JP6703070B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachi-slot.

Recently, by performing stop operations in a predetermined stop operation sequence, a high RT for addition (RT4 gaming state) that transitions when a specific replay is established and a normal high RT (RT2 gaming state) that transitions when a predetermined replay is established. ), and a gaming machine to which a predetermined number of ART games are given when a specific replay is established during a high RT for addition or during a normal high RT (see Patent Document 1).

In this gaming machine, when a specific replay is established, the number of ART games of either 33 games or 99 games is given by lottery.

JP, 2010-233721, A

However, with the above gaming machine, it has not been possible to enhance the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game.

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention,
With multiple reels that can display multiple symbols in variable display and stop,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for accepting a stop operation of the player;
In response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player, stop instruction means for outputting a stop instruction signal for instructing stop of the symbols variably displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means,
Reel control means for controlling the stopping operation of the plurality of reels,
A predetermined number of game states including at least a replay low-probability game state in which the winning probability of replay is low, in which a unit game can be performed without inserting a game medium, and a high-probability game state of replay in which the winning probability of replay is high. Main control means for controlling transition along with display of symbol combination,
Based on a command signal output from the main control means, the sub-control means for executing control related to the effect, and executing ART for assisting winning of a small winning combination in the replay high probability gaming state,
The sub-control means is
Transition control between the state in which the number of games is increased at the start of ART and the normal state in ART,
The state of adding the number of games at the start of ART is a state for adding the number of ART games, which is transitioned along with the transition to the replay high probability game state by the main control means by winning a predetermined transition combination. Yes,
The ART normal state is a state in which the ART with the added number of ART games is consumed,
The main control means,
In both of the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART and the state of ART, the same replay high probability game state is controlled.
If a particular symbol combination (eg, 7 sets (replay)) is long-locked in response to a stop, the lottery is randomly selected, and if it is determined to be long-locked, the following specific symbol combination is When the lottery is stopped or not, the lottery is randomly selected with a second probability higher than the first probability, and the result of the lottery with the second probability becomes non-win, or the replay. Until the high-probability game state ends, whether to lock long or not is controlled to be randomly selected with the second probability,
The sub-control means is
When the specific symbol combination is stopped, the number of ART games is added, and in the case of long lock, a larger number of ART games is added than in the case of not long lock.

In this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming monotonous with respect to the addition of the number of ART games, and it is made clear by the long lock on the reel (main reel) that the lottery more advantageous to the player is performed. It becomes possible to recognize.

Further, by making the lottery whether or not the long lock is controlled by the control of the main control means and the state of whether or not the advantageous lottery is performed by the control of the sub control means non-interlocked, for example, by the sub control means. Even when the advantageous lottery state of is ended, the state in which the long lock is performed in the main control means may continue, so in the effect produced by the sub-control means, it suggests an unfavorable state. Even in such a case, since a large number of ART games may be given by the long lock, the interest of the game can be enhanced by the gap.

Further, in the above configuration, the main control means is
Even at the time of winning a predetermined winning combination different from the winning combination relating to the specific symbol combination (for example, reach replay), the lottery of whether or not to lock long when the specific symbol combination is stopped It is characterized by performing with the second probability.

In this configuration, even if the lottery with the first probability when the specific symbol is displayed is non-win, it is possible to continue the player's expectation.
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention,
With multiple reels that can display multiple symbols in variable display and stop,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for accepting a stop operation of the player;
In response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player, stop instruction means for outputting a stop instruction signal for instructing stop of the symbols variably displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means,
Reel control means for controlling the stopping operation of the plurality of reels ,
And notifying game control means for executing a notification game to perform a notification that prompts the winning of those lottery role,
Equipped with
Furthermore, with a precursor effect that suggests a transition to the notification game,
The aforesaid effect includes a fake aura that notifies that the notification game will not be finally transferred, and a main aura that notifies that the notification game will be finally transferred,
The probability of the selected effect contents is different depending on the type of the indication effect,
It is possible to execute the effect contents based on an identifier determined by the scenario number selected by lottery and the number of remaining precursor games ,
The identifier has at least a first identifier for determining to perform a normal effect group lottery,
In the case where the aura effect is executed,
A second identifier for determining an effect group different from the effect group determined last time and for determining effect content for a predetermined number of games from the same effect group;
A scenario number in which an identifier including a third identifier for continuing to determine effect contents from the same effect group for the predetermined number of games is associated with the remaining number of precursor games by lottery And
In the above configuration,
A first RT gaming state in which a re-gaming role in which a unit game can be played without newly betting a game value is determined with a predetermined probability, and a winning probability of at least a part of the re-gaming roles is different from the first RT gaming state. It is preferable to provide an RT control means capable of controlling the 2RT game state .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of a pachi-slot. It is a diagram showing a transition transition of the game state (main). It is a diagram showing a transition transition of the gaming state (sub). It is a diagram showing a transition transition of the gaming state (sub). It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachi-slot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of a pachi-slot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of a pachi-slot. It is a relationship diagram of an internal winning combination and a winning combination by different stop operation order. It is a relationship diagram of an internal winning combination and a winning combination by different stop operation order. It is a symbol arrangement table. It is an internal lottery table for non-MB gaming states. It is an internal lottery table for MB gaming state. It is an internal winning combination determination table. It is an internal winning combination determination table. It is an internal winning combination determination table. It is an internal winning combination determination table for bonus. It is a symbol combination table (bonus). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (small winning combination). It is a symbol combination table (RT operation symbol). It is a figure showing an internal winning combination storing area. It is a diagram showing a symbol code storage area. It is a figure which shows a display combination storage area. It is a figure which shows a pressing order storage area. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area. It is a figure which shows a game state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is a figure which shows a pull-in priority data storage area. It is a priority table. It is an MB gaming state priority order table. It is a number selection table for turning cylinder stop. It is a reel stop initialization table. It is a pull-in priority table. It is a lottery table for the number of released games. It is a lottery table for the number of fake cancellation games. It is a mode lottery table for setting change. It is a mode lottery table for normal game mode. It is a development production ceiling lottery table for changing settings. It is a development production ceiling table for the end of ART. It is a development lottery ceiling lottery table for normal games. It is a navigation lottery table for chance zone 3. It is a navigation table for chance zone 3. It is a precursor scenario selection table. It is a precursor management table. It is a navigation table for the number of games added state at the time of ART start. It is a last battle point table for the number of games added state at the time of ART start. It is a transfer destination state lottery table for ART normal state. It is a precursor game number lottery table for ART normal state. It is a precursor effect lottery table for ART normal state. It is a precursor effect group rewriting lottery table for ART normal state. It is a precursor effect group lottery table for ART normal state. It is a precursor effect group lottery table for ART normal state. It is a precursor effect group lottery table for ART normal state. It is a navigation lottery table for the addition state during ART. It is a navigation mode lottery table for the addition state during ART. It is a navigation mode lottery table for the addition state during ART. It is a navigation mode lottery table for the addition state during ART. It is a 7-navi stock value lottery table for the addition state during ART. It is a map lottery table for starting the ART continuous lottery state. It is map management data for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a figure showing an example of management of production contents using map management data. It is a map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a flow chart of main control by a main control circuit. It is a main flowchart which shows a power-on process. It is a main flow chart which shows medal acceptance and start check processing. It is a flow chart which shows internal lottery processing. It is a main flowchart which shows a lock determination process. It is a main flowchart which shows a reel stop initialization process. It is the main flowchart which shows the lock processing at the time of game start. It is a main flow chart which shows a pull-in priority storage processing. It is a main flowchart which shows a pull-in priority table selection process. It is the main flowchart which shows the design code storage processing. It is a main flow chart which shows reel stop control processing. It is a main flowchart which shows a priority attraction-in control process. It is a main flowchart which shows RT control processing. It is the main flowchart which shows the processing at the time of RT game state transition. It is the main flowchart which shows the lock processing at the time of game end. It is a figure which shows the connection state between a main board and an external concentration terminal board. It is a main flowchart which shows a bonus end check process. It is a main flowchart which shows a bonus operation check process. It is a flow chart which shows interruption processing by control of a main CPU. It is a main flowchart which shows an input port check process. It is a main flowchart which shows a communication data transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp control task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows a mother task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task by control of a sub CPU. It is the flowchart which shows the production contents decision processing by the control of the sub CPU. 8 is a flowchart showing processing upon reception of an initialization command under the control of the sub CPU. 9 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process under the control of the sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 1 during a base game by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process in chance zone 1 by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 1 in chance zone 2 by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 1 in chance zone 3 by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 1 during a normal state by control of a sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the effect history displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a liquid crystal display device. It is a flow chart which shows the number-of-games management processing in an out-of-office state by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows the during-sign effect management processing by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows the after-previous transition processing by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in ART by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 1 in the state where the number of games at the time of ART start is added by control of a sub CPU. 7 is a flowchart showing an ART normal state process 1 under the control of the sub CPU. It is a flowchart showing an ART normal state game number management process under the control of the sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows ART addition lottery state processing 1 by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 1 during an ART addition state by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart showing an ART continuous lottery process 1 under the control of the sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows save processing by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of receiving a reel stop command under the control of the sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing at the time of receiving an dormitory operation command by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 2 in ART by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 2 during an ART start time game addition state by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows super-addition state processing 2 in ART by control of a sub CPU. 7 is a flowchart showing an ART termination process under the control of the sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 2 during a normal game by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 2 in chance zone 2 by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows processing 2 in chance zone 3 by control of a sub CPU. It is a flow chart which shows the processing at the time of input state command reception by control of a sub CPU.

[Pachislot functional flow]
An embodiment of a gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, a functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, pachi-slot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

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

An internal winning combination determination means (a main CPU 31 described later) performs a lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that is allowed to be displayed along the activated line (upper row-upper row-upper row) described later is determined. In addition, as the type of symbol combination, there are provided those related to "winning", in which benefits such as payout of medals and operation of re-play are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "miss". There is.

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

Here, in the pachi-slot 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R within the specified time is referred to as the "number of sliding pieces", and the maximum number thereof is set to 4 symbols.

The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination allowing the display of the winning symbol combination is determined, the symbol combination is displayed as much as possible along the activated line by using the specified time. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for the symbol combinations that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated so as not to be displayed along the activated line by using the above-mentioned specified time. To stop.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line is related to winning. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the game is related to winning, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. The above-described series of flows is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachi-slot 1.

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

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

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, a random number value for production (hereinafter, a random number value for production) is extracted in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means (sub CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, the effect content to be executed this time from the plurality of kinds of effect content associated with the internal winning combination.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L, 9R described later) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. When the rotation is stopped, the execution of the effect is advanced in association with each trigger such as the determination of whether or not there is a winning. As described above, in the pachi-slot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed) by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the interest of the player is improved.

<Transition of gaming state>
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment is provided with an ART (assist replay time) that shifts to an RT game state (replay high-probability game state) that is advantageous to the player, and assists winning of a small role in this RT game state. It is a thing.

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

In each of the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, the probability that a privilege such as a re-game operation is given to the player is different. That is, the upper stage replays 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “upper stage rep”) and the middle stage replays 1 to 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “middle stage rep”) to which the player is provided with a privilege such as the operation of the replay. ), lower replays 1 to 6 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “lower rep”), cross-up replays 1 to 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cross-up rep”), cross-down replays 1 to 8 (hereinafter , Collectively referred to as “crossdown rep”), RT2 migration replays 1 to 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT2 migration rep”), RT3 migration replays 1 to 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT3 migration rep”). )), middle-stage peach replays 1-12 (collectively referred to as "middle-stage peach lip"), upper tier 7 replays 1-8 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "upper_7 rep"), middle tier 7 complete Replays 1 to 12 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "middle _7 rep"), lower 7 complete replays 1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "lower _7 rep"), cross-up 7 complete replay 1 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cross-up_7 rep”), cross-down 7 complete replays 1 to 6 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cross-down_7 rep”), reach eye replays 1 to 42 ( Hereinafter, they are collectively referred to as "reach-eye lip") and have different probabilities of being determined as an internal winning combination. Incidentally, in the following description, the above-mentioned upper stage lip-crossdown_7 lip may be simply referred to as “replay”, and the above-mentioned upper stage_7 lip-crossdown_7 lip may be simply referred to as “7 lip”. Sometimes.

In the following description, upper replays 1-2 are upper reps 1-2, middle replays 1-4 are middle reps 1-4, lower replays 1-6 are lower reps 1-6, and cross-up replays. 1-2 crossover rep 1-2, crossdown replay 1-8 crossdown rep 1-8, upper _7 replay 1-8 upper _7 rep 1-8, middle _7 replay 1 12 middle _7 rep 1-12, lower _7 replay 1-3 lower _7 rep 1-3, cross-up -7 replay 1-6 cross-up _7 rep 1-6, cross-down _ 7 Replays 1 to 6 cross down_7 Reps 1 to 6, middle peach replays 1 to 12 middle tier replays 1 to 12, reach eye replays 1 to 42 reach eye lip 1 to 42, RT2 transition replay 1 4 is abbreviated as RT2 transition rep1-4, and RT3 transition replay 1-4 is abbreviated as RT3 transition rep1-4, respectively. Also, RT3 replay is abbreviated as RT3 rep, save replay is abbreviated as save rep, and confirmed replay is abbreviated as confirmed rep.

In the present embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is low in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, and high in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state. Hereinafter, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state may be referred to as a low-probability RT gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state may be referred to as a high-probability RT gaming state. The low-probability RT gaming state is a disadvantageous state for the player, and the high-probability RT gaming state is a favorable state for the player.

FIG. 2 shows a diagram for explaining the transition transition of the game state.
As shown in FIG. 2, the transition condition to the RT0 gaming state is that the irregular bell is displayed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. In addition, "the irregular bell is displayed" means that the irregular bell is stopped and displayed on the activated line and this is a prize.

In addition, the transition condition to the RT1 gaming state is that the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 transition symbol or the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in the RT2 gaming state, or the RT1 transition symbol in the RT3 gaming state. Alternatively, the RT1 transition rep is displayed. "The RT1 transition symbol is displayed" means that the combination of the RT1 transition symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Further, "the RT1 transition lip is displayed" means that the symbol combination of the RT1 transition lip is stopped and displayed on the activated line and this is a winning prize.
Further, the condition for shifting to the RT2 gaming state is that the RT2 shifting lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state. "The RT2 transition lip is displayed" means that the symbol combination of the RT2 transition lip is stopped and displayed on the activated line and this is the winning prize.

(RT1 transition lip)
In the present embodiment, the lower stage lip and the cross-up lip are set as the RT1 transition lip. This RT1 transition lip is a winning combination in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, in the RT2 gaming state, the RT1 transition rip is won only when the internal winning combination is determined and the player's stop operation sequence matches the predetermined stop operation sequence (FIG. 9 data pointers (internal winning combination) 10 to 33). This RT1 transition lip is for dropping from the RT2 gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is high to the RT1 gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is low. The stop operation sequence in which the RT1 transfer lip wins is the first stop on the left side, and in the case of ART, the order of the stop operation for avoiding the RT1 transfer lip win is notified.

Further, in the RT3 gaming state, the RT1 transition rip is won only when the internal winning combination is determined and the player's stop operation sequence matches the predetermined stop operation sequence (data in FIG. 9). Pointer (internal winning combination) 10-33). This RT1 transition rip is to drop from the RT3 gaming state where the winning probability of replay is high to the RT1 gaming state where the winning probability of replay is low. Depending on the internal winning combination (winning number), there may be a left first stop, a middle first stop, or a right first stop, and the RT1 transition lip wins the RT1 transition lip. The order of avoiding stop operations is notified.

(RT1 transition pattern)
The RT1 transition symbol is a combination of symbols displayed in the RT0 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state.

Specifically, in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 transition symbol has the data pointers 37 to 42 determined as an internal winning combination, and the player's stop operation sequence matches the predetermined stop operation sequence. Only when the pressed position is incorrect, the stop is displayed. This RT1 transition symbol is to shift from the RT0 gaming state where the winning probability of replay is low to the RT1 gaming state where the winning probability of replay is low. The condition that the RT1 transition pattern is stopped and displayed is that the stop operation sequence is the left first stop and the pressed position is incorrect. The incorrect pressed position is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 symbols) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that the symbol cannot be stopped on the effective line (only the upper stage-upper stage-upper stage (top line) in this embodiment).
In the case of ART, the order of the stop operation for avoiding the stop display of the RT1 transition symbol is notified.

Further, in the RT2 gaming state, the RT1 transition symbol has the data pointers 37 to 42 determined as an internal winning combination, and the player's stop operation sequence matches the predetermined stop operation sequence and the pressed position is It is displayed only when it is incorrect. This RT1 transition symbol is to drop from the RT2 gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is high to the RT1 gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is low. The condition that the RT1 transition pattern is stopped and displayed is that the stop operation sequence is the left first stop and the pressed position is incorrect. The incorrect pressed position is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 symbols) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that the symbol cannot be stopped on the effective line (only the upper stage-upper stage-upper stage (top line) in this embodiment).
In the case of ART, the order of the stop operation for avoiding the stop display of the RT1 transition symbol is notified.

In the RT3 gaming state, the RT1 transition symbol has the data pointers 37 to 42 determined as the internal winning combination, and the player's stop operation sequence matches the predetermined stop operation sequence and the pressed position is It is displayed only when it is incorrect. This RT1 transition symbol is to fall from the RT3 gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is high to the RT1 gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is low. The condition that the RT1 transition pattern is stopped and displayed is that the stop operation sequence is the left first stop and the pressed position is incorrect. The incorrect pressed position is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 symbols) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that the symbol cannot be stopped on the effective line (only the upper stage-upper stage-upper stage (top line) in this embodiment).
In the case of ART, the order of the stop operation for avoiding the stop display of the RT1 transition symbol is notified.

(RT2 transition rep)
The RT2 transition lip is a part that may win the prize in the RT1 gaming state.
Here, in the RT1 gaming state, when the data pointers 5 to 9 described later are determined as the internal winning combination, the RT2 transition lip may be won. Specifically, in the RT1 game state, the RT2 transition lip is won only when the internal winning combination is determined and the player's stop operation sequence matches the predetermined stop operation sequence. In addition, FIG. 9 shows the sequence of the stop operation in which the RT2 transfer lip wins. In order to notify the player of the order of the stop operation that will result in winning the RT2 transition lip, the pachi-slot 1 may notify the order of the stop operation. By receiving such notification, the player can shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

By the way, referring to FIG. 9, when the data pointers 5 to 9 are determined as the internal winning combination, if the first stop operation is the stop operation for the left reel 3L, the RT2 transition lip is won. There is no. In the pachi-slot 1, while the player may be notified of the order of the stop operation, the stop operation for the reels 3C and 3R other than the left reel 3L is performed as the first stop operation in a state where the stop operation is not notified. If the above is performed, a penalty (penalty) for notifying the order of the stop operation is given. Therefore, the player will perform the stop operation for the left reel 3L as the first stop operation when the stop operation is not notified.

By providing such a penalty, in a state where the notification of the stop operation is not performed, the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state basically does not occur (unless the penalty is ignored).

(RT3 transition lip)
The RT3 transfer lip is a part that may win the prize in the RT1 gaming state.
Here, in the RT1 gaming state, when the data pointers 5 to 9 described later are determined as the internal winning combination, there is a possibility that the RT3 transition rip is won. Specifically, in the RT1 gaming state, the RT3 transition lip is won only when the internal winning combination is determined and the player's stop operation sequence matches the predetermined stop operation sequence. In addition, FIG. 9 shows the sequence of the stop operation in which the RT3 transfer lip wins. In order to notify the player of the order of the stop operations that will result in winning the RT3 transition lip, the pachi-slot 1 may notify the order of the stop operations. By receiving such notification, the player can shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

[Transition of control state of sub control circuit (sub)]
FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are diagrams showing the transition of the state controlled by the sub control circuit 72 (sub game state). FIG. 3 shows a state in which the sub-control circuit 72 may shift to a sub-game state when the state controlled by the main control circuit 71 (main game state) is the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state. ing. This state includes a normal state and an ART ready state. Further, there is a chance zone (chance zone 1, chance zone 2, chance zone 3) between the normal state and the ART preparation state, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal state is changed to the chance zone. You can After the transition to the chance zone, by satisfying the condition corresponding to the transitioned chance zone, there is a possibility of transitioning to the ART advantageous to the player through the ART preparation state.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which there is a possibility of shifting to the sub game state when the main game state is the RT3 game state (ART). This state includes an addition state at the start of ART, an ART normal state, an ART addition lottery state, an ART addition state, and an ART continuous lottery state. Further, there are precursor states between the ART normal state and the ART additional lottery state, and between the ART normal state and the ART additional state, respectively.

<Control of normal state>
(Basic control)
In the sub control circuit 72, in the normal state, the mode shift lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination obtained from the main control circuit 71. Then, the chance mode 1 is entered by lottery based on the current mode (normal, high-accuracy, or ultra-high-accuracy) transferred by the mode transfer lottery and the internal winning combination obtained from the main control circuit 71. Further, the number of games played (the number of released games) is shifted to the chance zone 2. Regarding the transition to the chance zone 2, there is a fake that does not actually shift from the chance zone 2 to the ART preparation state. In this case, depending on the number of games (fake-released games) that have been exhausted, the chance zone 2 of the fake is transferred. Will be migrated. In addition, there is a case where the chance zone 3 is further shifted at the time of shifting to the chance zone 2 (fake). In any of these chance zones 1 to 3, the main control circuit 71 does not directly perform the ART lottery by the specific internal winning combination which is the result of the internal lottery in the main control circuit 71, but the sub control circuit 72. By the control of, through each chance zone (chance zones 1 to 3) (or by winning 7 sets of rips), the control state of the sub control circuit 72 (sub game state) is shifted to an ART preparation state, and the ART is performed. In the preparation state, the pushing order of the RT3 transition rep is informed, and the RT3 rep wins, so that the state shifts to ART (RT3 game state which is the main game state).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, in the sub-control circuit 72, in a normal state, a mode (normal, high-accuracy, ultra-high-accuracy) transfer lottery is performed based on an internal winning combination (FIG. 100, step). S782).

Then, in the normal state, a lottery is performed based on the mode in the normal state and the internal winning combination, and when the lottery is won, the game proceeds to the chance zone 1 through the omen game. In addition to the lottery based on the mode and the internal winning combination, the chance zone 1 may shift to the chance zone 1 through the omen game even when the ceiling is reached. The omen game is a game in which the player is made to feel the omen of the transition to ART.

Further, in the normal state, the transition to the chance zone 2 according to the number of games is also performed. In this case, there are a case of shifting to the ART preparation during the transition to the chance zone 2 and a case of returning to the normal state after shifting to the chance zone 2 (fake). In either case, first, when the predetermined number of games are exhausted, the omen state is set, and the omen effect is given to the player to make him/her feel that the state is likely to shift to some state. Specifically, in the case of transitioning from the chance zone 2 to the ART preparation state, when the number of exhausted games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) until the number of released games is exhausted, a precursory game in which an indication of a precursor is performed A number (eg 32 games) is set. Then, when this number of precursor games is exhausted (when the number of precursor games becomes “0”), the process moves to the chance zone 2. Then, when the remaining number of games (e.g., 8 games) up to the release of the number of released games is exhausted in the chance zone 2, it is notified that the lottery has been won and the ART preparation is started. On the other hand, in the case of fake, when the number of exhausted games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) until the number of unfake games is exhausted, the number of predictive games (for example, 32 games) for which the indication of the omen is performed is set. .. Then, when this number of precursor games is exhausted, the game moves to the chance zone 2. Then, in the chance zone 2, when the number of remaining games (e.g., 8 games) until the exhaustion of the number of fake cancellation games is exhausted, it is notified that the lottery has been missed, and the normal game is returned to. However, even in the case of fake, when a predetermined lottery is won and a specific winning combination (RT2 transition rip) is won, it is possible to shift to the chance zone 3 without returning to the normal state.

In addition, in FIG. 3, the normal state, the chance zone 1, the chance zone 2, and the ART preparation state are the states in which the game state of the main control circuit 71 shown in FIG. 2 is the RT1 game state, and the chance in FIG. Zone 3 is a state in which the game state of the main control circuit 71 shown in FIG. 2 is the RT2 game state. Then, when transitioning to ART through the ART preparation state, the game state of the main control circuit 71 becomes the RT3 game state. (The opportunity to move to ART)

When the player wins in the chance zone 1 (battle) in the normal state of the sub-game state (FIG. 103, step S862, step S863), the trigger for the transition to ART is the number of released games in the chance zone 2. When it arrives (FIG. 104, step S887, step S888, step S891), when 7 sets of navigation are generated in chance zone 3, and in cases other than chance zone 3, a combination of 7 rare prizes (any of 7 sets of lip) is won. This is the case (FIG. 102, step S822, step S823, step S824). When these conditions are satisfied, ART is started from the time when the RT3 shift lip is displayed in a state where the right to shift to ART is granted (in preparation for ART).

(Chance zone 1)
The chance zone 1 is a sub-game state in which, in the normal state, when the lottery based on the above-described mode and the internal winning combination is won, the chance zone 1 goes through the omen state. In the chance zone 1, a continuous effect, such as during a battle in an RPG game, is performed. Further, in the chance zone 1, the lottery determines (1) either an ally attack or an enemy attack, and (2) damage when an attack is made.

Then, if the life of the enemy becomes "0" before the life of the ally becomes "0", it shifts to the ART preparation state which is the sub game state (FIG. 103, step S862, step S863). In this ART preparation state, the pushing order for winning the RT3 transition lip is notified. Then, by displaying the RT3 shift lip, the main game state under the control of the main control circuit 71 shifts to the RT3 gaming state (ART). In this way, the chance zone 1 can be said to be a chance zone (internal winning combination-dependent type) that the player releases by himself.

(Chance zone 2)
The chance zone 2 is a sub game state in which the normal state shifts through the omen state. The number of exhausting games (the number of releasing games) that can be transferred to the chance zone 2 is determined by the sub control circuit 72 according to the mode and the set value (FIG. 100, step S783), and the number of releasing games is the number of releasing games. When the number of predictive games (for example, 32 games) is set in the sub-control circuit 72 before reaching the predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) and the number of predictive games is exhausted, the predetermined number of games up to the number of released games is reached. The chance zone 2 is executed by the number of games (for example, 8 games) which is a difference between (for example, 40 games) and the number of precursor games (for example, 32 games).

In the game immediately before shifting to the chance zone 2, the effect of closing the door is performed as an effect on the liquid crystal.

In the case of fake, the number of digesting games (number of fake releasing games) that can be transferred to the chance zone 2 (fake) is determined by the sub control circuit 72 according to the mode and the set value (FIG. 100). , Step S784), the number of predictive games (for example, 32 games) is set in the sub-control circuit 72 before the predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) before the number of exhausting games reaches the number of fake cancellation games, and the number of predictive games is exhausted. In this case, in the chance zone 2, if a lip in the RT1 is won in the next game after the transition to the chance zone 2, the pushing order for winning the RT2 transition lip is notified, and the chance of winning the RT2 transition lip is given. It is configured to transition to Zone 3 (Figure 3). In addition, regarding the notification of the push order for winning the RT2 transition lip, whether or not to notify by a lottery may be determined.

On the other hand, if the player does not win the lip during RT1 in the next game, the chance zone 2 (fake) is continued.

When the number of released games is reached, the state shifts to the ART preparation state which is the sub game state. In this ART preparation state, the pushing order for winning the RT3 transition lip is notified. Then, by displaying the RT3 shift lip, the main game state under the control of the main control circuit 71 shifts to the RT3 gaming state (ART).
In the case of a fake, basically there is no transition to ART. This is because the chance zone 2 ends when the number of fake release games is exhausted. In this way, since there is no transition to ART in the case of fake, the chance zone 3 is provided, so that an opportunity to transition from the fake to the ART via the chance zone 3 is provided.

Incidentally, the effect in the chance zone 2 is an effect in which the boss character appears when the door on the liquid crystal is opened, and in the chance zone 2, the normal boss character appears. On the other hand, in the chance zone 3, rare boss characters appear.

As described above, in the chance zone 2, the continuous effect before the transition to the ART or the continuous effect that gives a sense of expectation that the transition to the ART may be performed is performed.

(Chance zone 3)
The chance zone 3 is a sub game state in which the chance zone 2 may shift through the chance zone 2 as described above. In this chance zone 3, it is determined by lottery whether or not the pushing order of the 7-piece lip is notified at the time of winning the lip during RT2 (FIG. 105, step S916, step S917), and when the notification is made, 7 pieces are collected. , It shifts to the ART preparation state which is the sub game state. In this ART preparation state, the pushing order for winning the RT3 transition lip is notified. Then, by displaying the RT3 shift lip, the main game state under the control of the main control circuit 71 shifts to the RT3 gaming state (ART). In this way, the chance zone 3 can be said to be a chance zone (depending on the sub notification lottery) that the player releases by himself.

If the pressing order of the 7-set rep is not notified, the pressing order for winning the rep (upper tier lip, cross-down rep) that does not shift to RT1 is notified until the number of continuous games is exhausted. Then, the navigation disappears as the number of continuous games is exhausted.

(Summary of normal state)
As described above, in the normal state in the sub game state, the internal lottery is configured by shifting from the predetermined time point to the chance zone 2 when the specific number of games determined by the lottery is exhausted. Regardless of the result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation on a regular basis.

In addition, when it is decided to move to the chance zone 2 (in the case of fake) regarding the transfer of ART in the normal game state, a predetermined effect (door) is displayed at the end of the previous game at the time of the transfer, and is pushed in the next game. Based on the winning of the normal replay, the player is informed of the change to a different RT state, and is configured to move to the more advantageous chance zone 3, so that the player's intervention regarding the high or low expectation of the chance zone. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

Furthermore, the effect related to the chance zone 2 may be configured to occur when the right to shift to the ART is already given. In this case, the effect related to the chance zone 2 is the original chance zone. It is possible to further make us feel a sense of anticipation whether it is due to or due to so-called signs.

<Control of ART state>
(Basic control)
FIG. 4 shows a state transition in the sub control circuit 72 during ART. During ART, while performing navigation that does not shift to RT1 (notify the push order that the lip that moves to RT1 is not displayed, the push order that the RT1 transition pattern is not displayed) is performed, and perform the navigation of the small win that will increase the number of acquired (Step S1248 in FIG. 114, step S1276 in FIG. 115).

As shown in FIG. 4, in the sub-control circuit 72, when the ART starting from one of the sub game states during the ART is started by winning the RT3 transition lip from the normal state as the sub game state through the ART preparation state. Transition to the state where the number of games is increased. At the time of shifting to ART, it is determined how many times 7-navigation is performed (7-navi stock value) (FIG. 114, step S1243).

(Additional number of games at ART start)
In the state where the number of games at the start of ART is increased, the pushing order of 7 as many times as the number of times of navigation is notified, and the number of ART games is added every time 7 is completed (FIG. 124, step S1759).

In addition, in the state where the number of games at the start of ART is increased, whether or not to lock long when 7 are aligned is randomly determined on the main (main control circuit 71) side, and the sub (sub-control circuit 72) side is determined based on the result of the determination. Then, the number of ART games is added (FIG. 124, step S1757, step S1758). Long lock means to temporarily stop the progress of the game for a relatively long time, and in the present embodiment, the operation of the reel is stopped to visually notify the player of the long lock state. It is configured so that it can be recognized.

In addition, it is randomly determined whether or not to add each last 7 battle points used in the ART continuous lottery state (described later) (FIG. 124, step S1755). The 7-navi stock value (number of times of navi) is subtracted every time 7 sets of navi are performed (FIG. 114, step S1247), and when the 7-navi stock value (number of times of navi) becomes "0", the ART normal state is entered. The process proceeds (FIG. 124, step S1761, step S1762).

(ART normal state)
The ART normal state is a sub game state in which the number of acquired ART games is consumed.
In the ART normal state, the lottery based on the internal winning combination causes the lottery state to be added to the ART lottery state or the lottery for transitioning to the state to be added to the ART lottery (FIG. 115, step S1272). When the transfer lottery is won, the state is changed to the ART additional lottery state or the ART additional state via the omen state according to the winning content. When the transition to the ART addition state is determined, the 7-navi stock value is given (FIG. 118, step S1346), and even in the subsequent ART addition state, if 7 is aligned, a further 7-navi stock value is given. (FIG. 125, step S1785).

(Lottery with additional ART)
In the ART additional lottery state, similar to the normal state described above with reference to FIG. 3, if the enemy's life point becomes “0” (wins the battle) before the friend's life point becomes “0”, the state shifts to the ART additional state. (FIG. 117, step S1320), if the ally's life point becomes “0” (defeated in battle) before the enemy's life point becomes “0”, the state shifts to the ART normal state (FIG. 117, step S1318). ..

Note that the number of remaining ART games is not subtracted in the ART additional lottery state, but it may be subtracted, and if the remaining number of ART games is less than the average number of games in which the state continues, no transition is made. It may be configured as follows.

(Adding on ART)
Two bonuses with different expectations are provided in the ART addition state after winning the battle and transferring. The first bonus (ART addition state 1) has a relatively low expectation, and the second bonus (ART addition state 2) has a relatively high expectation value.

As described above, there is a case where the normal ART state is directly transferred to the ART addition state without going through the ART addition lottery state. In this case, the second bonus (ART addition state 2) is always selected. (FIG. 118, step S1344, step S1345). Otherwise, at the time of entry, either the first bonus (ART addition state 1) or the second bonus (ART addition state 2) is determined by lottery (FIG. 118, step S1344, step S1347). ..

The ART addition state is basically fixed to 30 games (FIG. 118, step S1342), and if the lottery is won while the navigation mode is switched within the 30 games, the push order of 7 sets is notified. (FIG. 118, step S1353). When 7 pieces have been gathered, the shift to the state of adding the number of games at the start of the next ART is confirmed. In this case, the number of ART games is not added.

In addition, only in the final game of the 30 games in the ART addition state, the lottery as to whether or not the bonus is consecutively performed is performed based on the internal winning combination. If the winning is won, the initial value of 30 games is set again. If the reach eye lip is won within 30 games in the ART addition state, the condominium is determined.

As described above, in the ART addition state, the pseudo bonus state is created by changing only the sub state. In this pseudo bonus state, the small winning combination probability does not change.

(ART continuous lottery status)
On the other hand, when the number of ART games is “0” and the 7-navi stock value is also “0” in the ART normal state, the state shifts to the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 116, step S1292, step S1293, step S1295). The ART continuous lottery state is a state where the number of ART games is consumed and there is no right to shift to the additional lottery state during the ART game or the additional state during the ART game.

In the ART continuous lottery state, the initial map is determined based on the last battle points determined in the ART start game number addition state (FIG. 119, step S1372). This map may be changed based on the internal winning combination during the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 119, step S1374).

If the map is to be continued, the game is again added to the number of games at the start of ART (FIG. 119, step S1378, step S1379), and 7 sets of navigation are performed for the number of times determined at the time of transition (FIG. 114, FIG. 114, Step S1243, step S1244, step S1244).

If the map is to end (FIG. 119, step S1376 (YES)), the navigation that does not move to RT1 ends, and as a result, the rep or RT1 transfer pattern that moves to RT1 is displayed, and ART ends. To do.

As described above, in the ART continuous lottery state, the appearance is a battle effect, and when the map is continued, the effect of winning is given, and when the map is finished, the effect of losing the battle is made.

When continuation is determined in the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 119, step S1377), the 7-navi stock value is determined and the state again shifts to the ART start game number addition state (FIG. 119, step S1379).

In addition, in the ART continuous lottery state, when the end is determined, there is no push order navigation of the small win and the replay (FIG. 119, step S1376 (YES)), and as a result, the RT transition symbol or the lip to be transitioned to RT1 (lower stage lip) , Cross app) is displayed, and ART ends.

(Save function)
During the ART (the number of games at the start of ART is added, the ART is in the normal state, the ART is added in the lottery state, and the ART is added in state), when a specific small winning combination (save combination (in the case of the present embodiment, the middle peach lip) is won), Depending on the state, at least the number of remaining games is saved and the number of saved games is loaded after the ART ends. That is, the save function is set as a privilege when the middle tier lip is won in ART.

In the case where the number of games at the start of ART is increased, after winning the winning combination (winning), "50" is added to the number of ART games at the end of the state to save (FIG. 120, step S1405 to step S1406-step). S1408-step S1409-step S1411-step S1401-step S1402-step S1403). Last battle points will also be saved.

In the case of the ART normal state, "50" is added to the number of ART games at the time of winning (or winning) the save combination to save (FIG. 120, step S1405-step S1406-step S1408-step S1409-step). S1410). Last battle points will also be saved. Further, if the right of the lottery in addition to the ART is given, the right is also saved.

In the case of the ART additional lottery state, "50" is added to the number of ART games at the time of winning (or winning) of the save combination to save (FIG. 120, step S1405-step S1406-step S1408-step S1409-step S1411). -Step S1401-Step S1402-Step S1403). Last battle points will also be saved. In addition, the winning state of the lottery in addition to ART is saved.

In the case of the ART addition state, after winning (or winning) the save combination, at the end of the next ART start game number addition state, "50" is added to the ART game number to be saved (FIG. 120, step S1405). -Step S1406-Step S1408-Step S1409-Step S1411-Step S1401-Step S1402-Step S1403). Last battle points will also be saved. In addition, the initial value of the added state of ART is saved.

In the case of the ART continuous lottery state, at the end of the next ART start game number addition state, "50" is added to the ART game number at the end and saved (FIG. 120, step S1405 to step S1406-step S1408). -Step S1409-Step S1411-Step S1401-Step S1402-Step S1403). Last battle points will also be saved. In addition, the continuation is confirmed by this save.

It should be noted that a plurality of saves are not allowed (when the middle tier tip is drawn during the save, the right to add the number of games at the start of ART is given).

The above-mentioned save data is loaded at the time of bet operation after the map ends in the ART continuous lottery state and the ART ends once.

As described above, the game has the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART, the state of normal ART, the state of adding ART, and the state of random addition of ART, and in each state, a specific small winning combination (save combination (interruption petit lip) is won. At this time, by saving at least the number of remaining games according to each state and loading it after the ART ends, it is possible to make the expectation of the ART addition at any time in the ART normal state and to add the addition, Since it will vary depending on a predetermined element (number of remaining games, game state of ART, mode, etc.) when a specific small winning combination is won, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

At the time of the above-mentioned save, in addition to the number of ART games, the effect contents (effect stage and sound effects (BGM)) at that time are also saved. For example, when a plurality of stay stages are provided, the effect contents according to the stay stages can be saved. This allows the player to easily recognize which state has been restored at the time of loading.

In the above-described ART (the number of games at the start of ART is added state, the ART normal state, the ART addition lottery state, and the ART addition state), all are in the same game state (RT3) on the main (main control circuit 71). Therefore, the 7-repeat rep is not a trigger for the game state change.

In this way, the auxiliary control circuit 72 manages the addition state at the start of ART, the ART addition state, the ART normal state, and the ART addition lottery state for performing the lottery to shift to the ART addition state, and the main control circuit 72 In 71, a specific player configured to be in the same gaming state (RT3 gaming state) and not changing the main gaming state when the transition from the ART normal state to the number of games at the start of ART is added or the state of ART is added is not changed. It is assumed that the specific symbol combination (red 7 set) related to is displayed, and the transition timing from the ART normal state to the ART additional lottery state is set as the winning of the predetermined combination, and also in the ART normal state, the specific combination. Whether or not to notify the operation procedure for displaying a specific symbol combination at the time of winning, or when the specific symbol combination is displayed, whether to add the number of games at the start of ART or add to the ART state By determining whether to shift by another lottery, etc., at any time in the ART normal state, the expectation of the player regarding the transition to the number of games at the start of ART or the state of addition to ART, and the transition to the state of additional ART lottery The feeling can be continued.

Further, on the main control circuit 71, by setting the same game state, even if the operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the notified stop operation order, for example, a change in the main game state causes the player to become unresponsive. No profit is incurred and the game store is not inadvertently injured. That is, it contributes to fair adjustment of the game.

Further, the storage area related to the control of the main control circuit 71 can be reduced, and the free area can be used for another purpose, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

[Structure of pachi-slot]
The functional flow of the pachi-slot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 shows an external structure of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment.

The pachi-slot 1 is a game machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a game ball, or a token, and a card or the like that stores information on a game value given to or given to a player. Below, it demonstrates as what uses a medal.

The casing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes the cabinet 60. Lamps 14 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front surface of the front door 2.

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

Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the front door 2. An upper effective line 8 is set in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The activated line 8 is a line for performing a winning determination which is activated by operating a bet button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22. The activated line 8 is referred to as an “effective line”.

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

Inside each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a reel backlight (not shown) is provided. The reel backlight illuminates the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from behind. Corresponding to the three symbols stopped and displayed in each of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, three reel backlights are arranged in a line vertically for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R.

These reel backlights are also used for a backlight effect generated after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. A plurality of types of backlight effects are set in association with the type of small winning combination, but are forced to end when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition corresponds to, for example, the case where the payout of medals associated with the small winning a prize is completed, the case where the automatic insertion of medals due to the prize of the replay is completed, or the case where the player cares for the medals. .. Completion of payout of medals, automatic insertion of medals, and completion of care insertion of medals is recognized by the sub CPU 81 based on the payout signal and the insertion signal transmitted from the main CPU 31 (see FIG. 6) to the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 7). To be done. The payout signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 every time one medal is paid out. The insertion signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 every time one medal is inserted without distinguishing between automatic insertion and maintenance insertion. When the backlight effect is being executed, the sub CPU 81 forcibly ends the backlight effect based on the payout signal and the input signal. More specifically, the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect when it receives the payout signal when the last one is paid out with respect to the payout signal, and with respect to the input signal, the input signal of the third card (game). When the (possible number) is received, the backlight effect is forcibly terminated.

When permission to insert medals into the next game due to completion of payout or permission to start the next game by automatic insertion or maintenance is permitted, the next game is forcibly terminated by the reel backlight. The display result can be clearly displayed to the player before the start of.

The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided above the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and produces an effect by image display. Speakers 9L and 9R are provided on the lower front of the front door 2 to produce a sound effect or a sound.

To the left of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a 7-segment display 13 including 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 13 is stored in the pachi-slot 1 inside the pachi-slot 1, the number of medals inserted into the game this time (hereinafter, the number of inserted coins), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of coins paid out). Information such as the number of medals present (hereinafter, the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

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

By pressing this bet button 11, the number of medals (3) provided for the unit game is inserted, and the predetermined display line is activated as described above. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

An input button 101 that can be operated by the player is provided on the left of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The input button 101 is composed of a plurality of key operation elements such as a cross key and an execution button. When the player operates the key operation elements, for example, the history of the game on the liquid crystal display device 5 (FIG. 109). Can be displayed later).

Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R as stop operation means for stopping the rotations of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by a player's pressing operation are provided at approximately the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10. ing. In the embodiment, the unit game basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

To the left of the front surface of the pedestal 10 is provided a settlement button 12 for switching the credit/payout of medals acquired by the player by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the settlement button 12, there is a predetermined start lever 6 as a start operation means for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R by rotating the reel by the rotation operation of the player. It is attached so that it can rotate freely within the angle range.

A medal payout outlet 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid out medals are provided on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2. In addition, a waist panel 20 having a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the surface of the lower part of the front door 2 which is sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving portion 16 from above. Has been.

Grips 47 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 60, and are easy to carry when the pachi-slot 1 is installed.

[Circuit Structure of Pachi-Slot]
The above is the description of the structure of the pachi-slot 1. Next, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment.

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

The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, and data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

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

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives inputs from switches and controls the operations of peripheral devices such as the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). Further, the input button switch 101S detects that the input button 101 has been operated by the player.

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

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

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

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

The main CPU 31 counts the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index, so that the rotation angle of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (mainly, the reels 3L and 3C, 3R manages how many symbols are rotated), and the positions of the respective symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

The display drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. Further, the hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged from the hopper 40 to the outside has reached the payout number.

(External terminal board)
The external terminal board 17 outputs a start signal indicating that the signal is output from the start switch 6S, a signal indicating that the signal is transferred to the ART, etc. to the outside. A signal from the external terminal board 17 is input to an external device 18 such as a calling device or a hall computer.

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

Here, the calling device, which is an example of the external device 18, calls a store clerk at a game hall, but generally has a function of displaying data and is also called a data display. As a general function, the calling device can display the number of big bonuses and the number of regular bonuses, and can also display the number of games required between bonuses as a bonus history. The calling device can display a history such as the number of bonuses and the total number of games for several days including the current day, and for the bonus of the day, the number of games required between bonuses can be displayed as a history. Regarding information such as various histories, it is possible to switch the displayed information by operating the operation buttons provided on the calling device.

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

For such a calling device, a signal indicating the transition from the pachi-slot 1 to the ART is generated in the main control circuit 71 when the RT3 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, and the external terminal board 17 is turned on. Sent through. In the case of the present embodiment, by turning on/off external signals 1 and 2 to be described later output to the calling device at predetermined timing, it is displayed that 7 sets of replies are displayed on the calling device or RT3. The game status is displayed.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 7 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment.

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

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect contents and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub RAM 83 is provided with an AT set counter, an extended game counter, a stock counter, a penalty counter, an ART counter, etc., which will be described later. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 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 71 to determine and register effect contents (effect data) based on the communication content, and a liquid crystal based on the determined effect content. An animation task for controlling the display of images on the display device 5, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 14, a sound control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 9L, 9R, and the like are included.

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

Further, the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9L and 9R, and the lamp 14 are connected to the sub control circuit 72 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

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

Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 88, the audio RAM 89, the A/D converter 90, and the amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM through the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the effect contents. In addition, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 in accordance with the lamp data specified by the effect contents.

[Structure of data table stored in main ROM]
The configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot 1 has been described above. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination (MB game state)]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a relationship between an internal winning combination in the MB gaming state and a winning combination (display combination) depending on the stop operation order.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachi-slot 1, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations, and any one of the winning combinations determined as internal winning combinations is determined as shown in FIG. The prizes are awarded according to the order of stop operations.
For example, in the case of winning numbers 1 to 5, any one of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left and right, center right left), and right first stop (right left middle, right center left) is pressed. Even in the case of the order, one of the special winning combinations A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 6, in the case of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), and in the case of the middle left and right pushing order of the middle first stop, which of the special winning combinations B is displayed as a stop, and the middle first One of the special small wins A is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle right, left left pressing order and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) pressing order.

In the winning numbers 7 to 21, any one of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left and right, center right left), right first stop (right left middle, right center left) is selected. Also in this case, one of the special winning combinations A is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning numbers 22 to 23, in the case of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), any of the special small wins B is displayed as a stop, and the middle first stop (center left and right, center right left) and the right first stop In the case of the pressing order (middle right, middle left, right middle left), one of the special winning combinations A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 24 to 25, the left first stop (left middle right, left right middle), the middle first stop (middle left right, middle right left) in the middle right left pushing order, and the right first stop ( In the case of right-left-middle, right-middle-left), one of the special small wins A is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle left and right pressing order in the first middle stop, one of the special small wins B is stopped and displayed.

In the case of the winning numbers 26 to 29, in the case of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), any of the special small wins B is displayed as a stop, the middle first stop (center left and right, center right left) and the right first stop. In the case of the pressing order (middle right, middle left, right middle left), one of the special winning combinations A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 30 to 33, the left first stop (left center right, left right center), the middle first stop (center left, right, middle right left) in the middle right left pushing order, and the right first stop ( In the case of right-left-middle, right-middle-left), one of the special small wins A is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle left and right pressing order in the first middle stop, one of the special small wins B is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 34 to 35, whichever of the special small wins B is stopped and displayed in the case of the left first stop (left center right, left right center) and in the middle first left stop pressing order of the center left and right, One of the special small wins A is displayed in a stopped state in the case of the middle right/left pressing order among the first stops and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) pressing order.

In the winning number 36, in the case of any of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left and right, center right left), right first stop (right left center, right center left) Also, one of the special small wins B is stopped and displayed.

In the present embodiment, even if the MB is activated, there is no change in the RT game state, which is the main game state, so during the MB game state, the lottery for each replay according to the RT game state at that time is randomly selected. Done. In this case, the winning small prize changes according to the winning replay and the stop operation sequence. Here, since the MB game state is configured to end with payout of more than 13 cards, when the special small combination A in which the number of payouts is defined to be 14 is won, the MB game is executed in one game. The state will end. However, in the case of winning the special small combination B in which the payout number is defined as 13, it is possible to continue the MB gaming state for two games.

Specifically, when the number of inserted coins is 3 and the special small role A wins (14), the MB ends in one game, and the player's acquired number is 11 (special small part A Prize (14)-Number of inserted (3) = Number of acquired (11). On the other hand, when the number of inserted coins is 3 and the special small prize B is won (13 coins), the MB ends in two games, and the number of coins acquired by the player is 21 (special small combination). B winning (13)-inserted number (3) + special small prize A winning (14)-inserted number (3) = acquired number (21).

When the main gaming state is the general gaming state, it is a trigger for the ART lottery, and in ART, it is a specific winning combination that triggers the lottery such as adding the number of ART games. The handling of these lottery is controlled by the sub-control circuit 72. There is a special small combination A and a special small combination B which are the same as above, the special small combination A has 6 payouts regardless of the pressing order, and the special small combination B has 66 pieces when the specific reel is first stopped, etc. When the reels are stopped for the first time, stop control is performed so that 14 reels are paid out, and during the ART, when the special winning combination B is won, a notification for stopping the other reels for the first stop is performed.

Specifically, in the figure showing the relationship between the internal winning combination in the non-MB game state and the winning combination (display combination) according to the stop operation sequence, which will be described later in FIG. 9, the winning number 43 (watermelon A (FIG. 14) ) Is a winning combination in which 6 pieces are paid out regardless of the pressing order, and a winning number 44 (watermelon B (FIG. 14)) is a combination in which the first stop is middle or rightward and 14 pieces are distributed. The roles are the same in the control of the sub control circuit 72. In the general game state, the penalties are stipulated except for the first stop on the left side. Therefore, the watermelons A and B both have 6 payouts and are indistinguishable. On the other hand, during the ART, since there is no penalty, 14 sheets are paid out by the first stop in the middle or right pushing, so even if they are the same in the control of the sub control circuit 72, the main control circuit 71 The player can obtain a larger number of cards.

In this way, the winning combination in which a larger number of coins are paid out during the ART (any of the special small winning combinations A) is the same as the winning combination displayed in MB. In other words, in the sub game state, the winning combination that is treated as a watermelon winning combination is configured to win during the ART. That is, in the watermelon B, the winning combination of 14 coins is the same as the prize to be won in the MB.

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination (non-MB game state)]
FIG. 9 shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination (display combination) depending on the stop operation sequence.
In the pachi-slot 1, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously determined as internal winning combinations, and one of the winning combinations determined as internal winning combinations is awarded in the order of stop operations as shown in FIG. It is like this.

For example, in the case of winning number 1, one of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left right, center right left), and right first stop (right left middle, right center left) is selected. Even in the case, any of the middle rips is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning number 2, in the case of any of the left 1st stop (left center right, left and right middle), the middle 1st stop (center left and right, center right left), and the right 1st stop (right left middle, right middle left) Also, any of the middle_7 lip or the upper_7 lip is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning number 3, in the case of any of the left 1st stop (left center right, left right center), the middle 1st stop (center left and right, center right left), and the right 1st stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, any one of the middle_7 Reps is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning number 4, in the case of any one of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left and right, center right left), right first stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, any of the upper _7 rep, any of the lower _7, the cross up _7, or the cross down _7 is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 5 to 9, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left center right, left center), one of the middle rips is stopped and displayed.

Also, in the case of winning numbers 5 to 6, in the middle first stop, one of the RT2 transition lips is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, and in the case of the middle right and left pushing order, one of the middle stage lip or One of the crossdown replies is stopped.

Also, in the case of winning numbers 5 to 6, in the right first stop, one of the RT3 transition lips is displayed as a stop in the case of the right-left middle push order, and in the case of the right-middle-left push order, one of the middle-stage lips is displayed. Alternatively, either one of the cross down replies is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 7, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, either one of the middle tiers or the cross-down lips is stopped and displayed, and in the middle right, left pushing order, any of the RT2 transition lips. Is displayed.

Also, in the case of winning number 7, in the case of the right first left stop pressing order of the right first stop, either the middle stage lip or the crossdown lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right middle left pressing order, RT3 is displayed. One of the migration replies is stopped.

In the winning number 8, one of the RT3 transition lips is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle first stop and the middle left and right pushing order, and either the middle stage lip or the cross down lip is displayed in the middle right, left pushing order. Is displayed.

Also, in the case of winning number 8, one of the RT2 transition lips is displayed as a stop in the right first stop of the right first stop, and one of the middle tiers or the cross is pressed in the right middle left push order. One of the downloads is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 9, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, either one of the middle tiers or the cross-down lips is stopped and displayed, and in the middle right, left pushing order, any of the RT3 transition lips. Is displayed.

In the case of the winning number 9, in the case of the right first left stop pressing order of the right first stop, either the middle stage lip or the cross-down lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right middle left pressing order, RT2 is displayed. One of the migration replies is stopped.

In the winning numbers 10 to 33, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left middle), either the lower stage lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning numbers 10 to 11, in the case of the pushing order of the first stop in the middle (left middle right, middle left and right), any of 7 replies (any of middle _7 rep, any of upper _7 rep, lower _) Any of 7 Reps, any of Cross-up_7 Reps, and any of Cross-down_7 Reps) are stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 10, in the case of the right-left middle push order in the first right stop, either the upper-stage lip or the cross-down lip is stopped and displayed, and the right-middle-left push order, the lower-stage lip Either or the cross-up display is stopped.

In the case of winning number 11, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up replies is displayed as a stop in the case of the right first stop in the right first stop, and the upper tier is pressed in the case of the right middle left push order. Or any of the crossdown replies is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 12, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right push order, either the upper stage lip or the cross down lip is displayed as a stop, and the middle right left push order, the lower stage lip Alternatively, either one of the cross appli is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 13, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, either the lower stage lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed, and in the middle right left pushing order, either the upper stage lip Alternatively, either one of the cross down replies is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the case of the winning numbers 12 to 13, in the case of the pressing order of the right first stop (middle right, middle left), any of the 7 lips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 14 to 15, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, either the upper row lip or the cross-down lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right left pushing order, the lower row Either one of the rep or the cross-up rep is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 14, any one of the 7 rep's is displayed as a stop in the right first left stop order in the right first stop, and one of the lower tiers or the cross-up replies is displayed in the right middle left press order. Is displayed as a stop.

In the winning number 15, in the case of the right-left middle push order in the first right stop, either the lower tier lip or the cross-up lip is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the right-middle left push order, 7 rep Is displayed as a stop.

In the winning numbers 16 to 17, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up replies is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right left pushing order, the upper tier Either one of the Lips or the Crossdown Lip is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 16, in the case of the right first stop in the right first stop, any one of the 7 rep's is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right middle left push order, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up rep Is displayed as a stop.

In the case of winning number 17, one of the lower tiers or one of the cross-up replies is displayed as a stop in the case of the right first left pushing order in the right first stop, and 7 replies in the case of the right middle left pushing order. Is displayed as a stop.

In the winning number 18, any one of the 7 lips is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle first stop in the middle first stop, and one of the lower tiers or the cross-up replies is displayed in the case of the middle right, left push order. One of them is stopped.

In the winning number 19, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up replies is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left/right pressing order in the middle first stop, and 7 replies in the middle right/left pressing order. One of them is stopped.

In the winning numbers 18 to 19, in the right first stop, in the case of the push order in the right and left, one of the upper tiers or the cross-down lip is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the push order in the right, middle and left, Either one of the lower lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 20, in the case of the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, one of the 7 lips is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the middle right and left pushing order, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up One of them is stopped.

In the winning number 21, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up replies is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left/right pressing order in the middle first stop, and 7 replies in the middle right/left pressing order. One of them is stopped.

In the winning numbers 20 to 21, in the right first stop, in the case of the right-left middle push order, one of the lower-stage lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right-middle left push order, Either one of the upper tiers or the crossdown rep is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 22 to 23, in the case of the pressing order of the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), any one of the 7 lips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 22, in the case of the right first left stop in the right first stop, one of the upper tiers or the crossdown rep is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right center left, the lower tier Or either of the cross-ups is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 23, in the case of the right first left stop in the right first stop, either the lower stage lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right middle left push order, the upper stage lip Or any of the crossdown replies is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 24, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right push order, either the upper stage lip or the cross down lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right, left push order, the lower stage lip Either one of them or the cross app is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 25, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, either the lower stage lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right left pushing order, the upper stage lip Either of them or either of the crossdown replies is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 24 to 25, in the case of the pressing order of the right first stop (middle right, middle left), any one of the 7 lips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 26 to 27, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, one of the upper tiers or one of the crossdown lips is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right left pushing order, the lower tier Either one of the rep or the cross-up rep is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 26, of the first stop on the right side, any of the 7 rep's is stopped and displayed in the case of the push order of the right and left, and in the case of the push order of the right, middle and left, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up rep Is displayed as a stop.

In the case of winning number 27, in the case of the right first left stop in the right first stop, either the lower stage lip or the cross-up lip is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the right middle left push order, 7 Is displayed as a stop.

In the winning numbers 28 to 29, in the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, one of the lower row lip or the cross-up lip is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the middle right left pushing order, the upper row Either one of the Lips or the Crossdown Lip is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 28, in the right first stop, in the case of the right-left middle push order, any of the 7 rep's is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right-middle-left push order, the lower tier lip or the cross-up rep Is displayed as a stop.

In the winning number 29, in the case of the right first left stop in the right first stop, either the lower stage lip or the cross-up lip is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the right middle left push order, 7 Is displayed as a stop.

In the winning number 30, in the middle first stop, one of the 7 lips is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, and in the case of the middle right and left pushing order, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up rep One of them is stopped.

In the win number 31, one of the lower tiers or one of the cross-up replies is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left/right pressing order in the middle first stop, and 7 replies of the middle right/left pressing order. One of them is stopped.

In the winning numbers 30 to 31, in the right first stop, in the case of the right-left middle push order, either one of the upper tiers or the cross-down lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right-center-left push order, Either one of the lower lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 32, in the case of the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, any of the 7 lip is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the middle right left pushing order, one of the lower tiers or the cross-up lip One of them is stopped.

In the win number 33, in the case of the middle first stop, in the case of the middle left and right pushing order, one of the lower lip or the cross-up lip is displayed as a stop, and in the case of the middle right left pushing order, 7 lip One of them is stopped.

In the winning numbers 32 to 33, in the case of the right-left middle push order in the right first stop, either one of the lower-stage lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right-center-left push order, Either one of the upper tiers or the crossdown rep is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning number 34, in the case of any of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left right, center right left), and right first stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, one of the middle peach tips is stopped and displayed.

In the win number 35, in the case of any one of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), the middle first stop (center left right, center right left), the right first stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, one of the reach-eye lip is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning number 36, when the left first stop (left center right, left right center) is pressed, one of the upper bells is displayed as a stop, and the middle first stop (center left and right, center right left) or right first stop In any of the pressing order (middle right, left middle, left), one of the special winning combinations B is stopped and displayed.

In the case of the winning number 37, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left right middle), one of the upper bells 1 and 2 with the correct pressed position, or one of the RT1 transition symbols with the incorrect pressed position It will be stopped. The "press position correct answer" constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols (4 symbols) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that there is a design, and that design can be stopped on an effective line (in the case of the present embodiment, only upper stage-upper stage-upper stage (top line)).

In the winning number 38, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, right middle), one of the upper bells 3 and 4 with the correct pressed position, or one of the RT1 transition symbols with the incorrect pressed position It will be stopped.

In the case of the winning number 39, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left right middle), one of the upper bells 5 and 6 with the correct pressed position, or one of the RT1 transition symbols with the incorrect pressed position It will be stopped.

In the case of the winning number 40, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), one of the upper bells 1 and 2 with the correct pressed position, or one of the RT1 transition symbols with the incorrect pressed position It will be stopped.

In the case of the winning number 41, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left center right, left center), either the upper bell 3 or 4 at the pressed position correct answer, or one of the RT1 transition symbols at the pressed position incorrect answer It will be stopped.

In the winning number 42, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left right middle), either the upper bell 5 or 6 with the correct pressed position, or one of the RT1 transition symbols with the incorrect pressed position It will be stopped.

In the case of winning numbers 37 to 42, when the middle first stop (middle left, right, middle right left) is pressed, one of the middle bells is displayed as a stop and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) is pressed. In the case of, one of the irregular bells is stopped and displayed.

In the win number 43, in the case of any of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left and right, center right left), and right first stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, any of the upper watermelons, any of the cross-up watermelons, or any of the cross-down watermelons is stopped and displayed at the correct answer of the pressed position.

In the case of winning number 44, when the left first stop (left center right, left right center) is pressed, either the upper watermelon, the cross-up watermelon, or the cross-down watermelon is stopped at the correct position. Then, in the case of the pressing order of the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left) or the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left), one of the special small wins A is stopped and displayed.

In the case of winning number 45, in the case of any of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left and right, center right left), right first stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, any one of the cherries 1, 2, 4, 6 to 10, 13, and 14 is stopped and displayed at the correct pressed position.

In the win number 46, in the case of any of the left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left right, center right left), right first stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, any of the cherries 1 to 8, 11, 12, and 16 to 20 is stopped and displayed at the correct answer of the pressed position.

In the case of winning number 47, in the case of any of the pushing order of left first stop (left center right, left right center), middle first stop (center left and right, center right left), right first stop (right left middle, right center left) Also, any of the MB (middle bonus) is stopped and displayed.

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

The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and data (hereinafter, symbol code) that identifies the type of symbol arranged at each position.

In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the positions of the symbols existing in the middle of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are set to "0", and the symbols are arranged in the order of proceeding in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. "0" to "20" are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, while managing how many symbols have been rotated after the reel index is detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions and positions of the symbols mainly present in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and It is possible to always manage the type of symbol.

<Design code table>
The symbol code table shown in FIG. 10 stores codes for identifying the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbols used in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are “red 7A”, “red 7B”, “peach”, “watermelon”, “bell A”, “bell B”, “bell C”, “replay A”. , "Replay B" and "Cherry".

In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "red 7A" symbol (symbol code 1). "00000010" is assigned as data to the "red 7B" symbol (symbol code 2). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "peach" symbol (symbol code 3). For the "watermelon" symbol (symbol code 4), "00000100" is assigned as data. For the "bell A" symbol (symbol code 5), "00000101" is assigned as data. For the "bell B" symbol (symbol code 6), "00000110" is assigned as data. For the "bell C" symbol (symbol code 7), "00000111" is assigned as data. For the "Replay A" symbol (symbol code 8), "00001000" is assigned as data. For the "Replay B" symbol (symbol code 9), "00001001" is assigned as data. For the "cherry" symbol (symbol code 10), "00001010" is assigned as data.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 12.

In the pachi-slot 1, as the internal lottery table, an internal lottery table for non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 11 and an internal lottery table for MB gaming state shown in FIG. 12 are prepared. These tables are stored in the main ROM 32.

As shown in FIG. 11, the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state has a data pointer and a data pointer according to a winning number for each of the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state and RT3 gaming state. The lottery value is specified. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of the lottery performed by referring to the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state, and is used for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. Used as data.

In the present embodiment, random number values for lottery extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 65535” are sequentially subtracted by lottery values according to each winning numbers, and whether the result of the subtraction is negative or not. The internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not (so-called “carrying” has occurred).

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

In the present embodiment, the type of internal winning combination determined by properly using the internal lottery table for each gaming state (general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state and RT3 gaming state) The winning probability is changed, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are undulated.

Specifically, in the non-MB gaming state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11, only the replay of the winning number 1 is won as the replay in the lottery value of the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state) (winning numbers 2 to 35). The lottery value of the replay is "0"), while the lottery value of the replay of the winning number 1 is "0" in the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, and the replay of the winning number 1 is not won.

As a lottery value in the RT1 gaming state, lottery values other than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers 2 to 9 as replays. That is, the replays of winning numbers 2 to 9 may be won as the replays.

As a lottery value in the RT2 gaming state, lottery values other than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers 10 to 21 as replays. That is, the replays of the winning numbers 10 to 21 may be won as the replays.

As a lottery value in the RT3 gaming state, lottery values other than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers 22 to 35 as replays. That is, the replays of the winning numbers 22 to 35 may be won as the replays.

The internal lottery table for non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 11 is a table used in the case of a specific set value, and in the present embodiment, a table corresponding to each set value is stored in the main ROM 32. ing.

Further, FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for the MB game state used in the MB game state. This MB gaming state internal lottery table is stored in the main ROM 32.

The internal lottery table for this MB gaming state is also the same as the internal lottery table for non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 11, for each general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state and RT3 gaming state. , A data pointer and a lottery value are defined according to the winning numbers. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of the lottery performed by referring to the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state, and is used for designating an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table described later. Used as data.

Specifically, in the internal lottery table for non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 12, only the replay of winning number 1 is won as a replay in the lottery value of the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state) (winning numbers 2 to 35). The lottery value of the replay is "0"), while the lottery value of the replay of the winning number 1 is "0" in the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, and the replay of the winning number 1 is not won.

As a lottery value in the RT1 gaming state, lottery values other than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers 2 to 9 as replays. That is, the replays of winning numbers 2 to 9 may be won as the replays.

As a lottery value in the RT2 gaming state, lottery values other than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers 10 to 21 as replays. That is, the replays of the winning numbers 10 to 21 may be won as the replays.

As a lottery value in the RT3 gaming state, lottery values other than 0 are assigned to the winning numbers 22 to 35 as replays. That is, the replays of the winning numbers 22 to 35 may be won as the replays.

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

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

The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R which are allowed to be displayed along the pay line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "miss", which means that any display of the symbol combinations defined by the symbol combination table is not permitted.

13 to 15 are internal winning combination determination tables that define internal winning combinations corresponding to the small win/replay data pointers 0 to 82, and FIG. 16 is an internal winning combination corresponding to the bonus data pointers 0 and 1. It is an internal winning combination determination table that defines a winning combination.

In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the bonus data pointer becomes “1” only when the winning number 47 is internally won, and when the other winning numbers are won, the bonus data is The pointer is "0".

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 17 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to a bonus, FIGS. 18 and 19 show a symbol combination table corresponding to a replay, and FIG. 20 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to a small winning combination. 21 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to the RT transition symbol.

In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R along the activated line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined to be a prize, and the medal is given. Benefits such as payout, operation of replay, operation of replay time (RT), and the like are given to the player.

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

As shown in FIG. 17, in the symbol combination table related to bonuses, the symbol combinations of the middle bonuses (MB) 1 to 10 which are the display combinations related to the bonus, the storage area types thereof, and the number of payouts are defined. .. In the case of the present embodiment, the payout number of medals is 0 when MB1 to MB10 are selected as the display combination.

As shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, in the symbol combination table relating to replay, as the display combination, the middle tiers 1 to 4, the upper tiers 1 and 2, the lower tiers 1 to 6, the cross up lips 1 and 2, the cross down replies. 1-8, middle _7 rep 1-12, upper _7 rep 1-8, lower _7 rep 1-3, cross up _7 rep 1-6, cross down _7 rep 1-6, reach eye lip 1 ˜42, RT2 transition lips 1 to 4, RT3 transition lips 1 to 4, middle tier lip lip 1 to 12, symbol combinations, storage area types, and payout numbers are defined. In the case of the present embodiment, the payout number of medals is 0 when the display combination relating to these replays is determined as the display combination. When these replays are determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. The replay time is activated or ended according to the type of replay determined as the display combination.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the symbol combination table related to the small winning combination, the special small winning combinations A1 to A5, the special small winning combinations B1 to B5, the upper watermelons 1 to 2, and the cross-up watermelons 1 to 4 which are the display winning combinations related to the small winning combinations. , Cross-down watermelons 1 to 6, middle bells, upper bells 1 to 6, irregular bells 1 to 6, cherries 1 to 20, symbol combinations of these storage areas, and payout numbers are defined. In the case of the present embodiment, as the display combination, special small winning combinations A1 to A5, special small winning combinations B1 to B5, upper watermelons 1 to 2, cross up watermelons 1 to 4, cross down watermelons 1 to 6, middle bells, upper bells When any one of 1 to 6, irregular bells 1 to 6 and cherries 1 to 20 is determined, the medals are paid out (hereinafter, the winning combination in which the medals are paid out is generically referred to as "all small wins". Sometimes). The payout number is regulated according to the number of inserted coins, and is paid out within a predetermined upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 20, the payout number of medals for each display combination is 14 special small wins A1 to A5, 13 special small wins B1 to B5, upper watermelons 1 and 2, cross-up watermelons. 1-4, 6 cross-down watermelons 1-6, 9 middle bells, 3 upper bells 1-6, 1 irregular bell 1-6, 1-20 cherry Is 4 sheets.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the symbol combination table relating to the RT transition symbol, the symbol combination of the RT transition symbols 1 to 4 which is the display combination relating to the RT transition symbol, the storage area type of these, and the payout number are defined. ing. In the case of the present embodiment, as the display combination, the number of medals to be paid out when these RT operation symbols are determined is zero. When the RT operation symbol is determined as the display combination, the operation of the replay time (RT1 game state) is performed.

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

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 22 shows the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 24 in which data indicating the internal winning combinations are stored. The size of each storage area of these internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 24 is 1 byte. Therefore, the total size of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 24 is 24 bytes. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. In the illustrated example, the contents (internal winning combination) stored in the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 24 are defined as data (storage area type) in the internal winning combination determination tables shown in FIGS. There is.

In the illustrated internal winning combination storing area, the internal winning combination storing areas 2 to 23 are omitted, but the internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the storage area type in the symbol combination table. Bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 correspond to the middle bonus (MB), bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 24 corresponds to the cherry 14, bit 1 corresponds to the cherry 15, and bit 2 is the cherry. 16 corresponds to, bit 3 corresponds to cherry 17, bit 4 corresponds to cherry 18, bit 5 corresponds to cherry 19, and bit 6 corresponds to cherry 20. Bit 7 is unused.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 23 shows the symbol code storage areas 1 to 25 in which data indicating the symbol code storage area is stored. The size of each of these symbol code storage areas 1 to 25 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 25 bytes. The symbol code storage area stores data indicating a winning combination on the spinning reel. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotating, all the winning combinations are possible, so that "1" is stored in all the corresponding bits of the symbol code storage area. After that, when the left reel 3L is stopped (the reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that cannot be won due to the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to "0".

In the illustrated symbol code storage area, bits 0 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 1 correspond to MB1 to 8 and bits 0 to 3 of the symbol code storage area 25 correspond to RT1 transition symbols 1 to 4. In this embodiment, bits 4 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 25 are unused.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 24 shows a display combination storing area 1 to a display combination storing area 25 in which data indicating a display combination (winning operation flag) is stored. The size of each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 25 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 25 bytes. The value in the symbol code storage area is directly reflected in the display combination storage area. Therefore, the display combination storing area is updated every time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The value of the display combination storing area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

In the illustrated display combination storing area, although illustration of the symbol code storing areas 2 to 24 is omitted, bits 0 to 7 of the symbol code storing area 1 correspond to MBs 1 to 8 and bit 0 of the display combination storing area 25. 3 to 3 correspond to the RT1 transition patterns 1 to 4. In this embodiment, bits 4 to 7 of the display combination storing area 25 are unused.
Although the contents of the symbol code storage areas 2 to 24 are omitted in FIG. 23, the contents stored in these storage areas 2 to 24 are the storage areas of the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 17 to 21. It is as specified in the type.

[Pressing order storage area]
FIG. 25 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. This pressing order storage area is one byte whose size is from bit 0 to bit 7. Bit 0 has a pressing order of “left→middle→right” and bit 1 has a pressing order of “left→right→middle”. , Bit 2 is "middle → left → right", bit 3 is "middle → right → left", bit 4 is "right → left → middle", bit 5 is The pressing order corresponds to “right→middle→left”. In bits 0 to 5, "0" represents invalid and "1" represents valid. In the present embodiment, bits 6 and 7 of the pressing order storage area are unused.

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

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 26 is an operation stop button in which data indicating an effective stop button which is the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R pressed this time and the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R in which the pressing operation is effective is also stored. Indicates the storage area. This operation stop button storage area is one byte whose size is from bit 0 to bit 7. Bit 0 is "left stop button operation", bit 1 is "middle stop button operation", and bit 2 is "right". "Stop button operation" corresponds to bit 4 "left stop button operation valid", bit 5 "medium stop button operation valid", and bit 6 "right stop button operation valid". In bits 0 to 2, "0" represents no operation, "1" represents operation, and in bits 4 to 6, "0" represents invalid and "1" represents valid. In the embodiment, the bits 3 and 7 of the operation stop button storage area are unused.

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

[Game status flag storage area]
FIG. 27 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state is stored. This game state flag storage area is one byte consisting of bits 0 to 7, and bit 0 is in the MB game state, bit 1 is in the CB game state, bit 2 is in the RT1 game state, and bit 3 is in the bit state. Bit 4 corresponds to the RT2 gaming state, respectively. In this embodiment, bits 5 to 7 in the game state flag storage area are unused.

The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming state. For example, if the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, "1" is stored in bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area. When all the bits in the game state flag storage area are "0", the main CPU 31 identifies the current game state as a general game state (RT0 game state).

[Carryover area storage area]
FIG. 28 shows a carryover combination storage area 1 and a carryover combination storage area 2 in which data representing a carryover combination is stored. The size of each of the carryover combination storage areas 1 and 2 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 2 bytes. Bits 0 to 7 of the internal carryover combination storing area 1 and bits 0 to 1 of the internal carryover combination storing area 2 correspond to MBs, and when the internal winning combination MB is determined as a result of the internal lottery processing, the internal carryover combination storing area 1 "1" is stored in any one of bits 0 to 7 or bits 0 to 1 in the carryover combination storage area 2.

By storing "1" in the carryover combination storing area, it is possible to determine that the MB is won. The state in which "1" is stored in these carryover combination storing areas is held until the combination of symbols corresponding to MB is displayed on the pay line. That is, when the MB is won, at least one unit game until the combination of these bonus symbols is displayed on the pay line as the display combination, bits 0 to 7 of the carryover combination storage area 1 or the carryover combination storage area. The state where "1" is stored in bits 0 to 1 of 2 is held. From the unit game that wins the MB to the unit game that wins the prize, maintaining the state where "1" is stored in these bits is called so-called "carryover". The MBs stored in the carryover combination storage areas 1 and 2 are called "carryover combinations".

[Entrance priority data storage area]
FIG. 29 shows an attraction priority data storage area in which priority attraction priority data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. This attraction-in priority data storage area is provided in the main RAM 33.
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. Each attraction-in priority data storage area stores priority attraction-in priority data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the attraction-in priority data storage area. Priority attraction-in order data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, the combination of symbols relating to any display combination or a part thereof is along the winning line (effective line). It is data indicating whether to be displayed.

[Priority order table]
The priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding pieces will be described with reference to FIG. This priority order table is provided in the main RAM 33.

The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces in correspondence with the number of sliding pieces determination data and the priority order. For example, when the number-of-slides determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table, and determines the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number-of-slip determination data “0” and the priority “5”. Is acquired, it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then, similarly, in the order of the priority order “4” to the priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order "5" is appropriate first, and finally whether the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order "1" is appropriate. Basically, the priority order "1" is basically determined as the number of sliding pieces.

[Priority table for MB gaming state]
Referring to FIG. 31, the MB game state priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding pieces will be described. This MB priority order table is provided in the main RAM 33.

The MB gaming state priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data and the priority order in the MB gaming state. For example, when the number-of-slides determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table, and determines the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number-of-slip determination data “0” and the priority “5”. Is acquired, it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then, similarly, determination is performed in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”.

[Circuitary stop number selection table]
The rotation cylinder stop number selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
The rotation stop number selection table associates a winning number with a spinning cylinder stop number. The spinning cylinder stop number is defined for each of the non-MB gaming state and the MB gaming state. When the winning number is determined, the spinning cylinder stop number selection table is referred to, and the spinning cylinder stop number corresponding to the determined winning number is selected.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
The reel stop initialization table will be described with reference to FIG. In the reel stop initialization table, various information (pull-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, stop table selection data group) used for stop control is defined in association with the spinning cylinder stop number. Withdrawal priority table number, which of the symbols that may be displayed among the symbols arranged on the spinning reels 3L, 3C, 3R (the symbol corresponding to the symbol determined as the internal winning combination) is given priority This is information for discriminating the attraction-in priority table for discriminating whether or not to display the symbols for each of the symbol positions "0" to "20". The pull-in priority table selection table number is information for determining the pull-in priority table number according to the order of the stop operation.

The stop table selection data group is, for example, data representing the stop table numbers used at the first stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the stop table numbers used at the second and third stops.

When the spinning reel stop number corresponding to the determined winning number is selected, the reel stop initialization table is referred to, and various information associated with the selected spinning reel stop number is called.

[Incoming priority table]
By referring to the pull-in priority table selection table (not shown), the pull-in priority table according to the order of the stop operation of the stop button is selected. As the pull-in priority table selection table, the pull-in priority order table is selected according to the stop operation order so that the stop control is performed as described in "Relationship diagram between internal winning combination and winning combination by different stop operation order". Is configured to be.

The attraction priority table shown in FIG. 34 is a table in which the priority is defined for each winning combination, and the winning combination for each table is different.

For example, in FIG. 34, when the pull-in priority table number “00” is selected, all of the upper bells having the first priority are given the highest priority and drawn. Also, depending on the timing of the stop operation of the stop button, when the upper bell is not pulled in, the stop control is performed so that all the RT1 transition symbols having the second priority are pulled in.

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

[Release table for number of released games]
The release game number random determination table shown in FIG. 35 is a table referred to when the release game number is randomly determined in the initialization command reception process (FIG. 100) described later and the ART end process (FIG. 126) described later. Is. In this release game number lottery table, the number of release games of 1 to 1300 is divided into 100 games for each mode (normally, high probability (high accuracy), and ultra high probability (ultra high accuracy)). The lottery value (random number value) corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 is defined.

For example, when the set value is 1, the lottery value is set to 384 in the normal mode release games 1 to 100.

Note that, in the case of the present embodiment, the lottery value is set in units of 100 games as described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery value may be set in units of one game, for example. Alternatively, the number of released games may be determined by performing lottery separately from the determined number of games.

Further, in each game range, a specific number of games (for example, the lower two digits “02” and “46” may be easily determined.

[Number of fake cancellation games lottery table]
The fake cancellation game number lottery table shown in FIG. 36 has a process at the time of receiving an initialization command (FIG. 100) described later, a process 1 in chance zone 2 described later (FIG. 104) and a process 1 in chance zone 3 described later (FIG. 105). ) Is a table that is referred to when the number of fake release games is randomly determined. In this fake cancellation game number random determination table, the number of cancellation games of 1 to 600 is divided into 100 games for each mode (usually, high probability (high probability)), and the setting values 1 to 6 are set for each 100 games. The lottery value (random number value) is specified.

For example, in the normal mode fake release games 1 to 100, when the set value is 1, the lottery value is defined to be 1096.

Note that, in the case of the present embodiment, the lottery value is set in units of 100 games as described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lottery value may be set in units of one game, for example. Alternatively, the number of released games may be determined by performing lottery separately from the determined number of games.

Further, in each game range, a specific number of games (for example, the lower two digits “02” and “46” may be easily determined.

Further, the number of fake cancellation games may be determined with reference to the number of cancellation games. For example, the number of fake cancellation games may be configured so that the number of games is always smaller than the number of cancellation games.

Further, when the number of remaining games up to the number of released games is equal to or smaller than the number of precursor games related to the predetermined release (this precursor), the lottery itself may not be performed.

In addition, if the number of remaining games up to the number of fake cancellation games is less than or equal to the number of predictive games related to pre-determined cancellation (fake omen), and in the case of this omen, do not activate the fake omen. May be.

[Mode lottery table for changing settings]
The mode change time random determination table shown in FIG. 37 is a table referred to when performing the mode random determination in the initialization command reception time process (FIG. 100) described later. In this setting change mode lottery table, a lottery value (random number value) corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 is defined for each mode (normal, high-accuracy, ultra-high-accuracy) that is a transfer destination.
For example, when the transfer destination is the normal mode and the set value is set to 1, the lottery value is defined as 30592.

[Mode lottery table during normal game]
The during-normal-game mode lottery table shown in FIG. 38 is a table that is referred to when performing mode lottery in processing 1 (FIG. 106) during a normal state described later. FIG. 38 shows a table when the mode is “normal”. In the normal game mode lottery table, the lottery values of the internal winning combination corresponding to "no transition", "high probability", and "ultra high probability" as transfer destinations are defined. In FIG. 38, “lip” means general middle lip, RT1 middle lip, and RT2 middle lip. The "special CB bell" means the lip A2+CB in the RT1. In addition, "CB bell" means the other +CB role. (Normally, a penalty is handled on the sub except for the forward push, so the small win in the CB that can win the special small win B by the forward push. Has been given a privilege).

[Development production ceiling lottery table for changing settings]
39. The setting effect development effect ceiling lottery table shown in FIG. 39 is a table that is referred to when ceiling lottery is performed in the initialization command reception process (FIG. 100) described later. In this development effect ceiling lottery table for changing settings, lottery values corresponding to a plurality of set values 1 to 6 are defined for each number of development effect ceiling times.

[Development Ceiling Lottery Table for the end of ART]
The development end ceiling lottery table for ART end time shown in FIG. 40 is a table referred to when performing the ceiling lottery in the ART end time process (FIG. 126) described later. In this development effect ceiling lottery table for ending ART, lottery values corresponding to a plurality of set values 1 to 6 are defined for each number of development effect ceiling lots.

[Development Ceiling Lottery Table for Normal Games]
The during-normal-game development effect ceiling lottery table shown in FIG. 41 is a table that is referred to when performing ceiling lottery in the chance zone 1 processing (FIG. 103) described later. In this normal game in-game development effect ceiling lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to a plurality of chance zone 1 modes 1 to 4 is defined for each number of development effect ceiling times.

[Navi lottery table for chance zone 3]
The chance lottery 3 navigation lottery table shown in FIG. 42 is a table referred to when performing the navigation lottery in the chance zone 3 mid-process 1 (FIG. 105) described later. In this chance zone 3 navigation lottery table, a lottery value is defined for each result of the navigation lottery (non-win, win). In the case of the present embodiment, while the non-winning lottery value is 31130, the winning lottery value is 1638, and the probability of winning is kept low.

[Navi Table for Chance Zone 3]
The chance zone 3 navigation table shown in FIG. 43 is a table referred to when performing the navigation lottery in the chance zone 3 mid-process 1 (FIG. 105) described later. In the navigation table for chance zone 3, the lottery value according to the internal winning combination is defined for a plurality of navigation data that can be selected in each of the winning and non-winning navigation lottery.

[Preliminary scenario selection table]
The precursor scenario selection table shown in FIG. 44 is a table that is referred to when a precursor scenario is selected in the below-described normal state game number management process (FIG. 110). In this predictive scenario selection table, a lottery number is defined for each of a plurality of scenario numbers assigned to the predictive type (predictive, fake predictive).

[Presage management table]
The precursor management table shown in FIG. 45 is a table for selecting precursor management data, development flag data, and effect group data based on the scenario number and the number of precursor games.

[Navi table for adding games when starting ART]
The ART table for adding number of games at ART start state navigation table shown in FIG. 46 stores navigation data based on the 7-navi stock value and the internal winning combination in processing 1 (FIG. 114) during addition state of games at ART start described later. It is a table that is referred to when obtaining. In the navigation table for adding the number of games at the start of ART, a lottery value according to an internal winning combination is defined for a plurality of navigation data that can be selected in each of 7 navigation stock values (“1” or more or “0”). ing.

Incidentally, the ART normal state navigation table is the same table as the case where the 7 navigation stock value of the ART starting game number addition state navigation table shown in FIG. 46 is "0". Further, the ART addition lottery state navigation table is the same table as the case where the 7-navi stock value of the ART start game number addition state navigation table shown in FIG. 46 is "0". Further, the ART add-on state navigation table (when not winning) is the same table as the 7-navi stock value of the ART start game number addition state navigation table shown in FIG. 46 is "0". Further, the ART add-on state navigation table (at the time of winning) is the same table as the case where the 7-navi stock value of the ART start game number add-on state table shown in FIG. 46 is "1".

[Last battle point table for adding number of games at ART start]
The last battle point table for the number-of-games-on-addition state at ART start shown in FIG. 47 determines the final battle point addition value based on the 7-counter value in the processing 2 (FIG. 124) during the state-of-addition-of-games at ART start described later It is a table that is referred to when performing. In the last battle point table for adding the number of games at the start of ART, the lottery value corresponding to whether the ones digit of the 7-set counter value is "1" or not is specified for each last battle point addition value. ing.

[Transition destination state lottery table for ART normal state]
The transfer destination state lottery table for ART normal state shown in FIG. 48 is a table that is referred to when determining a transfer destination in ART normal state processing 1 (FIG. 115) described later. In the transfer destination state lottery table for ART normal state, the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination state.

In the present embodiment, one ART normal state transfer destination state lottery table (FIG. 48) is used, but an ART normal state transfer destination lottery table that is easy to transition to the ART additional lottery state or the ART additional state May be separately provided. In this case, as in the normal state (FIG. 3), a plurality of modes (“normal”, “high-accuracy”, “ultra-high-accuracy”) are set, and these modes can be transferred by the transfer lottery, and the transfer By using the ART normal state transfer destination state lottery table corresponding to the selected mode, it is possible to provide an interesting property that it is easy to shift to the ART additional lottery state or the ART additional state according to the mode to which the transition is made even during ART. Is possible. Specifically, in the "ultra-high accuracy" mode, an ART normal state transfer destination state lottery table that is the easiest to transition to the ART additional lottery state or the ART additional state is used, and in the "high accuracy" mode, the ART additional lottery table is used. It is easy to shift to the ART additional lottery state or the ART additional state in the "normal" mode by using the transition destination state lottery table for the ART normal state, which is the second most easily moved to the lottery state or the ART additional state. The transfer destination state lottery table for the ART normal state, which is the third item, is used. Then, this mode may be saved in a save process (FIG. 120) described later.

In FIG. 48, the CB bell means an internal winning combination in which the special small combination A or the special small combination B during the MB operation is to be won (the winning number 22 of the internal lottery table for MB gaming state (FIG. 12)). ~36).

[Preliminary game lottery table for ART normal state]
The precursor game number random drawing table for ART normal state shown in FIG. 49 is a table that is referred to when the number of precursor games is determined in ART normal state processing 1 (FIG. 115) described later. In this ART normal state precursor game number random determination table, the random determination value according to the transfer destination state is defined for each precursor game number.

[Arritation production lottery table for ART normal state]
The precursor effect lottery table for ART normal state shown in FIG. 50 is a table for determining the same-series continuous effect number in the precursor in the case of the precursor game number “3” according to the transition destination state.

In addition, when “4 consecutive” is selected for the number of precursor games “3”, after the same game effect is performed in the fourth game, it is informed that the state shifts to the shift destination state.

[Preliminary production group rewrite lottery table for ART normal state]
The precursor effect group rewriting lottery table for ART normal state shown in FIG. 51 is a table that is referred to when determining whether or not to rewrite the precursor effect group in the ART normal state process 1 (FIG. 115) described later. In the ART normal state precursor effect group rewriting lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to the transfer destination state is defined for each group rewriting.

[Arritation production group lottery table for ART normal state (fake/same system continuous production number "3 times"/pre-game "no production")]
52. ART normal state precursor effect lottery table shown in FIG. 52 (fake/same system continuous effect count “3 times”/pre-game “no effect”) is a precursor in the ART normal status process 1 (FIG. 115) described later. It is a table that is referred to when determining an effect group. In this ART normal state sign production group lottery table (fake/same system continuous production number “3 consecutive”/previous game “no production”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each production group. ..
Incidentally, in FIG. 52, “fake” means “weak fake” and “strong fake”.

[Preliminary production group lottery table for ART normal state (this premonition / same-system continuous production number "4 consecutive" / previous game "no production")]
In the ART normal state processing 1 (FIG. 115), which will be described later, the ART normal state precursor effect group lottery table shown in FIG. 53 (this precursor/the same system continuous effect count “4 consecutive”/previous game “No effect”) It is a table referred to when determining a precursor effect group. In this ART precursor state lottery group lottery table for normal state (this sign/the same system continuous production number "4 consecutive"/previous game "No production"), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each production group. There is.
Incidentally, in FIG. 53, the “actual sign” means “weak chance”, “medium chance”, “strong chance”, and “determined”.

[Arrative production group lottery table for ART normal state (this precursor / same-system continuous production frequency "4 consecutive" / previous game "off")]
54. The sign production lottery table for the ART normal state shown in FIG. 54 (this sign/the number of continuous effects of the same system “4”/previous game “light off”) is a sign in the ART normal state process 1 (FIG. 115) described later. It is a table that is referred to when determining an effect group. In this ART predecessor production group lottery table for normal state (this prelude/same system continuous production number “4 consecutive”/previous game “light off”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each production group. ..
Incidentally, in FIG. 54, in order not to cause a discrepancy in the number of continuous productions of the same system, the production group selected in the previous game is not selected.

[Navi lottery table for ART addition status]
The ART lottery state navigation lottery table shown in FIG. 55 is a table referred to when performing the navigation lottery in the ART one-time-up state process 1 (FIG. 118) described later. In the ART lottery state addition lottery table, lottery values corresponding to the navigation modes 1 to 3 are defined for each result of the navigation lottery (non-winning or winning).

[Navi mode lottery table for ART loading (Navi mode 1)]
The navigation mode lottery table for the ART addition state (navi mode 1) shown in FIG. 56 is referred to when the navigation mode transfer lottery in the navigation mode 1 is performed in the ART addition state process 1 (FIG. 118) described later. It is a table that is played. In the ART addition state navigation mode lottery table, the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each destination of the navigation mode.

[Navi mode lottery table for ART addition (Navi mode 2)]
57. The ART add-on state navigation mode lottery table (navi mode 2) shown in FIG. 57 is referred to when performing the navigation mode transfer lottery in the navigation mode 2 in the ART add-on state process 1 (FIG. 118) described later. It is a table that is played. In the ART addition state navigation mode lottery table, the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each destination of the navigation mode.

[Navi mode lottery table for ART addition state (Navi mode 3)]
58. The ART add-on state navigation mode lottery table (navi mode 3) shown in FIG. 58 is referred to when performing the navigation mode transfer lottery in the navigation mode 3 in the ART add-on state process 1 (FIG. 118) described later. It is a table that is played. In the ART addition state navigation mode lottery table, the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each destination of the navigation mode.

[7 Navi stock value lottery table for adding on ART]
The 7-navi stock value lottery table for addition to ART shown in FIG. 59 is a table that is referred to when the 7-navi stock value is randomly determined in processing 2 (FIG. 125) during the ART addition state described later. In the 7-navi stock value lottery table for the ART addition state, the lottery value corresponding to the probability state (low accuracy or high accuracy) of the main (main control circuit 71) is defined for each of the 7 navigation stock values 1 to 10. .. Incidentally, whether the main game state in the low probability state or the high probability state in FIG. 59 is whether the mode value stored in the lock mode storage area in the lock determination processing described later in FIG. 74 is “0” or “ It is determined by whether it is "1". When the mode value is "0", the main game state is a low probability state, and when the mode value is "1", the main game state is a high probability state.

Although the number of stocks (stock value) is directly determined in FIG. 59, the number is not limited to this, and the number of stocks (stock value) is further determined according to a predetermined expected value. ) May be selected for another table.

[Map lottery table for starting ART continuous lottery]
The ART continuous lottery state start time map lottery table shown in FIG. 60 is used to determine one of a plurality of maps selectable for each last battle point value in the ART continuous lottery state process 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state start map lottery table, the lottery corresponding to the internal winning combination is performed for the plurality of maps (1 to 10) that can be selected in each of the last battle point values (0, 1, 2, 3 or more). The value is specified.
Incidentally, ART does not continue in the map 5 and below, and ART continues in the map 6 and above.

[ART continuous lottery status map management data]
The map management data for ART continuous lottery state shown in FIG. 61 manages the effect contents in the ART continuous lottery state while selecting the map transfer lottery table in the ART continuous lottery state process 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Used when Specifically, the map transfer lottery table is selected by the map management data and the stay map, and the effect contents in the ART continuous lottery state are managed by the map management data and the number of games (described later). It should be noted that FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of management of effect contents using map management data.

Incidentally, in FIG. 62, even after the LOSE screen is displayed, until the transition to RT1, the transition lottery is performed by the map transition lottery table according to the map management data “C” and the stay map, and when the map is changed, , The map management data of the destination map is used, and at the same time, the effect contents change.

[ART continuous lottery status map transfer lottery table (stay map 1/map management data "A")]
When the map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 1/map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 63 is used to determine the map transfer destination in the ART continuous lottery status process 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 1/map management data “A”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination.

[ART continuous lottery status map transfer lottery table (stay map 2/map management data "A")]
The map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 2/map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 64 is used when determining the map transfer destination in the ART continuous lottery status process 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 2/map management data “A”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination.

[ART continuous lottery status map transfer lottery table (stay map 3/map management data "A")]
The map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 3/map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 65 is used when determining the map transfer destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 3/map management data “A”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination.

[ART continuous lottery status map transfer lottery table (stay map 4/map management data "A")]
When the map transfer lottery table (stay map 4/map management data “A”) for the ART continuous lottery state shown in FIG. 66 is used when determining the map transfer destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 4/map management data “A”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination.

[ART continuous lottery status map transition lottery table (stay map 5/map management data "A")]
The map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 5/map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 67 is used when determining the map transfer destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 5/map management data “A”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination.

[ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 6/map management data "A")]
When the map transfer lottery table (stay map 6/map management data “A”) for the ART continuous lottery state shown in FIG. 68 is used to determine the map transfer destination in the ART continuous lottery process 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 6/map management data “A”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination.

[ART continuous lottery status map transfer lottery table (stay map 8/map management data "A")]
The map transfer lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 8/map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 69 is used when determining the map transfer destination in the ART continuous lottery state process 1 (FIG. 119) described later. Is a table referred to by. In this ART continuous lottery state map transfer lottery table (stay map 8/map management data “A”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each transfer destination.

[Main flow chart under control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 70, a main flow chart showing main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

First, when the pachi-slot machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 31 performs a power-on process shown in FIG. 71 described later (S11). In the power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting change is properly performed, and the initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs initialization processing at the end of one game (unit game) (S12). In this processing, the main CPU 31 initializes the storage area for initialization at the end of one game, for example. By this initialization processing, the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 33 are cleared.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal acceptance/start check processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S13). In this processing, the main CPU 31 determines whether the start operation is possible while validating the upper-upper-upper-stage based on the number of inserted sheets.

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts a random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area (step S14). This random number value is used in the internal lottery process (step S16) described later. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts the effect random number value and stores it in the effect random value storage area (step S15). This random number value for effect is used in the lock determination process (FIG. 74, step S152) described later. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 carries out reel stop initialization processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes the area related to the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates start command data and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (S18). The start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process (FIG. 90). The start command includes various information (internal winning combination, game state, etc.) necessary for performance such as internal winning combination. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can perform an effect according to the start operation.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a game start lock process (step S19). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether to delay the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination.

Then, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S20). In this processing, the main CPU 31 waits until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the previous game, or until the lock time (for example, 5 seconds) set in the game start lock processing has elapsed. To do. The lock time set by the game start lock processing may be consumed by invalidating the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R after the start of rotation. In this case, the player can recognize that the player is locked because the stop operation cannot be performed despite the start of the rotation. Further, during the lock, slow rotation or reverse rotation of the reel may be performed (reel action) to make it easier to recognize that the lock is being performed.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 executes reel rotation start processing (step S21). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R and stores a reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S22). The reel rotation start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process (FIG. 89). By this processing, the sub-control circuit 72 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing of executing various effects.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S23). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs reel stop control processing described later with reference to FIG. 80 (step S24).

Next, the main CPU 31 carries out a winning search process (step S25). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combinations displayed along the activated line after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table (FIGS. 17 to 21) to determine the display combination, Determine the number of medals to be paid out.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs the RT control process described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S26). In this process, the RT game status flag is updated according to the display combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the number of paid-out medals determined in the process of step S25 (step S27). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the winning operation command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S28). The stored winning operation command data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in a command data transmitting process of an interrupt process described later.

Next, the main CPU 31 carries out a game end lock process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S29). In this processing, the main CPU 31 determines whether to lock the progress of the game based on the internal winning combination.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S30). In this processing, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S31), and then performs a process of step S12. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied, and operates the replay when the condition for the replay is satisfied.

[Power-on processing]
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of power-on processing which is called in step S11 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the backup is normal (step S51). In this determination process, the main CPU 31 determines whether the backup is normal by performing error detection using the checksum value. For example, when the power is turned off, the set value of the pachi-slot 1 (the value for setting the payout rate to one of six predetermined levels) and the checksum value calculated from the set value are stored in the main RAM 33 as backup data. Every other time, in the determination process (step S51) when the power is turned on, the set value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 33 are read. The checksum calculated from the read setting value is compared with the checksum that was backed up. If the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

When determining that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the backed up installation value setting value (step S52). As a result, if the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set.

After the processing of step S52, or when it is determined in S51 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is on (step S53). When determining that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether the backup is normal (step S59).

When it is determined that the backup is not normal in the process of step S59 (NO), the main CPU 31 executes a power-on error process (step S61). In this process, the main CPU 31 displays an error display or the like that the backup is not normal. Incidentally, the main CPU 31 does not release the error state by operating the stop release switch or the reset switch when the backup is in an abnormal state (backup error), and a new setting change is made. Only if the error condition is cleared.

On the other hand, in the process of step S53, if it is determined that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 31 performs the initialization process when changing the setting (step S54).

In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area and the display winning combination storing area of the main RAM 33, for example, and also clears the set value. After the processing of step S54, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S55). The initialization command data includes whether or not the setting value has been changed, setting value information, and the like.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a set value changing process (step S56). In the set value changing process, the main CPU 31 selects a set value from among the preset values 1 to 6 according to the operation result of the reset switch, and determines the operation result of the start lever 6 operated subsequently to this. Based on this, the set value is confirmed.

After the installation value setting value change process (step S56), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the on state (step S57), and until the determination result that the setting change switch is not in the on state is obtained (step S56). S57) is repeated. When the determination result (NO) that the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained, this means that the operation of the setting change switch is completed, and the main CPU 31 generates the initialization command data, The generated initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area (step S58).

After the processing of step S58, the main CPU 73 ends this subroutine.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup is normal in step S59 (YES), the main CPU 31 restores the state before the power interruption based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 33 (step S60).

After the processing of step S60, the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

[Medal reception/start check processing]
FIG. 72 is a flow chart showing a medal acceptance/start check process subroutine called in the process of step S13 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is "0" (step S81). When the value of the automatic insertion counter is present, that is, when the value is other than "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs automatic insertion processing (step S82), and proceeds to step S83. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. The counter is The automatic loading counter and the loading number counter are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

In step S83, the main CPU 31 executes a medal insertion command transmission process. In this process, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The medal insertion command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. After the processing of step S83, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S85.
On the other hand, in the above-mentioned step S81, when the value of the automatic insertion number counter does not exist, that is, when the judgment result is “0”, the main CPU 31 permits the medal acceptance (step S84), and then, The process of step S85 is performed.

In step S85, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the inserted number according to the game state. In this embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the inserted number to "3" in all the game states.

Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S86). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S87, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S91.

In step S87, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion check process. In this processing, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 9S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process (step S88). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medals have been inserted or credits are possible (for example, whether or not the number of inserted medals is 3, and the number of credits is "50") (step S89). .. When the main CPU 31 determines that a medal has been inserted or is not creditable (NO) based on the detection result of the medal sensor 42S or the data representing the number of credits stored in the main RAM 33 (NO), the medal acceptance is prohibited. After that (step S90), the process proceeds to step S91.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S89 that a medal has been inserted or credit is possible (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S91.
In step S91, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is the game startable number. For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is 3 which is the maximum value of the inserted number in all game states. At this time, if the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted number (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S92, and if it is not the maximum value (NO), the main CPU 31 determines Then, the process of step S86 is performed.

In step S92, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S (YES), the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S93), and ends the medal acceptance/start check processing. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S86.

[Internal lottery processing]
FIG. 73 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process called in the process of step S16 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (step S111). In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the non-bonus gaming state (non-MB gaming state), the figure shows whether the gaming state is the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state. 11. Set the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the bonus gaming state (MB gaming state), the internal lottery table for MB gaming state shown in FIG. 12 is set.

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (step S112).

Next, the main CPU 31 uses the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in the process of step S111 to obtain the lottery value corresponding to the lottery number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S113). That is, the main CPU 31 checks the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result of the process of step S113 is smaller than 0 (step S114).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S114 that the subtraction result is not smaller than 0 (NO), that is, when it is determined that so-called borrowing is not performed, it updates the random number value and the winning number ( Step S115).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers in the internal lottery table being used have been checked (step S116).

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination processing of step S116 that all the winning numbers have not been checked (NO), the processing returns to step S113 described above.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination processing of step S116 that all the winning numbers have been checked (YES), it sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (step S119). That is, the main CPU 73 determines that the display combination is lost as a result of the internal lottery.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (YES) in the determination processing of step S114 described above, that is, when it is determined that so-called borrowing has been performed, the internal lottery table being used. To obtain the value of the small win/replay data pointer and the value of the bonus data pointer (step S117).

After the processing of step S117, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state of the main control circuit 71 is the MB gaming state (step S118-1). If it is in the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S118-1 to step S120. On the other hand, if it is not in the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S118-1 to step S118-2, and performs the lock determination processing described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step). S118). This process is a process of setting the lock determination value and the mode value used in the game start lock processing (FIG. 70, step S19).

Next, after executing the processing of step S119 or step S118 described above, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combinations/replays shown in FIGS. An internal winning combination is acquired based on the value (step S120). The processing of this step S120 uses the value of the small win/replay data pointer determined in the processing of step S119 or step S117 described above, and uses the small win/replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 13 to 15. Is a process for determining a data value indicating an internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small win/replay data pointer.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (FIG. 22) (step S121). The process of step S121 is a process of storing the data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S120 in the internal winning combination storing area (storage areas 1 to 24) shown in FIG.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carryover combination storage area (FIG. 28) is 0 (step S122). This determination process is a process of determining whether or not the data value stored in the internal carryover combination storage area shown in FIG. 28 is zero. That is, the determination process of step S122 is a process of determining whether or not the MB combination is carried over.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination processing of step S122 that the value of the carryover combination storing area is 0 (YES), it refers to the internal bonus combination determination table for bonus shown in FIG. An internal winning combination is acquired based on the value of the pointer (step S123). In the process of step S123, the value of the bonus data pointer determined in the process of step S119 or step S117 is used to refer to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. This is a process of determining a 3-byte data value indicating an internal winning combination corresponding to the value.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (FIG. 28) (step S124). The process of step S124 is a process of setting the value of the bit corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination among the bits 0 to 3 of the carryover storage area shown in FIG. 28 to "1".

When the main CPU 31 does not determine that the value of the internal carryover combination storing area is 0 in the determination processing of step S122 described above (NO) or executes the processing of step S124, the internal CPU stored in the internal carryover combination storing area. The internal winning combination storing area is updated based on the winning combination (step S125). The process of step S125 is a process of updating the data value of the internal winning combination storing area shown in FIG. 22 based on the type of the internal winning combination stored in the internal carryover combination storing area shown in FIG. After executing the processing of step S125, the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

[Lock decision processing]
FIG. 74 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of lock determination processing called in step S118 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number is 34 (step S141). When the winning number is 34 (YES), this means that any one of the middle-ranked Peach Lips, which is a winning combination, will be won by any pressing order (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 6 is stored as the lock determination value in the lock determination value storage area of the RAM 33, and the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, if the winning number is not 34 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S141 to step S143, and determines whether the winning number is 35 or not. When the winning number is 35 (YES), this means that any one of the reach eye lip which is the winning combination is won by any pressing order (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 1 is stored as the mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33, and the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73). By the way, when the mode value is 1, it is locked with a higher probability at the time of 7-rep prize winning than when the mode value is 0.

On the other hand, when the winning number is not 35 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S143 to step S145, and determines whether the winning number is 2 to 4. When the winning number is any of 2 to 4 (YES), this means that any one of the so-called 7 lips is won by any pressing order (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 , The winning number at that time is stored as the lock determination value in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S146), 1 is further stored as the mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S147), and the internal lottery is performed. Return to processing (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, when the winning number is not any of 2 to 4 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S145 to step S148 to determine whether the winning number is 5 to 9 or not. Determine. If the winning number is any of 5 to 9 (YES), this means that depending on the pressing order, any of the upper tiers, any of the middle tiers, any of the lower tiers, any of the cross up replies, This means that any of the down rep, any of the RT2 transition rep or any of the RT3 transition rep will be won (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 stores the lock determination value in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33 as the lock determination value. 7 is stored (step S149), and the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73). On the other hand, when the winning number is not any of 5 to 9 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S148 to step S150, and determines whether the winning number is any of 22 to 33. To do. When the winning number is not any of 22 to 23 (NO), the main CPU 31 returns to the internal winning process (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, when the winning number is any one of 22 to 33 (YES), this means that depending on the pressing order, one of the upper tiers, one of the lower tiers, one of the cross up lips, and the cross down This means that either one of the rep or 7 rep is won (FIG. 9), the main CPU 31 acquires the mode value stored in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S151), Further, the lottery value corresponding to the mode value is acquired, and the lottery value is subtracted from the random number for effect (step S152). Incidentally, the lottery value when the mode value is 0 is 2184 (that is, the probability is 1/30), and the lottery value when the mode value is 1 is 32768 (that is, the probability is 1/2).

Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (step S1539. When the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether to lock the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33. After storing 1 as the value (step S154) and further storing 1 as the mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S155), the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not smaller than 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S153 to step S156, and stores 0 as the lock determination value in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33. After storing 0 as the mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S157), the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73).

In this way, the main CPU 31 can set the lock determination value and the mode value according to the winning number by executing the lock determination process shown in FIG. 74.

By this lock determination process and the game end lock process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84, when the number of ART games is increased by 7 sets (replay), it is determined whether or not to perform long lock at the time of 7 sets, the first probability (1 If the lottery is done in /30) and it is decided to long-lock, it will be randomly drawn with the second probability (1/2) whether or not to be long-locked in the subsequent 7 sets, and the result of the lottery with the second probability is Until the non-winning or the high probability RT ends, it is controlled so that the long lock is randomly selected with the second probability. By configuring so that the number of ART games to be added is longer when 7 pieces are long locked than when not being long locked (FIG. 124, step S1758, step S1759), the addition of the number of ART games becomes monotonous. It is possible to allow the player to clearly recognize that the lottery will be more advantageous, by using the long lock on the main reel while preventing the player from losing. In addition, even when a predetermined winning combination (reach-eye lip) is won, it is configured to lottery with a second probability whether or not to perform a long lock at the time of the subsequent 7 sets (FIG. 74, step S143, step). S144, step S152), the player's expectation can be continued even if the lottery with the first probability at the time of completing 7 is non-winning. Furthermore, by making the state of whether or not the long lock on the main control circuit 71 is performed and the state of whether or not advantageous lottery are performed with one stage on the sub control circuit 72 non-interlocked, for example, the sub control Even when the advantageous lottery state on the circuit 72 is finished, the state in which the main control circuit 71 is long-locked may continue. Even in such a case, since a large number of ART games may be given by the long lock, the interest of the game can be enhanced by the gap.

[Reel stop initialization processing]
FIG. 75 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of reel stop initialization processing called in step S17 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 refers to the spinning cylinder stop number selection table (FIG. 32) and sets the spinning cylinder stop number based on the gaming state (MB gaming state or non-MB gaming state) and the winning number ( Step S171). Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 33) and acquires each information based on the spinning cylinder stop number (step S172). For example, the main CPU 31 determines the number of the stop table used during the first to third stops and the information necessary to change the control in the control change process (that is, when the reels are stopped in a specific order, When stopped (or pressed) at the position, information used for reselecting the stop table) is acquired. By the way, the stop table directly or indirectly stores information on the number of sliding pieces with respect to the pressed position, and by using this information, no disadvantage is given to the player, and a false prize is generated. It is configured to stop at the stop position intended by the developer to the extent that it is not allowed.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area, that is, stores the rotating identifier (for example, "1" in all bits) in all the symbol code storage areas (step S173). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S174), and ends the present subroutine. The stop button non-operation counter is used to determine the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Lock processing at the start of the game]
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game start lock processing called in step S19 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock determination value is 2 (step S191). The lock determination value is stored in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33 in the lock determination process of FIG.

When the lock determination value is not 2 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the lock determination value is 2 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S191 to step S192 and sets "8055" in the effect lock timer. Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect lock timer is 0 (step S193). When the effect lock timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 repeats the determination process of step S193. That is, the main CPU31 repeats the process of step S193 until the effect lock timer becomes zero.

When the effect lock timer reaches 0, the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine by obtaining a positive result (YES) in step S193.

By this game start lock processing, when the lock determination value is 2, a predetermined value is set in the production lock timer.

[Loading priority storage processing]
FIG. 77 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the attraction-in priority storage processing called in step S23 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S211). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S212). In this process, the reels on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R are sequentially determined as the retrieval target reels.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process described later with reference to FIG. 78 (step S213). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets "21" to the number of symbol checks and "0" to the search symbol position (step S214). Next, the main CPU 31 carries out a symbol code storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (step S215).

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the acquired symbol code and symbol code storing area (step S216). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S217). In this processing, the main CPU 31 performs a combination corresponding to a bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area and a combination corresponding to a bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. Then, the attraction-in priority data is acquired by referring to the attraction-in priority table selected in step S213. In this process, for a winning combination that is determined by one reel (for example, a single winning combination that is determined by the right reel 3R), a reel other than the one reel (the left reel 3L in the case of a single winning combination). , The reel 3C) in the middle does not acquire the pull-in priority data. When the winning combination for one reel is not determined as the internal winning combination, the pull-in priority data of “stop prohibited” is acquired for the one reel. In addition, for a symbol position that causes a false prize when stopped, "stop prohibited" (000H) is set. For the symbol positions that have not been won internally, but that will not result in a false prize even if stopped, "Can be stopped" (0001H) is set.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area corresponding to the reel to be searched (step S218). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks and adds "1" to the retrieved symbol position (step S219). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (step S220). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S221, and when the determination is NO, the process of step S215. In this process, it is determined whether or not all the search for the symbol positions "0" to "20" has been performed. In step S221, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed the number of times. If the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the attraction-in priority storage process, and if the determination is NO, the process of step S212 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether or not all reels have been searched.

[Incoming priority table selection process]
FIG. 78 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of the attraction-in priority storage process called in step S213 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the attraction-in priority table selection table number is set (step S241). When the determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S242, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 shifts the process to the stay 244.

In step S242, the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table selection table corresponding to the attraction priority table selection table number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, and sets the corresponding pull-in priority table number from the pull-in priority table selection table (step S243).
Next, the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table according to the attraction priority table number (step S244), and ends the attraction priority table selection process.

[Symbol code storage processing]
FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the symbol code storage processing called in step S215 of FIG. This process is a process of acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position.

First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S261). In this embodiment, one effective line (upper stage-upper stage-upper stage) is set.

Next, the main CPU31 sets the checking symbol position data of the search target reel based on the retrieval symbol position and the effective line data (step S262). In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position of the symbol corresponding to the set activated line data as the checking symbol position data based on the retrieval symbol position (middle symbol) of the retrieval target reel. Specifically, when the valid line data indicates the middle row, the search symbol position becomes the check symbol position data as it is, and when the valid line data indicates the upper row, the search symbol position +1 is the check symbol position data. Become. In the present embodiment, since the effective line is only in the upper stage, the effective line data is always in the upper stage, and the search symbol position +1 becomes the check symbol position data.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (step S263), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control processing]
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of reel stop control processing called in step S24 of FIG. This process is a process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been pressed (step S281). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S282. On the other hand, if the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S281 again.

In step S282, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Then, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the value of the stop button inoperative counter (step S283). Then, the main CPU 31 determines the reel to be searched from the operation stop button (step S284).

Succeedingly, in a step S285, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process (step S286). In this processing, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table to determine the number-of-slip-pieces determination data set for the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority attraction-in control process described later with reference to FIG. 81 (step S287).

Then, the main CPU 31 generates reel stop command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S288). The reel stop command includes information about the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores the planned stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number-of-slip-pieces determination data (step S289). Subsequently, the main CPU31 sets the planned stop position as the search symbol position (step S290), and based on the set search symbol position, updates the bit of the symbol that can be displayed (symbol combination) to 1, and does not display the symbol. The bit of (symbol combination) is updated to 0 (step S291).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area based on the acquired symbol code (step S292). In this process, the main CPU 31 updates the bit of the combination (design combination) that can be displayed to "1" and the bit of the combination (design combination) that is not displayed to "0" in the symbol code storage area.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process if necessary according to the search symbol position (step S293). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (step S294). At this time, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not “0” (when not in the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process of FIG. 77 (step S295), and then the step The process of S281 is performed. That is, in the pachi-slot 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reel 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the attraction priority data for each symbol position of the reel 3L, 3C, 3R still spinning Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0", the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop is completed, and ends the reel stop control process.

[Priority access control processing]
81 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the priority attraction-in control processing called in step S287 of FIG. This process is a process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces.

First, the main CPU 31 sets a pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S311). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the stop start position (step S312).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation (step S313). When the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S315. On the other hand, when the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S313 to step S314, and determines whether or not the search target reel is the left reel.

When the reel to be searched is not the left reel (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S314 to step S315.

In step S315, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table according to the sliding piece number determination data. For example, if the number of sliding pieces determined by the stop table (stop data table) is 4, the row (address) of the sliding piece number determination data of the priority order table is "4" is set. Then, "5" is set to the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S316). Setting the number of checks to "5" means setting to search for 0 to 4 frames 5 times. After the processing of step S316, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S319.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S314 that the search target reel is the left reel (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S314 to step S317, and determines the MB game state according to the number-of-slip-pieces determination data. Set the priority table. Then, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value of the priority order to "3" and the number of checks to "2" (step S318).

After the processing of step S316 or the processing of step S18, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S319. In step S319, the main CPU 31 sets the sliding piece number determination data as the sliding piece number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts the stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S320). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority data of the stop search position (step S321).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired attraction priority order data (step S322). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the priority attraction-in ranking data acquired previously, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding symbols (step S323), and then performs the process of step S324. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority attraction-in ranking data, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S324.

In step S324, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the priority order and the number of checks. Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is “0” (step S325). At this time, if the number of checks is "0", the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding pieces (step S326), and ends the priority attraction-in control process. On the other hand, when the number of checks is not “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S320.

In this way, in the priority attraction-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of slide symbols in which a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination for which attraction with a higher priority is to be displayed is displayed from among a plurality of types of slide symbols. decide.

[RT control processing]
FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the RT control processing subroutine called in step S26 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the MB is in operation (step S341). When the MB is in operation (YES), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the MB is not in operation (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S341 to step S342, and determines whether or not the carryover combination storing area is “0”.

When the carryover combination storing area is not “0” (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the carryover combination storing area is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S342 to step S343. As a result, when the carry-over combination storing area is “0” and the MB is not in operation, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S343.

In step S343, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the irregular bell is displayed, that is, whether or not the irregular bell is won. At this time, when the irregular bell wins, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state) (step S344), shifts the processing to step S353, and shifts to the RT gaming state. Time processing (described later) is performed.

On the other hand, when the irregular bell is not won, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT1 transition lip or the RT1 transition symbol is displayed (step S345). At this time, when the RT1 transition lip or the RT1 transition symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S346), and shifts the processing to step S353, and the RT gaming state. Processing at the time of migration (described later) is performed.

On the other hand, when the RT1 transition lip or the RT1 transition pattern is not displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT2 transition lip is displayed, that is, whether or not the RT2 transition lip is won ( Step S347). At this time, if the RT2 transition lip is won, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the game state to the RT2 game state (step S348), moves the process to step S353, and the RT game state transition process (described later). )I do.

On the other hand, if the RT2 transition lip has not won, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT3 transition lip has been displayed, that is, whether the RT3 transition lip has won (step S349). At this time, if the RT3 transition lip is won, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the game state to the RT3 game state (step S350), moves the process to step S353, and the RT game state transition process (described later). )I do.

On the other hand, if the RT3 transition lip has not won, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not 7 lip has been displayed, that is, whether or not 7 lip has won (step S351). At this time, if 7 replies have been won, the main CPU 31 subsequently turns off the external signals 1 and 2 (step S352).
After the processing of step S352, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S353, and performs RT1 gaming state transition processing (described later).
After the RT1 game state transition process (described later), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

[RT game state transition process]
83 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of RT game state transition time processing called in step S353 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is the time to shift to RT3 (step S371). When it is the time of shifting to RT3 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S371 to step S372, turns on the external signal 2, and then ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when it is not RT3 shift (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S371 to step S373, and determines whether it is general or RT1 shift. When it is not general or at the time of transition to RT1 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the case of general or transition to RT1 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S373 to step S374, turns off the external signal 1 and the external signal 2, and then the lock mode of the main RAM 33. "0" is stored in the storage area as the mode value (step S375), and the present subroutine ends.

By this processing, the external signal 2 is controlled to be turned on when the game state shifts to the RT3 gaming state, and the external signal 1 and the external signal 2 are controlled to be turned off when shifting the general game state or the RT1 gaming state. And the mode value of the lock mode is controlled to "0".

[Lock processing at the end of the game]
84 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of game end lock processing called in step S29 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the lock determination value is 0 or 2 (step S391). When the lock determination value is 0 or 2 (YES), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. That is, in the lock determination process of FIG. 74, when the winning number is stored as the lock determination value based on the winning number being 2 (step S145, step S146), or the step in the lock determination process of FIG. 74. When the subtraction result is not smaller than 0 in the processing of S153, 0 is stored as the lock determination value (step S156), or the lock determination value is stored in the lock determination value storage area in the lock determination processing of FIG. If not, an affirmative result (YES) is obtained in step S391 of the game end lock process, and the game end lock process ends.

On the other hand, when the lock determination value is not 0 or 2 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S391 to step S392, and determines whether the lock determination value is 6. When the lock determination value is 6 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S392 to step S393, and sets the effect lock timer to “3581”. That is, in the lock determination process of FIG. 74, when “6” is stored as the lock determination value in response to the winning number being 34 (steps S141 and S142 of FIG. 74), the effect lock timer displays “6”. 3561" will be set. After the processing of step S393, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S402.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the lock determination value is not 6 is obtained in step S392 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S392 to step S394, and the lock determination value is “7”. Or not. When the lock determination value is “7” (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S394 to step S395. That is, in step S149 of FIG. 74, if "7" is stored as the lock determination value due to the winning numbers being 5 to 9, the process proceeds to step S395.

In step S395, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 shift lip is displayed. When the RT3 shift rep is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the RT3 shift lip is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S395 to step S396, sets "3581" in the effect lock timer, and shifts the processing to step S402. ..

On the other hand, when the determination result that the lock determination value is not “7” is obtained in step S394 described above (NO), the main CPU31 shifts the processing from step S394 to step S397, and the lock determination value is 3 or It is determined whether it is 4. When the lock determination value is 3 or 4 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S397 to step S398. That is, in the lock determination process of FIG. 74, when the winning number is stored as the lock determination value based on the winning number being 3 or 4 (step S145, step S146), the game ending lock process is performed. A positive result (YES) is obtained in step S397, and the process proceeds to step S398.

In step S398, the main CPU 31 sets "7161" in the effect lock timer, and then shifts the processing to step S402.

On the other hand, if the determination result that the lock determination value is not 3 or 4 is obtained in step S397 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S397 to step S399, and the lock determination value is It is determined whether it is 1. When the lock determination value is 1 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S399 to step S400. That is, when the subtraction result is smaller than 0 in the process of step S153 in the lock determination process of FIG. 74 and 1 is stored as the lock determination value (step S154), a positive result is obtained in step S399 of the game end lock process. (YES) is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S400.

The main CPU 31 determines in step S400 whether or not 7-rep is displayed. If 7-rep is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when 7 rep is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S400 to step S401, sets "3581" in the effect lock timer, and shifts the processing to step S402. ..

After the processing of step S393, step S396, step S398, or step S401, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S402, and determines whether the effect lock timer is 0 or not. When the effect lock timer is not 0, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S402 until the effect lock timer becomes 0.

In step S402, if a determination result that the production lock timer is 0 is obtained (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S402 to step S403, and determines whether or not 7 rep is displayed. .. If 7-rep is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in step S403, if the determination result that 7 rep has been displayed is obtained (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S403 to step S404, and after controlling the external signal 1 to be ON. , This subroutine ends.

Note that FIG. 85 is a schematic diagram showing a connection state of the main board (main control circuit 71) and the external centralized terminal board. In FIG. 85, the medal insertion signal is a signal that allows the insertion of a medal to be recognized, and is output when the start lever is operated. The medal payout signal is a signal that enables recognition of a medal payout or a replay, and is output at the time of medal payout (including credit storage) or during a special game operation. The external signal 1 is a signal for making it possible to recognize externally that the 7-repeat has been displayed, and is output at a predetermined timing in FIGS. 82 to 84. The external signal 2 is a signal for allowing the RT3 game state to be recognized from the outside, and is output at a predetermined timing in FIGS. 82 to 84. The external signal 3/4 is a signal for making it possible to recognize an RWM error (when backup is not normal at power-on), and is output during initialization processing at power-on. The security signal is a signal for recognizing the occurrence of an error (for example, clogging of medals), the opening of the door, the change of settings, etc., and is output when the corresponding event occurs.

By executing the on/off control of the external signals 1 and 2 in FIGS. 82 to 84, the RT3 lip for shifting to the high RT state (RT3) is displayed, and the external signal 2 is turned on (FIG. 83, step S372). In the high RT state (RT3), the external signal 2 is turned off due to the display of the 7 sets of rep relating to the addition of the number of ART games (FIG. 82, step S352), and the external signal 1 is turned on (FIG. 84, step). S404), the external signal 1 is turned off due to the display of the RT0 transition lip or the RT1 transition lip for transitioning to the low RT (RT0 or RT1) (FIG. 83, step S374), so that the external device is provided. In the data display, the first hit of the ART is recognized by the external signal 2, the continuation of the ART is recognized by the external signal 1, and the data display is displayed according to the recognition. Even if the game characteristic fluctuates in the advantageous state, it becomes possible for the player to accurately grasp the current game state.

Since the on/off control of the external signals 1 and 2 is controlled according to the data display device that is an external device, when the configuration of the data display device changes, these controls are performed according to the configuration. You can change the content.

[Bonus end check processing]
FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of bonus end check processing called in step S30 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation, that is, whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S421). If the MB is not in operation (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the MB is in operation (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S421 to step S422, and performs the CB end processing for updating the CB game state flag to OFF. As a result, by repeating the CB operation process (step S442) of the bonus operation check process (FIG. 87) described later, during the MB operation, the CB end and the operation are repeated until the bonus ends.

After the processing of step S422, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter (step S423). That is, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter by subtracting the number of medals paid out during the MB operation from the preset payout number.

Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0 (step S424). When the determination result that the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than 0 is obtained (NO), this means that the number of medals paid out up to now reaches the number paid out during the MB operation. The main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0 is obtained (YES), this means that the number of medals paid out so far is paid out during the MB operation. The main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S424 to step S425, performs the MB end processing for updating the MB gaming state flag to OFF, and further the bonus end command transmission processing. Is performed (step S426). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates bonus end command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The medal insertion command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process (step S464 of FIG. 88) of an interrupt process described later. The main CPU 31 then ends this subroutine.

[Bonus activation check processing]
87 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of bonus operation check processing called in step S31 of FIG. This process is a process in which the main CPU 31 operates the bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation, that is, whether or not the MB gaming state flag is on (step S441). When the MB is in operation (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S441 to step S442, and executes the CB operation processing for updating the CB game state flag to ON. As a result, by repeating the CB end process (step S422) of the bonus end check process (FIG. 86) described above, during the MB operation, the CB operation and the CB operation are repeated until the bonus ends. After the processing of step S442, the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the MB is not operating is obtained in step S441 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S441 to step S443, and whether or not the MB is displayed, that is, Judge whether MB has won. When MB is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 performs MB operation processing for updating the MB game state flag to ON (step S444). In this process, the main CPU 31 also performs the CB operation process and sets the bonus end number counter to "13". As a result, when the MB wins, in addition to the operation of the MB, the CB operates, and the bonus end number counter is newly set, and this counter is updated in the subsequent MB gaming states, so that the MB gaming state. Is determined (step S424 described above).

After the processing of step S444, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carryover combination storing area (step S445), and further performs bonus start command transmission processing (step S446). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates bonus start command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The medal insertion command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in a communication data transmission process (step S464 of FIG. 88) of an interrupt process described later. The main CPU 31 then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the MB is not displayed is obtained in step S443 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing from step S443 to step S447, and whether or not the replay is displayed, that is, It is determined whether or not the replay has won. When the replay wins, the main CPU 31 subsequently issues an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S448), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in step S447, when the determination result that the replay has not been won is obtained, the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Referring to FIG. 88, an interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S461). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 executes an input port check process (S462). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence/absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores an input state command including on-edge and off-edge information of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 81 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, various effects can be executed using the operating means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

Subsequently, the main CPU 73 executes a timer update process (S463). Next, the main CPU31 performs a communication data transmission process (S464). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S465). More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. In addition, the control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped according to the stop operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp/7SEG drive process (S466). For example, the main CPU 73 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 restores the register (S467), and finishes the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Input port check processing]
89 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the input port check processing called in the processing of step S462 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 checks the state of each input port (step S481).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the state of the input port one interrupt before (step S482), and stores the current state of the input port (step S483). By checking the state of both the input port before 1 interrupt and the present, it is checked whether the state of the input port has changed. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the bet button or the like has been pressed.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge state (step S484). Here, the on-edge means a state in which the button is still pressed. The state where the button is released from the on edge is the off edge.

Next, the main CPU31 performs an input state command transmission process (step S485). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates the input state command data and stores the generated input state command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The input command data stored in the communication data storage area will be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process. By confirming this input state command, the sub control circuit 72 can confirm that various buttons such as a bet button have been pressed or released.

[Communication data transmission processing]
FIG. 90 is a flow chart showing a subroutine of communication data transmission processing called in the processing of step S464 of FIG. First, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the communication data transmission timer (step S501), and subsequently determines whether the communication data transmission timer is 0 (step S502). When the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S503. On the other hand, when the communication data transmission timer is not 0 in step S502 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the present subroutine.

In step S503, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area. When there is untransmitted data (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S505, and when there is no untransmitted data (NO), shifts the processing to step S504.

In step S504, the main CPU 31 generates no-operation command data and stores the generated no-operation command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. That is, when there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area, the main CPU 31 stores the non-operation command data in the communication data storage area. This creates a state in which command data to be transmitted is always stored in the communication data storage area. Specifically, in the input port check processing (FIG. 89) described above, the main CPU 31 generates the operation state stored in the main RAM 33 as a no-operation command. The data representing the operation state generated as the no-operation command is used when the condition for transmitting the no-operation command (the state in which the input status command has been transmitted and cleared) is satisfied in the subsequent communication data transmission process. , From the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. As described above, the input state command is command data related to the effect, and means an operation corresponding command for the effect corresponding to the operation of the switch or the like. On the other hand, the command transmitted when the operation-compatible command such as the input state command is not transmitted is the non-operation command (operation-incompatible command).

In step S505, the main CPU 31 sets the communication data transmission timer to the initial value (14). That is, since the communication data transmission timer is 0 in step S502 described above, the main CPU 31 newly sets the initial value (14) in the communication data transmission timer in step S505. Thus, from the next communication data transmission process, the communication data transmission timer is sequentially decremented by 1 every time the communication data transmission process is performed, and the timing at which the communication data should be transmitted can be obtained.

After the processing of step S505, the main CPU 31 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area (step S506). In this case, in the communication data storage area, the command data (initialization command data, medal insertion command data, start command data, reel rotation start command data stored in the communication data storage area by the processing in the main control circuit 71 up to that point is stored. , Reel stop command data, winning operation command data, bonus start command data, bonus end command data, input state command data, etc.), or if there is no data to be transmitted, no operation stored in step S504 described above. Since the command data is stored, some command data is always transmitted.

After the processing of step S506, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the transmission is completed (step S507). When the transmission is not completed (NO), the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S506. On the other hand, when the transmission is completed (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the communication data storage area (step S508), and then ends the present subroutine.

In this way, the main CPU 31 executes the communication data transmission process to transmit the command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 71 at every predetermined timing counted by the communication data transmission timer. ..
[Program Flow Executed by Sub CPU of Sub Control Circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Power-on processing]
Referring to FIG. 91, the operation of sub control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S601), and proceeds to step S602. In this process, the sub CPU 81 checks the sub RAM 83 for errors and initializes the task system. The task system is configured to include a lamp control task, which is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task, which is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

In step S602, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task, and proceeds to step S603. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 92, and waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 ms, and then the timer interrupt event message is transmitted to the sub CPU 81. In response to the receipt by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the reel backlight of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

In step S603, the sub CPU 81 activates a sound control task, and proceeds to step S604. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 93, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling a sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

In step S604, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task and terminates the process. The mother task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 94, is a task group of VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and when the liquid crystal display device 5 displays one frame of image, the liquid crystal display device 5 is displayed. The vertical synchronizing signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from

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

First, the sub CPU 81 performs timer interrupt initialization processing (step S621), and proceeds to step S622. In step S622, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp-related data initialization process.

Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a timer interrupt (step S623). In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 ms.
After the processing of step S623, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound control task execution processing (step S624).

In step S624, a sound control task execution process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 93, is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S625. In this process, the task with the next priority of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the lamp control task is executed. In the present embodiment, the priority order of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S624, the sound control task in the next priority order of the lamp control task is executed. In step S624, the processes of steps S643 and S644 of the sound control task described with reference to FIG. 93 described later are performed.

In step S625, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing, and proceeds to step S626. In step S626, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp lighting control processing, and proceeds to step S623.

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

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S641), and proceeds to step S642. In step S642, the sub CPU 81 executes the task having the next priority, that is, the lamp control task, of the task group of timer interrupt synchronization which is the same group as the sound control task, and proceeds to step S643. In this step S642, the processes of steps S625 and S626 of the lamp control task are performed.

In step S643, the sub CPU 81 analyzes the sound data, and proceeds to step S644. In step S644, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound output control process, and proceeds to step S642.

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

First, the sub CPU 81 activates a main task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 (step S661), and proceeds to step S662. In step S662, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task, and proceeds to step S663. In the main board communication task, control data for controlling the effect is set based on the command data transmitted every 2 ms. In step S663, the sub CPU 81 activates an animation task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 98, and ends the process.

[Main task]
The main task will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub CPU 81 performs a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S681), and proceeds to step S682. In step S682, the sub CPU 81 waits for a VSYNC interrupt. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs drawing processing (step S683), and proceeds to step S682.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG. 96.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S701), and proceeds to step S702. In step S702, the sub CPU 81 checks the received command, and proceeds to step S703. In step S703, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous command is received. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S704, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently proceeds to step S702.

In step S704, the sub CPU 81 creates and stores game information such as an internal winning combination, a game state, a set value, and an AT set counter from the parameters of the received command, and proceeds to step S705. In step S705, the sub CPU 81 performs a command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 97, and then proceeds to step S702.

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

First, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 (step S711), and proceeds to step S712. In step S712, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data determination processing, and proceeds to step S713. In step S713, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing, and proceeds to step S714. In step S714, the sub CPU 81 registers the determined data and ends the present subroutine.

[Anime task]
The animation task will be described with reference to FIG. 98.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the change from the previous game information (step S731), and proceeds to step S732. In step S732, the sub CPU 81 performs object control processing, and proceeds to step S733. In step S733, the sub CPU 81 performs animation task management processing, and proceeds to step S731.

[Production content determination processing]
FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing the effect contents determination process called in step S711 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the initialization command, which is the timing when the initialization command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S751). When the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization command reception process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 (step S752), and ends this subroutine. It should be noted that the initialization command includes, for example, the presence/absence of a change in the installation value and information about the setting value, and in the initialization command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information.

On the other hand, when it is not the time of receiving the initialization command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, which is the timing at which the medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S753). .. When the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process (step S754), and ends this subroutine. It should be noted that the medal insertion command includes, for example, information on whether or not a medal has been inserted and the values of the inserted number counter and the credit counter. In the medal insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and requires it. Set performance data.

On the other hand, when the medal insertion command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the start command reception timing, which is the timing when the start command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S755). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 (step S756), and ends this subroutine. The start command includes, for example, the type of gaming state flag, the type of internal winning combination, the result of lock lottery (lock mode, lock determination value, etc.). Acquires these pieces of information and sets the necessary performance data.

On the other hand, when the start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the reel rotation start command reception timing, which is the timing when the reel rotation start command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S757). ). When the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs reel rotation start command reception processing (step S758) and ends the present subroutine. It should be noted that the reel rotation start command includes, for example, information indicating that the rotation of the reel has been started. In the reel rotation start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires these pieces of information and outputs necessary effect data. set.

On the other hand, when the reel rotation start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the reel stop command reception timing, which is the timing when the reel stop command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S759). ). When it is time to receive the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs reel stop command reception processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 121 (step S760), and ends this subroutine. The reel stop command includes, for example, information about the type of reel that has stopped, the stop start position, and the number of sliding frames (or the planned stop position). In the process when the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 uses the information. And set the required performance data.

On the other hand, when it is not the time to receive the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether it is the time to receive the prize operation command, which is the timing at which the prize operation command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S761). .. When it is time to receive the prize operation command, the sub CPU 81 performs a prize operation command reception process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 122 (step S762), and ends this subroutine. The winning operation command includes, for example, the RT game state, the type of display combination, the number of paid out medals, the presence/absence of a lock, and the type thereof.

On the other hand, when it is not time to receive the winning operation command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether it is time to receive the bonus start command, which is the timing at which the bonus start command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S763). .. When the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S764) and ends the present subroutine. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus has been started. In the bonus start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and sets the necessary effect data.

On the other hand, when the bonus start command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the bonus end command reception timing, which is the timing when the bonus end command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S765). .. When the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S766) and ends the present subroutine. Note that the bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus has ended, and in the bonus end command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and sets the necessary effect data.
On the other hand, when the bonus end command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the input state command reception timing, which is the timing when the input state command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S767). .. When the input state command is being received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command receiving process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 130 (step S768), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. The input state command includes, for example, information indicating whether each operation unit such as the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is in the on-edge state or the off-edge state. In the input state command reception process, the sub CPU 81 Acquires these pieces of information and sets the necessary performance data.

[Process when receiving initialization command]
FIG. 100 is a flow chart showing an initialization command reception process which is called in step S752 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a setting change (step S781). If the initialization command data transmitted from the main control circuit 71 does not include information indicating that the setting has been changed (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the information indicating that the setting has been changed is included (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S781 to step S782 and sets the mode change mode lottery table (FIG. 37), the transfer destination mode is determined according to the changed setting value. Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the release game number lottery table (FIG. 35) and determines the release game number based on the mode and the changed setting value (step S783). The number of released games means the number of digested games that can be transferred to ART.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the fake cancellation game number lottery table (FIG. 36) and determines the fake cancellation game number based on the mode and the changed setting value (step S784).
Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the development effect ceiling lottery table for setting change (FIG. 39), and determines the number of development effect ceilings according to the changed setting value (step S785). After the processing of step S785, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

[Process when start command is received]
FIG. 101 is a flowchart showing the start command reception process called in step S756 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state of the sub control circuit 72 is ART (step S801). If it is during ART (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S801 to step S802, and executes the during-ART processing 1 described later with reference to FIG. 110. In the during-ART process 1, a process corresponding to the state of ART (the number of games at the start of ART, the normal state, the ART additional lottery state, the ART additional state, the ART continuous lottery state) is executed (described later). The sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine after the process of step S802.

On the other hand, in the process of step S801, if the determination result that the ART is not in progress is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S801 to step S803, and the sub game state of the sub control circuit 72 is the ART preparation. It is determined whether or not it is in the state. When in the ART preparation state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S803 to step S804, executes the ART preparation processing 1, and then ends the present subroutine.

In the ART preparation process 1, when the current state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state under the control of the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 provides the player with information for shifting to the RT3 gaming state. Notify me. Specifically, when the winning numbers 5 to 9 (FIG. 9) are won, the pushing order for displaying the RT3 shift lip is notified. Incidentally, from the RT2 gaming state, it is necessary to once fall to the RT1 gaming state. In addition, regarding the small winning combination having the pushing order and the small winning combination in the MB, the pushing order in which the player is more advantageous is notified.

On the other hand, in the process of step S803, when the determination result that the ART preparation state is not being obtained is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S803 to step S805, and refer to FIG. 102 later. The processing 1 during the normal game described below is executed. In the normal game process 1, the sub CPU 81 executes a process according to the sub game state of the sub control circuit 72, that is, the chance zone 1, the chance zone 2, the chance zone 3, or the normal state (described later).
After the processing of step S805, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

[Processing during normal game 1]
FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing the normal game process 1 called in step S805 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the control state of the main control circuit 71 is the MB gaming state (step S821). If it is in the MB gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S821 to step S825. On the other hand, if it is not in the MB gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S821 to step S822, and determines whether the winning number is 2 to 4. For the winning numbers 2 to 4, depending on the order of pressing, so-called 7 sets of rep (middle _7 rep, upper _7 rep, lower _7 rep, cross up _7 rep, cross down _7 rep) will be won. It is a winning number.

When the winning number is any of 2 to 4 (FIG. 9) (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S822 to step S823 to determine the special initial hit effect data.

After the processing of step S823, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART ready state for the next game (step S823), and ends this subroutine. In this way, when any of the winning numbers 2 to 4 is won, the ART preparation state is set in the next game. As will be described later, when the state shifts to the ART preparation state, the push order for the RT3 transition rep for transitioning to ART to be stopped and displayed is informed, and it is possible to shift to ART by winning the RT3 transition rep. .. That is, in the case where the so-called 7 sets of reps are won by the processing of steps S822 to S824, the special effect data is determined to shift to the ART (ART preparation state) which is advantageous to the player. It is designed to inform the player.

On the other hand, in the process of step S822 described above, when the determination result that the winning number is not 2 to 4 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S822 to step S825, and in the chance zone 1 It is determined whether or not there is. If it is in chance zone 1 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S825 to step S826, and executes the processing in chance zone 1 described later with reference to FIG. 103.

In the processing during the chance zone 1, the sub CPU 81 battles the enemy and the ally, and the transition to the normal state or the ART preparation state is selected according to the battle result. After the processing of step S826, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S825, when the determination result that the device is not in the chance zone 1 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S825 to step S827 to be in the chance zone 2. It is determined whether or not. If it is in the chance zone 2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S827 to step S828, and executes the processing 1 in chance zone 2 described later with reference to FIG.

In the processing 1 during the chance zone 2, the sub CPU 81 controls to select the transition to the normal state or the ART preparation state according to the number of exhausted games. After the processing of step S826, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the processing of step S827, when the determination result that the area is not in the chance zone 2 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S827 to step S829, and is in the chance zone 3. It is determined whether or not. When it is in the chance zone 3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S829 to step S830, and executes the processing 1 in chance zone 3 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 105.

In the process 1 in the chance zone 3, the sub CPU 81 determines to shift to the ART preparation state when the 7-item navigation is won. After the processing of step S830, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the processing of step S829, when the determination result that the situation is not in the chance zone 3 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S829 to step S831, and refer to FIG. 106 later. The processing 1 during the normal game described below is executed. In the processing 1 during the normal state, the determination of the effect contents based on the mode and the internal winning combination is performed.

After the processing of step S831, the sub CPU 81 executes the normal state game number management processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 107 (step S832). After the processing of step S831, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

[Processing during chance zone 1]
FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing the processing in chance zone 1 called in step S826 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to move to the chance zone 1 (step S851). When it is time to move to the chance zone 1 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S851 to step S852 to set any one of the modes 1 to 4 in the chance zone 1 by lottery, and at the same time, the life point for allies. After setting the initial value of the enemy life point (step S853), the process proceeds to step S854.

On the other hand, in step S851, when the determination result that it is not the time to move to the chance zone 1 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S851 to step S854. In step S854, the sub CPU 81 determines the attack type in accordance with the type of the chance zone 1 mode and the internal winning combination.

Incidentally, the chance zone 1 mode includes the types 1 to 4, the ally attack is easily selected in the order of 4, 3, 2 and 1, and the subtraction value of the enemy life points is large. Further, the subtraction value of the friend life points may be reduced. Also, the initial value may be different. You may make it differ in the degree of advantage by employ|adopting these combinations or one part. Further, the selection probability may be changed according to the rush opportunity (winning lottery or reaching the ceiling).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines a friend or enemy life point subtraction value according to the type of the chance zone 1 mode, the internal winning combination, and the attack type determined in step S854 (step S855), and further attacks. The effect data corresponding to the type, ally, or enemy life point subtraction value is determined (step S856).

Next, the sub CPU 81 updates the friend or enemy life points by using the friend or enemy life point subtraction value determined in step S855 (step S857). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ally life point is "0" (step S858).

If the ally life point is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S858 to step S859, and sets the normal state for the next game. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the transition time determined in step S851 is a transition due to reaching the development effect ceiling (step S860). When it is not the transition due to reaching the development effect ceiling (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, if the transition is due to reaching the development effect ceiling (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S860 to step S861 and refers to the development effect ceiling lottery table for normal game (FIG. 41). , The number of development effect ceilings is determined according to the mode in the chance zone 1. The sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine after the processing of step S861.

On the other hand, in the process of step S858, if a determination result that the ally life point is not "0" is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S858 to step S862, and the enemy life point is " It is determined whether it is "0". When the determination result that the enemy life point is not “0” is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the determination result that the enemy life point is “0” is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S862 to step S863, and sets the ART ready state for the next game. Then, this subroutine is finished.

In addition, in the above-mentioned chance zone 1, the value when the enemy life point is “0” or less is also counted, and when the negative value is less than the predetermined value according to the count result, the first hit A privilege such as preferential treatment of lottery of 7-navi stock value may be given. In this way, the privilege is given depending on how much the battle is won, and the interest regarding the battle effect can be further improved.

[Processing 1 in chance zone 2]
FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in chance zone 2 called in step S828 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to move to the chance zone 2 (step S881). When it is the time of shifting to the chance zone 2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S881 to step S882, and determines whether or not the shift to the chance zone 2 is based on the number of fake release games. To do.

When the sub CPU 81 obtains the determination result that the transition is not based on the number of fake release games (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S882 to step S885. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 obtains a determination result that the transition is based on the number of fake cancellation games (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S882 to step S883 to determine whether or not the lip during RT1 is winning. To determine.

When the lip during RT1 is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S883 to step S884, determines the RT2 gaming state shift navigation data, and shifts the processing to step S885.

In step S885, the sub CPU 81 determines chance zone 2 start effect data. After the processing of step S885, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S887.

On the other hand, in the process of step S881, when the determination result that it is not the time to move to the chance zone 2 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S881 to step S886, and the release game number or After determining the chance zone 2 intermediate effect data in accordance with the number of fake cancellation games and the internal winning combination, the process proceeds to step S887.

In step S887, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of fake cancellation games or the number of cancellation games is “0”. When the number of fake release games or the number of release games is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of fake cancellation games or the number of cancellation games is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S887 to step S888, and the transition to the chance zone 2 is the fake cancellation game. It is determined whether or not the transfer is by number.

When the shift is not based on the number of fake release games (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S888 to step S891, sets the ART ready state for the next game, and then ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in the process of step S888, when the determination result that the transfer is based on the number of fake cancellation games is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S888 to step S889, and moves to the next game number. The normal state is set to, and the fake cancellation game number lottery table (FIG. 36) is referred to, and the fake cancellation game number is determined according to the mode and the set value. After the processing of step S890, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

[Processing 1 in chance zone 3]
FIG. 105 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in chance zone 3 called in step S830 in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to move to the chance zone 3 (step S911). When it is time to move to the chance zone 3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S911 to step S912, sets the initial value (for example, “10”) of the number of continuous games in the chance zone 3, and then executes the step. The processing moves to S913.

On the other hand, in the process of step S911, when the determination result that it is not the time to move to the chance zone 3 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S911 to step S913.

In step S913, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a lip during RT2. When the internal winning combination is not a lip during RT2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S913 to step S914 and determines the RT2 gaming state continuation navigation data. After the processing of step S914, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S919.

On the other hand, in the process of step S913, when the determination result that the internal winning combination is the lip during RT2 is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S913 to step S915, and the chance zone The winning lottery/non-winning lot is determined with reference to the navigation lottery table for No.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result in step S915 is a winning (step S916). When the determination result is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S916 to step S917, and refers to the chance zone 3 navigation table (when winning) (FIG. 43) to determine navigation data. After the processing of step S917, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S919.

On the other hand, in the process of step S916, if a determination result that the winning is not won is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S916 to step S918, and the chance zone 3 navigation table (when not winning). The navigation data is determined with reference to FIG. After the processing of step S918, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S919.

In step S919, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of consecutive games in chance zone 3, and then determines whether or not the number of consecutive games in chance zone 3 that is the result of the subtraction is "0" (step S920). When the number of continuous games in chance zone 3 is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of continuous games in chance zone 3 is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S920 to step S921 to set the normal state for the next game, and then the fake release game. The number of fake cancellation games is determined according to the mode and the set value by referring to the number lottery table (FIG. 36). After the processing of step S922, the sub CPU 81 ends the present monkey routine.

[Processing during normal state 1]
FIG. 106 is a flowchart showing the process 1 during normal state called in step S831 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the warning sign is 1 or 2 (step S941). If it is 1 or 2 in the omen (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the sign is not 1 or 2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S941 to step S942 to determine whether or not the sign is 1 or 2 for fake.

When it is during the fake omen (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S942 to step S952. On the other hand, if the fake warning is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S942 to step S943, and determines whether or not it is under penalty.

If the penalty is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the penalty is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S943 to step S944, refers to the normal game mode lottery table (FIG. 38), and refers to the current mode and internal winning. The transfer destination mode is determined according to the role. After the processing of step S944, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S945.

In step S945, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the development effect is being performed. When the development effect is being performed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S945 to step S952. On the other hand, if the development effect is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S945 to step S946, refers to the normal game effect group lottery table, and effects according to the mode and the internal winning combination. Determine the group. Incidentally, when the effect group is determined (step S946), the sub CPU 81 is configured to update the display of the effect history display unit accordingly. As shown in FIG. 107, an effect history display section AR10 is provided on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5, and in the effect history display section AR10, past effect histories are displayed in order from oldest to newest. In the case of the present embodiment, if the same effect group is accidentally selected, for example, if the same effect group is selected for two consecutive times, the effect group is selected next time so as not to give an illusion that it is in a precursory state. The table is configured so that it is not protected. As a modified example, for example, the table may be configured so that the same effect group can be selected for five consecutive times, and when the same effect group is selected for five consecutive times, the table is shifted to the ART preparation state. Good. Further, the chance zone 4 may be provided, and if the chance zone 4 is present, the display of the effect history display portion may be changeable. Subsequently, in FIG. 106, the sub CPU 81 determines effect data in accordance with the determined effect group and internal winning combination (step S947). After the processing of step S947, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the development effect group has been determined (step S948).

When the development effect group is not determined (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S948 to step S952. On the other hand, when the development effect group is determined (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S948 to step S949, and updates the development effect number.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the updated number of development effects is equal to or greater than the number of development effect ceilings (step S950). When the number of development effects is not greater than or equal to the number of development effect ceilings (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S950 to step S952. On the other hand, when the number of development effects is equal to or more than the number of development effect ceilings (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S950 to step S951, determines the number of precursor games, and sets 1 in the precursor. Then, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine after the processing of step S951.

Further, in step S952, the sub CPU 81 refers to the chance zone 1 transfer lottery table, determines the winning/non-winning according to the mode and the internal winning combination, and then determines whether or not the determination result is winning. Yes (step S953).

When the determination result is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S953 to step S954, determines the number of precursor games, sets 1 in the precursor, and then ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S953, if a determination result that the determination result is not a win is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S953 to step S955, and is the fake omen 1 or 2? Determine whether or not. When it is 1 or 2 in the sign of fake (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is not 1 or 2 in the fake omen (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S955 to step S956, refers to the fake transfer lottery table, and wins according to the mode and the internal winning combination.・Determine non-win.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the result of this determination is a win (step S957). When the determination result is not a winning (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the determination result is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S957 to step S958, determines the number of precursor games, and sets 1 in the fake precursor. After the processing of step S958, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

In this way, when the development effect group is determined by executing the process 1 during the normal state shown in FIG. 106, the development effect data that continues for 1 to 3 games is determined. For example, a development effect such as "cross the river! (1G-3G)", "cross the bridge! (1G-3G)", or "go through the forest! (1G-3G)" is determined. In addition, the degree of expectation is assigned to these development effects, for example, "cross the river! (1G-3G)", "cross the bridge! (1G-3G)", "go through the forest! (1G-3G)". )” in order of increasing expectations. Then, these expectations are visibly displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like. If 3G is selected, no new effect group/effect data is determined during that time.

In the processing of the sub control circuit 72 including steps S947 to S951 of the processing 1 during the normal state described above, the normal production and the development production different from this are provided, and the development production has a plurality of developments with different expectations. Although there is an effect, the number of times the development effect has occurred is stored regardless of the degree of expectation, and the ART right is granted based on the number of times the stored effect has reached the predetermined number (step S950, YES). By configuring to move to the easy chance zone 1, even if the development effect with low expectation is executed, another expectation can be given to the player, and the development effect itself can be provided. The interest can be improved.

In addition, the corresponding degree of expectation is displayed for a plurality of development effects, and when the development effects have reached the predetermined number of times (step S950), if the chance zone 1 is entered (step S950, YES). The images may be the same as those of the plurality of development effects, but the development effects may be configured to be different from the normal one only in the degree of expectation. By doing so, it is possible to further increase the degree of expectation regarding the development effect without increasing the image data. In this case, specifically, in step S950, when the number of development effects is equal to or greater than the number of development effect ceilings (YES), after performing a process of changing only the display of the degree of expectation in the image data, The procedure may shift to step S951.

Further, in the processing 1 during the normal state described above, the generation history of the plurality of normal effects generated in the normal state is constantly displayed for the predetermined number of games (FIG. 130, step S1893), and when the effects are generated continuously for the predetermined number of games, Alternatively, when the occurrence history is a predetermined combination, it is decided to grant the ART right (when the number of released games becomes 0 in the chance zone 2) or to move to the chance zone 1 in which the ART right is easily granted. (FIG. 106, step S952), or by configuring so as to be notified that there is a possibility thereof, even in a situation in which only normal (one game) effects are generated, the player is informed. A sense of expectation can be given, and by displaying the occurrence history secondarily, it is possible to maintain the balance of effects as the entire gaming machine.

It should be noted that the transition to the chance zone may be actually decided when the effects are generated in a predetermined number of consecutive games or when the generation history is a predetermined combination. In this case, it is not necessary to carry out a new lottery by the lottery of the normal effect, and an opportunity of transition to the chance zone can be additionally provided.
In addition, an effect may be generated in which the generation history is changed so as to be advantageous to the player. In this case, it is possible to further give the player a sense of expectation when the reproducible production history is displayed.

In addition, in the processing 1 during the normal state described above, the transition to the ART preparation state is confirmed when the same effect continues in 5 games (in the case of scenario number “9” in FIGS. 44 and 45), and others. In the case of, the same effect is prevented for five consecutive games (for example, in FIG. 54, the lottery value of the effect of "off" is set to "0"), but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, by setting the lottery value of the effect of "extinguished" in FIG. 54 to a value other than "0", the player continuously performs the same effect (for example, "extinguished") five times, so that the player shifts to ART. You can Further, in this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 108, by allowing the player to predict the next game and arbitrarily change the history of the effect, even if the same effect ends in a small number of times, You can continue to play with expectations. Regarding this point, in the past, the appearance was changed as if the program had changed by the program, but by allowing the player to change it arbitrarily, the player feels a sense of accomplishment such as shifting to ART by himself. It becomes possible to have it. Note that the player's own power means that there is room for the player's operation to intervene.

Further, as shown in FIG. 109, the right of ART is granted by being configured to be able to display the history of the number of games in which ART has been the first hit and which effect has led to ART. In doing so, it is possible to easily determine which effect has a high expectation. In particular, it is obvious that it contributes to the operation of the game machine when it is introduced as a so-called new machine into the game shop. In addition, if there is at least one effect with a setting difference in the effect passing to the ART, it will also contribute to the setting determination.

Regarding this point, as shown in FIG. 35, in the release game number lottery table, for example, in the normal mode, when the set values for the release game numbers 401 to 500 are viewed, when the set value is “1”, the lottery is performed. Whereas the value is "500", the lottery value is "5000" when the setting value is "6", and the number of games to reach the releasing game number is 401 to 500, It can be inferred that the high probability setting (setting value “6”) is set. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, only in the case of a fake, the chance zone 2 is changed to the chance zone 3. As shown in FIG. 36, in the fake cancellation game number lottery table, for example, the cancellation game Looking at the case where the number (normal) is 1 to 100 games, the lottery value is “1096” when the setting value is “1”, whereas the lottery value is when the setting value is “6”. Is "4096". From this, it can be inferred that the setting value is high (high probability setting) and the chance zone 2 is changed to the chance zone 3, so that the player can have an interest of guessing the setting value.

As a configuration for performing the display shown in FIG. 109, the input button 101 provided on the front door 2 of the pachi-slot 1 is operated by the player in the animation task management processing (step S733) of the animation task processing shown in FIG. Thus, the command data corresponding to the input operation is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process, and the sub CPU 82 responds to the initialization command in the animation task management process. Request to execute the screen display. As a result, when the initialization command is received, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays as shown in FIG.

[Number of games in normal state management process]
FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing the number-of-games management processing in the normal state which is called in step S832 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is under penalty (step S971). When the penalty is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S971 to step S972, performs the penalty cancellation/continuation processing, and then ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in step S971, if the determination result that the penalty is not in progress is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S971 to step S973, subtracts 1 from the number of released games, and further fake The number of released games is subtracted by 1 (step S974).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the warning sign is 1 or 2 (step S975). When the sign is 1 or 2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S975 to step S981. On the other hand, when the sign is not 1 or 2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S975 to step S976, and determines whether or not there are 40 games up to the number of released games. The number of released games means the number of released games determined in step S783 of FIG. 100, and “there are 40 games up to the number of released games” means that there are 40 games until the set number of released games is exhausted. Is.

When there are 40 games up to the number of released games (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S976 to step S977, determines 32 as the precursor game number, sets 2 in the precursor, and then shifts the processing to step S981. ..

On the other hand, in the process of step S976, if there are not 40 games up to the number of released games (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S976 to step S978, and determines whether or not the fake omen is 1. .. If it is 1 in the fake omen (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S978 to step S981. On the other hand, when it is not 1 in the fake omen (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S978 to step S979, and determines whether or not there are 40 games up to the fake release game number.

When there are no more than 40 fake cancellation games (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if there are 40 games up to the number of fake release games (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S979 to step S980, determines 32 as the number of precursor games, and sets 2 in the precursor of fake. , And shifts the processing to step S981.

In step S981, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the transition time during the omen or fake omen. When it is not the time of transition to the omen or fake omen (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S981 to step S983. On the other hand, if it is the time of transition to the omen or fake omen (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S981 to step S982, refers to the omen scenario selection table, and depending on the type of the omen Determine the scenario number. After the processing of step S982, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S983.

In step S983, the sub CPU81 performs a precursory effect management process which will be described later with reference to FIG. After the processing of step S983, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

[Premonition production control processing]
FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing the during-signage effect management process called in step S983 of FIG. 110.

First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor management table (FIG. 45) and acquires the precursor effect management data according to the scenario number and the number of precursor games (step S1001). When the indication production management data is “2”, it represents a normal production group lottery, when it is “3”, it represents a start game of continuous production, and when it is “4”, it is during production continuous.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor management table (FIG. 45) and acquires the development effect flag data according to the scenario number and the number of precursor games (step S1002). When the development effect flag data is “0” Indicates that there is no development, and "1" indicates that there is development. The development effect is the same as in the normal game.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor management table (FIG. 45) and acquires effect group data according to the scenario number and the number of precursor games (step S1003). When the effect group data is "0", it represents a normal effect group, and when the effect group data is a number other than "0", it represents a unique effect group. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the development effect is being performed (step S1004). When the development effect is being performed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1004 to step S1014. On the other hand, when the development effect is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1004 to step S1005, and determines whether or not the indication effect management data is “2”.

When the development effect management data is “2” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1005 to step S1010. On the other hand, when the development effect management data is not "2" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1005 to step S1006, refers to the effect group of the previous game, and effects according to the internal winning combination. Determine the group. In this case, if the effect group data is “3”, an effect group different from the previous game is selected, and if it is “4”, the same effect group as the previous game is selected. To do.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data according to the determined effect group (step S1007), and then determines whether the development effect flag data is "1" (step S1008).

When the development effect flag data is not "1" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1008 to step S1014. On the other hand, if the development effect flag data is “1” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1008 to step S1009, and develops it according to the type of aura, the number of aura games, and the scenario number. Determine the performance data. After the processing of step S1009, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1010.

In step S1010, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the effect group data is “0”. When the effect group data is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1010 to step S1011, determines the effect group according to the effect group data and the internal winning combination, and advances the processing to step S1012. Transfer.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1010, when the effect group data is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1010 to step S1012. In step S1012, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect group according to the internal winning combination, and further determines effect data according to the determined effect group (step S1013). The sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1014 after the processing of step S1013.

In step S1014, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the number of precursor games, and determines whether or not the number of precursor games as a result of the subtraction is “0” (step S1015). When the number of precursor games is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the number of precursor games is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1015 to step S1016, and performs the post-sign shift processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 112. .. After the processing of step S1016, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

In the above-mentioned aura indication management processing, regarding the aura (including fake) for shifting to a state advantageous to the player (chance zones 1 and 2), a normal production group lottery is performed with respect to the remaining aura games. An identifier for deciding to perform (precursor effect management data “2” (FIG. 45) and an effect group that is different from the effect group determined immediately before, and determines an effect for a predetermined number of games from the same effect group. A scenario number in which an identifier for starting to do (precursor effect management data “3” (FIG. 45) and an identifier for continuing (precursor effect management data “4” (FIG. 45) are associated with each other is selected. By configuring so as to manage the effect (step S1001), it is possible to recognize the current state by deciding whether to generate the effect in the same way as the normal state until midway even though it is in the midst of a sign. While making it difficult, it is possible to appropriately give the player a sense of expectation during the predetermined number of games at the end of the warning without causing any discrepancy.

It is also possible to provide a plurality of stages related to the effect and manage an identifier related to whether or not to change the stage according to the scenario number and the number of remaining precursor games.

Furthermore, after an effect for a predetermined number of games is selected from the same effect group, an identifier for starting continuous effect (developing effect) is managed according to the scenario number and the number of remaining precursor games. Good.

[Transition after sign]
FIG. 112 is a flowchart showing the after-symbol transition processing called in step S1016 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is during a warning sign (step S1051). If it is in the warning (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1051 to step S1052, sets the chance zone 1 in the next game, and then ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when it is not in the precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1051 to step S1053, and determines whether or not it is the precursor 2 or the fake precursor 2. When it is 2 in the omen or 2 in the omen (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from the step S1053 to the step S1054, sets the chance zone 2 in the next game, and then ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when it is not the omen 2 or fake omen 2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1053 to step S1055, and determines whether or not the fake omen is 1. If the fake warning is 1 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1055 to step S1056 to set the normal state for the next game, and then ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, if the fake warning is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

102 to 112 described above, the in-normal-game process 1 called in step S805 of the start command reception process described above with reference to FIG. 101 is executed.

[Processing during ART 1]
FIG. 113 is a flowchart showing the in-ART process 1 called in step S802 of the start command reception process described above with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the ART start game number addition state, which is the control state of the sub control circuit 72 (step S1211). When it is in the ART start game number addition state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1211 to step S1212, and executes the ART start game number addition state processing 1 described later with reference to FIG. 114. Run.

After the processing of step S1212, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, in the process of step S1211, if the determination result that the number of games at the start of ART is not being added is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1211 to step S1213, and is in the ART normal state. Or not. When in the ART normal state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1213 to step S1214, and executes ART normal state processing 1 described later with reference to FIG. 115.

After the processing of step S1214, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, in the process of step S1213, when the determination result that the ART is not in the normal state is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1213 to step S1215, and determines whether or not it is in the ART additional lottery state. Determine whether. When in the ART additional lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1215 to step S1216, and executes the ART additional lottery state processing 1 described later with reference to FIG. 117.

After the processing of step S1216, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, in the processing of step S1215, when the determination result that the ART addition lottery state is not being obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1215 to step S1217, and is the ART addition state Determine whether or not. When in the ART addition state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1217 to step S1218, and executes the ART addition state processing 1 described later with reference to FIG. 118.

After the processing of step S1218, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, in the processing of step S1217, when a determination result that the ART addition state is not being obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1217 to step S1219, and is the ART continuous lottery state? Determine whether or not. When in the ART continuous lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1219 to step S1220, and executes the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 described later with reference to FIG. 119.

The sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1221 after the processing of step S1220 or when it is determined in the processing of step S1219 that it is not in the ART continuous lottery state (NO).

In step S1221, the sub CPU 81 executes a save process described later with reference to FIG. 120.
The sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine after the processing of step S1221.

[Processing 1 while adding number of games at ART start]
FIG. 114 is a flow chart showing the process 1 during the addition of the number of games at the start of ART which is called in step S1212 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the ART start game number addition processing 1 (step S1241). When it is not the time to shift to the process 1 during the addition of the number of games at the start of ART (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1241 to step S1244. On the other hand, if it is the time to shift to the process 1 during addition of the number of games at ART start (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1241 to step S1242 to shift from the ART normal state. Determine whether or not.

When it is a transition from the ART normal state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1242 to step S1244. On the other hand, if it is not the transition from the ART normal state (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1242 to step S1243, refers to the state of the transition source, and randomly determines the 7-navi stock value. To do. After the processing of step S1243, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1244.

In the 7 navigation stock value determination process (step S1243), the sub CPU 81, in the transition from the normal game, the types of chance zones 1 to 3, the mode type in the normal game before the transition to the chance zone, and In the chance zone 1, the 7-navi stock value is appropriately determined according to the type of mode in the zone, the number of released games, and the like.
For example, when the mode in the normal game before the shift is "ultra-high accuracy", the 7-navi stock value is "5" or more.

Further, in the transition from the ART continuous lottery state, the 7-navi stock value is determined according to the type of the map that was finally stayed.

In this case, when staying in a predetermined map (for example, 7, 9, 10), a predetermined number or more (for example, at least "5" or more) of 7 navigation stock values are added.

Note that it is also possible to provide a plurality of tables similar to the 7-navi stock value lottery table for ART addition state (FIG. 59) and determine the 7-navi stock value by lottery based on these tables.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described 7-navi stock value determination method, and various other determination methods can be applied.

In step S1244, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3. When the internal winning combination is not a lip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1244 to step S1248, determines RT3 gaming state continuation navigation data, and then ends this subroutine. RT3 game state continuation navigation data does not display RT1 transition rips (lower tier lip, cross-up rep), RT1 transition symbols and irregular bells (in other words, it is possible to receive more medals without transitioning to an unfavorable state) This is data for notifying the stop operation sequence according to the internal winning combination.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1244, if the internal winning combination is the lip during RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1244 to step S1245, and the number of games at the start of ART start navigation With reference to the table (FIG. 46), the navigation data is determined according to the 7-navi stock value. The navigation data is data for informing the stop operation sequence. Further, the 7-navi stock value means the right to receive the notification of the pushing order that makes 7 sets.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the 7-navi stock value is 1 or more (step S1246). If the 7-navi stock value is not 1 or more (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the 7-navi stock value is 1 or more (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1246 to step S1247, subtracts 1 from the 7-navi stock value, and then ends the present subroutine.

[Processing during ART normal state 1]
FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing the ART normal state process 1 called in step S1214 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the transition destination state has been determined (step S1261). When the transition destination state is determined (YES), the sub CPU81 shifts the processing from step S1261 to step S1262, refers to the ART normal state precursor effect group lottery table (FIGS. 52 to 54), and shifts to the destination state. , The production group is determined according to the number of precursor games, the internal winning combination, and the number of continuous productions of the same system.

Then, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor effect group rewriting lottery table for ART normal state (FIG. 51), updates the effect group according to the transfer destination state (step S1263), and further determines the effect group and the internal winning combination. The effect data is determined according to (step S1264).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of precursor games is "0" (step S1265). When the number of precursor games is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1265 to step S1270, updates the number of precursor games, and then shifts the processing to step S1276.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1265, when the number of precursor games is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1265 to step S1266 to determine whether or not this is the precursor. To do. If not this sign (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1266 to step S1269 to clear the transfer destination state body, and then shifts the processing to step S1276.

On the other hand, in the processing of the above step S1266, when this is a precursor (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1266 to step S1267, and sets the transition destination state determined to the next game, Further, the effect data for transfer corresponding to the determined transfer destination state is determined (step S1268). After the processing of step S1268, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1276.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1261, when the transition destination state is not determined (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1261 to step S1271, and performs the ART normal state normal effect determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines an effect group and effect data in this order in accordance with the internal winning combination, as in the sign.

After the processing of step S1271, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART normal state transfer destination state random determination table (FIG. 48) and determines the transfer destination state according to the internal winning combination (step S1272). The transfer lottery may be performed according to the number of remaining ART games. The transfer destinations determined at this time are “No transfer (loss)”, “Fake 1 (weak fake)”, “Fake 2 (strong fake)”, “ART additional lottery state 1 (weak chance)”, There are ART additional lottery state 2 (medium chance), "ART additional lottery state 3 (strong chance)", "ART additional lottery state 4 (special chance)", and "ART additional lottery state 2 (confirmed)" (Fig. 48). ..

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination content in step S1272 is "not shift" (step S1273). When the determined content is “do not shift” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1273 to step S1276. On the other hand, if the determined content is not “not shifted” (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1273 to step S1274, and refers to the ART normal state precursor game number random determination table (FIG. 49). After determining the number of predictive games according to the state of the transition destination, the number of same-system continuous effects is determined according to the internal winning combination by referring to the predictive effect lottery table for ART normal state (FIG. 50) (step S1275). The sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1276 after the processing of step S1275.

In step S1276, the sub CPU 81 determines the RT3 gaming state continuation navigation data. This processing is the same as the processing content of step S1248 in FIG. Then, in step S1277, the sub CPU 81 executes an ART normal state game number management process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 116, and then ends the present subroutine.

[Game number management processing during ART normal state]
FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing the ART normal state number-of-games management process called in step S1277 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of ART games (step S1291), and subsequently determines whether or not the number of ART games is “0” as a result of the subtraction (step S1292). If the number of ART games is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of ART games is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1292 to step S1293, and determines whether or not the 7-navi stock value is “1” or more. To do.

If the 7-navi stock value is equal to or greater than "1" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1293 to step S1294, sets the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART to the next game, and then ends this subroutine. To do.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1293, if the 7-navi stock value is not equal to or greater than “1” (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1293 to step S1295, and sets the ART continuous lottery state to the next game. After setting, this subroutine is finished.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 116, in the present embodiment, the number of ART games is subtracted only in the ART normal state, but in addition to this, the number of ART games is also added in the ART additional lottery state. May be subtracted.

[Process 1 during lottery with additional ART]
FIG. 117 is a flow chart showing the ART add-on lottery state processing 1 called in step S1216 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the ART additional lottery state process (step S1311). When it is not the time to shift to the ART additional lottery state processing 1 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1311 to step S1313. On the other hand, when it is time to shift to the ART additional lottery state processing 1 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1311 to step S1312 and sets the initial values of the ally life point and the enemy life point. After that, the process proceeds to step S1313. In step S1313, the sub CPU 81 determines an attack type according to the type of the ART additional lottery state and the internal winning combination, and further, according to the type of the ART additional lottery state, the internal winning combination, and the determined attack type. The ally or enemy life point subtraction value is determined (step S1314). There are four types of ART additional lottery status. It is easy to select ally attacks in the order of ART additional lottery status 1, ART additional lottery status 2, ART additional lottery status 3, ART additional lottery status 4, and enemy life points. There are many subtracted values. Incidentally, the subtraction value of the friend life points may be reduced, or the initial value may be different. Further, the degree of advantage may be varied by adopting a combination or part of these.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data according to the attack type, the ally or enemy life point subtraction value (step S1315), and updates the ally or enemy life point (step S1316). After the processing of step S1316, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ally life point is “0” (step S1317).

When the ally life point is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1317 to step S1318, sets the ART normal state in the next game, and shifts the processing to step S1321.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1317, when the ally life point is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1317 to step S1319, and determines whether the enemy life point is "0". Determine whether.

When the enemy life point is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1319 to step S1321. On the other hand, when the enemy life point is “0”, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1319 to step S1320, sets the ART addition state in the next game, and shifts the processing to step S1321.

In step S1321, the sub CPU 81 determines navigation data for RT3 gaming state continuation.

[Processing during ART addition 1]
FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing the ART add-on state process 1 called in step S1218 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the ART addition state process 1 (step S1341). When it is not the time to shift to the process 1 during ART addition (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1341 to step S1348. On the other hand, when it is time to shift to the ART addition state in-process 1 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1341 to step S1342, and sets the initial value of the number of ART addition state continuation games (for example, “30”). )) is set, and the navigation mode 1 is set as the initial value of the navigation mode (step S1343).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is a transition from the ART additional lottery state (step S1344). In the case of the transition from the ART additional lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1344 to step S1347, sets the ART additional state 1 or 2 by lottery, and then shifts the processing to step S1348. The lottery in step S1347 may be randomly determined according to the set value, the number of remaining games, and the 7-navi stock value.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned step S1344, when it is not the transition from the ART additional lottery state (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1344 to step S1345, sets the ART additional state 2 and further 7 navigation stocks. After adding "5" as the value (step S1346), the process proceeds to step S1348. Instead of the setting process of the ART addition state 2 in step S1345, a lottery may be performed as to whether the ART addition state 2 is set or the other ART addition states are set.

In step S1348, the sub CPU 81 refers to the navigation mode lottery table for ART addition state (FIGS. 56 to 58) and determines a transfer destination in accordance with the ART addition state, the navigation mode, and the internal winning combination. In the case of the present embodiment, it is easier to select a higher navigation mode (navigation mode with a higher degree of expectation) in the ART addition state 2 than in the ART addition state 1.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3 (step S1349). When the internal winning combination is not the lip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1349 to step S1350, determines the RT3 gaming state continuation navigation data, and then shifts the processing to step S1355.

On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1349 to step S1351, and refers to the ART addition state navigation lottery table (FIG. 55) to navigate. Win/non-win is determined according to the mode. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result is a win (step S1352).

If the determination result is winning (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1352 to step S1353, refers to the ART addition state navigation table (at the time of winning), determines navigation data, and then proceeds to step S1355. Transfer processing. Based on the navigation data determined at the time of the winning, the 7 stop operation sequence is notified.

On the other hand, in the processing of step S1352 described above, if the determination result is not winning (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1352 to step S1354, and displays the ART addition state navigation table (when not winning). After referring to the navigation data and determining the navigation data, the process proceeds to step S1355.

In step S1355, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of ART addition state continuous games, and as a result of the subtraction, determines whether the number of ART addition state continuous games is “0” (step S1356).

When the number of games to be continued in ART is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of games in the ART addition state continuation game is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1356 to step S1357 to set the ART normal state in the next game, and then this subroutine To finish.

It should be noted that the navigation mode determined in the above-described ART addition processing 1 may be saved in the save processing (FIG. 120) described later.

[Processing during ART continuous lottery 1]
FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 called in step S1220 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to move to the ART continuous lottery state process 1 (step S1371). When it is time to shift to the ART continuous lottery state process 1 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1371 to step S1372, and refers to the ART continuous lottery state start map lottery table (FIG. 60), The initial map is decided according to the last battle point value and the internal winning combination. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data for starting the ART continuous lottery state (step S1373), and moves the process to step S1376.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1371 described above, when it is not the time of transition (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1371 to step S1374, and the ART continuous lottery state map transition lottery table (FIGS. 63 to 69). The transfer destination (map 1 to map 10 or “not transferred”) is determined according to the stay map, the internal winning combination, and the map management data. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines effect data in accordance with the stay map, the ART continuous lottery state map management data (FIG. 61), and the number of stay games (step S1375), and then shifts the processing to step S1376.

In step S1376, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the map management data is “C”. When the map management data is “C” (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. When the map management data is “C”, navigation for continuing ART is not performed in the subsequent games. Therefore, while the LOSE screen is displayed on the screen, the process waits for the transition to RT1 (or RT0). However, even in this case, since the map transfer lottery is performed, if the map transfer lottery is won before the transfer to RT1 (RT0), the map management data according to the number of stay games in the subsequent map is set. Will be done.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the ART continuous lottery state map management data (FIG. 61) is not “C” is obtained in step S1376 (NO), the sub CPU 81 proceeds from step S1376 to step S1377. Then, the navigation data for continuing the RT3 gaming state is determined. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the map management data is "I" or "J" (step S1378).

When the map management data is "I" or "J" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1378 to step S1379 to set the state in which the number of games at the start of ART is added to the next game, and then this subroutine To finish. On the other hand, when the map management data is not "I" or "J" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1378 to step S1380, updates the number of stay games, and then ends this subroutine. To do.

In this way, it is determined whether or not points are to be given at the time of completing 7 in the game number addition state at the start of ART, and based on the points, a management state including wins and losses of the final battle state occurring over a plurality of games at the end of ART ( By deciding (map), the player can expect that certain conditions will be met and the ART will continue even if the number of added ART games is small. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

Further, since the management state is configured to be changed (to be more advantageous) by the internal winning combination during the final battle state, the progress of the final battle state is tentative. Even if it does, the player can be expected to the end.
Further, the lottery is further configured so that advantageous lottery is given every time a predetermined number of 7 games is completed including the first 7 games, so that even if the number of added ART games is small ( Even when the number of times is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times, it is possible to give different expectations to the players in different situations while using the same method.

[Save processing]
FIG. 120 is a flowchart showing the save processing called in step S1221 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the save flag is on (step S1401). If the save flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1401 to step S1405. On the other hand, when the save flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1401 to step S1402, and determines whether it is the save data generation timing. In the case of adding the number of games at the start of ART, even if the middle-stage petit lip that is a save hand wins (YES in step S1405), the state does not immediately save the number of ART games at the time of winning (the game at the time of ART start). Since the number of ART games at the end of the number addition state) is saved, in the case of the number addition game at ART start time, the end time is determined as the save data generation timing in step S1402. .. Also, in the case of the ART continuous lottery state, even if the middle tier lip that is the saver wins (step S1405, YES), the number of ART games at the time of the next ART start is not saved but the number of games at the start of the next ART is added. Since the number of ART games at the end of the state is saved, in the case of the ART continuous lottery state, at the step S1402, the end of the next ART disclosed game number addition state is judged as the save data generation timing. Is becoming

When it is not the save data generation timing (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1402 to step S1405. On the other hand, if it is the save data generation timing (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1402 to step S1403, generates save data according to the current state and the number of ART games, and saves the save data. Remember. In this case, in addition to the number of ART games, the effect contents (effect stage and sound effects (BGM)) at that time are saved.

Then, the sub CPU 81 turns off the save flag (step S1404), and then shifts the processing to step S1405. In step S1405, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the middle peach lip. When the internal winning combination is not the middle peach lip (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is the middle tier lipstick (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1405 to step S1406 and determines whether there is a save flag or save data.

If there is a save flag or save data (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1406 to step S1407, adds “5” as the 7-navi stock value, and then ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if there is no save flag or save data in step S1406 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1406 to step S1408, adds “50” as the number of ART games, and then ART It is determined whether or not it is in the start game number addition state or the ART continuous lottery state (step S1409).

When the number of games at the start of ART is not added or the state of lottery for continuous ART is not (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1409 to step S1410 to generate save data according to the current state and the number of ART games, After storing the generated save data, this subroutine is finished. In this case, in addition to the number of ART games, the effect contents (effect stage and sound effects (BGM)) at that time are saved.

On the other hand, in step S1409, if a determination result that the number of games at ART start is on or the ART continuous lottery state is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 proceeds from step S1409 to step S1411. After this, the save flag is turned on, and then this subroutine is ended.

As described above, in the above-described save process, when the winning combination (middle-stage peach lip) is won, 50 games are added to the number of ART games at the end of the ART in the state where the number of games at the start of ART is added, and the game is saved. In the normal state, the ART additional lottery state, or the ART additional state, 50 games are added to the number of ART games at the time of the winning, and the game is saved, and in the ART continuous lottery state, the ART at the end of the next ART start number of games 50 games are added to the number of games and saved. Note that the saved data is loaded in step S1803 of the ART end time processing described later with reference to FIG. 134 in the case of the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various other data is used. It may be loaded at the timing.

In addition, as the content to be saved, all or part of the number of ART games, the 7-navi stock value, the last battle point value, and the like can be saved. Further, when the effect contents change depending on the number of remaining games in the ART or the 7-navi stock value, the changed effect contents may be saved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when a set of returning from the ART start game number addition state to the ART start game number addition state through the ART normal state and the ART continuous lottery state is repeated a plurality of times, When the number of sets is repeated, the effect contents can be changed according to the number of repetitions, in which case the effect contents after the change are saved in order to maintain the changed state. It is possible to prevent the effect contents from being interrupted on the way.

[Process when reel stop command is received]
FIG. 121 is a flowchart showing the reel stop command reception process called in step S760 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 99.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in ART (step S1511). When it is during ART (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if the ART is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1511 to step S1512, and determines whether or not the ART is in preparation. When the ART is being prepared (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the ART preparation is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1512 to step S1513, and determines whether or not it is in the chance zone 3. When it is in the chance zone 3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is not in the chance zone 3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1513 to step S1514, and determines whether or not it is the left first stop. When it is the left first stop (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when it is not the left first stop (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1514 to step S1515, performs the penalty setting processing, and then ends the present subroutine.

[Processing when winning command is received]
FIG. 122 is a flowchart showing the winning operation command reception process called in step S762 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in ART (step S1701). If it is in ART (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1701 to step S1702, performs ART processing 2 described later with reference to FIG. 123, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, if a determination result that the ART is not in progress is obtained in step S1701 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the sled from step S1701 to step S1703 to determine whether or not the ART preparation state is set. To determine. When in the ART preparation state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1703 to step S1704 and performs ART preparation processing 2. In this ART preparation process 2, the sub CPU 81 sets an addition state of the number of games at the start of ART when the RT3 shift rep is displayed. After the processing of step S1704, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the processing of step S1703, when the determination result that the ART preparation state is not being obtained is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1703 to step S1705, and later, FIG. After performing the normal game process 2 described with reference to, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing during ART 2]
FIG. 123 is a flowchart showing the in-ART process 2 called in step S1702 of FIG. 122.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of games at the start of ART is being increased (step S1721). When it is in the ART start game number addition state (YES), the sub CPU81 shifts the processing from step S1721 to step S1722, and the ART start game number addition state processing 2 described later with reference to FIG. After this, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1721, when the determination result that the number of games when starting ART is not being added is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1721 to step S1723, and then ART It is determined whether or not it is in a normal state. When it is in the ART normal state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1723 to step S1724 and performs the ART normal state processing 2. In the process 2 during the ART normal state, the sub CPU 81 terminates the ART if it makes a mistake in the pushing order and shifts to the low RT, as in the process 2 during the addition of the number of games at the start of ART (described later in FIG. 124). Time processing (FIG. 126) is performed. After the processing of step S1724, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1723, if the determination result that the ART is not in the normal state is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1723 to step S1725, and the ART addition lottery state is in progress. Or not. When in the ART additional lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1725 to step S1726, and performs the ART additional lottery state processing 2. In this ART additional lottery state processing 2, if the sub CPU 81 makes a mistake in the pushing order and shifts to the low RT, as in the ART start game number additional state processing 2 (described later in FIG. 124 ), Processing at the end (FIG. 126) is performed. After the processing of step S1726, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1725, when the determination result that the ART addition lottery state is not being performed is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1725 to step S1727, and the ART addition state is being added. Or not. When in the ART addition state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1727 to step S1728, and performs the ART addition state processing 2 described later with reference to FIG. 125. After the processing of step S1728, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1727, if a determination result that the ART addition state is not being obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1727 to step S1729, and the ART continuous lottery state is established. Or not. When it is not in the ART continuous lottery state (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when in the ART continuous lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1729 to step S1730, and performs ART continuous lottery state processing 2. In this ART continuous lottery state processing 2, if the sub CPU 81 makes a mistake in the pushing order and shifts to the low RT, as in the ART start game number addition state processing 2 (described later in FIG. 124), or , When the map management data becomes “C” and the pushing order is not notified and the state is shifted to the low RT, the process at the end of ART (FIG. 126) is performed. After the processing of step S1730, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

[Processing 2 while adding the number of games when starting ART]
FIG. 124 is a flowchart showing the process 2 during the addition of the number of games at the start of ART, which is called in step S1722 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3 (step S1751). When the internal winning combination is not a lip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1763. On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1751 to step S1752, and determines whether or not the navigation data is 7 lip to be displayed. .. When the 7-rep is not the displayed navigation data (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1752 to step S1760.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1752 described above, when the determination result that the 7-rep is the navigation data to be displayed is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1752 to step S1753, and It is determined whether or not the display is a lip display. If the 7-repli display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1753 to step S1760.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1753, when the determination result that the 7-repli display is displayed is obtained, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1753 to step S1754, and after incrementing the 7-same counter by 1, The last battle point addition value is determined according to the 7-counter counter value by referring to the last battle point table for the number-of-games addition state at the start of ART (step S1755).

Then, the sub CPU 81 updates the last battle point counter according to the determined last battle point addition value (step S1756), and then determines whether or not the main control (control by the main control circuit 71) is locked. Yes (step S1757). If the main control is locked (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1757 to step S1758, adds 100 as the number of ART games, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1757, when the determination result that the main control is not locked is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1757 to step S1759, and sets it as the number of ART games. After adding 30, the present subroutine is finished.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1752, if the determination result that the 7-rep is not the navigation data is obtained (NO), or if the determination result that the 7-rep is not displayed is obtained in the step S1753 ( NO), the sub CPU 81 determines in step S1760 whether or not the upper-stage lip display or the cross-down lip display is being performed.

If it is not the upper row rip or the cross down rep display (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1760 to step S1763. On the other hand, in the case of the upper row rip or the cross down rip display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1760 to step S1761, and determines whether or not the 7-navi stock value is “0”. ..

If the 7-navi stock value is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. In this way, the 7-display navigation data is displayed, but if you make a mistake in the pressing order, or if a lip that maintains RT3 is displayed, if the 7-navi stock value remains, the number of games at the start of ART is added. The state is maintained.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1761, when the 7-navistock value is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1761 to step S1762, sets the ART normal state, and Exit the subroutine. In this way, although the 7-display navigation data is displayed, if the pressing order is missed, the ART normal state is set as well as the 7-navi stock value is exhausted.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the internal winning combination is not a lip during RT3 in the processing of step S1751 (NO), or in the processing of step S1760, it is not the upper row lip or the crossdown lip display. When the determination result is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines in step S1763 whether or not the lower stage lip, the cross up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display. When the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1763 to step S1764, and will be described later with reference to FIG. 126. After performing the ART termination process, this subroutine is terminated. In this way, although the 7 display navigation data is displayed, if the pressing order is missed, or if the rep for moving to RT1 is displayed, the game is shifted to the normal game. In addition, in the case of a mistake in the pressing order, when a symbol combination that shifts to RT0 or 1 is displayed, the game is shifted to the normal game.

[Processing during ART addition 2]
FIG. 125 is a flowchart showing the ART add-on state process 2 called in step S1728 of FIG. 123.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3 (step S1781). When the internal winning combination is not a lip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1781 to step S1786. On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1781 to step S1782, and determines whether or not 7-rep is navigation data to be displayed. ..

When the 7-rep is not the displayed navigation data (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1782 to step S1786. On the other hand, when the 7-rep is the navigation data to be displayed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1782 to step S1783, and determines whether or not the 7-rep is displayed.

If the 7-repli display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S783 to step S1786. On the other hand, in the case of 7-repeat display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from 1783 to step S1784, refers to the 7-navi stock value lottery table for ART addition state (FIG. 59), and executes the main control (main The 7-navistock value is determined based on the presence or absence of lock of the control circuit 71).

Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the determined 7 navigation stock values (step S1785), and then ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S1781 is that the internal winning combination is not the lip during RT3 (NO), the result of the determination in the process of step S1782 is that it is not the navigation data in which 7 rep is displayed. If NO is obtained (NO), or if it is determined in the processing of step S1783 that the 7-rep display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81, in step S1786, the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, the anomaly. It is determined whether or not it is a bell or RT1 transition symbol display.

When the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1786 to step S1787, and is described later with reference to FIG. 126. After performing the ART end processing, the present subroutine is ended. In this way, although the 7 display navigation data is displayed, if the pressing order is missed, or if the rep for moving to RT1 is displayed, the game is shifted to the normal game.

[Process at the end of ART]
FIG. 126 is a flowchart showing the ART end-time processing called in step S1764 of FIG. 124 or step S1787 of FIG. 125.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is save data (step S1801). If there is save data (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1801 to step S1802, sets the ART preparation state, and then sets the ART restart load data according to the save data (step S1803). This subroutine ends.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1801, when the determination result that there is no save data is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1801 to step S1804, and sets the normal state, Furthermore, "normal" is set as the mode (step S1805). The process of setting "normal" as the mode may be determined by lottery.

Then, the sub CPU 81 refers to the cancellation game number random determination table (FIG. 35), determines the cancellation game number according to the mode and the set value (step S1806), and refers to the fake cancellation game number random determination table (FIG. 36). Then, the number of fake cancellation games is determined according to the mode and the set value (step S1807), and further, the development effect ceiling lottery table for the end of ART (FIG. 40) is referred to, and the development effect ceiling number of times is set according to the set value. Is determined (step S1808). After the processing of step S1808, the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

[Normal game processing 2]
FIG. 127 is a flowchart showing the in-base-game process 2 called in step S1705 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the chance zone 2 (step S1831). If it is in the chance zone 2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1831 to step S1832, performs the processing 2 in the chance zone 2 described later with reference to FIG. 128, and then executes this subroutine. finish.

On the other hand, when the result of the determination in the step S1831 is that it is not in the chance zone 2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from the step S1831 to the step S1833 and determines whether it is in the chance zone 3 or not. Determine whether or not. When it is not in the chance zone 3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine.

On the other hand, when it is in the chance zone 3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1833 to step S1834, and performs the processing 2 in chance zone 3 described later with reference to FIG. 129. Then, this subroutine is finished.

By executing the process 2 during the normal game, it is possible to prevent the process from moving to RT2 even though the navigation is not performed.

[Chance Zone 2 Processing 2]
FIG. 128 is a flowchart showing the processing 2 in chance zone 2 called in step S1832 of FIG. 127.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT2 gaming state transition navigation data is set (step S1851). When the RT2 gaming state transition navigation data is not set (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, if the RT2 gaming state transition navigation data is set (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1851 to step S1852 and determines whether or not the RT2 transition rep display is displayed. When the RT2 transition rep display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, if the RT2 shift display is displayed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1852 to step S1853, sets the chance zone 3 in the next game, and then ends the present subroutine.

[Processing during chance zone 3 2]
FIG. 129 is a flowchart showing the process 2 in chance zone 3 called in step S1834 of FIG. 127.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a lip during RT2 (step S1871). When the internal winning combination is not a lip during RT2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1871 to step S1875.

On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is a lip during RT2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1871 to step S1872, and determines whether or not 7-rep is the displayed navigation data. When it is not the navigation data in which 7-rep is displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1872 to step S1875.

On the other hand, if the 7-rep is the navigation data to be displayed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1872 to step S1873 and determines whether or not the 7-rep display is displayed. When the 7-repli display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1873 to step S1875.

On the other hand, in the case of 7-repeat display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1873 to step S1874, sets the ART preparation state, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the result of the determination in step S1871 is that the internal winning combination is not the lip during RT2 (NO), it is determined that the navigation data in which 7 rep is displayed is not the navigation data in the process of step S1872. When the result is obtained (NO), or when the determination result that the 7-lip display is not performed is obtained in the process of step S1873 (NO), the sub CPU 81, in step S1875, the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, It is determined whether or not it is an irregular bell or RT1 transition symbol display. When the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the case of the lower-stage lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1875 to step S1876, sets the normal state, and then sets the chance zone. It is determined whether or not the number of continuous games is “0”.

If the number of continuous games in chance zone 3 is “0” (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the number of continuous games in chance zone 3 is not “0” (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1877 to step S1878, and refers to the fake release game number random determination table (FIG. 36), After setting the number of fake cancellation games according to the mode and the set value, the present subroutine is ended.

[Processing when input status command is received]
130 is a flowchart showing the input state command reception process called in step S768 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 99.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the non-gaming state (step S1891). When not in the non-gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is in the non-gaming state (YES) (specifically, if there is no medal insertion and start operation and no command is received), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to step S1891 to step S1892. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a history display request. The history display request may be determined when the player operates the input button 101 (FIG. 5) to send a command by the operation of the input button 101 from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. it can.

When there is no history display request (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if there is a history display request (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1892 to step S1893, generates history display data from history storage data, and then ends this subroutine.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above.

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

In addition, in the conventional game machine, there is a problem that the production becomes monotonous, and since the player cannot clearly recognize which state the player is, it is not possible to increase the expectation of the player. It was
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from becoming monotonous due to a lock and continuing the interest of the player.
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from becoming monotonous due to locking and continuing the interest of the player.

1 Pachi-slot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 main ROM
33 Main RAM
72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Sub ROM
83 Sub RAM

Claims (2)

With multiple reels that can display multiple symbols in variable display and stop,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, for accepting a stop operation of the player;
In response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player, stop instruction means for outputting a stop instruction signal for instructing stop of the symbols variably displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means,
Reel control means for controlling the stopping operation of the plurality of reels ,
And notifying game control means for executing a notification game to perform a notification that prompts the winning of those lottery role,
Equipped with
Furthermore, with a precursor effect that suggests a transition to the notification game,
The aforesaid effect includes a fake aura that notifies that the notification game will not be finally transferred, and a main aura that notifies that the notification game will be finally transferred,
The probability of the selected effect contents is different depending on the type of the indication effect,
It is possible to execute the effect contents based on an identifier determined by the scenario number selected by lottery and the number of remaining precursor games ,
The identifier has at least a first identifier for determining to perform a normal effect group lottery,
In the case where the aura effect is executed,
A second identifier for determining an effect group different from the effect group determined last time and for determining effect content for a predetermined number of games from the same effect group;
A scenario number in which an identifier including a third identifier for continuing to determine effect contents from the same effect group for the predetermined number of games is associated with the remaining number of precursor games by lottery And the gaming machine. A first RT gaming state in which a re-gaming role in which a unit game can be performed without newly betting a gaming value is determined with a predetermined probability, and a winning probability of at least a part of the re-gaming roles is different from the first RT gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising RT control means capable of controlling a 2RT gaming state .

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