JP6782313B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a rotating drum type gaming machine (pachislot machine).

Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each surface, a game medal, a coin, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "medal") are inserted by a player, and the start lever is operated. , Detects that the start switch that requests the start of rotation of multiple reels and the stop button provided corresponding to each of the multiple reels are pressed by the player, and requests that the rotation of the corresponding reel be stopped. A stop switch that outputs a signal to be output, a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels and transmits each driving force to each reel, and a stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch. It is equipped with a reel control unit that controls the operation of each reel and rotates and stops each reel, and when it detects that the start lever has been operated, a lottery is performed based on a random number value, and the result of this lottery (hereinafter, "" There is known a so-called pachislot machine that stops the rotation of the reel based on the timing when it is detected that the stop button has been operated.

As a game machine of this type, a combination of symbols having the same or similar shape as the so-called bonus symbol and having a color different from the bonus symbol, for example, a combination of blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 called special replay When the stop display is displayed, there is a high probability that the replay related to the replay will be determined as the internal winning combination for a predetermined period (for example, 100 games) (hereinafter, simply referred to as "high RT (replay time)"). Is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In recent years, in such a game machine, in addition to the above-mentioned high RT, an assist time (hereinafter, simply referred to as “AT”) for notifying a specific internal winning combination (hereinafter, simply referred to as “small role”) related to medal payout is used. The one that operates is the mainstream. Such a state in which both the high RT and the AT are operated is called ART (assist replay time), and the player can win medals while the ART is operating as in the bonus game. it can.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-029414

The above-mentioned gaming machine has a problem that it is difficult to maintain the interest of the player when the game is not in a specific gaming state.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (3L, 3C, 3R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification information, and stops the variable display after starting the variable display on the plurality of reels. A game machine (pachislot machine 1) capable of deriving a result display and giving a privilege according to the result display, a start operation detecting means (start lever 6) capable of detecting a game start operation, and a specific combination. A combination determining means (main CPU 31) capable of determining a winning combination from a plurality of combinations including (pseudo-bonus replays BB rip and RB rip), and a combination corresponding to the plurality of reels, each reel is stopped. The stop operation detecting means (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7) R capable of detecting the stop operation for causing the reeling, the winning combination determined by the combination determining means, and the stop operation mode detected by the stop operation detecting means. Correspondingly, the stop control means (motor drive circuit 39, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R) for stopping the fluctuation display of the reel is provided, and the stop control means is a unit in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination. In the game, when the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means is the first stop operation mode, stop control for deriving a specific result display (for example, a symbol combination of BB rip 1 or BB rip 2 described later) is performed. In addition, when the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means is the second stop operation mode, stop control for deriving a normal result display different from the specific result display (for example, a symbol combination of a normal reel described later) is performed. A notification means (sub CPU 81) capable of notifying information indicating an appropriate stop operation mode, and a specific game state control means for controlling a specific game state in which the stop operation mode is notified by the notification means. And, it is determined whether or not the release condition is satisfied according to the lock control means that controls the start lock as a lock that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period and the winning combination determined by the combination determination means in the normal game state. When the release condition determining means to be performed, the first transition means for shifting to the specific game winning state when the cancellation condition is satisfied, and the execution condition of the specific game winning notification are satisfied in the specific game winning state. In the second transition means for shifting to the lock waiting state and the lock waiting state, the specific combination is determined as the winning combination, and the notification means notifies the first stop operation mode as an appropriate stop operation mode. Before the first stop operation mode is detected by the stop operation detection means in the unit game When the specific result display is derived, the start lock is executed, and when the second stop operation mode is detected by the stop operation detection means in the unit game and the normal result display is derived, the start lock is executed. a start lock execution unit does not execute the (main CPU 31), a countable counting means the number of remaining unit game which is controlled by the specific gaming state, a predetermined initial value to said counting means at the start of the specific game state The specific game state control means includes an initial value setting means for setting and an update means for updating the value of the counting means for each unit game during the specific game state, and the specific game state control means is specified after the execution of the start lock. The game state is started, and the specific game state is ended when the value of the counting means becomes 0. The notification means is used in the specific game state performed after the start lock is executed. , the specific combination is Ri notifiable der information indicative of the second stop operation mode is determined unit game as winning combination, the specific role in the specific game mode is determined as the winning combination, and the notification means In the unit game in which the information indicating the second operation mode is notified, the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means is the second stop operation mode, and when the normal result display is derived, the start It is characterized in that the time lock is not executed .

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention is predetermined when it internally wins any of a plurality of special winning combinations (watermelon, horn cherry, fixed combination, middle cherry) during a specific gaming state (ART state). When it is decided to freeze after the number of games is completed, the total value of the point values assigned in advance for each winning combination within a predetermined period until the predetermined number of games (5 games) is completed is calculated. calculate. The gaming machine according to the present invention determines any one of a plurality of reel actions of different types as a reel action associated with a freeze performed after a predetermined number of games are completed, based on the total value of the calculated point values. To do. Then, the gaming machine according to the present invention sets a predetermined number of games (20 games, 70 games, 140 games or 777 games) pre-allocated according to a determined type of one reel action in a specific gaming state. It is possible to add to the remaining number of games (70 games or 20 games) specified.

Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can enhance the interest in adding the number of games played in an advantageous gaming state, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the transition to the ART state.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when it is decided to perform the freeze, the symbol changing means rotates the reel with one reel action determined by the reel action determining means. It is configured.

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention can improve the playability for the game in a specific gaming state (ART state) and also raise the expectation for the development of the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the state which the protective panel of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention is removed. It is a figure which shows the structure of the front panel of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the reel lower part indicator of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the wiring of the external centralized terminal board of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the auxiliary control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition of the main game state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition of the ART gaming state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table (bonus) stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table (replay) stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table (small combination) stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for the general game state stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RT1 game state stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for a bonus stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the reel stop initial setting table stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority table selection table stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority table stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the priority order table stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the priority order table for the MB (middle bonus) game state stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the carry-over combination storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority data storage area stored in the main ROM in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows in order to explain the outline of each mode which stays in the ART game state of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 1 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 2 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 3 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 4 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 5 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 6 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 7 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 8 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode transition lottery table in mode 9 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the release game number lottery table in mode 1 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the release game number lottery table in mode 2 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the release game number lottery table in mode 3 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the release game number lottery table in mode 4 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the release game number lottery table in mode 5-7 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the release game number lottery table in mode 8 stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the release lottery table stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the short freeze lottery table at the time of transition of ART winning state stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the long freeze reservation lottery table at the time of transition of ART winning state stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the long freeze reservation lottery table in ART stored in the main ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the ART type notification distribution lottery table stored in the sub ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the normal navigation lottery table stored in the sub ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special navigation lottery table stored in the sub ROM of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the addition point lottery table in ART in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table at the time of the additional freeze in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the addition freeze reservation lottery table in ART in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of the main control processing of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the power-on processing which is executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the medal acceptance / start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal lottery processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the ART game state lottery processing which is executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in ART state executed in the ART game state lottery process shown in FIG. 65. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the ART winning state executed in the ART game state lottery processing shown in FIG. 65. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the ART winning state transition processing executed in the ART game state lottery processing shown in FIG. 65. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop initial setting processing executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the freeze processing at the start of a game executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pull-in priority order storage process which is executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 61 and the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the symbol code storage process executed in the pull-in priority order storage process shown in FIG. 71. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the pull-in priority table selection process executed in the pull-in priority order storage process shown in FIG. 71. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel stop control processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the priority pull-in control processing executed in the reel stop control processing shown in FIG. 74. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of ART-related processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lock process at the end of a game executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the bonus end check processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the bonus operation check processing executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the input port check process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 80. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the communication data transmission processing executed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the power-on processing of the sub CPU which constitutes the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the sound control task activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the lamp control task started in the power-on process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of process in the mother task which is started in the power-on process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of processing in the main task which is started in the mother task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process flow in the main board communication task started in the mother task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command analysis processing executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. 88. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the animation task started in the mother task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect content determination process executed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the start command reception processing executed in the effect content determination processing shown in FIG. 91. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning operation command reception processing which is executed in the effect content determination processing shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, a pachislot machine, which is an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Functional flow of pachislot machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the pachislot machine 1, when a medal (game medium) is inserted by a player and the start lever 6 is operated, a random number in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535) is generated. One value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from.

The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination. That is, the internal winning combination determining means has a predetermined probability from among a plurality of combinations based on the detection of the start operation of the unit game with respect to the start lever 6 by the start switch 6S (see FIG. 6) (establishment of a predetermined start condition). Determine the internal winning role.

By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning line as the effective line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, bonus (BB (big bonus)) operation, etc. are given to the player. Other than the so-called "loss" is provided.

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

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

However, in the MB (continuous operation device for the second type special accessory) game state, the corresponding reel is within 75 msec, which is the specified time from the time when at least one of the multiple stop buttons is pressed. Control is performed to stop the rotation of.

When the internal winning combination that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time to display the combination of the symbols as much as possible along the winning line. As described above, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces.

On the other hand, for combinations of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination, the reels are used within the maximum number of sliding pieces so that they will not be displayed along the winning line using the above specified time. Stop the rotation of 3L, 3C and 3R.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line is related to winning. Judge whether or not.

That is, the winning determination means determines the establishment or non-establishment of the winning combination according to the combination of the symbols stopped on the winning line based on the fact that the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped by the reel stop control means.

When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a medal. The above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game (one unit game) in the pachislot machine 1.

In the present embodiment, the reel stop operation (the operation of pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) that is first performed when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating is the first stop operation and the first stop operation. The stop operation performed after the first stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the stop operation performed after the second stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in the series of flows described above, the light output performed by the effect executing means (dot display 100 or front panel 110), the sound output performed by the speakers 9L, 9R, or a combination thereof. Various productions are performed using.

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, in addition to the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination described above, the disorder used for other lottery processing, for example, the mode transition lottery during the RT1 game state described later. Numerical values and random values for production (hereinafter, random values for production) are extracted.

When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU81 described later) determines by lottery what to execute this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means determines whether or not there is a prize when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, and when the rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. We will proceed with the execution of the production in conjunction with each opportunity such as when it is broken.

In this way, in the pachislot machine 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the effect content associated with the internal winning combination. It will be provided to the players to increase their interest.

In particular, in the pachi-slot machine 1, various effects are performed by using an effect executing means including a dot display 100 composed of a plurality of LEDs and a front panel 110 arranged in front of the dot display 100. Here, the front panel 110 is arbitrarily designed on the player side, and is configured so that the light from the LED of the dot display 100 can be transmitted through a part or all of the front panel 110.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the effect control means (sub-CPU81 described later) controls the lighting (lighting, blinking, extinguishing) of the dot display (LED) 100 according to a predetermined program, and designs the front panel 110. By illuminating, various effects are performed.

In the pachi-slot machine 1, the front panel 110 arranged in front of the dot display 100 is changed, and the control data for controlling the dot display 100 is changed, without changing the housing. It is also possible to perform different effects.

This concludes the description of the functional flow of the pachislot machine 1.

[Structure of pachislot]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment with the protective panel 5 removed.

This pachislot machine 1 is a game machine that plays a game using coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and other game media such as cards that are given to the player or that store information on the game value given to the player. However, in the following, it will be described as using a medal.

The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 for opening and closing the cabinet 60. A reel upper display 101 is provided at the uppermost part of the front of the front door 2. Further, a transparent protective panel 5 is provided substantially in the center of the front of the front door 2, and a reel effect indicator 103 and a side effect indicator 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the protective panel 5.

Further, inside the protective panel 5, as shown in FIG. 3, a dot display 100 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided in a substantially central upper portion. A horizontally long rectangular front panel 110 shown in FIG. 4 is arranged between the dot display 100 and the protective panel 5.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front panel 110 is configured to allow light from the LED of the dot display 100 to be transmitted in a part or all of the front panel 110, and a design imitating a pair of hibiscus patterns is applied to the front side of the panel. There is.

The hibiscus pattern is given a predetermined color and is illuminated by the dot display 100 to form a notification unit 111 for notifying the player of the predetermined information via the transparent protective panel 5.

The predetermined information notified by the notification unit 111 is locked when "pseudo-bonus replay 1 (BB rip)" or "pseudo-bonus replay 2 (RB rip)" is won during the ART winning state described later. For example, an ART winning notification (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “winning notification”) indicating that it has been decided to perform a lock at the start, which will be described later, is included. In this way, the notification unit 111 constitutes the notification means in cooperation with the sub CPU 81 described later.

For example, the notification unit 111 notifies the player that the ART described later is in an operable state. That is, the notification unit 111 is for notifying the player of the ART winning, which will be described later.

The design of the front panel 110 shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and the design of the front panel 110 can be changed as appropriate. By changing the design of the front panel 110, it is possible to notify the player of completely different information, and it is possible to perform a wide variety of effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, the front panel 110 having a design is arranged between the dot display 100 and the protective panel 5 in the effect using the dot display 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. A predetermined design may be applied to the adhesive sheet, and the sheet may be attached to the front surface (or back surface) of the front panel 110 to perform an effect using the dot display 100.

Returning to FIG. 3, the dot display 100 is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs in a horizontally long rectangular shape substantially the same as the shape of the front panel 110 at equal intervals. The dot display 100 illuminates an arbitrary part of the design applied to the front panel 110 (in this embodiment, the hibiscus pattern notification unit 111) from the back by lighting (blinking) the LED at an arbitrary part. To do.

A reel illuminator 102 is provided below the dot display 100. In the present embodiment, the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, and the side effect display 104 are made to emit light by using a light emitting diode (LED). Existing light emitting elements such as luminescence (organic EL) can be used as long as they can emit light at least in green, yellow, blue, and red.

Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R that form a symbol display means are provided. In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a cross-up line 8a diagonally to the upper right, a top line 8b in the upper row, a center line 8c in the middle row, a bottom line 8d in the lower row, and a cross-down line 8e diagonally downward to the right are displayed. ..

In the present embodiment, of these lines 8a to 8e, only the center line 8c in the middle stage is the winning line, and the other lines 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e are displayed even if the combination of symbols related to the combination is displayed. It is just a display line that is not considered a prize.

Therefore, the center line 8c is also referred to as a winning line 8c, and the other lines 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e are also referred to as display lines 8a, 8b, 8d, 8e, respectively. The winning line 8c is activated by operating the bet button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22.

A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row in the cabinet 60. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has a reel band on which a sequence of symbols as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game is drawn on the outer peripheral surface thereof.

The design drawn on each reel band can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot machine 1 through the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed rotation (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol sequence is displayed in a variable manner.

Below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a reel lower display 105 that displays information about the game in the pachislot machine 1 is provided. The reel lower display 105 is provided with three digital displays 105L, 105C, and 105R (see FIG. 5).

These digital display units 105L, 105C, and 105R are provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and notify the order in which the corresponding reels are stopped (the order in which the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed). It is a thing. As described above, the reel lower display 105 constitutes the stop operation notification means in cooperation with the sub CPU 81 described later.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, it is notified that the reel 3C is operated to stop first, the reel 3R is operated to stop second, and the reel 3L is operated to stop third. For example, the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the order of the stop operations notified to the reel lower display 105 during the ART game state described later, so that a specific small winning combination (for example, middle bell = 9 sheets) ) Can be won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a substantially horizontal pedestal portion 10 is formed below the reel lower indicator 105. In the horizontal plane of the pedestal portion 10, a medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side, an information display 13 mainly for displaying information on the number of medals is provided in the substantially center, and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side. .. Inside the bet button 11, a bet button LED 108 (see FIG. 6) that lights up when a medal can be inserted is provided.

By pressing the bet button 11, the number of medals used for one unit game is inserted, and as described above, the winning line 8c is activated. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal to perform a game) are hereinafter referred to as "BET operation".

The information display 13 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up according to the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter, the number of inserted medals). Further, the information display 13 has information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits), and the like. There is a digital display (not shown) that digitally displays the information to the player.

Further, the information display 13 digitally displays an error code, a set value, or the like indicating an error related to the operation of the pachi-slot machine 1 on a digital display (not shown). Further, the information display 13 lights up when the LED (not shown) that lights up when the symbol of the re-game is displayed, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be operated, or when the medal insertion can be accepted. An LED (not shown) is provided.

On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, a settlement button 12 is provided to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by operating a push button. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front surface, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

On the right side of the settlement button 12, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the tilting operation of the player, and the start as a start operation means for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The lever 6 is attached so as to be tiltable within a predetermined angle range.

Stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 as stop operation means for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by pressing the player. ing. In the present embodiment, one game is basically started by operating the start lever 6 and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are stopped.

Speakers 9L and 9R for producing sounds such as sound effects and voices are provided on the left and right sides of the lower front of the front door 2, and a medal payout outlet 15 for paying medals is provided between the speakers 9L and 9R. There is. At the lowermost part of the front door 2, a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid medals is provided.

In addition, a waist panel 25 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the surface of the lower front of the front door 2 sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving portion 16. Has been done. The lumbar panel 25 is illuminated by a lumbar panel illuminator (not shown) provided behind it.

This concludes the description of the structure of the pachislot machine 1.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

The pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, an external centralized terminal plate 73 electrically connected to these, and a peripheral device (actuator).

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 6 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

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

The main ROM 32 has various controls for a control program executed by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 61 and a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 11 to 24 and 35 to 60), and a sub control circuit 72. Data for transmitting commands (commands) is stored.

The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 26 to 33) for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

(Random number generator, etc.)
A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the main CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a clock pulse.

The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts at least one random number value from the generated random numbers according to the intended use.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R.

The stop switch 7S constitutes a stop operation detecting means, and detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed by the player (stop operation). Further, the start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

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

(Peripherals and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 40. Further, a circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

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

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

Normally, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the time from when the start lever 6 is operated until the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate normally (hereinafter, simply referred to as "reel operating time") is the time when the wait time described later is not taken into consideration. , Almost 0 seconds.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 has a long freeze process that takes a longer reel operation time (for example, about 12 seconds) than a normal time, and a reel operation time that is longer than a normal time and shorter than a long freeze process (for example, about 12 seconds). The middle freeze process that takes about 2 seconds) and the short freeze process that takes a reel operation time (for example, about 0.3 seconds) that is longer than the normal time and shorter than the middle freeze process are executed. .. Hereinafter, the long freeze treatment, the middle freeze treatment, and the short freeze treatment are collectively referred to as “freeze”.

The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40 has reached the number of medals to be paid out. ..

(Display, etc.)
Further, the microcomputer 30 is provided with stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, respectively, and has stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, 107R for displaying the acceptance status thereof, and an information display 13 for displaying information on the number of medals. And are connected.

(External centralized terminal board)
As shown in FIG. 7, an external centralized terminal plate 73 is connected to the output terminal 71a of the main control circuit 71 via a plurality of electric cables. In the external centralized terminal plate 73, signals such as the number of medals inserted / paid out from the main control circuit 71, the number of games played, and information on whether or not ART (BB lip, RB lip) is operated are input via the input terminal 73a. , These signals are output from the output terminal 73b to an external display that displays the number of games, the number of ART operations, etc., or to the host computer of the game hall. The external display is installed above, for example, the pachislot machine 1, updates the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games and the ART operation, and notifies the ART operation by a lamp or the like.

Here, the medal insertion signal is a signal that enables recognition of medal insertion and is output when the start lever 6 is operated. The medal payout signal is a signal that enables the medal payout or the re-game to be recognized, and is output at the time of the medal payout (including credit storage) or at the time of the re-game operation.

The external signal 1 is a signal that the BB lip described later is displayed and makes it possible to recognize from the outside that ART is in progress, and after the start lock (described later) that occurs after the BB start flag is turned on is performed. It is output.

The external signal 2 is a signal that the RB lip described later is displayed and makes it possible to recognize from the outside that ART is in progress, and after the start lock (described later) that occurs after the RB start flag is turned on is performed. It is output.

The external signals 3 and 4 are signals that make it possible to recognize an RWM error (that is, when the backup is not normal when the power is turned on), and are output during the initialization process when the power is turned on. The security signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize when an error occurs (for example, a medal jam, etc.), when a door is opened, when a setting is changed, etc., and is output when each event occurs.

<Sub-control circuit>
FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The sub-control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter, sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter, sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter, sub RAM) 83, a DSP (digital signal processor) 84, an audio RAM 85, and A /. It is configured to include a D converter 86 and an amplifier 87.

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 shown in FIG. 83 or the like in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

The control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and determining and registering the effect content (effect data) based on the communication content, the dot display 100, and the upper part of the reel. Display 101, reel illuminator 102, reel effect indicator 103, side effect indicator 104, reel lower indicator 105, lamp control task to control light output by bet button LED 108 and light emitting unit 330, speakers 9L, 9R Includes sound control tasks and the like that control the output of sound.

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

Further, the data storage area includes LED data for controlling the lighting and blinking of the dot display 100. According to the LED data, the sub-control circuit 72 controls the dot display 100, so that the LED at an arbitrary position among the LEDs of the dot display 100 is lit and controlled. The LED data is arbitrarily designed by the designer according to the design applied to the front panel 110.

Further, in the sub-control circuit 72, as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled, the dot display 100, the reel upper display 101, the reel illuminator 102, the reel effect display 103, the side effect display 104, and the reel lower display are displayed. The vessel 105, the bed button LED 108, the light emitting unit 330, and the speakers 9L and 9R are connected.

The sub CPU 81, DSP 84, audio RAM 85, A / D converter 86, and amplifier 87 output sound such as BGM from the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the effect content.

Further, the sub CPU 81 has a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, a reel lower display 105, and the like according to the lamp data specified by the effect content. The light emitting unit 330 is turned on and off.

For example, the sub CPU 81 has a backlight unit upper LED, a backlight unit middle LED, a backlight unit lower LED, a left side light emitting unit upper LED, and a left according to the LED data specified by the effect content. It controls lighting, blinking, and extinguishing of the side light emitting part middle LED, the left side light emitting part lower LED, the right side light emitting part upper LED, the right side light emitting part middle LED, the right side light emitting part lower LED, the dot display 100, and the like.

[Main game state transition]
As shown in FIG. 9, the pachi-slot machine 1 has a general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), an RT1 gaming state (normal gaming state), and a main gaming state on the main control side controlled by the main control circuit 71. There is an MB game state.

The RT0 gaming state is the initial state at the time of shipment of the pachislot machine 1. The main game state shifts to the RT0 game state when the MB game state ends. The RT0 gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning numbers are drawn based on the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (see FIG. 16), and is a replay low probability state in which the winning probability of the replay combination, which is the replay combination, is low.

The main game state shifts to the RT1 game state when the MB is won in the RT0 game state. The RT1 game state is a game state in which the winning number is drawn based on the internal lottery table for the RT1 game state (see FIG. 17), and is a replay high probability state in which the winning probability of the replay combination is higher than that in the RT0 game state.

Here, the RT1 game state is not an RT managed by the number of games, and continues unless the MB operator wins a prize. In that sense, the RT1 gaming state is infinite RT.

The main game state shifts to the MB game state when the MB operator wins a prize in the RT1 game state. The MB game state is a game state in which all small wins are internally won, and ends when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number of payouts (30 in the present embodiment).

Although the details will be described later, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a high probability of winning the MB in the RT0 gaming state, and it is difficult to win the MB operating combination in the RT1 gaming state. Therefore, the main game state is almost the RT1 game state.

[ART game state transition]
As shown in FIG. 10, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the ART gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 71 includes a normal gaming state (RT1 gaming state), an ART winning state (lock preparation state), and an ART gaming state. An ART start waiting state (lock waiting state) and an ART state (specific game state) are prepared.

Strictly speaking, the "ART game state" is the "AT game state", but as described above, the pachislot machine 1 takes a replay high probability state (RT1 game state) as the main game state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "AT gaming state" is referred to as the "ART gaming state".

When the one-unit game is completed, the main CPU 31 can selectively execute a lock that invalidates the game operation by the player for a predetermined period when a specific internal winning combination, which will be described later, is won. For example, the game operation by the player includes an operation for starting the next unit game, such as a BET operation, a medal insertion, and a lever operation at the time of re-game.

The ART game state shifts to the normal game state after the setting is changed or after a predetermined number of games (prescribed number of ART games) have been consumed in the ART state. The normal game state is a state in which the lock is restricted, and the unlock condition is satisfied mainly based on the unlock lottery table (see FIG. 50) and the unlock game number lottery table (see FIGS. 44 to 49). It is a game state that is drawn.

Here, in the above release condition, when any of the special combinations described later is determined as the internal winning combination, the unlocking is won with a probability based on the release lottery table (see FIG. 50). When the winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination (others), the unlocking is won with a probability based on the unlocking lottery table, and the number of unlocking games lottery table (Fig.) The case where the number of games has reached the number of games determined based on (see FIGS. 44 to 49) is included.

The ART gaming state shifts to the ART winning state when the unlocking condition is satisfied, that is, when it is determined to lock in the normal gaming state. The ART winning state is a state in which the lock is released and the ART is won. Mainly based on the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 17), when the ART is internally won for a specific internal winning combination, the ART is won. Winning state transition notification mode Based on the lottery table (see FIG. 53), the game state in which the establishment of the execution condition of the ART winning notification indicating that the lock is decided, that is, the winning of the ART is drawn. Is.

The ART game state shifts to the ART start waiting state when the execution condition of the ART winning notification is satisfied in the ART winning state. The ART start waiting state is a gaming state in which the sub-control circuit 72 side announces the winning of the ART, and at the same time, the method of winning a specific internal winning combination (information on the stop operation according to the winning mode) is notified.

In the ART game state, in the ART start waiting state, a lock (hereinafter, referred to as “start lock”) is executed when a specific internal winning combination wins a prize, and the state shifts to the ART state. The ART state is mainly a gaming state in which the sub-control circuit 72 side is notified of how to make an advantageous winning combination of the internal winning combination. In other words, the ART state is a game state in which information on an advantageous stop operation regarding the awarding of medals is notified during a predetermined number of games.

In the ART state, the number of games is predetermined according to the winning mode when a specific internal winning combination is won. For example, in the case of the first winning mode (BB lip), the number of ART games is 70 games. In the case of the second winning mode (RB lip), the number of ART games is defined as 20 games.

In the Pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the ART state, a predetermined number is added to the remaining number of games of the specified number of ART games (specified number of games) in the ART state based on the reel action control information described later. The ART games (predetermined number of games) can be added, and the number of additional ART games to be added can be changed according to the reel action control information. In such a configuration, Can enhance the player's interest in the fluctuation of the number of ART games.

That is, in the ART state, if any of the watermelon, the horn cherry, the fixed combination, and the middle cherry (a plurality of special winning combinations) is internally won, for example, the additional lottery game (a predetermined number of games), which is 5 games, ends. Within the predetermined period up to, the total value of the point values assigned in advance for each winning combination is calculated. Further, based on the total value of the calculated point values, any one of a plurality of different types of reel action control information 1 to 4 is determined as a reel action associated with a freeze performed after a predetermined number of games are completed. .. Then, any one of 20 games, 70 games, 140 games or 777 games (predetermined number of games) assigned in advance according to the determined type of one reel action is set to the number of ART games (prescribed number of games). It is designed to be added to the number of remaining games of 70 games or 20 games.

More specifically, on the main control circuit 71 side, it is checked whether or not the additional freeze reservation flag is set in the ART state. If the additional freeze reservation flag is not set, when an internal win is made to any of multiple special winning roles (special roles) such as watermelon, horn cherry, fixed role, and middle cherry, the additional freeze reservation lottery during ART A reservation lottery is performed based on the table (see FIG. 60), and the freeze reservation flag is set on the condition that the reservation is won. In addition, for example, 5 games are set as the number of additional lottery games. When the number of remaining ART games is less than 5 games, the reservation lottery may not be performed.

On the other hand, when the additional freeze reservation flag is set, the point value according to the winning combination is based on the additional point lottery table (see FIG. 58) during ART for each game until the 5 games are exhausted. To determine. Then, the total value (total) of the point values for 5 games is calculated.

After calculating the total value of the point values in this way, one of the reel action control information 1 to 4 according to the total value is determined based on the additional freeze execution time table (see FIG. 59). Then, any one of 20 games, 70 games, 140 games, or 777 games is used as the addition value of the number of ART games according to one of the determined reel action control information 1 to 4, and 70 games or 20 games are used. It will be added to the number of remaining games of the ART game specified as.

Here, the reel action will be briefly described. The reel action is executed in the reel control process (see step S324 in FIG. 80), which is a periodic interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31, which will be described later. That is, in the reel control process, when the additional freeze reservation flag is set, for example, the reel action control information 1 to 4 already determined as the reel action associated with the additional freeze executed after 5 games have been exhausted. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is controlled according to the excitation pattern of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R based on the stepping motors, and a predetermined reel action is executed.

On the main control circuit 71 side, lock (hereinafter referred to as "lock at end") is executed when the number of digested games in the ART state reaches the specified number of ART games (70 games for BB rip and 20 games for RB rip). Then, the ART gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

However, if a predetermined number of ART games corresponding to the added value of the number of ART games are added to the remaining number of ART games of the specified number, all of the specified number of ART games and the added predetermined number of ART games are added. After digesting, the lock is performed at the end, and the ART game state shifts to the normal game state.

[Various data tables on the main control side]
11 to 24 show various data tables stored in the main ROM 32.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 11 represents the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R by data. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 21 symbol positions "0" to "20" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

The symbol positions "0" to "20" 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 symbol corresponding to the symbol positions "0" to "20" can be specified by referring to the symbol arrangement table using the value of the symbol counter.

The types of patterns are "Red 7", "BAR", "Cherry", "Watermelon A", "Watermelon B", "Watermelon C", "Bell", "Replay", "Blank A", and "Blank A". "Blank B" is included.

Here, "watermelon A", "watermelon B", and "watermelon C" need only be able to be identified internally by the pachislot machine 1 as having different symbols, and in the present embodiment, the same symbols are used. The design should be recognizable by the player. Similarly, the "blank A" and the "blank B" may also be identifiable as long as the pachislot machine 1 has internally different symbols, and in the present embodiment, the same symbol and the symbol that the player can recognize can be recognized. And.

In the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 11, when the reel index is detected, the symbol located in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R (the symbol passing through the middle of the display window) is assigned to the symbol position "0". , The correspondence relationship in which the symbol positions "0" to "20" are assigned to each of the 21 symbols in the order of moving in the rotation directions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is defined.

In this way, by using the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R as a reference, the type of the symbol located in the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R can be specified for each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Can be done.

<Design code table>
As shown in FIG. 12, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table and distinguished by 1 byte (8 bits) of data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 12 represents a code for identifying the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

As described above, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are "Red 7", "BAR", "Cherry", "Watermelon A", "Watermelon B", "Watermelon C", and "Bell". , "Replay", "Blank A", and "Blank B".

In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "red 7" symbol (symbol code 1). "00000010" is assigned as data to the "BAR" symbol (symbol code 2). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "cherry" symbol (symbol code 3).

Similarly, for each symbol (design code 4 to 10) of "watermelon A", "watermelon B", "watermelon C", "bell", "replay", "blank A", and "blank B". Also, "00000100" to "000001010" are assigned as data.

<Design combination table>
The symbol combination table will be described separately as a bonus symbol combination table shown in FIG. 13, a replay symbol combination table shown in FIG. 14, and a small combination symbol combination table shown in FIG. Also in the symbol combination table of, the winning operation flag and the number of payouts are associated with the combination of symbols.

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the combination of symbols arranged along the activated winning line 8c is the target of judgment for winning or operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols arranged along the activated winning line 8c (see FIG. 3) matches a predetermined combination of symbols.

This predetermined combination of symbols is the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table. If the combination of symbols lined up along the activated winning line 8c matches the combination of predetermined symbols, the medal is paid out, the re-game is activated, the bonus game is activated, or the game state is changed. Be told.

(Design combination)
The symbol combination consists of a combination of symbols in the middle of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. The winning combination (displaying combination) is subject to a bonus combination, a replay role, and a small role. In addition, the small role includes the cherry role, the bell role, and the watermelon role, and the replay role and the bonus role are included in the operating role.

As shown in FIG. 13, the bonus combination in the present embodiment comprises "MB" as the operating combination of the MB. "MB" is determined when "blank A-BAR-blank A" constituting the MB1 transition symbol is lined up along the winning line 8c, and when "MB" is displayed, it is mainly determined. The gaming state is shifted to the MB gaming state described above.

As shown in FIG. 14, the replay combination is an operating role of a replay in which the same number of medals as the medals inserted for playing the game can be played without inserting a new medal, and is paid out at the time of winning. The number of sheets is 0. The replay combination includes "BB lip 1", "BB lip 2", "RB lip", "special lip 1" to "special lip 11", and "normal lip".

"BB Lip 1" is a replay in which a winning decision is made when "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" are lined up along the winning line 8c. "BB Lip 1" is a replay in which the specified number of games shifts to the ART state of 70 games when the winning determination is made in the above-mentioned ART start waiting state.

"BB Lip 2" is a replay in which a prize is determined when "Blank A-Red 7-BAR" is lined up along the prize line 8c. Similar to "BB Lip 1", "BB Lip 2" is a replay in which the specified number of games shifts to the ART state of 70 games when the winning is determined in the ART start waiting state.

The "RB lip" is a replay in which a prize is determined when "red 7-red 7-BAR" are lined up along the prize line 8c. Note that, unlike "BB Lip 1" and "BB Lip 2", "RB Lip" is a replay in which the specified number of games shifts to the ART state of 20 games when a winning judgment is made in the above-mentioned ART start waiting state. is there.

"Special Lip 1" is determined to win when "Bell-Red 7-Red 7" are lined up along the winning line 8c, and on the main control side, it is a normal replay like the "Normal Lip" described later. .. "Special Lip 2" to "Special Lip 11" are normal replays like "Special Lip 1" except that the symbols lined up along the winning line 8c are different from "Special Lip 1".

The "normal rip" is a normal replay that is determined to win when "replay-replay-replay" is lined up along the winning line 8c.

As shown in FIG. 15, the cherry role includes "special cherry", "cherry 1" to "cherry 11", and "middle cherry 1" to "middle cherry 5", and all the cherry roles are inserted with medals. When the number of medals is three, the number of medals to be paid out is one.

Here, the "special cherry" is determined to win when "BAR-BAR-ANY (any symbol)" is lined up along the winning line 8c. "Cherry 1" to "Cherry 11" and "Middle cherry 1" to "Middle cherry 5" are determined to win when the corresponding combinations of symbols are lined up along the winning line 8c in FIG.

"Special small role 1" is determined to win when "blank A-watermelon A-red 7" are lined up along the winning line 8c. The "special small winning combination 2" to the "special small winning combination 4" are determined to win when the corresponding combinations of symbols are arranged in FIG. 15 along the winning line 8c. In each of these special small wins, the number of medals to be paid out is one when a prize is won when the number of medals inserted is three.

"Watermelon 1" is determined to win when "Bell-Watermelon A-Red 7" are lined up along the winning line 8c. "Watermelon 2" to "Watermelon 4" are determined to win when the corresponding combinations of symbols are lined up in FIG. 15 along the winning line 8c. All of these watermelons are paid out when a prize is won when the number of medals inserted is three.

The role of the bell is a "middle bell" with 9 medals paid out when the number of medals inserted is 3, and 3 medals paid out when the number of medals inserted is 3. Includes "Lower Bell 1" to "Lower Bell 3" and "Special Bell 1" to "Special Bell 40" with one payout when winning when the number of medals inserted is three. ..

The "middle bell" is determined to win when the "bell-bell-bell" is lined up along the winning line 8c. "Lower bell 1" to "Lower bell 3" are when "Watermelon A-bell-replay", "Watermelon B-bell-replay", and "Watermelon C-bell-replay" are lined up along the winning line 8c. Each prize will be judged.

"Special Bell 1" is determined to win when "Replay-Watermelon A-BAR" is lined up along the winning line 8c. The "special bell 2" to the "special bell 40" are determined to win when the corresponding combinations of symbols are lined up along the winning line 8c in FIG.

(Winning operation flag)
The winning operation flags in FIGS. 13 to 15 are data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols to indicate a display combination, and include 1-byte (8-bit) data and a storage area type. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data. The 1-byte data includes data related to a combination of a plurality of symbols. The combination (display combination) of each symbol is distinguished by the storage area type and the 1-byte data.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, since there are more than eight combinations of symbols, only one byte (8 bits) of data constituting the winning operation flag is used for all the symbols. The combination cannot be identified or identified.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the storage area types 1 to 12 are used to distinguish 1-byte data. By doing so, even if the value of 1-byte data is the same, by specifying any one of the storage area types 1 to 12, the combination of more than 8 types of symbols can be combined with different symbols. Can be treated as.

For example, storage area type 1 is assigned to "MB". Further, the storage area type 2 is assigned to "BB rip 1", "BB rip 2", "RB rip", and "special rip 1" to "special rip 5".

Further, storage area type 3 is assigned to "special lip 6" to "special lip 11" and "normal lip". Further, storage area type 4 is assigned to "special cherry" and "cherry 1" to "cherry 7".

Further, the storage area type 5 is assigned to "cherry 8" to "cherry 11" and "middle cherry 1" to "middle cherry 4". Further, the storage area type 6 is assigned to "middle cherry 5", "special small winning combination 1" to "special small winning combination 4", and "watermelon 1" to "watermelon 3".

Further, the storage area type 7 is assigned to "watermelon 4", "middle bell", "lower bell 1" to "lower bell 3", and "special bell 1" to "special bell 3". As described above, "special bell 4" to "special bell 40" and "encoding" are respectively assigned to the storage area type 8 to the storage area type 12.

For 1-byte data, the bit corresponding to each display combination is set to "1" and the remaining bits are set to "0" for the allocated storage area type.

For example, by setting the value of the storage area type to "2" and the value of 1-byte data to "00000001", the display combination "BB Lip 1" can be specified, and the value of the storage area type can be set to "0000001". By setting "7" and setting the value of 1-byte data to "00000010", the display combination "middle bell" can be specified.

(Number of payouts)
The number of medals to be paid out in FIGS. 13 to 15 is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols lined up along the winning line 8c matches the "combination of symbols" in the symbol combination table, the number of medals and credits driven by the hopper 40 is counted based on the corresponding number of payouts. Credit counters are added.

The number of replay roles paid out is 0. The number of payouts for the cherry and special small roles is 1 when the number of inserts is 3, and the number of payouts for the watermelon role is 4 when the number of inserts is 3. Also, among the bell roles, the number of "middle bells" to be paid out is 9 when the number of inserts is 3, and the number of "lower bells 1" to "lower bell 3" to be paid out is 3 when the number of inserts is 3. The number of "Special Bell 1" to "Special Bell 40" is 3 when the number of input is 3. When the number of inserted cards is two (MB game state), the number of payouts for the cherry role, the watermelon role, the special small role, the watermelon role, and the bell role is two.

<Internal lottery table for general game status>
In the internal lottery table for the general game state shown in FIG. 16, the lottery value and the data pointer for each set value are associated with the winning number when the main game state is the general game state (RT0 game state). ..

In the present embodiment, the lottery random value extracted from the predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the subtraction result is negative. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not (so-called "digits" have occurred).

Therefore, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which it is assigned (that is, the data pointer) will be determined. That is, the winning probability of each winning number can be expressed by "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)".

Here, when the number of times of the determination processing as to whether or not the subtraction result is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery processing is regarded as "missing", but in the present embodiment, the subtraction is performed. The number of times of the determination process of whether or not the result of is negative is set so as not to exceed the number of winning numbers.

The data pointer is data acquired as a result of a lottery performed by referring to the internal lottery table for the general game state, and is data for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table described later. ..

That is, the data pointer is data used for determining the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. is there. As the data pointer, a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each of the plurality of winning numbers.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the internal lottery table for the general game state, the winning numbers "1" and "2" are associated with "0" as the lottery value so as not to win, and the winning numbers "3" and "31" are associated with each other. "35" is associated with a common lottery value with the set values "1" to "6", and the winning numbers "4" to "30" and "36" become smaller as the set value becomes higher. The lottery values are associated with each other so as to be.

As for the small win / replay data pointer, the winning numbers "1" to "35" are associated with the values matching the winning numbers, and the winning numbers "36" are associated with "0". Has been done. On the other hand, regarding the bonus data pointer, "0" is associated with the winning numbers "1" to "35", and "1" is associated with the winning number "36". ..

<RT1 internal lottery table for game status>
In the internal lottery table for the RT1 game state shown in FIG. 17, the lottery value and the data pointer for each set value are associated with the winning number when the main game state is the RT1 game state.

Since the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state is configured in the same manner as the internal lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 16, the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state is different from the internal lottery table for the general gaming state. The same parts as the internal lottery table for the general game state will be described, and the description will be omitted including the illustration.

The internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state wins the MB when the main gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, and is in the carry-over state of the non-operating MB. Therefore, the winning number "36" corresponding to the winning number of the MB. There is no.

In the internal lottery table for the RT1 game state, the winning numbers "1" and "2" are associated with the lottery values so as to decrease as the set value increases, and the winning numbers "3" are drawn so as not to win. "0" is associated as a value.

<Internal winning role determination table for small roles / replays>
In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 18, the internal winning combination (small winning combination) that allows the display of the combination of symbols related to the payout of medals for the small winning combination / replay data pointer, and An internal winning combination (replay combination) that allows the display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the replay is associated. The content of the internal winning combination is determined according to the small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "35".

The data pointers for small roles and replays are "1" to "3" corresponding to the replay role, "4" to "30" corresponding to the bell role, "31" corresponding to the watermelon role, and "31" corresponding to the cherry role. "32" to "34" and "35" corresponding to the special small combination correspond to 12 1-byte data.

When the data pointer for small role / replay is "1", "BB rip 1", "BB rip 2", "RB rip", "special rip 1" to "special rip 9", and "normal rip" Will be duplicated and won internally.

For convenience, such a combination of overlapping internal winning combinations (overlapping combination) is also referred to as "pseudo-bonus replay 1". Further, "BB Lip 1", "BB Lip 2" and "RB Lip" correspond to the above-mentioned specific internal winning combination.

When the data pointer for small role / replay is "2", "BB rip 1", "BB rip 2", "RB rip", "special rip 1" to "special rip 10", and "normal rip" Will be duplicated and won internally. For convenience, this duplicate combination is also referred to as "pseudo-bonus replay 2". When the data pointer for small role / replay is "3", it means that the "normal lip" is internally won.

When the data pointer for small role / replay is "4", it means that the "lower bells 1 to 3" and the "special bells 1 to 3" are duplicated and internally won. When this duplicate combination is won, the pressing order becomes the correct answer when the stop button 7C or 7R is pressed as the first stop operation among the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the lower bells 1 to 3 can win a prize. .. For convenience, this duplicate combination is also referred to as "middle right 1st bell 1".

Similarly, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "5", it means that "lower bells 1 to 3" and "special bells 4 to 6, 10 to 12" are duplicated and internally won. Therefore, when the small role / replay data pointer is "6", it means that "lower bells 1 to 3" and "special bells 7 to 9" are duplicated and internally won.

When the data pointer for small role / replay is "7", it means that the "middle bell" and the "special bell 1, 7, 13, 17, 18, 20 to 22" are duplicated and internally won. Become.

When this duplicate combination is won, the pressing order becomes correct when the stop button 7C is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7L is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7R is pressed as the third stop operation, and the middle bell wins a prize. It will be possible. For convenience, this overlapping combination is also referred to as "middle left and right bell 1".

Similarly, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "8", the "middle bell" and the "special bell 2, 8, 14-16, 19, 23, 24" are duplicated and internally won. If the data pointer for small role / replay is "9", the "middle bell" and the "special bell 3, 9, 13, 17, 18, 20 to 22" are duplicated and the internal winning is won. You will be doing.

In addition, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "10", the "middle bell" and the "special bell 4, 10, 14-16, 19, 23, 24" are duplicated and internally won. Therefore, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "11", the "middle bell" and the "special bell 5, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20 to 22" are duplicated and internally won. It will be.

Furthermore, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "12", the "middle bell" and the "special bell 6, 12, 14-16, 19, 23, 24" are duplicated and internally won. It will be.

In addition, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "13", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 1, 7, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24". It means that the internal winning is done. When this duplicate combination is won, the pressing order becomes correct when the stop button 7C is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7R is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7L is pressed as the third stop operation, and the middle bell wins a prize. It will be possible. For convenience, this duplicate combination is also referred to as "middle right left bell 1".

Similarly, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "14", the "middle bell" and the "special bell 2, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20 to 23" are duplicated and the internal winning is won. If the data pointer for small role / replay is "15", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 3, 9, 14-17, 19, 20, 22, 24". And it means that the internal winning is done.

In addition, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "16", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 4, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24". If the data pointer for small role / replay is "17", the "middle bell" and "special bell 5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20 to 23" will be won internally. It means that the internal winning is duplicated with.

Furthermore, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "18", the "middle bell" and the "special bell 6, 12, 14-17, 19, 20, 22, 24" are duplicated and internally won. It will be.

In addition, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "19", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 1, 7, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39". It means that the internal winning is done. When this duplicate combination is won, the pressing order becomes correct when the stop button 7R is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7L is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7C is pressed as the third stop operation, and the middle bell wins a prize. It will be possible. For convenience, this duplicate combination is also referred to as "right and left middle bell 1".

Similarly, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "20", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 2, 8, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40". If the data pointer for small role / replay is "21", the "middle bell" and "special bells 3, 9, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36" will be won internally. , 37, 39 ”and the internal winning.

In addition, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "22", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 4, 10, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40". If the data pointer for small role / replay is "23", the "middle bell" and "special bells 5, 11, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36," It means that the internal winning is duplicated with "37, 39".

Furthermore, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "24", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 6, 12, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40". It means that the internal winning is done.

In addition, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "25", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 1, 7, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40". It means that the internal winning is done. When this duplicate combination is won, the pressing order becomes correct when the stop button 7R is pressed as the first stop operation, the stop button 7C is pressed as the second stop operation, and the stop button 7L is pressed as the third stop operation, and the middle bell wins a prize. It will be possible. For convenience, this duplicate combination is also referred to as "right middle left bell 1".

Similarly, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "26", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 2, 8, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39". If the data pointer for small role / replay is "27", the "middle bell" and "special bells 3, 9, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35" will be won internally. , 38, 40 ”and the internal winning.

In addition, when the data pointer for small role / replay is "28", it overlaps with "middle bell" and "special bell 4, 10, 25, 27, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39". If the data pointer for small role / replay is "29", the "middle bell" and "special bells 5, 11, 26, 28, 29, 31, 33, 35," will be won internally. It means that the internal winning is duplicated with "38, 40", and when the data pointer for small role / replay is "30", the "middle bell" and "special bell 6, 12, 25, 27," It means that the internal winning is duplicated with "30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 39".

When the data pointer for small role / replay is "31", it means that "watermelons 1 to 4" are internally won. For convenience, this overlapping role is also referred to as "watermelon".

When the data pointer for small role / replay is "32", it means that "special cherry" and "cherries 1 to 9" are duplicated and internally won. For convenience, this overlapping role is also referred to as "horn cherry".

When the small role / replay data pointer is "33", it means that the "special cherry" and the "cherries 1 to 11" are duplicated and internally won. For convenience, this duplicate combination is also referred to as a "fixed cherry".

When the data pointer for small role / replay is "34", it means that "special cherry", "cherries 1 to 11", and "middle cherries 1 to 5" are duplicated and internally won. For convenience, this overlapping role is also referred to as "middle cherry".

When the data pointer for small win / replay is "35", it means that "special small wins 1 to 4" are internally won. For convenience, this duplicate combination is also referred to as a "fixed small combination".

<Internal winning combination decision table for bonus>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 19, an internal winning combination that allows display of a combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus is associated with the bonus data pointer.

As for the bonus data pointer, "0" corresponding to the loss and "1" corresponding to "MB" correspond to 12 1-byte data. When the bonus data pointer is "1", it means that "MB" is internally won.

<Reel stop initial setting table>
In the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 20, the pull-in priority table selection data or the pull-in priority table number and the stop table selection data group are associated with the reel stop stop number. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the progress of the one-unit game.

The attraction priority table selection data is a number for selecting the attraction priority table selection table shown in FIG. 21 which will be described later. The pull-in priority table number is a number for selecting the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. 22, which will be described later.

Although details of the stop table selection data group are omitted, it is a number for selecting a stop table or the like for storing the reel pressing position and the number of sliding pieces in association with each other. These numbers are data used to determine the "sliding piece number determination data", that is, the positions to stop the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, according to the progress of the one-unit game. ..

In the reel stop initial setting table, the pull-in priority table selection data is associated with the rotation cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer in which stop control is performed differently depending on the order of stop operations, regardless of the order of stop operations. The pull-in priority table number is associated with the reel stop number corresponding to the data pointer whose stop control does not change.

<Pull-in priority table selection table>
In the pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 21, a pull-in priority table number for a stop operation type indicating the order of stop operations is associated with each pull-in priority table selection data.

For example, in the attraction priority table selection data "01", when the first stop operation is "left", the attraction priority table number "00" is associated and the first stop operation is "middle". In this case, the pull-in priority table number “09” is associated, and when the first stop operation is “right”, the pull-in priority table number “03” is associated.

Further, in the pull-in priority table selection data "01", when the first stop operation is "left" and the second stop operation is "middle" during the second stop operation ("left → middle" in the figure), When the pull-in priority table number "00" is associated and the first stop operation is "right" and the second stop operation is "left" during the second stop operation ("right → left" in the figure), The pull-in priority table number "03" is associated with it.

<Draw-in priority table>
The attraction priority table shown in FIG. 22 shows which symbol is prioritized for attraction when there are a plurality of symbols (symbols corresponding to the winning combination determined as the internal winning combination) that may be displayed within the attraction range. ing. In FIG. 22, for the sake of simplicity, the data of the winning operation flag (display combination) is omitted.

In the attraction priority table, the attraction data indicating the attraction priority of the combination of symbols related to the winning operation flag is represented. The attraction priority data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the attraction priority.

Here, "pull-in" means the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces are displayed along the winning line 8c. It means to stop.

For example, in the attraction priority table number "00", when it is determined that the winning operation flag "normal lip" and the winning operation flag "special lip" may win, "special lip" is selected from "special lip". Since the "normal lip" has a higher priority, the rotation stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed so as to preferentially pull in the "normal lip".

<Priority table>
The priority order table shown in FIG. 23 defines the priority order of the number of slip pieces when the main game state is other than the MB game state. In the priority order table, the order in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied from the numerical range (that is, 0 to 4) of the sliding piece number determination data predetermined as the number of sliding pieces (hereinafter, priority order) is set. Prescribe.

<Priority order table for MB game status>
The priority order table for the MB game state shown in FIG. 24 defines the priority order of the number of sliding pieces when the main game state is the MB game state. The priority order table for the MB game state defines the priority order of applicable numerical values from the numerical range (that is, 0 or 1) of the sliding piece number determination data predetermined as the number of sliding pieces.

In these priority order table and MB game state priority order table, each numerical value is searched in the order of priority order from upper (1) to lower (5), and as a result of the search, the numerical value corresponding to the priority order "1" is used. It is applied preferentially. The priority order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of slip pieces having the same pull-in priority, and the number of slip pieces having a higher priority order is applied.

The priority order table and the priority order table for the MB gaming state in the present embodiment define the priority order based on the number of slip pieces determination data. That is, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the slip piece number determination data is the highest. As a result, the number of sliding pieces determination data is determined with priority over the number of other sliding pieces, so that the display of the symbol intended at the time of developing the stop table is prioritized.

<Relationship diagram between winning combination and winning combination according to stop operation order>
In the present embodiment, by using the various tables described above, the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is as shown in FIG.

For example, when the internal winning combination of the winning number "1" is extracted, the first stop operation is "left", that is, when the stop button 7L is first stopped, the "normal lip" is won.

Further, when the internal winning combination of the winning number "1" is extracted and the first stop operation is "middle", that is, when the stop button 7C is the first stop operation, the pressing position is correct and "BB Lip 1" or "BB Lip 1" or " "BB Lip 2" wins, and "Normal Lip" wins when the pressing position is incorrect.

Here, the correct answer of the pressing position is the maximum number of sliding pieces (4 pieces) from the symbol position of the effective line (winning line 8c in the present embodiment) when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. It means that there is a symbol that constitutes a combination of symbols related to the target internal winning combination within the range, and that symbol can be stopped at the effective line.

In the present embodiment, the priority of "BB rip 1" or "BB rip 2" when the pressing position is correct is different for each stop operation order of "middle left / right" and "middle right / left", for example, "middle". In the case of the "left and right" stop operation order, the priority of "BB Lip 1" is higher than that of "BB Lip 2".

In addition, when the internal winning combination of the winning number "1" is extracted, the first stop operation is "right", that is, when the stop button 7R is the first stop operation, the "RB lip" is won with the correct pressing position. , "Normal lip" wins when the pressing position is incorrect.

Further, when the internal winning combination of the winning number "2" is extracted, the mode is the opposite of the case of the winning number "1" described above, and when the first stop operation is "right", the pressing position is correct and " "BB Lip 1" or "BB Lip 2" wins, and "Normal Lip" wins when the pressing position is incorrect. Further, when the first stop operation is "medium", the "RB lip" is won when the pressing position is correct, and the "normal lip" is won when the pressing position is incorrect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning modes of the "pseudo-bonus replays 1 and 2" corresponding to the winning numbers "1" and "2" are "BB lip 1" or "BB lip 2" and "RB lip". There is. Here, "BB Lip 1" and "BB Lip 2" are the first winning modes, and "RB Lip" is the second winning mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, "pseudo-bonus replay 1" and "pseudo-bonus replay 2" are "BB rip 1" or "BB rip 2" and "RB rip" depending on the stop operation order. The winning pattern of which one wins is different.

That is, the winning pattern (first winning pattern) according to the stop operation order of "pseudo-bonus replay 1" is "BB lip 1" or "BB" when the first stop operation is "medium" on the premise that the pressing position is correct. "Rip 2" wins a prize, and "RB Lip" wins a prize when the first stop operation is "right".

Here, when the first stop operation is "medium", it corresponds to the first stop operation order for winning "BB Lip 1" or "BB Lip 2". Further, when the first stop operation is "right", it corresponds to the second stop operation order for winning the "RB lip".

On the other hand, the winning pattern (second winning pattern) according to the stop operation order of "pseudo-bonus replay 2" is based on the premise that the pressing position is correct, and when the first stopping operation is "medium", "RB lip" wins. , When the first stop operation is "right", "BB lip 1" or "BB lip 2" is designed to win a prize.

Here, when the first stop operation is "right", it corresponds to the first stop operation order for winning "BB Lip 1" or "BB Lip 2". When the first stop operation is "medium", it corresponds to the second stop operation order for winning the "RB lip".

Further, both the "lower bells 1 to 3" and the "middle bell" can be won when the first stop operation is a stop operation order other than "left". That is, these "lower bells 1 to 3" and "middle bell" are not normally won when the first stop operation is "left" and the main game state is the general game state.

In addition, among the internal winning roles related to the winning numbers "4" to "30", except when the "lower bells 1 to 3" and the "middle bell" are won, the winning position is the correct answer. One of the special bells 1 to 40 will win a prize.

Further, for each of the internal winning combinations related to the winning numbers "31" to "36", the corresponding internal winning combinations (for example, watermelons 1 to 4 and special cherries) are awarded with the correct pressing position. In addition, when the internal winning combination of the winning number "34" is extracted and the first stop operation is "left", "middle cherry 1 to 11" is more than "special cherry" and "cherry 1 to 11". The priority of "5" is high.

[Various storage areas on the main control side]
26 to 33 are diagrams showing examples of various storage areas stored in the main RAM 33.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storage area shown in FIG. 26 is composed of 12 storage areas of internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 12. The size of each storage area of these internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 12 is 1 byte.

Therefore, the total size of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 12 is 12 bytes. The internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 12 store data determined based on the internal winning combination data (storage area type) defined by the internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay shown in FIG.

In the illustrated internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 12, for example, bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 1 corresponds to "MB", and bits 1 to 7 are unused.

Similarly, bits 0 to bit 4 of the internal winning combination storage area 12 correspond to "special bell 36", "special bell 37", "special bell 38", "special bell 39", and "special bell 40", respectively. , Bits 5 to 7 are unused.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 27 is composed of 18 storage areas of display combination storage areas 1 to 18. The size of each of these display combination storage areas 1 to 18 is 1 byte.

Therefore, the total size of the display combination storage areas 1 to 18 is 18 bytes. In the display combination storage areas 1 to 18, data determined based on the display combination data (storage area type) defined by each symbol combination table (bonus, replay, small combination) shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 is stored. To. The value of the display combination storage area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination after all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

In the illustrated display combination storage areas 1 to 18, for example, bit 0 of the display combination storage area 1 corresponds to "MB", and bits 1 to 7 are unused.

Similarly, bits 0 to bit 4 of the display combination storage area 18 correspond to "special bell 36", "special bell 37", "special bell 38", "special bell 39", and "special bell 40", respectively. Bits 5 to 7 are unused.

<Design code storage area>
The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 28 is configured in the same manner as the display combination storage area shown in FIG. 27. Therefore, detailed description will be omitted.

In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in the rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, since all the winning combinations can be won, "1" is stored in all the corresponding bits of the symbol code storage area. After that, when the left reel 3L is stopped (reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination due to the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to "0".

With reference to FIG. 15, for example, when the "blank A" symbol is stopped on the left reel 3L, the bits corresponding to the special bells 33 to 36 whose left reel 3L symbol is the "watermelon A" symbol are While being updated to "0", the bits corresponding to the cherry 6 whose left reel 3L symbol is the "blank A" symbol and the special small winning combinations 1 to 4 are maintained at "1".

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 29 has a size of 1 byte. Bits 4 to 6 are storage areas indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, that is, valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, which can detect a stop operation by the player.

Bits 0 to 2 are storage areas indicating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in which the stop operation corresponding to the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R was detected immediately before. In the present embodiment, the bits 3 and 7 are unused and "0" is stored.

Bit 0 corresponds to the left stop button 7L. When the left stop button 7L is operated by the player, "1" is stored in bit 0. Bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C. When the middle stop button 7C is operated by the player, "1" is stored in bit 1. Bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button 7R. When the right stop button 7R is operated by the player, "1" is stored in bit 2.

Bit 4 corresponds to the left stop button 7L. When the left stop button 7L is valid, "1" is stored in bit 4. Bit 5 corresponds to the middle stop button 7C. When the middle stop button 7C is valid, "1" is stored in bit 5. Bit 6 corresponds to the right stop button 7R. When the right stop button 7R is valid, "1" is stored in bit 6.

In the present embodiment, when the stop button is valid, it means that the stop operation can be detected. Further, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R corresponding to the reels rotating at a constant speed and capable of detecting the stop operation are referred to as effective stop buttons.

<Press order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 30 is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. The pressing order storage area has a size of 1 byte, bits 0 to 5 are used, bits 6 and 7 are unused, and "0" is stored.

Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order of "left-> middle-> right", and "1" is stored (on) in bit 0 when the pressing order is "left-> middle-> right". Similarly, when the pressing order is "left → right → middle", "1" is stored (on) in bit 1, and when the pressing order is "middle → left → right", bit 2 is "1". Is stored (on), "1" is stored (on) in bit 3 in the case of "middle → right → left", and "1" is stored in bit 4 in the case of "right → left → middle". (On), and in the case of "right-> middle-> left", "1" is stored (on) in bit 5.

<Carryover storage area>
The carry-over combination storage area shown in FIG. 31 has a size of 1 byte, bit 0 corresponds to “MB”, and bits 1 to 7 are unused. As a result of the internal lottery process, when the internal winning combination "MB" is determined, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area.

By storing "1" in bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area, it can be determined that the "MB" is in the winning state. The state in which "1" is stored in bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area is held until the combination of symbols corresponding to "MB" is displayed on the winning line 8c.

That is, when the "MB" is won, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area in at least one unit game until the combination of these bonus symbols is displayed on the winning line 8c as a display combination. The state is maintained. Maintaining the state in which "1" is stored in bit 0 from the unit game in which the bonus is won to the unit game in which the prize is won is called "carry-over". The "MB" stored in the carry-over combination storage area is referred to as a "carry-over combination".

When the stop operation is performed by the player and each of the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, the internal winning combination storage area is initialized, but the carry-over combination storage area is not initialized. By doing so, the state of "carry-over" can be maintained.

<Game status flag storage area>
In the game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 32, whether the main game state is the bonus game state (MB game state or CB (challenge bonus) game state) or the RT1 game state, and the ART game state is the ART winning state. It stores a flag for indicating whether it is in the ART start waiting state or the ART state, and has a size of 1 byte.

Bits 0 and 1 of the game state flag storage area relate to the bonus game state, and bit 2 relates to the main game state. Further, bits 4 to 6 of the game state flag storage area relate to the ART game state.

In the present embodiment, the bits 3 and 7 of the game state flag storage area are unused.

In the bonus game state, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1" (on) in the MB game state, and bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1" (on) in the CB game state. It is said that.

When the main game state is the RT1 game state, bit 2 of the game state flag storage area is set to “1” (on).

Further, when the ART game state is the ART winning state, bit 4 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1" (on), and when the ART start waiting state is set, bit 5 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1" (on). It is set to "1" (on), and when it is in the ART state, bit 6 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1" (on).

<Retract priority data storage area>
The pull-in priority data storage area shown in FIG. 33 includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel.

Since the contents of the pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel and the pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel are the same as those of the pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, the pull-in priority for the left reel is described below. The data storage area will be described.

The pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel can store the pull-in priority data for each of the symbol position data (see FIG. 11). For example, for the symbol position data 0, the combination specified in the priority order 1 to 5 in FIG. 22 (any one of 0FEH to 000H) is defined, and from these attraction priority data, the winning combination and the winning combination and Any pull-in priority data is stored according to the stop positions of the other reels 3C and 3R. As a result, the left reel 3L is controlled so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped at the winning line 8c or is not stopped.

Similarly, for the symbol position data 1 to 20, the combinations specified in the priority order are also specified, and from these pull-in priority order data, the winning combination and the stop positions of the other reels 3L and 3C (3R) are set. Stores one of the pull-in priority data accordingly.

<Overview of each mode>
The outline of each mode shown in FIG. 34 shows the outline of each of the plurality of stay modes in the ART gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the player stays in any of the modes 1 to 9 during the ART gaming state, and the main CPU 31 shifts between these modes based on a predetermined lottery trigger.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of released games, the probability of the release lottery when a special small combination called a so-called rare role is established, and the like are different for each mode. Note that mode 9 is a mode that shifts only when the setting is changed.

Specifically, the mode 1 is also referred to as a normal mode A, and is a mode in which both the number of released games and the release lottery are disadvantageous to the player, but after the release, the mode shifts to modes 6 and 7 which are advantageous to the player.

Mode 2 is also referred to as normal mode B, and may shift from modes other than modes 1, 4, 6, and 7, and shifts more than other modes when transitioning from modes 2, 3, 8, and 9. The probability is high. Therefore, mode 2 is the mode in which the player stays the most during the game.

Mode 3 is also referred to as a pull-back mode, and is a mode in which the mode shifts to the end of modes 6 and 7 or when the final winning combination is won in modes 2 and 8, and both the number of released games and the released lottery are advantageous for the player. ..

Mode 4 is also referred to as continuous chan preparation mode, and is a mode for shifting to only one of the next modes 4 to 7, and in particular, it is expected to shift to a higher mode which is advantageous for the players of the next modes 5 to 7. The mode. That is, the mode 4 is a mode in which it is easy to shift to the next modes 5 to 7.

Modes 5 to 7 are also referred to as continuous chan modes A, B, and C, respectively, and are modes in which ART states are continuously generated, so-called continuous chan is likely to occur. These modes 5 to 7 are advantageous modes for both the number of released games and the release lottery, and in particular, regarding the number of released games, it is confirmed that they are released within 31 games as will be described later.

The mode 8 is also referred to as a high-accuracy mode after the setting is changed, and is a mode in which the mode shifts only from the mode 9 in which the player stays when the setting is changed, and both the number of released games and the release lottery are advantageous for the player.

Mode 9 is also referred to as a setting change mode, and is a mode in which the setting is changed. That is, the mode 9 does not shift to the mode 9 unless the setting is changed. Further, only in this mode 9, the mode 8 is provided as the next mode transition destination.

[Various ART-related data tables]
35 to 54 and 58 to 60 show various data tables related to ART stored in the main ROM 32.

<Mode transition lottery table>
The mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 35 to 43 shows a lottery trigger when staying in each mode and a mode capable of shifting to the lottery trigger.

The lottery triggers include normal release, watermelon release, corner cherry release, fixed combination release, middle cherry release, and long freeze release.

Here, the normal cancellation means the cancellation when the number of released games is reached, or the cancellation when the cancellation is won by "Other" based on the cancellation lottery table (see FIG. 50). Further, the fixed combination refers to the “fixed cherry” and the “fixed small combination” shown in FIG.

Further, the watermelon release and the corner cherry release refer to the release when the release is won with a predetermined probability using the release lottery table (see FIG. 50) described later when the watermelon or the corner cherry is won in duplicate.

In addition, the definite combination and the middle cherry are confirmed to be released when both of them are duplicated in the corresponding internal winning combination (see FIG. 50). Therefore, the cancellation by the fixed combination and the middle cherry means the cancellation by the winning of the corresponding duplicate combination. Further, the cancellation by long freeze means the cancellation when a long freeze is accompanied by a long freeze reservation at the start of the game.

As will be described later, the winning according to the long freeze reservation lottery table (see FIG. 52) and the long freeze reservation lottery table during ART (see FIG. 54) at the time of transition to the ART winning state or during the ART state. There is a chance that a long freeze reservation will be drawn. In addition, when a long freeze occurs, the cancellation is confirmed regardless of which of the above cancellations is used.

As shown in FIG. 35, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 1, the set values are common to 1 to 6, and the mode shifts to mode 6 or mode 7 except for cancellation accompanied by a long freeze. It has become. Further, in mode 1, the probability of transition to mode 6 is set higher than that of mode 7.

On the other hand, in the case of cancellation accompanied by a long freeze, only mode 7 is shifted. In the case of cancellation accompanied by such a long freeze, not only mode 1 but also modes 2 to 8 other than mode 9 are always shifted to mode 7.

As shown in FIG. 36, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 2, the mode shifts to any of modes 1 to 7. In this mode 2, the transition probability of each mode transition destination is different for each set value, and in particular, the higher the set value in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation, the higher the transition probability to modes 4 and 5. It is set.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 3, the mode shifts to any of modes 1, 2, 4 to 7. In this mode 3, the transition probability of each mode transition destination is different for each set value, and in particular, the higher the set value in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation, the higher the transition probability to modes 4 and 5. It is set.

As shown in FIG. 38, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 4, the mode shifts to any of modes 1, 4 to 7. In this mode 4, the transition probability of each mode transition destination is different for each set value, and in particular, the higher the set value in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation, the higher the transition probability to mode 5 is set. ing.

As shown in FIG. 39, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 5, the mode shifts to any of modes 1, 2, 4 to 7. In this mode 5, the transition probability to each mode transition destination at the time of normal cancellation is different for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the transition probability to modes 2 and 4, while the transition to mode 5 It is set so that the probability is low.

As shown in FIG. 40, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 6, the mode shifts to any of modes 3, 6 and 7. In this mode 6, the transition probabilities to each mode transition destination at the time of normal cancellation are different between the set values 1 to 4 and 6 and the set value 5, and the transition probability to the mode 7 is different only when the set value is 5. While it is higher than the set value, the probability of transition to mode 6 is set to be low.

As shown in FIG. 41, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 7, the set values are common to modes 1 to 6, and the mode shifts to either mode 3 or 7. This mode 7 is set to shift to the mode 3 only when it is normally released.

As shown in FIG. 42, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 8, the mode shifts to any of modes 1 to 7. In this mode 8, the transition probability of each mode transition destination is different for each set value, and in particular, the higher the set value in normal cancellation, watermelon cancellation, and corner cherry cancellation, the higher the transition probability to modes 4 and 5. It is set.

As shown in FIG. 43, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 9, the mode shifts to any of modes 1, 2, 4, and 8. The lottery trigger of this mode 9 is when the setting is changed, and the transition probability of each mode transition destination is different depending on the set value after the setting change. For example, the higher the set value after changing the setting, the higher the probability of transition to mode 8 is set.

<Number of unlocked games lottery table>
The number of released games lottery table shown in FIGS. 44 to 49 shows the distribution of the number of released games when staying in each mode.

The number of released games is the number of games played after the ART state ends, that is, from the next game in which the BB end flag or the RB end flag shown in FIG. 77 is turned off to the ART winning state (the number of games to be released). The number of games) is specified in advance.

When the setting is changed, the start of the number of released games described above will be the next game after the setting change. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the specified number of released games is exhausted after the ART state ends or the setting is changed, that is, when the number of games corresponding to the predetermined number of released games is played, ART is forcibly performed. The game state shifts from the normal game state to the ART winning state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of released games is between "0" and "1051", between a specific number of games (for example, 0 games, 31 games, etc.) and a predetermined number of games (for example, 32 games). ~ 63 games, etc.).

The distribution probability of the number of such unlocked games differs depending on the stay mode and the set value. The number of released games can be set arbitrarily, is not limited to the number of games described above, and the distribution range and the like can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 44, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 1, the number of unlocked games is divided into 951 games or more in common with the set values 1 to 6, and the unlocked games are 950 games or less. It is not divided into numbers.

As shown in FIG. 45, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 2, the number of released games is distributed from a relatively short number of games to a relatively long number of games based on the distribution rate shown in FIG. 45. ing.

Further, in this mode 2, the distribution rate of the number of released games is slightly different for each set value. For example, the higher the set value, the smaller the distribution rate of the longest number of released games (801 games to 900 games) in this mode. Is set.

As shown in FIG. 46, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 3, the number of released games is divided into 31 games in common with the set values 1 to 6, and the number of released games other than 31 games. It will not be distributed to.

As shown in FIG. 47, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 4, the number of released games is distributed from a relatively short number of games to a relatively long number of games based on the distribution rate shown in FIG. 47. ing.

Further, in this mode 4, the distribution rate of the number of released games is slightly different for each set value. For example, the higher the set value, the smaller the distribution rate of the longest number of released games (951 games to 1050 games) in this mode. Is set.

As shown in FIG. 48, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 5 to 7, the number of released games is divided into 0 games or 31 games in common with the set values 1 to 6, and 0 games are used. Alternatively, it will not be distributed to the number of unlocked games other than 31 games.

Here, in the modes 5 to 7, the distribution rate of 31 games is set to be higher than the distribution rate of 0 games.

As shown in FIG. 49, when the current mode (stay mode) is mode 8, the number of unlocked games is divided into 32 games to 95 games in common with the set values 1 to 6, and 32 games to 95 games. It will not be distributed to the number of unlocked games other than games.

Here, in this mode 8, the distribution rate of 64 games to 95 games is set to be higher than the distribution rate of 32 games to 63 games.

<Release lottery table>
The release lottery table shown in FIG. 50 shows the release probability for each internal winning combination for each mode (modes 1 to 8). The release probability means the probability of winning the release in FIG. 50.

As shown in FIG. 50, in the present embodiment, special roles (watermelon, horn cherry, fixed role and middle cherry) and a combination of a plurality of roles excluding the special role (watermelon, horn cherry, fixed role and middle cherry) as internal winning roles that may win the cancellation ( Others) are listed. Here, the definite combination and the middle cherry are confirmed to be released when they are extracted as the internal winning combination in any of the modes 1 to 8 and any set value.

Further, regarding the other internal winning combinations, the cancellation probabilities are set to be different for each of the modes 1 to 8. For example, in mode 1, the release probability is set to decrease in the order of watermelon, horn cherry, and others, while in mode 7, the release probability is set to decrease in the order of watermelon and horn cherry. ..

In addition, the other internal winning roles related to the cancellation refer to the internal winning roles other than the watermelon, the horn cherry, the fixed role, and the middle cherry, which may win the cancellation.

<Short freeze lottery table at the time of transition to ART winning state>
The short freeze lottery table at the time of transition to the ART winning state shown in FIG. 51 is a table referred to for determining whether or not to perform a short freeze when shifting from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state. is there.

At the short freeze lottery table at the time of transition to the ART winning state, depending on which of the cancellation triggers the game number cancellation, watermelon cancellation, corner cherry cancellation, fixed role cancellation, middle cherry cancellation and other cancellations, the ART winning state is entered. The probability of being determined to perform a short freeze is different.

For example, the probability of short freeze is set to be the highest when the horn cherry is released and the lowest when the watermelon is released.

<Long freeze reservation lottery table at the time of ART winning state transition>
The long freeze reservation lottery table at the time of transition to the ART winning state shown in FIG. 52 is referred to for determining whether or not to reserve a long freeze when shifting from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state. It is a table.

At the long freeze reservation lottery table at the time of transition to the ART winning state, depending on which of the cancellation triggers the game number cancellation, watermelon cancellation, corner cherry cancellation, fixed role cancellation, middle cherry cancellation and other cancellations have caused the transition to the ART winning state. , The probability of being determined to make a long freeze reservation is different.

For example, the probability of making a reservation for a long freeze is set to be the highest when the middle-tier cherry is released, and the lowest when the number of games is released and other cancellations are made.

<Notification mode lottery table at the time of ART winning state transition>
The ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table shown in FIG. 53 is used to determine which of the notification modes 1 to 3 is set as the notification mode when shifting from the normal gaming state to the ART winning state in the ART gaming state. It is a table referenced by.

The above-mentioned notification mode is a notification by the notification unit 111 (see FIG. 4) that imitates the hibiscus pattern provided on the front panel 110 when the pseudo bonus replays 1 and 2 are internally won during the ART winning state. This is the mode for determining whether or not to perform.

Specifically, the notification mode 1 is a mode in which the notification unit 111 gives a notification with a 100% probability when any of the pseudo bonus replays 1 and 2 is internally won during the ART winning state.

The notification mode 2 is a mode in which the notification unit 111 gives a notification with a 50% probability when any of the pseudo bonus replays 1 and 2 is internally won during the ART winning state.

Further, the notification mode 3 is a mode in which the notification unit 111 gives a notification with a 25% probability when any of the pseudo bonus replays 1 and 2 is internally won during the ART winning state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of making a notification (notification probability) by the notification unit 111 is different for each mode.

At the ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table, when the number of games is released, when the watermelon is released, when the corner cherry is released, when the fixed role is released, when the middle cherry is released, when other cancellations are made, and when the lottery is accompanied by a long freeze. Time is mentioned.

In this ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table, the distribution rate of each notification mode is different depending on the lottery trigger. For example, in cases other than watermelon release, horn cherry and other release, it is distributed to notification mode 1 with a 100% probability. Is set to.

Further, in the case of watermelon release and other release, the notification mode 1 and the notification mode 2 are set to be distributed with the same probability. Further, in the case of canceling the corner cherry, the distribution rate of the notification mode 1 is the highest, and then the notification mode 2 and the notification mode 3 are distributed with the same probability.

<Long freeze reservation lottery table during ART>
The long freeze reservation lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 54 is the long at the time of the next transition to the ART state when the duplicate combination of watermelon, horn cherry, fixed combination and middle cherry is won during the ART state. A table referenced to determine whether to reserve a freeze.

In this ART medium long freeze reservation lottery table, the probability of making a long freeze reservation at the time of the next ART state transition is highest when the middle cherry is internally hit and lowest when the corner cherry is internally hit. It is set.

[Various data tables on the sub-control side]
FIGS. 55 to 57 are various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82.

<ART type notification distribution lottery table>
The ART type notification distribution lottery table shown in FIG. 55 is a table that is referred to when shifting from the ART winning state to the ART start waiting state in the ART gaming state, and is a pseudo bonus replay 1 or a pseudo bonus replay 1 during the ART start waiting state. It is a table for determining the notification distribution of whether to win a BB lip or an RB lip by notifying the stop operation order when an internal win is made to 2.

Further, in this ART type notification distribution lottery table, the distribution rates of BB rip and RB rip are set to be different based on the lottery trigger and the current mode (stay mode). There are multiple lottery opportunities here depending on the type of release at the time of transition from the normal game state in the ART game state to the ART winning state, and the number of games (other than 0) is released, 0 games are released, watermelon is released, and the corner cherry is released. There are cancellations for fixed roles, middle-tier cherries, other cancellations, and cancellations associated with long freeze reservations.

In detail, the transition from the normal game state in the ART game state to the ART winning state is the number of games (other than 0) released, 0 games released, watermelon released, horn cherry released, fixed role released, middle cherry released, and others released and long. The distribution rate of BB rip and RB rip differs depending on which of the cancellations associated with the freeze reservation was performed. For example, when the lottery trigger is 0 game cancellation, fixed combination cancellation, middle cherry cancellation, and cancellation due to long freeze reservation, the stop operation order for winning the BB lip is notified with a 100% probability.

Further, as described above, the distribution rate of BB lip and RB lip differs depending on the stay mode. For example, the stay mode is mode 4, and the lottery trigger is the number of games (other than 0) released, watermelon released, and corner cherry released. In the case of other cancellations, the distribution rate of the RB lip is set to be higher than that of the BB lip.

<Normal navigation lottery table>
The normal navigation lottery table shown in FIG. 56 is used to determine the navigation data during ART in the ART state based on the internal winning combination when the BB malfunction flag is off in the process at the time of receiving the start command shown in FIG. This is the referenced table.

The ART navigation data is data for notifying the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, that is, the stop operation order, which is advantageous for the player, and the types of the ART navigation data are "left, middle, right" and "left and right". There are "middle", "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right left middle" and "right middle left". In addition, the navigation data during ART includes "no notification" (internal winning combination corresponding to winning numbers 31 to 35).

For example, in the case of the internal winning combination (lower bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6, the normal navigation lottery table has "middle left and right", "middle right left", "right left middle" and "right middle left" as ART middle navigation data. The stop operation order of "" is set to be distributed with the same probability.

Here, as shown in FIG. 18, the internal winning combination (lower bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6 has the correct stop operation order when the stop button 7C or 7R is pressed as the first stop operation. Therefore, in this normal navigation lottery table, the stop operation order of the internal winning combination (lower bell) may be distributed to the incorrect stop operation order (“left middle right” and “left / right middle”) as navigation data during ART. It is supposed to be absent.

Further, in the case of the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, 13 to 18, 19 to 24, and 25 to 30, the stop operation order is the correct answer as the navigation data during ART, respectively. It is set so that it can be distributed with a 100% probability.

For example, in the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, the stop operation order of "middle left and right" is the correct answer as shown in FIG. 18, so the stop operation order corresponding to this is 100%. It will be sorted by probability.

<Special navigation lottery table>
The special navigation lottery table shown in FIG. 57 is used to determine the navigation data during ART in the ART state based on the internal winning combination when the BB malfunction flag is on in the process at the time of receiving the start command shown in FIG. This is the referenced table.

The special navigation lottery table is different from the normal navigation lottery table (see FIG. 56). For example, in the case of the internal winning combination (lower bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6, the navigation data during ART is "middle left and right", " In addition to "middle right left", "right middle left" and "right middle left", the stop operation order of "left middle right" is set so as to be distributed with a predetermined probability.

Therefore, in this special navigation lottery table, the stop operation order of the internal winning combination (lower bell) may be distributed to the incorrect stop operation order (“left, middle, right”) as the navigation data during ART. There is. As a result, the profit given to the player when the RB lip should be activated by mistake or when the BB lip 1 or the BB lip 2 is intentionally won (here, the number of medals acquired by ART). Is adjusted.

Similarly, in the case of the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, 13 to 18, 19 to 24, and 25 to 30, the stop operation order is different from the correct stop operation order. The operation order is set so that it can be distributed to the stop operation order of incorrect answers with a predetermined probability.

For example, in the internal winning combination (middle bell) corresponding to the winning numbers 7 to 12, the stop operation order of "middle left and right" is the correct answer as shown in FIG. 18, but in this special navigation lottery table, the stop operation order is correct. Is also assigned to the incorrect stop operation order of "middle right left", "right middle left" and "right middle left" with a predetermined probability.

However, even in this case, since it is necessary to give the player at least the profit from the RB lip that should have been won, the stop operation order is incorrect "middle right left", "right left middle". And, it is set so that the probability of being distributed to the "middle left and right" stop operation order in which the stop operation order is the correct answer is relatively higher than the probability of being distributed to the "right, middle, left" stop operation order. The same applies to the internal winning combination corresponding to the winning numbers 4 to 6 and 13 to 30.

[Various data tables for addition]
58 to 60 show various data tables related to the addition of the ART game stored in the main ROM 32 according to the present embodiment.

<Additional point lottery table during ART>
The additional point lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 58 digests a predetermined number of games set as the number of additional lottery games when the additional freeze reservation flag described later is set in the processing during the ART state shown in FIG. It is a table that is referred to when determining the additional point value assigned in advance to each combination based on the winning combination.

The additional point value is the reel action to be executed based on the total value of the point values accumulated within the period until the predetermined number of games set as the number of additional lottery games are consumed at the time of winning the additional freeze reservation. It is data for determining the type (reel action control information 1 to 4) and the ART game number addition value assigned in advance according to the type, and "1" to "5" are prepared as point values.

For example, in the case of the internal winning combination (watermelon and square cherry) corresponding to winning numbers 31 and 32, the additional point lottery table during ART has point values of "2", "3", "4" and "5". It is set so that they can be distributed with the same probability.

In addition, the winning combination corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 30 (excluding the normal lip corresponding to the winning number 3), that is, the specific internal winning combination BB lip 1 or 2 and the RB lip, the lower bells 1 to 3. , The middle bell is assigned to a relatively low point value "1" with high probability. On the other hand, the internal winning combinations corresponding to the winning numbers 33 to 35, that is, the fixed cherry, the middle cherry, and the fixed winning combination, are assigned to the highest point value "5" with high probability.

In the present embodiment, watermelon (overlapping role of watermelons 1 to 4), horn cherry (overlapping role of special cherry and cherry 1-9), middle cherry (special cherry and cherry 1-11 and middle cherry 1). A fixed role (a duplicate role with ~ 5) and a fixed role (a fixed cherry and a fixed small role (special small roles 1 to 4) described later) are defined as a plurality of special winning roles (also referred to as a special role or a rare role). ing.

Further, although the additional point value is not assigned to the normal lip corresponding to the winning number 3, it can be treated as being distributed to "0" as the point value with a probability of 100%.

<Additional freeze execution table>
The additional freeze execution time table shown in FIG. 59 is based on the total value of the additional point values when the additional freeze execution flag, which will be described later, is set (on) in the ART state processing shown in FIG. 66. It is a table referred to when determining a value, reel action control information 1 to 4, and an ART game number addition value (20 games, 70 games, 140 games and 777 games).

That is, this additional freeze execution table stores the effect freeze timer value, the reel action control information 1 to 4, and the ART game number addition value in association with the total value of the additional point values, and the acquired additional value. This is for acquiring the corresponding effect freeze timer value, any one of the reel action control information 1 to 4, and the ART game number addition value based on the total value of the point values.

For example, the type of reel action when the total value of the additional point values is "5" or "6" is the reel action control information 1, and the reel when the total value of the additional point values is "7" or "8". The type of action is reel action control information 2, the type of reel action when the total value of additional point values is "9" is reel action control information 3, and the total value of additional point values is "10" or more. The type of reel action at this time is reel action control information 4.

In addition, the number of ART games added when the total value of the additional points is "5" or "6" is 20 games, and the number of ART games when the total value of the additional points is "7" or "8". The addition value is 70 games, the number of ART games added when the total value of the additional points is "9" is 140 games, and the number of ART games is added when the total value of the additional points is "10" or more. The value is 777 games.

Further, the freeze timer value is set to a larger value as the total value of the additional point values is larger. For example, when the additional point value is "10" or more, a significantly larger value is set as compared with the case where the point value is "5" or "6".

<Additional freeze reservation lottery table during ART>
The additional freeze reservation lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 60 is when the additional freeze reservation flag described later is not set in the processing during the ART state shown in FIG. 66, and is "watermelon, square cherry, fixed combination and middle stage". This is a table that is referred to for determining whether or not to perform an additional freeze after digesting all five games set as the number of additional lottery games when an internal win is made to any of the "cherries".

In this ART middle-addition freeze reservation lottery table, the probability of winning the additional freeze reservation lottery differs depending on which of the special winning combination of watermelon, horn cherry, fixed combination and middle cherry.

That is, in the additional freeze reservation lottery table during ART, the probability of winning the additional freeze reservation lottery is highest for watermelon and is set to 50%. Kaku cherry, fixed role and middle cherry have the same winning probability, and in each case, they are set to a lower probability than watermelon.

[Main control processing]
The main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 61 to 82.

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

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 31 executes the power-on processing shown in FIG. 62 (S10). In this power-on processing, it is determined whether the backup is normal, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and the initialization processing is executed according to the determination result.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes an initialization process at the end of one game (one unit game) (S11). In this initialization process, for example, a storage area designated in advance to be initialized at the end of one game is initialized. By this initialization process, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storage area, and the like of the main RAM 33 are cleared.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 63 (S12). In this medal reception / start check process, a process of detecting a medal inserted by a player and a process of detecting a start operation are executed.

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts three random numbers (random values 1 to 3) and stores them in the random number value storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (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. Further, the random number values 2 and 3 are values used for other lottery processing, and are extracted from "0 to 65535" and "0 to 255", respectively, in the present embodiment. The main CPU 31 does not need to extract the random numbers 2 and 3 in step S13, and may extract the random numbers 2 and 3 when they are used.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 64 (S14). The main CPU 31 that executes this internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the ART game state lottery process shown in FIG. 65 (S15). This ART game state lottery process includes a lottery process related to the transition of the ART game state, a lottery process of whether or not to set the flag referred to in each ART game state to ON, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the reel stop initial setting process shown in FIG. 69 (S16). By this reel stop initial setting process, each information (for example, stop table number and the like) related to reel stop control is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 33 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

Next, the main CPU 31 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S17). The start command data represents, for example, the type of the game status flag, the value of the bonus end number counter, the type of the internal winning combination, the type of the flag related to the lock, the value of the timer for the effect, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the game start freeze process shown in FIG. 70 (S18). In this game start freeze process, various freezes are executed based on various flags referred to in each ART game state.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the wait process (S19). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (the start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Wait until the wait is exhausted. The predetermined time in this wait process, that is, the wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the number of inserted medals (S20). Along with this reel rotation start process, "01110000" is stored in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 29).

Further, the reel rotation start process is executed in the interrupt process (reel control process) shown in FIG. 80. This interrupt process is a process executed at a fixed cycle (1.1172 ms). By this interrupt process, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. After that, the drive 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 and 3R reaches a constant speed, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R is controlled by this interrupt process so that the reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate at a constant speed. Be maintained.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S21). ). By receiving the reel rotation start command data, the sub-control circuit 72 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing and the like for executing various effects.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the pull-in priority storage process (S22). In this attraction priority storage process, the attraction priority table selection process shown in FIG. 73 is executed, and the attraction priority of all the symbols of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is determined.

That is, in the attraction priority storage process, stop information is stored in the attraction priority data storage area for each symbol position of each rotating reel based on the internal winning combination. For example, for each symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, when the corresponding symbol is stop permission, the attraction priority data is stored in the attraction priority data storage area based on the attraction priority table. In the case of disapproval of suspension (for example, when a winning combination wins a prize), data indicating suspension prohibition is stored in the attraction priority data storage area.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74 (S23). By this process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is performed.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the winning search process (S24). In this winning search process, after all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line 8c is collated with the symbol combination table, and the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line 8c is obtained. Judged.

Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 28) and the data in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 13 to 15) are collated, and the collation result is the display combination storage area (see FIG. 27). ) Is stored.

More specifically, the data in the symbol code storage area is copied as it is to the display combination storage area. At that time, the symbol combination table is referred to, and the number of payouts is obtained. By this winning search process, all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, so that the combination of the symbols displayed on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is specified.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the payout of the number of medals according to the combination of the displayed symbols based on the result of the winning search process (S25). Along with this medal payout process, the hopper drive circuit 41 is controlled and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number counter.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the ART-related processing shown in FIG. 76 (S26). This ART-related process includes management of the number of games related to the ART game state, processing for setting a flag referred to in each ART game state, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the lock process at the end of the game shown in FIG. 77 (S27). In this game end lock process, locking is executed based on various flags referred to in each ART game state.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates winning operation command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated winning operation command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S28). The winning operation command data represents, for example, the type of display combination, the flag related to the lock, the number of medals to be paid out, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the bonus end check process shown in FIG. 78 (S29). By this bonus end check process, the process of terminating the operation of the MB is executed when the end condition of the MB is satisfied.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 79 (S30). By this bonus operation check process, the process of operating the MB based on the combination of the symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is executed. After executing the process of step S30, the main CPU 31 repeats the processes of steps S11 to 1.

<Processing when power is turned on>
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the flow of the power-on processing executed in step S10 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S40). In this determination process, whether or not the backup is normal is determined by error detection using the checksum value. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the set value of the pachi-slot machine 1 and the checksum value calculated from the set value and the like when the power is turned off in the main RAM 33 as backup data, and performs the determination process when the power is turned on. In (S40), the set value and the like stored in the main RAM 33 and the checksum value are read out. Then, the main CPU 31 compares the checksum value calculated from the read set value and the like with the backed up checksum value, and if the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the backed up setting value and the like (S41). As a result, if the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off will be set.

Next, after executing the process of step S41, or when it is determined in step S40 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 has a setting change switch provided in the cabinet 60 of the pachislot machine 1. It is determined whether or not it is on (S42).

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the initialization process at the time of setting change (S43). In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area of the main RAM 33 are cleared, and the set value is cleared.

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the release mode stored in the main RAM 33 to the mode 9, and clears the number of release games stored in the main RAM 33 to "0" (S44).

Next, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated initialization command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S45). The initialization command data represents, for example, whether or not the set value has been changed, the set value, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the set value change process (S46). In this set value change process, the set value is selected from 1 to 6 according to the operation result of the reset switch, and the set value selected when the start lever 6 to be operated subsequently is operated. To confirm.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the ON state (S47), and repeatedly executes the process of step S47 until a determination result that is not in the ON state is obtained.

Here, when a determination result that the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained (NO), it means that the setting value change process is completed, so that the main CPU 31 extracts the random number value 3 and at the same time. , Mode transition With reference to the lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43), the transition destination release mode, that is, the transition destination mode is determined based on the current release mode, the set value, the lottery trigger, and the random number value 3. (S48).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the release game number lottery table (see FIGS. 44 to 49), and determines the number of release games based on the release mode, the set value, and the random number value 3 (S49).

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines the number of release games represented by a range such as "0 to 31" as the number of release games, the main CPU 31 randomly determines one release game number from this range. To do.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated initialization command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S50). This power-on processing ends.

In step S42, when it is determined that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S51).

Here, if it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 executes power-on error processing (S52). In this power-on error processing, the main CPU 31 displays that the backup is not normal by displaying an error or the like.

Note that the main CPU 31 does not release the error state by operating the stop release switch or the reset switch in the state of an error (backup error) in which the backup is not normal, and when a new setting is changed. The error state is cleared only for.

If it is determined in step S51 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 restores the state of the pachi-slot machine 1 to the state before the power was cut off based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 33. (S53), this power-on processing ends.

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

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic closing request (S60). If a player wins a replay role in the previous unit game, a medal is automatically inserted in this unit game. That is, in the determination process of step S60, it may be determined whether or not the replay combination has been won in the previous unit game.

In step S60, when it is determined that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 31 executes an automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter and clears the automatic closing counter.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S62).

Here, the medal insertion command data represents, for example, the presence / absence of medal insertion, the value of the insertion number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the like.

In step S60, if it is determined that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), the main CPU 31 permits acceptance of medals (S63). For example, the main CPU 31 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to form a path so that medals inserted into the medal insertion port 22 pass through the selector.

In step S60, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the acceptance of medals has been prohibited since the previous unit game, so that the process related to the acceptance of medals Does not run.

After the process of step S62 or S63 is executed, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted medals according to the game state (S64). In the present embodiment, three cards are set when the main game state is a game state other than the MB game state, and two cards are set when the main game state is the MB game state.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted (S65).

Here, if it is determined that the acceptance of medals is permitted (YES), the main CPU 31 executes a medal insertion check process for checking the number of inserted medals (S66). In this medal insertion check process, the value of the insertion number counter is updated according to the number of checked medals.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S67).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal can be inserted or credited (S68). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 has three inserted cards in the game state other than the MB game state, two cards in the MB game state, and the credit is "50". Alternatively, on condition that the automatic insertion process of step S61 is executed, it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted or credited when the condition is satisfied, and the medal can be inserted or credited when the condition is not satisfied. Judge that there is.

If it is determined in step S68 that the medal cannot be inserted or credited (NO), the main CPU 31 prohibits the acceptance of the medal (S69). For example, the main CPU 31 forms a path through which medals inserted into the medal insertion port 22 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 15 without driving the solenoid of the selector.

In step S65, when it is determined that the acceptance of medals is not permitted (NO), in step S68, when it is determined that medals can be inserted or credited (YES), or the process of step S69 is executed. After that, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number of medals that can start the game (S70).

That is, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number of medals that can start the unit game according to the game state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not three medals have been inserted in a gaming state other than the MB gaming state in the main control gaming state, and two medals have been inserted in the MB gaming state. Judge whether or not.

Here, if it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not the number that can start the game (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S65.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is the number of medals that can start the game (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S71).

Here, if it is determined that the start switch 6S is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S65.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 6S is on (YES), the main CPU 31 prohibits the acceptance of medals (S72) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

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

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (step S80). This determination process is executed based on whether or not bit 0 of the game state flag storage area corresponding to the MB game state is "1" with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32). That is, when the bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is "1", it is determined that the main game state is the MB game state, and when the bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is "0". , It is determined that the main game state is not the MB game state.

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the MB operating process (S81). In the process during MB operation, the bits corresponding to all the small wins in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 26), that is, all the bits in the internal winning combination storage areas 4 to 11 and 0 in the internal winning combination storage area 12. ~ 4 bits are all updated to "1". When the MB operating process is executed, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

On the other hand, in step S80, when the main CPU 31 determines that the main game state is not the MB game state (NO), the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the main game state in the main RAM 33 (S82).

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table for the general game state (see FIG. 16) when the main game state is the general game state, and when the main game state is the RT1 game state. Sets an internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state (see FIG. 17).

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value 1 stored in the random number value storage area (S83).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to a predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in step S82, and sets a lottery value associated with each winning number (1 to 36 in the present embodiment) of the corresponding set value. It is acquired one by one, and the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value 1 (S84). That is, the main CPU 31 collates the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result obtained by the process in step S84 is smaller than "0" (S85).

Here, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value 1 and the winning number when it is determined that the subtraction result is not smaller than "0" (NO), that is, when it is determined that so-called digit borrowing is not performed. (S86).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers of the internal lottery table used have been checked (S87), and if it determines that all the winning numbers have not been checked (NO), The process of step S84 is executed.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that all the winning numbers have been checked (YES), it sets "0" as the value of the data pointer (S88).

In the present embodiment, the subtraction result of the internal lottery table for the general gaming state and the internal lottery table for the RT1 gaming state does not always become "0" or more when the main CPU 31 finishes checking all the winning numbers. Since it is set to, step S88 is not executed.

In step S85, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is smaller than "0" (YES), that is, when it is determined that so-called digit borrowing has been performed, the main CPU 31 refers to the set internal lottery table. The value of the small win / replay data pointer and the value of the bonus data pointer are obtained from the winning number (S89).

After executing the process of step S88 or S89, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 18), and based on the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer, the internal winning combination (S90). In the process of step S90, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer acquired in the process of step S88 or S89 is shown. The data value of the byte is determined.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S90 in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 26) (S91). In the process of step S91, a 12-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S90 is stored in the internal winning combination storage area (storage areas 1 to 3).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area (see FIG. 31) is “0” (S92). In the present embodiment, in this determination process, it is determined whether or not the "MB" is carried over.

In step S92, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is “0” (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 19) and refers to the bonus data pointer. The internal winning combination is acquired based on the value of (S93). In the process of step S93, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and a 12-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S89 is determined.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S93 in the carrying-over combination storage area (see FIG. 31) (S94). In the process of step S94, when “MB” is acquired as the internal winning combination in step S93, bit 0 corresponding to “MB” in the carry-over combination storage area is set to “1”.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area is “0” (S95). In this determination process, it is determined in step S94 whether or not the bit 0 corresponding to the “MB” of the carry-over combination storage area is set to “1”.

If it is determined in step S95 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 has bit 2 corresponding to the "RT1 game state" of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32). Is set to "1" (S96). By the process of step S96, the main game state becomes the RT1 game state.

When it is determined in step S92 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is not "0" (NO), when it is determined in step S95 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is "0" (YES), or in step S96. After executing the process, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storage area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area (S97). In the process of step S97, the 12-byte data value of the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 26) is updated based on the type of the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area (see FIG. 31). ..

After executing the process of step S97, the main CPU 31 ends the internal lottery process.

<ART game state lottery processing>
FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ART game state lottery process executed in step S15 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (S100). In this determination process, when the bit 0 corresponding to the "MB game state" in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the main game state is the MB game state, and " If it is "0", it is determined that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state.

Here, if it is determined that the main game state is the MB game state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the ART game state lottery process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is the ART state (S101). In this determination process, when the bit 6 corresponding to the "ART state" of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the ART game state is the ART state, and "0". If, it is determined that the ART gaming state is not the ART state.

The main CPU 31 that executes such a process constitutes a game state transition means.

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the ART game state is the ART state (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the process during the ART state shown in FIG. 66 (S102), and ends the ART game state lottery process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART game state is not the ART state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART game state is the ART winning state (S103). In this determination process, when the bit 4 corresponding to the "ART winning state" in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the ART gaming state is the ART winning state, and " If it is "0", it is determined that the ART gaming state is not the ART winning state.

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the ART game state is the ART winning state (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the process during the ART winning state shown in FIG. 67 (S104), and ends the ART game state lottery process. To do.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART game state is not the ART winning state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART game state is in the ART start waiting state (S105). In this determination process, when the bit 5 corresponding to the "ART start waiting state" in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the ART game state is the ART start waiting state. , "0", it is determined that the ART game state is not the ART start waiting state.

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the ART game state is in the ART start waiting state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the ART game state lottery process.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that the ART game state is not the ART start waiting state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the penalty flag stored in the main RAM 33 is on (S106).

Here, if it is determined that the penalty flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of penalty games stored in the main RAM 33 (S107).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of penalty games is "0" (S108).

Here, if it is determined that the number of penalty games is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART game state lottery process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of penalty games is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 turns off the penalty flag (S109) and ends the ART game state lottery process.

If it is determined in step S106 that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 refers to the release lottery table (see FIG. 50), and sets the current mode, the set value, the internal winning combination, and the random number value 2. Based on (S110), it is determined whether or not the game start lock process release lottery has been won, and based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the game start lock process release lottery has been won (S110). S111).

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the lottery for releasing the lock process at the start of the game has not been won (NO), "1" is subtracted from the number of released games (S112).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of released games is "0" (S113).

If it is determined that the number of released games is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the ART game state lottery process.

If it is determined in step S111 that the lottery for releasing the lock process at the start of the game has been won (YES), or if it is determined in step S113 that the number of unlocked games is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 Sets the ART winning state as the ART gaming state (S114). The process of step S114 is a process of setting the bit 4 corresponding to the “ART winning state” of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) to “1”.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the ART winning state transition process shown in FIG. 68 (S115). This ART winning state transition process includes a process of determining the transition destination mode, the number of next release games, whether or not to perform a short freeze, the notification mode, and the like.

When the ART winning state transition process is executed, the main CPU 31 ends the ART game state lottery process.

<Processing during ART state>
FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing during the ART state executed in step S102 of the ART game state lottery process shown in FIG. 65.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the long freeze reservation flag stored in the main RAM 33 is set to ON (1) (S600).

If it is determined that the long freeze reservation flag is not set to on (NO), the main CPU 31 refers to the long freeze reservation lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 54, and is based on the internal winning combination and the random number value 2. Then, at the start of the game, it is determined whether or not the long freeze reservation lottery for performing the long freeze processing has been won (S601), and based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the long freeze reservation lottery has been won. (S602).

Here, when it is determined that the long freeze reservation lottery has been won (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the long freeze reservation flag stored in the main RAM 33 to ON (S603).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43), and determines the transition destination mode based on the current mode, the set value, the lottery trigger, and the random number value 3 (S604).

When the transition destination mode is determined in step S604, when it is determined in step S602 that the long freeze reservation lottery has not been won (NO), and when it is determined that the long freeze reservation flag is set in step S600. (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the additional freeze reservation flag stored in the main RAM 33 is set to ON (S605).

Here, when it is determined that the additional freeze reservation flag is set (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the additional point lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 58, and is based on the winning combination and the random number value 3. Then, the additional point value for this game is determined (S606). By this process, the additional point value (one of 1 to 5) given according to the winning combination is determined for each game of the additional lottery game within the predetermined period (5 games).

Next, the additional point values determined in step S606 are cumulatively added within a predetermined period (S607), and the total value of the additional point values is calculated. By this process, the total of the additional point values given to each game until all five games are exhausted is determined.

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of additional lottery games (5) stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (S608), and calculates the remaining number of additional lottery games.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of remaining additional lottery games is "0" (S609). That is, it is determined whether or not all the five games set as the number of additional lottery games have been digested.

If it is determined that the number of remaining additional lottery games is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the processing during this ART state.

When it is determined that the number of remaining additional lottery games is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 turns on the additional freeze execution flag stored in the main RAM 33 (S610).

Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the additional freeze execution time table shown in FIG. 59, and according to the total value of the additional point values, any one of the reel action control information 1 to 4 and the corresponding effect freeze timer value. And the ART game number addition value (S611), and the process during the ART state is terminated. By this process, in the ART state, a predetermined number of ART games (20 games, 70 games, 140 games or 777) to be added to the remaining number of ART games (70 games or 20 games) specified in the ART state. The game) is decided.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S605 that the additional freeze reservation flag is not set (NO), the main CPU 31 refers to the additional freeze reservation lottery table during ART shown in FIG. 60, and wins the winning combination and the random number value. Based on 2 and, for example, after digesting 5 ART games, it is determined whether or not the reservation lottery for the additional freeze for performing the freeze process is won (S612). The main CPU 31 that performs this process constitutes a freeze determination means.

Then, based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the reservation lottery for the additional freeze has been won (S613).

Here, if it is determined that the reservation lottery for the additional freeze has not been won (NO), the processing during the ART state is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the additional freeze reservation lottery has been won (YES), the additional freeze reservation flag stored in the main RAM 33 is set to ON (S614).

Further, the main CPU 31 sets “5” as the number of additional lottery games stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (S615), and ends the processing during the ART state. By this process, the number of additional lottery games to be consumed within this period is set to 5 as a predetermined period until the predetermined number of games are completed.

The main CPU 31 that executes such ART state processing constitutes a total value calculation means.

That is, in this ART state processing, a reservation for an additional freeze that invalidates the game operation by the player for a predetermined period at the start of the game on condition that the watermelon, the horn cherry, the fixed combination, or the middle cherry is internally won. When it is decided whether or not to perform the additional freeze and the reservation of the additional freeze is decided, 5 games are set as the number of additional lottery games. Then, the total value of the additional point values given according to the winning combination for each game is calculated until the five games are exhausted. Based on the total value obtained in this way, one of the reel action control information 1 to 4 to be executed is determined as the reel action accompanying the additional freeze, and the ART game is added to the remaining number of ART games of the specified number. It is designed to get the number addition value.

<Processing during ART winning state>
FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing during the ART winning state executed in step S104 of the ART gaming state lottery processing shown in FIG. 65.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the penalty flag is on (S130).

Here, if it is determined that the penalty flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of penalty games stored in the main RAM 33 (S131).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of penalty games is "0" (S132).

Here, if it is determined that the number of penalty games is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the processing during the ART winning state.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of penalty games is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 turns off the penalty flag (S133) and ends the processing during the ART winning state.

If it is determined in step S130 that the penalty flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus lip 1 or 2 is internally won (S134).

Here, if it is determined that the bonus lip 1 or 2 has not been internally won (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the processing during the ART winning state.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus lip 1 or 2 is internally won (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the notification is won based on the notification mode stored in the main RAM 33. (S135), based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the notification is successful (S136). That is, each time the main CPU 31 internally wins the bonus lip 1 or 2 in the game during the ART winning state, the main CPU 31 wins the ART based on the notification probability in the determined ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table (see FIG. 53). Decide whether to carry out the announcement.

When it is decided to execute the ART winning notification, the ART winning notification is actually executed on the sub CPU 81 side.

Here, if it is determined that the notification has not been won (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the processing during the ART winning state.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification is successful (YES), the ART start waiting state is set as the ART game state (S137). In the process of step S137, the bit 4 corresponding to the "ART winning state" in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is reset to "0", and the bit 5 corresponding to the "ART start waiting state" is set to "1". Is set to.

Next, the main CPU 31 turns on the notification flag stored in the main RAM 33 (S138), and ends the processing during the ART winning state.

<Processing at ART winning state transition>
FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the flow of the ART winning state transition processing executed in step S115 of the ART gaming state lottery processing shown in FIG. 65.

First, the main CPU 31 refers to the mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43), and determines the transition destination mode based on the current mode, the set value, the lottery trigger, and the random number value 3 (S140).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the release game number lottery table (see FIGS. 44 to 49), and determines the next release game number based on the current mode, the set value, and the random number value 3 (S141).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the short freeze lottery table at the time of transition to the ART winning state (see FIG. 51), and determines whether or not the short freeze processing has been won based on the release trigger and the random number value 3 (S142). Based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the short freeze process has been won (S143).

Here, if it is determined that the short freeze process has been won (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the short freeze flag stored in the main RAM 33 to ON (S144).

If it is determined in step S143 that the short freeze process has not been won (NO), or after the short freeze flag is turned on in step S144, the main CPU 31 determines whether the long freeze reservation flag is turned on. Is determined (S145).

Here, when it is determined that the long freeze reservation flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 refers to the long freeze reservation lottery table (see FIG. 52) at the time of transition to the ART winning state, and sets the cancellation trigger and the random number value 2. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the reservation for long freeze processing has been won (S146), and based on the determined result, it is determined whether or not the reservation for long freeze processing has been won (S147).

Here, if it is determined that the reservation for the long freeze process has been won (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the long freeze reservation flag to ON (S148).

Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the mode transition lottery table (see FIGS. 35 to 43), and determines the transition destination mode based on the current mode, the set value, the lottery trigger, and the random number value 3 (S149).

When it is determined in step S145 that the long freeze reservation flag is on (YES), when it is determined in step S147 that the reservation for long freeze processing has not been won (NO), or in step S148, the long freeze reservation is reserved. When the flag is set to on, the main CPU 31 refers to the ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table (see FIG. 53), and determines the notification mode based on the lottery trigger and the random number value 2 (S150). The process at the time of transition to the ART winning state is terminated.

That is, the main CPU 31 determines one of the notification modes 1 to 3 having different notification probabilities for determining to execute the ART winning notification. At this time, the main CPU 31 determines the notification mode with the notification mode distribution probability associated with each cancellation condition in the ART winning state transition notification mode lottery table shown in FIG. 53. For example, when the number of games is released, it is distributed to the notification mode 1 with a 100% probability, and when the watermelon is released, it is distributed to either the notification mode 1 or the notification mode 2 with a 50% probability.

<Reel stop initial setting process>
FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop initial setting process executed in step S16 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main game state is the MB game state (S160).

Here, when it is determined that the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 sets "36" as the rotation cylinder stop number (S161).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the main game state is not the MB game state (NO), the main CPU 31 is the same as the small winning combination / replay data pointer acquired in the process of step S89 of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. The value is set as the rotation stop number (S162).

When the rotation cylinder stop number is set in this way, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 20) and acquires each information based on the rotation cylinder stop number (S163). In the process of step S163, the main CPU 31 is, for example, the number of the stop table used in the first to third stop operations and the information necessary for performing the control change in the control change process (that is, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R). When stopped in a specific order, information used to reselect the stop table when stopped (or pressed) at a specific position) is acquired.

The stop table directly or indirectly stores information on the number of sliding pieces with respect to the pressed position, and uses this information to the extent that it does not give a disadvantage to the player and does not cause an erroneous winning. , It is configured to stop at the stop position intended by the developer.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in each storage area of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 28) (S164), stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter (S165), and stops the reel. End the initial setting process.

<Freeze processing at the start of the game>
FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game start freeze process executed in step S18 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the short freeze flag is on (S700).

Here, when it is determined that the short freeze flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets "269 (about 0.3 seconds)" in the effect freeze timer (S701).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the short freeze flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the notification flag is on (S702).

Here, if it is determined that the notification flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the long freeze reservation flag is on (S703).

Here, when it is determined that the long freeze reservation flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets "10742 (about 12 seconds)" in the effect freeze timer (S704).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the long freeze reservation flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 sets "1791 (about 2 seconds)" in the effect freeze timer (S705).

If it is determined in step S702 that the notification flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the additional freeze execution flag is on (S706).

Here, if it is determined that the additional freeze execution flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the freeze process at the start of the game.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the additional freeze execution flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 has one of the reel action control information 1 to 4 acquired in step S611 of FIG. 66 described above and it. The corresponding effect freeze timer value is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (S707). By this process, the execution of one reel action of a different type is determined from the reel action control information 1 to 4. The main CPU 31 that executes such a process constitutes a reel action determining means and a freeze period determining means.

Next, the main CPU 31 adds the ART game number addition value corresponding to the reel action control information to the remaining number of ART games of the specified number (S708). The main CPU 31 that executes such a process constitutes a game number addition means.

For example, when the reel action control information 1 is acquired in the ART state accompanying the winning of "BB Lip", 20 games are added to the remaining number of 70 games, which is the specified number of ART games. Is added as. Further, for example, when the reel action control information 4 is acquired in the ART state accompanying the winning of "BB Lip", 777 games are added to the remaining number of 70 games, which is the specified number of ART games. It is added as a value.

Similarly, for example, when the reel action control information 1 is acquired in the ART state accompanying the winning of "RB Lip", 20 games are the number of ART games in the remaining number of 20 games, which is the specified number of ART games. It is added as an added value. Further, for example, when the reel action control information 4 is acquired in the ART state accompanying the winning of "RB Lip", 777 games are added to the remaining number of 20 games, which is the specified number of ART games. It is added as a value.

After setting "269" in the effect freeze timer in step S701, setting "10742" in the effect freeze timer in step S704, and then setting "1791" in the effect freeze timer in step S705. Or, after adding the number of ART games in step S708, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the effect freeze timer is "0". If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 waits for the value of the effect freeze timer to become "0" (S709).

Here, when the value of the effect freeze timer is determined to be "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 clears each used flag off (S710), and ends the game start freeze process. ..

In such an embodiment, the predetermined number of ART games in the ART state can be changed by adding the number of ART games according to the added value of the number of ART games (see FIG. 59). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the fluctuation of the number of ART games in the ART state.

By setting any one of the reel action control information 1 to 4 in step S707, the reel action is actually executed based on the reel action control information.

The reel action will be specifically described in the interrupt process (see FIG. 80) controlled by the main CPU, which will be described later.

<Pull-in priority storage process>
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the flow of the pull-in priority storage process executed in step S22 of the main control process shown in FIG. 62 and step S234 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74.

First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches in the main RAM 33 (S180).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a search target reel determination process for determining a search target reel (S181). 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 31 executes the pull-in priority table selection process shown in FIG. 73 (S182). In this attraction priority table selection process, one attraction priority table number is selected from the attraction priority table (see FIG. 22).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets "21 (the number of symbols on each reel)" for the number of symbol checks stored in the main RAM 33, and sets "0" for the search symbol position (S183).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the symbol code storage process shown in FIG. 72 (S184). This symbol code storage process acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data for checking the symbol position of the rotating reel.

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storage area (see FIG. 27) based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 28) (S185).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the pull-in priority data acquisition process (S186). In this attraction priority data acquisition process, the corresponding bit is "1" in the display combination storage area, and the corresponding bit is "1" in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 26). , With reference to the attraction priority table selected in step S182, the attraction priority data is acquired.

In the pull-in priority data acquisition process, "stop prohibition" (000H) is set for the symbol position that will result in an erroneous winning when stopped, and although it is not internally won, no erroneous winning will occur even if it is stopped. For the symbol position, "stoppable" (001H) is set.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (S187).

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks and adds "1" to the search symbol position (S188).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (S189).

Here, if it is determined that the number of symbol checks is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S184 (symbol code storage process).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of symbol checks is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search for the number of searches has been executed (S190).

Here, if it is determined that the search for the number of searches has been executed (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority storage process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the search for the number of searches has not been executed (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S181 (search target reel determination process).

<Design code storage process>
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol code storage process executed in step S184 of the pull-in priority order storage process shown in FIG. 71.

First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (S200). In this embodiment, one effective line (middle-middle-middle) is set.

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S201). In the present embodiment, for example, the symbol position in the middle stage is set as the check symbol position data for each reel.

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (S202), and ends the symbol code storage process.

<Pull-in priority table selection process>
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the flow of the attraction priority table selection process executed in step S182 of the attraction priority storage process shown in FIG. 71.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table selection data is set (S210).

Here, when it is determined that the attraction priority table selection data is set (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 30) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 29). Then, the attraction priority table number corresponding to the attraction priority table selection data is set from the attraction priority table (see FIG. 22) (S211), and the attraction priority table selection process is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the attraction priority table selection data is not set (NO), the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table according to the attraction priority table number (S212), and the attraction priority table is set. End the table selection process.

<Reel stop control process>
FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reel stop control process executed in step S23 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S220). This process is a process of determining whether or not a signal is output from the stop switch 7S.

If the main CPU 31 determines (NO) that the valid stop button has not been pressed, the process of step S220 is repeated.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (YES), the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 30) and the operation stop button storage area (FIG. 29) are determined according to the pressed stop button. (See) and is updated (S221).

Here, the main CPU 31 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 pressing order storage area, and refers to the pressing order storage area. , The order of pressing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R can be determined.

Next, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the stop button non-operation counter (S222), determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (S223), and stores the stop start position in the main RAM 33 based on the symbol counter. (S224). 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 31 executes the sliding piece number determination process (S225). This slip piece number determination process is a process of determining the number of slip pieces defined at the stop start position according to the stop table selection data group selected from the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 20) based on the internal winning combination. Is.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the priority pull-in control process shown in FIG. 75 (S226). In this priority attraction control process, the sliding piece so that the attraction priority data of the symbol of the number of sliding pieces acquired in step S225 stops at the symbol position corresponding to the higher attraction priority data within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. This is the process of correcting the number.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated reel stop command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S227). This reel stop command data represents the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces determination data (or the scheduled stop position), and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines the scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the slip piece number determination data, and stores the search target reel in the main RAM 33 (S228). The planned stop position is a symbol position obtained by adding any of the predetermined numerical values "0" to "4" defined as the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Is.

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (S229).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a symbol code storage process (see FIG. 72) (S230).

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in the symbol code storage process (S231).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process (S232). In this control change process, the reel stop information group is updated when the position is at a specific stop position.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (S233).

Here, when it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the pull-in priority storage process (see FIG. 71) (S234), and executes the process of step S220. To do.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 ends this reel stop control process.

<Priority pull-in control processing>
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the flow of the priority pull-in control process executed in step S226 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74.

First, the main CPU 31 sets the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (S240).

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the stop start position stored in the main RAM 33 (S241).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (S242). In this determination process, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the MB is operating, and when it is "0", the MB is activated. Judge that it is not inside.

Here, if it is determined that the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search target reel determined in step S223 of the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 74 is the left reel 3L. Is determined (S243).

If it is determined in step S242 that the MB is not operating (NO), or if it is determined in step S243 that the search target reel is not the left reel 3L (NO), the main CPU 31 performs reel stop control processing. A priority order table (see FIG. 23) corresponding to the number of slip pieces determined data determined in step S225 is set (S244). For example, if the number of sliding pieces determined by the stop table (stop data table) is "4", the number of sliding pieces determination data in the priority order table is set by the row (address) of "4".

Next, the main CPU 31 sets "5" in the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (S245). That is, it is determined to search for 5 times of 0 to 4 pieces.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S243 that the search target reel is the left reel 3L (YES), the main CPU 31 uses the MB game state priority order table (see FIG. 24) according to the number of slip pieces determination data. Set (S246).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value of the priority order to "3" and sets the number of checks to "2" (S247).

After executing the process of step S245 or S247, the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding pieces determination data as the number of sliding pieces (S248).

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (S249).

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority data of the stop search position (S250).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the attraction priority data acquired in the process of step S250 is equal to or higher than the previously acquired attraction priority data (S251).

Here, if it is determined that the attraction priority data acquired in the process of step S250 is equal to or higher than the attraction priority data acquired earlier (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding pieces (S252). ..

In step S251, when it is determined that the attraction priority data acquired in the process of step S250 is not equal to or higher than the previously acquired attraction priority data (NO), or after executing the process of step S252, the main CPU 31 "1" is subtracted from the priority order and the number of checks (S253).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (S254).

Here, if it is determined that the number of checks is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding pieces (S255) and ends this priority pull-in control process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of checks is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S249.

<ART related processing>
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing the flow of ART-related processing executed in step S26 of the main control processing shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (S260). In this determination process, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the main game state is the MB game state, and when it is "0", it is determined. It is determined that the main game state is not the MB game state.

Here, if it is determined that the main gaming state is the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 ends this ART-related processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the main gaming state is not the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is the ART state (S261). In this determination process, when the bit 6 of the game state flag storage area is "1", it is determined that the ART game state is the ART state, and when it is "0", the ART game state is the ART state. It is judged that it is not.

Here, when it is determined that the ART game state is the ART state (YES), the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of ART games stored in the main RAM 33 (S262).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of ART games is "0" (S263).

Here, if it is determined that the number of ART games is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this ART-related processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of ART games is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 is at the end of the ART state shifted by winning the BB lip 1 or the BB lip 2 (hereinafter, simply "at the end of the BB"). It is determined whether or not it is (S264).

Here, if it is determined that it is the end of BB (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the BB end flag stored in the main RAM 33 to "1" (S265), and ends this ART-related processing.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the end of the ART state shifted by winning the BB lip 1 or BB lip 2, that is, the ART state shifted by winning the RB lip (NO), the main CPU 31 is stored in the main RAM 33. The RB end flag is set to "1" (S266), and this ART-related processing is terminated.

If it is determined in step S261 that the ART gaming state is not the ART state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is in the ART start waiting state (S267). In this determination process, when bit 5 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the ART game state is in the ART start waiting state, and when it is "0", it is determined. , It is determined that the ART game state is not the ART start waiting state.

Here, when it is determined that the ART game state is the ART start waiting state (YES), the main CPU 31 is at the time of winning the BB lip 1 or the BB lip 2 (hereinafter, simply referred to as "BB lip winning time"). It is determined whether or not it is (S268).

If it is determined that the BB lip is winning (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the BB start flag stored in the main RAM 33 to "1" (S269), and sets, for example, 70 games as the number of ART games. (S270), this ART-related process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the time of winning the BB lip (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the time of winning the RB lip (hereinafter, simply referred to as "at the time of winning the RB lip") (S271). ..

Here, if it is determined that the RB rip is won (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the RB start flag stored in the main RAM 33 to "1" (S272), and the number of ART games is, for example, 20 games. Is set (S273), and this ART-related processing is terminated.

If it is determined in step S267 that the ART gaming state is not in the ART start waiting state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the middle bell or the lower bell has won a prize (S274).

Here, when the middle bell or the lower bell wins a prize, it can be seen that the first stop operation is not the left button 7L. If the first stop operation is not the left button 7L when the ART gaming state is during normal gaming or in the ART winning state, the pachislot machine 1 is supposed to impose a penalty in each ART gaming state. ..

Therefore, in step S274, if it is determined that the middle bell or the lower bell has won a prize (YES), the main CPU 31 turns on the penalty flag (S275) and sets 6 games as the number of penalty games (S276). This ART-related processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the middle bell or the lower bell has not won a prize (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this ART-related processing.

As described above, the main CPU 31 that executes the ART-related processing shown in FIG. 76 constitutes the lock determination means.

<Lock processing at the end of the game>
FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game end lock process executed in step S27 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB start flag is on (S280).

Here, when it is determined that the BB start flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets "4476 (about 5 seconds)" in the effect lock timer (S281) and turns on the external signal 1. (S282). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the external signal 1 transmitted to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1 (first state) on condition that the lock is performed at the start.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB start flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB start flag is on (S283).

Here, when it is determined that the RB start flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets “1” in the effect lock timer (S284) and turns on the external signal 2 (S285). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the external signal 2 transmitted to the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1 (first state) on condition that the lock is performed at the start.

After executing the process of step S282 or S285, the main CPU 31 sets the ART state as the ART game state (S286).

If it is determined in step S283 that the RB start flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB end flag is on (S287).

Here, when it is determined that the BB end flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets "3581 (about 4 seconds)" in the effect lock timer (S288) and turns off the external signal 1. (S289). That is, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signal 1 turned on in step S282 (second state) on condition that the lock is performed at the end.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the BB end flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB end flag is on (S290).

Here, when it is determined that the RB end flag is on (YES), the main CPU 31 sets “1” in the effect lock timer (S291) and turns off the external signal 2 (S292). That is, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signal 2 turned on in step S285 (second state) on condition that the lock is performed at the end.

After executing the process of step S289 or S292, the main CPU 31 sets the normal gaming state as the ART gaming state (S293). In the process of step S293, the bit 6 corresponding to the "ART state" of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is reset to "0". Further, the bit 2 corresponding to the "RT1 game state" in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is set to "1".

After executing the process of step S286 or S293, the main CPU 31 waits for the value of the effect lock timer to become "0" (S294). That is, when it is determined that the value of the effect lock timer is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 repeats the process in step S294.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the effect lock timer has become "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 clears each used flag off (S295), and ends the lock process at the end of the game. To do.

If it is determined in step S290 that the RB end flag is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the game end lock process.

As described above, the main CPU 31 that executes the ART-related processing shown in FIG. 76 and the game end lock processing shown in FIG. 77 constitutes the start lock execution means.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 turns on the external signals 1 and 2 when the BB start flag or the RB start flag is on, and turns on the external signals when the BB end flag or the RB end flag is on. It has been described that 1 and 2 are turned off respectively.

On the other hand, the main CPU 31 turns off the external signals 1 and 2 when the BB start flag or the RB start flag is on, and outputs the external signals 1 and 2 when the BB end flag or the RB end flag is on. You may turn on each. In this case, the states in which the external signals 1 and 2 are on correspond to the first state, and the states in which the external signals 1 and 2 are off correspond to the second state, respectively.

<Bonus end check process>
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing the flow of the bonus end check process executed in step S29 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (S300). In this process, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the MB is operating, and when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is "0". Is determined that the MB is not in operation.

Here, if it is determined that the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this bonus end check process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the CB end process (S301). In this CB end process, bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is reset to "0".

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter representing the remaining payout number (S302), and determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is "less than 0" (counter <0) (S303).

Here, if it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is not "less than 0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this bonus end check process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is "less than 0" (YES), the main CPU 31 performs the MB end process (S304). In this MB end processing, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is reset to "0".

Next, the main CPU 31 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated bonus end command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S305). This bonus end check process ends. The bonus end command data indicates, for example, that the bonus has ended.

<Bonus operation check process>
FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing the flow of the bonus operation check process executed in step S30 of the main control process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (S310). In this process, when bit 0 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 32) is "1", it is determined that the MB is in operation, and bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is "0". In that case, it is determined that the MB is not operating.

Here, if it is determined that the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the CB operation process (S311) and ends the bonus operation check process. In this CB operation process, bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1".

On the other hand, if it is determined that the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB has won a prize (S312).

Here, if it is determined that the MB has won a prize (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the MB operation process (S313). In this MB operation process, for example, "30" is set in the bonus end number counter, and bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1".

Next, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (S314), generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and allocates the generated bonus start command data to the main RAM 33. It is stored in the communication data storage area (S315), and this bonus operation check process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S312 that the MB did not win (NO), the main CPU 31 replays (“BB rip 1”, “BB rip 2”, “RB rip”, “normal rip” and “special replay”. It is determined whether or not "1" to "special replay 11") is displayed (S316).

Here, if it is determined that the replay is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this bonus operation check process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the replay is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request to copy the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (S317), and ends this bonus operation check process. ..

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the flow of interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU 31. This process is performed every 1.1172 milliseconds.

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S320).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the input port check process shown in FIG. 81 (S321). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of a signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. For example, the main CPU 31 stores input state command data representing on-edge and off-edge information of various switches including on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S and stop switch 7S in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the timer update process (S322).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the communication data transmission process shown in FIG. 82 (S323). In this process, the command data stored in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (S324). More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and the reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that the 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, the main CPU 31 controls so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped in response to the stop operation.

Further, in this reel control process, the main CPU 31 has stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R based on the reel action control information 1 to 4 (see FIG. 59) set by the process in step S707 of FIG. 70 described above. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is controlled according to the excitation pattern of, and a predetermined reel action is executed as the reel action accompanying the additional freeze.

For example, as a reel action, a change due to a different rotation speed for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a change due to a different rotation direction for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and a slip for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. Changes due to different numbers of pieces, or combinations of these can be considered.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the lamp 7SEG drive process (S325). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units.

Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S326) and ends the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check process>
FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the flow of the input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 80.

First, the main CPU 31 checks the state of each input port (S330).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the state of the input port before the previous interrupt, that is, one interrupt, in the main RAM 33 (S331), and stores the current state of the input port in the main RAM 33 (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 31 can check the states of both input ports. Therefore, it is checked whether or not the state of the input port has changed, for example, whether or not the bet button 11 has been pressed.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge state in the main RAM 33 (S333). In the present embodiment, the on-edge means a state in which the button is held down, and the off-edge means a state in which the button is released.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates input state command data to be transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72, and stores the generated input state command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S334). This input port check process ends.

<Communication data transmission processing>
FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the flow of the communication data transmission process executed in step S323 of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 80.

First, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the communication data transmission timer (S340).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is "0" (S341).

Here, if it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this communication data transmission process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is "0" (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (S342).

Here, when it is determined that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 31 generates non-operation command data indicating that there is no data to be transmitted, and the generated non-operation command data. Is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S343).

If it is determined in step S342 that there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (YES), or after executing the process of step S343, the main CPU 31 sets the communication data transmission timer to, for example, "14" as an initial value. Set (S344).

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub control circuit 72 (S345).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the transmission of communication data is completed (S346).

Here, if it is determined that the transmission of the communication data is not completed (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S345.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission is completed (YES), the main CPU 31 updates the communication data storage area so as to clear it (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 83 to 93.

<Power-on process>
FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the flow of the power-on process of the sub CPU 81 at the time of power-on.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization process (S350). In this process, the sub CPU 81 checks for errors in the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task which is a task group of timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task shown in FIG. 86 which is a task group of vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC) interrupt synchronization.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 85 (S351). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving this timer interrupt event message, the lamp control task of various lamps. It is a process of executing a process of controlling the lighting state.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 84 (S352). In the sound control task, the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R is controlled by the sub CPU 81.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task (S353) and terminates the power-on process. The mother task is a task group for VSYNC interrupt synchronization, and is an interrupt signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) of a vertical synchronization signal sent from the dot display 100 when one frame of video is displayed on the dot display 100. Is used.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the sound control task activated in step S352 of the power-on processing shown in FIG. 83.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process of sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (S360).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a task having the next priority in the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S361).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound data analysis process (S362), performs the sound effect execution process (S363), and executes the process of step S361.

<Lamp control task>
FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the lamp control task activated in step S351 of the power-on processing shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the timer interrupt initialization process (S370).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization process of the lamp-related data (S371).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the timer interrupt wait (S372). In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds.

As a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization, for example, a main board communication task which is a task group of command reception interrupt synchronization can be mentioned. In addition, a task group for power interrupt synchronization (not shown), a task group for door monitoring unit communication synchronization (not shown), and the like can be mentioned.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 84 (S373). In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the lamp control task, is executed.

In the present embodiment, the priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S373, the sound control task having the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S373, among the sound control tasks shown in FIG. 84, the processes of steps S362 and S363 are executed.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the lamp data analysis process (S374), executes the lamp effect execution process (S375), and executes the process of step S372.

<Mother task>
FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the mother task activated in step S353 of the power-on processing shown in FIG. 83.

In the mother task, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task (S380), activates the main board communication task (S381), and activates the animation task (S382).

<Main task>
FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the main task activated in step S380 of the mother task shown in FIG.

In the main task, the sub CPU 81 executes the VSYNC interrupt initialization process (S390) and executes the VSYNC interrupt wait (S391).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the drawing process (S392), and executes the process of step S391.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the main board communication task activated in step S381 of the mother task shown in FIG. 86.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S400) and checks the received command (S401).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S402).

Here, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S401.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines that the received command is a legitimate command, and creates game information from the received command. The game information is stored in the sub RAM 83 (S403).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the command analysis process shown in FIG. 89 (S404), and executes the process of step S401.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing the flow of the command analysis process executed in step S404 of the main board communication task shown in FIG. 88.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the effect content determination process (S410) shown in FIG. 89, executes the lamp data determination process (S411), executes the sound data determination process (S412), and registers the determined data. Then (S413), this command analysis process is terminated.

<Anime task>
FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the animation task activated in step S382 of the mother task shown in FIG. 86.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the change from the previous game information (S420). Specifically, in the sub CPU 81, the current game information updated by the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 80 is different from the game information registered in the sub RAM 83 in the previous interrupt process. Check if the game information is different.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the object control process (S421). Specifically, when the check result indicating that the game information has changed is obtained in step S420, the sub CPU 81 controls the image according to the change in the game information.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the animation task management process (S422). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 manages the order of images displayed in various effects. When the sub CPU 81 executes the animation task management process, the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S420.

<Production content determination process>
FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect content determination process executed in step S410 of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 89.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command has been received (S430).

Here, if it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization command reception processing (S431), and ends the effect content determination processing.

In the initialization command reception processing, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the initialization command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the medal insertion command has been received (S432).

Here, if it is determined that the medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the medal insertion command reception processing (S433), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the medal insertion command reception processing, for example, effect data based on the information transmitted as the medal insertion command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal insertion command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command has been received (S434).

Here, if it is determined that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the start command reception time process shown in FIG. 92 (S435), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the process at the time of receiving the start command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the start command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel rotation start command has been received (S436).

Here, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the reel rotation start command reception processing (S437), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the processing 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 is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (S438).

Here, if it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the reel stop command reception processing (S439), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the reel stop command reception processing, for example, the type of the stop reel, the stop start position, the number of sliding pieces, or the scheduled stop position are transmitted.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning operation command has been received (S440).

Here, if it is determined that the winning operation command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the winning operation command receiving process (S441) shown in FIG. 93, 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 is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command has been received (S442).

Here, if it is determined that the bonus start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the bonus start command reception processing (S443), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the processing at the time of receiving the bonus start command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus start command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command has been received (S444).

Here, if it is determined that the bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the bonus end command reception processing (S445), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the processing at the time of receiving the bonus end command, for example, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus end command is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus end command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the input state command has been received (S446).

Here, if it is determined that the input state command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the input state command reception processing (S447), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the input state command reception processing, for example, the main CPU 31 transmits as an input state command whether each operation unit is in the on-edge state or the off-edge state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S446 that the input state command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this effect content determination process.

<Processing when receiving start command>
FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing the flow of the start command reception processing executed in step S435 of the effect content determination processing shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 extracts the effect random value and stores the extracted effect random value in the effect random value storage area of the sub RAM 83 (S450).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART gaming state is the ART state (S451).

Here, if it is determined that the ART state is set (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB malfunction flag stored in the sub RAM 83 is ON (S452). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 is for winning the "BB lip 1" or the "BB lip 2" even though the second stop operation sequence for winning the "RB lip" is notified. It is determined whether or not the "pseudo bonus replay 1 or 2" has won the prize in the first winning mode (BB lip 1 or BB lip 2) according to the first stop operation order.

The BB malfunction flag is set when the "pseudo-bonus replay 1 or 2" wins in the first winning mode (BB lip 1 or BB lip 2) even though the second stop operation sequence is notified. Turns on.

Here, when it is determined that the BB malfunction flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 refers to the special navigation lottery table (see FIG. 57), and is based on the winning combination and the random value for production. The navigation data during ART is determined (S453), and the process at the time of receiving this start command is terminated.

Specifically, the sub CPU 81 refers to the special navigation lottery table, and does not change the number of ART games (70 games) generated by the first winning mode (BB lip 1 or BB lip 2). Information on advantageous stop operations related to medal granting with a lower probability than when "pseudo-bonus replay 1 or 2" is won in the first winning mode with the stop operation order of 1 being notified (stop operation order). Is notified.

More preferably, the sub CPU 81 is equivalent to a medal given when a medal is won in the second winning mode (RB lip) when the player wins a prize in BB lip 1 or BB lip 2 due to an erroneous operation or act The stop operation order is notified with a probability of giving a number of medals.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB malfunction flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 refers to the normal navigation lottery table (see FIG. 56), and is performing ART based on the winning combination and the random value for production. The navigation data is determined (S454), and the process at the time of receiving this start command is terminated.

If it is determined in step S451 that it is not in the ART state (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification flag is on (S455).

Here, if it is determined that the notification flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving this start command.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data for notification (S456). By this process, for example, in step S375 of the lamp control task shown in FIG. 85, a notification effect based on the effect data for notification is performed. The notification effect in the present embodiment is performed by the notification unit 111.

In step S363 of the sound control task shown in FIG. 84, the notification effect may be performed based on the effect data for notification. Further, in both step S375 of the lamp control task shown in FIG. 85 and step S363 of the sound control task shown in FIG. 84, the notification effect based on the effect data for notification may be performed.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART type notification distribution lottery table (see FIG. 55), and determines the notification distribution based on the current mode and the random value for effect (S457).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the navigation data at the start of ART based on the determined notification distribution and the type of pseudo-bonus replay (S458).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the notification distribution is RB lip notification (S459).

Here, if it is determined that the notification distribution is not the RB lip notification (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification distribution is RB lip notification (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the BB malfunction check flag stored in the sub RAM 83 (S460), and performs this start command reception processing. finish.

<Processing when receiving a winning operation command>
FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing the flow of the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command executed in step S441 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB malfunction check flag is on (S470).

Here, if it is determined that the BB malfunction check flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB malfunction check flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BB lip 1 or the BB lip 2 has been won (S471).

Here, if it is determined that neither BB Lip 1 nor BB Lip 2 has won a prize (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the winning operation command.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB rip 1 or BB rip 2 has been won (YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the BB malfunction check flag (S472) and turns on the BB malfunction flag (S473). The processing when the winning operation command is received is terminated.

As described above, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of special winning roles such as watermelon, horn cherry, and fixed combination during the ART state accompanying the winning of the BB lip or the RB lip, which is a pseudo-bonus replay. If it is decided to perform an additional freeze when an internal win is made to any of the middle cherries, the additional point value assigned in advance for each of the internal winning combinations within the period until 5 games are exhausted as an additional lottery game. Calculate the total value of. Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs an additional freeze after digesting all the additional lottery games by adding any one of the different types of reel action control information 1 to 4 based on the calculated total value. It is decided as a reel action accompanying. Then, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment sets the number of additional ART games (20 games, 70 games, 140 games or 777 games) pre-allocated according to the determined type of reel action to the BB lip or RB. It is added to the remaining number of ART games (70 games or 20 games) specified according to the winning of the lip.

Therefore, when the game shifts to a specific game state (ART state), not only the profit in the ART state can be surely enjoyed, but also the addition of the number of ART games in the ART state is enhanced. Is possible.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when it is decided to perform the additional freeze, the reel is rotated according to the type of one determined reel action control information 1 to 4. Therefore, it is possible to improve the playability of the game in the ART state and to raise the expectation for the development of the game.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment enters the ART state when the BB lip or the RB lip is won and the start lock is executed. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is ART, regardless of whether or not it is in a specific gaming state, as compared with the conventional pachislot machine 1 which shifts from a specific gaming state to an advantageous gaming state only. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the transition to the state.

Moreover, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can substantially manage the ART state by the main control circuit 71 by keeping the pachislot machine 1 in the ART state until the end lock is executed after the start lock is executed. It will be possible. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can accurately manage the ART state with the minimum necessary configuration without imposing an excessive burden on the main control circuit 71 side that controls the progress of the game. it can.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment prevents the occurrence of an illegal ART state even when an illegal act is performed on the sub-control circuit 72 that controls the production of the game. Can be done.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the ART state is guaranteed from the start lock to the end lock, so that the player can surely enjoy the benefits of the ART state.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can have a difference in the profit of the ART state given to the player depending on which mode of the BB lip or the RB lip is used to win the prize. As a result, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can bring about a change in playability and can improve the interest of the player.

Further, when the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins a prize with "BB lip 1" or "BB lip 2" even though "RB lip" is notified, "BB lip 1" or "BB lip 1" or With the "BB Lip 2" being notified, the advantageous stop operation sequence regarding the awarding of medals is notified with a lower probability than when the "BB Lip 1" or the "BB Lip 2" is won. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is given to the player even when the player performs a stop operation in a stop operation order different from the stop operation order notified by an erroneous operation or an act. Profit can be suppressed. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can allow the player to enjoy the profit that should be originally obtained without discomfort, and can prevent the game store side from suffering an unexpected disadvantage.

In addition, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins a prize with "RB lip" when a prize is won with "BB lip 1" or "BB lip 2" even though "RB lip" is notified. Since the stop operation order is notified with a probability that the same number of game media as the medals given when the medals are given are given, the stop operation order is different from the stop operation order notified by the player due to an erroneous operation or an act. The profit given to the player in the case of performing the above should be substantially the same as the profit obtained by the "RB lip" that should have been originally won (for example, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out). Can be done.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment turns on the external signal 1 or the external signal 2 on the condition that the lock is performed at the start, and turns on on the condition that the lock is performed at the end. Since the external signal 1 or the external signal 2 is turned off, the start and end of the ART state can be appropriately transmitted to the outside, with the start lock as the start and the end lock as the end. Therefore, for example, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the fact that the display of the external display installed outside the game machine does not match the actual behavior of the pachislot machine 1.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines one of the notification modes 1 to 3 when it is determined to lock at the start, and in the game during the ART winning state. Each time the bonus lip 1 or 2 is internally won, it is determined whether or not to execute the ART winning notification based on the notification probability in the determined notification mode. For this reason, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment makes it difficult for the player to determine the transition to the ART gaming state when he / she wins a special role that is a target for giving a feeling of expectation to the ART gaming state. Can maintain the expectation of.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the notification mode with the notification mode distribution probability associated with each release condition when it is determined to lock at the start. The playability can be changed depending on whether it is decided to lock at the start under the conditions. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can have a wide range of playability.
For a game machine equipped with an ART function as described in the background technology column, a special replay is drawn only in a specific game state (RT1 game state) that operates after the end of a predetermined bonus (BB (big bonus)). In the game state other than this specific game state, the special replay is not won.
Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the conditions for shifting to a specific gaming state are limited, whether or not a specific gaming state is in operation can be easily determined from, for example, the progress of previous and next games. It will be possible.
Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, even during a specific gaming state, if the bonus is internally won, the specific gaming state ends. For this reason, the profit of high RT (or ART) cannot be enjoyed and the player feels lost even though the player has shifted to an advantageous gaming state of a specific gaming state that can shift to high RT. It became.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the transition to ART and to shift to ART regardless of whether or not the game is in a specific gaming state. In the event of a situation, the aim is to ensure that the benefits of ART are enjoyed and to increase the interest in fluctuations in the number of ART games.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine, slot machine)
3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R display window (design display means, variable display means)
7S stop switch (stop operation detection means)
8c winning line (valid line)
31 Main CPU (internal winning combination determining means, winning combination determining means, winning determination means, winning means, lock determining means, game state transition means, freeze determining means, total value calculating means, reel action determining means, effect determining means, number of games played Addition means, start lock execution means, lock execution means, extension means, freeze period determination means)
33 Main RAM (random value storage means)
39 Motor drive circuit (design variable means, reel stop control means, variable display means)
49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motors (reel stop control means, variable display means)
71 Main control circuit (game control means)
72 Sub-control circuit (effect control means)
81 Sub CPU (stop operation notification means)
105 Reel lower indicator (stop operation notification means)

Claims (1)

A gaming machine provided with a plurality of reels capable of variable display of a plurality of identification information, a result display can be derived by starting and then stopping the variable display on the plurality of reels, and a privilege corresponding to the result display can be given. And
A start operation detection means that can detect a game start operation,
A role-determining means that can determine the winning role from multiple roles including a specific role,
A stop operation detecting means provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and capable of detecting a stop operation for stopping each reel.
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the reel according to the winning combination determined by the combination determining means and the stop operation mode detected by the stop operation detecting means.
With
In the unit game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination, the stop control means performs stop control for deriving a specific result display when the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means is the first stop operation mode. When the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means is the second stop operation mode, the stop control for deriving a normal result display different from the specific result display is performed.
further,
A notification means capable of transmitting information indicating an appropriate stop operation mode, and
A specific game state control means for controlling a specific game state in which the stop operation mode is notified by the notification means, and a specific game state control means.
A lock control means that controls the start lock as a lock that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period,
In the normal game state, the release condition determining means for determining whether or not the release condition is satisfied according to the winning combination determined by the combination determining means, and
When the cancellation condition is satisfied, the first transition means for transitioning to the specific game winning state, and
In the specific game winning state, when the execution condition of the specific game winning notification is satisfied, the second transition means for shifting to the lock waiting state and
In the lock waiting state, in the unit game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination and the first stop operation mode is notified as an appropriate stop operation mode by the notification means, the stop operation detection means When the first stop operation mode is detected and the specific result display is derived, the start lock is executed, the stop operation detection means detects the second stop operation mode in the unit game, and the normal result display is displayed. When the start lock is derived, the start lock execution means that does not execute the start lock and
A counting means capable of counting the number of remaining unit games controlled in the specific game state, and
An initial value setting means for setting a predetermined initial value in the counting means at the start of the specific gaming state, and
An updating means for updating the value of the counting means for each unit game during the specific game state, and
With
The specific game state control means starts the specific game state after the execution of the start lock, and ends the specific game state when the value of the counting means becomes 0.
The notification means, in the specific game state that is performed after the start lock has been performed, the in unit game determined specific role as a winning combination Ri notifiable der information indicative of the second stop operation mode ,
In the unit game in which the specific combination is determined as the winning combination in the specific game state and the information indicating the second operation mode is notified by the notification means, the stop operation detected by the stop operation detection means is the first. 2 The gaming machine , which is a stop operation mode, wherein the lock at the start is not executed when the normal result display is derived .

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