JP6703071B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a game called a pachi-slot, which is provided with a plurality of reels on each surface of which a plurality of symbols are arranged, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor provided corresponding to each reel, and a control unit. The machine is known. The start switch detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (hereinafter also referred to as "start operation") after a game medium such as a medal or coin has been inserted into the game machine, and the rotation of all reels is detected. Output a signal requesting start. The stop switch detects that the stop button provided corresponding to each reel is pressed by the player (hereinafter, also referred to as "stop operation"), and outputs a signal requesting stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. To do. The stepping motor transmits the driving force to the corresponding reel. In addition, the control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch, and performs the rotation operation and the stop operation of each reel.

In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers on the program (hereinafter referred to as “internal lottery process”) is performed, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”). ") and the timing of the stop operation, the rotation of the reel is stopped. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped and the combination of symbols relating to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the privilege corresponding to the combination of symbols is awarded to the player. As an example of a privilege given to a player, a payout of a game medium (medal, etc.) and a re-play (hereinafter also referred to as “replay”) operation in which the internal lottery process is performed again without consuming the game medium The operation of a bonus game, which increases the chances of paying out game media, can be cited.

Further, conventionally, in the gaming machine having the above-mentioned configuration, a symbol combination having the same or similar shape as a symbol called a bonus symbol and having a different color from the bonus symbol is stopped and displayed. There is known a gaming machine that generates a gaming state (high RT state) in which replay is won with high probability over a predetermined period (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). Specifically, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a symbol combination “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“blue 7” (“blue 7”) related to a combination called “special replay” on the winning determination line. When the symbols provided on the reels are stopped and displayed, a high RT state (RT2 operating state) occurs.

JP, 2010-029414, A

As described above, conventionally, a gaming machine that generates a high RT state when a specific condition is satisfied is known, but in recent years, in such a gaming machine, a stop operation relating to the medal provision during the high RT state. A gaming machine having a function called an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as "AT") for notifying information (information for making a game advantageous) by a lamp or the like has become mainstream. That is, there is known a gaming machine having a function of assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as "ART") in which an RT function and an AT function operate at the same time.

In the gaming machine having such an ART function, as the operation start condition of the ART, the operation start condition of the high RT state proposed in Patent Document 1 (stop display of the symbol combination related to “special replay”) is applied. In this case, even if the "special replay" is internally won, the ART cannot be activated unless the symbol combination related to the "special replay" can be stopped and displayed. In such a gaming machine, it is difficult for a player who is unfamiliar to press to operate the ART, and such an ART start condition causes a decline in the player's willingness to play the game. obtain.

Therefore, in a gaming machine that requires pushing, the loss of the player who is unfamiliar with pushing increases, and there is a possibility that the player may leave the game. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine is reduced, which may cause a loss to the gaming shop.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to allow a player, who is unfamiliar with the push, to play a game with peace of mind, suppress a decline in game motivation, and play a game. An object is to provide a game machine capable of preventing separation.

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

A plurality of reels (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface,
A symbol display area (for example, a display window 4 described later) for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel,
On the basis of the satisfaction of a predetermined start condition, by rotating each reel, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area (for example, three stepping motors 61L, 61C, which will be described later). 61R),
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition (for example, an internal lottery process described later),
A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R described later) which are respectively provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and accept the stop operation of the player,
When the player operates the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, so that the symbol is displayed in the symbol display area. Stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing described later) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbols that are present,
When a special winning combination (for example, “Replay G9” described later) is determined as an internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determining means, an advantageous state in which the player can control the advantageous state (for example, a pseudo bonus described below) Control means,
Reel production control for controlling each reel so that an effect (for example, a symbol display effect described later) in which a combination of special symbols (for example, "clown alignment" described below) is displayed in the symbol display area at the start of a game is performed Means (stop position determination processing described later),
The combination of the special symbols is a combination of symbols that is always displayed when the advantageous state is controlled,
The reel effect control means, in the game in which the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination, it is determined that the game in the advantageous state will be performed from the next game, and the combination of the special symbols is displayed in the symbol display area. If not, the next time the game is started, effect to display the combination of the special symbol in the symbol display areas (e.g., "clown omission effect" below) have rows,
During the period in which the advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state, in the game in which the special winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination means, the combination of the special symbols is displayed in the symbol display area. The gaming machine is the same in the case where the combination of the special symbols is not displayed in the symbol display area .

According to the present invention, even a player who is unfamiliar with the press can play the game with peace of mind, suppress the decline in the willingness to play, and prevent the game from leaving.

It is a figure for explaining the functional flow of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing the appearance structure of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the whole circuit composition with which the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a symbol arrangement table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 6) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 7) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 8) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 9) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 10) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 11) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 12) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 13) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 14) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of an internal lottery table (the 3) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the lottery value change table for RT1 in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (the 2) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 3) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (4) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 5) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 6) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (the 7) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 8) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 9) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (the 10) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the small winning combination/replay internal winning combination determination table (the 11) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the rotation cylinder stop number selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the reel stop initialization table (the 1) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initialization table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the reel stop initialization table (the 3) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward pushing (the 1) in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table (the 2) for the 1st stop at the time of forward pushing in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a forward-pressing control change table (an example in which the forward-pressing table change data is “00”) in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a forward-pressing control change table (an example when the forward-pressing table change data is “01”) according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the forward change control change table (an example in case forward change table change data is "02") in one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a forward-pressing control change table (an example in which the forward-pressing table change data is “03”) in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd, 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (example in case the table number for 2nd, 3rd stop at the time of forward push is "00"). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push is "15"). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd, 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (example in case the table number for 2nd, 3rd stop at the time of forward push is "12"). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd/3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (example in case the table number for the 2nd/3rd stop at the time of forward push is "19"). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (example in case the table number for 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push is "20"). It is a figure which shows an example (an example in case irregular selection table selection data is "00") of an irregular press stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table at the time of irregular pushing (an example in case the table selection data of irregular pushing is "01") in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a pull-in priority table selection table (at the time of the 1st stop of the left reel) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a pull-in priority table selection table (at the time of a 1st stop of a middle reel) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a pull-in priority table selection table (at the time of the 1st stop of the right reel) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction-in priority table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of a game state flag storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example (when a winning combination is "C_PB rip 02") of a symbol stop position storage area in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the attraction-in priority data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition flow diagram of the RT state and the game state of the gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a correspondence table showing the relationship between the RT state and the game state of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode random determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a correspondence table of a mode and its winning probability in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the AT lottery table at the time of replay continuous winning in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a correspondence table of the mode and the AT winning probability in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the addition lottery table in the number of ART games in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of an ART continuation random determination table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop symbol position table at the time of reel production in one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action pattern table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the reel action data selection table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action code determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel action code table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the excitation data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of the reel production operation in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of the addition production line lottery table in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition generation flag and classification data subtraction value table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a content table of a missed flag in one embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a correspondence table showing a relationship between each value of the discriminator during transition between flags and corresponding processing content in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the output specification of the external signal to the external concentration terminal board in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flow chart which shows the example of processing of the main control circuit of the game machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of medal acceptance and start check processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of internal lottery processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop initialization processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the example of the production start time production control processing in one execution form of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop position decision processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of stop position deciding processing for addition production in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel rotation start processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random acceleration processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a pull-in priority storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the attraction priority table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of design code storage processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of reel stop control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of number determination processing of a sliding piece in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop processing in one embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of line change bit check processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of line mask data change processing according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of priority attraction-in control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of control change processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of control change processing after the 2nd stop in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of winning a prize search processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of RT control processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of RT game number processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ART game number addition processing in one embodiment of the present invention. It is the flowchart which shows the example of the production end time production control processing in one execution form of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of an interruption processing by control of a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the production registration task performed by the sub CPU in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production contents decision processing in one embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing at the time of receiving a start command according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during a normal game state in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of display command reception in one embodiment of the present invention. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a random acceleration process in modification 1. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a random acceleration process in modification 2. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of random acceleration processing in Modification 3. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the winning a prize search processing (the 1) in modification 4. It is a flow chart which shows the example of the winning a prize search processing (the 2) in modification 4. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table in Modification 5;

Hereinafter, a pachi-slot showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachi-slot having an ART (pseudo bonus) function will be described.

<Function flow>
First, the functional flow of the pachi-slot will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachi-slot of the present embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to medals, for example, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as the game medium.

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

The internal lottery means performs 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 (winning determination line) described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning", in which benefits such as payout of medals and actuation of replay (replay) are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "losses". It is provided.

Further, when the start lever is operated, the plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the player presses a stop button corresponding to a predetermined reel, the reel stop control means and the special game stop control means, based on the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop button is pressed, Performs control to stop rotation.

In the pachi-slot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is called the “number of sliding pieces”, and the maximum number is set to 4 symbols.

The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination which permits the combination display of the symbols relating to the winning is determined, the combination of the symbols follows the effective line within the prescribed time of 190 msec (for 4 symbols of the symbol). Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible. Further, the reel stop control means uses the specified time to stop the rotation of the reel so that a combination of symbols which is not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the activated line.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the activated line is related to winning. When it is determined that the winning combination is a combination of symbols related to winning, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachi-slot, the series of operations described above are performed as one game (unit game).

In addition, in the pachi-slot, in the series of operations described above, various effects can be achieved by using the display of images performed by the display device, the output of light performed by various lamps, the output of sound performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof. Done. Further, in the present embodiment, for example, various reel effects for notifying the winning of the ART or the like are also performed during the reel acceleration period at the start of the ART game as described later.

In the pachi-slot, when the start lever is operated, 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 described above. When the random number value for effect is extracted, the effect content determination means randomly determines the effect content to be executed this time from the plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in association with each trigger such as the start of the rotation of the reel, the stop of the rotation of each reel, the determination of the presence or absence of the winning. In this way, in the pachi-slot, by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination, there is an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols that the player should aim for). It is provided to the player and the interest of the player can be improved.

<Structure of pachi-slot>
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

[Appearance structure]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses reels, circuit boards, and the like, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (variable display means) are provided, and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in a row in the lateral direction (direction orthogonal to the reel rotation direction). To be done. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are referred to as the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, respectively.

Each reel (display row) has a cylindrical reel body and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface (circulating surface) of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are continuously drawn along the circumferential direction of the reel body.

A display device 10 (notifying means) is provided at the center of the front door 1b. The display device 10 includes a display screen including a display window 4 for displaying the symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the effect is executed using the entire display screen including the display window 4.

In the present embodiment, the display unit provided above the display window 4 is composed of a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged in a matrix. Then, on this display unit, an effect (notification) is performed by a dot pattern represented by turning on and off a plurality of LEDs. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the display unit provided above the display window 4 may be configured by a liquid crystal display device.

The display window 4 is made of, for example, a transparent member such as an acrylic plate, and is provided at a position overlapping the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), as shown in FIG. It is provided so as to be located on the front side (player side) of one reel. Therefore, the symbols drawn on the three reels provided behind the display window 4 can be viewed through the display window 4.

In the present embodiment, the display window 4 displays three symbols, which are continuously arranged, out of a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 is stopped. Configured to be able to. That is, in the frame of the display window 4, upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol can be displayed in each area. Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbols are displayed in the frame of the display window 4 in a 3×3 array form. Then, in the present embodiment, a line (center line) connecting the middle region of the left reel 3L, the middle region of the middle reel 3C, and the middle region of the right reel 3R is a line for determining whether or not to win a prize (hereinafter, referred to as a line). It is defined as the effective line).

A 7-segment display 6 including 7-segment LEDs is provided below the display screen of the display device 10. The 7-segment display 6 is stored in the pachi-slot 1 in the number of medals inserted in the game this time (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted coins), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of paid-out coins), Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter, referred to as the number of credits) is displayed digitally.

Further, the front door 1b is provided with various devices (medal slot 11, MAX bet button 12, 1BET button 14, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) which are objects to be operated by the player.

The medal insertion slot 11 is provided for receiving medals inserted into the pachi-slot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received through the medal insertion slot 11 are thrown into one game with a predetermined number (for example, 3) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be stored in the pachi-slot 1 (so-called. Credit function). In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals that can be inserted in one game is three.

The MAX bet button 12 and the 1 BET button 14 are provided to determine the number of medals deposited in the pachi-slot 1 for one game. Although not shown in FIG. 2, a settlement button is provided on the front door 1b (disposed on the side of the start lever 16 opposite to the stop button). The settlement button is provided to pull out (discard) the medals stored inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front door 1b is provided with a medal payout opening 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 21L and 21R, and the like. A lamp 20 and the like are provided on the front door 1b.

The medal payout opening 18 guides the medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. Further, the lamp 20 provided on the front door 1b is composed of an LED or the like, and turns on/off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect contents. Further, the speakers 21L and 21R output sound effects such as sound effects and music corresponding to the effect contents.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state in which the front door 1b is opened, and shows a structure on the back side of the front door 1b and an internal structure of the cabinet 1a.

A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4 described later), which will be described later, is provided in an upper portion of the cabinet 1a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachi-slot 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in a central portion of the cabinet 1a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (one of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4 described later) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. To be done.

A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of accommodating a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in a lower portion of the cabinet 1a. Further, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device included in the pachi-slot 1 is provided on one side portion (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 1a.

A sub-control circuit 42 described later (see FIGS. 4 and 5 described later) is provided in a portion on the back side of the front door 1b (a portion opposite to the display screen side) above the display window 4 arrangement region. A sub board 32 is provided. The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls execution of effects such as display of images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

Further, on the back side of the front door 1b, a selector 35 is provided below the area where the display window 4 is arranged. The selector 35 is a device that selects whether or not the material, shape, and the like of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion port 11 is proper, and guides the medal determined to be proper to the hopper 33. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 4, which will be described later) that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path of the medal in the selector 35.

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub control circuit 42, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these circuits.

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

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

The main ROM 52 has control programs for various processes (see FIGS. 87 to 112 described later) executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 59 described later), and a sub-control circuit 42. Data and the like for transmitting various control commands are stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 60 to 66) for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing the control program.

As shown in FIG. 4, a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, and a sampling circuit 57 are connected to the main CPU 51. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes the control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 also generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

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

The stop switch 17S (stop operation detection means) detects that the player has pressed each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R (stop operation). The start switch 16S (start operation detection means) detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

The medal sensor 35S (insertion operation detection means) detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 12S detects that the bet button (MAX bet button 12 or 1BET button 14) has been pressed by the player.

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

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

Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum thereof is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a designated angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times that a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor to determine the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many symbols the reel has. Just rotate).

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

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated after the reel index is detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected. In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set to four symbols, so that, for example, when the stop button corresponding to a predetermined reel is pressed during the game, the display window 4 The symbols of the predetermined reels located in the corresponding areas on the winning determination line and the symbols existing in the range up to four of them are the symbols that can be stopped in the area. Even when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed in various reel effects described later, the reel index is detected for each reel in the same manner as the above-described method, and the specific symbol is determined based on the detection result. Stop.

The display drive circuit 64 included in the main control circuit 41 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged from the hopper 33 to the outside reaches a predetermined payout number.

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

Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. In the control program stored in the program storage area, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a random number value for effect is extracted to determine effect contents (effect data), and An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image on the display device 10 based on the determined effect contents, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 20, a speaker 21L, A program such as a voice control task for controlling the sound output by 21R is included.

In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data forming various effect contents, a storage area for storing animation data related to image creation, sound data regarding BGM and sound effects. And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data regarding a pattern of turning on/off light.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the display device 10, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the lamp 20 are connected to the sub control circuit 42, and the operation of these peripheral devices is controlled by the sub control circuit 42. Controlled.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create an image according to the dot pattern data specified by the effect contents, and the created image is displayed by the display device 10. Is displayed.

In addition, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 90, the audio RAM 91, the A/D converter 92, and the amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 21L and 21R according to the sound data specified by the effect contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 20 in accordance with the lamp data specified by the effect contents.

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, here, mainly, the configuration of various data tables necessary for the basic operation of the game will be described, and as for the configuration of various data tables required for various reel effects and random acceleration processing, which will be described later, the contents of these processing are described. It will be described as appropriate in the description.

[Design placement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table, the position of each symbol in the respective rotation directions of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and data specifying the type of the symbol arranged at each position (hereinafter, symbol code (in FIG. 6) Refer to the symbol code table)))).

In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol arranged in the middle area of each reel in the frame of the display window 4 is defined as "0" when the reel index is detected. Then, in each reel, “0” to “20” corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of proceeding in the rotation direction of the reel (direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) with reference to the symbol position “0”. Assigned to the design.

That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter (“0” to “20”) and the symbol arrangement table, the symbols displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel in the frame of the display window 4. The type of can be specified. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "7", in the upper, middle and lower regions of the left reel 3L in the frame of the display window 4, the symbol position "8" is displayed. Symbols corresponding to "Apple 1", "Bell 1" at the symbol position "7", and "Replay 2" at the symbol position "6" are displayed.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 20. The symbol combination table defines a correspondence relationship between a symbol combination determined in advance according to the type of privilege, a display combination (storage area), and the number of payouts.

In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R along the activated line (center line) matches the symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table. It is judged to be a prize. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is provided with benefits such as payout of medals and operation of replay. If the symbol combination displayed along the activated line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, a so-called "miss" occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to “miss” is not defined in the symbol combination table, so that the symbol combination of “miss” is defined. The present invention is not limited to this, and the “miss” item may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly define the “miss”.

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

The data in the “storage area” of the display combination column is data for designating a display combination storage area (see FIG. 60 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored, which will be described later. In this embodiment, 42 display combination storing areas are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1-byte data pattern) and different contents are managed as different display combinations due to the difference in "storage area".

The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table indicates the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the case of a combination of symbols to which a numerical value of 1 or more is given as the "payout number" data, the same number of medals as the numerical value is paid out. In the present embodiment, the display combination in which such medals are paid out is collectively referred to as "small combination".

In the present embodiment, for example, a display combination related to “bell” (one of “C_CL bell 01” to “C_XU bell 12” shown in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 20) is determined as the display combination. At times, nine medals are paid out with respect to the inserted number of three medals. Further, for example, in the case where a display combination relating to “apple” (one of “C_CL apple 01” to “C_XU apple 08” shown in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 7 to 20) is determined as the display combination, With respect to the number of inserted medals, 6 medals are paid out.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, one of the combinations of symbols related to the replay as the display combination (“C_RT1 rep 01” to “C_normal rep 24” shown in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 20). Or) is determined, the replay is activated.

The display combinations associated with "R_RT1 transition 1" to "R_RT1 transition 32" shown in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 7 to 20 could not stop and display the symbol combination of "special bell" on the activated line. It is a role that is displayed when (missed), and is a display role that triggers when the RT game state shifts to the RT1 game state (general game state) described later. Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of "R_RT1 transition 1" to "R_RT1 transition 32" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state described later. ..

[RT transition table]
Next, the RT transition table will be described with reference to FIG. The RT transition table defines the correspondence relationship between the transition condition of the RT gaming state and the RT gaming states of the migration source and the migration destination.

In this embodiment, as the RT gaming state, eight types of states, RT0 gaming state to RT7 gaming state, in which the type of internal winning combination of replay and the winning probability thereof are different from each other, are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the fact that a symbol combination relating to a predetermined winning combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line is a trigger for shifting between the RT game states. Specifically, the symbol combination of the combination of “special bell spill” or various replays (“replay 1” to “replay 6”, “replay 8”, “replay B”, “replay R” and “replay P”. When the symbol combination of the winning combination (hereinafter, referred to as a replay winning combination) is displayed, the RT gaming state shifts.

The symbol combination of the role related to the "special bell spill" that is the trigger for the transition of the RT gaming state is one of "R_RT1 transition 1" to "R_RT1 transition 32" defined in the symbol combination table of Figs. 7 to 20. Is a symbol combination. Further, the symbol combination of the replay combination that becomes the trigger of the transition of the RT gaming state is any symbol combination of “C_RT1 rep01” to “C_RT7 rep12” defined in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 20.

In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the RT transition table to control the transition of the RT gaming state, but for details of the transition flow of the RT gaming state, A more specific description will be given later with reference to FIG. 67. Further, hereinafter, the RT game state is simply referred to as "RT state". Therefore, the RT0 gaming state to the RT7 gaming state are also referred to as "RT0 state" to "RT7 state", respectively.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. The internal lottery table has small win/replay data pointers "0" to "52" associated with the winning numbers "0" to "52" in each RT state, and the small win/replay data pointers. Specifies the correspondence with the lottery value when is determined.

The small win/replay data pointer is data acquired as a result of the lottery performed by referring to the internal lottery table, and is an internal winning combination defined by an internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 26 to 36) described later. This is data for specifying. The lottery value defined corresponding to the winning number (small win/replay data pointer) “0” in the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 24 is a lottery value related to “miss”. The lottery value defined corresponding to the winning numbers “1” to “30” (abbreviation “F_lip 0” to “F_lip G9”) is the lottery value related to the replay combination, and the winning number “31”. The lottery value defined corresponding to "52" (abbreviation "F_Bell ALL" to "F_apple") is a lottery value related to a small winning combination.

In the present embodiment, as is clear by comparing the lottery values defined in the RT state columns in FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value for the small winning combination is the same regardless of the RT state. However, the setting of the lottery value related to the replay combination (the type of the replay combination to be won and the lottery value thereof) differs depending on the RT state. The setting content of the lottery value related to the replay combination in each RT state will be described more specifically later with reference to FIG. 67 together with the transition content of the RT state.

In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, random number values extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535) are sequentially subtracted by the lottery value defined corresponding to each winning number. Next, a determination (internal lottery) is made as to whether or not the result of the subtraction has become negative (whether or not a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, when the result of the subtraction in the predetermined winning number becomes negative (a "digit" occurs), it means that the winning number has been won, and the data pointer assigned to the relevant winning number is acquired.

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

Specifically, for example, when the current RT state is the RT1 state, the probability that the winning number “0” (abbreviation “miss”) is won and “0” is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer ( The probability of winning the “miss” internally is “34256/65536” (see FIG. 22). Further, for example, when the current RT state is the RT1 state, the probability that the winning number “2” (abbreviation “F_lip G1A”) is won and “2” is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer is It becomes "5/65536" (see FIG. 22). Further, for example, when the current RT state is the RT1 state, the probability that the winning number “31” (abbreviation “F_bell ALL”) is won and “31” is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer is: It becomes "819/65536" (see FIG. 23).

[Lottery value change table]
In the present embodiment, the setting of the winning probability (expected value) of the small win/replay data pointer "2" (winning number "2") in the RT1 state can be changed in advance. FIG. 25 is a lottery value change table (lottery value setting change means) used when changing the setting of the lottery value in the RT1 state.

In the example shown in FIG. 25, the lottery value in the RT1 state can be set to any of setting 1 to setting 6. The lottery value in the RT1 state of the setting 1 in FIG. 25 corresponds to the lottery value described in the RT1 state column in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 22 and 23.

In the present embodiment, the lottery value of the small win/replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is linearly increased as the set numerical value (1 to 6) is increased. Specifically, in this example, the lottery value change table is set so that the lottery value increases by 5 when the set numerical value increases by 1.

In the present embodiment, by changing the winning probability setting of the small win/replay data pointer "2" (winning number "2"), the gaming state is the "normal gaming state" (RT1 or RT7 state) described later. The left reel constituting the display combination (the combination corresponding to the abbreviated name “F_lip G1A” in FIG. 25 in the present embodiment) that triggers the transition from “to a pseudo bonus” (RT5 state: ART state) described later. 3L main specific symbols (in the present embodiment, "apple 2" at symbol position "5", "red 7" at symbol position "4" and "apple 2" at symbol position "3" in FIG. 6) are The probability of being displayed in the middle area of the left reel 3L can be changed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the additional lottery table (see FIG. 73 described later) referred to in the game of “pseudo bonus” described later is linked to the set value of the lottery value change table in the RT1 state, The winning probability of the added lottery changes according to the set numerical value. Specifically, in the add-on lottery table described later, the winning probability of the add-on lottery in the game of “pseudo bonus” (occurrence of “add-on effect” (reel effect) to be described later) as the set numerical value (1 to 6) increases. Frequency) will increase.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, by changing the setting of the winning probability of the small win/replay data pointer "2" (winning number "2") in advance, a shift to a "pseudo bonus" (ART state) described later is made. It is possible to change the probability that the specific symbol of the left reel 3L, which constitutes the triggering display combination, is displayed, and the winning probability of the additional lottery in the game of the "pseudo bonus" described later (the "additional effect" described later ( It is possible to change the frequency of occurrence of reel effect). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to predict the numerical value of the current setting by grasping the frequency with which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L in the “pseudo bonus” described later.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 36. The internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the small win/replay data pointer and the internal winning combination. That is, when the small win/replay data pointer is determined, the data of the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired by the internal winning combination determination table.

“Internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, which is allowed to be displayed along the activated line. The “internal winning combination” is represented by 1-byte data, like the “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20, and a symbol unique to each bit in the 1-byte data. Are assigned. When the small win/replay data pointer is “0”, the content of the “internal winning combination” is “miss”, which is defined by the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20. Indicates that display of all symbol combinations is not allowed.

26 to 36 are diagrams showing the configuration of the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combinations/replays in the present embodiment. The internal winning combination determination table defines the small winning combination and the replay winning combination to be internally won for the small winning/replaying data pointers "1" to "52". That is, the internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence relationship between the small win/replay data pointer and the internal winning combination related to payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to replay operation.

The “◯” mark in the internal winning combination determination table indicates the internal winning combination to be won in the acquired small combination/replay data pointer. For example, when "2" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, the internal winning combination is "C_RT3 rep 01" to "C_RT3 rep 46" and "C_BB rep 01" to "C_BB rep 13". Is won twice. Further, for example, when "31" is acquired as the small win/replay data pointer, the internal winning combination is "C_CL bell 01" to "C_CL bell 08" and "C_XU bell 01" to "C_XU". "Bell 12" wins twice.

[Circuitary stop number selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the rotation cylinder stop number selection table will be described. The turn cylinder stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small win/replay data pointer and the turn cylinder stop number. It should be noted that the spinning cylinder stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initialization process described later.

In the present embodiment, the rotating cylinder stop number selection table defines different rotating cylinder stop numbers for each small win/replay data pointer. For example, when the small win/replay data pointer is "3", the revolving cylinder stop number "3" is selected.

Note that, in the present embodiment, an example in which a different spinner stop number is defined for each small win/replay data pointer is shown as the spinner stop number selection table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The same spinning cylinder stop number may be defined for different small win/replay data pointers to reduce the data.

[Reel stop initial setting table]
Next, the reel stop initialization table will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40. The reel stop initialization table defines the correspondence relationship between the spinning cylinder stop number and various data used for the pull-in priority table selection process, which will be described later, and the number of sliding frames for each reel, which will be described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes a spinning cylinder stop number, determination data for each pressing order (pull-in priority table number and pull-in priority selection table number), irregular press table number selection value (irregular press (Table selection data and change status), table change data at the time of forward push, table selection data at the time of forward push, and table change initial data selection value at the time of forward push (table number and change status) are defined.

The attraction-in priority order selection table number and the attraction-in priority order table number are data used in the attraction-in priority order table selection processing. For example, if the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number is defined in the reel stop initialization table, the pull-in priority table number defined in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 57 described later) is set. It is possible to obtain data regarding the priority order of the corresponding display combination. If the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the spinning cylinder stop number is not defined in the reel stop initialization table, the pull-in priority table selection table (see FIGS. 54 to 56 described later) is referred to, and the pull-in priority table is selected. The pull-in priority table number is determined based on the pull-in priority selection table data corresponding to the priority order selection table number.

The table number of the table change data at the time of forward pressing, the table selection data at the time of forward pressing, and the table number of the initial data selection value at the time of forward pressing table change are the stop tables (refer to FIGS. And FIG. 47 to FIG. 51). The "forward push" referred to in the present specification is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation) is performed on the left reel 3L. It corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the pushing order of "left center right" and "left center right".

The irregular press time table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIGS. 52 and 53 described later) to be referred to when the irregular press is performed. The "irregular pressing" referred to in the present specification is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and includes "middle left and right", "middle right left", and "middle right left". It corresponds to the case where the stop operation is performed in the pushing order of "right middle left" and "right left middle".

In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is controlled to stop within 190 msec. Specifically, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected is added with one of the number of sliding symbols “0” to “4”, and the value is obtained. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position where the rotation of the reel stops (this is referred to as the "scheduled stop position"). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position where the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, and this is referred to as the "stop start position".

That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of rotation of the reel after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. In other words, it is the number of symbols passing through the middle region of the corresponding reel of the display window 4 in the period from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S until the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S.

By referring to the stop table, the number of sliding pieces is acquired according to the stop start position of each reel. In the present embodiment, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the stop table, but this is tentative, and the obtained number of sliding pieces does not immediately determine the scheduled stop position of the reel.

Further, in the present embodiment, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces (hereinafter referred to as “sliding piece number determination data”) acquired based on a stop table described later, a pull-in priority table described later. The number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to (see FIG. 57 described later). Then, the number-of-slip-pieces determination data is referred to in order to determine the search order when comparing the priorities of the symbols from the stop start position to the symbol position that is the maximum number of four slides ahead.

In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is selectively used according to the forward push and the irregular push. If it is the forward push, the first push stop table at the forward push (see FIGS. 41 and 42 described below) and the second/third stop stop table at the forward push (see FIGS. 47 to 51 described later). Refer to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the irregular pressing stop table (see FIGS. 52 and 53 described later) is referred to.

[Stop table for 1st stop when pushing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41 and FIG. 42, the stop table for first pressing at the time of forward pressing will be described. The forward stop first stop table includes the forward start table selection data “00” to “07”, the stop start positions “0” to “20” of the left reel 3L, the sliding piece number determination data, and Specifies the correspondence with change status. The change status is used when referring to a forward-press control change table (see FIGS. 43 to 46 described later) described later.

Here, as an example, when the small win/replay data pointer "2" (winning number "2") is won, the above-described specific symbol of the left reel 3L (the symbol position "5" in FIG. 6 "apple" 2", "red 7" at the symbol position "4" and "apple 2" at the symbol position "3") will be described.

When the small win/replay data pointer "2" (winning number "2") is acquired, the rotating cylinder stop number "2" is acquired from the rotating cylinder stop number selection table shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in the reel stop initialization table of FIG. 38, the forward selection table selection data “02” is acquired. That is, the small win/replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is acquired (the winning combination corresponding to the abbreviation “F_lip G1A” is won), and the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L. When it is performed, the sliding piece number determination data described in the column of the forward pressing table selection data “02” in the first pressing stop table of FIG. 41 is referred to.

In this case, for example, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of the symbol position "4" (when the stop button is pressed), the sliding piece number determination data is "0" (the sliding piece number is " 0”), and when the stop operation is performed, the symbol (“red 7”) located on the determination line is stopped and displayed. Further, for example, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of the symbol position "5", the sliding piece number determination data becomes "0" (the sliding piece number is "0"), and the stopping operation is performed. At this time, the symbol (“apple 2”) located on the determination line is stopped and displayed. Further, for example, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of the symbol position "3", the sliding piece number determination data becomes "2" (the sliding piece number is "2"), and the stopping operation is performed. At this time, the symbol (“apple 2”) two points ahead of the symbol (“apple 2”) located on the determination line is stopped and displayed.

That is, when the small win/replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”) is acquired and the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the specific symbol described above is positioned on the determination line. When the stop operation is performed at the timing, the corresponding specific symbol is always stopped and displayed.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, the forward-pressing control change table will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46. Note that FIG. 43 shows the forward press control change table when the forward press table change data is “00”, and FIG. 44 shows the forward press table change data when the forward press table change data is “01”. It is a control change table. Further, FIG. 45 is a forward-press control change table when the forward-press table change data is “02”, and FIG. 46 is a forward-press control change table when the forward-press table change data is “03”. It is a control change table.

The forward-pressing control change table defines the correspondence relationship between the change target position (scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change status, and the second-third stop stop table number during forward-pressing. For example, the forward press table change data acquired based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 38 to 40) is “00”, and the forward press first stop table for stop (see FIGS. 41 and 42). ), the change status acquired based on (4) is “0”, and the planned stop position of the left reel 3L is “18”, the forward press control change table shown in FIG. 43 is referred to, When pressed forward, the stop table number for the second and third stops is "11 (B line)". In addition, when the change table data is not registered in the target position in the forward change control change table, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pressing forward and stop table for anomalous pressing]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 47 to 53, the forward pressing second/third stopping stop table and the irregular pressing stop table will be described. The forward stop second/third stop table and the irregular stop table define 1-byte stop data according to each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”.

The stop table for second/third stop during forward pressing shown in FIG. 47 is referred to when the stop table number for second/third stop during forward pressing is “00”. The forward pressing second/third stopping stop table shown in FIG. 48 is referred to when the forward pressing second/third stopping stop table number is “15”. The forward press second/third stop stop table shown in FIG. 49 is referred to when the forward press second/third stop stop table number is "12". The forward pressing second/third stop table shown in FIG. 50 is referred to when the forward pressing second/third stop table number is "19". The forward press second/third stop stop table shown in FIG. 51 is referred to when the forward press second/third stop stop table number is “20”.

The irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 52 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is "00". Further, the irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 53 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is “01”.

The stop data defined in each stop table of the second/third stop table for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing is appropriate as a position at which the symbol position associated with itself stops rotation of the reel. It has information on whether or not. Then, this stop data includes information as to whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position for stopping the rotation of the reel, the bit corresponding to the column of "A line" and the column of "B line" in each stop table. To the bit corresponding to. The stop data is defined by allocating information of which of these two types of information should be adopted to the bit corresponding to the column of "line change" in each stop table.

That is, the forward pressing second/third stop table and the irregular pressing stop table define a plurality of ways of determining the position at which the reel rotation is stopped. Therefore, even if the stop start position is the same symbol position, it is possible to change the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop position at the first stop. By adopting such a configuration, information can be compressed.

The determination of the number-of-slip-pieces determination data is performed as follows. First, which of the eight bit strings (the data in the leftmost column in the drawing corresponding to the bit 1) forming the stop data is designated according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected is designated. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the column of "medium reel A line data" of bit 4 is designated.

Then, with reference to the designated bit string, for each symbol position from the stop start position to the range of the maximum number of sliding symbols, a search is sequentially performed as to whether or not "1" is defined as the corresponding data. As a result of this search, the difference from the stop start position to the symbol position for which "1" is defined as the corresponding data is calculated, and this difference is used as the sliding piece number determination data.

It should be noted that whether or not to change the reference bit string from the "A line" column to the "B line" column is referred to the "line change" column, and "1" is defined in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not it has been done. Next, when it is determined to change the line, the column of "B line" is designated thereafter, and the above search is performed. Then, the number-of-slip-pieces determination data is acquired based on the search result.

[Import priority table selection table]
Next, the attraction-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIGS. The attraction priority table selection table shown in FIG. 54 is a table referred to when the left reel 3L is first stopped, and the attraction priority table selection table shown in FIG. The pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 56 is a table that is referred to when the right reel 3R is first stopped.

Each attraction-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the attraction-in priority selection table data and the stop button pressing order, and the attraction-in priority table number in each combination. The attraction-in priority table number defined in each attraction-in priority table selection table is data for obtaining information regarding the priority order of the display combination defined in the attraction-in priority table (see FIG. 57 described later). is there.

In addition, the attraction priority selection table data defined in each attraction priority table selection table is determined based on the attraction priority selection table number acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table of FIGS. To be done. Specifically, in the attraction priority selection table data consisting of three digits, the numerical value of the last two digits corresponds to the attraction priority selection table number. The first digit of the pull-in priority selection table data corresponds to the type of the first stopped reel.

In this embodiment, when the left reel 3L is first stopped, the first digit of the pull-in priority selection table data is set to "1", and when the middle reel 3C is first stopped, the pull-in priority order is set. The first digit of the selection table data is set to "2", and the first digit of the drawing priority selection table data is set to "3" when the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time. Therefore, for example, when the left reel 3L is first stopped and the pull-in priority selection table number acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table is "11", the pull-in priority selection table data is " 111”, the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time, and when the attraction priority selection table number acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table is “11”, the attraction priority selection table data is “311”. Will be

Here, an example of a procedure for referring to the attraction-in priority table selection table (procedure for determining the attraction-in priority table number) will be described. The pull-in priority table selection table is executed every reel stop operation. For example, when the left reel 3L is first stopped and the attraction priority selection table number acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table is "11", attraction in the attraction priority table selection table shown in FIG. The information described in the column of the priority order selection table data “111” is referred to.

Next, the type of the reel that has been subjected to the second stop operation is determined, and the information in the column of the pressing order “1-X-2” of the drawing priority selection table data is referred to. The pressing order "1-X-2" indicates that the left reel 3L and the right reel 3R are stopped in this order. At this time, when the second stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, since it corresponds to the pressing order "1-X-2" (the pressing order is correct), the pull-in priority table number "01" is acquired. To be done. On the other hand, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, it does not correspond to the pressing order "1-X-2" (incorrect pressing order), so the pull-in priority table number "02" is acquired. To be done.

After that, when the third stop operation is performed, the type of reel at that time is determined, and the information in the column of the pressing order “1-3-2” in the pull-in priority selection table data is referred to. The pressing order "1-3-2" indicates that the left reel 3L, the right reel 3R, and the middle reel 3C are stopped in this order. At this time, if the third stop operation is performed on the right reel 3R, it does not correspond to the pressing order "1-3-2" (incorrect pressing order), so the pull-in priority table number "02" is set. It is acquired (the pull-in priority table number acquired during the second stop operation is maintained). On the other hand, when the third stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C, since it corresponds to the pressing order "1-3-2" (the pressing order is correct), the pull-in priority table number "01" is acquired. (The pull-in priority table number acquired during the second stop operation is maintained).

[Importance priority table]
Next, the attraction-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG. The attraction-in priority table defines a correspondence relationship between attraction-in data for each storage area type and a predetermined priority in each of attraction-in priority table numbers “00” to “02”.

The pull-in priority table is used for searching whether or not there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order in which the symbols are preferentially stopped and displayed (pulled in) between the types of symbol combinations related to winning. In addition, each attraction-in data is 1 as in the case of “internal winning combination” in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 36 and “display combination” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20. It is represented by byte data, and a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data.

In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-mentioned first-time stop table for first pressing (see FIGS. 41 to 42). However, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces other than this number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, in the present embodiment, the more appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined based on the priority of the combination of the symbols which are permitted to be stopped by the internal winning combination, regardless of the number of sliding pieces acquired from the stop table.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57, not only the priority of the internal winning combination is different according to the attraction-in priority table number, but also the number of divisions of the priority is different. Specifically, when the attraction-in priority table number is “00”, the number of divisions of the priority is set to 1, and when the attraction-in priority table number is “01”, the number of divisions of the priority is set. If the pull-in priority table number is “02”, the number of priority divisions is set to 3. In order to simplify the description, the priority order when the attraction-in priority table number is “01” will be described, and description of the priority order in the other attraction-in priority table numbers will be omitted.

When the pull-in priority table number is "01", the priority order "1" is "C_RT1 rep 01" to "C_RT1 rep 08", "C_RT3 rep 01" to "C_RT3 rep 46", "C_RT4 rep 01". ~ "C_RT4 Lip 42", "C_PB Lip 01" to "C_PB Lip 09", "C_RT7 Lip 01" to "C_RT7 Lip 12", and the attraction-in data corresponding to "C_XD Bell 01" to "C_XD Bell 12". Stipulated. The priority order “2” is “R_RT1 transition 1” to “R_RT1 transition 32”, “C_RT5 rep 01” to “C_RT5 rep 18”, “C_normal rep 01” to “C_normal rep 24”, and The pull-in data corresponding to "C_CL Bell 01" to "C_CL Bell 08" is defined.

When the attraction-in priority table number is "01", the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination defined in the priority "1" (pull-in) is more than the stop display of the other symbol combinations. Is also given priority.

[Search order table]
Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIG. The search order table is a priority order (hereinafter, referred to as "search order") from a range of predetermined numerical values as the number of sliding pieces ("0" to "4" when the maximum number of sliding pieces is four). ").

The search order table defines the sliding piece number determination data obtained based on the above-mentioned stop table and the search order. That is, in the present embodiment, the order of numerical values to be preferentially applied is determined based on the sliding piece number determination data. Further, the search order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding pieces having the same priority, and the search order table having a higher search order is applied.

In this embodiment, as will be described later with reference to the priority attraction-in control process in FIG. 104, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lower search order “5” in the search order table, and the search order “1” is dealt with. The priority will be applied to the number of sliding pieces from the numerical value.

[Symbol winning operation flag data table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table will be described. The symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table defines the corresponding relation between the reel type and the data of the internal winning combination that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table, it is possible to determine the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time. The symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20).

For example, when the symbol “red 7” is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 42 corresponding to the symbol code “00000001” (red 7) in the reel type “left”, “1” is stored in the bit corresponding to the displayable internal winning combination. The data defined in the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table is ANDed with the data stored in a symbol code storage area (see FIG. 64 described later) described later and stored.

<Structure of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 to 66. Although not described here (not shown), storage areas for random number values for production, various control data, various flags, various counters, etc. used in various reel productions and random acceleration processing described later are also stored in the main RAM 53. It is provided.

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display combination storing area is composed of the display combination storing areas 1 to 42 each represented by 1-byte data.

In each of the display combination storing areas 1 to 42, when "1" is set in a predetermined bit (when stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the activated line. Indicates. On the other hand, when all the bits are "0", it indicates that the winning symbol combination is not displayed on the activated line.

Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storing area (not shown). The internal winning combination storing area is configured similarly to the display winning combination storing area shown in FIG. In the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 42, when "1" is set in a plurality of bits, display of a combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. When all the bits are “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “miss”.

[Game status flag storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described. The game status flag storage area stores a game status flag consisting of 1 byte. In the present embodiment, the RT state type is assigned to each bit in the game state flag.

When "1" is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit in the game state flag storage area, it indicates that the RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is operating. For example, when "1" is stored in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area, it indicates that the current RT state is the RT7 state.

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The operation stop button storage area stores an operation stop button flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operation stop button flag, the operating state of the stop button is assigned to each bit.

For example, when the left stop button 17L is the stop button pressed this time, that is, the operation stop button, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, for example, when the left stop button 17L is a stop button that has not been pressed yet, that is, a valid stop button, "1" is stored in bit 4. The main CPU 51 discriminates the stop button pressed this time and the stop button not pressed yet based on the data stored in the operation stop button storage area.

[Pressing order storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described. The pressing order storage area stores a pressing order flag composed of 1 byte. In the press order flag, the type of the stop button press order is assigned to each bit. For example, if the pressing order of the stop buttons is "left middle right", "1" is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol code storage area, a symbol code of the symbol of the reel most recently stopped and operated (symbol code storage area 1) and a displayable symbol (symbol code storage areas 2 to 43) are stored for each activated line. It After all reels are stopped, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 43.

In this embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 59), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is ANDed with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the ANDed data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG. If a plurality of effective lines are provided, the same number of symbol code storage areas as the number of effective lines are provided.

[Symbol stop position storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol stop position storage area will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol stop position storage area stores the symbol position of each reel stopped and displayed on the activated line (center line) for each unit game.

For example, when the symbol combination (“Pierrot”-“Pierrot”-“Apple 1”) related to “C_PB Lip 02” is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 65, the left reel in the symbol stop position storage area The symbol position “13” is stored in the storage area corresponding to 3L, the symbol position “14” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the middle reel 3C, and the symbol position “1” is stored in the storage area corresponding to the right reel 3R. Is stored.

[Entrance priority data storage area]
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the configuration of the attraction-in priority data storage area will be described. 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. That is, the pull-in priority data storage area is provided with a storage area for priority data for each reel type.

In each attraction priority data storage area, attraction priority data determined according to each symbol position “0” to “20” of the corresponding reel is stored. In this embodiment, by referring to the attraction-in priority data storage area, it is searched whether or not there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces determined based on the above-mentioned stop table.

The contents of the priority attraction-in data stored in the attraction-in priority data storage area differ depending on the type of attraction-in priority table number in the attraction-in priority table (see FIG. 57) referred to when determining the attraction-in priority data. .. The larger the value of the attraction-in priority data, the higher the priority. On the other hand, the attraction-in priority data having the lowest priority is prohibited from being stopped.

By referring to the attraction-in priority data, it is possible to make a relative evaluation of the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol for which the largest value is determined as the attraction-in priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the attraction-in priority data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same attraction-priority data value, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the search order table (see FIG. 58) described above.

Although detailed description is omitted in this specification, the sub ROM 82 also stores various table data (for example, a navigation table) necessary for various performance operations, and the sub RAM 83 also has various storage areas required. Are appropriately provided.

<Transition flow of RT state>
Here, the transition flow of RT states and the features of each RT state will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. 67. Further, in FIG. 67, in addition to the transition flow of the RT state, a transition flow of the game state such as “normal state” or “pseudo bonus” is also described.

[Relationship between RT state and game state]
In the present embodiment, as described in the RT transition table of FIG. 21, eight types of RT states, RT0 state to RT7 state, in which the types of internal winning combinations relating to replay and the winning probabilities thereof are different from each other, are provided as RT states. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 67, in the present embodiment, the gaming state is different for each RT state.

Specifically, the RT0 state corresponds to the RT state set when the pachi-slot 1 is activated, and the state of the game performed at this time is called an "initial state" (general game). In the RT1 state, a game similar to a normal game is apparently performed, and here, the game state at this time is referred to as a “normal state”. In the RT2 state, a game in which a transitional role (replay role) to a “pseudo bonus” (ART), which will be described later, is won with a high probability is performed. Here, the game state at this time is referred to as a “pseudo bonus high probability state”. ..

In the RT3 state, the replay combination (the combination combination to the “pseudo bonus” described later) related to “C_BB REP 01” to “C_BB REP 13” described in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7 to FIG. 20) has a high probability of winning. A game is played, and the game state at this time is referred to as "between pseudo BB flags". In the RT4 state, the replay combination (the combination combination to the “pseudo bonus” described later) related to “C_RB rep 01” to “C_RB rep 13” described in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20) has a high probability of winning. The game is played, and the game state at this time is referred to as "between pseudo RB flags".

In the RT5 state, the ART function operates to perform a game that is advantageous to the player. Here, the game state at this time is referred to as a “pseudo bonus”. In the RT6 state, mainly in the “pseudo bonus”, when a replay combination relating to “replay 4” described later is won and the game state falls from the “pseudo bonus”, the game state is again set to the “pseudo bonus”. The game is returned to and the game state at this time is referred to as "pseudo bonus relief state".

Further, in the RT7 state, a game in which the replay combination is won with a high probability is performed. In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the RT0 state, the RT1 state and the RT7 state, when the play combination wins a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) in succession, the RT state shifts to the “pseudo bonus”. Navigation is performed to shift to the RT2 state, which has a high probability. Therefore, the RT7 state is a state in which the replay combination is a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) in succession, and it is easy to determine the transition to the “pseudo bonus”. Here, the game state in the RT7 state is changed to “chance zone”. ".

Furthermore, in the following, in the "initial state" (RT0 state), the "normal state" (RT1 state) and the "chance zone" (RT7 state), a game similar to a normal game is apparently performed, so these games are performed. The states are collectively referred to as "normal gaming state". In the present embodiment, a penalty (for example, ART does not win, navigation does not operate, etc.) is given when a stop operation is performed by an irregular push in the game in the "normal game state".

Also, in the "pseudo bonus high probability state" (RT2 state), "between pseudo BB flags" (RT3 state) and "between pseudo RB flags" (RT4 state), a game with a high transition probability to the "pseudo bonus" is performed. Therefore, these game states are collectively referred to as "ART ready state". Further, since both the "pseudo bonus" (RT5 state) and the "pseudo bonus relief state" (RT6 state) are gaming states in which ART operates with a high probability, these gaming states are collectively referred to as "ART state" ( Special gaming state). Hereinafter, the game contents of each RT state (game state) will be described in more detail.

[RT0 state (initial state)]
As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, among the various winning numbers (small win/replay data pointers) in which the lottery value greater than 0 is defined in the column of RT0 state, the replay combination and the RT are selected. The winning numbers corresponding to the winning combination of the states are “1” (abbreviation “F_lip 0”) and “40” to “51” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right”). S Bell 4”).

The winning combination corresponding to the abbreviation "F_REP 0" (winning number "1") is a replay winning combination defined as "C_NORMAL REP 01" to "C_NORMAL REP 24" in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 7 to 20. Is. Hereinafter, these replay combinations corresponding to the abbreviation “F_REP 0” are referred to as “replay 0”.

“Replay 0” is a replay role in which the RT state is not changed. Therefore, as shown in the RT transition table of FIG. 21, the winning of "Replay 0" (display of the symbol combination of "Replay 0") does not trigger the transition to the RT state. In the RT0 state, the lottery value of the replay combination is defined only in the column corresponding to “replay 0”, and only “replay 0” is the lottery target of the replay combination.

Further, the winning combinations corresponding to the abbreviations “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4” (winning numbers “40” to “51”) are “R_RT1 transition eyes” in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 20. 1" to "R_RT1 transition 32". Hereinafter, these roles corresponding to the abbreviations “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4” are referred to as “special bell spillage”. In the present embodiment, the "special bell spillover" is a role that triggers the transition to the RT state regardless of the RT state, and the symbol combination of the "special bell spillover" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (center line). If so, the RT state shifts to the RT1 state (if the current RT state is the RT1 state, the RT1 state is maintained).

Therefore, in the RT0 state, when the symbol combination of "Replay 0" is displayed on the activated line (when "Replay 0" is won), the RT state is maintained in the RT0 state. On the other hand, in the RT0 state, when the symbol combination of “special bell dropout” is displayed on the activated line (when “special bell dropout” is won), the RT state shifts from the RT0 state to the RT1 state. (See Figure 21).

[RT1 state (normal state)]
(1) Type of Replay Combination to be Internally Winned First, the type of replay combination to be internally won in the RT1 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the column of the RT1 state, the lottery values related to the replay combination are abbreviated as “F_rep G1A”, “F_rep G1B”, “F_rep G2A”, and “F_rep”. G2B", "F_lip G8_1XXA" to "F_lip G8_XX1", and "F_lip G9" (win numbers "2" to "5" and "22" to "30") .. That is, in the RT1 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay defined by the small win/replay data pointers “2” to “5” and “22” to “30” is the lottery target of the replay combination.

As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT1 state, “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. The lottery value is stipulated in the column of ), and "special bell missed" is also subject to lottery.

The replay combination common to the abbreviations “F_REP G1A” and “F_REP G1B” (small win/replay data pointers “2” and “3”) is defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 26 to 36. As described above, it is a replay combination relating to "C_RT3 rep 01" to "C_RT3 rep 46" and "C_BB rep 01" to "C_BB rep 13". It should be noted that the replay winning combination in the abbreviation “F_REP G1A” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “2”) is only the common replay winning combination described above. In addition, with the abbreviation “F_rep G1B” (small win/replay data pointer “3”), the replay combination relating to “C_maintenance rep 01” is also won in addition to the common replay combination described above. That is, between the abbreviated names “F_rep G1A” and “F_rep G1B”, it is different whether or not the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep01” is duplicated in addition to the common replay combination.

Hereinafter, the replay combination relating to “C_RT3 rep 01” to “C_RT3 rep 46” is referred to as “replay 1”, and the replay combination relating to “C_BB rep 01” to “C_BB rep 13” is referred to as “replay B”. Further, in the following, a group of replay combinations relating to “Replay 1” and “Replay B” that are commonly won in the abbreviations “F_lip G1A” or “F_lip G1B” will be referred to as “replay G1”.

Both "Replay 1" and "Replay B" serve as triggers for transitioning to the RT state, and when the symbol combination of "Replay B" is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT5 state. On the other hand, "Replay 1" is a replay combination displayed when the symbol combination related to "Replay B" cannot be displayed (when "Replay B" is dropped), and the symbol combination related to "Replay 1" is When displayed, the RT state shifts to the RT3 state.

The replay combination common to the abbreviations “F_rep G2A” and “F_rep G2B” (small win/replay data pointers “4” and “5”) is defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 26 to 36. As described above, it is a replay combination relating to "C_RT4 rep 01" to "C_RT4 rep 42" and "C_RB rep 01" to "C_RB rep 13". In addition, the replay winning combination in the abbreviation “F_REP G2A” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “4”) is only the common replay winning combination described above. In addition, in the abbreviation “F_rep G2B” (small role/replay data pointer “5”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep01” is also won in addition to the common replay combination described above. That is, between the abbreviations “F_rep G2A” and “F_rep G2B”, it is different whether or not the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep01” is duplicated in addition to the common replay combination.

Hereinafter, the replay combination relating to “C_RT4 rep 01” to “C_RT4 rep 46” is referred to as “replay 2”, and the replay combination relating to “C_RB rep 01” to “C_RB rep 13” is referred to as “replay R”. In addition, hereinafter, a group of replay combinations related to “Replay 2” and “Replay R” that are commonly won by the abbreviations “F_rep G2A” or “F_rep G2B” is referred to as “replay G2”.

Note that both "Replay 2" and "Replay R" serve as triggers for transitioning to the RT state, and when the symbol combination related to "Replay R" is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT5 state. On the other hand, "Replay 2" is a replay combination that is displayed when the symbol combination relating to "Replay R" cannot be displayed (when "Replay R" is dropped), and the symbol combination relating to "Replay 2" is If displayed, the RT state shifts to the RT4 state.

The replay combination common to the abbreviations “F_REP G8_1XXA” to “F_REP G8_XX1” (small role/replay data pointers “22” to “29”) is defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 26 to 36. Like, "C_RT6 rep01" to "C_RT6 rep16", "C_RT7 rep01" to "C_RT7 rep12" and "C_normal rep01" to "C_normal rep24" ("replay0") Is.

Note that the replay winning combination in the abbreviated name “F_REP G8_1XXA” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “22”) is only the common replay winning combination described above. In the abbreviation "F_REP G8_1XXB" (small winning combination/replay data pointer "23"), the replay winning combination related to "C_Maintaining REP 01" is duplicated in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_REP G8_1XXC” (small role/replay data pointer “24”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep02” is won in addition to the common replay combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_rep G8 — 213A” (small role/replay data pointer “25”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep03” wins in addition to the common replay combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_REP G8 — 213B” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “26”), the replay winning combination related to “C_Maintaining REP 04” wins in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. In the abbreviation "F_REP G8_231A" (small winning combination/replay data pointer "27"), the replay winning combination related to "C_Maintaining REP 05" is won in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_rep G8_231B” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “28”), the replay combinations relating to “C_maintenance rep 01” and “C_maintenance rep 02” are duplicated in addition to the common replay part described above. .. Then, in the abbreviation “F_rep G8_XX1” (small role/replay data pointer “29”), replay combinations related to “C_maintenance rep 01” and “C_maintenance rep 03” are overlapped in addition to the common replay combination described above. Win the prize. That is, the abbreviations “F_rep G8_1XXA” to “F_rep G8_XX1” differ in the type of replay combination related to “maintenance rep” that is won in addition to the common replay combination.

Hereinafter, the replay combination related to “C_RT6 rep01” to “C_RT6 rep16” is referred to as “replay4”, and the replay combination related to “C_RT7 rep01” to “C_RT7 rep12” is referred to as “replay8”. Further, in the following, a group of replay roles related to “Replay 0”, “Replay 4”, and “Replay 8” which are common to the abbreviations “F_rep G8_1XXA” to “F_rep G8_XX1” are referred to as “replay G8”. To call.

Both "Replay 4" and "Replay 8" serve as triggers for transitioning to the RT state, and when the symbol combination relating to "Replay 4" is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT6 state. On the other hand, when the symbol combination relating to “Replay 8” is displayed, the RT state shifts to the RT7 state.

The replay combination corresponding to the abbreviation “F_rep G9” (small win/replay data pointer “30”) is “C_PB rep 01” to “C_PB rep 01” as defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 26 to 36. It is a replay combination relating to “C_PB rep 09” and “C_RT5 rep 01” to “C_RT5 rep 18”. Hereinafter, the replay combination relating to "C_PB rep 01" to "C_PB rep 09" is referred to as "replay P", and the replay combination relating to "C_RT5 rep 01" to "C_RT5 rep 18" is referred to as "replay 6". Further, in the following, a group of replay combinations related to “Replay P” and “Replay 6” that are abbreviated with the abbreviation “F_REP G9” is referred to as “Replay G9”.

Note that both "Replay P" and "Replay 6" serve as triggers for transitioning to the RT state, and when the symbol combination related to "Replay P" is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT5 state. Further, when the symbol combination related to "Replay P" is not displayed (when the symbol is missed), the symbol combination related to "Replay 6" is displayed, and the RT state shifts to the RT5 state.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Combination Next, the winning probability in the RT1 state of each of the above-mentioned various replay combinations will be described. As described above, in the RT1 state, the replay combination included in any of the replay combination groups of “replay G1”, “replay G2”, “replay G8”, and “replay G9” is internally won.

Then, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the winning probability (high probability) of the “replay G8” (abbreviation “F_rep G8_1XXA” to “F_rep G8_XX1”) is “replay G1” or “replay”. G2” (abbreviation “F_lip G1A”, “F_lip G1B”, “F_lip G2A”, “F_lip G2B”) is set to be higher than the winning probability (low probability). Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability (ultra-low probability) of “Replay G9” (abbreviation “F_lip G9”) is “Replay G1” or “Replay G2” (abbreviation “F_lip G1A”, “F_lip G1B”). , “F_lip G2A”, “F_lip G2B”) is set to be lower than the winning probability (low probability).

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state with the RT1 state as the transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G1” is won in the RT1 state, that is, the case where “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when a symbol combination relating to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the "normal state" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 100 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay B" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay B" is missed), the symbol combination related to "Replay 1" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Replay 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT3 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "normal state" to the "between pseudo BB flags".

Next, in the RT1 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G2” is won, that is, the case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when the symbol combination relating to "Replay R" (for example, "Red 7"-"Red 7"-"BAR") is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is won), the RT state Shifts from the RT1 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the "normal state" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 50 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay R" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is dropped), the symbol combination related to "Replay 2" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Bell 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT4 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "normal state" to the "between pseudo RB flags".

Next, in the RT1 state, the case where the replay combination of “Replay G8” is won, that is, the case where “Replay 0”, “Replay 4”, and “Replay 8” are won is considered.

In this case, when the symbol combination related to "Replay 0" (for example, "Replay 1"-"Replay 1"-"Replay 1") is stopped and displayed on the activated line (the replay combination related to "Replay 0" is won. Then, the RT state does not shift and the RT1 state is maintained.

Further, in this case, when a symbol combination relating to “Replay 4” (for example, “Bell 1”-“BAR”-“Bell 1”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when “Replay 4” wins), The RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT6 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "normal state" to the "pseudo bonus relief state".

In the present embodiment, in the symbol combination relating to "Replay 4" (for example, "Bell 1"-"BAR"-"Bell 1" etc.), when the stop button is pressed forward (the left reel 3L is first stopped). The pressing order is set to a symbol combination that makes it difficult to display a stop. Therefore, when displaying the symbol combination related to "Replay 4", it is necessary to navigate the stop button in the pressing order.

In the present embodiment, when the gaming state falls from "between pseudo BB flags" or "between pseudo RB flags" to "normal state", and then wins the replay combination of "replay G8" in the "normal state", The push order navigation is performed to display the symbol combination related to "Replay 4". Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination related to "Replay 4" is displayed, in reality, the game state falls from "between pseudo BB flags" or "between pseudo RB flags" to "normal state" Limited to

When the gaming state falls from "between pseudo BB flags" to "normal state", the symbol combination relating to "Replay 4" is displayed and the gaming state shifts to "pseudo bonus relief state" (ART state) Is given an ART of 100 games. Further, when the gaming state falls from "between pseudo RB flags" to "normal state", the symbol combination relating to "Replay 4" is displayed and the gaming state shifts to "pseudo bonus relief state" (ART state) Is given an ART of 50 games.

In addition, in the RT1 state, the replay combination relating to “Replay G8” is won, and the symbol combination relating to “Replay 8” (eg, “Bell 1”-“Replay 1”-“Apple 1” etc.) stops on the activated line. When displayed (when "Replay 8" is won), the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT7 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "normal state" to the "chance zone".

Next, in the RT1 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, that is, the case where “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when a symbol combination related to "Replay P" (for example, "Clown"-"Clown"-"Clown" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay P" is won), the RT state is: The state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT5 state, and the game state shifts from the "normal state" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 250 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay P" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay P" is missed), the symbol combination related to "Replay 6" (for example, "Clown"-"Bell"). 1"-"apple 1") is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT5 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "normal state" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 250 games is given. That is, in the RT1 state, when the winning combination of “Replay G9” is won, the gaming state shifts from “normal state” to “pseudo bonus” regardless of the displayed replay role, and the ART of 250 games is Granted.

Next, consider a case where a “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT1 state. In this case, in the RT1 state, when a symbol combination relating to “special bell dropout” (for example, “bell 1”-“bell 1”-“apple 1” etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (“special bell dropout”). "When the prize is won), the RT state does not shift, the RT1 state is maintained, and the gaming state is also maintained in the "normal state".

[RT2 state (pseudo bonus high probability state)]
(1) Kind of Replay Combination Internally Winned First, the kind of replay combination internally won in the RT2 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT2 state column, the lottery values relating to the replay combination are abbreviated as “F_rep G1A”, “F_rep G1B”, “F_rep G2A”, and “F_rep”. G2B” and “F_lip G7_123” to “F_lip G7_321” (winning numbers “2” to “5” and “17” to “21”) are defined. That is, in the RT2 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay defined by the small win/replay data pointers “2” to “5” and “17” to “21” is the lottery target of the replay combination.

As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state even in the RT2 state. The lottery value is stipulated in the column of ), and "special bell missed" is also subject to lottery.

The replay combination common to the abbreviations "F_REP G7_123" to "F_REP G7_321" (small win/replay data pointers "17" to "21") is defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 26 to 36. As described above, it is a replay combination relating to "C_RT1 rep 01" to "C_RT1 rep 08" and "C_RT2 rep 01" to "C_RT2 rep 08".

In addition, the replay winning combination in the abbreviation “F_REP G7_123” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “17”) is only the common replay winning combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_rep G7_132” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “18”), the replay winning combination related to “C_maintaining rep 01” is won in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. With the abbreviation “F_rep G7_2XX” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “19”), the replay winning combination related to “C_maintaining rep 02” wins in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_rep G7_312” (small role/replay data pointer “20”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep03” is won in addition to the common replay combination described above. Then, in the abbreviation “F_rep G7_321” (small combination/replay data pointer “21”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep04” is won in addition to the common replay combination described above. That is, the abbreviations “F_rep G7_123” to “F_rep G7_321” differ in the type of replay combination related to “maintenance rep” that is won in addition to the common replay combination.

Hereinafter, the replay combination related to “C_RT1 rep 01” to “C_RT1 rep 08” is referred to as “replay 5”, and the replay combination related to “C_RT2 rep 01” to “C_RT2 rep 08” is referred to as “replay 3”. Further, in the following, the common names of the abbreviations “F_REP G7_123” to “F_REP G7_321” (small role/replay data pointers “17” to “21”) are commonly used as “Replay 3” and “Replay 5”. The group of such replay roles is referred to as "replay G7".

Both "Replay 3" and "Replay 5" serve as triggers for transitioning to the RT state, and when the symbol combination related to "Replay 3" is displayed, the RT state transitions to the RT2 state. However, in the RT2 state, when the symbol combination relating to “Replay 3” is displayed, the RT2 state is maintained. Further, when the symbol combination related to "Replay 5" is displayed, the RT state is shifted to the RT1 state.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Combination Next, the winning probability in the RT2 state of each of the above-described replay combinations will be described. As described above, in the RT2 state, the replay combination included in any one of the replay combination groups of “replay G1”, “replay G2”, and “replay G7” is internally won.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, “Replay G1” (abbreviation “F_lip G1A” and “F_lip G1B”) and “Replay G2” defined in the column of RT2 state. "(Abbreviation "F_REP G2A" and "F_REP G2B") and "REPLAY G7" (abbreviation "F_REP G7_123" to "F_REP G7_321") are set to relatively large values. That is, in the RT2 state, the winning probabilities of all of "Replay G1", "Replay G2" and "Replay G7" are set to be high.

(3) RT State and Game State Transition Operation Next, the RT state transition operation with the RT2 state as the transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G1” is won in the RT2 state, that is, the case where the replay combinations of “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when a symbol combination relating to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the "pseudo bonus high probability state" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 100 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay B" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay B" is missed), the symbol combination related to "Replay 1" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Replay 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT3 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "pseudo bonus high probability state" to the "between pseudo BB flags".

Next, in the RT2 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G2” is won, that is, the case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when the symbol combination relating to "Replay R" (for example, "Red 7"-"Red 7"-"BAR") is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is won), the RT state Shifts from the RT2 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the "pseudo bonus high probability state" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 50 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay R" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is dropped), the symbol combination related to "Replay 2" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Bell 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT4 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "pseudo bonus high probability state" to the "between pseudo RB flags".

Next, in the RT2 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G7” is won, that is, the case where “Replay 3” and “Replay 5” are won in duplicate. In this case, in the present embodiment, the stop button is pushed in order so that the RT state does not shift (fall) to the RT1 state.

Specifically, in the RT2 state, when the winning of the replay combination of "Replay G7" is won, the symbol combination relating to "Replay 3" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (the symbol combination relating to "Replay 5"). Push order navigation is performed so that is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this push order navigation, the push order of 5 options is notified. Then, when the player presses the stop button in accordance with the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to "Replay 3" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of the correct push order), the RT2 state is maintained, In the gaming state, the "pseudo bonus high probability state" is maintained.

However, if the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination relating to "Replay 3" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of incorrect pushing order), the symbol combination relating to "Replay 5" Is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT2 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the "pseudo bonus high probability state" to the "normal state".

Next, consider a case where a “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT2 state. In this case, in the RT2 state, the pushing order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to "missing special bell" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. That is, also in this case, the push-order navigation is performed so that the RT state does not shift (fall) to the RT1 state.

However, if the player depresses the stop button without following the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to "special bell dropout" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in case of incorrect push order), RT The state shifts to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the "pseudo bonus high probability state" to the "normal state".

[RT3 state (between pseudo BB flags)]
(1) Types of Replay Combinations to be Internally Winned First, the types of replay combinations to be internally won in the RT3 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT3 state column, the lottery value related to the replay combination is defined in the column corresponding to the abbreviation “F_REP G1B” (winning number “3”). .. That is, in the RT3 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay combination (“Replay1” and “ReplayB” included in “ReplayG1”) defined by the small role/replay data pointer “3” is the replay combination. It will be subject to lottery.

As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT3 state, the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. The lottery value is stipulated in the column of ), and "special bell missed" is also subject to lottery.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probabilities of the above-described various replay combinations in the RT3 state will be described. As described above, in the RT3 state, the replay combination (“replay 1” and “replay B”) included in the replay combination group of “replay G1” is internally won.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value of the abbreviation “F_lip G1B” defined in the RT3 state column is set to a large value. That is, in the RT3 state, the winning probability of “Replay G1” (abbreviation “F_REP G1B”) is set to be a high probability.

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state with the RT3 state as the transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G1” is won in the RT3 state, that is, the case where the replay combinations of “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when a symbol combination relating to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state shifts from the RT3 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the game state shifts from "between pseudo BB flags" to "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 100 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay B" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay B" is missed), the symbol combination related to "Replay 1" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Replay 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT3 state is maintained, and the gaming state is also maintained "between pseudo BB flags".

Next, consider a case where the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT3 state. In this case, in the present embodiment, the pushing order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to "missing special bell" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. That is, in the RT3 state, when the “special bell dropout” is won, the push order navigation is performed so that the RT state does not shift (fall) to the RT1 state.

However, if the player depresses the stop button without following the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to "special bell dropout" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in case of incorrect push order), RT The state shifts from the RT3 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from "between pseudo BB flags" to "normal state".

[RT4 state (between pseudo RB flags)]
(1) Type of Internally Replayed Winning Combination First, the type of internally winning replay winning combination in the RT4 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT4 state column, the lottery value related to the replay combination is defined in the column corresponding to the abbreviation “F_REP G2B” (winning number “5”). .. That is, in the RT4 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay combination (“Replay2” and “ReplayR” included in “ReplayG2”) defined by the small combination/replay data pointer “5” is the replay combination. It will be subject to lottery.

As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT4 state, the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. The lottery value is stipulated in the column of ), and "special bell missed" is also subject to lottery.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probabilities of the above-described various replay combinations in the RT4 state will be described. As described above, in the RT4 state, the replay combination (“replay 2” and “replay R”) included in the replay combination group of “replay G2” is internally won.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value of the abbreviation “F_lip G2B” defined in the RT4 state column is set to a large value. That is, in the RT4 state, the winning probability of “Replay G2” (abbreviation “F_Lip G2B”) is set to be a high probability.

(3) RT State and Game State Transition Operation Next, the RT state transition operation with the RT4 state as the transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where a replay combination of “Replay G2” (abbreviated as “F_REP G2B”) is won in the RT4 state, that is, a case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when the symbol combination of the replay combination related to "Replay R" (for example, "Red 7"-"Red 7"-"BAR" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is won). , RT state shifts from RT4 state to RT5 state. As a result, the game state shifts from "between pseudo RB flags" to "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 50 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay R" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is dropped), the symbol combination related to "Replay 2" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Bell 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT4 state is maintained, and the gaming state is also maintained "between pseudo RB flags".

Next, consider a case where the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT4 state. In this case, in the present embodiment, the pushing order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to "missing special bell" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line. That is, in the RT4 state, when the “special bell dropout” is won, the push order navigation is performed so that the RT state does not shift (fall) to the RT1 state.

However, if the player depresses the stop button without following the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to "special bell dropout" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in case of incorrect push order), RT The state shifts from the RT4 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from "between pseudo RB flags" to "normal state".

[RT5 state (pseudo bonus)]
(1) Types of Replay Combinations to be Internally Winned First, the types of replay combinations to be internally won in the RT5 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the column of the RT5 state, the lottery values relating to the replay combination are abbreviated as “F_REP 0”, “F_REP G4_L” to “F_REP G4_R”, and “F_REP”. G6” and “F_lip G9” (winning numbers “1”, “10” to “12”, “16”, and “30”) are defined in the columns. That is, in the RT5 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay defined by the small win/replay data pointers “1”, “10” to “12”, “16”, and “30” is the lottery target for the replay role. Become.

As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, even in the RT5 state, the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition to the RT state. The lottery value is stipulated in the column of ), and "special bell missed" is also subject to lottery.

The replay combination common to the abbreviations “F_rep G4_L” to “F_rep G4_R” (small win/replay data pointers “10” to “12”) is defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 26 to 36. As described above, it is a replay combination relating to “C_RT6 rep 01” to “C_RT6 rep 16” and “C_normal rep 01” to “C_normal rep 24”. That is, the abbreviations “F_rep G4_L” to “F_rep G4_R” are commonly used as “replay 0” (“C_normal rep 01” to “C_normal rep 24”) and “replay 4” (“C_RT6 rep 01” to “c”. C_RT6 Lip 16") is won. In the following, the group of replay combinations related to “Replay 0” and “Replay 4” that are won in duplicate will be referred to as “Replay G4”.

In addition, the replay winning combination in the abbreviation “F_REP G4_L” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “10”) is only the above-mentioned common replay winning combination. In the abbreviation “F_rep G4_C” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “11”), the replay winning combination related to “C_maintaining rep 01” wins in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. Then, in the abbreviation “F_rep G4_R” (small combination/replay data pointer “12”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep 02” is won in addition to the common replay combination described above. That is, the abbreviations “F_rep G4_L” to “F_rep G4_R” differ in the type of replay combination related to “maintenance rep” that is won in addition to the common replay combination.

The replay combination corresponding to the abbreviation “F_rep G6” (small win/replay data pointer “16”) is “C_BB lip 01”, “C_maintenance lip 01” to “C_maintenance lip 05”, and “C_normal”. It is a replay combination relating to REP 01” to “C_normal REP 24”. Hereinafter, the replay combination relating to "C_maintenance rep 01" to "C_maintenance rep 05" is referred to as "replay 7".

That is, in the abbreviation “F_rep G6” (small role/replay data pointer “16”), “replay 0”, “replay 7” and “replay B” are won in succession. However, as for “Replay B”, only the replay combination relating to “C_BB Rep 01” in which the symbol combination is “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7” (“Red 7 complete”) is won. In addition, hereinafter, the group of replay combinations related to “Replay 0”, “Replay 7”, and “Replay B” that are won in duplicate will be referred to as “Replay G6”.

In addition, "Replay 7" is a role displayed when the symbol combination related to "Replay B" ("C_BB Rep 01") cannot be displayed on the activated line in the RT5 state, and "Replay 7" is displayed. When such a symbol combination is displayed, the transition to the RT state is not performed.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Role Next, the winning probabilities of the above-described various replay combinations in the RT5 state will be described. As described above, in the RT5 state, it is included in any of “Replay 0” (abbreviation “F_Rep 0”), “Replay G4”, “Replay G6”, and “Replay G9” (abbreviation “F_Rep G9”). The replay role wins internally.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery value of the abbreviation “F_REP 0” defined in the RT5 state column is set to a large value. That is, in the RT5 state, although not shown in FIG. 67, the winning probability of “replay 0” (abbreviation “F_lip 0”) is set to be a high probability. The lottery values of the abbreviations “F_rep G4_L” to “F_rep G4_R” defined in the RT5 state column are also set to relatively large values. That is, in the RT5 state, the winning probability of “Replay G4” is set to be a high probability.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery values of the abbreviations “F_REP G6” and “F_REP G9” defined in the column of RT5 state are “REPLAY G4”. It is set to a value much smaller than that of. That is, in the RT5 state, the winning probabilities of "Replay G6" and "Replay G9" are both set to be extremely low.

(3) RT State and Game State Transition Operation Next, the RT state transition operation with the RT5 state as the transition source will be described. First, consider a case where "Replay 0" is won in the RT5 state.

In this case, when the symbol combination related to "Replay 0" (for example, "Replay 1"-"Replay 1"-"Replay 1") is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay 0" is won), RT5 The state is maintained and the "pseudo bonus" is maintained also in the game state.

Next, in the RT5 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G4” is won, that is, the case where “Replay 0” and “Replay 4” are won in duplicate.

In this case, in the present embodiment, the press order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to "Replay 0" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (so that the symbol combination related to "Replay 4" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line). Is done. In other words, the stop button is pushed in order so that the RT state does not shift to the RT6 state. In this push order navigation, the push order of three choices is notified. Then, when the player presses the stop button in accordance with the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to "Replay 0" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of the correct push order), the RT5 state is maintained, The "pseudo bonus" is maintained in the gaming state.

However, when the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination relating to "Replay 0" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of incorrect pushing order), the symbol combination relating to "Replay 4" Is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT5 state to the RT6 state. That is, the game state shifts from the "pseudo bonus" to the "pseudo bonus relief state".

In the present embodiment, in the RT5 state, even if all the small wins related to "bell" are won, the push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to "bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Be seen.

Next, in the RT5 state, in the case where the replay combination of “Replay G6” is won, that is, when “Replay 0”, “Replay 7” and “Replay B” (abbreviated as “C_BB Lip 01” only) are won. Think

In this case, when the symbol combination (“Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) related to “Replay B” (abbreviation “C_BB Lip 01”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (“Replay B”). When the "wins", the RT5 state is maintained and the "pseudo bonus" is maintained in the gaming state.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination (“Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) related to “Replay B” (abbreviation “C_BB Lip 01”) cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (“Replay B”) In the case of failing), the symbol combination relating to “Replay 0” (eg “Replay 1”-“Replay 1”-“Replay 1” etc.) or the symbol combination relating to “Replay 7” (eg “Red 7”- "Red 7"-"Apple 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In any of these cases, the RT5 state is maintained and the "pseudo bonus" is maintained also in the game state. That is, when the replay combination of "Replay G6" is won in the RT5 state, the "pseudo bonus" (RT5 state) is maintained regardless of the type of the replay combination displayed.

Next, in the RT5 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, that is, the case where “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are won together.

In this case, when the symbol combination related to "Replay P" (for example, "Clown"-"Clown"-"Clown" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay P" is won), the RT5 state is changed. The game state is maintained and the "pseudo bonus" is maintained.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to “Replay P” cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when “Replay P” is missed), the symbol combination related to “Replay 6” (for example, “apple 1”-“ "Bell 1"-"Ringo 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when the replay combination relating to "Replay 6" wins). In this case, the RT5 state is maintained and the "pseudo bonus" is maintained also in the game state. That is, in the RT5 state, when the winning of the replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, the “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state) is maintained regardless of the type of the displayed replay combination.

Next, consider a case where a “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT5 state. In this case, in the RT5 state, when the symbol combination related to "special bell dropout" (for example, "bell 1"-"bell 1"-"apple 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line ("special bell dropout"). When the replay combination relating to “wins”, the RT state shifts from the RT5 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the "pseudo bonus" to the "normal state".

[RT6 state (pseudo bonus relief state)]
(1) Types of Replay Combinations to be Internally Winned First, the types of replay combinations to be internally won in the RT6 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT6 state column, the lottery values related to the replay combination are abbreviated as “F_REP G5_213” to “F_REP G5_XX1” (winning numbers “13” to “15”). ) Is specified in the column corresponding to. That is, in the RT6 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay defined by the small win/replay data pointers “13” to “15” is the lottery target of the replay combination.

As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition of the RT state even in the RT6 state. The lottery value is stipulated in the column of ), and "special bell missed" is also subject to lottery.

The replay combination common to the abbreviations "F_REP G5_213" to "F_REP G5_XX1" (small win/replay data pointers "13" to "15") is defined in the internal winning combination determination tables of FIGS. 26 to 36. As described above, it is a replay combination relating to "C_RT1 rep 01" to "C_RT1 rep 08" and "C_RT5 rep 01" to "C_RT5 rep 18". That is, in the abbreviations “F_rep G5_213” to “F_rep G5_XX1”, “replay 5” and “replay 6” are commonly won. In the following, the group of replay combinations relating to “Replay 5” and “Replay 6” that are won in duplicate will be referred to as “Replay G5”.

It should be noted that the replay winning combination in the abbreviation “F_REP G5 — 213” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “13”) is only the common replay winning combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_rep G5_231” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “14”), the replay winning combination related to “C_maintaining rip 01” wins in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. Then, in the abbreviation “F_rep G5_XX1” (small combination/replay data pointer “15”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep02” is won in addition to the common replay combination described above. That is, between the abbreviations “F_rep G5 — 213” to “F_rep G5_XX1”, the types of replay combinations related to “maintenance rep” that are the same as the common replay combinations are different.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Combination Next, the winning probabilities of the above-described various replay combinations in the RT6 state will be described. As described above, in the RT6 state, it is included in any of “Replay 5” (“C_RT1 rep 01” to “C_RT5 rep 08”) and “Replay 6” (“C_RT5 rep 01” to “C_RT5 rep 18”). The replay role wins internally.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the lottery values of the abbreviations “F_lip G5_213” to “F_lip G5_XX1” defined in the RT6 state column are set to relatively large values. Has been done. That is, in the RT6 state, the winning probability of “Replay G5” is set to be a high probability.

(3) Transition Operation of RT State and Game State Next, the transition operation of the RT state with the RT6 state as the transition source will be described. First, let us consider a case where, in the RT6 state, a winning of the replay combination of “Replay G5” is won.

In this case, when the game state is a state during the ART game period (for example, when the game state shifts to "pseudo bonus relief state" of "pseudo bonus" during ART operation), "replay 6" is set. The push order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In other words, the stop button is pushed in order so that the RT state does not shift to the RT1 state. In this push order navigation, the push order of three choices is notified. Then, when the player presses the stop button according to the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to "Replay 6" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of the correct push order), the RT state is changed from the RT6 state. The RT5 state shifts. That is, the game state shifts from the “pseudo bonus relief state” to the “pseudo bonus”.

However, if the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination relating to "Replay 6" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of incorrect pushing order), the symbol combination relating to "Replay 5" Is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT6 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the "pseudo bonus relief state" to the "normal state".

Next, consider a case where the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT6 state. In this case, when a symbol combination relating to "special bell dropout" (for example, "bell 1"-"bell 1"-"apple 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "special bell dropout" is won) ), the RT state shifts from the RT6 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state falls from the "pseudo bonus relief state" (ART state) to the "normal state".

[RT7 state (chance zone)]
(1) Type of Replay Combination to be Internally Winned First, the type of replay combination to be internally won in the RT7 state will be described. As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, in the RT7 state column, the lottery values related to the replay combination are abbreviated as “F_rep G1A”, “F_rep G1B”, “F_rep G2A”, and “F_rep”. G2B”, “F_lip G3_213” to “F_lip G3_321”, and “F_lip G9” (winning numbers “2” to “9” and “30”) are defined in the columns. That is, in the RT7 state, the internal winning combination related to the replay defined by the small win/replay data pointers "2" to "9" and "30" is the lottery target of the replay combination.

As shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) that triggers the transition of the RT state even in the RT7 state. The lottery value is stipulated in the column of ), and "special bell missed" is also subject to lottery.

The replay combination common to the abbreviations “F_REP G3_213” to “F_REP G3_321” (small winning/replay data pointers “6” to “9”) is defined in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 26 to 36. As described above, "C_RT1 rep01" to "C_RT1 rep08", "C_RT2 rep01" to "C_RT2 rep08", and "C_normal rep01" to "C_normal rep24" are replay combinations. That is, in the abbreviations "F_rep G3_213" to "F_rep G3_321", "replay 5", "replay 3", and "replay 0" are commonly won. Below, the group of the replay combination related to this "Replay 5", "Replay 3", and "Replay 0" is referred to as "Replay G3".

In addition, the replay winning combination in the abbreviation “F_REP G3 — 213” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “6”) is only the above-mentioned common replay winning combination. In the abbreviation “F_rep G3 — 231” (small role/replay data pointer “7”), the replay combination related to “C_maintenance rep01” is won in addition to the common replay combination described above. In the abbreviation “F_rep G3_312” (small role/replay data pointer “8”), replays related to “C_maintain rep 02” and “C_RT5 rep 01” to “C_RT5 rep 18” in addition to the common replay combination described above. The winning combination is won. Then, in the abbreviated name “F_rep G3_321” (small winning combination/replay data pointer “9”), the replay winning combination related to “C_maintaining rip 03” wins in addition to the common replay winning combination described above. That is, the abbreviated names “F_rep G3 — 213” to “F_rep G3 — 321” are mainly different in the type of replay combination relating to “maintenance rep” that is won in addition to the common replay combination.

(2) Winning Probability of Replay Combination Next, the winning probability in the RT7 state of each of the various replay combinations described above will be described. As described above, in the RT7 state, the replay combination included in any of the replay combination groups of “replay G1”, “replay G2”, “replay G3”, and “replay G9” is internally won.

Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24, the winning probability (high probability) of “Replay G3” (abbreviation “F_REP G3_213” to “F_REP G3_321”) is “Replay”. It is set to be higher than the winning probability (intermediate probability) of “G1” or “replay G2” (abbreviations “F_lip G1A”, “F_lip G1B”, “F_lip G2A”, and “F_lip G2B”). Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability (ultra-low probability) of “Replay G9” (abbreviation “F_lip G9”) is “Replay G1” or “Replay G2” (abbreviation “F_lip G1A”, “F_lip G1B”). , “F_lip G2A”, “F_lip G2B”) is set to be lower than the winning probability (medium probability).

(3) RT State and Game State Transition Operation Next, the RT state transition operation with the RT7 state as the transition source will be described. First, in the RT7 state, consider a case where a replay combination of “Replay G1” is won, that is, a case where the replay combinations related to “Replay 1” and “Replay B” are won together.

In this case, when a symbol combination relating to “Replay B” (for example, “Red 7”-“Red 7”-“Red 7”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when “Replay B” wins), RT The state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 100 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay B" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay B" is missed), the symbol combination related to "Replay 1" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Replay 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT3 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "between pseudo BB flags".

Next, in the RT7 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G2” is won, that is, the case where “Replay 2” and “Replay R” are won in duplicate.

In this case, when the symbol combination relating to "Replay R" (for example, "Red 7"-"Red 7"-"BAR") is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is won), the RT state Shifts from the RT7 state to the RT5 state. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 50 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay R" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay R" is dropped), the symbol combination related to "Replay 2" (for example, "Red 7"-" "Red 7"-"Bell 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT4 state, and the gaming state also shifts from the "chance zone" to the "between pseudo RB flags".

Next, in the RT7 state, the case where the replay combination of “Replay G3” is won, that is, the case where “Replay 0”, “Replay 3”, and “Replay 5” are won together will be considered.

In this case, when the stop button is pushed forward, the symbol combination relating to "Replay 0" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the RT7 state is maintained, and the "chance zone" is maintained also in the gaming state. On the other hand, when the stop button is irregularly pressed, the push-order navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to "Replay 3" is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this push order navigation, the push order of four options is notified. That is, the stop button is pushed in order so that the RT state does not shift from the RT7 state to the RT1 state. Then, when the player presses the stop button according to the push order navigation and the symbol combination related to "Replay 3" is stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of the correct push order), the RT state is changed from the RT7 state. The RT2 state shifts. That is, the game state is changed from the "chance zone" to the "pseudo bonus high probability state".

However, if the player does not follow the push order navigation and the symbol combination relating to "Replay 3" is not stopped and displayed on the activated line (in the case of incorrect pushing order), the symbol combination relating to "Replay 5" Is stopped and displayed on the activated line. In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT1 state. That is, the game state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "normal state".

Next, in the RT7 state, consider a case where the replay combination of “Replay G9” is won, that is, the case where “Replay P” and “Replay 6” are won.

In this case, when a symbol combination related to "Replay P" (for example, "Clown"-"Clown"-"Clown" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay P" is won), the RT state is: The state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT5 state. That is, the game state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 250 games is given.

On the other hand, when the symbol combination related to "Replay P" cannot be stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "Replay P" is dropped), the symbol combination related to "Replay 6" The symbol combination related to "Replay P" (For example, "Ringo 1"-"Bell 1"-"Ringo 1") is stopped and displayed on the activated line (the replay combination relating to "Replay 6" is won). In this case, the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT5 state, and the gaming state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "pseudo bonus". At this time, ART of 250 games is given. That is, in the RT7 state, when the winning of the replay combination of "Replay G9" is won, the gaming state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "pseudo bonus" regardless of the displayed replay combination.

Next, consider a case where a “special bell dropout” (abbreviation “F_left S bell 1” to “F_right S bell 4”) is won in the RT7 state. In this case, when a symbol combination relating to "special bell dropout" (for example, "bell 1"-"bell 1"-"apple 1" etc.) is stopped and displayed on the activated line (when "special bell dropout" is won) ), the RT state shifts from the RT7 state to the RT1 state. That is, the gaming state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "normal state".

[Correspondence table between RT state and game state]
FIG. 68 shows a correspondence relationship between the RT state and the gaming state described in the transition flow of the RT state in FIG. 67. In the correspondence table shown in FIG. 68, a circle is described in the RT state column corresponding to each gaming state.

Note that the “general game state” in FIG. 68 means that it includes the “initial state” and the “normal state”, and therefore the RT0 state and the RT1 state are marked with a circle in FIG. 68. Since the “ART state” in FIG. 68 is meant to include the “pseudo bonus” in the RT5 state and the “pseudo bonus relief state” in the RT6 state, a circle mark is described in the RT5 state and the RT6 state in FIG. 68. There is.

Further, "ART end state (AT inoperative state)" in FIG. 68 means a game state in which the ART game (AT function) is finished and only the high RT function (RT5 or RT6 state) is operating. Indicates. Therefore, in the “ART end state (AT inoperative state)” in FIG. 68, the ◯ mark is described in the RT5 state and the RT6 state.

<Replay consecutive winning (operation) count function>
[Outline of the counting function for the number of consecutive replay prizes]
The pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of counting the number of continuous replay winnings in the "normal game state". Then, in the present embodiment, when the replay combination is continuously won (actuated) a predetermined number of times, the probability of transition to the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) is increased to the “pseudo bonus high probability state” (RT2 state). Navi to shift the game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the "normal game state", when the replay combination is continuously won (actuated) a predetermined number of times, the transition to the "ART state" is substantially confirmed.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination is counted by the replay counter in the "normal game state". The replay combination counted here is a replay combination included in the replay combination group of “replay G1”, “replay G2”, “replay G3”, “replay G8”, and “replay G9”. Then, the lottery table of the AT for shifting the RT state to the RT2 state is referred to, and the lottery for determining whether or not to operate the AT is performed based on the value of the replay counter. When this AT lottery is won, the transition navigation (AT) to the RT2 state is activated and the game state can be shifted from the "normal game state" to the "pseudo bonus high probability state". As a result, the probability of shifting to the "pseudo bonus" increases.

In the present embodiment, when the value of the replay counter (the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination) reaches a predetermined number, the transition navigation (AT) to the RT2 state is won with a probability of 100%. The lottery value of the lottery table is set. Further, in the present embodiment, three types of modes in which the probabilities of winning the AT lottery performed during the above-described replay continuous winning are different from each other are prepared. Specifically, three types of modes, "normal mode", "high-accuracy mode", and "ultra-high-accuracy mode" are prepared. Then, in the present embodiment, a predetermined mode is selected (set) by lottery.

In the present embodiment, the AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning and the management of the value of the replay counter (the number of continuous winning of the replay winning combination) are performed by the sub-control circuit 42, as described later. Therefore, various table data and a replay counter, which will be described later, necessary for the AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning are provided in the sub control circuit 42. Further, the value of the replay counter is cleared when the RT state is a state other than the RT0 state, the RT1 state and the RT7 state.

[Mode lottery table]
Next, a mode lottery table used in the mode lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 69 and 70. 69 is a mode in which the relationship between each mode (“normal mode”, “high accuracy mode” and “ultra high accuracy mode”) and the corresponding lottery value is defined for each setting (setting 1 to setting 6). FIG. 70 is a lottery table, and FIG. 70 is a table showing the lottery value defined in FIG. 69 as a winning probability (displayed in %). The mode lottery table shown in FIG. 69 is actually stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 42.

As shown in FIGS. 69 and 70, in the mode lottery table of the present embodiment, the lottery value is set so that the “ultra-high accuracy mode” is easily won when the set numerical value (1 to 6) is large. ing.

[Outline of Mode Lottery Processing]
In the mode lottery process using the mode lottery table of FIG. 69, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 127 in the present embodiment) is defined for each mode. Subtract by lottery value. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether or not a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, when the result of the subtraction becomes negative in the predetermined mode (“carrying” occurs), it means that the mode has been won.

In the present embodiment, this mode lottery process is performed when the game state shifts to the "pseudo bonus" (ART state). Then, the information regarding the type of the mode determined (winning) at this time, after the end of ART (after shifting to the “normal gaming state”), the gaming state shifts to “pseudo bonus” (ART state) again. Held up to.

Note that the timing of the mode lottery process (transition trigger) is not limited to this example, and is performed at the end of the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) (when the sub-control circuit 42 receives the pseudo bonus end command), for example. May be. Further, the termination trigger of the mode once held is not limited to this example. For example, the time when a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) have passed after the “pseudo bonus” (ART state) has ended may be used as a mode end timing (transition timing). In this case, the mode may be set to the “normal mode” regardless of the current mode without performing the mode lottery.

[AT lottery table for continuous replay]
Next, with reference to FIG. 71 and FIG. 72, a replay continuous winning-time AT lottery table used in an AT lottery process during replay continuous winning (actuation) will be described. Note that in the replay continuous winning AT random determination table of FIG. 71, the relationship between each value of the replay counter (“2” to “5”) and the random determination value of the transition navigation winning to the RT2 state is defined for each mode. There is. Further, FIG. 72 is a table showing the lottery values defined in FIG. 71 as the winning probability (displayed in %). What is actually stored in the sub ROM 82 of the sub control circuit 42 is the replay continuous winning prize AT lottery table shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 71 and FIG. 72, in the replay continuous prize winning AT lottery table of the present embodiment, the larger the value of the replay counter, the larger the lottery value (the higher the probability of winning the transition navigation to the RT2 state). .. Then, in the “normal mode” and the “high-accuracy mode”, when the value of the replay counter is “5” (when the replay combination operates five times in a row), the winning probability of the transition navigation to the RT2 state is 100. %become. Further, in the "ultra-high accuracy mode", when the value of the replay counter is "4" (when the replay combination operates four times in a row), the winning probability of the transition navigation to the RT2 state becomes 100%.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the mode is the “normal mode” or the “high-accuracy mode”, when the replay combination is continuously operated five times in the “normal game state”, the ART grant is substantially confirmed. .. Further, when the mode is the "ultra-high-accuracy mode", when the replay combination is continuously operated four times in the "normal game state", the ART grant is substantially confirmed.

[Outline of AT lottery processing when replays are continuously won]
In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery process using the replay continuous winning AT lottery table of FIG. 71, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 255 in the present embodiment) is set. Subtract with the lottery value defined corresponding to the current mode and the value of the replay counter. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether or not a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, when the result of the subtraction becomes negative (a "carry" occurs), it means that the navigation to shift to the RT2 state has been won.

In the present embodiment, the above-described AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning is performed in the below-described normal game state process (see FIG. 117 below) under the control of the sub CPU 81, but the present invention is not limited to this. Not done. For example, the main control circuit 41 may perform the above-mentioned AT lottery process at the time of continuous replay winning and the management of the value of the replay counter (the number of continuous winning of the replay combination). Specific processing in this case will be described in Modification 4 described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which, in the "normal game state", when the replay combination is continuously won (actuated) a predetermined number of times, the game state is shifted to the "pseudo bonus high probability state" (RT2 state). However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, in the “normal game state”, when the replay combination has won a predetermined number of times in succession, the navigation is performed to directly shift the game state from the “normal game state” to the “ART state” (RT5 or RT6 state). May be. When the game state shifts to the "ART state", a predetermined symbol combination (for example, "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7") is predetermined in the reel acceleration process at the start of the ART game. The reel effect may be displayed on the line (for example, the center line). In this case, the navigation may be used to display a symbol combination different from a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a set of red 7), and the game state may be shifted to the "ART state" (RT5 or RT6 state).

<Additional lottery for ART games>
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in the game of "pseudo-bonus" (RT5 state), the lottery is performed in addition to the number of ART games. Since this process is controlled by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51), various tables, various control flags, various control counters, and various control data necessary for this process are stored in the main ROM 52, main RAM 53, and the like. ..

[Addition lottery contents]
In the present embodiment, when a specific winning combination is won during the “pseudo bonus”, the lottery is performed in addition to the number of ART games. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the small winning combination relating to “bell” (small winning/replay data pointers “31” to “39” (“F_bell ALL” in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 22 to 24). , "F_Middle Bell 1" to "F_Middle Bell 4" and "F_Right Bell 1" to "F_Right Bell 4") wins, the additional lottery is performed.

Next, the additional lottery table (additional lottery setting changing means) will be described with reference to FIG. 73. The additional lottery table shows a correspondence relationship between the value (“0” to “11”) of the “additional occurrence flag/type” corresponding to the number of additional games and the corresponding lottery value.

In the present embodiment, when the additional lottery is won during the “pseudo bonus”, in the reel acceleration process performed at the start of the next unit game, the number of additional bonus games won (the value of the additional occurrence flag and type) is added. Based on this, a predetermined reel effect (reel action effect and symbol display effect) is performed. That is, when the value of the addition flag and type is "2" or more (when the addition of the ART game number is confirmed), the value of the addition flag and type is set to the value of the addition flag and type during the acceleration process of the next unit game. Based on the predetermined reel effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the value of the addition-occurrence flag/type is “0” or “1”, it means that the addition lottery has not been won. In this case, therefore, the addition of the ART game number is Not done However, when the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “0”, not only the addition of the ART game number but also the reel effect is not performed, but the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “1”. The reel production (unfortunate production: only reel action production) different from the case of winning the additional lottery is performed at the start of the next unit game.

Further, in the additional lottery table of the present embodiment, similarly to the random determination value change table in the RT1 state shown in FIG. 25, the settings 1 to 6 are provided as the additional lottery flag/type random determination values. Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 73, when the addition occurrence flag/type is “2” or more, the set numerical values (1 to 6) increase and the lottery value also increases linearly. Is set to. Specifically, in this example, the additional lottery table is set so that the lottery value increases by 20 when the set numerical value increases by 1.

That is, in the present embodiment, as the set numerical value (1 to 6) increases, the winning probability of additional lottery in the “pseudo bonus” (reel effect occurrence frequency) increases. In the present embodiment, the setting in the lottery value change table in the RT1 state shown in FIG. 25 and the setting in the additional lottery table are interlocked. Therefore, by changing the setting, it is possible to change the probability that the specific symbol of the left reel 3L, which constitutes the main display combination that triggers the transition to the "pseudo bonus", is displayed, and to add the number of ART games. You can change the winning probability of lottery. In this case, it is possible to predict the current setting by grasping the frequency at which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L at the start of the "pseudo bonus" game.

Note that, in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which, in the additional lottery table, the lottery value of the additional occurrence flag/type “2” or more is linearly increased as the set numerical value (1 to 6) increases. The present invention is not limited to this. If it is set that the total value of the lottery value of the addition flag and type “2” or more increases with the increase of the set numerical value (1 to 6), the addition flag and type “2” or more The lottery value in each value of can be arbitrarily set.

In the additional lottery processing for the number of ART games using the additional lottery table shown in FIG. 73, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment) is added to the additional generation flag and type. The lottery value specified for each value is sequentially subtracted. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether or not a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, when the subtraction result becomes negative (“carrying” occurs), it means that the addition flag and classification (number of addition games) at that time is won. The additional lottery process described above is performed in the RT game number process described later (see FIG. 109 described later).

<Continuous drawing of ART>
In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, when the game state shifts to the "pseudo bonus" (RT5 state), continuous lottery for the "pseudo bonus" (ART) is performed. Since this process is controlled by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51), various tables, various control flags, various control counters, and various control data necessary for this process are stored in the main ROM 52, main RAM 53, and the like. ..

[Contents of ART continuous lottery]
In this embodiment, the symbol combination of “Replay B”, “Replay R”, “Replay P” or “Replay 6” is stopped and displayed on the activated line, and the RT state is changed to the RT5 state (“pseudo bonus”). At that time, continuous lottery of ART (“pseudo bonus”) is performed.

Here, the ART continuous lottery table used in the ART continuous lottery will be described with reference to FIG. The ART continuous lottery table shows the correspondence relationship between the lottery value and the value (“0” to “5”) of the “ART continuous occurrence flag/counter” corresponding to the continuous set number (continuous stock number) of the “pseudo bonus”. Show.

As shown in FIG. 74, in this embodiment, when the ART continuation generation flag/counter of “1” or more is acquired by the ART continuation lottery, it means that the ART continuation is won. For example, when the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter “3” is acquired, the game of “pseudo bonus” is continued for 3 sets (1 set is 100 games).

In the ART lottery process using the ART continuous lottery table of FIG. 74, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 255 in this embodiment) is set to the value of the ART continuous occurrence flag/counter. The lottery value specified for each is sequentially subtracted. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether or not a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, when the subtraction result becomes negative (“carrying” occurs), the value of the ART continuation generation flag/counter (continuous stock number) at that time is won. The ART continuous lottery process described above is performed in a prize search process described later (see FIG. 107 described later).

It should be noted that in the present embodiment, an example in which one type of lottery value is set in the ART continuous lottery table has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of types of lottery values may be set in the ART continuous lottery table.

<Basic composition of reel production>
[Outline of reel production]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, in a predetermined unit game in the “pseudo bonus” (RT5 state) or the “pseudo bonus relief state” (RT6 state), the reels are accelerated during the reel acceleration process performed at the start of the game. Various reel effects are performed by controlling the operation. Here, the configurations of reel effect patterns commonly used in various reel effects, various excitation pattern data of reels used in each reel effect pattern, and the like will be described. The operations of various reel effects described below are controlled by the main CPU 51, and various tables, various control flags, various control counters, various control data, etc., which will be described later, necessary for the control are stored in the main ROM 52 or the main RAM 53. It

Note that the reel acceleration process period is a period during which the player cannot perform a game operation (substantially equivalent to a lock). Therefore, in the reel effect performed during the acceleration process, it is not necessary to separately perform the lock process, so that the amount of data required for the reel effect can be reduced and the process can be simplified.

The reel effect performed in this embodiment includes a reel action effect and a symbol display effect. The reel action effect is mainly an effect of vibrating the reels, and the symbol display effect is, for example, a specific symbol combination corresponding to the transition process of the game state (for example, "red 7 complete", "RB" described later). It is an effect of displaying a "match" and a "combination of clowns" on a predetermined line. Then, in the present embodiment, a reel effect (a "additional effect", a "clown spillover effect", a "pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect", and a "continuous confirmed effect" described below) that performs a symbol display effect after the reel action effect, and a reel Two types of reel effect forms, that is, a reel effect (“disappointing effect” described later) for performing only action effects, are prepared.

[Description of stop symbol position table and production pattern type during reel production]
Here, various reel effect patterns prepared in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the reel effect stop symbol position table shown in FIG. 75. The reel effect stop symbol position table is a reel effect pattern type (effect pattern type “0” to “7”) and each reel at the time of reel effect (symbol display effect) executed corresponding to each effect pattern type. The corresponding relationship with the symbol stop position (position on the activated line) is shown. The numerical value of the symbol stop position of each reel corresponds to the value of the symbol position defined in the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. The contents of the effect pattern defined in the additional effect line lottery table will be described below.

The "disappointing effect" corresponding to the effect pattern type "0" is, for example, a reel effect performed when the additional generation flag/type "1" is acquired by the additional lottery (when the additional game number is 0). In the "disappointing effect", only the reel action effect is performed, and the symbol display effect is not performed. Therefore, in the reel effect stop symbol position table, the stop symbol position of each reel is not defined in the column of the effect pattern type “0”.

The "center line red 7 complete" effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "1" is "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" ("red 7 complete") on the center line after the reel action effect. It is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect that displays a symbol combination (a combination of special symbols).

After the reel action production, the "top line red 7 set" production corresponding to the production pattern type "2" shows the top line (the upper stage region of the left reel 3L, the upper stage region of the middle reel 3C, and the upper stage region of the right reel 3R). It is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect that displays a symbol combination (a special symbol combination) of "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" on the connecting line).

After the reel action effect, the "bottom line red 7 set" effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "3" is applied to the bottom line (lower area of the left reel 3L, lower area of the middle reel 3C, and lower area of the right reel 3R). It is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect that displays a symbol combination (a special symbol combination) of "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" on the connecting line).

After the reel action effect, the "cross-up line red 7 complete" effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "4" is a cross-up line (lower area of the left reel 3L, middle area of the middle reel 3C, and upper area of the right reel 3R). It is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect that displays a symbol combination (special symbol combination) of "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" on a line connecting the areas).

After the reel action effect, the crossdown line (the upper area of the left reel 3L, the middle area of the middle reel 3C, and the lower area of the right reel 3R) corresponds to the effect pattern type “5”. It is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect that displays a symbol combination (special symbol combination) of "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" on a line connecting the areas).

The "centerline clown complete" effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "6" is a symbol combination of "clown"-"clown"-"clown" ("clown matched") on the centerline after reel action effect (special It is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect of displaying (combination of symbols).

Then, the "center line RB complete" effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "7" is a symbol of "red 7"-"red 7"-"BAR" ("RB complete") on the center line after the reel action effect. It is a reel effect that performs a symbol display effect that displays a combination (a combination of special symbols).

[Reel action production]
Next, the contents of the reel action operation (rotation operation) performed during the reel action effect will be described. In this embodiment, three types of reel action patterns (reel action pattern 0, reel action pattern 1, and reel action pattern 2) are prepared.

The reel action pattern 0 is a reel action pattern selected when the reel action effect is not performed. In this case, the reel effect is not performed and the normal acceleration process is performed.

The reel action pattern 1 is a reel action pattern that is performed when the "disappointing effect" corresponding to the effect pattern type "0" is selected. In reel action pattern 1, after each reel is vibrated, the reel effect is finished.

The reel action pattern 2 is a reel action pattern performed when any one of the effect pattern types “1” to “7” is selected. In the reel action pattern 2, after performing the reel vibration operation, the reverse rotation operation, and the forward rotation operation in this order, a symbol combination corresponding to the effect pattern type (for example, “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7”). ) Is displayed on a predetermined line, a symbol display effect is performed, and the reel effect is finished.

Hereinafter, various tables used for controlling the reel action effect will be described. The various tables described below are referred to in the game start effect control process shown in FIG. 91 described later.

[Reel action pattern table]
The reel action pattern table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel action pattern table defines reel control flag data for identifying the type of the reel action pattern described above. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 76, reel control pattern data “0”, “1”, and “2” are associated with reel action pattern 0, reel action pattern 1, and reel action pattern 2, respectively.

[Reel action data selection table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the reel action data selection table will be described. The reel effect data selection table shows the correspondence between the value (number) of the reel action pattern and the reel action data selection index for specifying the reel action operation to be executed. For example, when the value of the reel action pattern is "2", the reel action data corresponding to the reel action data selection index "RESEL_SR" is selected.

Further, for example, when the value of the reel action pattern is “0”, the reel action data corresponding to the reel action data selection index “RESEL_AC” is selected. When the value of the reel action pattern is “0”, the reel effect is not performed and the normal acceleration process is performed as described above. Therefore, the reel action data corresponding to the reel effect data selection index “RESEL_AC” is This is data used in normal acceleration processing.

The reel action data selection table of FIG. 77 also shows the relationship between the value of each reel action pattern and the time required for the corresponding reel action effect processing. The time required for the reel action effect processing is calculated by (timer value used for reel action pattern)×1.1172 msec.

[Reel action code determination table]
Next, the reel action code determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The reel action code determination table is a reel action code (sub-execution data) that constitutes each reel action data selection index shown in FIG. 77 and the execution code (execution data) of the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action data selection index. ) Indicates the correspondence with the reel action code index.

Here, the specified content of the data in the reel action code determination table will be described in more detail, for example, when the reel action data selection index is “RESEL_SR” (when the reel action pattern 2 is selected).

When the reel action data selection index is “RESEL_SR”, as shown in FIG. 78, in the reel action code index column, from the top, “REDAT_RVB”, “REDAT_W15”, “REDAT_RUP”, “REDAT_RAC”, and “end code” are displayed. A reel action code index called "" is defined in this order. This is because when "RESEL_SR" is selected as the reel action data selection index, the reel action code defined in "REDAT_RVB", the reel action code defined in "REDAT_W15", and the reel action code defined in "REDAT_RUP" , "REDAT_RAC", and the reel action code defined in "End code" are executed in this order.

[Reel action code table]
Next, the reel action code table will be described with reference to FIG. 79. The reel action code table shows the correspondence relationship between each reel action code index shown in FIG. 78 and the information regarding the content of the reel action effect corresponding thereto.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of motor excitation signal patterns (excitation data) relating to reel acceleration conditions and rotation directions during reel action production are provided, and the number of executions of each excitation signal pattern and a combination of excitation signal patterns of different types are provided. By changing the, various reel action effects are possible. Therefore, in the reel action code table shown in FIG. 79, as information relating to the contents of the reel action effect, the address of the excitation data (“MGDAT_AP”, “MGDAT_RM16”, “MGDAT_VIBR”, etc.) that is the information specifying the excitation data, and , The number of presentation times data of each excitation data is defined.

It should be noted that the performance number data defines the number of times the corresponding excitation data has been executed, and information indicating whether or not an end code (operation end information) is included after the excitation data has been executed a specified number of times. If a plurality of excitation data addresses are defined for one reel action code index, the excitation data (reel action code) of the excitation data address described at the top in the table shown in FIG. ) Is performed sequentially.

For example, in the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action code index “REDAT_RVB”, first, the exciting operation (reel action code) of “MGDAT_W1ST” is executed once, and then the exciting operation of “MGDAT_W5FR” is executed eight times. Then, the excitation operation of "MGDAT_VIBR" is executed 20 times. Then, after the excitation operation of "MGDAT_W5FR" is executed eight times, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action data index "REDAT_RVB" is ended.

[Excitation data table]
Next, the excitation data table will be described with reference to FIG. The excitation data table shows the correspondence relationship between each excitation data address defined in FIG. 79 and various information regarding the content of the corresponding excitation data (excitation operation).

In this embodiment, as information about the content of the excitation data, the excitation direction (reel rotation direction) data, the excitation timer value (the number of interrupt processes), and the presence or absence of the end code are specified. If information about the contents of a plurality of excitation data (excitation operation) is specified in the excitation data address, the excitation data listed in the table in FIG. 80 is sequentially executed from the highest excitation data.

For example, in the excitation operation (normal acceleration processing operation) of the reel having the excitation data address “MGDAT_AP”, first, the reel is rotated in the forward direction (direction of arrow A in FIG. 6) during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “6”. The action to be performed is performed once. Then, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “5”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “4”. Then, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated three times during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “2”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated twice during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”. Then, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated twice during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “2”. Next, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”. Then, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is repeated three times during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “2”. Then, finally, during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “3”, the operation of rotating the reel in the forward direction is performed once. The period corresponding to the excitation timer value “1” corresponds to the period of one interrupt process, which is 1.1172 msec in this embodiment.

Further, for example, in the exciting operation of the reel having the exciting data address “MGDAT_VIBR”, first, the reel is rotated in the forward direction for a period corresponding to the exciting timer value “24”. Next, the reel is rotated in the opposite direction (the direction opposite to the arrow A direction in FIG. 6) during the period corresponding to the excitation timer value “24”. Further, for example, in the exciting operation of the reel of the exciting data address “MGDAT_RM16”, the operation of rotating the reel in the reverse direction is repeated eight times during the period corresponding to the exciting timer value “10”.

[Example of basic operation of reel production]
Here, an example of a basic operation flow of reel production will be described with reference to FIG. 81. The operation example of the reel effect shown in FIG. 81 is an operation example of the reel effect (“add-on effect” described later) that is performed when the number of ART games in the “pseudo bonus” is won in the lottery, and the effect pattern is also included. It is an example of reel effect operation when the type is “1” (“center line red 7 set”).

In the reel effect (“addition effect”) shown in FIG. 81, after the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 (“RESEL_SR”) is performed, “red 7”-“red 7”-“ is displayed on the center line. A symbol display effect for displaying the symbol combination of "red 7" is performed. Therefore, in the reel effect in this case, when the player operates the start lever and the unit game (acceleration process) is started, first, the reels are stopped for a predetermined time (“MGDAT_W1ST” and “MGDAT_W5FR”). Next, a reel vibration operation is performed (MGDAT_VIBR). Then, the reel is stopped for a predetermined time ("MGDAT_W5FR").

Then, the reel is reversely rotated (REDAT_RUP). Then, the reel is rotated forward (REDAT_RAC). As a result, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 (“RESEL_SR”) ends.

After the reel action effect is finished, a constant speed process for reel effect (MGDAT_AP) is performed. Then, after the constant speed process for reel effect, the symbol display effect is performed.

In the symbol display production of "center line red 7 complete", first, in the left reel 3L, the symbol "red 7" is stopped (held) on the center line. In this stop operation, the reel action corresponding to "RESEL_DC" in the reel action determination table of FIG. 78 is performed. Specifically, the reverse rotation operation, the relaxation operation, and the forward rotation operation are performed on the left reel 3L in this order (operations defined by “MGDAT_DP” in the excitation data table of FIG. 80), and the left reel 3L The control is performed so that the design "red 7" stops and appears.

Next, in the middle reel 3C, the symbol "red 7" is stopped (held) on the center line. Then, in the right reel 3R, the symbol "red 7" is stopped (held) on the center line. Each stop operation of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is also executed by the reel action corresponding to "RESEL_DC", similarly to the stop operation of the left reel 3L. Then, the operation of all reels is maintained (the signal is continuously sent to the same excitation phase). As a result, the symbol display effect ends.

In the "add-on effect", as will be described later, there are cases where the reel effect is performed a plurality of times in accordance with the number of additional games won in the additional lottery (add-on occurrence flag/type value). In this case, after the symbol display effect ends, the operation of the reel action effect returns again. Further, as will be described later, in the "additional effect", regardless of the number of additional games won in the additional lottery (value of the additional addition flag/type), finally, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "0". ("Sorry performance") is executed and the reel production is finished. Note that FIG. 81 also shows the flow of the random acceleration processing of the reels performed after the “additional effect”, but the random acceleration processing will be described in detail later.

<Various reel productions>
In the present embodiment, when any of the following conditions (1) to (4) is satisfied, a predetermined time is set at the start of the unit game next to the unit game (game) that satisfies the condition (during acceleration processing). Perform reel production.
(1) When the number of ART games is added to the lottery in the "pseudo bonus" (2) The winning combination of the winning number "30" (abbreviated as "F_Rip G9") is won and the symbol combination of "clown complete" Is not displayed on the activated line (when the clown is dropped)
(3) After the game state has fallen from "between pseudo BB flags" or "between pseudo RB flags" (special game preparation state) to "normal state", the game state is changed to "pseudo bonus relief state" (ART state by rescue measures). )) (4) If you win the ART continuous lottery that is carried out when the game state shifts to "pseudo bonus"

In the following, the reel effects performed in the above cases (1) to (4) are referred to as “additional effects”, “clown missed effects”, “pseudo bonus winning sham effects”, and “continuation confirmed effects”, respectively.

[Additional production]
The “additional effect” is a reel effect that is performed when the additional lottery is won in the number of ART games in the “pseudo bonus”. The content of the "addition effect" is determined based on the value of the addition generation flag/type (number of addition games) that is won by the addition lottery. Specifically, the value (“0” to “6”) of the effect pattern type described in FIG. 75 is randomly determined based on the value of the addition occurrence flag/type (“1” to “11”). .. Then, in the "additional effect", the reel effect corresponding to the value of the determined effect pattern type is performed.

In addition, when the addition occurrence flag/type “0” is acquired by the addition lottery (when the addition lottery is non-win), the reel effect is not performed as shown in FIG. 73. Further, in the present embodiment, in the "additional effect", the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "7" ("center line RB complete") is not performed.

Furthermore, in the "additional production", the number of reel productions performed in one acceleration processing period is not limited to one, but can be performed a plurality of times. In this case, the number of reel productions is the value of the addition generation flag/type (“1” to “11”) acquired by the addition lottery and the subtraction value of the addition generation flag/type described later corresponding to the production pattern type ( "0" to "5").

Hereinafter, various tables used for controlling the content of the “additional presentation” and an operation example of the “additional presentation” will be described. Since the operation of the "additional effect" is controlled by the main control circuit 41, various tables described below are stored in the main ROM 52.

(1) Add-on Production Line Lottery Table First, the additional production line lottery table (production pattern determination means) will be described with reference to FIG. 82. The addition effect line lottery table defines the lottery value of each effect pattern type (contents of reel effect) set for each value (“1” to “11”) of the addition addition flag/type acquired by the addition lottery. To do.

In the "additional effect", the type of symbol combination and the type of display line displayed during the symbol display effect are determined based on the value of the effect pattern type. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 82, as the type of the display symbol in the “additional effect”, the symbol combination of “red 7 set” (“red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7”) Alternatively, a symbol combination of "clown complete" ("clown"-"clown"-"clown") is prepared. In addition, as the display line, a center line, a top line, a bottom line, a cross-up line and a cross-down line are prepared for the "red 7 assortment" symbol combination, and for the "clown assortment" symbol combination Prepare only the center line.

In the lottery processing of the effect pattern type using the addition effect line lottery table in FIG. 82, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 255 in the present embodiment) is also used as an addition occurrence flag. The lottery value of the effect pattern type set for each type value is sequentially subtracted. Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative (whether or not a so-called "carry" has occurred). Then, when the subtraction result becomes negative (“carrying” occurs), the value of the effect pattern type at that time is won. It should be noted that this lottery process is performed in the additional effect stop position determination process (see FIG. 93, which will be described later), which will be described later.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 82, the lottery value is defined only for the effect pattern type “0” in the column of the addition occurrence flag/type “1”, and the value is “256”. Therefore, when the value of the addition-occurrence flag/type is "1", the effect pattern type "0" is always won, and "sorry effect" (reel action effect only) is performed.

In the additional production line lottery table shown in FIG. 82, the lottery value of the production pattern type “1” is defined when the value of the additional generation flag/type is “3” or more, and the value of the additional generation flag/type is Only in the case of "3" or more, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "1" is won. The lottery values of the effect pattern types “2” to “5” are defined when the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “2” or more, and the value of the addition generation flag/type is “2” or more. Only in this case, the reel effects corresponding to these effect pattern types will be won.

Further, in the addition effect line lottery table shown in FIG. 82, the lottery value of the effect pattern type “6” is specified when the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “7” or more, and the addition value flag/type Only when the value is "7" or more, the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "6" is won. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “2” or more, the addition production line lottery table is set so as not to win the reel production (“disappointment production”) corresponding to the production pattern type “0”. It is set.

(2) Addition Occurrence Flag/Type Data Subtraction Value Table Next, an addition generation flag/type data subtraction value table will be described with reference to FIG. The addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table is used when determining control data (addition generation flag/type subtraction value) for controlling the number of reel effects performed in the “addition effect”.

The addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table includes each effect pattern type (contents of reel effect) and a corresponding subtraction value (one of "0", "1", "2" and "5"). Specify the correspondence. The value of the "corresponding subtraction game number" described in the addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table is a value obtained by converting the subtraction value into the number of games. Specifically, the value of "corresponding subtraction game number" is added to the addition occurrence flag/type after subtraction (after updating) from the addition game number corresponding to the addition generation flag/type before subtraction (before update) Corresponds to the value obtained by subtracting the number of games.

In the "add-on production", as shown in a reel production operation example described later, the reel production corresponding to the production pattern type "0" is finally performed regardless of the value of the addition generation flag/type ("disappointing production"). )) is executed and the reel effect ends. Therefore, the subtraction value of the addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table and the lottery value of the addition effect line lottery table are appropriately set so that such reel effect can be performed.

(3) Operation Outline of Add-on Production Next, an operation outline of the "add-on production" will be described. In the "add-on effect", first, the reel effect (first reel effect) corresponding to the value of the effect pattern type determined based on the value (initial value) of the add-on occurrence flag/type acquired by the add-on lottery is performed. .. Next, the subtraction value corresponding to the content (effect pattern type) of the first reel effect is subtracted from the initial value of the addition occurrence flag/type to update the value of the addition occurrence flag/type.

Next, the effect pattern type is determined again by lottery based on the updated value of the addition flag and type. Next, a reel effect (second reel effect) corresponding to the value of the effect pattern type that has been determined again is performed. Thereafter, the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated to “1”, and the addition generation flag/type update process (subtraction process) is performed until the reel effect (“sorry effect”) of the effect pattern type “0” is performed, and , And the reel effect process based on the value of the addition flag and type after the update is repeated.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the value of the addition flag and the type (initial value) acquired by the addition lottery is "1", only "sorry effect" (only reel action effect) in "addition effect" ) Is done. However, when the value of the addition flag and the type (initial value) acquired by the addition lottery is “2” or more, the reel effect other than “sorry effect” (reel effect to perform the symbol display effect after the reel action effect) Is performed, and the reel effect is executed a plurality of times. The number of symbol display effects is the reel effect frequency-1. Hereinafter, various specific operation examples of the "additional effect" will be described.

(4) Operation example 1 for additional production
First, as an operation example 1 of “addition effect”, an operation example in the case where the addition occurrence flag/type “3” (the number of addition games is 100 games) is acquired by the addition lottery will be described.

In the operation example 1, first, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern. Next, when, for example, the effect pattern type “1” is determined by lottery processing of the effect pattern type based on the acquired addition flag/type “3”, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2. After (reel vibration operation, reverse rotation operation and forward rotation operation) is performed, the symbol display effect of "center line red 7 complete" is performed. This completes the first reel effect.

Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated. Specifically, since "2" is acquired as the subtraction value in the first reel effect, the subtraction value "2" is subtracted from the initial value "3" of the addition occurrence flag/type, and after subtraction (after updating) ) The value of the addition flag and type of addition is "1". In this case, the reel action pattern 1 (only the reel vibration operation) is selected as the reel action pattern.

Next, a reel effect (“sorry effect”) corresponding to the updated addition flag and type “1” is performed. As a result, the second reel production is finished and the additional production is also finished.

In the operation example 1, as described above, the reel effect is performed twice, including the "sorry effect", and the number of symbol display effects is once.

(5) Operation example 2 of additional production
Next, as the operation example 2 of the “addition effect”, the operation example in the case where the addition occurrence flag/type “3” (the number of addition games is 100 games) is acquired by the addition lottery as in the operation example 1 will be described. ..

In the operation example 2, first, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern. Next, when, for example, the effect pattern type “2” is determined by lottery processing of the effect pattern type based on the acquired addition flag/type “3”, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2. After that, the symbol display effect of "top line red 7 set" is performed. This completes the first reel effect.

Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated. Specifically, in the first reel effect, "1" is acquired as the subtraction value, so the subtraction value "1" is subtracted from the initial value "3" of the addition occurrence flag and type, and after subtraction (after update) ) The value of the addition flag and type of addition is "2". In this case, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern.

Next, based on the updated addition flag and type “2”, when the effect pattern type “3” is determined by the lottery process of the effect pattern type, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is determined. After (reel vibration operation, reverse rotation operation and forward rotation operation) is performed, the symbol display effect of "bottom line red 7 complete" is performed. This completes the second reel production.

Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated again. Specifically, since "1" is acquired as the subtraction value in the second reel effect, the subtraction value "1" is subtracted from the first addition update value "2" of the addition occurrence flag/type, and after the update. The value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “1”. In this case, reel action pattern 1 is selected as the reel action pattern.

Next, a reel effect (“sorry effect”) corresponding to the updated addition flag and type “1” is performed. As a result, the reel production for the third time is completed and the additional production is also completed.

In the operation example 2, as described above, the reel effect is performed a total of three times including the "sorry effect", and the number of symbol display effects is twice.

(6) Operation example 3 of additional production
Next, as an operation example 3 of “addition effect”, an operation example in the case where the addition occurrence flag/type “7” (the number of addition games is 300 games) is acquired by the addition lottery will be described.

In the operation example 3, first, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern. Next, when, for example, the effect pattern type “6” is determined by lottery processing of the effect pattern type based on the acquired addition flag/type “7”, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2. After "," the symbol display effect of "centerline clown complete" is performed. This completes the first reel effect.

Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated. Specifically, since "5" is acquired as the subtraction value in the first reel effect, the subtraction value "5" is subtracted from the initial value "7" of the addition occurrence flag/type, and after subtraction (after updating) ) The value of the addition flag and type of addition is "2". In this case, the reel action pattern 2 is selected as the reel action pattern.

Next, based on the updated addition flag and type “2”, when the effect pattern type “4” is determined by lottery processing of the effect pattern type, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is determined. After "," the symbol display effect of "Cross-up line Red 7" is performed. This completes the second reel production.

Next, the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated again. Specifically, since "1" is acquired as the subtraction value in the second reel effect, the subtraction value "1" is subtracted from the first addition update value "2" of the addition occurrence flag/type, and after the update. The value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “1”. In this case, reel action pattern 1 is selected as the reel action pattern.

Next, a reel effect (“sorry effect”) corresponding to the updated addition flag and type “1” is performed. As a result, the reel production for the third time is completed and the additional production is also completed.

In the operation example 3, as described above, the reel effect is performed three times in total including the "sorry effect", and the number of symbol display effects is twice.

[Directed clown spill]
In the "clown spilled production", the winning combination of the winning number "30" (abbreviated as "F_Lip G9") (including "Replay P" and "Replay 6") and the symbol combination of "Clown Match" (special) It is a reel effect that is performed when it is not possible to stop display (combination of different symbols) on the activated line (missing).

In the "clown missed production", the production pattern type "6" ("center line clown complete") at the time of reel acceleration processing of the unit game next to the unit game where the above condition is established (at the start of the "pseudo bonus" game) Reel production corresponding to. More specifically, in the “clown missed production”, after the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed similarly to the “additional production”, the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is displayed on the center line. Perform symbol display effect.

In addition, in the state where the winning combination of the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_lip G9”) has been won (the state where the shift to the “pseudo bonus” has been confirmed), it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of “clown alignment” has been dropped. Is determined by referring to the value of the missed flag stored in a predetermined storage area (storage area for penalty) such as the main RAM 53. The missed flag is a flag indicating whether or not the "clown missed effect" is performed at the start of the next unit game.

Here, FIG. 84 shows a table summarizing the contents of the missed flags. As shown in FIG. 84, when the winning combination of the winning number “30” (abbreviated as “F_lip G9”) is won, the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is missed (“Clown missed performance at the start of the next unit game” Is performed), the value of the missed flag is set to "1", and otherwise, "0" is set.

In addition, when performing the "clown missed production", from the winning of the winning combination of the winning number "30" (abbreviated as "F_lip G9") to the normal reel rotation operation (a state in which the player can stop the operation) The control procedure of the reel is as follows.

First, if the winning combination "30" (abbreviation "F_Lip G9") wins the internal winning combination, and the symbol combination "Clown Match" is missed (in this case, "Replay 6" actually wins), The value of the missed flag is set to "1". Next, when the next unit game is started, the reel acceleration process (inoperable state) is started, and during the acceleration process, the above-mentioned "clown spilling effect" is performed. Next, after the "clown missing effect" is finished, the lock operation is performed for the same period as the period when the symbol combination of "clown alignment" is stopped and displayed on the activated line by the player's reel stop operation. Next, after a random process described later is performed, the reel rotation operation shifts to a normal reel rotation operation.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination (“Replay P” or “Replay 6”) related to the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_lip G9”) is stopped and displayed on the activated line. When it is played (when a prize is won), the game of "pseudo bonus" (ART) is started. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination tables of FIGS. 7 to 20, replay combinations (“C_PB rep01” to “C_PB rep09” and “C_RT5” related to “replay P” and “replay 6”]. A plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to Lip 01" to "C_RT5 Lip 18") are set, and symbol combinations other than the symbol combination of "Clown alignment" (for example, "Clown"-"Clown"-"BAR" etc.) ) Is also set.

That is, in the present embodiment, the privilege of “pseudo bonus” (ART) is set even if the symbol combination of “clown matching” is not displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "pseudo bonus" (ART) is easily given to a player who is unfamiliar with the press.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the state where the winning number “30” (abbreviation “F_lip G9”) is won, even if the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is missed, the next unit game is accelerated. In the process, a "clown missed effect" is displayed to display the symbol combination of "clown matching". As a result, in the present embodiment, even if the symbol combination of "clown matching" is missed, it is possible to notify the player that the "pseudo bonus" (ART) has been given.

[Pseudo bonus winning appearance]
The "pseudo bonus winning sham production" is a relief measure after the game state falls from "between pseudo BB flags" (RT3 state) or "between pseudo RB flags" (RT4 state) to "normal state" (RT1 state). (Navi), "replay 4" is won in the "normal state", and the game state shifts from the "normal state" (RT1 state) to the "pseudo bonus relief state" (RT6 state) (thick line arrow in FIG. 67) It is a reel effect performed in (see).

After the game state has fallen from "between pseudo BB flags" to "normal state", if the game state shifts from "normal state" to "pseudo bonus relief state" by a relief measure, the "pseudo bonus relief state" In the acceleration process performed at the start of the game (at the start of the unit game next to the unit game for which the transition to the "pseudo bonus relief state" is confirmed), the effect pattern type "1" ("center line red 7 complete") The "pseudo bonus winning fake appearance" corresponding to is performed.

That is, in this case, as the "pseudo bonus winning sham production", a reel production is performed in which the symbol combination of "red 7 set" is displayed on the center line. In the "pseudo bonus winning sham production" at this time, after the reel action production corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed as in the "addition production", the "center line red 7 set" symbol display production is performed. ..

On the other hand, if the gaming state shifts from "between pseudo RB flags" to "normal state" and then the gaming state shifts from "normal state" to "pseudo bonus relief state" by a relief measure, "pseudo bonus relief state" In the acceleration process performed at the start of the game, "pseudo bonus winning sham production" corresponding to the production pattern type "7" ("center line RB complete") is performed.

That is, in this case, as the "pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect", a reel effect is displayed in which the symbol combination "RB complete" is displayed on the center line. In the "pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect" at this time, after the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed as in the "addition effect", the symbol display effect of "center line RB complete" is performed.

As described above, in the “pseudo bonus winning sham production”, the symbol combination displayed in the reel production is changed according to the transition route (falling route) of the gaming state. In the “pseudo bonus winning appearance”, the type of the transition path of the game state described above is the value of the discriminator during transition between flags (“0” to “2”) stored in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 53 or the like. ) Is determined.

With reference to FIG. 85, the correspondence relationship between the type of the transition route in the game state and the value of the discriminator during transition between the flags, and the processing content of the “pseudo bonus winning sham production” in each transition route will be specifically described. .. Note that FIG. 85 is a correspondence table between the values of the discriminator during transition between flags and the processing contents corresponding to the respective values.

As shown in FIG. 85, the discriminator "1" during transition between flags indicates that the RT state has fallen from the RT3 state ("between pseudo BB flags") to the RT1 state ("normal state"), and then RT This corresponds to the “pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect” that is performed when the state shifts from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (“pseudo bonus relief state”). Further, the inter-flag transition discriminator "2" changes the RT state from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (from the RT4 state ("between pseudo RB flags") to the RT1 state ("normal state") by a relief measure. This corresponds to the "pseudo bonus winning masquerade effect" performed when the "pseudo bonus relief state" is entered. In addition, the discriminator "0" at the time of transition between flags corresponds to the case where the fall of the game state does not occur and the normal game state is maintained.

Therefore, when the value of the discriminator during transition between flags is "1", first, at the start of the unit game after the transition to the RT6 state (the unit game next to the unit game whose transition to the RT6 state has been confirmed) (At the start of), the effect pattern type “1” is set, and the value of the discriminator during transition between flags is cleared (set to “0”). Next, when the reel acceleration process is started, the "pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect" corresponding to the effect pattern type "1" is performed. Specifically, after the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed, the symbol display effect of "center line red 7 complete" is performed. After that, "100" is set in the ART game number counter. The ART game number counter is a counter for managing the number of remaining unit games (the number of ART games) in the "ART state" game period, and is stored in the main RAM 53.

On the other hand, if the value of the discriminator during transition between flags is "2", first, the effect pattern type "7" is set at the start of the unit game when transitioning to the RT6 state, and the discriminator during transition between flags is set. Value is cleared (set to "0"). Next, when the reel acceleration process is started, a "pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect" corresponding to the effect pattern type "7" is performed. Specifically, after the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed, the symbol display effect of "center line RB complete" is performed. After that, "50" is set in the ART game number counter.

In the case of performing the "pseudo bonus winning appearance", the reel control procedure from the transition to the RT6 state to the normal reel rotation operation (a state in which the player can stop the operation) is as follows. Is.

First, in the RT1 state, "Replay 4" wins, the RT state shifts to the RT6 state, and when the game in the RT6 state is started (when the start lever is pressed), the reel acceleration process (inoperable) State is started, and during the period of the acceleration process, the above-mentioned “pseudo bonus winning sham production” is performed. Then, after the "pseudo bonus winning sham production" is finished, the same period as when the symbol combination of "red 7 lineup" or "RB lineup" is stopped and displayed on the activated line by the player's reel stop operation. , Lock operation is performed. Next, after a random process described later is performed, the reel rotation operation shifts to a normal reel rotation operation.

[Continuous confirmed performance]
"Continuous confirmed effect" is the start of the next "pseudo bonus" set, which is continued when the winning continuation lottery is carried out when the game state shifts to "pseudo bonus" (ART: RT5 state). It is a reel effect performed in the reel acceleration process of (the unit game next to the unit game that is won in the ART continuous lottery).

In the "continuation confirmed effect", the reel effect corresponding to the effect pattern type "1" is performed. That is, the reel effect of "center line red 7 complete" is performed. More specifically, in the "continuation confirmed effect", after the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is performed similarly to the addition effect, the symbol combination of "Red 7 set" is displayed on the center line. Display performance is performed.

In the case of performing the "continuation confirming effect", the normal reel rotation operation is performed in the starting game of the next "pseudo bonus" (ART) set from the final game of the "pseudo bonus" set in which ART continuation is confirmed. The control procedure of the reels until (the state in which the player can stop the operation becomes possible) is as follows.

First, in the final game of the "pseudo bonus" set in which the ART continuation is fixed (the game in which the value of the ART game number counter becomes "0"), after the reel is stopped for the third time, the ART end lock operation is performed. Done. After that, the player depresses the start lever, and the next "pseudo bonus" is set. Then, in the first unit game of this "pseudo bonus", the reel acceleration process (inoperable state) is started, and the "continuation confirming effect" described above is performed during the period of the acceleration process. Next, after the "continuation confirmation effect" is finished, the lock operation is performed for the same period as the period when the symbol combination "red 7 set" is stopped and displayed on the activated line by the player's reel stop operation. Next, after a random process described later is performed, the reel rotation operation shifts to a normal reel rotation operation.

<Specification of signal output to external centralized terminal board>
In the pachi-slot 1 of this embodiment, when the player's reel stop operation causes the "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" to be stopped and displayed on the activated line, that is, the replay combination corresponding to the "pseudo bonus start symbol combination". When a prize is won, an external signal is output from the main control circuit 41 to the external centralized terminal. The "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" referred to here is the symbol combination of "C_BB Lip 01"("Red7"-"Red7"-"Red7" in the symbol combination table shown in Figs. 7 to 20. : "Red 7 set", "C_RB Lip 01" symbol combination ("Red 7"-"Red 7"-"BAR": "RB set"), and "C_PB Lip 01" symbol combination (""Piero"-"Piero"-"Piero":"Pierocomplete").

Further, in the present embodiment, similarly when the "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" is displayed by the various reel effects performed during the above-described reel acceleration processing, the external signal is similarly output from the main control circuit 41 to the external centralized terminal. Is output.

Here, the output specification of the external signal to the external centralized terminal board will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 86 is a table summarizing the contents of the output specifications to the external centralized terminal board.

"Replay B prize" in FIG. 86 is a case where the symbol combination of "red 7 set" is stopped and displayed on the activated line by the player's reel stop operation, and "Replay P prize" is the game. This is the case where the symbol combination of "clown alignment" is stopped and displayed on the activated line by the reel stop operation by the person. In any of these cases, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to a predetermined terminal (hereinafter, referred to as an external signal terminal 1) of the external centralized terminal board to turn the external signal terminal 1 into an ON state.

Further, the "Replay R winning a prize" in FIG. 86 is a case where the symbol combination of "RB complete" is stopped and displayed on the activated line by the reel stop operation by the player. In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to a terminal (hereinafter, referred to as an external signal terminal 2) different from the external signal terminal 1 of the external centralized terminal board, and turns the external signal terminal 2 on. To do.

In addition, "Replay B display during additional play" in FIG. 86 is a case where the "red 7 set" symbol combination is displayed on the center line by the above-mentioned "additional production", and "in addition production" The "replay P display" is a case where the "clown matching" symbol combination is displayed on the center line by the "additional effect". In any of these cases, the main control circuit 41 outputs the external signal to the external signal terminal 1 again after turning off the external signal terminal 1 of the external centralized terminal board once. Turn terminal 1 on. As described above, the external signal terminal 1 is once turned off and then turned on again, so that the number of reel effects during the "additional effect" can be accurately counted.

In addition, the "reproduction B display during continuous production" in FIG. 86 is a case where the symbol combination "red 7 set" is displayed on the center line by the above-mentioned "confirmation continuous production". In this case, the main control circuit 41 once turns off the external signal terminal 1 of the external centralized terminal board, then outputs the external signal to the external signal terminal 1 again to turn on the external signal terminal 1. Put in a state. As a result, the number of times the "pseudo bonus" (ART) is set (the number of continuations) can be accurately counted.

In addition, the "replay P display during clown spilling effect" in Fig. 86 is a case where the symbol combination "clown matching" is displayed on the center line by the above-mentioned "clown spilling effect". In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to the external signal terminal 1 of the external centralized terminal board, and turns on the external signal terminal 1. As a result, it is possible to accurately count the number of times the "pseudo bonus" (ART) has been transferred.

In addition, the “replay B display during pseudo pseudo bonus production” in FIG. 86 indicates that the game state has fallen from “between pseudo BB flags” (RT3 state) to “normal state” (RT1 state), and then the game is taken as a relief measure. When the "red 7 set" symbol combination is displayed on the center line by the "pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect" performed when the state shifts from the "normal state" to the "pseudo bonus relief state" (RT6 state) That is. In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to the external signal terminal 1 of the external centralized terminal board, and turns on the external signal terminal 1. As a result, the number of transitions to the "pseudo bonus relief state" can be accurately counted.

In addition, the "replay R display during pseudo bonus masquerading effect" in FIG. 86 indicates that the game state has fallen from "between pseudo RB flags" (RT4 state) to "normal state" (RT1 state), and then the game is taken as a relief measure. In the case where the symbol combination of “RB complete” is displayed on the center line by the “pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect” performed when the state shifts from the “normal state” to the “pseudo bonus relief state” (RT6 state) That is. In this case, the main control circuit 41 outputs an external signal to the external signal terminal 2 of the external centralized terminal board, and turns on the external signal terminal 2. As a result, the number of transitions to the "pseudo bonus relief state" can be accurately counted.

<Random acceleration processing>
As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, various reel effects for notification are performed during the reel acceleration process, and a specific symbol combination is aligned and displayed on a specific line. Therefore, if the game is started as it is after the reel production, the game is started in a state where a specific symbol combination is prepared. In this case, it becomes easy for the player to measure the timing of stopping the symbols related to the winning combination, using the specific symbol combination arranged in the reel effect as a guide.

In this case, the winning frequency of the winning combination (display) between the player who is playing the game in the state where the specific symbol combination is available and the player who is playing the game in the state where the specific symbol combination is not available The probability difference becomes large, and there is a risk of giving a loss to a game shop. Therefore, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, during the reel accelerating process described above, the random accelerating process is performed on each reel after the completion of the various notification reel effects to solve the above problem.

In the random acceleration process of this embodiment, first, a random number value (any of 0 to 20 in this embodiment) for determining the wait time set for a predetermined reel is acquired. Then, the rotation speed of the predetermined reel is accelerated to a constant speed in the same manner as the normal acceleration process.

Next, the wait time is set based on the acquired random number value. In the present embodiment, the wait time is a random number value×32×1.1172 msec. Then, the set wait time is consumed. After that, the target reel of the acceleration process is changed, and the operations of acquiring the random number value, accelerating the reel, setting the wait time, and exhausting are repeated in this order.

In the present embodiment, the random acceleration process is terminated when the above-described various processes are completed for all reels, and then the normal reel rotation control is performed.

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

[Main operation processing of pachi-slot by control of main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation process of the pachi-slot 1 under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to the main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as the main flow) shown in FIG.

First, when the power of the pachi-slot 1 is turned on, the main CPU 51 performs initialization processing when the power is turned on (S1). In this initialization processing, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally, the setting has been changed appropriately, etc., and the initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts initialization processing at the end of one game (S2). In this initialization processing, the data in the designated storage area in the main RAM 53 is cleared. The designated storage area here is, for example, a storage area such as an internal winning combination storage area or a display combination storage area in which data must be erased for each game.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance/start check processing (S3). In this processing, the input of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S is checked. The details of the medal acceptance/start check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random number value in a random number value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts internal lottery processing (S5). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts reel stop initialization processing (S6). The details of the reel stop initialization process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes a start command transmission process (S7). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sends a start command to the sub control circuit 42. The start command includes a parameter for identifying an internal winning combination and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes game start effect control processing (S8). In this process, the various reel effects described above are controlled. The details of the game start effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel rotation start processing (S9). In this process, the reel acceleration process after the reel effect is mainly performed. In the reel acceleration processing, the rotation start of all reels is requested, and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are driven by an interrupt processing (see FIG. 112) described later that is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). The rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is controlled and started. Then, each reel is subjected to acceleration control until the rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then controlled so that the constant speed is maintained. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reel rotation start processing of S9, the random acceleration processing after the reel effect is also performed. The details of the reel rotation start processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S10). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the attraction-in priority data and stores it in the attraction-in priority data storage area. Details of the pull-in priority storage processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel stop control processing (S11). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing of pressing the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a winning search process (S12). In this processing, the main CPU 51 stores the data in the symbol code storage area (after the symbol code storage area 2 in FIG. 64) in the display combination storing area (see FIG. 60). Further, in this process, the combination of the symbols displayed on the activated line after the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are all stopped is collated with the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20). Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the activated line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area. The details of the prize search processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 107 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes medal payout processing (S13). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the credit number is updated based on the payout number of the display combination determined in S12, and the medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIG. 7 to FIG. 20), although the payout number of medals varies depending on the display combination, the maximum payout number for three inserted medals ( The payout upper limit) is nine.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT state and its transition operation. The details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts RT game number processing (S15). In this processing, the main CPU 51 mainly controls the additional lottery processing for the number of ART games performed during the “pseudo bonus”. The details of the RT game number processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts game end effect control processing (S16). The details of the game end effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts payout end command transmission processing (S17). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sends a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42. Then, when the payout end command transmission process ends, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2 and repeats the processes from S2.

[Medal reception/start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 88, the medal acceptance/start check processing performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic insertion request (S21). The presence or absence of this automatic loading request is determined by determining whether or not the automatic loading counter is "0". That is, the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic charging request when the automatic charging counter is “0”, and determines that there is an automatic charging request when the automatic charging counter is “1” or more.

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

In S21, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES in S21), the main CPU 51 performs an automatic insertion process (S22). In this process, the value of the automatic insertion counter is copied to the insertion number counter, and then the value of the automatic insertion counter is cleared. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S29 described below.

On the other hand, in S21, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request (NO in S21), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S23). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven to accept the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 11. The accepted medals are counted and then guided to the hopper 33.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the inserted number according to the game state (S24). In this embodiment, for example, the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets is set to "3".

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S25). In S25, when the main CPU 51 determines that the medal acceptance is not permitted (NO in S25), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S29 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S25 that the medal acceptance is permitted (YES in S25), the main CPU 51 performs a medal insertion check process (S26). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether a medal has been inserted, and when the medal has been inserted, adds "1" to the inserted number counter.

Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S27). The medal insertion command includes a parameter for specifying the number of inserted medals and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the inserted number is the game startable number (S28). In S28, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is not the game startable number (when S28 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S25 and repeats the processes from S25. On the other hand, in S28, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inserted number is the game startable number (YES in S28), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S29 described below. In the present embodiment, for example, the number of games that can be started is “3”.

After the processing of S22, if S25 is NO or if S28 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is ON (S29). In S29, when the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch is not on (NO in S29), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S25 and repeats the processes from S25.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S29 that the start switch is on (YES in S29), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S30). By this processing, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medal is ejected from the medal payout opening 18. When this process ends, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance/start check process, and moves the process to S4 in the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the internal lottery process performed in S5 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process using the internal lottery table described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (internal winning combination determination unit) that executes the internal lottery process.

First, the main CPU 51 sets the lottery value data in the internal lottery table according to the RT state (game state) (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current RT state by referring to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 61), and defines it in the column corresponding to the current RT state in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. The data indicating the corresponding lot numbers and their lottery values are set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the random number value stored in the random value storage area (S42). Then, the main CPU 51 sets “1” as the initial value of the winning number.

Next, the main CPU 51 obtains the lottery value corresponding to the lottery number by referring to the lottery number set in S41 and the data showing the correspondence relationship with the lottery value, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S43).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S43 is less than 0 (negative value) (S44).

In S44, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (NO in S44), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S45). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set to a random value, and the winning number is incremented by 1.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (S46). When it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (NO in S46), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes from S43.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (YES in S46), the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the data pointer (S47). That is, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the small win/replay data pointer.

Here, returning to the description of the processing in S44 again, in S44, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when YES is determined in S44), the main CPU 51 determines that the current CPU The small win/replay data pointer corresponding to the winning number is acquired (S48).

After the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 26 to FIG. 36) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small win/replay data pointer (S49).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storing area (S50). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process and moves the process to S6 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Reel stop initialization processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the reel stop initialization process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the spinner stop number selection table (see FIG. 37) and acquires the spinner stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S5 in FIG. (S61).

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIGS. 38 to 40), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotating cylinder stop number based on the acquired rotating cylinder stop number (S62). .. Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines the pressing order-specific determination data (pull-in priority table number and pull-in priority selection table number) corresponding to the acquired number for turning cylinder stop, the table number selection value during irregular pressing (irregular pressing). (Time table selection data and change status), forward press table change data, forward press table selection data, and forward press table change initial data selection value (table number and change status).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier “0FFH (11111111B)” in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 64) (S63).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S64). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initialization process, and moves the process to S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 87). The stop button non-operation counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons whose stop operation has not been detected.

[Play control process at game start]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the game start effect control process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In the game start effect control process, a reel effect process is mainly performed, and this process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (display column effecting unit) that executes reel effect processing. Further, in the game start effect control process, a process of outputting an external signal to a predetermined external signal terminal of the external centralized terminal board is also performed according to the type of reel effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (external signal output unit) that outputs an external signal to the external centralized terminal board.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current RT state is the RT5 state or the RT6 state (S71). In this process, the main CPU 51 grasps the current RT state by referring to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 61).

In S71, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current RT state is not the RT5 state or the RT6 state (NO in S71), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process and executes the process in the main flow ( (See FIG. 87) S9.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S71 that the current RT state is the RT5 state or the RT6 state (YES in S71), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the reel effect counter is "1" or more. It is determined whether or not (S72). The reel effect counter is a counter for managing the number of reel effects and is provided in the main RAM 53. When the value of the reel effect counter is “1” or more, the reel effect is performed at the start of the next game (during the reel acceleration process). When the reel effect is the "addition effect", the number of reel effects is determined according to the value of the addition occurrence flag/type as described above.

In S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the reel effect counter is not "1" or more (NO in S72), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process, and the process is the main flow ( (See FIG. 87) S9.

On the other hand, in S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the reel effect counter is "1" or more (YES in S72), the main CPU 51 performs stop position determination processing (S73). In this process, the values of the reel action pattern and the display symbol pattern (stop symbol position) in the above-described various reel effects are determined. That is, in the stop position determination process, the effect pattern type of the reel effect is determined. The details of the stop position determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 starts the reel accelerating operation based on the value of the set reel action pattern (S74).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the addition occurrence flag/type is "1" (S75). In S75, when the main CPU 51 determines that the addition flag and type are "1" (YES in S75), that is, when the set reel action pattern is reel action pattern 1, the main CPU 51 Ends the game start effect control process, and moves the process to S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 87). The determination process of S75 is performed before the process of the "end code" that defines the operation end of the reel action pattern that is set is performed.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S75 that the addition occurrence flag/type is not "1" (NO in S75), that is, when the set reel action pattern is the reel action pattern 2, After the end of the reel action effect (vibration operation, reverse rotation operation and forward rotation operation) started in S74, the CPU 51 performs reel effect constant speed processing (S76). In this processing, the main CPU 51 performs reel rotation control according to the reel excitation pattern defined by the excitation data address “MGDAT_AP” in the excitation data table of FIG.

Next, the main CPU 51 detects a reel index on a predetermined reel (for example, the left reel 3L), and then sets a predetermined stop symbol position of the reel based on the value of the set effect pattern type (S77). Next, the main CPU 51 holds a predetermined reel at the stop symbol position (S78). In the reel holding process, the excitation signal is continuously input to the stepping motor that rotationally drives a predetermined reel to hold the reel at the stop symbol position, thereby making the player look like the reel is stopped.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time of 240 msec (time during which a game operation cannot be performed) for the held predetermined reel (S79). After that, the main CPU 51 monitors the wait time until the wait time changes from 240 msec to 0 msec (until the wait time is exhausted).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S80). In S80, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S80), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S80.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S80 that the wait time has become 0 msec (YES in S80), the main CPU 51 determines whether all reels are stopped (held) at the corresponding stop graphic positions. It is determined whether or not (S81).

In S81, when the main CPU 51 determines that all reels are not stopped (held) (NO in S81), the main CPU 51 changes the reel to be stopped and returns the process to S77. The processing after S77 is repeated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S81 that all reels are stopped (held) (YES in S81), the main CPU 51 clears the value of the set effect pattern type (in the case of YES). S82).

In S81, when all the reels are stopped (held) (when a specific symbol combination is displayed on a specific line due to the reel effect), the main CPU 51 outputs the external signal shown in FIG. 86. According to the specifications, an external signal is output to a predetermined external signal terminal of the external centralized terminal board according to the type of reel effect.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the reel effect counter is "0" (S83). In S83, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the reel effect counter is not “0” (NO in S83), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S73, and performs the processes after S73 (reel effect process). )repeat.

On the other hand, in S83, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the reel effect counter is “0” (YES in S83), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process and executes the process. The process moves to S9 in the flow (see FIG. 87).

[Stop position determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the stop position determination processing performed in S73 in the flowchart (see FIG. 91) of the game start effect control processing will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is "1" or more (S91).

In S91, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is “1” or more (YES in S91), the main CPU 51 performs the addition effect stop position determination processing (S92). .. In this processing, the value of the effect pattern type (contents of reel effect) of the reel effect performed when the additional lottery in the “pseudo bonus” is won is determined. The details of the additional effect stop position determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later. Then, after the addition effect stop position determination processing, the main CPU 51 performs processing of S104 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S91 that the value of the addition flag and type is not "1" or more (NO in S91), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the inter-flag transition discriminator is "0". It is determined whether or not it is "(S93).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S93 that the value of the inter-flag transition discriminator is not "0" (NO in S93), the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator value is "1" and It is determined which is "2". Then, when the value of the discriminator at the time of transition between flags is "1", the main CPU 51 produces an effect pattern type "1" (reel effect of "center line red 7 set": "pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect"). And the value of the discriminator during transition between flags is "2", the effect pattern type "7" (reel effect of "center line RB complete": "pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance effect") is set. (S94).

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the discriminator during transition between flags to "0" (S95). Then, after the processing of S95, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S102 described later.

On the other hand, in S93, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the discriminator during transition between flags is “0” (YES in S93), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter is “0”. It is determined whether it is "0" (S96).

In S96, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter is not “0” (NO in S96), the main CPU 51 determines that the effect pattern type is “1” (“center line red 7 complete”). Reel production: "Continuous confirmation production") is set (S97). It should be noted that this reel effect is performed in the reel acceleration process of the next game after the end of ART (the game for starting the continuous set of ART). Next, the main CPU 51 decrements the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter by 1 (S98). Then, after the processing of S98, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S102 described later.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S96 that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter is "0" (YES in S96), the main CPU 51 determines that the missed counter value is "1". It is determined whether or not (S99).

In S99, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the dropout counter is “1” (YES in S99), the main CPU 51 determines the effect pattern type “6” (reel effect of “centerline clown complete”). : "Clown missing performance") is set (S100). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the dropout counter to "0" (S101). Then, after the processing of S101, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S102 described later.

After the processing of S95, S98 or S101, or when the determination of S99 is NO, the main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 2. Next, the main CPU 51 decrements the value of the reel effect counter by 1 (S103).

After the processing of S92 or S103, the main CPU 51 turns on the random acceleration processing flag (S104). The random acceleration process flag is a flag indicating whether or not to perform the random process. When the random acceleration process flag is in the ON state, the random acceleration process is performed after the reel effect. The random acceleration processing flag is stored in the main RAM 53. After the processing of S104, the main CPU 51 ends the stop position determination processing, and moves the processing to S74 in the flowchart (see FIG. 91) of the game start effect control processing.

[Additional production stop position determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the additional effect stop position determination process performed in S92 in the flowchart of the stop position determination process (see FIG. 92) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 randomly determines an effect pattern type to be set at the time of "addition effect" based on the value of the addition occurrence flag/type data (S111). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the additional production line lottery table shown in FIG. 82 to perform lottery of the effect pattern types.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets information on the stop symbol position of each reel to be stopped (held) in the "addition effect" based on the value of the effect pattern type determined in S111 (S112). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect stop symbol position table shown in FIG. 75, and sets the stop symbol position of each reel corresponding to the reel effect content. In addition, when the value of the effect pattern type is “0”, that is, when the value of the addition occurrence flag/type data is “1” and the “sorry effect” (only the reel action effect) is executed, the stop is performed. The pattern position is not set.

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the addition value flag/type data subtraction value table (see FIG. 83) and subtracts the subtraction value corresponding to the set effect pattern type from the current value of the addition value flag/type. (S113). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the addition occurrence flag/type subtracted in S113 as the value of the reel effect counter and the value of the new addition generation flag/type (S114).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the additional addition flag/type after update is “1” (S115).

In S115, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the additional addition flag/type after update is "1" (YES in S115), that is, "disappointing effect" (reel action effect only) is executed. If so, the main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 1 (S116). Next, the main CPU 51 decrements the value of the reel effect counter by 1 (S117). When the value of the addition flag and the type is "1", the value of the reel effect counter is also "1". Therefore, since the value of the reel effect counter becomes "0" by the processing of S117, the "additional effect" also ends after the "disappointing effect" ends. Then, after the processing of S117, the main CPU 51 ends the additional effect stop position determination processing, and moves the processing to S104 in the flowchart of the stop position determination processing (see FIG. 92).

On the other hand, in S115, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is not “1” (NO in S115), that is, when the symbol display effect is performed after the reel action effect, The main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 2 (S118). Then, after the processing of S118, the main CPU 51 ends the addition effect stop position determination processing, and moves the processing to S104 in the flowchart of the stop position determination processing (see FIG. 92).

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the reel rotation start processing performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the random acceleration processing flag is on (S121).

In S121, when the main CPU 51 determines that the random acceleration processing flag is ON (YES in S121), the main CPU 51 performs random acceleration processing (S122). In this processing, each reel is randomly accelerated after the completion of the various reel effects so that the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined constant speed. The details of the random acceleration process will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 described later.

After the processing of S122, the main CPU 51 turns off the random acceleration processing flag (S123). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the addition occurrence flag/type to “0” (S124). By this processing, the addition occurrence flag/type is reset. After the processing of S124, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start processing, and moves the processing to S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 87).

Here, returning to the processing of S121 again, the processing when S121 is NO is described. In S121, when the main CPU 51 determines that the random acceleration processing flag is not on (NO in S121), the main CPU 51 sets the reel action pattern 0 (S125).

Next, the main CPU 51 simultaneously executes an acceleration process for all reels based on the set reel action pattern 0 (S126). In this process, a normal acceleration process is performed when the reel effect and the random acceleration process are not performed. After the processing of S126, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start processing, and moves the processing to S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Random acceleration processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 95, the random acceleration process performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (see FIG. 94) will be described. The random acceleration process for each reel is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (random acceleration unit) that executes a random acceleration process.

First, the main CPU 51 sets reel action pattern 0 (initial value of reel action pattern) (S131). By this processing, normal acceleration processing is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the random numbers for the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, respectively (S132). The random number value for each reel acquired in this process is a random number value for randomly determining the wait time until the start of the acceleration process for each reel, and in the present embodiment, a range of 0 to 20 (one A random number value is obtained by the number of symbols provided on the reel).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes an acceleration process for the left reel 3L (S133). In this process, the acceleration process of the left reel 3L is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0. Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time (a period during which the game operation cannot be performed) based on the random number value for the left reel (S134). By this processing, the operation of consuming the wait time after the acceleration processing of the left reel 3L is started. In this embodiment, a random number value (0 to 20)×32×1.1172 msec for the left reel is set as the wait time in S134.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S135). When the main CPU 51 determines in S135 that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S135), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S135.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S135 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (YES in S135), the main CPU 51 performs the acceleration process for the middle reel 3C (S136). In this processing, the acceleration processing of the middle reel 3C is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the wait time based on the random number value for the medium reel (S137). By this processing, the operation of consuming the waiting time after the acceleration processing of the middle reel 3C is started. In S137, a random number value for medium reels (0 to 20) x 32 x 1.1172 msec is set as the wait time.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S138). In S138, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S138), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S138.

On the other hand, in S138, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time has reached 0 msec (YES in S138), the main CPU 51 performs the acceleration process for the right reel 3R (S139). In this process, the acceleration process of the right reel 3R is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the wait time based on the random number value for the right reel (S140). By this processing, the operation of consuming the wait time after the acceleration processing of the right reel 3R is started. In S140, a random number value (0 to 20) for right reel x 32 x 1.1172 msec is set as the wait time.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S141). In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S141), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S141.

When the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the wait time has become 0 msec (YES in S141), the main CPU 51 terminates the random acceleration process, and the process is a flowchart of the reel rotation start process (FIG. 94). Refer to) S123. As described above, in the present embodiment, the wait time is determined for each reel based on the random number value and the wait time is consumed, so that the acceleration operation of the reel after the reel effect is random acceleration.

[Loading priority storage processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the attraction-in priority storage processing performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operation counter in the main RAM 53 as the number of searches (S151). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts search target reel determination processing (S152). In this processing, the main CPU 51 selects, for example, a predetermined reel from the reels that are rotating, and determines the selected reel as the search target reel.

For example, in S152, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. Thereafter, the left reel 3L is subjected to various processes up to S161, which will be described later, and when the process returns to S152 again, the middle reel 3C is next determined as the search target reel. Then, various processes up to S161 to be described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when the process returns to S152 again, next, the right reel 3R is determined as the search target reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S153). In this process, the attraction-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (small combination/replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. Details of the pull-in priority table selection processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the symbol position data and "21" as the number of symbol checks (S154). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code acquisition process (S155). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data, which is located on the effective line of the reel to be searched, is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, the symbol codes for the number of effective lines are stored. The details of the symbol code acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storing area (see FIG. 60) based on the acquired symbol code and the data of the symbol code storing area (see FIG. 64) (S156). At this point, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (displayable winning combination) is stored in the display winning combination storage area on the basis of the stopped symbol regardless of whether or not the internal winning combination is won.

In the present embodiment, the information of the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the displayable hand corresponding thereto) is updated for each reel that is stopped. At this time, the displayable winning combination may be acquired from data that defines the correspondence relationship between the symbols of the reels stopped and the corresponding displayable winning combinations, or the symbols of the stopped reels. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 20) may be collated and acquired. In the case of using the former method, the correspondence between the symbols and the displayable winning combinations changes for each reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority order acquisition process (S157). In this process, the main CPU 51 draws in priority for a winning combination having a bit of "1" in the display winning combination storing area (see FIG. 60) and having a bit of "1" in the internal winning combination storing area. The attraction priority data is acquired with reference to the ranking table (see FIG. 57).

It should be noted that in the case where the symbols of the winning combination of the reels (for example, the winning combinations relating to “C_CL apple 07”, “C_XU apple 07” and “C_XU apple 08”: see FIG. 20) are displayed, With respect to the reels of "ANY", the pull-in priority data of the winning combination is not acquired. If there is a possibility that a winning combination will be confirmed for a winning combination that is not internally won, the attraction priority data is set to "stop prohibited (all bits 0)".

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (see FIG. 66) (S158). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area such that the value of each priority and the bit of the storage area correspond. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the number of symbol checks (S159).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S160). In S160, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (NO in S160), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S155 and repeats the processes from S155.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S160 that the number of symbol checks is 0 (YES in S160), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the search has been performed the number of times of search (S161).

When it is determined in S161 that the main CPU 51 has not performed the search for the number of times of search (when the determination in S161 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S152 and repeats the processes from S152. On the other hand, if it is determined in S161 that the main CPU 51 has performed the search for the number of times of search (YES in S161), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction-in priority storage process, and the process proceeds to S11 of the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to.

[Incoming priority table selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the attraction-in priority table selection processing performed in S153 in the flowchart (see FIG. 96) of attraction-in priority storage processing will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the pull-in priority table number is directly stored in the reel stop initialization process (S6) (S171). ). In S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority table number is set (YES in S171), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction priority table selection processing and stores the attraction priority table. The process moves to S154 of the process (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set (NO in S171), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 63) and the operation stop button storage. Referring to the area (see FIG. 62), the corresponding attraction-in priority table number is set (S172). After that, the main CPU 51 terminates the attraction-in priority table selection processing, and moves the processing to S154 of the attraction-in priority storage processing (see FIG. 96).

In S172, first, the main CPU 51 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area to acquire the pressing order and operation stop button data. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the attraction priority table selection table corresponding to the attraction priority table selection data, and acquires the attraction priority table number based on the pressing order and the operation stop button. After that, the main CPU 51 sets the acquired attraction priority table number.

[Design code acquisition process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the symbol code acquisition processing performed in S155 in the flowchart (see FIG. 96) of the attraction-in priority storage processing will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S181). In the present embodiment, as the effective line, one line (center line) is provided as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the checking symbol position data of the search target reel based on the retrieval symbol position and the effective line data (S182). For example, when the reel to be searched is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to obtain information on the middle row of the reel to be searched, the check symbol position data indicating the middle row is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the symbol position data for checking (S183). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storing process, and moves the process to S156 of the attraction-in priority storing process (see FIG. 96).

[Reel stop control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the reel stop control process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In the present embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (stop control unit) that executes reel stop control processing.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S191). When the main CPU 51 determines in S191 that the valid stop button is not pressed (NO in S191), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S191 to execute the valid stop button pressing operation. Wait until.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S191 that the valid stop button has been pressed (YES in S191), the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 63) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 63). 62) is updated (S192). Next, the main CPU 51 decrements the stop button non-operation counter by 1 (S193).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines the reel to be searched from the operation stop button (S194). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S195).

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a sliding piece number determination process (S196). The details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 sends a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S197). The reel stop command transmitted in this processing includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of sliding pieces thereof, ON edge/OFF edge of the stop switch, and the like. The information of the ON edge/OFF edge of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later and the information may be transmitted to the sub control circuit 42.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines the planned stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S196, and stores the determined planned stop position in the main RAM 53 (S198). In this processing, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position and sets the result as the planned stop position.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the scheduled stop position determined in S198 as the search symbol position (S199). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code acquisition process described with reference to FIG. 98 (S200). After that, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 64) using the obtained symbol code (S201).

Next, the main CPU 51 executes control change processing (S202). The details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 105 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S203). In S203, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not released (NO in S203), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S203 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S203 that the pressed stop button is released (YES in S203), the main CPU 51 performs reel stop command transmission processing (S204). In this process, the main CPU 51 sends a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data configuration of the reel stop command transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S197. However, the ON edge/OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S204 is different from the ON edge/OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S197.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (S205). When the main CPU 51 determines in S205 that the non-operation counter is not "0" (NO in S205), the main CPU 51 performs the attraction-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 96 (S206). ). After that, the main CPU 51 returns the processing to S191 and repeats the processing of S191 and thereafter.

On the other hand, in S205, when the main CPU 51 determines that the non-operation counter is "0" (YES in S205), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and executes the process in the main flow (FIG. 87). (See) S12.

[Slip piece number determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the sliding piece number determination processing performed in S196 in the flowchart of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 99) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 selects the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (not shown) (S211). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets "1" to the bit 7 corresponding to the "left reel A line" of the stop data as line mask data, "10000000". Select. Further, for example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects, as the line mask data, "00010000" in which "1" is set in the bit 4 corresponding to the "middle reel A line" of the stop data. To do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects, as line mask data, "00000010" in which "1" is set in bit 1 corresponding to "right reel A line" of the stop data. To do.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is "2") (S212). When the main CPU 51 determines in S212 that the first stop is not performed (NO in S212), the main CPU 51 performs the second and third stop processing (S213). The details of the second/third stop processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, the main CPU 51 executes the process of S221 described later.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S212 that the operation is the first stop (YES in S212), the main CPU 51 determines whether the operation stop button is the left stop button (S214).

In S214, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (YES in S214), the main CPU 51 acquires the forward selection table selection data and the symbol counter (S215). In this process, the forward selection table selection data is acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table (see FIGS. 38 to 40). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the forward pressing first stop table corresponding to the forward pressing table selection data, and acquires the sliding piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S216). After that, the main CPU 51 executes the process of S221 described later.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S214 that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (NO in S214), the main CPU 51 obtains the irregular press time table selection data and selects the irregular press time table selection. An irregular pressing stop table corresponding to the data is set (S217). In this process, the irregular press table selection data is acquired by referring to the reel stop initialization table (see FIGS. 38 to 40).

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts line change bit check processing (S218). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. Next, the main CPU 51 conducts line mask data change processing (S219). The details of the line mask data change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 103 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular press-time stop table, and acquires the number-of-slip-pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S220).

Then, after the processing of S213, S216, or S220, the main CPU 51 performs the priority attraction-in control processing (S221). In this process, the attraction priority data corresponding to each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces "4" from the stop start position is compared, and the most appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined. The details of the priority attraction-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 104 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding frame number determination process, and moves the process to S197 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the second/third stop processing performed in S213 in the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 100) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the second stop operation (S231). In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not during the second stop operation (NO in S231), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S234 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S231 that the second stop operation is being performed (YES in S231), the main CPU 51 presses the stop buttons in the forward pressing order (the first reel is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not (S232). In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the button has not been pressed forward (NO in S232), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S234 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in step S232 that the button has been pressed forward (YES in step S232), the main CPU 51 performs line change bit check processing (step S233). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Then, after the process of S233 or when the determination of S231 or S232 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S234). The details of the line mask data change processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 103 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 conducts a sliding piece number search process (S235). In this processing, the stop table (FIGS. 47 to 51) is referred to, and the number-of-slip-pieces determination data is determined based on the stop start position.

For example, when the line mask data is “00010000” corresponding to the “middle reel A line”, the main CPU 51 refers to the column of the “middle reel A line” of bit 4. Then, for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces from the stop start position, a search is sequentially made as to whether or not the corresponding data is "1". Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is “1” to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the sliding piece number determination data. Then, after the processing of S235, the main CPU 51 ends the second/third stop processing, and moves the processing to S221 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 100).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, referring to FIG. 102, the line change bit performed in S218 in the flowchart for determining the number of sliding pieces (see FIG. 100) and S233 in the flowchart for the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). The check process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether the change status is "1" or "2" (S241). When the main CPU 51 determines in S241 that the change status is "1" or "2" (YES in S241), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S242). In this processing, in the present embodiment, the A line status is set when the change status is "1", and the B line status is set when the change status is "2". Then, after the processing of S242, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S219 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 100), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) To the processing of S234.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S241 that the change status is not "1" or "2" (NO in S241), the main CPU 51 determines whether the line change bit is ON. (S243). In this processing, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the “middle reel line change bit” or the “right reel line change bit” in the stop table (see FIGS. 47 to 51), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is found. It is determined whether it is "1". Then, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not “1”, that is, the line change bit is not on (when S243 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. And the process proceeds to S219 of the sliding frame number determination process (see FIG. 100) or S234 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 101).

On the other hand, in S243, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is “1”, that is, the line change bit is on (YES in S243), the main CPU 51 determines that the B The line status is set (S244). The B line status is data used to change the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S244, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and the processing is S219 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 100), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) To the processing of S234.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 103, the line mask data performed in S219 in the flowchart for determining the number of sliding symbols (see FIG. 100) and S234 in the flowchart for the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). The change process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S251). Note that the C line status is set in the second post-stop control change processing (see FIG. 106), which will be described later, when the forward push is performed.

In S251, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is set (YES in S251), the main CPU 51 determines whether the operation stop button at the second stop is the middle stop button. It is determined (S252).

In S252, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button during the second stop is the middle stop button (YES in S252), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S253). ). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop is the right stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00000010" to "10000000" by the process of S253. As a result, the column of bit 7 corresponding to the "right reel C line data" of the stop table for second/third stop during forward pressing (see FIGS. 47 to 51) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S253, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S220 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 100), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) To the processing of S235.

On the other hand, in S252, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button (NO in S252), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S254). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button when the button is pressed forward, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00010000" to "01000000" by the process of S254. As a result, the column of bit 6 corresponding to the "middle reel C line data" in the second/third stop table for forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S254, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data changing processing, and the processing is S220 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 100), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) To the processing of S235.

Here, returning to the processing of S251 again, in S251, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is not set (when NO in S251), the main CPU 51 sets the B line status. It is determined whether or not there is (S255). In S255, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is not set (NO in S255), the main CPU 51 terminates the line mask data change process and executes the process of determining the number of sliding frames (Fig. S220 (see 100) or S235 in the flowchart of the second/third stop processing (see FIG. 101).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S255 that the B line status is set (YES in S255), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data once to the right (S256). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is "00000010", it is changed to "00000001". As a result, the column corresponding to the “B line data” in the stop table (see FIGS. 47 to 51) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S256, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and the processing is S220 of the sliding frame number determination processing (see FIG. 100), or a flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 101). ) To the processing of S235.

[Priority access control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 104, the priority attraction-in control processing performed in S221 in the flowchart (see FIG. 100) of the sliding piece number determination processing will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets the search order table (see FIG. 58) according to the gaming state (S261). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values for the search order counter and the number of checks (S262). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets "1" as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the number of checks as the initial value of the data length of the search order table. Specifically, "5" is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of the stop order table (not shown) and adds the address of the search order table based on the sliding piece number determination data (S263).

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S264). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of sliding pieces to the predicted start address of stop, and acquires the pull-in priority data (S265).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the attraction-in priority data acquired in S265 exceeds the attraction-in priority data acquired earlier (S266). In S266, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority data acquired in S265 does not exceed the attraction priority data acquired earlier (NO in S266), the main CPU 51 executes the processing of S268 described below. To do.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S266 that the attraction-in priority data acquired in S265 exceeds the attraction-in priority data acquired earlier (YES in S266), the main CPU 51 determines that the slippage acquired in S264. The number of frames is saved (S267).

Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter (S268).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the number of checks is "0" (S269). In S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is not “0” (NO in S269), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S264 and repeats the processes from S264.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S269 that the number of checks is “0” (YES in S269), the main CPU 51 restores the number of slide pieces that have been retracted (S270). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the priority attraction-in control process and the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 100).

[Control change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 105, the control change process performed in S202 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not after the third stop (S281). When the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that the third stop has been performed (YES in S281), the main CPU 51 terminates the control change process, and the process proceeds to S203 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99). Move to.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that the third stop has not been performed (NO in S281), the main CPU 51 determines whether the second stop has been performed (S282). In S282, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second stop has been performed (YES in S282), the main CPU 51 performs the second post-stop control process (S283). The details of the second post-stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after the processing of S283, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and moves the processing to S203 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 99).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S282 that the second stop has not been performed (NO in S282), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the forward push has been performed (S284). In S284, when the main CPU 51 determines that the button has not been pressed forward (NO in S284), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and moves the process to S203 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 99). ..

On the other hand, in S284, when the main CPU 51 determines that the forward push is performed (YES in S284), the main CPU 51 sets the forward push control change table (see FIGS. 43 to 46) and the number of searches. (S285).

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the scheduled stop position (S286). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired planned stop position (S287).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S287 matches the scheduled stop position (S288). In S288, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position does not match the planned stop position (NO in S288), the main CPU 51 determines whether the number of searches is “0”. (S289). When the main CPU 51 determines in S289 that the number of searches is not “0” (NO in S289), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S287 and repeats the processes from S287.

On the other hand, in S289, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is “0” (YES in S289), the main CPU 51 determines the value of the initial table change initial data during forward pressing to be the second time during forward pressing. It is acquired as the third stop table number for stop and the corresponding stop table is set (S290). Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" to the change status (S291). Then, after the processing of S291, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and moves the processing to S203 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 99).

Here, returning to the process of S288 again, in S288, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated change target position matches the planned stop position (YES in S288), the main CPU 51 determines that the line change status The second/third stop table numbers for forward pressing corresponding to the values and the C line check data are acquired (S292). Next, the main CPU 51 sets a corresponding stop table based on the stop table numbers for the second/third stop at the time of forward pressing (S293). Then, after the processing of S293, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and moves the processing to S203 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 99).

[Control change process after second stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 106, the second post-stop control change process performed in S283 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 105) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the forward push is performed (S301). In S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that the button has not been pressed forward (NO in S301), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process and the control change process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S301 that the main CPU 51 has been pressed forward (YES in S301), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (the change status is "3"). It is determined (S302). The C line check data is acquired by the process of S292 of the control change process (see FIG. 105). Then, in S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not ON (NO in S302), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process, and also ends the control change process. To do.

On the other hand, in S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on (YES in S302), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the second stop. It is determined whether or not (S303). In S303, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not ON (NO in S303), the main CPU 51 ends the second post-stop control change process. At the same time, the control change process ends.

On the other hand, in S303, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is ON (YES in S303), the main CPU 51 determines that the stored forward push "1" is added to the second and third stop table numbers for stop and the corresponding stop table is set (S304). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S305). Then, after the processing of S305, the main CPU 51 terminates the control change processing after the second stop and also terminates the control change processing.

[Prize search processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 107, a description will be given of the prize search processing performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 87). In the prize search process, a process of determining whether or not to continue the game in the ART state by lottery is performed, and this process is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (special game continuous lottery means) for executing the continuous lottery of ART.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a winning combination relating to replay has been won (S311). When the main CPU 51 determines in S311 that the winning combination relating to the replay has not been won (NO in S311), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S313 described below. On the other hand, in S311, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination of the replay has been won (YES in S311), the main CPU 51 makes an automatic medal insertion request (S312).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a winning combination associated with the abbreviation “F_lip G9” (internal winning combination corresponding to the small winning/replay data pointer “30” (see FIG. 23)). S313). In S313, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is not the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_lip G9” (NO in S313), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S317 described below.

On the other hand, in S313, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is the winning combination of the abbreviation “F_lip G9” (YES in S313), the main CPU 51 determines that the “clown matching” symbol combination is effective. It is determined whether or not it is displayed on the line (S314). In S314, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination of "clown alignment" is displayed on the activated line (YES in S314), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S317 described below.

On the other hand, in S314, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination of "clown matching" is not displayed on the activated line (the symbol combination of "clown matching" is missed) (S314 is NO determination), The main CPU 51 updates the missed flag to "1" (S315). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to "1" (S316).

After the processing of S316, if the determination of S313 is NO, or if the determination of S314 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the "RT5 transition hand" has been won (S317). Note that the “RT5 transition role” is a replay role that is a trigger when the RT state transitions to the RT5 state (“pseudo bonus”), which is defined by the RT transition table in FIG. "Replay B" ("C_BB Lip 01" to "C_BB Lip 13" in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20), "Replay R" ("C_RB Lip in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20" 01" to "C_RB rep 13"), "Replay P" ("C_PB rep 01" to "C_PB rep 09" in the symbol combination table shown in Figs. 7 to 20), "Replay 6" (Figs. 7 to 20) It is a role related to "C_RT5 rep 01" to "C_RT5 rep 18") in the symbol combination table shown in FIG.

In S317, when the main CPU 51 determines that the “RT5 transition hand” has not won (in the case of NO determination in S317), the main CPU 51 ends the prize search process, and the process is the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to S13.

On the other hand, in S317, when the main CPU 51 determines that the "RT5 transition combination" has won (in the case of YES determination in S317), that is, when the game state shifts to "pseudo bonus" (ART state), the main CPU 51 Performs ART continuous lottery processing (S318). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the ART continuous lottery table of FIG. 74 to acquire the value of the ART continuous occurrence flag/counter (“0” to “5”) by lottery.

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the ART continuous occurrence flag/counter with the value of the ART continuous occurrence flag/counter acquired in S319 (S319). Then, after the processing of S319, the main CPU 51 ends the prize search processing, and moves the processing to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control processing performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described with reference to FIG. 108. In the present embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (replay time state control unit) that executes the RT control process.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 21) and checks the transition condition of the RT state that can be satisfied in the transition source (current) RT state (S321).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT state transition condition is satisfied (S322). In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT state is not satisfied (NO in S322), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S324 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S322 that the transition condition for the RT state is satisfied (YES in S322), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 21) to determine the transition condition. Based on, the RT state flag of the transfer destination is set to a predetermined bit of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 61), and the game state flag storage area is updated (S323).

In the present embodiment, although not shown, the main RAM 53 is provided with a game state flag storage area storage area for storing the RT transition state. The game state flag storage area storage area can store information about the RT state for two times, and can store information about the RT state before the shift and information about the RT state after the shift.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the transition of the RT state is the transition from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (S324). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the game state has fallen from "between pseudo BB flags" to "normal state".

When the main CPU 51 determines in S324 that the transition of the RT state is not the transition from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (NO in S324), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S326 described below. On the other hand, in S324, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is the transition from the RT3 state to the RT1 state (in the case of YES determination in S324), that is, the gaming state changes from "between pseudo BB flags" to " When falling into the "normal state", the main CPU 51 updates the value of the inter-flag transition discriminator to "1" (S325).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the transition of the RT state is the transition from the RT4 state to the RT1 state (S326). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the gaming state has fallen from "between pseudo RB flags" to "normal state". In S326, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is not the transition from the RT4 state to the RT1 state (NO in S326), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S328 described below.

On the other hand, in S326, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is the transition from the RT4 state to the RT1 state (YES in S326), that is, the gaming state changes from “between pseudo RB flags” to When falling into the "normal state", the main CPU 51 updates the value of the discriminator during transition between flags to "2" (S327).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether the transition of the RT state is the transition from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (S328). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the game state has fallen from "between pseudo BB flags" or "between RB flags" to "normal state" and then to "pseudo bonus relief state". .. When the main CPU 51 determines in S328 that the transition of the RT state is not the transition from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (NO in S328), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S330 described below.

On the other hand, in S328, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition of the RT state is the transition from the RT1 state to the RT6 state (YES in S328), that is, the game state is “between pseudo BB flags” or “between pseudo BB flags”. When the state shifts from "between RB flags" to "normal state" and then shifts to "pseudo bonus relief state", the main CPU 51 updates the relief flag to "1" (S329). The rescue flag is a flag indicating whether or not the RT state is changed from the RT1 state to the RT6 state by the rescue measure, and is stored in the main RAM 53. When the relief flag is "1", the reel effect ("pseudo bonus winning appearance effect") is performed in the first game in the transitioned RT6 state.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs display command transmission processing (S330). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sends a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command is configured to include parameters for specifying the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Then, after the process of S330, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process, and moves the process to S15 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[RT game number processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 109, the RT game number processing performed in S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described. In addition, during the RT game number processing, the additional lottery processing of the ART game using the additional lottery table is performed, and this processing is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a unit (game number addition lottery unit) for executing the lottery process for adding the number of ART games.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT state is the RT5 state (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT state is not the RT5 state (NO in S341), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S347 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S341 that the RT state is the RT5 state (YES in S341), the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more. It is determined (S342). The ART game number counter is a counter for managing the number of ART games in the main control circuit 41, and is provided in the main RAM 53.

In S342, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “1” or more (NO in S342), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S347 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S342 that the value of the ART game number counter is equal to or more than "1" (YES in S342), the main CPU 51 causes the "specific combination" to be the trigger for the additional lottery. It is determined whether or not is won internally (S343).

In the present embodiment, in the game during the “pseudo bonus”, the small wins related to the “bell” (small win/replay data pointers “31” to “51” (abbreviated as “F_bell ALL”, “F_middle bell”). 1) to “F_Middle Bell 4”, “F_Right Bell 1” to “F_Right Bell 4”), if any of the internal winning combinations) is internally won, the number of ART games is increased and lottery is performed. Therefore, in S343, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the small winning combination relating to “bell” is internally won.

In S343, when the main CPU 51 determines that the “specific winning combination” has not been won internally (when the determination in S343 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S347 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S343 that the “specific combination” is internally won (YES in S343), the main CPU 51 determines the ART game based on the additional lottery table (see FIG. 73). The lottery is performed in addition to the number (S344). By this processing, the value of the addition occurrence flag/type (“0” to “11”) corresponding to the number of addition games is acquired. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the addition occurrence flag/type acquired in S344 is “1” or more (S345).

In S345, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the addition flag and type is not "1" or more (NO in S345), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S347 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S345 that the value of the addition flag and type is "1" or more (YES in S345), that is, when the reel effect described above is won, the main CPU 51 determines that , The value of the addition-occurrence flag/type acquired in the addition lottery is stored in the reel effect counter (S346).

After the process of S346, or when the determination of S341, S342, S343, or S345 is NO, the main CPU 51 performs the ART game number addition process (S347). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs the addition process of the ART game number counter according to the current winning situation, various flags, discriminator values, and the like. The details of the ART game number addition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 110 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (S348). In S348, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “1” or more (NO in S348), the main CPU 51 terminates the RT game number process and executes the process in the main flow (FIG. (See 87)) and move to S16.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S348 that the value of the ART game number counter is “1” or more (YES in S348), the main CPU 51 decrements the value of the ART game number counter by 1 ( S349). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter (ART game number) after subtraction is "0" (S350).

In S350, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not “0” (NO in S350), the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number process and executes the process in the main flow (FIG. 87). (See) S16. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S350 that the value of the ART game number counter is “0” (YES in S350), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter is “1”. It is determined whether or not it is above (S351).

In S351, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter is not equal to or more than “1” (NO in S351), the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number process and executes the process in the main flow. (See FIG. 87) Move to S16.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S351 that the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter is "1" or more (in the case of YES determination in S351), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the reel effect counter to "1". Is updated to (S352). Next, the main CPU 51 adds "100" to the value of the ART game number counter (S353). Then, after the processing of S353, the main CPU 51 ends the RT game number processing, and moves the processing to S16 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[ART game number addition processing]
Next, the ART game number addition processing performed in S347 in the flowchart of the RT game number processing (see FIG. 109) will be described with reference to FIG. 110.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to “Replay B” (“C_BB Rep 01” to “C_BB Rep 13” in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 20) has been won (S361). .. In S361, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination of “Replay B” is won (the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination of “Replay B” is stopped and displayed on the activated line) (YES in S361). In the case), the main CPU 51 adds "101" to the value of the ART game number counter (S362).

In the present embodiment, when the “replay B” winning combination is started and the “pseudo bonus” is started, the number of ART games is increased by 100. However, the number of ART games is increased in S349 of the RT game number processing of FIG. The counter value is decremented by 1. Therefore, in S362, a value (101) obtained by adding 1 to the number of "pseudo bonus" added games 100 is added to the ART game number counter. In each of the various addition processes (S364, S366, S368, S370, S372, and S374) of the ART game number counter described below, a value obtained by adding 1 to the corresponding addition game number is also added for the same reason. Add to the value of the number counter.

After the processing of S362, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition processing, and moves the processing to S348 in the RT game number processing flowchart (see FIG. 109).

On the other hand, in S361, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to “Replay B” has not been won (when NO in S361), the main CPU 51 determines the winning combination related to “Replay R” (FIGS. 7 to 7). It is determined whether or not "C_RB rep 01" to "C_RB rep 13") in the symbol combination table shown in 20 are won (S363).

In S363, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination of “Replay R” is won (the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination of “Replay R” is stopped and displayed on the activated line) (YES in S363) In the case), the main CPU 51 adds "51" to the value of the ART game number counter (S364). After the processing of S364, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition processing, and moves the processing to S348 of the RT game number processing flowchart (see FIG. 109).

On the other hand, in S363, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to “Replay R” has not been won (NO in S363), the main CPU 51 determines the winning combination related to “Replay P” (FIG. 7 to FIG. 7). It is determined whether or not "C_PB rep 01" to "C_PB rep 09") in the symbol combination table shown in 20 are won (S365).

In S365, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination of “Replay P” is won (the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination of “Replay P” is stopped and displayed on the activated line) (YES in S365) In the case), the main CPU 51 adds "251" to the value of the ART game number counter (S366). After the processing of S366, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition processing, and moves the processing to S348 in the RT game number processing flowchart (see FIG. 109).

On the other hand, in S365, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination of “Replay P” has not been won (NO in S365), the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator is “2”. It is determined whether it has been updated to "0" (S367).

In S367, when the main CPU 51 determines that the discriminator during transition between flags is updated from "2" to "0" (YES determination in S367), that is, the gaming state is "between pseudo RB flags". When the game state shifts to the "pseudo bonus relief state" by the relief measure after falling to the "normal state", the main CPU 51 adds "51" to the value of the ART game number counter (S368). After the processing of S368, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition processing, and moves the processing to S348 in the RT game number processing flowchart (see FIG. 109).

On the other hand, in S367, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator has not been updated from “2” to “0” (when S367 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 determines the inter-flag transition discriminating time. It is determined whether the child has been updated from "1" to "0" (S369).

In S369, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inter-flag transition discriminator has been updated from "1" to "0" (YES in S369), that is, the gaming state is "between pseudo BB flags". When the game state shifts to the "pseudo bonus relief state" by the relief measure after falling to the "normal state", the main CPU 51 adds "101" to the value of the ART game number counter (S370). After the processing of S370, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition processing, and moves the processing to S348 in the RT game number processing flowchart (see FIG. 109).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S369 that the discriminator during transition between flags has not been updated from "1" to "0" (NO in S369), the main CPU 51 determines that the missed flag is "1". It is determined whether or not it has been updated from "" to "0" (S371).

In S371, when the main CPU 51 determines that the missing flag has been updated from “1” to “0” (the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is stopped and displayed on the activated line) (in the case of YES determination in S371) ), the main CPU 51 adds "251" to the value of the ART game number counter (S372). After the processing of S372, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition processing, and moves the processing to S348 in the RT game number processing flowchart (see FIG. 109).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S371 that the missed flag has not been updated from "1" to "0" (NO in S371), the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is " It is determined whether or not it is "2" or more (S373). In S373, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the addition flag and type is not “2” or more (NO in S373), that is, when the addition lottery of the ART game is not won, the main CPU 51 Ends the ART game number addition process, and moves the process to S348 of the RT game number process flowchart (see FIG. 109).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S373 that the value of the addition-occurrence flag/type is "2" or more (YES in S373), that is, in the case where the addition lottery is selected in the number of ART games, the main The CPU 51 adds 1 to the number of ART addition games (50 to 500) corresponding to the value of addition generation flag/type and adds 1 to the value of the ART game number counter (S374). After the processing of S374, the main CPU 51 ends the ART game number addition processing, and moves the processing to S348 in the RT game number processing flowchart (see FIG. 109).

[Play control process at the end of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 111, the game end effect control process performed in S16 of the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the discriminator during transition between flags is "1" or "2" (S381). In S381, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the discriminator during transition between flags is not “1” or “2” (NO in S381), the main CPU 51 ends the game finish time effect process. , And moves the process to S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 87).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S381 that the value of the inter-flag transition discriminator is "1" or "2" (YES in S381), the main CPU 51 sets the relief flag to "1". It is determined whether or not (S382). In S382, when the main CPU 51 determines that the relief flag is not “1” (NO in S382), the main CPU 51 ends the game end time effect process, and the process is the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to S17.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S382 that the relief flag is "1" (YES in S382), the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to "1" (S383). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the relief flag to "0" (S384). Then, after the processing of S384, the main CPU 51 ends the game end time effect processing, and advances the processing to S17 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 112, for example, the periodical interrupt process under the control of the main CPU 51 performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 87) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 saves registers (S391). Next, the main CPU 51 conducts input port check processing (S392). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs timer update processing (S393). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs, for example, a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process. Next, the main CPU 51 carries out communication data transmission processing (S394). In this process, mainly, various commands are appropriately transmitted to the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42.

Next, the main CPU 51 executes reel control processing (S395). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when the rotation start of all reels is requested, and thereafter, the respective reels rotate at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R are drive-controlled. Further, when the number of sliding symbols is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding symbols. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the planned stop position (the symbol at the planned stop position reaches the area on the effective line of the display window), and then the corresponding reel. The corresponding stepping motor is drive-controlled so that the rotation is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the normal acceleration processing, constant speed processing and stop processing, at the time of reel acceleration processing of the game in the RT5 state or the RT6 state, the above-described various reel effects (reel action effect and symbol display effect) If is set, control processing of the reel effect is also performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts lamp/7-segment drive processing (S396). In this process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register restoration process (S397). Then, after that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt processing.

<Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 113 to 118, the content of the main processing (task) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 using a program will be described.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S401). Next, when receiving the command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S402).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one is received (S403). When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S403 that the command different from the previous command is not received (NO in step S403), the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to step S401 and repeats the processing from step S401.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S403 that the command different from the previous command is received (YES in S403), the sub CPU 81 stores the message in the message queue based on the received command (S404). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S404, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S401 and repeats the processing of S401 and thereafter.

[Production registration task]
Next, an effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 114.

First, the sub CPU 81 takes out a message from the message queue (S411). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S412). In S412, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (NO in S412), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S415 described below.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S412 that there is a message in the message queue (YES in S412), the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S413). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, the type of reel whose rotation has stopped, a display combination, a game state flag, etc. specified by the parameters are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. It

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs effect content determination processing (S414). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines effect contents, registers effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 115 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers animation data (S415). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers sound data (S416). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the lamp data (S417). Note that these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S414. Then, after S417, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S411, and repeats the processing from S411.

[Production content determination processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 115, the effect content determination processing performed in S414 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command is received (S421).

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S421 that the start command is being received (YES in S421), the sub CPU 81 performs the start command receiving process (S422). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts a random number value for effect, randomly determines an effect number based on an internal winning combination or the like, and registers it. Here, the effect number is data that specifies the effect content to be executed this time. The details of the start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the start according to the registered effect number (S423). The effect data is data that specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data or the like is determined, and the effect such as the image display is executed. Then, after the process of S423, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S421 that the start command is not received (NO in S421), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command is received (S424).

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S424 that the reel stop command is received (YES in S424), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the reel stop command is being received in accordance with the registered effect number and operation stop button type. The effect data is registered (S425). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect contents determination processing, and moves the processing to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S424 that the reel stop command is not received (NO in S424), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the display command is received (S426).

In S426, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (YES in S426), the sub CPU 81 performs the display command receiving process (S427). Details of the display command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. 118 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display according to the effect number and the display combination that are registered (S428). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect contents determination processing, and moves the processing to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S426 that the display command is not received (NO in S426), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the payout end command is received (S429). In S429, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is time to receive the payout end command (YES in S429), the sub CPU 81 performs payout end command reception time processing (S430). Then, after the process of S430, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S429 that the payout end command is not received (NO in S429), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo bonus start command is received (S431).

In S431, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo bonus start command is received (YES in S431), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for starting the pseudo bonus (S432). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect contents determination processing, and moves the processing to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S431 that the pseudo bonus start command is not received (NO in S431), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the pseudo bonus end command is received (S433). .. In S433, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time of receiving the pseudo bonus end command (NO in S433), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and the process is an effect registration task (see FIG. 114). Move to S415.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S433 that the pseudo bonus end command is received (YES in S433), the sub CPU 81 registers effect data for ending the pseudo bonus (S434). Then, after the process of S434, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and moves the process to S415 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 114).

[Process when start command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 116, the start command reception process performed in S422 in the flow chart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 115) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game state is the “normal game state” (“initial state”, “normal state” or “chance zone”) (S441).

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S441 that the gaming state is not the "normal gaming state" (NO determination in S441), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S443 described below. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S441 that the gaming state is the "normal gaming state" (YES in S441), the sub CPU 81 performs the normal gaming state mid-process (S442). The details of the normal game state process will be described later with reference to FIG. 117 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs AT processing (S443). In this process, when the game state is the "ART ready state" ("pseudo bonus high probability state", "between pseudo BB flags" or "between pseudo RB flags"), the sub CPU 81 sets the game state to "pseudo". The navigation is performed so that the symbol combination related to the replay combination (“Replay B” or “Replay R”) for shifting to the “bonus” is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Further, when the gaming state is the "ART state", that is, when the gaming state is the "pseudo bonus" or the "pseudo bonus relief state", the sub CPU 81 determines that the symbol combination of the small winning combination relating to the payout of medals is effective. Navigate so that it is stopped on the line. Further, in the processing of S443, the sub CPU 81 manages the number of ART games grasped by the main CPU 51, and also displays the subtraction operation when the number of ART games is subtracted.

Then, after the processing of S443, the sub CPU 81 terminates the start command reception processing, and moves the processing to S423 of the flow chart of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 115).

[Processing during normal gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 117, a description will be given of the normal game state in-process performed in S442 in the flowchart of the start command reception process (see FIG. 116). In the normal game state process, the number of consecutive winnings of the replay winning combination is counted to manage the number of consecutive winnings of the replay winning combination, and this process is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also serves as a unit for counting the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination (a predetermined winning consecutive winning number counting unit).

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the replay combination (S451). Specifically, in the sub CPU 81, the internal winning combination indicates that the small winning combination/replay data pointers “2” to “9” (“F_lip G1A” to “F_lip G3_321” in the internal lottery tables of FIGS. 22 to 24. : "Replay G1", "Replay G2", "Replay G3"), and "22" to "30" ("F_Rep G8_1XXA" to "F_Rep G9": "Replay G8", "Replay G9") It is determined whether or not the internal winning combination corresponds to any of the above.

In S451, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is not the replay combination (when the determination in S451 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S456 described below. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the internal winning combination is the replay combination (YES in S451), the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the value of the replay counter (S452).

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the AT random determination table (see FIG. 71) at the time of replay continuous winning based on the information of the current mode (“normal mode”, “high accuracy mode” or “ultra high accuracy mode”) The lottery is performed (S453). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (S454).

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S454 that the AT lottery is won (YES in S454), the sub CPU 81 turns on the ART shift navigation flag (S455). By this processing, the sub CPU 81 sets the navigation for shifting the RT state to the RT2 state (“pseudo bonus high probability state”). Then, after the processing of S455, the sub CPU 81 terminates the normal game state processing, and moves the processing to S443 of the flowchart of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 116).

On the other hand, in S454, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the AT lottery has not been won (when S454 is NO determination), or when S451 is NO determination, the sub CPU 81 sets the value of the replay counter to “0”. (S456). Then, after the processing of S456, the sub CPU 81 ends the normal game state processing, and moves the processing to S443 in the flowchart of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 116).

[Process when display command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 118, the display command reception process performed in S427 in the flow chart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 115) will be described. In the display command reception process, a process of comparing the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination with the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination is performed, and this process is executed by the sub control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also serves as a unit for comparing the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination with the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination (consecutive winning number comparison unit). In the display command reception process, a mode transition lottery process is also performed, and this process is executed by the sub control circuit 42. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 also serves as a unit (lottery mode selection unit) that executes the mode transition lottery process.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the “normal gaming state” (“initial state”, “normal state” or “chance zone”) (S461). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S461 that the gaming state is not the "normal gaming state" (NO in S461), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S465 described below.

On the other hand, in S461, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the gaming state is the “normal gaming state” (YES in S461), the sub CPU 81 displays the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” on the activated line. It is determined whether or not it is displayed (S462).

In addition, "when the start symbol combination of the pseudo bonus is displayed" means "a combination of the start symbol of the pseudo bonus" ("red 7 set", "RB set" or "clown" as a display combination (winning). Not only when the "combination" symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the activated line, but also when the "starting symbol combination of the pseudo bonus" is displayed in the reel effect performed during the reel acceleration process.

In S462, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the “pseudo bonus start symbol combination” is not displayed (NO in S462), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S465 described below.

On the other hand, in S462, when the sub CPU 81 determines that "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" is displayed (YES in S462), that is, the game state shifts to "pseudo bonus" (ART state). If so, the sub CPU 81 conducts a mode transition lottery (S463). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines a lottery value corresponding to each replay counter value defined in the AT random determination table for replay continuous winning (see FIG. 71) (“normal mode”, “high-accuracy mode”). 69 and any one of "ultra high accuracy mode") is determined with reference to the mode lottery table shown in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, this processing sets a mode for determining the probability of winning the AT at the time of consecutive replay winnings (probability of winning the transition navigation to the RT2 state). Then, in the present embodiment, in the set mode, in the "normal game state" after the "pseudo bonus" is finished, the symbol combination that triggers the start of the "pseudo bonus" is displayed again, and the mode transition lottery is performed. Maintained up to.

Next, the sub CPU 81 turns off the ART transition navigation flag (S464). Then, after the processing of S464, the sub CPU 81 terminates the display command reception processing, and moves the processing to S428 of the effect content determination processing flowchart (see FIG. 115).

In the case of NO determination in S461 or S462, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the display combination related to "replay" (S465). In S465, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not the display combination related to “replay” (NO in S465), the sub CPU 81 updates the value of the sub replay counter to “0” (S469). .. The sub replay counter is a counter for managing the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination in the sub control circuit 42, and is provided in the sub RAM 83. After the processing of S469, the sub CPU 81 terminates the display command reception processing, and moves the processing to S428 of the flow chart of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 115).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S465 that the display combination is the display combination related to "replay" (YES in S465), the sub CPU 81 increments the sub replay counter by 1 (S466). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the value of the replay counter is equal to the value of the sub replay counter (S467). By this processing, it is possible to determine whether the display combination is equal to the internal winning combination.

In S467, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the replay counter is equal to the value of the sub replay counter (YES in S467), the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process and determines the process content. The process moves to S428 in the processing flowchart (see FIG. 115).

On the other hand, in S467, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the replay counter is not equal to the value of the sub replay counter (NO in S467), the sub CPU 81 issues an error notification (S468). After the processing of S468, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception processing, and moves the processing to S428 in the flow chart of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 115).

<Various effects>
Here, various features of the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment and various effects obtained by the features will be collectively described.

[Various effects obtained by reel production]
(1) Effects of "clown missed production" and "pseudo bonus winning sham production" As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, for example, "Replay G9" (winning number "30": abbreviation "F_lip G9"). When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination (“Replay P” and “Replay 6”) included in is displayed stopped on the activated line (when winning), the game state is “ART state” (“pseudo bonus”) Move to. At this time, in the present embodiment, as the symbol combination related to the replay combination included in “Replay G9”, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is also set. Therefore, when the replay combination included in "Replay G9" has been internally won, and the symbol combination of "clown alignment" cannot be displayed on the activated line (when the symbol combination of "clown alignment" is dropped) Even if there is a symbol combination other than "Clown alignment" related to the replay combination included in "Replay G9" is stopped and displayed on the activated line, the game state shifts to "ART state"("pseudobonus"). ..

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game state shifts to the "ART state" in such a transition mode, in the reel acceleration process of the unit game next to the unit game in which "Replay G9" is won (ART start game). , Perform a reel effect ("Clown missed effect") that displays the symbol combination of "Clown matching" ("Pseudo bonus start symbol combination") on the activated line (center line), and shift the game state to "ART state" The player is informed of what has been done.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, in the predetermined "ART preparation state" ("between pseudo BB flags" or "between pseudo RB flags"), "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" ("red 7 complete" or If the symbol combination “RB matching” cannot be displayed on the activated line, and the symbol combination related to “special bell dropout” is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state falls to the “normal state”. However, after that, when the symbol combination relating to “Replay 4” is stopped and displayed on the activated line in the “normal state” by the relief measure, the game state shifts to the “ART state” (“pseudo bonus relief state”). ..

Then, in the present embodiment, when the "ART state" is transitioned in such a transition mode, in the reel acceleration process of the unit game next to the unit game in which "Replay 4" is won (ART start game), A reel effect ("Pseudo bonus winning") that displays the "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" ("red 7 match" or "RB match" symbol combination) corresponding to the "ART ready state" type before falling The player is informed that the game state has transitioned to the "ART state" by performing a "spoofing effect".

That is, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, even if the "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" cannot be stopped and displayed, finally, the symbol combinations other than the "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" are stopped and displayed. Then, the game state can be shifted to the "ART state". Further, in the present embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the "ART state" by such a transition route, the "pseudo bonus start symbol combination" is displayed on the activated line in the reel acceleration process of the ART start game. The player is notified that the game state has shifted to the "ART state" by performing reel production.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the player is unfamiliar with the press, the ART is easily given (it is hard to lose), and the player can easily understand that the ART benefit is given by the reel effect. You can As a result, even a player who is unfamiliar with the press can play the game with peace of mind, suppress the decline in the willingness to play, and prevent the player from leaving the game. Further, this can suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine and reduce the loss in the gaming shop.

Further, in the “pseudo bonus winning sham production” of the present embodiment, the content of the reel production is changed according to the type of the “ART preparation state” before the fall of the game state. Specifically, when the “ART preparation state” before the fall is “between pseudo BB flags”, the symbol display production of “center line red 7 set” is performed in the “pseudo bonus winning pseudo presentation production”. On the other hand, when the ART preparation state before falling is “between pseudo RB flags”, the symbol display effect of “center line RB complete” is performed in the “pseudo bonus winning pseudo appearance”.

In this case, the player can easily understand the type of the "ART preparation state" before the fall by the reel effect, and can also confirm the content of the given ART.

(2) Effect of “Additional Effect” As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when a specific combination (small combination related to “bell”) is won in the “pseudo bonus” (ART state), the number of ART games is calculated. Add lottery. Then, when the additional lottery is won, the content (the symbol combination to be displayed and the display line) of the “additional effect” is determined based on the number of additional games (the value of the additional flag and the type of addition).

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player can easily confirm the number of added ART games by the "addition effect". Further, even if the symbols are not aligned at the time of starting the rotation of the reel, it is possible to easily display a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the determined number of additional games by the reel effect.

(3) Effect of "Continuous Confirmation Effect" As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the game state shifts to "pseudo bonus" (ART state), the ART continuous lottery is performed and the ART continuous lottery is performed. In case of winning, the reel production (“continuation confirmed production”) is performed in the reel acceleration process at the start of setting of the next “pseudo bonus” (the unit game next to the final unit game of the current ART set). , Informs the player that the continuation of ART is confirmed.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to separately provide a unit game for performing a reel effect for notifying that the ART continuation is confirmed from the end of the ART game period in which the ART continuation is confirmed to the start of the next unit game. .. That is, in the present embodiment, from the end of the ART game period in which the ART continuation is confirmed to before the start of the next unit game, the ART continuation is confirmed to the player by the reel effect without interposing a wasteful unit game. You can be notified that you are doing.

[Effects Obtained by Rottery Value Change Table for RT1]
As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery value change for changing the setting of the lottery value of the small win/replay data pointer “2” (winning number “2”: abbreviation “F_REP G1A”). A table (see FIG. 25) is provided. By this lottery value change table, the main specific symbol of the left reel 3L that constitutes the display combination that triggers the transition from the "normal game state" to the "pseudo bonus" (ART state) (in the present embodiment, in FIG. 6, It is possible to change the probability that "apple 2" at the symbol position "5", "red 7" at the symbol position "4" and "apple 2" at the symbol position "3" are displayed in the middle area of the left reel 3L. it can.

Then, in the lottery value change table of the present embodiment, the lottery value of the small win/replay data pointer "2" (winning number "2") is set to increase as the set numerical value (1 to 6) increases. Has been done. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting value of the additional lottery table (see FIG. 73) of the ART game is linked with the setting value of the lottery value change table, and the winning probability of the additional lottery also increases as the setting value increases. The lottery value is set to increase.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, by increasing the set numerical value, the frequency of occurrence of the "additional effect" is increased, and the winning probability of the winning combination that triggers the transition to the "pseudo bonus" (ART state) is increased. .. In this case, in the "pseudo bonus", by grasping the frequency at which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, the numerical value of the current setting can be predicted.

[Various effects obtained by output specifications to external centralized terminal board]
As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, when the predetermined symbol combination (“pseudo bonus start symbol combination”) is stopped and displayed as shown in the output specification to the external concentrated terminal board of FIG. 86. Send an external signal to the external centralized terminal board. Further, in the present embodiment, even when the symbol combination other than the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed and the state shifts to the ART state, when the predetermined symbol combination is displayed by the reel effect, an external signal is output to the external centralized terminal board. Send.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of transitions to the ART state can be accurately counted even when the predetermined symbol combination (“pseudo bonus start symbol combination”) is not displayed.

Further, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in the output specification to the external centralized terminal board in FIG. 86, a predetermined symbol combination is achieved by the "continuation confirmation effect" (reel effect) performed when the continuation of ART is confirmed. Even when displayed, the external signal is sent to the external centralized terminal board. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately count the number of times of ART without interposing a wasteful unit game from the end of the ART game period in which the ART continuation is confirmed to the start of the next unit game.

[Various effects obtained by transferring to ART based on the number of consecutive replay prizes]
As described above, the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment has a function of counting the number of consecutive replay winnings in the “normal gaming state”. In the present embodiment, when the replay combination is continuously won (actuated) a predetermined number of times, the probability of transition of the game state to the ART state (“pseudo bonus”) becomes high, “pseudo bonus high probability state” (RT2 Navigation to shift the game state to (state). That is, in the present embodiment, when the replay winning combination is continuously won (actuated) a predetermined number of times, the state of the ART grant is substantially confirmed.

In particular, in this embodiment, a "chance zone" in which a replay combination is won with a high probability is provided as one of the "normal game states". Therefore, in the "chance zone", the player can play the game with the expectation of ART acquisition.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay combination has won a predetermined number of times in the "normal game state", the game state is directly changed from the "normal game state" to the "ART state" (RT5 or RT6 state). You may make it navigate. Then, when the game state shifts to the "ART state", a predetermined symbol combination ("red 7 set") is displayed on a predetermined line (for example, the center line) in the reel acceleration process at the start of the ART game. You may make it perform the reel production. In the case where such a function is provided, the player may directly shift from the "normal game state" ("normal state" or "chance zone") to the "ART state" by the reel effect. It can be easily confirmed.

Further, in the pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment, three types of modes (lottery tables) having mutually different probabilities of winning the AT lottery performed during continuous replay winning are prepared. Specifically, three types of modes, "normal mode", "high-accuracy mode", and "ultra-high-accuracy mode" are prepared. Then, this mode selection process (mode lottery process) is performed when the game state shifts to the ART state. Therefore, in the "normal game state" ("normal state") after the end of ART, the player can play the game with the expectation of winning the ART.

[Effects obtained by random acceleration processing]
As described above, in the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the random acceleration process is performed on each reel after the various reel effects for notification are completed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the reel from rotating in the state where the specific symbol combination is aligned on the activated line after the reel effect. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the difference in winning frequency (advantage) of the winning combination between the players.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, in the random acceleration processing of the reels (see FIG. 95), the random number value for each reel for determining the wait time set for each reel is collectively obtained. To do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to further reduce the processing for setting the wait time of each reel.

[Other effects]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 manages information of winning combinations for each unit game, and also manages the number of consecutive winnings of replay combinations (replay counter). Specifically, in the start command reception process (see FIG. 116), the information of the winning combination is confirmed, and based on the information of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the replay combination has won a predetermined number of times in succession. Done. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately determine the winning combination information and the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the display command reception process (see FIG. 117), the information of the display combination (winning combination) is confirmed, and the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination (sub-replay counter) is confirmed based on the information of the display combination. Also manage. Then, in the display command reception process, the information about the winning combination (replay counter value) obtained in the start command reception process and the display combination information (sub replay counter value) obtained in the display command reception process are displayed. It is compared and it is determined whether the two match (see S467 in FIG. 117). Therefore, in this embodiment, by this determination processing, it is possible to determine whether or not an illegal action (goto action) has been performed between the game start time and the game end time.

Further, in the process at the time of receiving the display command, the information of the display combination (winning combination) is determined. And the prize can be accurately determined.

<Variations>
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine (pachi-slot 1) according to the present invention are not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

[Modification 1]
In the pachi-slot 1 of the above embodiment, in the random acceleration process of the reels performed after the reel production, all the random number values for each reel for determining the time of the wait operation performed for each reel are collectively acquired before the acceleration process of the reels. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the random acceleration process, for example, a random number value for the reel corresponding to each acceleration process of each reel may be acquired. In the first modification, an example thereof will be described.

The internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in this example, and the structures of various tables and various storage areas required for various processes are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and therefore the description of these structures is omitted here. Further, in this example, the processes (operations) other than the random acceleration process are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, so the description of those processes will be omitted and only the random acceleration process will be described.

The random acceleration processing in this example will be described with reference to FIG. 119. Note that, also in this example, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the random acceleration process is performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 94.

First, the main CPU 51 sets reel action pattern 0 (initial value of reel action pattern) (S471). By this processing, normal acceleration processing is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value for the left reel (S472). Also in this example, the random number value for the left reel is acquired in the range of 0 to 20 as in the above embodiment.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts acceleration processing for the left reel 3L (S473). In this process, the acceleration process of the left reel 3L is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time (a period during which a game operation cannot be performed) based on the random number value for the left reel (S474). By this processing, the operation of consuming the wait time after the acceleration processing of the left reel 3L is started. Also in this example, similarly to the above-described embodiment, in S474, a random number value (0 to 20) for left reel×32×1.1172 msec is set as the wait time.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S475). In S475, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S475), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S475.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S475 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (YES in S475), the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value for the medium reel (S476). In this example as well, similar to the above-described embodiment, the random number value for the medium reel is acquired in the range of 0 to 20.

Next, the main CPU 51 carries out an acceleration process for the middle reel 3C (S477). In this processing, the acceleration processing of the middle reel 3C is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the wait time based on the random number value for the medium reel (S478). By this processing, the operation of consuming the waiting time after the acceleration processing of the middle reel 3C is started. Also in this example, as in the above-described embodiment, in S478, a random number value (0 to 20)×32×1.1172 msec for the medium reel is set as the wait time.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S479). When the main CPU 51 determines in S479 that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S479), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S479.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S479 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (YES in S479), the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value for the right reel (S480). In this example, as in the above embodiment, the random number for the right reel is acquired within the range of 0 to 20.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts acceleration processing for the right reel 3R (S481). In this process, the acceleration process of the right reel 3R is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time based on the random number value for the right reel (S482). By this processing, the operation of consuming the wait time after the acceleration processing of the right reel 3R is started. Also in this example, as in the above-described embodiment, in S482, a random number value (0 to 20) for right reel x 32 x 1.1172 msec is set as the wait time.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S483). In S483, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S483), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S483.

Then, in S483, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time has reached 0 msec (YES in S483), the main CPU 51 ends the random acceleration process, and the process is the flowchart of the reel rotation start process (FIG. 94). Refer to) S123.

As described above, also in the modified example 1, after various notification reel effects are finished, random acceleration processing can be performed on each reel. Therefore, in the first modification, like the above embodiment, after the reel effect, it is possible to prevent the reel from rotating in the state where the specific symbol combination is aligned on the activated line. As a result, there is no difference in the degree of advantage that occurs between a player who is playing a game with a specific symbol combination and a player who is playing a game with no specific symbol combination. be able to.

[Modification 2]
In the random acceleration process of the embodiment and the modified example 1, an example in which a random value is obtained for each reel and the wait time of each reel is set randomly based on the random value has been described. Not limited to. For example, among the wait times set for each reel, the wait time for at least one reel may be set in advance without using a random number value.

In Modification 2, as an example, the wait time for the left reel 3L is set to the minimum wait time (0 msec), and the wait time for the right reel 3R is set to the maximum wait time (20×32×1.1172 msec). =715 msec). Then, in Modification 2, the wait time for the middle reel 3C is randomly determined based on the random number value within the range between the minimum time (0 msec) and the maximum time (715 msec).

Further, in the random acceleration processing of the above-described embodiment and the first modification, an example in which the operation of consuming the wait time set for the predetermined reel is performed after the completion of the acceleration processing of the predetermined reel has been described. It is not limited to this. The digestion operation of the wait time set for the predetermined reel may be performed before the acceleration processing of the predetermined reel. In the second modification, an example will be described in which the operation of consuming the wait time set for a predetermined reel is performed before the acceleration processing of the predetermined reel. In the random acceleration process of the modified example 2 described below, as in the random acceleration process of the above-described embodiment and the modified example 1, the operation of digesting the wait time set for the predetermined reel is performed on the predetermined reel. It may be performed after the end of the acceleration process.

Further, the internal configuration of the pachi-slot 1 in this example, the arrangement of various tables and various storage areas required for various processes, are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and therefore, description of these configurations will be omitted here. Further, in this example, the processes (operations) other than the random acceleration process are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, so the description of those processes will be omitted and only the random acceleration process will be described.

The random acceleration process in this example will be described with reference to FIG. 120. Note that, also in this example, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the random acceleration process is performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 94.

First, the main CPU 51 sets reel action pattern 0 (initial value of reel action pattern) (S491). By this processing, normal acceleration processing is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires a random number value for the medium reel (S492). In this example as well, similar to the above-described embodiment, the random number value for the medium reel is acquired in the range of 0 to 20.

Next, the main CPU 51 conducts acceleration processing for the left reel 3L (S493). In this process, the acceleration process of the left reel 3L is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the wait time based on the random number value for the medium reel (S494). By this processing, the operation of consuming the waiting time before the acceleration processing of the middle reel 3C is started. Also in this example, similarly to the above-described embodiment, in S494, a random number value (0 to 20) for medium reels x 32 x 1.1172 msec is set as the wait time.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S495). When the main CPU 51 determines in S495 that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S495), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S495.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S495 that the wait time has reached 0 msec (YES in S495), the main CPU 51 executes the acceleration process for the middle reel 3C (S496). In this processing, the acceleration processing of the middle reel 3C is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets a wait time (715 msec) for the right reel (S497). By this processing, the operation of consuming the wait time before the acceleration processing of the right reel 3R is started.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the wait time has reached 0 msec (S498). In S498, when the main CPU 51 determines that the wait time is not 0 msec (NO in S498), the main CPU 51 repeats the determination process of S498.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S498 that the wait time has become 0 msec (YES in S498), the main CPU 51 executes the acceleration process for the right reel 3R (S499). In this process, the acceleration process of the right reel 3R is performed based on the set reel action pattern 0. Then, after the processing of S499, the main CPU 51 ends the random acceleration processing, and moves the processing to S123 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 94).

As described above, also in the second modification, the random acceleration process can be performed on each reel after the completion of the various notification effects. Therefore, in the modified example 2, as in the above embodiment, after the reel effect, it is possible to prevent the reel from rotating in a state where the specific symbol combination is aligned on the activated line. As a result, there is no difference in the degree of advantage that occurs between a player who is playing a game with a specific symbol combination and a player who is playing a game with no specific symbol combination. be able to.

Furthermore, in the second modification, the processing for randomly setting the wait time (random number value acquisition processing and the like) is performed only for the middle reel 3C, so that the processing amount of the random acceleration processing can be reduced. In this example, the wait time for the left reel 3L is the minimum wait time, the wait time for the right reel 3R is the maximum wait time, and the wait time for the middle reel 3C is randomly set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The combination of the reel and the wait time can be set arbitrarily.

[Modification 3]
In the random acceleration processing of the above-described embodiment, the modified example 1 and the modified example 2, the wait time set for each reel is consumed (random delay processing), so that a specific symbol combination is completed after the reel effect. Although the reel is prevented from rotating, the present invention is not limited to this. Any method can be used as long as it can prevent the reel from rotating in a state where a specific symbol combination is completed after the reel effect.

For example, after the reel effect is finished, the symbol combination on the activated line may be temporarily returned to the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the unit game immediately before the unit game in which the reel effect is performed. Also in this case, the same acceleration process as the above-described random acceleration process can be performed on each reel. In the third modification, an example thereof will be described.

The internal structure of the pachi-slot 1 in this example, and the structures of various tables and various storage areas required for various processes are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and therefore the description of these structures is omitted here. Further, in this example, the processes (operations) other than the random acceleration process are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, so the description of those processes will be omitted and only the random acceleration process will be described.

The random acceleration processing in this example will be described with reference to FIG. 121. Note that, also in this example, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the random acceleration process is performed in S122 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start process shown in FIG. 94.

First, the main CPU 51 sets reel action pattern 0 (initial value of reel action pattern) (S501). By this processing, normal acceleration processing is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the symbol stop position storage area (see FIG. 65) provided in the main RAM 53, and acquires each stop symbol position information of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R (S502). .. At this point (at the start of the game), the stop symbol position information of each reel stored in the symbol stop position storage area is the stop of the symbol displayed on the activated line after the reel has completely stopped in the previous unit game. It is position information. Therefore, by the processing of S502, the stop position information of the symbols of the reels stopped and displayed in the unit game immediately before the current unit game in which the reel effect is performed is obtained.

Next, the main CPU 51 simultaneously performs reel effect constant speed processing for all reels (S503). Specifically, the main CPU 51 controls the rotation of each reel in accordance with the excitation pattern defined by the excitation data address “MGDAT_AP” in the excitation data table shown in FIG.

Next, the main CPU 51 detects the reel index of the rotating predetermined reel (for example, the left reel 3L first), and then, based on the symbol stop position information of the predetermined reel in the previous unit game acquired in S502, A predetermined stop position of a predetermined reel is set (S504). Next, the main CPU 51 holds a predetermined reel at the set scheduled stop position (S504). In the reel holding process, the excitation signal is continuously input to the stepping motor that rotationally drives a predetermined reel to hold the reel at the stop symbol position, thereby making the player look like the reel is stopped.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all reels have been stopped (held) at the corresponding stop graphic positions (S506).

In S506, when the main CPU 51 determines that all reels are not stopped (held) (NO in S506), the main CPU 51 changes the reel to be stopped and returns the process to S504. The processing after S504 is repeated. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S506 that all reels are stopped (held) (YES in S506), the main CPU 51 simultaneously applies the reel action pattern 0 to all reels. The acceleration process (ordinary acceleration process) based on is performed (S507). Then, after the processing of S507, the main CPU 51 ends the random acceleration processing, and moves the processing to S123 in the flowchart of the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 94).

Even in the acceleration process of Modification 3 described above, like the above-described embodiment, it is possible to prevent the reel from rotating in the state where the specific symbol combination is aligned on the activated line after the reel effect. As a result, there is no difference in the degree of advantage that occurs between a player who is playing a game with a specific symbol combination and a player who is playing a game with no specific symbol combination. be able to.

Furthermore, in Modification 3, in the random acceleration process, the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the previous unit game is displayed, and the symbol stop position of each reel is temporarily returned to the position when the reels were completely stopped in the previous unit game. .. Therefore, in this example, it is possible to give the player the feeling that he or she is playing a game continuously from the previous unit game.

[Modification 4]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the sub-control circuit 42 (sub-CPU 81) manages the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination in the "normal game state"("initialstate","normalstate" and "chance zone") is explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination may be managed by the main control circuit 41. In Modification 4, an example thereof will be described.

When the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination is managed by the main control circuit 41, the mode lottery table shown in FIG. 69 and the replay consecutive winning time AT lottery table shown in FIG. 71 are stored in the main ROM 52 etc. A replay counter that manages the number of winnings is stored in the main RAM 53. The management process of the number of consecutive winnings of the replay combination is performed in the winning search process.

Next, with reference to FIG. 122 and FIG. 123, the prize search processing in this example will be described. Note that, also in this example, as in the above-described embodiment, the winning prize search processing is performed in S12 in the main flow shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the replay combination has won (S511). In S511, when the main CPU 51 determines that the replay winning combination has not won (NO in S511), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S520 in FIG. 123 described later. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S511 that the replay winning combination has won (YES in S511), the main CPU 51 determines that the replay winning combination is "replay 0", "replay G3", or "replay G8". It is determined whether or not it is the included replay combination (S512).

In S512, when the main CPU 51 determines that the replay combination is not the replay combination included in “Replay 0”, “Replay G3”, or “Replay G8” (when NO is determined in S512), the main CPU 51 causes the main CPU 51 to be described later in S519. Process. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S512 that the replay combination is the replay combination included in “Replay 0”, “Replay G3” or “Replay G8” (when YES is determined in S512), the main CPU 51 determines that It is determined whether the RT state is the RT0 state, the RT1 state, or the RT7 state (S513).

In S513, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT state is not the RT0 state, the RT1 state, or the RT7 state (NO in S513), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S519 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S513 that the RT state is the RT0 state, the RT1 state, or the RT7 state (YES in S513), the main CPU 51 increments the replay counter by 1 (S514). ..

After the processing of S514, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the replay counter is “2” or more (S515). In S515, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the replay counter is not “2” or more (NO in S515), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S519 described below.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S515 that the value of the replay counter is equal to or greater than “2” (YES in S515), the main CPU 51 refers to the replay continuous winning AT random determination table to refer to the AT lottery table. The lottery is carried out (S516). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (S517).

In S517, when the main CPU 51 determines that the AT lottery has not been won (NO in S517), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S519 described below. On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S517 that the AT lottery has been won (YES in S517), the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to “1” (S518).

After the processing of S518 or when the determination of S512, S513, S515 or S517 is NO, the main CPU 51 issues an automatic medal insertion request (S519), and then executes the processing of S520 described later.

When S511 is NO, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the replay counter to "0" (S520).

After the processing of S519 or S520, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the winning combination (internal winning combination corresponding to the small winning combination/replay data pointer “30”: FIG. 23). Is determined (S521). In S521, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is not a combination related to “F_lip G9” (when S521 is NO determination), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S525 described below.

On the other hand, in S521, when the main CPU 51 determines that the internal winning combination is a combination related to “F_lip G9” (YES in S521), the main CPU 51 determines that the “clown complete” symbol combination is an effective line. It is determined whether or not it is displayed above (S522). In S522, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is displayed on the activated line (YES in S522), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S525 described below.

On the other hand, in S522, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is not displayed on the activated line (the symbol combination of “clown alignment” is missed) (in the case of NO determination in S522), The main CPU 51 updates the missed flag to "1" (S523). Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the reel effect counter to "1" (S524).

After the processing of S524, if the determination of S521 is NO, or if the determination of S522 is YES, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the "RT5 transition hand" has been won (S525). In S525, when the main CPU 51 determines that the “RT5 transition hand” has not won (NO in S525), the main CPU 51 terminates the prize search process and executes the process in the main flow (see FIG. 87). Move to S13.

On the other hand, in S525, when the main CPU 51 determines that the "RT5 transition combination" has won (YES in S525), that is, the RT state shifts to the RT5 state and the "pseudo bonus" game is started. In the case of winning, the main CPU 51 conducts ART continuous lottery processing (S526). In this processing, the main CPU 51 performs lottery using the ART continuous lottery table shown in FIG. 74, and acquires the value of the ART continuous occurrence flag/counter (any one of “0” to “5”).

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter with the value of the ART continuation occurrence flag/counter acquired in S526 (S527). Then, after the processing of S527, the main CPU 51 ends the prize search processing, and moves the processing to S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 87).

[Modification 5]
In the above-described embodiment, the number of additional games for ART is set according to the value (“0” to “11”) of additional flag and type of additional addition acquired when the number of additional ART games is confirmed during the “pseudo bonus”. The example of the process of determining the effect pattern type of “additional effect” based on the set number of additional games has been described. That is, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of additional games is determined at the time when the addition of the number of ART games is determined (when the value of the additional occurrence flag/type is determined) has been described. Not limited to.

For example, when the addition of the number of ART games is confirmed, the content of the reel production (for each update of the addition generation flag/type value) in the "addition production" without confirming the number of addition games (updating). The number of additional games may be sequentially added according to the content of the symbol display effect).

More specifically, during the "additional effect", the number of ART additional games set corresponding to the effect pattern type of the currently performed reel effect is determined before the current reel effect is performed. It may be added to the number of additional games. In this case, the total number of ART games to be finally added is determined before the "disappointing effect" that is performed at the end of the "additional effect". In the fifth modification, an example thereof will be described.

FIG. 124 shows an example of the addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table (additional game number determination means) used in Modification 5. The addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table used in this example defines a subtraction value of the addition generation flag/type and the number of addition games, which is set according to the effect pattern type.

The operation outline of the "additional effect" in this example is as follows. In the "add-on effect", first, the reel effect (first reel effect) corresponding to the effect pattern type determined based on the value (initial value) of the addition occurrence flag/type acquired by the add-on lottery is performed. As a result, the subtraction value and the number of additional games corresponding to the contents of the first reel effect (effect pattern type) are determined from the addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table shown in FIG. Next, the subtraction value of the addition occurrence flag/type determined in the first reel effect is subtracted from the initial value of the addition generation flag/type to update the value of the addition generation flag/type.

Next, the effect pattern type is determined again by lottery based on the updated value of the addition occurrence flag/type. Next, a reel effect (second reel effect) corresponding to the value of the effect pattern type that has been determined again is performed. As a result, the subtraction value and the number of additional games corresponding to the contents of the second reel effect (effect pattern type) are determined from the addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table shown in FIG.

Next, subtract the subtraction value of the add-on occurrence flag/type determined in the second reel effect (effect pattern type) from the value of the add-on occurrence flag/type corresponding to the second reel effect, and generate the add-on again. Update the flag and type value. Further, at this time, the number of additional games for the ART determined in the second reel effect is added to the number of additional games for the ART determined in the first reel effect.

After that, until the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated to “1” and the reel effect (“sorry effect”) of the effect pattern type “0” is performed, the above-described addition addition flag/type update processing and update are performed. The reel effect processing based on the value of the added addition flag and the type and the addition processing of the number of addition games are repeated for each reel effect. Therefore, the number of ART games to be finally added is decided at a time point before the "disappointing effect" that is performed at the end of the "additional effect".

Here, the procedure of the process of adding the number of additional games in this example will be described more specifically, while explaining the operation example of the “additional effect” when the addition occurrence flag/type “3” is acquired by the addition lottery. To do.

First, when, for example, the effect pattern type “2” is determined by lottery processing of the effect pattern type based on the acquired addition flag and type “3”, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2. After that, the symbol display effect of "top line red 7 set" (first reel effect) is performed. In this case, "1" is acquired as the subtraction value and "50" is acquired as the number of addition games, as shown in the addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table in FIG.

Next, the subtraction value “1” is subtracted from the initial value “3” of the addition occurrence flag/type, and the value of the addition occurrence flag/type is updated to “2”.

Next, based on the updated addition flag and type “2”, when the effect pattern type “3” is determined by the lottery process of the effect pattern type, the reel action effect corresponding to the reel action pattern 2 is determined. After that, the symbol display effect of "bottom line red 7 set" (second reel effect) is performed. In this case, “1” is acquired as the subtraction value and “40” is acquired as the number of addition games, as shown in the addition occurrence flag/type data subtraction value table of FIG. Then, the additional game number "40" acquired in the second reel effect is added to the additional game number "50" acquired in the first reel effect, and the total additional game number becomes "90".

Next, the subtraction value "1" is subtracted from the value "2" of the addition occurrence flag/type, and the value of the addition generation flag/type after the second update becomes "1".

Next, a reel effect (“sorry effect”) corresponding to the addition flag and type “1” after the second update is performed, and the addition effect is finished. Therefore, in such an operation example, the number of games to be added to the ART is finally "90".

As described above, also in the modified example 5, as in the above-described embodiment, when the additional lottery is won during the ART, even if the symbols are not aligned at the time of starting the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination can be easily performed by the reel effect. Can be displayed in. Furthermore, in the modified example 5, the number of additional games is determined according to the number of reel effects in the "additional effect" and the effect pattern (display pattern and display line) of each reel effect. On the other hand, the number of additional games can be expected.

[Other various modifications]
In the above embodiment, the reel effect is a reel unit that is executed at the start of the game in a predetermined unit game in the "ART state"("pseudo bonus (RT5 state)" or "pseudo bonus relief state (RT6 state)"). Although the example of performing the reel effect during the acceleration process has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel effect may be performed in a game state other than the “ART state”.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a period of acceleration processing such as a unit game next to a unit game whose transition to the "ART state" has been confirmed, or a unit game next to a unit game whose addition of the number of ART games has been confirmed. Although the example in which the reel effect is performed is described in the above, a predetermined reel effect may be performed in a unit game in which the transition of the game state to the “ART state” is confirmed or in a unit game in which the addition of the number of ART games is confirmed. Further, not only in the “ART state”, but also in the “normal game state” and the “pseudo bonus preparation state”, corresponding reel effects may be appropriately performed depending on the function provided in each game state.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the reel effects other than the "additional effect"("clown missing effect", "pseudo bonus winning sham effect" and "continuation confirmed effect"), special symbol combinations ("red 7 match", "red 7 match", " Although an example of displaying "RB complete" and "clown complete" on the activated line (center line) has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. Even in reel productions other than "additional production", a special symbol combination may be displayed on a line other than the center line (for example, top line, bottom line, cross-up line, cross-down line, etc.).
By the way, in the conventional reel production, the number of games to be added to ART cannot be expected with respect to the content of the production pattern.
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to respond to the number of reel effects in the "additional effect" and the effect pattern (display pattern and display line) of each reel effect, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of determining the number of games to be added, and thereby making it possible to hold expectations for the number of games to be added to the content of “additional effect”.
In the present invention, the number of additional games is determined according to the number of reel effects in the "additional effect" and the effect pattern (display pattern and display line) of each reel effect. The number of games to be added can be expected.

1... Pachi-slot (gaming machine), 3L... left reel, 3C... middle reel, 3R... right reel, 4... display window, 17L... left stop button, 17C... middle stop button, 17R... right stop button, 41... main control Circuit, 42... Sub control circuit, 51... Main CPU, 52... Main ROM, 53... Main RAM, 81... Sub CPU, 82... Sub ROM, 83... Sub RAM

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surface,
A symbol display area for displaying a part of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of each reel,
Based on that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, by rotating each reel, a symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition,
A plurality of stop operation means provided respectively corresponding to the plurality of reels, for accepting a stop operation of a player,
When the player operates the stop operation means, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped in accordance with the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, so that the symbol is displayed in the symbol display area. Stop control means to stop the fluctuation of the symbols that are,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the special winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination means,
And a reel effect control means for controlling each reel so that an effect in which a combination of special symbols is displayed in the symbol display area at the start of the game is performed,
The combination of the special symbols is a combination of symbols that is always displayed when the advantageous state is controlled,
The reel effect control means, in the game in which the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination, it is determined that the game in the advantageous state will be performed from the next game, and the combination of the special symbols is displayed in the symbol display area. If not, the next time the game is started, have rows the effect of displaying the combination of the special symbol in the symbol display area,
During the period in which the advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state, in the game in which the special winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the internal winning combination determination means, the combination of the special symbols is displayed in the symbol display area. The gaming machine is the same in the case where the combination of the special symbols is not displayed in the symbol display area .

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