ART BB addition lottery table is referred to, and a stop operation game content number lottery process is performed in which a stop operation game content number representing a ring number is determined by lottery ( S909). In the present embodiment, the case where the sub CPU 102 refers to the re-entry lottery table shown in FIG. 45 will be described as an example.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stop operation game content number is 0 as a result of the stop operation game content number lottery process (S910). If it is determined that the stop operation game content number is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns off the stop operation game running flag (S911) and ends the stop operation game display process.

  If it is determined that the stop operation game content number is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 turns on the stop operation game execution flag (S912) and stores the stop operation game content number in the sub RAM 104 (S913).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 sets a stop operation game standby counter indicating the number of frames in which the needle rotates on the ring in the stop operation game to 120 (S914). Here, 120 set in the stop operation game standby counter is the number of frames required for the needle to make one turn on the ring in the stop operation game.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 displays the three hands on the liquid crystal display device 11 (S915), sets the stop operation game elapsed frame number indicating the number of display frames in the stop operation game to 0 (S916), and displays the stop operation game display. End the process.

  If it is determined in step S908 that a start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stop operation game standby counter is 1 or more (S917).

  When it is determined that the stop operation game standby counter is 1 or more (YES), the sub CPU 102 subtracts 1 from the stop operation game standby counter (S918), and ends the stop operation game display process.

  If it is determined that the stop operation game standby counter is not 1 or more (NO), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the stop operation game elapsed frame number (S919). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the received reel stop command represents the first stop (S920).

  If it is determined that the reel stop command represents the first stop (YES), the sub CPU 102 causes the first hand to stop display on the liquid crystal display device 11 and stores the first stop position result in the backup area (S921). ), The stop operation game display process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the reel stop command does not represent the first stop (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the received reel stop command represents the second stop (S922). If it is determined that the reel stop command represents the first stop (YES), the sub CPU 102 causes the second hand to stop display on the liquid crystal display device 11 and stores the second stop position result in the backup area (S923). ), The stop operation game display process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the reel stop command does not represent the second stop (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the received reel stop command represents the third stop (S924). If it is determined that the reel stop command does not represent the third stop (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the stop operation game display process.

  If it is determined that the reel stop command represents the third stop (YES), the sub CPU 102 causes the third hand to stop display on the liquid crystal display device 11 and stores the third stop position result in the backup area (S925). ), The stop operation game display process is terminated.

<Stop operation game determination process>
FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing the stop operation game determination process executed in step S805 of the drawing process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stop operation game running flag is on (S930). When determining that the stop operation game running flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the stop operation game determination process.

  If it is determined that the stop operation game running flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 refers to the stop operation game content number stored in the sub RAM 104 and determines whether or not the ring 13 is selected. (S931).

  In the stop operation game success area table shown in FIG. 59, since the ring 13 is associated with all the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R as effective areas, the stop operation game always succeeds. . Furthermore, the ring 13 has a successful stop operation game even if the stop operation is detected before the stop operation game is started.

  For this reason, if it is determined that the ring 13 is selected (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the success flag (S932) and ends the stop operation game determination process. If it is determined that the ring 13 is not selected (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a winning command is received (S933).

  If it is determined that the winning command is not received (NO), the sub CPU 102 turns off the success flag (S934), refers to the stop operation game success area table shown in FIG. 59, and stops stored in the sub RAM 104. A success determination process for determining success or failure of the stop operation game is executed based on each effective area corresponding to the ring number represented by the operation game content number and the number of stop frames stored in the first to third determination storage areas. (S935).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the determination result of the success determination process is successful (S936). When determining that the determination result of the success determination process is not successful (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the stop operation game determination process.

  If it is determined that the determination result of the success determination process is successful (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the success flag (S937), and determines whether the number of stop operation game elapsed frames is 120 or less. (S938).

  When it is determined that the number of stop operation game elapsed frames is not 120 or less (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the stop operation game determination process. If it is determined that the number of stop operation game elapsed frames is 120 or less (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the setting suggestion sound lottery flag (S939) and ends the stop operation game determination process.

<Processing correction when receiving start command>
FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing start command reception effect correction processing executed in step S658 of the start command reception processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines an effect group number and an effect number by lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination (S950). In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes an effect determining unit that determines an effect. Here, the production group number represents the number of the production group having a high degree of similarity. The production number is associated with the production included in each group.

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the same system effect correction process shown in FIG. 112 (S951). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a short lock array change correction process shown in FIG. 113 (S952).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a firework pattern effect correction process shown in FIG. 114 (S953). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a confirmed effect correction process shown in FIG. 115 (S954).

  Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a battle loss effect correction process shown in FIG. 116 (S955). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the special stage transition effect correction process shown in FIG. 117 (S956), and ends the start command reception effect correction process.

  As described above, the sub CPU 102 that executes the same-line effect correction process, the short lock array change correction process, the fireworks pattern effect correction process, the confirmed effect correction process, the battle loss effect correction process, and the battle loss effect correction process responds to the effect. When the condition is satisfied, an effect conversion unit that executes an effect conversion process for performing either one of change or invalidation of the effect is configured.

  The effect conversion means performs a process of converting the determined effect when a specific condition is satisfied. Specifically, the correction in the yellow notification correction process shown in FIG. 119 and the corrections in the plurality of effect correction processes in the state command reception effect correction process shown in FIGS. 113 to 118 are performed. The effect conversion process specifically changes at least one of the effect group number and the effect number.

<Production history saving process>
FIG. 112 is a flowchart showing the effect history storage process executed in step S533 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  In the effect history storage process, the sub CPU 102 stores the effect group number and the effect number of the previous unit game in the effect history storage area assigned to the sub RAM 104 (S960), and ends the effect history storage process.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 102 saves the effect group number and effect number of the previous unit game in the effect history storage area, the sub CPU 102 discards the effect group number and effect number of the 11th game and earlier, thereby The effect group numbers and effect numbers for the past 10 games are stored in the effect history storage area.

<Same system effect correction processing>
FIG. 113 is a flowchart showing the same-system effect correction process executed in step S951 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines the current unit game effect group number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111, and the previous unit game effect group number stored in the effect history storage area. Are equal to each other (S970).

  If it is determined that the effect group number of the current unit game is not equal to the effect group number of the previous unit game (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the same-system effect correction process. If it is determined that the current group game effect group number is equal to the previous unit game effect group number (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a bonus or ART is won ( S971).

  When it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the same system effect correction process. If it is determined that neither the bonus nor the ART is won (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect stage is a normal stage (S972).

  If it is determined that the effect stage is not a normal stage (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the same-system effect correction process. If it is determined that the performance stage is the normal stage (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lottery mode is the low probability mode (S973).

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 is described as performing the ART lottery with reference to the normal ART lottery table shown in FIG. 41 and the BB winning ART lottery table shown in FIG. The ROM 103 stores the normal ART lottery table corresponding to the lottery mode and the BB winning-time ART lottery table, and the sub CPU 102 switches the table to be referenced according to the lottery mode which is switched when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Also good. Step S973 is described on the assumption that the sub CPU 102 takes one of the lottery modes of the low probability mode and the high probability mode.

  If it is determined in step S973 that the mode is not the low probability mode (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the same-system effect correction process. If it is determined that the mode is the low probability mode (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the scenario is being reproduced or continuously produced (S974).

  Here, scenario reproduction refers to an effect that is executed along a predetermined scenario over a plurality of unit games, and a continuous effect is an effect that changes in stages over a plurality of unit games. Or the production which performs the same kind of production.

  If it is determined that scenario playback and continuous production are to be executed, the sub CPU 102 determines a series of production group numbers and production numbers, and creates productions corresponding to the decided series of production group numbers and production numbers. Run in unit games.

  If it is determined in step S974 that the scenario is being reproduced or is continuously produced (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the same-system effect correction process. If it is determined that the scenario is not being reproduced or not being continuously produced (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes an effect conversion process (S975) and ends the same-system effect correction process. In the effect conversion process, when changing the effect, the sub CPU 102 changes the effect to an effect group number different from the effect group number of the previous unit game.

<Short lock array change correction processing>
FIG. 114 is a flowchart showing the short lock array change correction process executed in step S952 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111 are associated with the liquid crystal reel change effect (S980). . In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal reel change effect refers to an effect that changes the display mode of the liquid crystal reel, such as enlarging the liquid crystal reel.

  When it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are not associated with the liquid crystal reel change effect (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the short lock arrangement change correction process.

  If it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are associated with the liquid crystal reel change effect (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lock number is 0 (S981).

  If it is determined that the lock number is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the short lock array change correction process. If it is determined that the lock number is not 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a cross-fade effect for switching the liquid crystal reel from the normal reel to the special reel has been determined (S982).

  When determining that the cross-fade effect has not been determined (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the short lock array change correction process. If it is determined that the cross-fade effect has been determined (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes effect conversion processing (S983) and ends the short lock array change correction processing. In the effect conversion process, when changing the effect, the sub CPU 102 changes the effect so as not to change the display mode of the liquid crystal reel.

<Fireworks display effect correction processing>
FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing the firework pattern effect correction process executed in step S953 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111 are associated with the firework effect (S990).

  In the present embodiment, the fireworks display effect is a high-expectation effect with a relatively high expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state, such as bonus games and ART, and fireworks on the liquid crystal display device 11. This refers to the effect of displaying a pattern character or object image.

  If it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are not associated with the firework pattern effect (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the firework effect correction process. If it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are associated with the fireworks pattern effect (YES), the sub CPU 102 refers to the effect history storage area and executes the fireworks effect as the effect in the latest five games. It is determined whether or not (S991).

  If it is determined that the fireworks display effect has not been executed as the effect in the last five games (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the firework display effect correction process. If it is determined that a fireworks display effect has been executed as the effect in the last five games (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a bonus or ART has been won (S992).

  If it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the fireworks design effect correction process. If it is determined that neither the bonus nor the ART has been won (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes an effect conversion process (S993), and ends the firework pattern effect correction process. In the effect conversion process, the sub CPU 102 changes the effect to be different from the fireworks pattern effect when changing the effect.

<Definite effect correction processing>
FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing the confirmed effect correction process executed in step S954 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111 are associated with the final effect (S1000).

  In the present embodiment, the finalized effect is an effect for notifying that the player has been determined to be in an advantageous state, for example, indicating that the player has been determined to be in an advantageous state. This refers to the effect of displaying images of characters and objects on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  When determining that the effect group number and the effect number are not associated with the confirmed effect (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the confirmed effect correction process. When it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are associated with the final effect (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the bonus or ART is won (S1001).

  If it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the final effect correction process. If it is determined that neither the bonus nor the ART has been won (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the effect conversion process (S1002) and ends the finalized effect correction process. In the effect conversion process, the sub CPU 102 changes to an effect different from the confirmed effect when changing the effect.

<Battle losing effect correction processing>
FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing the battle loss effect correction process executed in step S955 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111 are associated with the battle losing effect (S1010). In the present embodiment, the battle losing effect refers to a low expectation effect with a relatively low expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state.

  When it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are not associated with the battle losing effect (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the battle losing effect correcting process. If it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are associated with the battle losing effect (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is in a state of winning a bonus or ART ( S1011).

  If it is determined that the bonus or ART is being continued (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the battle loss effect correction process. If it is determined that neither the bonus nor the continuation of the ART is won (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the effect conversion process (S1012), and ends the battle loss effect correction process.

  In the effect conversion process, when changing the effect, the sub CPU 102 changes to a battle winning effect indicating that the player has been determined to be in an advantageous state. In the present embodiment, the battle winning effect refers to an effect for notifying by means of an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 that the player has been determined to be in an advantageous state.

<Special stage transition effect correction processing>
FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing special stage transition effect correction processing executed in step S956 of start command reception effect correction processing shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111 are associated with the special stage transition effect (S1020). . The special stage transition effect refers to an effect indicating that a pre-advantageous game has started.

  When determining that the effect group number and the effect number are not associated with the special stage transition effect (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage transition effect correction process.

  When it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are associated with the special stage transition effect (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the bonus or ART is won (S1021). ).

  If it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage transition effect correction process. If it is determined that neither the bonus nor the ART has been won (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the effect conversion process (S1022) and ends the special stage transition effect correction process.

<Yellow notification correction processing>
FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing the yellow notification correction process executed in step S541 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a push order bell (S1030). When it is determined that the internal winning combination is not the push order bell (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the yellow notification correction process.

If it is determined that the internal winning combination is the push order bell (YES), the sub CPU 102 indicates that the effect group number and effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. It is determined whether it is associated with the notification correction process (S1031).
When it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are not associated with the yellow notification correction process (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the yellow notification correction process.

  If it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are associated with the yellow notification correction process (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the first stop of the push order bell is correct (S1032). ). If it is determined that the first stop of the push order bell is correct (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the yellow notification correction process.

  If it is determined that the first stop of the push order bell is not correct (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes effect conversion processing (S1033), and ends the yellow notification yellow notification correction processing.

  In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the determination process in steps S104 and S107 of the periodic chance replay lottery process shown in FIG. 66 may be omitted. By configuring in this way, the main CPU 93 can update the periodic chance eye mode and the number of ceilings and perform the locking for the effect of the periodic chance even if the RT gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state. Become.

  As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a predetermined lock and whether or not to grant an ART when the number of times that the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination becomes a specific number. Is determined by lottery.

  Therefore, even if the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the specific combination as an internal winning combination, whether or not to grant an ART until the number of times the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination reaches a specific number. Since the lottery is not performed, a combination having a relatively high winning probability can be set as the specific combination.

  Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a predetermined lock in each unit game until it is determined that the ART is determined by using a combination with a relatively high winning probability as a specific combination. The player can be expected to be able to play the game, and the player can be expected to receive an ART each time a predetermined lock is performed. Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can maintain the player's interest in the game until it is determined to grant the ART.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is identified in the game immediately after the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination by re-determining the specific number when the special combination is determined as the internal winning combination. In order to avoid the number of times that a combination is determined as an internal winning combination from becoming a specific number, it is possible to prevent an excessive lottery of whether or not to give an ART.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a predetermined lock and determines the number of granted ARTs when a game in which the specific number is determined as an internal winning combination is in the ART. Determined by lottery.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not perform lottery every time whether or not the number of granted ARTs is increased even if the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination during the ART. A relatively high combination can be designated as a specific combination.

  Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment makes the player expect that a predetermined lock is performed in each unit game during ART by using a combination with a relatively high winning probability as a specific combination. It is possible to cause the player to expect that the number of granted ARTs increases every time a predetermined lock is performed. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can maintain the player's interest in games during advantageous games.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment locks a predetermined lock if the number of times that the specific role is determined as the internal winning combination is within the advantageous game grant number determination period during the ART. At the same time, the number of granted ARTs is increased by increasing the number of unit games in the advantageous game giving number determination period.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can cause the player to expect that the number of granted ARTs will increase by performing a predetermined lock during the advantageous game number-of-game determination period. When the number of grants increases, it is possible to cause the player to expect further increases in the number of ART grants in each subsequent unit game of ART. Therefore, a game for a game in the advantageous game grant number determination period during ART Can improve the interest of the elderly.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment makes it possible to perform a predetermined lock in each unit game during the ART by making the act of the re-game where the winning probability is high during the ART a specific role. It can make a player expect.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment grants an ART when the advantageous game granting condition is established during the special game, and continues for a predetermined period in the advantageous game granting state in which the ART is granted during the special game. If the rate increase condition is satisfied, the ART continuation rate is increased within the range of the upper limit continuation rate or less, and a predetermined advantageous game is granted in the continuation rate upper limit state where the ART continuation rate becomes the upper limit continuation rate during the special game When the number-of-times addition condition is satisfied, the number of times of granting the ART is added to change as the privilege related to the ART is given, thereby preventing the interest of the player from being reduced during the special game. can do.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can make a player expect an ART to be awarded when a special game actuator is awarded, and continue the ART from when the special game is activated. Since the player can expect the rate to rise, the interest of the player during the special game can be improved.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes that the result of the stop operation game is successful as the advantageous game granting condition, the continuation rate increasing condition, and the advantageous game granting number addition condition. The interest of the player can be improved.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment gives the first privilege related to ART when the first condition is established in the normal BB gaming state, and the second condition is established in the normal BB gaming state. In this case, since the second privilege related to ART is given and is changed as the privilege related to ART is given, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from being reduced during the special game.

  In addition, when the third condition is established in the BB gaming state during the ART, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment gives the third privilege related to the ART, so that the first condition or Since a privilege different from the case where the second condition is satisfied is given, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from being lowered during the special game that was activated during the ART.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been successful in the result of the stop operation game as the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition for giving the first privilege, the second privilege, and the third privilege, respectively. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved during the special game.

  Also, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is based on the determination result of the stop operation game in which it is determined whether or not the player has succeeded at the timing of the stop operation by the player after the internal winning combination is determined. Is granted. For this reason, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can direct the player's interest to the operation after the internal winning combination in the unit game is determined.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment prohibits the execution of the stop operation game on the condition that it is an advantageous game grant notification period as a specific effect, and therefore when the specific effect is being executed. By executing the stop operation game, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused or a specific effect from interfering with the stop operation game.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment prohibits the execution of the stop operation game on the condition that the special BB is in operation as a special gaming state. Can be prevented from interfering with the stop operation game.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has one stop operation among a plurality of stop operation games including a special stop operation game (ring 13) that is determined to be successful regardless of the timing at which the stop operation is detected. Since the game is determined, the player can have an expectation that the special stop operation game is determined.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines that the stop operation game is successful in the special stop operation game even if the stop operation is detected before the stop operation game is started. Therefore, even if a stop operation is performed in which the failure is confirmed in another stop operation game, it is determined that the special stop operation game has succeeded. Decrease in motivation can be prevented.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes an effect that suggests a set value if the stop operation in the stop operation game satisfies a predetermined condition when the stop operation game is successful. It is possible to increase the player's interest in the stop operation after the internal winning combination in the game is determined.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes an effect that suggests a set value when the stop operation game is successful within a predetermined time after the execution of the stop operation game is started. A unit for executing the stop operation game by allowing the player to select whether to perform the stop operation game reliably over a short period of time or to complete the stop operation game in a short time in order to execute an effect that suggests the set value. It is possible to increase the player's interest in the stop operation after the internal winning combination in the game is determined.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment outputs a voice with a different probability of occurrence depending on the set value as an effect suggesting the set value, so that the player has more execution times to suggest the set value. Since the accuracy of the set value to be estimated is increased, the player's interest in making the stop operation game successful in a short time can be increased.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment smoothly moves the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 by relatively increasing the frame rate of the image for measuring the timing of the stop operation in the stop operation game. Thus, the capacity of the storage medium required to store the image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 by relatively lowering the frame rate of the image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 when the stop operation game is not in progress. Suppress.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment takes the timing of the stop operation from the player without increasing the capacity of the storage medium required to store the image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. It can be made easy.

  In addition, when the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment returns from a power interruption during the stop operation game, the pachislot machine 1 reflects the determination result stored in the backup area and then executes the stop operation game. Since the stop operation before the interruption state is not invalidated, it is possible to prevent the player's willingness to play from being reduced.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment restarts the stop operation game after reflecting the determination result stored in the backup area in the stop operation game when returning from the power interruption during the stop operation game. By doing so, it can be prevented that it is difficult to make the stop operation game successful.

  Also, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment stores the result of the stop operation game in the backup area in order to start the stop operation game from the time of the power interruption when returning from the power interruption during the stop operation game. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the process at the time of power recovery.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment starts execution of the stop operation game based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied when returning from a power interruption during the stop operation game. It is possible to prevent the stop operation game from being started before entering a state where the game can be started.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment moves a plurality of needles integrally with the passage of time, and stops one needle each time a stop operation is detected, so that each time a stop operation is detected. Since a new image is not drawn, the processing load for display control can be reduced.

  In addition, when switching the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 as an effect, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment increases the transparency of the effect image before the switching, and the effect after the switching. By lowering the transparency of the image, it takes a longer time to switch the effect image, so that the player can surely recognize the effect by the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  In addition, when performing the effect of switching the display mode of the liquid crystal symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment takes a longer time for the switching. The player can surely recognize the effect of switching the display mode.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when there is a delay in the switching of the effect image, completes the switching of the effect image, and therefore some movements and effects of the symbols displayed on the display window 4 It is possible to prevent the player from being given a sense of incongruity due to a difference in timing with the movement of the image.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment stops the variation of the liquid crystal symbols under the restriction on the control of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L after the stop operation is detected until the variation of the symbols is stopped. Therefore, the uncomfortable feeling given to the player can be reduced.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is displayed on the display window 4 under the restriction on the control of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L from when the stop operation is detected until the change of the symbols is stopped. Even if it is not possible to pull in the combination of liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the combination of symbols, the liquid crystal display device can change the combination of the liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed on the display window 4 by changing at least one liquid crystal symbol. 11 can be displayed.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is displayed on the display window 4 under the restriction on the control of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L from when the stop operation is detected until the change of the symbols is stopped. Even if it is not possible to pull in the combination of the liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the combination of symbols, the liquid crystal symbol corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed on the display window 4 is changed by changing the “door” symbol as a special symbol among the liquid crystal symbols. Can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is displayed on the display window 4 under the restriction on the control of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L from when the stop operation is detected until the change of the symbols is stopped. Even if the liquid crystal symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination cannot be drawn, the liquid crystal symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination displayed on the display window 4 can be changed by changing the amount of fluctuation when the liquid crystal symbol is stopped. Can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

  In addition, when the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment detects an error, the liquid crystal design is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 in a special combination, so that the error is recognized without requiring a complicated operation. Can do.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays the liquid crystal symbols on the liquid crystal display device 11 in a special combination when it detects the progress of an illegal game, so that it is illegal without requiring complicated work. Can recognize the progress of various games.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays liquid crystal symbols on the liquid crystal display device 11 in a special combination when a normal power-on state is detected, so that no complicated work is required. It can be recognized that normal power-on has been performed.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes the transparency of the band of the liquid crystal reel displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 to display or not display the background on the band of the liquid crystal reel. Since an effect can be performed, the processing load of the effect using the liquid crystal display device 11 can be reduced.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can match the timing at which the liquid crystal symbols start to coincide with the timing at which the rotation of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L starts, thereby reducing the uncomfortable feeling given to the player. be able to.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a combination of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 and at least the internal winning combination and the reels 3R, 3C, 3L and the reels 3R, 3C, 3L in which the stop operation is detected. If the combination of effect symbols determined based on the respective stop timings does not match, at least one effect symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 is changed so that these effect symbol combinations match. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a discrepancy between the game result represented by the liquid crystal display device 11 and the actual game result.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is triggered by the fact that the number of times that the specific combination (“F_normal lip 1” to “F_normal lip 4”) is determined as the internal winning combination becomes the specific number. A predetermined lock is performed and whether or not to give ART is determined.

  For this reason, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can cause the player to expect that a predetermined lock will be performed, and will give the player that an ART will be granted each time a predetermined lock is performed. It can be expected. Therefore, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can maintain the player's interest in games until the ART is granted.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes the winning sound when the specific combination wins according to the number of times the specific combination has won, so the player's sound for the winning sound when the specific combination wins Interest can be improved.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes the winning sound when the specific role is won according to the number of times the specific role has entered, so that the winning sound when the specific role is won is changed. In order to make the player gradually recognize that the number of times that the specified role has won has approached the number of times that the specified lock is performed, the player's interest in the winning sound when the specified role has won Can be improved.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can be identified by changing the winning sound when the specific combination wins, on condition that the number of times the specific combination has entered is a predetermined number less than the specific number. In order to make the player recognize that the number of times the winning combination has come close to the number of times that the predetermined lock is performed, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the winning sound when the specific winning combination is won.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes or invalidates an effect that cannot give a player a suitable expectation for the gaming state so that a suitable expectation can be given. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a proper sense of expectation for the performance, and to prevent the player's interest from being reduced.

  Moreover, since the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not execute an effect similar to the executed effect within a predetermined unit game, the player's expectation for the effect similar to the executed effect is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is related to display control by not performing an effect of changing the display mode of the liquid crystal symbols when the liquid crystal reel is switched from the normal reel to the special reel. In order to prevent an increase in processing load, the liquid crystal reel can be switched smoothly.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an advantageous game in spite of executing a high expectation effect with a relatively high expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state (for example, bonus game or ART). Since the situation that does not become a state is not continuously generated within a predetermined unit game, it is possible to prevent the player's interest from being lowered.

  In addition, when the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is determined to be in an advantageous state in a state in which an effect indicating that the player has not been determined to be in an advantageous state has been determined, Since no effect indicating that the advantageous state has not been determined is performed, it is possible to prevent an effect that does not match the gaming state from being executed.

  Further, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is in an advantageous state when an effect representing an advantageous state is determined in a state where the player is not determined to be in an advantageous state. Since an effect indicating that it is not performed is performed, it is possible to prevent an effect that does not match the gaming state from being executed.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not perform an effect indicating that the advantageous game precursor game has been started in a state where it is not determined to execute the advantageous game precursor game, and thus matches the game state. It is possible to prevent the performance that is not performed.

  In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the stop operation contrary to the stop operation is performed despite the fact that the stop operation advantageous to the player is notified by the effect, Since the notification of the stop operation is interrupted, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the effect representing the stop operation that is no longer necessary.

  Note that the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a predetermined lock when the number of times that the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination becomes a specific number, and determines whether to give an ART. However, a predetermined lock may be performed and an ART may be given when the number of times that the specific combination is determined as an internal winning combination becomes a specific number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the various control processes are divided into the main control process executed by the main CPU 93 and the sub control process executed by the sub CPU 102, but the various processes included in the sub control process are described in the main CPU 93. The sub CPU 102 may execute various processes included in the main control process.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is notified, it has been described that the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is notified, but each reel 3L, 3C, The stop position of 3R may be notified, or the combination of the stop order and the stop position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachislot machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine according to the present invention uses a pachinko ball as a gaming medium. The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as gaming machines.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel 4, 4L, 4C, 4R display window (design display means)
11 Liquid crystal display device (image display means)
17S Stop switch (stop operation detection means)
23L, 23R Speaker (Audio output device)
51L, 51C, 51R Stepping motor (design variation means)
93 main CPU (internal winning combination determining means, reel stop control means, winning determination means, specific winning number counting means, locking means)
102 sub CPU (advantageous game grant determination means, game progress information generation means, stop operation game means, stop operation game determination means, stop operation game determination means, stop operation game prohibition means, setting suggestion effect execution means, display control means, effect Image display control means, error detection means, power-on detection means, effect design determination means, effect design change means, winning sound change means, effect execution means, effect determination means, effect conversion means)
105 Rendering processor (display control means)

Claims (7)

Multiple reels with multiple symbols,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reel;
A symbol changing means for changing the symbol by rotating the reel based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
An internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with a predetermined winning probability based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition;
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel;
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the timing when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means. Reel stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the design,
Winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination is made based on a combination of symbols stopped on an effective line of the symbol display means due to the change of the symbols being stopped by the reel stop control means;
Production execution means for performing production,
Effect determining means for determining an effect to be executed by the effect executing means;
An effect conversion means for executing an effect conversion process for performing either one of change or invalidation of the effect determined by the effect determination means, when a condition corresponding to the effect determined by the effect determination means is satisfied. When,
An advantageous game grant determining means for deciding whether or not to give an advantageous game to the player;
When the advantageous game grant determining means decides to give the advantageous game, before the advantageous game is executed, the internal winning combination determining means determines that the bonus game operating role is an internal winning combination. It is possible to decide to execute a pre-advanced game that can further enhance the advantageous game when
The effect conversion means provides an effect indicating that the pre-advantageous game start has been started by the effect determining means in a gaming state in which it is not determined by the advantageous game grant determining means that the pre-advantageous game start game is to be executed. A gaming machine capable of executing the effect conversion process on the effect determined by the effect determining means on the condition that it is determined .   The effect converting means is determined by the effect determining means on condition that an effect having a high degree of similarity to the effect determined by the effect determining means is executed by the effect executing means within a predetermined unit game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect conversion process is executed for the effect. Image display means for displaying an image;
Effect image display control means for causing the image display means to display an effect image including an effect symbol related to the symbol displayed on the symbol display means;
The effect conversion means does not change at least the display mode of the effect symbol with respect to the effect determined by the effect determining means, on condition that the effect image is switched from the first effect image to the second effect image. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect conversion process is executed.   The effect conversion means is triggered by the effect execution means being executed by the effect execution means within a predetermined unit game with a relatively high expectation degree in which the player is in an advantageous state. The effect determined by the effect determining means is provided on condition that the effect determined by the effect determining means is the high expectation effect and has not been determined to be in the advantageous state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect conversion process is executed on the game machine.   The effect conversion means is determined to be in the advantageous state when the effect indicating that the player is determined not to be in an advantageous state is determined by the effect determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect conversion process is executed as a condition for the effect determined by the effect determining means.   The effect conversion means is provided on the condition that the effect indicating the advantageous state is determined by the effect determining means in a state where the player is not determined to be in an advantageous state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect conversion process is executed for the effect determined by the determining means.   In the effect conversion means, an effect representing a stop operation advantageous to the player is determined by the effect determining means, and detected by the stop operation indicated by the effect determined by the effect determining means and the stop operation detecting means. 2. The effect conversion process according to claim 1, wherein the effect conversion process is executed so that an effect representing the advantageous stop operation is not performed on the effect determined by the effect determining unit on condition that the stop operation is different. Gaming machine.

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