JP6727777B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a plurality of reels on each surface of which a plurality of symbols are arranged, and game medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "game medium") are inserted, and it is detected that the player operates the start lever, A start switch for requesting the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and a stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are detected by the player, and a request for stop of rotation of the corresponding reel is requested. A stop switch that outputs a signal, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor that is based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch. It is provided with a reel control unit for controlling the operation of each reel and rotating and stopping each reel, and when it detects that the start lever is operated, the lottery is performed based on a random number value, and the result of this lottery (hereinafter, " Known as a so-called pachi-slot machine, which stops the rotation of the reel (hereinafter also referred to as the "main reel") based on the timing of detecting that the stop button is operated) Has been.

As a gaming machine of this kind, a game in which an effect image such as a liquid crystal reel imitating a main reel is displayed on an image display means such as a liquid crystal screen, and the effect of the liquid crystal reel indicates an internal winning combination and suggests an internal winning combination. A machine is proposed in US Pat.

JP, 2009-285395, A

In the conventional gaming machine as described above, since the effect by the liquid crystal reel is the effect by the image display, it is difficult for the player to recognize as compared with the effect such as the reel action and the lamp using the physical main reel. There is a problem that the player may overlook the effect produced by the effect image on the liquid crystal reel or the like.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to surely recognize an effect by an effect image displayed on an image display means. ..

The game machine according to the present invention, in order to achieve the above object, a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a symbol display that displays a part of the plurality of symbols displayed on the reels. Means (display windows 4L, 4C, 4R), and symbol varying means (stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R) for varying the symbol by rotating the reel based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the predetermined number. An internal winning combination determination means (main CPU 93) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations with a predetermined winning probability based on the establishment of a start condition, and the reels provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and stopping each reel. Based on the stop operation detecting means (stop switch 17S) for detecting the stop operation for causing the internal winning combination and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. , A reel stop control means (main CPU 93) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed on the symbol display means by stopping the rotation of the reel, and an image display means (liquid crystal display device 11) for displaying an image. And an effect image display control means (sub CPU 102) for displaying an effect image for effect on the image display means, and a lock for invalidating a game operation by a player for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Lock determining means (main CPU 93) for determining whether or not to perform the lock, and the effect image display control means performs the lock in response to the lock determining means determining to execute the lock. When the effect image (for example, liquid crystal reel) displayed on the image display means is switched from the first effect image (for example, normal reel) to the second effect image (for example, special reel) over the period, the second effect is performed. The image is made transparent and superimposed on the first effect image, and the transparency of the first effect image is increased at a speed corresponding to the lock while the transparency of the second effect image is increased at a speed corresponding to the lock. The lock is executed on the condition that the progress degree (step value) of switching of the effect image deviates from the elapsed time (lock time) according to the lock. switching of the effect image in the period in which there has a structure for changing the advancing speed of switching of the effect image as Ryosuru completed (increasing or decreasing value of the alpha value).

With this configuration, when switching the effect image displayed on the image display means as the effect, the gaming machine according to the present invention increases the transparency of the effect image before the change while changing the effect image after the change. By lowering the transparency, it takes a longer time to switch the effect images, so that the player can surely recognize the effect by the effect image displayed on the image display means.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention switches effect images so that effect image switching is completed within a predetermined time, provided that effect image switching deviates with respect to the passage of time regarding reel operation. By changing the advancing speed, the deviation of the effect image switching with respect to the reel operation is eliminated, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the deviation of the effect image switching with respect to the reel operation. ..

Further, the lock determination means, if you perform the lock, to determine the type of lock to be executed, the effect image display control means, a performance symbol associated with the symbols displayed on the symbol variation means The plurality of reels are displayed on the image display means as the second effect image corresponding to each of the reels, and the arrangement of the effect symbols in the second effect image corresponding to each of the reels depends on the type of the lock. May be different.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the player to surely recognize the effect by the effect image displayed on the image display means.

It is a figure which shows the function flow of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the whole perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine concerning the embodiment of the invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a state transition diagram of the game state in the pachi-slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the kind of RT game state in the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table in the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination table for each flag following FIG. It is a figure which shows the combination table classified by flag following FIG. It is a diagram showing an internal lottery table (RT0 game state) stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT0 game state) following FIG. It is a diagram showing an internal lottery table (RT1 game state) stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT1 game state) following FIG. It is a diagram showing an internal lottery table (RT2 game state) stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT2 game state) following FIG. It is a diagram showing an internal lottery table (RT3 game state) stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (RT3 game state) following FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB1 carry-over state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB2 carryover state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB3 carry-over state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB4 carryover state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB5 carry-over state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB6 carry-over state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB7 carry-over state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB8 carry-over state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table (BB9 carry-over state) memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a diagram showing an internal lottery table (RB in BB) stored in the main ROM. It is the figure which shows the production game lock lottery table which is remembered in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the 1st cycle chance mode lottery table memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the 2nd cycle chance mode lottery table memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the 3rd cycle chance mode lottery table memorize|stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the cycle chance ceiling number lottery table memorize|stored in the main ROM. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a random chance ceiling number lottery table following FIG. 39. It is a figure which shows the normal medium ART lottery table memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a diagram showing a BB winning ART lottery table stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure showing a loop mode lottery table for winning, which is stored in a sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the loop mode lottery table for a time of winning following FIG. It is a figure which shows the re-entry lottery table memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the loop mode transfer lottery table memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the loop mode transfer lottery table following FIG. It is a figure which shows the stock lottery table memorize|stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the BB on-art addition lottery table memorize|stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the normal time liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table memorize|stored in sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the lock 2 execution liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the lock 3 execution liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, normal control) memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, sliding control) memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, middle stage alignment, normal control) memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, right downward alignment, normal control) memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the liquid crystal reel stop table (weak watermelon, right downward alignment, sliding control) memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows a liquid crystal symbol code table. It is a diagram showing a stop operation game success area table stored in the sub ROM. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion sound lottery table memorize|stored in the sub ROM. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 62 is a flowchart showing a power-on process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. 62 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance/start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. 62 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. It is a flowchart which shows the game state flag transfer process performed in the internal lottery process shown in FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a cycle chance replay lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initialization process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority storage process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71. 69 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority table selection process executed in the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 68. 71 is a flowchart showing a symbol code storage process executed in the pull-in priority storage process shown in FIG. 68 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 71. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing reel stop control processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. 61. 62 is a flowchart showing bonus end check processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. 61. 62 is a flowchart showing a bonus operation check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption processing by control of the main CPU which comprises the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 75 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 74. 75 is a flowchart showing a data transmission process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 74. 77 is a flowchart showing non-operation command communication data storage processing executed in the data transmission processing shown in FIG. 76. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process of the sub CPU which comprises the pachi-slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 79 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 78. 79 is a flowchart showing a sound control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 78. It is a flowchart which shows the replay winning sound change process started in the sound control task shown in FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing a setting suggestive sound output process activated in the sound control task shown in FIG. 80. It is a flowchart which shows the main task started in the power-on process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task started in the power-on process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task started in the power-on process shown in FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing command consistency determination processing executed in the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 85. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination processing performed in the command analysis processing shown in FIG. FIG. 89 is a flowchart following FIG. 88. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a start command reception process which is executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89. FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a normal BB lottery process executed in the start command reception process shown in FIG. 90. FIG. FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing BB lottery processing during ART, which is executed in the processing at the time of receiving the start command shown in FIG. 90. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a winning operation command reception process which is executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89. FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a non-operation command reception process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the BB game state setting process in normal which is performed in the process at the time of the non-operation command reception shown in FIG. It is a flow chart which shows BB game state judging processing during normal which is performed in processing at the time of non-operation command reception shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the re-entry determination process performed in the normal BB game state determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the loop mode transfer determination processing performed in the normal BB game state determination processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stock determination process performed in the normal BB game state determination process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the BB game state determination process during ART performed in the process at the time of the non-operation command reception shown in FIG. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing normal processing that is executed in the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 90. It is a flowchart which shows the drawing process performed in the main task shown in FIG. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing lock-time liquid crystal reel change processing executed in the drawing processing shown in FIG. 102. FIG. 104 is a flowchart following FIG. 103. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a special stage liquid crystal reel changing process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a liquid crystal reel rotation start process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a liquid crystal reel rotation stop process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a stop operation game display process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. It is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing a stop operation game determination process executed in the drawing process shown in FIG. 102. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing start command reception effect correction processing executed in the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 90. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing an effect history storage process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the same-system production|generation correction process performed in the production|generation correction process at the time of the start command reception shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the short lock arrangement|positioning change correction process performed in the effect correction process at the time of the start command reception shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the firework pattern effect correction process performed in the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fixed production|generation correction process performed in the production|generation correction process at the time of the start command reception shown in FIG. FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing the battle losing effect correction process executed in the start command reception effect correcting process shown in FIG. 111. FIG. 121 is a flowchart showing a special stage transition effect correction process executed in the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111. FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a yellow notification correction process executed in the effect content determination process shown in FIGS. 88 and 89. FIG. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by the sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by the sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 3rd example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by the sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 4th example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by the sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the 5th example of the screen of the stop operation game displayed on the liquid crystal display device by the sub CPU. FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing a modification of the lock-time liquid crystal reel changing process shown in FIG. 103. It is a flowchart following FIG.

A pachi-slot machine which is a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIG. 1, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described.

In the pachi-slot machine of the present embodiment, medals are used as a game medium for playing a game. As the game medium, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens or the like can be applied in addition to medals.

When a player inserts a medal and operates the 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 winning combination determination means performs a lottery based on the extracted random number value to determine an internal winning combination. That is, when the start lever is operated, the internal winning combination determination means determines an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations with a predetermined winning probability, assuming that a predetermined start condition is satisfied. This internal winning combination determination means is carried out by the main control circuit described later. By the determination of the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that is allowed to be displayed along the below-described winning determination line is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which benefits such as payout of medals, operation of re-play, operation of bonus, etc. are given to the player, and those related to other so-called “miss”. Is provided.

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

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

The reel stop control means, when the internal winning combination permitting the combination display of the symbols relating to the winning is determined, normally, the combination of the symbols is within the specified time of 190 msec (4 symbols), and the winning combination is the winning determination line. Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed along with as much as possible. Further, the reel stop control means uses various prescribed times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that a combination of symbols which is not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

The winning determination means is based on the fact that the reel stop control means stops all the rotations of the plurality of reels and the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped, and the winning or non-winning of the winning combination is based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning determination line. Determine the prize. The winning determination means is carried out by the main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the prize determination means that the winning combination is a prize, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. In the pachi-slot machine, the above-described series of flows is performed as one game.

In addition, in the pachi-slot machine, in the above-mentioned sequence of processes, the video display performed by the image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof is used. And various productions are performed.

When the start lever is operated, a random number value for rendering (hereinafter, a random number value for rendering) 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, from among a plurality of types of effect content associated with the internal winning combination, the effect content to be executed this time. The sub-control circuit described later plays a role of this effect content determination means.

When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means executes the corresponding effect in association with each trigger such as the start of rotation of the reels, the stop of rotation of each reel, the determination of the presence or absence of a prize. As described above, in the pachi-slot machine, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of the symbols to be aimed for) by executing the effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

<Structure of pachi-slot machine>
Next, the external structure of the pachi-slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

Inside each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a backlight (not shown) is provided. The backlight is for illuminating the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from behind, and corresponding to the three symbols which are stopped and displayed in the display window 4 described later, per reel 3L, 3C, 3R. , Three backlights are arranged in a line vertically.

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

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

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

The front door 2b includes a door body 9 and a liquid crystal display device 11 as an image display unit that displays an image. The door body 9 is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 2a using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The liquid crystal display device 11 has a display surface larger than the display window 4, and displays information about the game, such as an image related to the effect on the game, a decorative design for notification, a history of the results of past unit games, and the like. It is provided above the display window 4. In this way, the liquid crystal display device 11 constitutes history display means. Further, the liquid crystal display device 11 can display the game console information such as the customization of the game machine and the game history as well as performing the effect by displaying the image.

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

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

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

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

The medal insertion slot 13 is provided to accept medals that are dropped by the player from the outside onto the pachi-slot machine 1. That is, the medal insertion slot 13 is for the player to insert medals. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are used for one game with a preset number (for example, 3) as an upper limit, and the amount exceeding the preset number is deposited inside the pachi-slot machine 1. It is possible (so-called credit function).

The MAX bet button 14 and the 1 bet button 15 are provided to determine the number of coins to be used for one game from the medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 1. The MAX bet button 14 in the present embodiment is for setting the maximum number of medals to be used for each unit game (for example, 3), and emits light so that the light can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1. It is like this.

Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button 18. The settlement button 18 is provided for pulling out (discharging) the medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 1 to the outside. The start lever 16 is for starting the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) according to the operation of the player, and constitutes a start operation means.

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 are for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels according to the operation of the player. .. These stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R constitute stop operation means. 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.

A 7-segment display 28 including a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided on the left side of the display window 4. The 7-segment display 28 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals stored inside the pachi-slot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) as a privilege. Display digitally.

A chance button 29 is provided on the right side of the display window 4. The chance button 29 is, for example, pressed by the player in the production related to the game, and is used during the production linked with the lamps 19L and 19R described later. In addition, the chance button 29 can be pressed even during the effects other than the above-described effects and when the effects are generated. The chance button 29 is also used for a pressing operation for reproducing a special sound by interlocking with the speakers 23L, 23R as sound output devices in addition to the lamps 19L, 19R.

A medal payout opening 21, a medal receiving tray 22, speakers 23L, 23R, etc. are provided at the bottom of the door body 9. The medal payout port 21 guides the medals discharged by driving a hopper device 43 described later to the outside. The medal tray 22 stores the medals discharged from the medal payout opening 21. Further, the speakers 23L and 23R output sound effects and music such as music corresponding to the effect contents.

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

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

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

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

The stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R change the symbol by rotating each reel 3L, 3C, 3R based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, that is, the start lever 16 being operated by the player (start operation). Let The stepping motors 51L, 51C, 51R form a symbol changing means. The setting key type switch 52 is used when changing the setting of the pachi-slot machine 1 or when confirming the setting of the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

The external centralized terminal plate 56 is attached to the cabinet 2a, and is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, external signals 1 to 4, and a security signal to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

A power switch 44a is connected to the power board 44b of the power supply device 44. The power switch 44a is turned on when the pachi-slot machine 1 is supplied with necessary power.

The door relay terminal board 54 is connected with a medal sensor 46, a door opening/closing monitor switch 61, a BET switch 62, a settlement switch 63, a start switch 64, a stop switch board 65, a game operation display board 66, and a sub relay board 69. .. That is, the medal sensor 46, the door opening/closing monitor switch 61, the BET switch 62, the settlement switch 63, the start switch 64, the stop switch board 65, the game operation display board 66, and the sub relay board 69 are mainly connected via the door relay terminal board 54. It is connected to the control board 41.

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

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

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

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

The sub relay board 69 relays the wiring connecting the sub control board 42 and the main control board 41. In addition, the sub relay board 69 relays wiring that connects the sub control board 42 and a plurality of boards arranged around the sub control board 42. That is, the sub control board 42, the sound I/O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door open/close monitoring unit 74, the chance button 29, and the MAX bet button 14 are electrically connected to the sub relay board 69. It is connected.

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

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

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

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

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 configured by the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

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

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

The main CPU 93 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motor of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. As a result, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angle of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reel has rotated).

The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one rotation. This reel index is provided, for example, with an optical sensor having a light emitting part and a light receiving part, and is provided at a predetermined position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the light emitting part and the light receiving part are rotated by the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is detected by a reel position detection unit (not shown) having a detection piece interposed therebetween.

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

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, the number of symbols rotated after the reel index is detected is managed. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position at which the reel index is detected.

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

<Sub control circuit>
Next, the sub control circuit 101 configured by the sub control board 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the sub CPU 102 causes the speakers 23L and 23R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the effect contents. In addition, the sub CPU 102 controls the turning on and off of the LED group 25 according to the lamp data specified by the effect contents.

[Change of game state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the main gaming state of the pachi-slot machine 1, the transition of the RT gaming state, and the types of the RT gaming state will be described. The main CPU 93 is adapted to transition the main gaming state as the gaming state of the pachi-slot machine 1.

<Transition of main game state>
The main CPU 93 takes one of a normal gaming state and a BB gaming state as the main gaming state. In the general gaming state, the main gaming state activates BB and shifts to the BB gaming state when a winning combination of a big bonus (hereinafter, simply referred to as "BB") as a special game is won. Here, the BB is always in the internally winning state from the time when the winning combination is won until the winning combination of the winning combination of the BB is won. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a “BB carry-over state”.

In the BB game state, the main game state is, when a predetermined BB end condition is satisfied, specifically, the specified number of sheets in the BB game state (in the present embodiment, 102 or 204 sheets depending on the type of BB). ), the game is transferred to the normal game state. The operation and termination of the BB are controlled by the main CPU 93. In this way, the main CPU 93 constitutes a special game control means.

In the present embodiment, nine types of BBs are provided which are activated by the winning of the different winning combinations. Hereinafter, each BB is described as "BB1" to "BB9". For BB1, the BB end condition is satisfied when more than 204 medals are paid out. For BB2 to BB9, the BB end condition is satisfied when more than 102 medals are paid out.

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

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

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

The RT game state takes the RT0 game state when the initialization process is executed and when the BB end condition is satisfied in the BB game state. In the RT0 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT1 gaming state when the "RT1 transition eye" (in the present embodiment, the "eye of the bell") is displayed.

In the RT1 gaming state, if the "RT2 transition rep" wins, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state. In the RT2 gaming state, if the "RT3 transition rep" wins, the RT gaming state transitions to the RT3 gaming state, and the RT1 transition is displayed or if the "RT1 transition rep" wins, the RT1 gaming state transitions.

In any of the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, if the BB is internally won, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state. Specifically, in any of the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, when the RT gaming state internally wins BB2, BB5, BB7 or BB9, it shifts to the RT4 gaming state, and BB1, BB3, BB4, BB6 or If you win BB8 internally, it will shift to the RT5 game state. In the RT4 gaming state or the RT5 gaming state, when the winning combination of the BB is won, the BB is activated, and when the ending condition of the activated BB is satisfied, the RT0 gaming state is entered.

In this way, as the transition condition of the RT gaming state, the internal winning of the working combination of BB, the winning of the winning combination of BB, the end of BB, and the combination of the specific symbols are displayed as the combination of the symbols for shifting the RT gaming state. There are things like that.

It should be noted that the main CPU 93 indicates that the internal winning of the winning combination of the other bonus such as the regular bonus (RB), the winning of the winning combination, and the end, and the fact that the unit game is executed a predetermined number of times. It may be a transition condition of the gaming state.

[Sub game status of gaming machines]
As described above, the main CPU 93 shifts the RT game state and the like, while the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not to give "ART" as an advantageous game advantageous to the player. Constitutes a means.

For example, the sub CPU 102 internally wins a predetermined winning combination having a relatively low winning probability, displays a predetermined symbol combination that stops with a relatively low winning probability on the activated line, and operates the BB. Whether or not the ART is given is determined by lottery on the condition that the winning combination is won.

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

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 executes AT, and ART is started when the RT game state becomes the RT3 game state. The sub CPU 102 mainly stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R until the RT winning state is not shifted to the RT1 playing state and the internal winning combination wins in favor of the player until the ART ending condition is satisfied. Notify the operation. When the ART termination condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 102 terminates AT.

The sub CPU 102 is roughly divided into a normal gaming state not in ART and an ART gaming state in ART. Further, in the normal gaming state, the gaming period from the main gaming state becoming the BB gaming state to the general gaming state is referred to as a normal BB gaming state and is distinguished from the normal gaming state. Also, in the ART gaming state, the gaming period from the main gaming state becoming the BB gaming state to the general gaming state is referred to as the ART BB gaming state, which is distinguished from the ART gaming state.

In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 102 determines to give an ART, the sub CPU 102 randomly determines the number of ARTs to be given.

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

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

When executing the stop operation game, the sub CPU 102, for example, randomly selects one of the 13 rings 1 to 13 having different effective area widths, and selects the selected ring on the liquid crystal display device 11. Display it. In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a stop operation game determination means (S909 of FIG. 108 described later). In addition, the needle is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 as a time-lapse image showing the passage of time.

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

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

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

In addition, the plurality of rings 1 to 13 in the stop operation game may have different effective region widths but different needle rotation speeds, and the combination of the effective region widths and needle rotation speeds may differ. May be.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 stops when the valid stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are operated while the needle passes over the three valid areas (that is, all the valid areas). The operation game has been described as being judged to be successful.

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

In addition, the sub CPU 102 increases the probability of being in an advantageous state for the player in accordance with the number of times the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R are operated while the needle passes over the three effective areas. (For example, the winning probability of ART may be increased).

Note that, as shown in FIG. 124, in the stop operation game, the sub CPU 102 includes the needles to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 by the first to third plurality of needles that integrally rotate on the surface of the ring over time. However, each time any one of the effective stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R is pressed, the liquid crystal display device 11 may be caused to display so as to stop sequentially from the first hand. In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the needles displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 are composed of first to third needles.

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

For example, the sub CPU 102 randomly draws whether or not to give ART in a state where it is not decided to give ART in the normal BB game state, and at least if it wins to give ART, stop. The operation game is executed, the winning of the ART is won, and the fact that the result of the stop operation game is successful is determined as the advantageous game giving condition, and the giving of the ART is decided.

Further, the sub CPU 102, in a state where it is determined that the ART is given in the normal BB game state, whether to increase the ART continuation rate within a range of a predetermined upper limit continuation rate (for example, 80%) or less. If the winning is performed, the stop operation game is executed, and if the winning rate of the ART is increased, the result of the stop operation game is successful. The continuation rate of the ART is increased on the condition that the continuation rate is increased.

At a predetermined timing from the start of ART to the end thereof, the sub CPU 102 carries out the continuous lottery of ART with the continuation rate of ART as the winning probability. When the continuous lottery of ART is won, the sub CPU 102 executes the ART again after the ART is finished. When the continuous lottery for ART is won, the sub CPU 102 may enter an advantageous game grant number determination period described later after the end of ART. As described above, the increase in the ART continuation rate substantially increases the number of times the ART is executed.

In addition, the sub CPU 102 randomly determines whether or not to add the stock number of ART in the state where the continuation rate of ART is the upper limit continuation rate in the normal BB game state, and wins the addition of the stock number of ART. In this case, the stop operation game is executed, and the number of ART stocks is won, and the number of ART stocks is set as a condition that the result of the stop operation game is successful, which is an advantageous game addition number addition condition. It is designed to add.

In this way, the sub CPU 102 configures a first privilege granting unit that grants a first privilege related to ART when the predetermined first condition is satisfied in the normal BB game state, and also in the normal BB game state. A second privilege granting means for granting the second privilege related to ART is formed when the first privilege is granted and the predetermined second condition is satisfied with the value of the first privilege being the upper limit value. .. In the present embodiment, the second privilege is a privilege having a higher expected value for the game medium that the player can acquire, as compared with the first privilege and the third privilege described later.

Here, if it is determined that the ART is given, the first benefit is that the continuation rate of the ART is increased. In this case, the advantageous game grant condition corresponds to the first condition, and the continuation rate increase condition corresponds to the second condition.

Further, if the first benefit is to increase the continuation rate of ART, the second benefit is to add the stock number of ART. In this case, the continuation rate increase condition corresponds to the first condition, and the advantageous game giving number addition condition corresponds to the second condition.

It should be noted that the decision to give the ART may be made the first privilege, and the addition of the stock number of the ART may be made the second privilege. Further, adding the stock number of ART may be the first privilege, and increasing the continuation rate of the ART may be the second privilege.

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

In the BB mode, in the BB mode, the player operates the chance button 29 or the MAX bet button 14 when the winning combination of the BB is won, so that the “fantasy”, the “fate”, the “judgment”, and the “back trial” are performed. To select the BB mode. As for the “fantasy”, “fate”, “judgment”, and “back trial”, as the latter is selected, the winning probability of the ART decreases, but the loop mode of the winning ART increases.

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

Therefore, the BB mode is a combination of the selection result by the player and the type of BB, that is, "red 7_illusion", "red 7_fate", "red 7_umpire", "red 7_underground judgement", "blue 7_illusion". , “Blue 7_Fate”, “Blue 7_Referee”, and “Blue 7_Referee”.

In addition, the sub-CPU 102 randomly draws whether or not to add the number of unit games of ART in the BB game state during ART, and executes a stop operation game when winning at least adding the number of unit games of ART. , If the winning of the unit game number of ART is won and the result of the stop operation game is successful, the number of unit game of ART is added.

In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a third privilege granting unit that grants a third privilege related to ART when the predetermined third condition is satisfied in the BB game state during ART. Here, if the addition of the number of unit games of ART is the third privilege, the addition of the number of unit games of ART is won, and the result of the stop operation game is a success as the third condition. Applicable It should be noted that increasing the continuation rate of ART may be the third benefit, and adding the stock number of ART may be the third benefit.

Further, the sub CPU 102 determines that the result of the stop operation game is successful within a predetermined time, for example, within 2 seconds after the start of the execution of the stop operation game and before the needle makes one round on the surface of the ring. , And configures setting suggestion effect executing means (FIG. 82 described later) that performs an effect that suggests setting (FIG. 60 described later).

For example, the sub CPU 102 changes the probability that a sound based on specific sound data is output from the speakers 23L and 23R according to the setting, thereby performing an effect that suggests the setting.

The sub CPU 102 gradually provides an effect number according to the number of granted ARTs or the number of granted ARTs over a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 5 games) from the normal gaming state to the ART gaming state. The number of ARTs to be given is notified by, for example, displaying on.

It should be noted that the sub CPU 102 causes the liquid crystal display device 11 to gradually display an effect number according to the number of granted ARTs or the number of applied ARTs over a predetermined number of unit games from the normal game state to the ART game state. Instead, as the predetermined condition, the number of ARTs to be given is randomly determined in each unit game in the advantageous game award number determination period from the first game of ART to a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 5 games). Good.

In this case, instead of the first game of ART, the internal winning of the special combination in ART is set as a condition for starting the advantageous game grant number determination period, and other conditions are started for the advantageous game grant number determination period. It may be a condition for.

In addition, the sub CPU 102 is triggered by the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied within the advantageous game grant number determination period (for example, winning a “cycle chance lip” described later), and the unit game number of the advantageous game grant number determination period. May be increased.

Here, the sub CPU 102 randomly determines the number of granted ARTs on the condition that the advantageous game grant number determination period comes, and divides the determined number of grants in each unit game of the advantageous game grant number determination period. The liquid crystal display device 11 may be notified, or the liquid crystal display device 11 may be cumulatively notified.

In addition, the sub CPU 102 determines that the ART should be given, and that the ART can be expected to be given (for example, a predetermined winning combination having a relatively low winning probability is internally won). At the opportunity, the sub-game state may be shifted to a precursory game state in which it is suggested by an effect whether or not to give ART.

In this omen gaming state, the sub CPU 102 determines whether to execute AT from a combination of a plurality of types of items (for example, a card in which any one of a plurality of types of characters is drawn). ART is given by selecting one combination with the probability distributed by each and displaying each item which comprises the selected combination on the liquid crystal display device 11 over a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 5 games). The degree of expectation may be suggested by a combination of items displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Moreover, the sub CPU 102 may shift the sub game state to the affirmative sign gaming state in which the fact that the ART is decided is decided is notified by the effect that it is decided to give the ART.

In this affirmative sign gaming state, the sub CPU 102 sets the continuation rate of the ART given in the regular BB gaming state, on condition that the normal BB gaming state has been reached within a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 20 games). A relatively high privilege may be given to the ART given in the normal BB gaming state, for example, by making it relatively high (for example, selecting a continuation rate of 80%).

In addition, the sub CPU 102 performs an effect suggesting whether or not the ART has been given over a predetermined number of unit games (for example, 7 games) before the end of the normal BB game state, and the next game of the final game or the final game. The advantageous game imparting notification period is provided to inform whether or not the ART has been imparted in the game.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 does not perform the lottery as to whether or not to give ART during the advantageous game grant notification period, but does the lottery as to whether or not to grant ART during the advantageous game grant notification period. It may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102, as a specific effect, for example, the advantageous game imparting notification period, or as a special game state, for example, the special operation BB is operating, the stop operation game. The description will be made assuming that the stop operation game prohibition means for prohibiting execution of the above is configured, but the stop operation game may be executed even during the advantageous game imparting notification period or the operation of the special BB.

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

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

The liquid crystal reel includes a band representing a region including three liquid crystal patterns, and three liquid crystal patterns vertically arranged on the band. That is, the liquid crystal design causes the player to recognize whether or not each winning combination has been won, like the design displayed on the display window 4.

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

As described above, the sub CPU 102, as images related to the effects of the game, images for notifying the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in "AT", images related to the stop operation game, and liquid crystal reels for effects. The effect image display control means for causing the liquid crystal display device 11 to display the image (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as “effect image”).

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

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

<Design placement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 8 represents an arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines a correspondence relationship between 20 symbol positions “0” to “19” and symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

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

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

Here, "BAR1", "BAR2", and "BAR3" may be symbols which the player can recognize like the same symbol, as long as the main CPU 93 can identify them as internally different symbols. Similarly, "CLR1", "CLR2", "CLR3", "CLR4", "CLR5", "CLR6", and "CLR7" are the same if the main CPU 93 can identify them as internally different symbols. It may be a pattern that can be recognized by the player like the pattern of.

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

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

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

In the symbol code table, "1" is assigned as the symbol code for the "BAR1" symbol. Further, "2" is assigned as the symbol code for the "BAR2" symbol. Further, "3" is assigned as the symbol code for the "BAR3" symbol.

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

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 is a combination of symbols identified by storage area identification data (not shown) (hereinafter referred to as “combination”) and the number of medals to be paid out when the combination is displayed on the activated line. Are associated with. In the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a name and a brief description (remark) are attached to each combination for easy understanding of the invention.

For example, when the combination of "BAR1-BAR1-BAR1" called "C_BB_01" is displayed along the activated line, the medal is not paid out, but the special BB is activated. That is, when "C_BB_01" is displayed along the activated line, the main game state shifts to the special BB operation state.

Further, when the combination of "BAR2-BAR2-BAR2" called "C_BB_02" is displayed along the activated line, no medals are paid out, but the same color BB is activated. That is, when "C_BB_02" is displayed along the activated line, the main game state shifts to the same color BB operating state. The same applies to "C_BB_03".

When a combination of "BAR2-BAR2-BAR3" called "C_BB_04" is displayed along the activated line, no medals are paid out, but the different color BB is activated. That is, when "C_BB_04" is displayed along the activated line, the main game state shifts to the different color BB operating state. The same applies to "C_BB_05" to "C_BB_09".

When a combination of "CLR5-CLR6-CLR6" called "C_REP_R_01" is displayed along the activated line, replay (replay) is activated. The same applies to "C_REP_R_02" to "C_REP_R_17".

When a combination of "CLR5-CLR5-CLR7" called "C_REP_RT1" is displayed along the activated line, the replay (replay) is activated.

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

When a combination of "CLR5-CLR7-CLR7" called "C_REP_RT3_01" is displayed along the activated line, a replay (replay) is activated. The same applies to "C_REP_RT3_02" to "C_REP_RT2_05".

When the combination of "CLR6-CLR5-CLR7" called "C_BEL_M9" is displayed along the activated line, nine medals are paid out.

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

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

When the combination of "BAR1-CLR7-BAR1" called "C_CHR_M2_01" is displayed along the activated line, two medals are paid out. The same applies to "C_CHR_M2_02" to "C_CHR_M2_16".

When a combination of "BAR1-CLR7-CLR7" called "C_CHR_M1_01" is displayed along the activated line, one medal is paid out. The same applies to "C_CHR_M1_02" to "C_CHR_M1_04".

When a combination of "CLR5-CLR1-CLR1" called "C_BEL_J_01" is displayed along the activated line, one medal is paid out. The same applies to "C_BEL_J_02" to "C_BEL_J_16".

When a combination of "CLR1-CLR6-CLR1" called "C_BEL_H_01" is displayed along the activated line, one medal is paid out. The same applies to "C_BEL_H_02" to "C_BEL_H_32".

<Combination table by flag>
The flag-by-flag combination tables shown in FIGS. 13 to 16 show combinations that are permitted to be displayed on the activated line corresponding to the internal winning combination. The internal winning combination in the present embodiment includes “F_normal rep 1”, “F_normal rep 2”, “F_normal rep 3”, “F_normal rep 4”, “F_RT2 transition rep 123”, “F_RT2 transition rep”. 132", "F_RT2 transition lip 213", "F_RT2 transition lip 231", "F_RT2 transition lip 312", "F_RT2 transition lip 321", "F_RT maintenance lip 123", "F_RT maintenance lip 132", "F_RT maintenance lip 213". , "F_RT maintenance lip 231", "F_RT maintenance lip 312", "F_RT maintenance lip 321", "F_RT3 transition lip 123", "F_RT3 transition lip 132", "F_RT3 transition lip 213", "F_RT3 transition lip 231". , “F_RT3 transition lip 312”, “F_RT3 transition lip 321”, “F_chance lip”, “F_common bell”, “F_left bell 1”, “F_left bell 2”, “F_left bell 3”, “F_” Left bell 4", "F_ left bell 5", "F_ left bell 6", "F_ left bell 7", "F_ left bell 8", "F_ middle bell 1", "F_ middle bell 2", "F_ middle" Bell 3”, “F_Middle Bell 4”, “F_Middle Bell 5”, “F_Middle Bell 6”, “F_Middle Bell 7”, “F_Middle Bell 8”, “F_Right Bell 1”, “F_Right Bell” 2", "F_right bell 3", "F_right bell 4", "F_right bell 5", "F_right bell 6", "F_right bell 7", "F_right bell 8", "F_weak watermelon" , “F_strong watermelon”, “F_weak che”, “F_strong che”, “F_medium che”, “F_RB hand 1”, “F_BB1”, “F_BB2”, “F_BB3”, “F_BB4”, “F_BB5”. , “F_BB6”, “F_BB7”, “F_BB8” and “F_BB9”.

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

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

When the internal winning combination is "F_left bell 1", the main CPU 93 causes the "C_BEL_M9", "C_BEL_H_01", "C_BEL_H_06", "C_BEL_H_25", "C_BEL_H_30", and "R_HAZ_01" to "R_HAZ_12". Allow the combination to be displayed on the active line.

<Internal lottery table>
The plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 17 to 34 are stored in the main ROM 94 in correspondence with each game state and each inserted number, and show the winning probability of each flag with the denominator being 65536 for each of settings 1 to 6. There is. In particular, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery table when the number of input is “3” will be described.

Here, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show an internal lottery table at the time of playing three cards in the RT0 game state when the main game state is not the BB (special BB, same color BB, different color BB) game state but the general game state. There is. For example, in any of the settings 1 to 6 in FIGS. 17 and 18, the probability of “F_BB1” is “1/65536”, and the probability of “F_normal rep 1” being internally won is “8514/65536”. It is.

Further, FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 show the internal lottery table at the time of playing three cards in the RT1 gaming state when the main gaming state is the general gaming state which is not the BB gaming state. Similarly, FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 show the internal lottery table at the time of playing three cards in the RT2 game state when the main game state is in the normal game state, and FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show the main game state in the normal game state. In, there is shown an internal lottery table at the time of three-piece play when the RT game state is in the RT3 game state.

Further, FIG. 25 shows an internal lottery table at the time of three-piece win in the BB1 carryover state in which the combination of “F_BB1” is internally won and the combination of “C_BB_01” is not yet displayed. Similarly, FIGS. 26 to 33 show the internal lottery tables when three cards are applied in the BB2 carryover state to the BB9 carryover state, respectively.

Here, the BB1 carryover state, the BB3 carryover state, the BB4 carryover state, the BB6 carryover state, and the BB8 carryover state are RT5 game states. Therefore, the internal lottery tables in these carry-over states have different types of BB flags being carried over, but the winning probabilities of the respective flags are the same.

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

In addition, in FIG. 34, a combination of any of "C_BB_01" to "C_BB_09" is displayed, and the internal lottery in the case of shifting to any of the BB gaming states of "special BB", "same color BB" and "different color BB" is shown. Shows the table.

<Direction game lock lottery table>
The effect game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 35 shows the probability that the lock number for each effect is selected for the internal winning combination (including the display eye).

In the present embodiment, when the lock number is 0, it indicates that the lock is non-win, and the main CPU 93 does not lock. When the lock number is 1, the main CPU 93 maintains the stopped state of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for a certain period of time (for example, 30566 msec) when the start lever 16 is operated, and then the reels 3L, 3C. , 3R rotate normally.

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

When the lock number is 3, the main CPU 93 maintains the stopped state of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for a certain period of time, triggered by the operation of the start lever 16, and then sets the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to normal. Spins the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at a low speed in the opposite direction, and after performing a series of operations for maintaining the stopped state of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R for a plurality of times, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate normally.

The description of the lock-related operation of the main CPU 93 when the lock numbers are 4 to 7 is omitted. However, when the lock numbers are 1 to 7, the main CPU 93 satisfies a predetermined release condition (for example, a predetermined time period). Until the elapse of time), the game operation is invalidated, and the effect according to the lock number by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is executed.

In addition, the main CPU 93 configures a specific winning combination number counting means for counting the number of times “F_normal rep 1” to “F_normal rep 4” are determined as internal winning combinations as a specific winning combination, and the counted number is a specific number. When this happens, the lock means for performing a predetermined lock is configured.

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

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

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

Further, the main CPU 93 constitutes a specific number determining means for determining a specific number, and the fact that the counted number becomes the specific number or that the special combination is determined as an internal winning combination is established. As a condition, a specific number is decided.

Here, the special combination is whether or not to give an ART such as “F_weak watermelon”, “F_strong watermelon”, “F_chance lip”, “F_weak che”, “F_strong che”, and “F_medium che”. It is the role that gives the opportunity to be determined by lottery.

Hereinafter, in a unit game in which the number of times the main CPU 93 has counted is a specific number, when a combination of symbols corresponding to "F_normal rep 1" to "F_normal rep 4" is displayed on the activated line, The displayed eye is called the "cycle opportunity eye."

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

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

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

The description of the winning probability of the lock number for the internal winning combination below is omitted. It should be noted that “same color BB+F_chance lip” indicates that the “same color BB” and “F_chance lip” have been internally won, and the same applies to others. Further, "(RT4) F_chance rep" indicates that "F_chance rep" has been internally won when the main game state is the RT4 game state, and the others are the same.

<1st cycle chance mode lottery table>
The first cycle chance mode lottery table shown in FIG. 36 is referred to by the main CPU 93 that determines that the specific condition is satisfied due to the setting change, and one cycle chance is selected from the modes 0 to 3 as the management state. The probability that the eye mode is determined is shown.

For example, in the first cycle chance mode random determination table shown in FIG. 36, the probability that mode 0 is determined is “190/256”, the probability that mode 1 is determined is “1/256”, and the mode 2 is Is 64/256, and the probability that mode 3 is determined is 1/256.

<Second cycle chance mode lottery table>
The second cycle chance mode lottery table shown in FIG. 37 is referred to by the main CPU 93 which has determined that the specific condition has been established due to the internal winning of the special winning combination when the main gaming state is the RT3 gaming state. The second cycle chance mode lottery table shows the respective transfer probabilities for the transfer destination cycle chance mode and the transfer destination cycle chance mode.

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

Similarly, when the cycle chance mode is mode 1, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transfer destination cycle chance mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 is determined is “239. /256”, the probability that the mode 2 is determined is “1/256”, and the probability that the mode 3 is determined is “16/256”.

When the cycle chance mode is mode 2, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transfer destination cycle chance mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 is determined is “0/ 256”, the probability that the mode 2 is determined is “128/256”, and the probability that the mode 3 is determined is “128/256”.

When the cycle chance mode is mode 3, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transfer destination cycle opportunity mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 is determined is “0/ 256", the probability that the mode 2 is determined is "0/256", and the probability that the mode 3 is determined is "256/256".

<3rd cycle chance mode lottery table>
In the third cycle chance mode lottery table shown in FIG. 38, when the main game state is the RT3 game state, the main CPU 93 determines that the specific condition is satisfied because the displayed eye becomes the “cycle opportunity number”. Referenced. The third cycle chance mode lottery table shows each transfer probability for the transfer destination cycle chance mode and the transfer destination cycle chance mode.

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

Similarly, when the cycle chance mode is mode 1, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transition destination cycle chance mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 is determined is “247. /256", the probability that the mode 2 is determined is "1/256", and the probability that the mode 3 is determined is "8/256".

When the cycle chance mode is mode 2, the probability that mode 0 is determined as the transfer destination cycle chance mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 is determined is “247/ 256", the probability that the mode 2 is determined is "1/256", and the probability that the mode 3 is determined is "8/256".

When the cycle chance mode is mode 3, the probability that mode 0 will be determined as the destination cycle opportunity mode is “0/256”, and the probability that mode 1 will be determined is “38/ 256", the probability that the mode 2 is determined is "1/256", and the probability that the mode 3 is determined is "217/256".

<Lottery table for the number of ceilings in the cycle chance>
The cycle chance ceiling number lottery table shown in FIGS. 39 and 40 shows the probability that the ceiling number is determined as the specific number counted by the main CPU 93 in the cycle chance mode.

For example, the number of ceilings “1” is determined with a probability of “512/65536” when the cycle chance mode is mode 0, and is determined as “4/65536” when the cycle chance mode is mode 1. Probability is determined with a probability of "64/65536" when the cycle chance mode is mode 2, and with a probability of "24576/65536" when the cycle chance mode is mode 3. It

Similarly, the ceiling number “10” is determined with the probability of “512/65536” when the cycle chance mode is mode 0, and is “4/65536” when the cycle chance mode is mode 1. If the cycle chance mode is mode 2, it is determined with the probability of “64960/65536”, and if the cycle chance mode is mode 3, it is determined with the probability of “0/65536”. To be done.

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

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

<Internal winning combination storage area>
In the internal winning combination storing area, data (bit) corresponding to the internal winning combination associated with the combination is set to 1 and other data is reset to 0 in the flag-based combination tables shown in FIGS. 13 to 16. To be done.

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

<Design code storage area>
The symbol code storage area is allocated by the number of effective lines, and in each symbol code storage area, data that can be displayed along each effective line is set to 1, and depending on the stop position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Then, the data corresponding to the combination which cannot be displayed along the effective line is reset to 0.

<Storage area for carryover combination>
The carryover combination storage area stores data relating to the carryover combination. For example, on condition that the main game state has become the carry-over state (between BB flags) of each BB, the bit of the carry-over combination storing area corresponding to the BB in the carry-over state is set to "1", and the BB is operated. The relevant bit is reset to “0” under the condition.

<Game status flag storage area>
The data relating to the main gaming state and the RT gaming state is stored in the gaming state flag storage area. For example, on condition that the main gaming state has become the BB gaming state, the corresponding bit in the gaming state flag storage area is set to "1" and the other bits are reset to "0".

Similarly, on condition that the RT gaming state has become the RT0 gaming state, the corresponding bit of the gaming state flag storage area is set to "1" and the other bits are reset to "0".

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

In the present embodiment, the effective stop buttons refer to the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and capable of detecting the stop operation by the main CPU 93.

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

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

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

[Data table stored in sub ROM]
<Regular ART lottery table>
In the normal ART lottery table shown in FIG. 41, the winning probability of ART for the internal winning combination when the sub game state is the normal gaming state is shown for each setting.

For example, in the setting 1, "Loss" that is not won to any internal winning combination, as well as "Special BB", "BB" (excluding "Special BB"), "Press order Lip", "Common Lip", "Chance Lip + BB", "Push Order Bell", "Common Bell", "Weak Watermelon + BB", "Strong Watermelon + BB", "Weak Che + BB", "Strong Che + BB", "Medium Che +" In the case of "Special BB" and "Medium Cho + BB", ART is not won.

In setting 1, if the internal winning combination is “chance rep”, the ART winning is performed with a probability of “128/32768”, and if the internal winning combination is “cycle chance rep”, the probability is “4096/32768”. If the internal winning combination is "weak watermelon", the winning probability is "8/32768", and if the internal winning combination is "strong watermelon", the probability is "256/32768". If the internal winning combination is "weak Che", the ART winning is performed with a probability of "8/32768", and if the internal winning combination is "strong Che", the probability is "1638/32768". If the internal winning combination is “Medium Choi”, the ART winning is performed with a probability of “32768/32768”.

<BB lottery ART lottery table>
In the BB winning ART lottery table shown in FIG. 42, the winning probability of the ART given when the winning combination of the BB is won when the sub gaming state is the normal gaming state is shown for each setting for the BB mode. ing.

For example, in the BB winning ART lottery table, in the setting 1, when the BB mode is “red 7_fantasy”, the probability of “8050/32768” is to win the ART, and the BB mode is “red 7_fate”. In some cases, there is a probability of "15492/32768" to win the ART. If the BB mode is "red 7 _ referee", there is a probability of "2800/32768" to win the ART and the BB mode has "red". In case of “7_back trial”, there is a probability of “1780/32768” to win the ART.

If the BB mode is "Blue 7_Fantasy", there is a probability of "17980/32768" to win the ART, and if the BB mode is "Blue 7_Fate", the probability is "32768/32768". If the BB mode is "Blue 7_Referee", the player wins ART with a probability of "7074/32768", and if the BB mode is "Blue 7_Referee", "5148" Wins ART with a probability of "/32768".

<Winning loop mode lottery table>
In the prize winning loop mode lottery table shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, when the sub game state is the normal game state, the selection probability of the ART loop mode when the ART prize is given when the winning combination of BB is won is obtained. Each setting is shown for the BB mode.

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

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

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

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

<Re-entry lottery table>
In the re-entry lottery table shown in FIG. 45, the winning probability of ART when the sub game state is the normal BB game state and the ART is not won, the presence/absence of execution of the stop operation game, and the ring of the stop operation game The probability that a combination with a number will be selected is shown for the BB mode.

For example, when the BB mode is “red 7_fantasy”, there is a probability of “27678/32768” that ART is not won and the stop operation game is not executed. When the BB mode is “red 7_fantasy”, there is a probability of “400/32768” that the ART is not won, and the stop operation game using the ring 1 is executed. In this case, the ART is not won regardless of the result of the stop operation game.

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

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

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

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

In the loop mode transfer lottery table, since the probability that the transfer destination loop mode is lower than the transfer source loop mode is set to 0, when the loop mode is transferred by referring to the loop mode transfer lottery table, , The user stays in the loop mode of the transition source or shifts to a loop mode higher than the loop mode of the transition source.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The types of symbols stipulated in the normal liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table are "blank", "blue 7", "red 7", "white 7", "BAR", "door", "plum lip", and "watermelon". , "Bell" and "cherry". The "door" symbol is a special symbol that is converted into a symbol other than the "door" symbol at a predetermined timing.

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

In addition to "Blank", "Door", "Plum Lip", "Watermelon", "Bell", and "Cherry", "Chance Lip" is available as the type of symbol specified in the lock 2 execution liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table. Contains.

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

In addition to “Blank”, “Door”, “Plum Lip”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “Cherry” and “Chance Lip”, the types of symbols defined in the lock 3 execution LCD reel symbol arrangement table Contains the "soul of the ring".

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

For example, in the liquid crystal reel stop table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, the internal winning combination is a weak watermelon, and the symbol position indicating the middle stop operation position in the liquid crystal reel when the left reel 3L is pressed as the first stop operation. It shows the correspondence between the number of sliding frames representing the variation amount of the liquid crystal symbol after the stop operation is detected, the conversion rule of the liquid crystal symbol, and its conversion timing.

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

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

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

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

For example, in FIG. 53, when the symbol position is 3, the liquid crystal symbol is not converted, and when the symbol position is 4, the “door” symbol whose liquid crystal symbol code displayed on the liquid crystal reel is 5 is , Is converted into a "watermelon" symbol having a liquid crystal symbol code of 7.

This conversion is performed when the conversion timing is “immediate conversion”, when the liquid crystal reel of the corresponding liquid crystal pattern is stopped, and when the conversion timing is “post-conversion”, all the liquid crystal reels This is done when the is stopped.

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

For example, among the liquid crystal reel stop tables provided according to the line for aligning the “watermelon” symbols, FIG. 55 is a liquid crystal reel stop table for aligning the “watermelon” symbols in the middle stage, and FIGS. It is a liquid crystal reel stop table that arranges the "watermelon" symbols in a downward-right direction.

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

Further, when the stop operation of the left reel 3L is performed, if the "watermelon" symbol is stopped only on the upper stage of the left liquid crystal reel, the "watermelon" symbols can be aligned in the lower right direction or the upper stage. , When the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R is stopped, the "watermelon" symbols including the liquid crystal reel stop tables shown in FIGS. 56 and 57 are drawn from the plurality of liquid crystal reel stop tables that are aligned in the lower right direction or the upper row by lottery or the like. The sub CPU 102 refers to the selected liquid crystal reel stop table.

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

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

For example, the normal-time liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 50 has been described as representing the arrangement of the liquid crystal symbols of each liquid crystal reel, but the normal-time liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table actually stored in the sub-ROM 103 is: The array of the liquid crystal design code which specifies the production design of each liquid crystal reel is shown.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal pattern used in the pachi-slot machine 1 is, as described above, "blank", "blue 7", "red 7", "white 7", "BAR", "door", "plum lip". , “Watermelon”, “bell”, “cherry”, “soul of ring” and “chance lip”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The voice types in the present embodiment are defined as "male 1 voice", "female 1 voice", "female 2 voice" and "female 3 voice". For example, in the case of setting 1, "male 1 voice" is selected with a probability of "19268/32767", "woman 1 voice" is selected with a probability of "12000/32767", and probability of "1500/32767" is selected. "Female 2 voice" is selected, and "Female 3 voice" is not selected.

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

Also, "Female 3 voice" is selected with a probability of "13/32768" in setting 5, selected with a probability of "103/32768" in setting 6, and is not selected in other settings. If "Female 3 voices" is selected, it is determined that the setting is 5 or 6.

In this manner, the player can estimate the set value according to the type of voice selected when the result of the stop operation game is successful before the needle makes one round on the ring in the stop operation game. it can.

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

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

First, when the pachi-slot machine 1 is powered on, the main CPU 93 executes a power-on process shown in FIG. 62 (S10). In this power-on process, it is determined whether the backup is normal or the setting change is appropriately performed, and the initialization process is executed according to the determination result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For example, for each symbol on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, when the corresponding symbol is stop permission, the attraction priority data is stored in the attraction priority data storage area based on the priority table, and the stop failure is not permitted. In the case of permission (for example, when a winning combination that has not been internally won is won), data indicating stop prohibition is stored in the attraction-in priority data storage area.

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

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

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

More specifically, the data in the symbol code storage area is directly copied to the display combination storage area. At that time, the symbol combination table is referred to and the payout number is obtained. By this winning prize search processing, a combination of symbols displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R by specifying that all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped is specified.

Next, the main CPU 93 executes an RT transition process for transitioning the RT gaming state according to the symbol combination displayed on the pay line according to the transition condition shown in the state transition diagram shown in FIG. 6 ( S24).

Next, the main CPU 93 executes the payout of the number of medals according to the displayed symbol combination, based on the result of the prize search processing (S25). Along with the medal payout process, the hopper device 43 is controlled and the credit number is updated based on the payout number counter.

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the main CPU 93 stores the set value and the like of the pachi-slot machine 1 and the checksum value calculated from the set value and the like in the main RAM 95 as backup data when the power is turned off, and the determination process at power-on (S30). At, the setting values and checksum values stored in the main RAM 95 are read.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the power-on error processing, the main CPU 93 displays an error display or the like that the backup is not normal. Note that the main CPU 93 does not release the error state by operating the stop release switch or the reset switch when the backup is in an abnormal state (backup error), and a new setting change is made. Only if the error condition is cleared.

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

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

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

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

Subsequently, the main CPU 93 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control board 41 to the sub control board 42, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area assigned to the main RAM 95. A transmission process is executed (S52). Here, the medal insertion command data represents, for example, whether or not a medal has been inserted, the value of the inserted number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the like.

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

If it is determined in step S50 that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 93 is in a state in which reception of medals has been prohibited from the previous unit game, and therefore processing relating to reception of medals. Does not run.

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

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

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

Next, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not it is possible to insert medals or credit (S58). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 satisfies the condition that the number of inserted cards is three and the credit is 50, or that the automatic insertion process of step S51 is executed. Sometimes, it is determined that medals cannot be inserted or credited, and when the condition is not satisfied, medals can be inserted or credited.

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

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

That is, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number at which the unit game can be started according to the game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is three.

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

Here, when it is determined that the start switch 64 is not on (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the process of step S55. On the other hand, when determining that the start switch 64 is on (YES), the main CPU 93 prohibits the reception of medals (S62), and ends the medal reception/start check processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When determining in step S85 that the value of the carryover combination storing area is “0” (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the internal lottery process. On the other hand, when determining that the value of the carryover combination storing area is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 93 executes the game state flag shifting process shown in FIG. 65 (S86), and ends the internal lottery process.

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

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

When determining in step S90 that BB2, BB5, BB7 or BB9 is stored in the carryover combination storing area (YES), the main CPU 93 sets the RT4 gaming state as the RT gaming state (S91). In this process, the main CPU 93 sets the bit corresponding to the "RT4 gaming state" in the gaming state flag storage area to "1".

When determining in step S90 that none of BB2, BB5, BB7, or BB9 is stored in the carryover combination storing area (NO), the main CPU 93 causes the main carryover combination storing area to include BB1, BB3, BB4, and BB6. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not BB8 is stored (S92). In this processing, it is determined whether or not the bit corresponding to "BB1", "BB3", "BB4", "BB6" or "BB8" in the carryover combination storing area is set to "1".

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

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

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

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not any one of “F_normal rep 1” to “F_normal rep 4” has been internally won as a specific winning combination (S101). Here, when it is determined that none of the “F_normal rep 1” to “F_normal rep 4” is internally won (NO), the main CPU 93 refers to the effect game lock lottery table shown in FIG. 35. Then, the effect game lock lottery for determining the lock number by the lottery with the probability according to the internal winning combination is executed (S102).

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

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

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

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

When it is determined in step S101 that any of "F_normal rep 1" to "F_normal rep 4" is internally won (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether the RT game state is the RT3 game state. It is determined whether or not (S107).

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

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

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

<Reel stop initial setting processing>
67 is a flowchart showing the reel stop initializing process executed in step S16 of the main control process shown in FIG. 61.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this attraction-in priority data acquisition processing, the attraction-in priority selected in step S212 is for a winning combination in which the corresponding bit is 1 in the display combination storing area and the corresponding bit is 1 in the internal winning combination storing area. The priority table is acquired by referring to the priority table.

In the attraction priority data acquisition process, for the symbol position that causes a false prize when stopped, "Stop prohibited" (000H) is set, and internal winning is not made, but even if stopped, it does not result in a false prize. For the symbol position, "stoppable" (001H) is set.

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

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

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

<Incoming priority table selection process>
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the attraction-in priority table selection processing executed in step S212 of the attraction-in priority storage processing shown in FIG.

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

On the other hand, when determining that the attraction-in priority table selection data is not set (NO), the main CPU 93 sets the attraction-in priority table corresponding to the attraction-in priority table number (S232), and the attraction-in priority table. The selection process ends.

<Symbol code storage processing>
70 is a flow chart showing the symbol code storage processing executed in step S214 of the pull-in priority storage processing shown in FIG. 68 and step S259 of the reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 71.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether the main gaming state is the BB operating state, that is, whether the BB operating state flag stored in the gaming state flag storage area is on (S280).

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, in step S282, when it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than "0", that is, the value of the bonus end number counter is equal to or greater than "0" (NO), the main CPU 93 causes the winning. The value of the number-of-times counter and the value of the number-of-games-allowed counter are decremented by "1" (step S286).

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

On the other hand, when the value of the winning number counter and the possible game number counter is “0”, the main CPU 93 executes the RB ending process for turning off the RB operation state flag (step S289), and the bonus end checking process. To finish.

<Bonus activation check process>
73 is a flowchart showing the bonus operation check process executed in step S28 of the main control process shown in FIG. 61.

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

When determining that the RB is in operation (YES), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RB is not operating (NO), the RB operating process for operating the RB is executed (step S292), and the bonus operation checking process is ended. In the RB operation process, the main CPU 93 turns on the RB game state flag, sets "1" in the winning number counter, and sets "1" in the available game number counter, for example.

On the other hand, when determining in step S290 that the main gaming state is not the BB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not the combination corresponding to "BB" is displayed along the activated line ( Step S293).

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

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

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

When determining that any replay has not been displayed (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, when determining that any of the replays is displayed (YES), the main CPU 93 issues an automatic insertion request so that the automatic insertion process is executed in S51 of the medal acceptance/start check process shown in FIG. (S298), the bonus operation check process ends.

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

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

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

More specifically, the main CPU 93 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. In addition, the main CPU 93 controls the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation to stop rotating in response to the stop operation.

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

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

An interrupt that occurs periodically is generated every 1.1172 msec, but since new command data is not transmitted during the transmission of command data, actually, about 17 msec (15 interrupts) is generated. Command data is transmitted to the sub CPU 102 at intervals.

Specifically, if the command data transmission speed is 4800 bps, 80 bits/80 bits of data in which a start bit and a stop bit are added to every 8 bits are transmitted with respect to 8 bytes of command data. 4800 bps=16.666, that is, about 17 msec is required, and therefore command data is actually transmitted to the sub CPU 102 at intervals of about 17 msec (15 interrupts).

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

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

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

In this way, by making it possible to compare the state of the input port one interrupt before and the state of the current input port, the main CPU 93 can confirm the state of both input ports. Then, it is checked whether or not the state of the input port has changed, for example, whether or not the MAX bet button 14 or the 1 bet button 15 has been pressed.

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

In this embodiment, on-edge means a state at the time when the button is pressed, off-edge means a state at the time when the button is released, and in the state where the button is still pressed from the on-edge state. In the next interrupt cycle, the on-edge state is released, and similarly, the off-edge state becomes the off-edge state only when the button is released.

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

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

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is a vacancy in the transmission port (S340). Here, when it is determined that there is no free space in the transmission port (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the data transmission process. It should be noted that the state in which the transmission port is full indicates that the main CPU 93 is currently transmitting command data to the sub CPU 102.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the transmission port has a space (YES), the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is transmission data as command data to be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 (S341).

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 93 uses the serial communication function built in the main CPU 93 to transmit the command data to the sub CPU 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control board 41 has a serial communication circuit. May be provided, and the command data may be transmitted to the sub CPU 102 by the serial communication circuit.

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

First, the main CPU 93 determines whether or not there is a free space in the communication data storage area (S360). Here, if it is determined that there is no free space in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 93 ends the non-operation command communication data storage processing.

On the other hand, when determining that there is a free space in the communication data storage area (YES), the main CPU 93 stores the no-operation command (data of 1 Byte) at the beginning (+0) of the free area in the communication data storage area (S361). ).

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

Next, the main CPU 93 creates SUM data (sum value) of the data (+0 to +6) stored in steps S361 and S362, and stores the sum data in the area (+7) following the area in which the port state of the communication data storage area is stored. The created SUM data is stored (S363), and the non-operation command communication data storage processing ends.

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

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

<Power-on process>
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing a power-on process of the sub CPU 102 when the power is turned on.

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

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

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

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 activates the main board communication task shown in FIG. 84 (S376). In the main board communication task, the sub CPU 102 determines the effect to be performed by the pachi-slot machine 1 in accordance with the reception and analysis of the command transmitted from the main control board 41.

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a power failure recovery process (S378). In the power interruption recovery process, the process performed when the sub-control board 42 is returned from a state in which power is not supplied to the sub-control board 42 is executed by the sub CPU 102.

For example, in the power failure recovery processing, the work area of the sub RAM 104, particularly the initialization of the DRAM that constitutes the sub RAM 104, the processing of checking the consistency of the backup area with a checksum, and the copying of data from the backup area to the work area are performed. And so on.

<Lamp control task>
79 is a flowchart showing the lamp control task started in step S371 of the power-on process shown in FIG. 78.

First, the sub CPU 102 executes a lamp-related data initialization process (S380). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes a ramp data analysis process (S381). The lamp data analysis process is performed by a plurality of effect LEDs provided in various places of the pachi-slot machine 1 (for example, an LED group 25 for effect arranged on a decorative member, a backlight (not shown) arranged on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). Control data for lighting and extinguishing each LED and the lamp effect according to the registration data of ().

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

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

<Sound control task>
FIG. 80 is a flow chart showing the sound control task started in step S373 of the power-on processing shown in FIG.

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is the time to receive the winning operation command from the reception of the winning operation command to the reception of the next command (S391). When it is determined that the winning operation command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the replay winning sound changing process shown in FIG. 81 (S392) and the setting suggesting sound outputting process shown in FIG. 82 ( S393).

In step S391, when it is determined that it is not time to receive the winning operation command (NO), or after executing the process of step S393, the sub CPU 102 executes a sound data analysis process (S394). The sound data analysis process generates sound data corresponding to the registration data to be output to the speakers 23L and 23R provided in the pachi-slot machine 1.

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

Although omitted in FIG. 80, the processing of the sound control task returns to step S391 because the processing cycle waits after the sound effect execution processing is executed (33 msec-(33 msec−(step S391 to step S391). Since the sum of the execution times of the processes in S395)=waiting time) comes later, the sound control task is processed in 33 msec units.

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

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

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

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

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

In this way, the sub CPU 102 constitutes winning sound changing means for changing the replay winning sound when the replay wins in accordance with the number of ceilings. The winning sound changing means changes the winning sound at the time of winning the replay according to the number of ceilings.

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

In addition to the stepwise change of the replay winning sound according to the number of ceilings, the sub CPU 102 may change the replay winning sound on condition that the number of ceilings reaches a predetermined number. Good.

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

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

On the other hand, when determining that the stop operation game in-execution flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the setting suggestive sound lottery flag indicating whether or not to randomly select the setting suggestive sound is on. A judgment is made (S411).

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

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

<Main task>
83 is a flowchart showing the main task started in step S375 of the power-on process shown in FIG. 78.

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stop operation game in-execution flag is on (S421). If the sub CPU 102 determines that the stop operation game in-execution flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the frame rate of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 to 60 fps as the second frame rate, and executes the drawing thread process. The execution cycle of is set to 16 msec (S422).

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

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

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

First, the sub CPU 102 initializes the communication message queue assigned to the sub RAM 104 (S490).

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when determining that the valid command is received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the received command is a regular command, creates game information from the received command, and creates the created game information. Is stored in the sub RAM 104 (S495). Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the command analysis process shown in FIG. 85 (S496), and returns the process of the main board communication task to step S491.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the sub CPU 102 executes an animation task management process (S512). Specifically, when the animation data is determined by the animation data determination process and the animation data is registered, the sub CPU 102 selects an image to be displayed for the determined effect (for example, animation data for effect data). Or 3D polygon data that moves in the moving image data) and management information of the display order thereof are constructed to manage the order of images displayed in various effects. After executing the anime task management process, the sub CPU 102 returns the process of the anime task to step S510.

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

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

The sub CPU 102 receives the command regarding the progress of the game transmitted by the main CPU 93, and generates the game progress information based on the type of the command and the order thereof. Thus, the sub CPU 102 constitutes a game progress information generating means.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102, except for the no-operation command and the error command, is a command related to the progress of the game, such as a start command, a reel rotation start command, and a reel stop command indicating that the first stop reel stops, The commands are received in the order of a reel stop command indicating that the second stop reel stops, a reel stop command indicating that the third stop reel stops, and a winning operation command.

The sub CPU 102 determines whether or not a command sequence is abnormal by determining whether or not a command is received in this order. When it is determined that a command sequence is abnormal, the sub CPU 104 of the sub RAM 104 Set the "sequence" error in the error management area.

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

For example, when the sub CPU 102 receives a start command in a state where the winning operation command has not been received in the previous unit game, or receives the winning operation command after receiving the reel stop command twice, Judge that an error has occurred in the command sequence.

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

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

In this way, the sub CPU 102 in the present embodiment constitutes an error detecting means for detecting an error.

When the setting change flag is in the OFF state, it means that the pachi-slot machine 1 has not been initialized as at the time of shipment from the factory. Specifically, the SRAM configuring the sub RAM 104 has been cleared. Represents.

For this reason, the sub CPU 102 has an abnormal operation (for example, goto action) in the sub control circuit 101 on condition that the start command is received without receiving the initialization command from the main control circuit 91 even once. Detect that.

In step S517, when it is determined that the power failure detection abnormality flag is ON, the setting change flag is OFF, or an abnormality has occurred in the command sequence (YES), the sub CPU 102 causes the pachi-slot machine 1 to operate. Is operating in an abnormal state, the sub-startup abnormal state flag is turned on (S518), and the command consistency determination processing ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the power failure detection abnormality flag is not in the ON state, the setting change flag is not in the OFF state, and the command sequence has no abnormality (NO), the sub CPU 102 causes the pachi-slot machine 1 to operate normally. In this state, the sub-startup abnormal state flag is turned off (S519), and the command consistency determination process ends.

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

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

<Production content determination processing>
88 and 89 are flowcharts showing the effect contents determination processing executed in step S501 of the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 85.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received (S530). If it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes initialization command reception processing (S531), and ends the effect content determination processing. In the process at the time of receiving the initialization command, for example, the sub RAM 104 is cleared, and at the same time, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the initialization command including the presence/absence of the change of the setting value, the information of the setting value, etc. Set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the process at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the reel stop command including, for example, the type of the reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces (or the planned stop position), etc. is set. It

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<Processing when a start command is received>
FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing the start command reception process executed in step S536 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 88.

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

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

Here, when it is determined that the sub game state is the BB game state during ART (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the BB lottery process during ART shown in FIG. 92 (S653).

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

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

When it is determined that the sub game state is the normal game state (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes the during-normal process shown in FIG. 101 (S657). When it is determined in step S656 that the sub game state is not the normal game state (NO), or after the process of step S651, S653, S655 or S657 is performed, the sub CPU 102 produces the start command reception effect shown in FIG. A correction process is executed (S658), and the start command reception process is ended.

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

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

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

When determining that the loop upper limit flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 refers to the loop mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, and with the probability associated with the current loop mode, ART CPU The loop mode is randomly selected (S663), and the normal BB random determination process is ended.

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

<BB lottery process during ART>
FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing the BB lottery process during ART which is executed in step S653 of the process at the time of receiving the start command shown in FIG.

The sub CPU 102 refers to the BB addition lottery table in ART shown in FIG. 49, and randomly selects the number of games to be added to the number of ART games (number of unit games) with the probability associated with the BB mode (S670). , The BB lottery process during ART ends.

<Processing when winning command is received>
FIG. 93 is a flow chart showing a winning operation command receiving process which is executed in step S543 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 89.

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

When it is determined that the ART flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the sub game state to the ART game state (S692), and ends the winning operation command reception process.

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

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

When it is determined that the sub game state is the normal state (YES), the sub CPU 102 refers to the prize winning loop mode lottery table shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, and is associated with the setting and the BB mode. The loop mode is determined with the above probability (S695). Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the sub game state to the normal BB game state (S696), and ends the winning operation command reception process.

When it is determined in step S694 that the sub gaming state is not the normal state (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the sub gaming state to the BB gaming state during ART (S697), and ends the winning operation command reception process. ..

<Processing when no operation command is received>
FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing the non-operation command reception process executed in step S549 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 89.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S701, when it is determined that the sub game state is not the normal BB game state (NO), in step S705, when it is determined that the sub game state is not the ART BB game state (NO), or step S704 or S706. After executing the processing of (1), the sub CPU 102 acquires the operation state data of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R from the non-operation command (S707), and ends the non-operation command reception processing.

<Normal BB game state setting process>
FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing the normal BB game state setting processing executed in step S702 of the non-operation command reception processing shown in FIG.

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

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

When it is determined that the winning of ART is not won (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the normal BB game state setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning of the ART is awarded (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag (S714), and ends the normal BB game state setting process.

<Normal BB game state determination process>
FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing the normal BB game state determination processing executed in step S704 of the non-operation command reception processing shown in FIG. 94.

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

On the other hand, when determining that the ART flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the loop upper limit flag is on (S722). When determining that the loop upper limit flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the loop mode transition determination process shown in FIG. 98 (S723), and ends the normal BB game state determination process.

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

<Re-entry determination processing>
97 is a flowchart showing the re-entry determination process executed in step S721 of the normal BB game state determination process shown in FIG. 96.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the success flag indicating that the result of the stop operation game is successful is ON (S730). When it is determined that the success flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the reentry determination process.

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

When it is determined that the ART is not awarded (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the reentry determination process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning of the ART is awarded (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the ART flag (S732), and ends the reentry determination process.

<Loop mode transition determination processing>
FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing the loop mode transition determination processing executed in step S723 of the normal BB game state determination processing shown in FIG. 96.

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

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

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

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

<Stock determination processing>
99 is a flowchart showing the stock determination process executed in step S724 of the normal BB game state determination process shown in FIG. 96.

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that the success flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stock 1 is won in the lottery in the normal BB lottery process shown in FIG. 91 in step S664. (S751).

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

<BB game state determination process during ART>
FIG. 100 is a flow chart showing the BB game state determination process during ART which is executed in step S706 of the process when no operation command is received shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

<Normal processing>
FIG. 101 is a flowchart showing the normal processing executed in step S657 of the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 90.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the ART flag is on (S780). When it is determined that the ART flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 refers to the normal ART lottery table shown in FIG. 41, and with the probability according to the internal winning combination including the setting and the cycle chance lip, Whether or not the ART is given is randomly determined (S781), and it is determined whether or not the ART is won (S782).

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

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

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

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

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

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

The second effect image is a special reel used when locked. Specifically, the second effect image is a reel in which symbols are arranged according to the lock 2 execution liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 51, or the lock 3 execution liquid crystal reel symbol arrangement shown in FIG. It represents a reel on which the symbols are arranged according to the table.

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

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 makes the ART even more advantageous (for example, the continuation rate is 80 when the winning combination of the bonus game is determined to be the internal winning combination in the state where the sub CPU 102 has won the ART. It is determined by lottery whether or not to execute the advantageous precursor sign game which can be set to %). The special stage indicates that the advantageous sign precursor game is being performed.

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

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 executes the liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing shown in FIG. 107 (S803). In the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process, the sub CPU 102 stops the fluctuation of the liquid crystal pattern under the constraint from the stop operation detected by the stop switch 17S to the stop of the fluctuation of the symbol displayed in the display window 4. ..

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

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

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the start command is received from the start command is received until the next command is received, and whether the lock number included in the start command is 2 or 3. (S810).

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

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

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

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

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

When determining that the step value is less than 85 (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the step value (S815), and the main CPU obtains in step S707 of the non-operation command reception process shown in FIG. 94. It is determined whether or not the lock frame count value obtained by converting the lock time included in the operation state data of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R into frames and the step value match (S816).

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

That is, in S817, the sub CPU 102 increases the transparency of the image on the normal reel and decreases the transparency of the image on the special reel. After executing the processing of step S817, the sub CPU 102 ends the lock-time liquid crystal reel change processing.

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

When determining that the lock number is 3 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the step value is less than 128 (S819). When it is determined that the step value is not less than 128 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the locked liquid crystal reel change process.

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

When it is determined that the lock frame count value and the step value match (YES), the sub CPU 102 increases the alpha value of the image of the normal reel by 2 and decreases the alpha value of the image of the special reel by 2 (S822). ). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the alpha value of the image of the normal reel is 256 or more, or the alpha value of the image of the special reel is less than 0 (S823).

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

When it is determined in step S816 or S821 that the lock frame count value and the step value do not match (NO), or in step S823, the alpha value of the image of the normal reel is 256 or more, or the image of the special reel is displayed. If the sub CPU 102 determines that the alpha value of is less than 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image of the normal reel to 255 and the alpha value of the image of the special reel to 0 (S824). , The liquid crystal reel change process at the time of locking is finished.

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

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is time to move to the special stage (S830). When it is determined that the special stage has been reached (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image of the liquid crystal reel band to 127 (S831).

That is, in step S831, the sub CPU 102 sets the transparency of the image on the strip of the liquid crystal reel to 50%. After executing the processing of step S831, the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage liquid crystal reel change processing.

When it is determined in step S830 that it is not the time to move to the special stage (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether it is the time to end the special stage (S832). When it is determined that the special stage is finished (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image of the liquid crystal reel band to 255 (S833).

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

When it is determined in step S832 that it is not the end of the special stage (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the special stage is being stayed and is in the unlocked state in which the lock effect is not performed. (S834).

When it is determined that the special stage is not being stayed or that the special stage is not unlocked (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process. When it is determined that the special stage is being stayed and the lock state is not set (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the alpha value of the image of the strip of the liquid crystal reel is 127 (S835). ..

When it is determined that the alpha value of the image on the strip of the liquid crystal reel is 127 (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage liquid crystal reel changing process. When determining that the alpha value of the image of the liquid crystal reel band is not 127 (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image of the liquid crystal reel band to 127 (S836), and performs special stage liquid crystal reel change processing. To finish.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, in step S852, sub CPU 102 causes any of the seven symbols selected in advance from “blue 7”, “red 7” or “white 7” to be displayed side by side. Note that the sub CPU 102 may display 7 sets on a line other than the upper stage of the liquid crystal reel in step S852. In short, the sub CPU 102 may display a special combination of liquid crystal symbols on a specific line of the liquid crystal reel in step S852.

When it is determined in step S851 that the power failure detection abnormality flag is not off or the setting change flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 causes the sub CPU 102 to align any liquid crystal pattern on any line. The non-uniformity is displayed on the liquid crystal reel (S853), and the liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing ends.

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

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

When it is determined that the command sequence error is occurring (YES), the sub CPU 102 causes the liquid crystal reels to display the variations as a combination of special liquid crystal symbols (S855), and ends the liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing. ..

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

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

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

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 determines the display symbol of the liquid crystal reel based on the determined liquid crystal reel stop table and the pressed position (S859). Here, the sub CPU 102 is a combination of symbols displayed in the display window 4 specified by the type (identification information) of the reel stopped by the reel stop command, the stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or the planned stop position). When it is determined that the combination of the liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the above cannot be drawn, the variation amount of the liquid crystal symbols after the stop operation is detected may be changed.

That is, when the sub CPU 102 determines that the combination of liquid crystal symbols corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed in the display window 4 cannot be drawn, the sub CPU 102 changes the stop control of the liquid crystal reels from the normal control to the slip control. You may

More specifically, when the sub CPU 102 determines that it is not possible to pull in the liquid crystal symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination displayed in the display window 4, the determined liquid crystal reel stop table is shown in FIG. 54 may be changed from the liquid crystal reel stop table for normal control shown in FIG. 54 to the liquid crystal reel stop table for sliding control shown in FIG.

After executing the processing of step S859, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not there is a symbol to be converted among the determined symbols on the liquid crystal reel (S860). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 refers to the liquid crystal reel stop table, an example of which is shown in FIGS. 53 to 57, to determine whether or not there is a “door” symbol to be converted in the determined display symbols of the liquid crystal reel. And judge.

When it is determined that there is no “door” symbol to be converted in the display symbols on the liquid crystal reel (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process. When determining that there is a "door" symbol to be converted in the display symbols of the liquid crystal reels (YES), the sub CPU 102 follows the "door" symbol according to the liquid crystal reel stop table illustrated in FIGS. 53 to 57. A symbol conversion process for converting symbols is executed (S861), and the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process ends.

When determining in step S856 that the winning operation command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines the combination of the display symbols of the liquid crystal reels displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 and the processing of steps S858 to S861. It is determined whether or not the combination of display symbols on the liquid crystal reels (hereinafter, also referred to as "internally established liquid crystal symbol combination") is matched (S862).

When it is determined that the combination of the display symbols of the liquid crystal reels and the internally established liquid crystal symbol combination match (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the liquid crystal reel rotation stop process. When it is determined that the combination of the display symbols on the liquid crystal reel and the internally established liquid crystal symbol combination do not match (NO), the sub CPU 102 causes the combination of the display symbols on the liquid crystal reel and the internally established liquid crystal symbol combination to match. The design of the liquid crystal reel is changed (S863), and the liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing ends.

For example, in step S862, the sub CPU 102, when the internally realized liquid crystal symbol combination does not represent the “watermelon” symbol combination, but the liquid crystal reel display symbol combination represents the “watermelon” symbol combination. In step S863, the symbol of the liquid crystal reel is changed so that the symbol combination of the liquid crystal reel does not represent the combination of the “watermelon” symbols.

On the contrary, in step S862, the sub CPU 102 does not represent the combination of the “watermelon” symbols, although the combination of the internally realized liquid crystal symbols represents the combination of the “watermelon” symbols. In this case, in step S863, the symbol of the liquid crystal reel is changed so that the symbol combination of the liquid crystal reel represents the combination of the "watermelon" symbols.

Thus, the sub CPU 102, the effect design determination means for determining the combination of the liquid crystal symbols to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, and the determined combination of the liquid crystal symbols does not match the combination of the liquid crystal symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. In this case, the effect symbol changing means for changing at least one liquid crystal symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 is configured.

The effect symbol determination means internally determines the combination of liquid crystal symbols to be displayed on the liquid crystal reel. Specifically, like the processing of steps S858 and S859 in the above-described liquid crystal reel rotation stop processing, the liquid crystal reel stop table is determined according to the internal winning combination, the liquid crystal reel type, and the stop table, and the determined liquid crystal reel table is determined. According to the effective operation timing of each stop button 17L, 17C, 17R, the display symbol of the liquid crystal reel is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

When determining that the stop position result is stored in the backup area (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the second stop position result is stored in the backup area (S903). Here, if the second stop position result is stored in the backup area, it can be determined that the stop operation game is interrupted due to power interruption or the like after the second stop operation in the stop operation game is performed.

When it is determined that the second stop position result is not stored in the backup area (NO), it is possible to determine that the stop operation game is interrupted after the first stop operation in the stop operation game is performed, and thus the sub CPU 102 , The first stop position result and the remaining two needles that rotate from the initial position are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 (S904), the stop position result stored in the backup area is cleared (S905), and the stop operation is performed. The game display process ends.

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

In addition, in steps S904 and S906, when the remaining needle is rotated from the initial position, that is, when the stop operation result stored in the backup area is reflected in the stop operation game and the stop operation game is restarted, Alternatively, the execution of the stop operation game may be started based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition such as the operation of the start lever 16.

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

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

Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stop operation game content number is 0 as a result of the stop operation game content number lottery process (S910). When determining that the stop operation game content number is 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns off the stop operation game in-execution flag (S911), and ends the stop operation game display processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When determining that the reel stop command does not represent the first stop (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the received reel stop command represents the second stop (S922). When the sub CPU 102 determines that the reel stop command represents the first stop (YES), the sub CPU 102 causes the liquid crystal display device 11 to stop the display, and stores the second stop position result in the backup area (S923). ), the stop operation game display process is ended.

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

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

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

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the stop operation game in-execution flag is on (S930). When it is determined that the stop operation game in-execution flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the stop operation game determination process.

When determining that the stop operation game in-execution flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 102 refers to the stop operation game content number stored in the sub RAM 104, and determines whether or not the ring 13 is selected. Yes (S931).

Note that in the stop operation game success area table shown in FIG. 59, the ring 13 has all areas associated with the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R as valid areas, so the stop operation game always succeeds. .. Furthermore, the ring 13 allows the stop operation game to succeed even if the stop operation is detected before the stop operation game is started.

Therefore, if it is determined that the ring 13 is selected (YES), the sub CPU 102 turns on the success flag (S932), and ends the stop operation game determination process. If it is determined that the ring 13 is not selected (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the winning command (S933).

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

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

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

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

<Performance correction process when receiving a start command>
FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing the start command reception effect correction processing executed in step S658 of the start command reception processing shown in FIG. 90.

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

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

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

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

In this way, the sub CPU 102 that executes the same-system effect correction process, the short lock array change correction process, the fireworks pattern effect correction process, the fixed effect correction process, the battle losing effect correction process, and the battle losing effect correction process responds to the effect. When the condition is satisfied, an effect conversion unit that executes effect conversion processing for changing or invalidating the effect is configured.

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

<Production history storage processing>
112 is a flowchart showing the effect history storage process executed in step S533 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 88.

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

In the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 102 saves the effect group number and the effect number of the previous unit game in the effect history storage area, by discarding the effect group number and the effect number of 11 games or less, the latest one. The effect group numbers and effect numbers for the past 10 games are saved in the effect history saving area.

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

First, the sub CPU 102, the effect group number of the current unit game determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111, and the effect group number of the previous unit game stored in the effect history storage area. It is determined whether or not are equal (S970).

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

When it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the same-system effect correction process. When it is determined that the bonus or ART is not won (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the effect stage is the normal stage (S972).

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

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 has been described as performing the lottery of ART with reference to the normal ART lottery table shown in FIG. 41 and the BB winning ART lottery table shown in FIG. 42. The ROM 103 stores a normal ART lottery table and a BB winning ART lottery table according to the lottery mode, and the sub CPU 102 switches the reference table according to the lottery mode switched when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Good. In step S973, the sub CPU 102 is described as taking the lottery mode of either the low-probability mode or the high-probability mode.

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

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

In addition, when it is determined to execute the scenario reproduction and the continuous effect, the sub CPU 102 determines a series of effect group numbers and effect numbers, and performs effects corresponding to the determined effect group numbers and effect numbers. Execute in unit game.

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

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

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

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

When it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are associated with the liquid crystal reel change effect (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the lock number is 0 (S981).

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

When determining that the crossfade effect has not been determined (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the short lock array change correction process. When determining that the crossfade effect has been determined (YES), the sub CPU 102 executes effect conversion processing (S983), and ends the short lock array change correction processing. In the effect conversion process, when changing the effect, the sub CPU 102 changes the display mode of the liquid crystal reel to an effect that does not change.

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

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

In the present embodiment, the fireworks pattern effect is a high-expectation effect with relatively high expectation that the player is in an advantageous state, such as bonus game and ART, and fireworks are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. It refers to the effect of displaying images of characters and objects of patterns.

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

When it is determined that the firework pattern effect has not been executed as the effect in the latest 5 games (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the firework pattern effect correction process. When it is determined that the firework pattern effect has been executed as the effect in the latest 5 games (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the bonus or ART is won (S992).

When it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the firework pattern effect correction process. When the sub CPU 102 determines that it is not in a state of winning either the bonus or the ART (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes effect conversion processing (S993), and ends the firework pattern effect correction processing. In the effect conversion process, when changing the effect, the sub CPU 102 changes the effect to a different effect from the firework pattern effect.

<Definite production correction processing>
FIG. 116 is a flow chart showing the finalized effect correction process executed in step S954 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction process shown in FIG. 111 are associated with the fixed effect (S1000).

In the present embodiment, the finalized effect is an effect for notifying that the player has been determined to be in an advantageous state, and represents, for example, that the player has been determined to be in an advantageous state. It refers to an effect of displaying an image of a character or an object on the liquid crystal display device 11.

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

When it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the finalized effect correction process. When it is determined that the bonus or ART is not won (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the effect conversion process (S1002), and ends the finalized effect correction process. In the effect conversion process, when changing the effect, the sub CPU 102 changes the effect to a different effect from the finalized effect.

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

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

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

When it is determined that the bonus or the ART is continuously won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the battle losing effect correction process. When it is determined that the bonus is not won or the continuation of the ART is not achieved (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes the effect conversion process (S1012), and ends the battle losing effect correction process.

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

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

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the start command reception effect correction processing shown in FIG. 111 are associated with the special stage transition effect (S1020). .. The special stage transition effect refers to an effect indicating that the advantageous game precursor game has started.

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

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

When it is determined that the bonus or ART is won (YES), the sub CPU 102 ends the special stage transition effect correction process. If it is determined that the bonus or ART is not won (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes effect conversion processing (S1022), and ends the special stage transition effect correction processing.

<Yellow notification correction processing>
FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing the yellow notification correction process executed in step S541 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 88.

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

When it is determined that the internal winning combination is the push order bell (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines that the effect group number and the effect number determined in step S950 of the effect correction process upon start command reception shown in FIG. 111 are yellow. It is determined whether or not it is associated with the notification correction process (S1031).
When it is determined that the effect group number and the effect number are not associated with the yellow notification correction processing (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the yellow notification correction processing.

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

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

In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the determination process of steps S104 and S107 of the periodic chance replay lottery process shown in FIG. 66 may be omitted. With such a configuration, the main CPU 93 can update the cycle chance mode and the number of ceilings even when the RT game state is not the RT3 game state, and lock the effect for the cycle chance. Become.

As described above, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs the predetermined lock when the number of times of determining the specific winning combination as the internal winning combination reaches the specific number, and whether to give the ART. Is determined by lottery.

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

Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment locks a predetermined lock in each unit game until it is decided to give an ART, by selecting a winning combination having a relatively high winning probability as a specific winning combination. The player can be expected to be hit, and the player can be expected to be given an ART each time a predetermined lock is performed. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can maintain the interest of the player in the game until it is decided to give the ART.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the specific number in the game immediately after the special winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by re-determining the specific number when the special winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination. Since the number of times when the winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination is prevented from becoming a specific number, it is possible to prevent excessive lottery as to whether or not to give an ART.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the number of times the specific winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination is the specific number, during the ART, a predetermined lock is performed and the number of the ARTs to be granted is set. Determined by lottery.

Therefore, even if the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines a specific winning combination as an internal winning combination during ART, it does not perform lottery each time whether or not the number of granted ARTs is increased. A relatively high winning combination can be a specific winning combination.

Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment makes the player expect that a predetermined lock will be performed in each unit game during ART by making the winning combination having a relatively high winning probability a specific winning combination. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of granted ARTs will increase each time a predetermined lock is performed. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can maintain the interest of the player with respect to the game during the advantageous game.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment locks a predetermined number of times when the number of times the specific combination is determined as the internal winning combination is within the advantageous game grant number determination period during ART. While performing, the number of granted ARTs is increased by increasing the number of unit games during the advantageous game grant number determination period.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of granted ARTs will increase by performing the predetermined lock during the advantageous game granted number determination period, and the ART When the number of grants increases, it is possible to expect the player to further increase the number of ART grants in each subsequent unit game of ART. Therefore, the game for the game in the advantageous game grant number determination period during ART People's interests can be improved.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment uses a specific winning combination as a re-playing operating character whose winning probability increases during ART, so that a predetermined lock is performed in each unit game during ART. You can expect the player.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment gives an ART when the advantageous game giving condition is satisfied during the special game, and continues the predetermined operation in the advantageous game giving state where the ART is given during the special game. If the rate increase condition is met, the ART continuation rate is increased within the range of the upper limit continuation rate or less, and the predetermined advantageous game is given in the continuation rate upper limit state in which the ART continuation rate becomes the upper limit continuation rate during the special game. When the condition for adding the number of times is satisfied, the number of times of giving ART is added to change the value as the privilege for ART is given, so that the interest of the player during the special game is prevented from being lowered. can do.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can expect the player to be provided with an ART when a special game operation winning combination is won, and continues the ART from the time when the special game is operated. Since it is possible to expect the player to increase the rate, it is possible to improve the interest of the player during the special game.

Further, since the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the result of the stop operation game being successful as the advantageous game giving condition, the continuation rate increasing condition, and the advantageous game giving number addition condition, The interest of the player can be improved.

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

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the third condition is established in the BB in-art game state during ART, the third condition regarding the ART is given to the first condition in the normal BB game state or Since the privilege different from the case where the second condition is satisfied is provided, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from being lowered during the special game operated during the ART.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the result of the stop operation game is success as the first condition, the second condition, and the third condition for giving the first privilege, the second privilege, and the third privilege, respectively. Since this includes the facts, the interest of the player during the special game can be improved.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the stop operation game in which it is determined whether or not the player has succeeded at the timing of the stop operation by the player after the internal winning combination is determined, the ART. Is given. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can direct the player's attention to the operation after the internal winning combination in the unit game is determined.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment prohibits execution of the stop operation game as a specific effect on condition that it is in the advantageous game imparting notification period, so that when the specific effect is being executed. By executing the stop operation game, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and a specific effect from hindering the stop operation game.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a special game state, prohibits execution of the stop operation game on condition that the special BB is in operation, so the effect in the special game state Can be prevented from interfering with the stop operation game.

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

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the special stop operation game, even if the stop operation is detected before the stop operation game is started, it is determined that the stop operation game is successful. Therefore, even if a stop operation that determines a failure in another stop operation game is performed, it is determined that the special stop operation game has succeeded. It is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the stop operation game is successful, if the stop operation in the stop operation game satisfies a predetermined condition, the performance suggesting the set value is executed, It is possible to increase the player's interest in the stop operation after the internal winning combination in the game is determined.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment executes an effect that suggests a set value when the stop operation game is successful within a predetermined time after the execution of the stop operation game is started. It is possible to let the player choose whether to perform the stop operation game with certainty or to complete the stop operation game in a short time in order to execute the effect that suggests the set value. It is possible to increase the player's interest in the stop operation after the internal winning combination in the game is determined.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment outputs voices having different occurrence probabilities depending on the set value as the effect indicating the set value, so that the player performs the more times the effect indicating the set value is executed. Since the accuracy of the estimated set value is increased, it is possible to increase the player's interest in making the stop operation game successful in a short time.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment smoothly moves the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 by relatively increasing the frame rate of the image for timing the stop operation in the stop operation game. By setting the frame rate of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 relatively low when the stop operation game is not in progress, the capacity of the storage medium required to store the data of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 Suppress.

Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows the player to control the timing of the stop operation without increasing the capacity of the storage medium required to store the image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. It can be made easier.

Further, when the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment returns from the power interruption during the stop operation game, the stop operation game is executed by reflecting the determination result stored in the backup area. Since the stop operation before the power is cut off is not invalidated, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation for the game from decreasing.

Further, when the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment returns from the power interruption during the stop operation game, the determination result stored in the backup area is reflected in the stop operation game, and then the stop operation game is restarted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the success of the stop operation game from becoming difficult.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment saves the result of the stop operation game in the backup area in order to start the stop operation game from the time of the power failure when the power is interrupted during the stop operation game. Since it only needs to be set, it is possible to simplify the processing when the power is restored.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the power is cut off during the stop operation game, the stop operation game is started to be executed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. It is possible to prevent the stop operation game from being started before the game can be started.

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

Further, when switching the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 as the effect, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment raises the transparency of the effect image before the change and changes the effect after the change. By lowering the transparency of the image, it takes a longer time to switch the effect images, so that the player can surely recognize the effect by the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when performing the effect of switching the display mode of the liquid crystal pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, in order to take a long time for this switching, the liquid crystal pattern is changed. The player can be surely made to recognize the effect of switching the display mode.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment completes the switching of the effect images when there is a delay in the switching of the effect images, and therefore, the movement and effect of a part of the symbol displayed in the display window 4 It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the timing shift from the movement of the image.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment stops the fluctuation of the liquid crystal symbol under the restriction on the control of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L from the detection of the stop operation until the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable feeling given to the player.

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

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is displayed in the display window 4 under the restriction on the control of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L from when the stop operation is detected until the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped. Even if it is not possible to pull in the combination of liquid crystal symbols according to the combination of symbols, by changing the "door" symbol as a special symbol among the liquid crystal symbols, the liquid crystal symbol according to the combination of symbols displayed in the display window 4 The combination of can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is displayed in the display window 4 under the restriction on the control of the reels 3R, 3C, 3L from when the stop operation is detected until the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped. Even if it is not possible to pull in the liquid crystal symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination, by changing the variation amount when stopping the liquid crystal symbol, the liquid crystal symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination displayed in the display window 4 Can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when an error is detected, the liquid crystal pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 in a special combination, so that the error can be recognized without requiring complicated work. You can

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the progress of an illegal game is detected, the liquid crystal symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 in a special combination. It is possible to recognize the progress of various games.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a normal power-on state is detected, liquid crystal symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 in a special combination, so that no complicated work is required. It can be recognized that the power is turned on normally.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may or may not display the background on the liquid crystal reel band by changing the transparency of the liquid crystal reel band displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. Since the effect can be performed, the processing load of the effect using the liquid crystal display device 11 can be reduced.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to match the timing at which the liquid crystal symbols start to change with the timing at which the reels 3R, 3C, 3L start to rotate, thereby reducing the feeling of strangeness given to the player. be able to.

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

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is triggered by the fact that the number of times that a specific combination (“F_normal rep 1” to “F_normal rep 4”) is determined as an internal winning combination reaches a specific number. A predetermined lock is performed and it is determined whether or not the ART is given.

Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can make the player expect that a predetermined lock will be performed, and the player will be given an ART every time the predetermined lock is performed. You can expect it. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can maintain the player's interest in the game until the ART is given.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes the winning sound when the specific winning combination is won according to the number of times the specific winning combination is won. The interest can be improved.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes the winning sound when the specific winning is won in stages according to the number of times the specific winning is entered, so that the winning sound when the specific winning is won Each time you change, the player will gradually recognize that the number of times the specific role has won is close to the number of times the predetermined lock is performed, so that the player's interest in the winning sound when the specific role is won is increased. Can be improved.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by changing the winning sound when a specific winning combination is won, on condition that the number of times the specific winning combination has entered is a predetermined number less than the specific number, Since the player is made aware that the number of winnings of the winning combination is close to the number of times a predetermined lock is performed, it is possible to improve the player's interest in winning sound when a specific winning combination is won.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment changes or invalidates an effect that cannot give a player an appropriate sense of expectation with respect to the game state so as to give an appropriate expectation. Thus, it is possible to give the player an appropriate sense of expectation for the effect, and prevent the player's interest from being lowered.

Further, since the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not execute the effect similar to the executed effect within the predetermined unit game, the player's expectation for the effect similar to the executed effect is reduced. It is possible to prevent it.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs display control by not performing the effect of changing the display mode of the liquid crystal symbol when the liquid crystal reel is switched from the normal reel to the special reel. In order to prevent the processing load from increasing, it is possible to smoothly switch the liquid crystal reels.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is an advantageous game even though the player has executed a high-expectation effect in which the expectation of being in an advantageous state (for example, bonus game or ART) is relatively high. It is possible to prevent the player's interest from being deteriorated, because the situation that does not become a state is not continuously generated within a predetermined unit game.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the player is in an advantageous state in a state in which an effect indicating that the player has not been determined to be in an advantageous state is determined. In addition, since the effect indicating that the advantageous state has not been determined is not performed, it is possible to prevent the effect that is not consistent with the game state from being executed.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is in an advantageous state when the player is not determined to be in an advantageous state and an effect representing an advantageous state is determined. Since the effect that indicates that is not performed is not performed, it is possible to prevent the effect that does not match the game state from being executed.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not perform the effect indicating that the advantageous game precursor sign game has started in a state where it has not been decided to execute the advantageous game precursor sign game, and thus matches the gaming state. It is possible to prevent execution of a production that is not performed.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the case where a stop operation contrary to the stop operation is performed despite the advantageous stop operation being notified to the player by the effect, Since the notification of the stop operation is interrupted, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the effect representing the unnecessary stop operation.

In addition, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs a predetermined lock when the number of times that a specific winning combination is determined as an internal winning combination reaches a specific number, and randomly determines whether or not to give an ART. However, the predetermined lock may be performed and the ART may be given when the number of times of determining the specific winning combination as the internal winning combination reaches the specific number.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 102 determines that in the lock liquid crystal reel change process shown in FIGS. 103 and 104, a shift such as a delay occurs in switching the liquid crystal reel with respect to the lock frame count value. As a condition, the description has been made on the assumption that the switching of the liquid crystal reels is completed.

On the other hand, the sub CPU 102, on the condition that the liquid crystal reels are deviated from the lock frame count value, as in the modification of the lock liquid crystal reel change process shown in FIGS. 125 and 126. The switching speed of the liquid crystal reels may be changed so that the switching of the liquid crystal reels is completed within a predetermined time within the lock time.

<Liquid crystal reel change processing when locked (modification)>
125 and 126 are flowcharts showing a modification of the locked liquid crystal reel changing process shown in FIGS. 103 and 104.

First, the sub CPU 102 determines whether the start command is received from the start command is received until the next command is received, and whether the lock number included in the start command is 2 or 3. (S1050).

As described above, when the lock number is 2, the main CPU 93 executes the lock effect for 3100 msec, and when the lock number is 3, executes the lock effect for 5900 msec.

In step S1050, when the start command is received and it is determined that the lock number included in the start command is 2 or 3 (YES), the sub CPU 102 indicates the progress degree of the liquid crystal reel change process. The step value is set to 0 (S1051).

Next, the sub CPU 102 superimposes the image of the special reel whose alpha value is the initial value of 255 (totally transparent) on the image of the normal reel (S1052). Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the lock number included in the start command is 2 (S1053).

When determining that the lock number is 2 (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the maximum step value, which is the maximum step value indicating the progress degree of the liquid crystal reel changing process, to 85 (S1054). The maximum step value defines a predetermined time which is a time taken to switch the liquid crystal reels.

Next, the sub CPU 102 sets the increase/decrease value of the alpha value to 3 (S1055), and ends the locked liquid crystal reel changing process. In this way, the change speed of the liquid crystal reels is changed by changing the increase/decrease value of the alpha value.

When the sub CPU 102 determines that the lock number is not 2 (NO), the sub CPU 102 sets the maximum step value to 127 (S1056), sets the increase/decrease value of the alpha value to 2 (S1057), and changes the liquid crystal reel when locked. The process ends.

In step S1050, when it is determined that the start command is not received or the lock number included in the start command is not 2 or 3 (NO), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the lock number is 2 or 3. It is determined (S1058).

If it is determined that the lock number is not 2 or 3 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the locked liquid crystal reel changing process. When determining that the lock number is 2 or 3 (YES), the sub CPU 102 determines whether the step value is less than the maximum step value (S1059).

When it is determined that the step value is not less than the maximum step value (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the locked liquid crystal reel changing process. When determining that the step value is less than the maximum step value (YES), the sub CPU 102 adds 1 to the step value (S1060).

Next, the sub CPU 102 converts the lock time included in the operation state data of the main reels 3L, 3C, 3R acquired in step S707 of the non-operation command reception process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the step values match (S1061). Here, the lock time is an example of time related to the operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

If the sub CPU 102 determines that the lock frame count value and the step value do not match (NO), the sub CPU 102 executes an alpha based on the maximum step value, the lock frame count value, and the alpha value of the image of the special reel. The increase/decrease value is changed (S1062). Specifically, the sub CPU 102 changes the increase/decrease value of the alpha value with a value obtained by rounding up the alpha value/(maximum step value-lock frame count value) of the image of the special reel to an integer.

When it is determined that the lock frame count value and the step value match (YES) or after the processing of step S1062, the sub CPU 102 increases the alpha value of the image of the normal reel by the increase/decrease value, The alpha value of the reel image is decreased by the increase/decrease value (S1063).

Next, the sub CPU 102 determines whether or not the alpha value of the image of the normal reel is 256 or more, or the alpha value of the image of the special reel is less than 0 (S1064). When it is determined that the alpha value of the image on the normal reel is 256 or more or the alpha value of the image on the special reel is not less than 0 (NO), the sub CPU 102 ends the locked liquid crystal reel changing process. ..

When determining that the alpha value of the image of the normal reel is 256 or more or the alpha value of the image of the special reel is less than 0 (YES), the sub CPU 102 sets the alpha value of the image of the normal reel to 255. Then, the alpha value of the image on the special reel is set to 0 (S1065), and the lock-time liquid crystal reel changing process is ended.

As described above, when the sub CPU 102 executes the modified example of the lock-time liquid crystal reel changing process, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment requires that the lock frame count value and the step value no longer match. As, the increase/decrease value of the alpha value is changed so that the switching of the liquid crystal reel is completed within a predetermined time within the lock time.

As a result, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment eliminates the deviation of the switching of the liquid crystal reels with respect to the passage of the lock time as the time relating to the operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and thus the operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to a shift in the switching of the liquid crystal reels.

Further, in the present embodiment, various control processes have been described separately as the main control process executed by the main CPU 93 and the sub control process executed by the sub CPU 102. However, various processes included in the sub control process are executed by the main CPU 93. Alternatively, the sub CPU 102 may execute various processes included in the main control process.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is informed, the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is informed, but each reel 3L, 3C,. The stop position of 3R may be notified, or the combination of the stop order and the stop position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be notified.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the game machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachi-slot machine 1 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game machine according to the present invention is a pachinko machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. It can also be applied to other gaming machines such as gaming machines.

1 Pachi-slot machine (gaming machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel 4, 4L, 4C, 4R display window (symbol display means)
11 Liquid crystal display device (image display means)
17S stop switch (stop operation detection means)
23L, 23R speaker (audio output device)
51L, 51C, 51R Stepping motor (design variation means)
93 main CPU (internal winning combination determining means, reel stop control means, winning determination means, specific winning combination number counting means, locking means)
102 sub CPU (advantageous game grant determination means, game progress information generation means, stop operation game determination means, stop operation game determination means, stop operation game determination means, stop operation game prohibition means, setting suggestion production execution means, display control means, production Image display control means, error detection means, power-on detection means, effect symbol determination means, effect symbol change means, winning sound change means, effect execution means, effect determination means, effect conversion means)
105 Rendering Processor (Display Control Unit)

Claims (2)

With multiple reels with multiple symbols displayed,
A symbol display means for displaying a part of the symbols displayed on the reel,
Based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, a symbol variation means for varying the symbol by rotating the reel,
Internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations at a predetermined winning probability based on the establishment of the predetermined starting condition,
Stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels, for detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel,
Based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation of the reel is stopped so that it is displayed on the symbol display means. Reel stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol,
Image display means for displaying an image,
Effect image display control means for displaying an effect image for effect on the image display means,
Lock determining means for determining whether to execute a lock for invalidating a game operation by a player for a predetermined period when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Equipped with
The effect image display control means, in response to the lock deciding means deciding to execute the lock, the effect images to be displayed on the image display means from the first effect image over the period in which the lock is executed . When switching to the second effect image, the second effect image is made transparent and is superimposed on the first effect image, and the transparency of the first effect image is increased at a speed corresponding to the lock, The transparency of the second effect image is lowered at a speed according to the lock,
The condition that the deviation in the progression of the switching effect image has occurred, the so Ryosuru switching complete the effect image in the period in which the lock is performed on the lapse of time in accordance with the lock A gaming machine that changes the speed at which the effect images are switched. Said locking determining means, if you perform the lock, to determine the type of lock to be executed,
The effect image display control means causes the image display means to display a plurality of effect symbols related to the symbols displayed on the symbol varying means as the second effect image corresponding to each of the reels ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the arrangement of the effect symbols in the second effect image corresponding to each of the reels is different according to the type of the lock.

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