JP6797501B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

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

In such a game machine, when a start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery process") is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter, "internal winning combination") is performed. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped and the combination of symbols related to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the combination of the symbols.

As an example of the privilege given to the player, the payout of the game medium (medals, etc.) and the operation of the re-game (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") in which the internal lottery process is performed again without consuming the game medium. , The operation of a bonus game that increases the chances of paying out game media can be mentioned.

Further, conventionally, in the game machine having the above configuration, a game machine having a reel lock function (a function of invalidating a game operation by a player for a specific period) has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document). 2).

In the game machine described in Patent Document 1, the time length of the operation invalid period (game lock) is determined by lottery according to the internal winning combination, and the game is locked after a predetermined condition. In this game machine, since the operation invalid time is determined based on the internal winning combination, it is possible to change the operation invalid time for each unit game, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored. It is possible to maintain the interest of the person in the game.

Further, in the game machine described in Patent Document 2, when a specific winning combination performing a specific game wins (for example, when a bonus is won), a lottery for whether or not a lock is generated and a lottery for the number of games until the lock is generated are obtained. This is done to suggest the occurrence of a lock effect during a specific game. In this game machine, since it is determined first whether or not a lock is generated during a specific game at the time of winning a specific role, the presence or absence of a lock is predicted or an effect suggesting the occurrence is performed during the specific game. be able to.

JP-A-2009-28315 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-148591

As described above, conventionally, in a game machine having a lock function, various lock production methods have been proposed. However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, since the lock is generated only in the unit game in which the internal winning combination is determined, the lock generation timing becomes poor, and the player is provided with an unexpected effect. Is difficult.

Further, in the game machine described in Patent Document 2, since the number of games until the lock is generated is preset, the change in the number of games until the lock is generated is small, and the lock effect tends to be monotonous. Further, when the effect of locking after a plurality of games is frequently used as in the game machine described in Patent Document 2, it is necessary to hold more data defining the number of games until the lock occurs. In this case, the amount of data becomes enormous, the storage capacity is compressed by the data, and it may cause a problem in the control process.

By the way, conventionally, in a game machine equipped with an assist replay time (ART) function, even if a game in the middle of one set of ART game period wins an ART continuous lottery, the subsequent games will not be a mere digestion game. Therefore, it is required that the player play the game while maintaining the interest of the game until the game of the one set is completed.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned various problems, and an object of the present invention is, for example, that even if an ART continuous lottery is won in a game in the middle of one set of ART game periods, a game after that. Is not a mere digestion game, and is to provide a game machine capable of allowing a player to play a game while maintaining the interest of the game until the one set of games is completed.

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

A gaming machine having a normal state and a notification game state (for example, an ART state described later) for notifying information that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state as a state for playing a game.
A notification game determination means (for example, a map winning lottery described later) for determining whether or not to set the notification game state, and
If I Ri before Symbol notifying the gaming state to the determination of the notification game determination means is made initially to the first notification gaming state (e.g., 7 matching pseudo bonus below) performed, the first notification gaming state line A first notification game continuation means (for example, route 2 described later) that performs a second notification game state (for example, an ART first hit state described later) after being played, and
With
In a predetermined section where the second notified game state is performed, it is possible to determine each game and the addition of the game value related to the notified game state.
When it is first determined to add the game value in the predetermined section in which the second notified game state is performed, the notified game in the section (for example, 40 games) corresponding to the predetermined fixed value. It is determined that the state is started after the end of the second notified game state in the predetermined section, and the game value is added in the remaining section of the predetermined section after the next unit game of the unit game in which the determination is made. If it is decided to do so, it is decided to add the indefinite value determined by lottery to the remaining section of the predetermined section .
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to determine the addition of the game value related to the second notified game state performed after the first notified game state during the first notified game state .

According to the present invention, for example, even if an ART continuous lottery is won in a game in the middle of one set of ART game period, the subsequent games are not merely digested games, and until the one set of games is completed. , It is possible to make the player play the game while maintaining the interest of the game.

It is a figure for demonstrating the functional flow of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit provided in the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus operation time table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for a general gaming state (RT0) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT1 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT2 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT3 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT4 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RT5 in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB (regular bonus) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for a bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 1) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 2) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (No. 3) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 4) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (No. 5) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (No. 6) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for rotating cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 1st stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (the example when the table number for the 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push is "09"). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (the example when the table number for the 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push is "10"). It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention (the example when the table number for the 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push is "18"). It is a figure which shows an example of the irregular push stop table in one Embodiment of this invention (the example when the irregular push table selection data is "03"). It is a figure which shows an example of the pull-in priority table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pull-in priority table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a correspondence table of the internal winning combination and the stop order of a reel in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol correspondence winning operation flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the flag conversion table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect lottery table for a continuous lock state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel effect pattern table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the map used in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the sub-managed game state controlled by the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub management state transition lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub-management state transition lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub management state transition lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sub management state transition lottery table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map winning lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map winning lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map winning lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map game number lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the map game number subtraction lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a correspondence table of the number of map games and the subtraction value in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock / accessory type lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock / accessory type lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock / accessory type lottery table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock / accessory type lottery table (the 4) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock / accessory type lottery table (the 5) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock / accessory type lottery table (No. 6) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock / accessory type lottery table (the 7) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pull-in priority data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the point lottery table in pseudo-bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition lottery table in the pseudo-bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table at the end of a pseudo-bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the addition flag lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the additional game number lottery table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the additional game number lottery table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the navigation table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the RT game state (main game state) controlled by the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the game state (sub-game state) controlled by the sub-control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition flow diagram which combined the transition flow of the main game state and the transition flow of the sub-game state of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the processing example of the main control circuit of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lottery value change processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect flag selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect control process at the start of a game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect lottery processing (the 1) in the continuous lock state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect lottery processing (2) in a continuous lock state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sub management state lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sub-management state transition lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the precursor type lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the map winning lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the map game number lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock setting process after the third stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock processing at the start of a game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the pull-in priority order storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the pull-in priority table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sliding piece number determination processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority pull-in control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change processing after the second stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lock processing at the end of a game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the post-rotation processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the map setting process after stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect control process at the end of a game in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the continuous lock state transition lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus end check processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation check processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interrupt processing by the control of the main CPU (Central Processing Unit) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the process at the time of receiving a start command in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing in a normal state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing in a chance zone in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 7-set pseudo-bonus processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing in ART in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display command reception processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing at the time of receiving a payout end command in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing at the time of receiving a bonus end command in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the post-rotation processing in the modified example. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the map setting process after stop in the modification.

Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine showing an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the replay probability is higher than the normal time between the assist time (hereinafter referred to as "AT"), which is a function of navigating the establishment of a specific small winning combination with a lamp, and the specific number of plays. A pachislot machine having an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as "ART") function in which the RT and the RT are operated at the same time will be described.

<Function flow>
First, the functional flow of the pachislot machine will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for playing a game. In addition to medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, and the like can also be applied as the game medium.

When a medal is inserted into the pachislot machine by the player and the start lever is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from a random number in a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535).

The internal lottery means draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning determination line described later is determined. In addition, as the types of symbol combinations, those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, bonus game operation, etc. are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "loss". And are provided.

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

In pachislot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec) from the time when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is called the "number of sliding pieces", and the maximum number is defined as four symbols.

When the internal winning combination that allows the combination display of the symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means causes the combination of the symbols to follow the winning determination line within the specified time of 190 msec (4 frames of the symbols). Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means uses a predetermined time to stop the rotation of the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line.

When all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped in this way, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. When it is determined by the winning determination means that the combination of symbols related to the winning is a combination, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. In pachislot, the above-mentioned series of motions is performed as one game (unit game).

Further, in the pachislot machine, in the series of operations described above, various effects can be produced by using the image display performed by the liquid crystal display device, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof. Will be done. Further, in the present embodiment, a reel effect (reel action) and a lock are also performed in a gaming state called a “continuous lock state” (“chance zone”) described later. The term "lock" as used herein is an operation of invalidating or delaying a game operation by a player for a specific period of time. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect by the lock is performed even in the gaming state (ART non-operating state) referred to as the "normal state" described later.

When the start lever is operated, a random value for effect (hereinafter, random value for effect) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines the effect content to be executed this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination by lottery.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, and when it is determined whether or not there is a prize. In this way, in pachislot, by executing the production content associated with the internal winning combination, the player has an opportunity to know or anticipate the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at). It is provided and can improve the interest of the player.

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

[Appearance structure]
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 1 includes a cabinet 1a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 1b that is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 1a. Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (variation display means) are provided inside the cabinet 1a, and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction (direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the reels). Will be done. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively.

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, the display window 4 displays three consecutively arranged symbols among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 is stopped. It is configured to be able to. That is, in the frame of the display window 4, each reel has an upper, middle, and lower area, and one symbol can be displayed in each area. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the symbols are displayed in the frame of the display window 4 in a 3 × 3 arrangement form. Then, in the present embodiment, the line (center line) connecting the middle stage region of the left reel 3L, the middle stage region of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage region of the right reel 3R is a line for determining whether or not a prize is won (hereinafter, It is defined as a winning judgment line or a valid line).

Further, a 7-segment display 6 composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode) is provided at the lower part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10. The 7-segment display 6 is the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of paid out medals), and is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed.

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

The medal insertion slot 11 is provided to receive medals inserted into the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received through the medal slot 11 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the excess of the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called). Credit function). In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the number of medals that can be inserted in one game is either two or three (see FIG. 13).

The MAX bet button 12 and the 1BET button 14 are provided to determine the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to be inserted into one game. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the front door 1b is provided with a settlement button (arranged on the side of the start lever 16 opposite to the stop button side). This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

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

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

The medal payout outlet 18 guides the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 33, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 18. The lamp 20 is composed of LEDs and the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the effect. In addition, the speakers 21L and 21R output sound effects, music, and the like corresponding to the content of the production.

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

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

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

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

On the back side of the front door 1b (the part opposite to the display screen side), the sub-board forming the sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) described later is located above the arrangement area of the display window 4. 32 is provided. The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of an effect by displaying an image or the like. The specific configuration of the sub-control circuit 42 will be described later.

Further, in the back side portion of the front door 1b, a selector 35 is provided in a lower portion of the arrangement area of the display window 4. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material, shape, and the like of medals inserted from the outside are appropriate via the medal insertion slot 11, and guides the medals determined to be appropriate to the hopper 33. Further, although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 4 described later) for detecting that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

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

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

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly composed of a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, and a hopper drive circuit 65. And, the payout completion signal circuit 66 is included.

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

The main ROM 52 includes a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51 (see FIGS. 79 to 114 described later), a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 6 to 62 described later), and a sub control circuit 42. Data and the like for transmitting various control commands (commands) are stored. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 63 to 68 described later) for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R has 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. Further, the driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor to rotate the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels there are symbols). Only rotated).

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

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the maximum number of sliding pieces during the game is set for four symbols. Therefore, for example, when the stop button corresponding to a predetermined reel is pressed during the game, the symbol of the predetermined reel located in the corresponding area on the winning determination line in the display window 4 and the symbols of the predetermined reel up to four points ahead thereof. The symbols existing in the range of are the symbols that can be stopped in the area.

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

[Sub-control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub-control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. .. As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 86, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, and A. It includes a / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, and a decorative member drive circuit 94 (decorative member drive means).

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

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

The data storage area includes, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing production data constituting various production contents, a storage area for storing animation data related to video creation, and sound data related to BGM and sound effects. Various storage areas such as a storage area for storing the data and a storage area for storing lamp data related to the pattern of turning on and off the light are included.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as a liquid crystal display device 10, speakers 21L and 21R, a lamp group 20, and a movable decorative member 22 are connected to the sub-control circuit 42, and the operation of these peripheral devices is performed. Is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42.

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

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

The sub CPU 81 and the decorative member drive circuit 94 drive the movable decorative member 22 according to the accessory drive data specified by the effect content. For example, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, in a gaming state in which the AT does not operate, a lock / accessory effect is performed based on information called a “map”. At that time, the decorative member drive circuit 94 is the main control. The movable decorative member 22 is driven at the same timing as the lock generation timing (generation game) controlled by the circuit 41 to perform a specific effect.

The movable decorative member 22 is a directing member, is usually provided around the liquid crystal display device 10, and is arranged so as to be hidden by a decorative portion (not shown) during non-directing. Then, when a specific effect is performed, the movable decorative member 22 is driven by the decorative member drive circuit 94 and is exposed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device 10. In the following, the movable decorative member 22 will be referred to as a movable accessory 22.

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 62. In the present embodiment, the reel effect (reel action) and the lock are performed in the gaming state called "continuous lock state (chance zone)" described later, and the reel operation control at this time is performed by the main control circuit 41. .. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the gaming state called "normal state" (ART non-operating state), the lock effect is performed based on the map information that defines various lock effect patterns, but the reel operation control at this time is also performed. This is performed by the main control circuit 41. Therefore, in the present embodiment, various data tables (see FIGS. 41 to 43 and 46 to 62) required for the reel effect and the lock effect are also stored in the main ROM 52.

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

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

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

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10. The symbol combination table defines the correspondence between the combination of symbols determined in advance according to the type of privilege, the display combination (storage area), and the number of payouts. In addition, in FIGS. 7 to 10, the small winning combination related to the "bell" was internally won, but the combination of the symbols displayed when the combination of the symbols related to the winning "bell" could not be displayed. ("Bell spill 1" to "Bell spill 20") is also described. The display of the combination of symbols related to these "bell spills" is one of the transition conditions of the RT gaming state, as will be described later.

In the present embodiment, it is determined that a prize is won when the combination of symbols displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R matches the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table along the winning determination line. Will be done. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals, operating the re-game, and operating the bonus game. If the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, a so-called "loss" occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "loss" is not specified in the symbol combination table, so that the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "loss" is specified. The present invention is not limited to this, and the item of "loss" may be provided in the symbol combination table to directly specify "loss".

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

Further, the data of the "storage area" in the display combination column is data for designating the display combination storage area (see FIG. 63) described later in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In this embodiment, 25 display combination storage areas are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, display combinations having the same bit pattern (1 byte data pattern) and different contents are managed as different display combinations due to differences in the "storage area".

The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the combination of symbols to which a numerical value of 1 or more is given as the data of the "number of payouts", the same number of medals as the numerical value is paid out. In the present embodiment, when any one of "bell middle stage 1" to "bell middle stage 8" is determined as the display combination, the medal is paid out. In this case, 14 medals are paid out regardless of the number of inserted medals (3 or 2). Further, for example, one of "watermelon upper stage 1" to "watermelon upper stage 8" is determined as the display combination, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, 12 medals are paid out and the number of inserted medals is 2. In the case of medals, 14 medals will be paid out. In addition, in this embodiment, the display combination in which such a medal is paid out is collectively referred to as a "small combination".

Further, in the present embodiment, a combination of symbols related to the replay as a display combination, for example, "7 rip", "BAR rip", "rip", "chance" shown in the symbol combination table of FIGS. 7 to 10. When any one of the combinations of the symbols related to "Rip" and "RT1 Rip" to "RT4 Rip" is determined, the replay operation is performed. Further, when one of "BB1" and "BB2" is determined as the display combination, the big bonus game is activated.

[Bonus activation table]
Next, the bonus operating table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation table stores data stored in the game status flag storage area (see FIG. 64), the bonus end number counter, the game possible number counter, and the winning possible number counter provided in the main RAM 53 during the bonus game. Prescribe.

The game status flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game in operation. In the present embodiment, a regular bonus (“RB”) and a big bonus (“BB”) are provided as bonus games. In addition, "RB" is a so-called first-class special accessory. The "BB" is called a bonus continuous operation device related to the first-class special bonus, and continuously operates the "RB". Therefore, when "BB" is activated, "RB" is also activated. Further, in the present embodiment, two types of "BB" ("BB1" and "BB2") are provided. In the present embodiment, "BB1" and "BB2" are managed by the same game state flag, but the present invention is not limited to this, and individual game state flags are set for "BB1" and "BB2". It may be given.

The numerical value of the bonus end number counter specified in the bonus operation table is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out (specified number) that triggers the end of the bonus game. In the present embodiment, the operation of "BB1" and "BB2" ends when a larger number of medals than the specified number of medals "336" are paid out.

Specifically, first, the numerical value of the "bonus end number counter" defined in the bonus operation time table is actually stored in the bonus end number counter. Then, after the BB operation, the value of the bonus end number counter is subtracted every time the medal is paid out. Then, the operation of "BB" ends on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter becomes less than "0" (negative value).

The playable number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played when the RB is activated, that is, the so-called playable number of times. The winning count counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed at the time of RB operation, that is, the so-called winning count.

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

In the present embodiment, six types of RT game states are provided, from the RT0 game state to the RT5 game state, in which the winning probabilities of the replays are different from each other. Specifically, as shown in various internal lottery tables (see FIGS. 14 to 19) described later, the winning probability (medium probability) of the re-game in the RT2 game state is the RT0 game state, the RT1 game state, and the RT5 game state. The probability of winning the re-game in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state (high probability) is higher than that in the RT2 gaming state.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) controls the transition of the RT gaming state with reference to the RT transition table, but the details of the transition flow of the RT gaming state are described. A more specific description will be given later with reference to FIG. 76. In the present specification, the gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) (including the "BB gaming state" described later) is referred to as “main”, for example, “RT0 gaming state” to “RT5 gaming state”. Also called "game state".

[Internal lottery table decision table]
Next, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The internal lottery table determination table defines the correspondence between the internal lottery table used in various game states, the number of medals inserted, and the number of lottery.

For example, when the gaming state is a general gaming (non-bonus gaming) state, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (see FIGS. 14 to 19) described later is used, and "54" is set as the number of lottery. When the game state is the RB game state (BB game state), the internal lottery table for the RB game state (see FIG. 20), which will be described later, is used, and “1” is set as the number of lottery. In the present embodiment, when the game state is the general game (non-bonus game) state, one game is performed by inserting three medals, and when the game state is the RB game state (BB game state). Two medals are inserted to play one game.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 20. The internal lottery table defines the correspondence between the data pointer in various winning numbers and the lottery value when the data pointer is determined.

The data pointer is data acquired as a result of a lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 21 to 27) described later. It is data. The data pointer is provided with a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer. Further, the lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting the expected value of the lottery set in advance.

In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, first, a random number value extracted from a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535) is sequentially subtracted by a lottery value defined corresponding to each winning number. Next, it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred). Then, when the result of the subtraction becomes negative at the predetermined winning number (“digits” occur), it means that the winning number has been won, and the data points assigned to the winning number are acquired.

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

(1) Internal lottery table for general gaming state (RT0) FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table (RT0) for general gaming state. This internal lottery table for the general gaming state is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state.

The internal lottery table for the general game state defines the relationship between the lottery value corresponding to the winning numbers "1" to "54" and the data pointer. For example, in the general game state, when the internal lottery table for the general game state is referred to, the probability that the winning number "1" is won and "1" is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "8400 /". It becomes 65536 ".

In the internal lottery table for the general game state, the internal winning combination corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "27" is a predetermined internal winning combination related to the replay (for example, "7 rip"" " "BAR rip", "rip", "chance rip", "RT1 rip" to "RT4 rip") (see the internal winning combination determination table for small role / replay shown in FIGS. 22 to 27 described later). In the RT0 game state, in each setting (settings 1 to 6), the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "27" corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the re-game is "8977". Therefore, in the RT0 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will win internally is "8977/65536".

Further, the internal winning combination corresponding to the small combination / replay data pointers "28" to "51" is a predetermined internal winning combination related to the "small combination" (for example, "bell", "fixed combination", "watermelon", etc. It is an internal winning role related to "gate", "strong gate", "medium cherry", "corner cherry", and "strong cherry"). In the winning numbers "1" to "51", the bonus pointer is "0", and "BB" and other roles (small roles / replays) do not overlap and win.

Further, in the internal lottery table for the general game state, the bonus pointer "1" is assigned to the winning number "52", and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "0" is assigned. That is, in the winning number "52", only "BB" ("BB1" and "BB2") wins internally, and "BB" and other roles (small roles / replays) do not overlap and win (described later). Refer to the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 21).

Further, in the internal lottery table for the general game state, the bonus pointer "1" is assigned to the winning number "53", and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "26" is assigned. Further, the bonus pointer "1" is assigned to the winning number "54", and the small winning combination / replay data pointer "51" is assigned. That is, in the winning numbers "53" and "54", "BB" and another winning combination (small winning combination / replay) are duplicated and won. In the RT0 gaming state, the sum of the lottery values of each winning number in each setting is "21490", and the probability of "loss" is "44046/65536".

(2) Internal lottery table for RT1 FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT1. The internal lottery table for RT1 is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT1 defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer in the winning numbers "1" to "27".

When the internal lottery table for RT1 is selected, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values specified in the winning numbers "1" to "27" are for RT1. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers "1" to "27") related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal lottery table for the general game state are not changed and the same lottery values are used.

In the present embodiment, in the RT1 game state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "27" corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is "11077". It becomes. Therefore, in the RT1 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will win internally is "11077/65536", which is slightly higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (8977/65536).

(3) Internal lottery table for RT2 FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT2. The RT2 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT2 defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer in the winning numbers "1" to "27".

When the internal lottery table for RT2 is selected, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values specified in the winning numbers "1" to "27" are for RT2. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers "1" to "27") related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal lottery table for the general game state are not changed and the same lottery values are used.

In the present embodiment, in the RT2 game state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "27" corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is "20000". It becomes. Therefore, in the RT2 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will win is "20000/65536", which is higher than that in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (8977/65536 and 11077/65536). In the internal lottery table for RT2, a lottery value ("1250") is defined for each of the winning numbers "7" to "22", which relates to "RT1 lip", "RT3 lip" and "RT4 lip". The internal winning combination of the re-game is set so that it is easy to win.

(4) Internal lottery table for RT3 FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT3. The RT3 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT3 defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer in the winning numbers "1" to "27".

When the internal lottery table for RT3 is selected, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values specified in the winning numbers "1" to "27" are for RT3. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers "1" to "27") related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal lottery table for the general game state are not changed and the same lottery values are used.

In the present embodiment, in the RT3 game state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "27" corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is "36087". It becomes. Therefore, in the RT3 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will win is "36087/65536", which is even higher than that in the RT2 gaming state (20000/65536).

(5) Internal lottery table for RT4 FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT4. The RT4 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT4 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT4 defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer in the winning numbers "1" to "27".

When the internal lottery table for RT4 is selected, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values specified in the winning numbers "1" to "27" are set inside for RT4. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers "1" to "27") related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal lottery table for the general game state are not changed and the same lottery values are used.

In the present embodiment, in the RT4 game state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "27" corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is "21251". It becomes. Therefore, in the RT4 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will win is "21251/65536", which is lower than that in the RT3 gaming state (36087/65536), but that in the RT2 gaming state (20000 / It is slightly higher than that of 65536). In the internal lottery table for RT4, the lottery value ("21251") is specified only for the winning number "24", and the internal winning combination of the replay related to "7 rip" is set so as to be easy to win. There is.

(6) Internal lottery table for RT5 FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration of an internal lottery table for RT5. The RT5 internal lottery table is used when the gaming state is the general gaming state (non-bonus gaming state) and the RT gaming state is the RT5 gaming state. The internal lottery table for RT5 defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer in the winning numbers "1" to "27".

When the internal lottery table for RT5 is selected, in the internal lottery table for general gaming state (for RT0) shown in FIG. 14, the lottery values specified in the winning numbers "1" to "27" are for RT4. It is rewritten to the lottery value specified in the internal lottery table. As a result, the winning probability of the internal winning combination (winning numbers "1" to "27") related to the replay that can be won is changed. At this time, the lottery values of the winning numbers "28" to "54" of the internal lottery table for the general game state are not changed and the same lottery values are used.

In the present embodiment, in the RT5 game state, the sum of the lottery values of the winning numbers "1" to "27" corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay of each setting (settings 1 to 6) is "8977". It becomes. Therefore, in the RT5 gaming state, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will win is "8977/65536", which is the same as that in the RT0 gaming state. In the RT5 gaming state, the winning probability (8977/65536) of the winning number "1" is slightly higher than that in the RT0 gaming state (8400/65536).

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the probability of winning the internal winning combination related to the re-game is changed according to the RT gaming state, the probability of "loss" also changes according to the RT gaming state.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (for RT0), which is the reference, the winning numbers "1" to "1" to "corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay" according to the RT gaming state. Although only the lottery value related to the replay game is changed by using the table in which only the lottery value of "27" is specified, the present invention is not limited to this. Separately from the internal lottery table for the general game state (for RT0), an internal lottery table for RT1 to RT5 may be provided, which defines the relationship between the lottery value and the data pointer for all the winning numbers.

(6) Internal lottery table for RB FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the configuration of an internal lottery table for RB. This RB internal lottery table is referred to when the gaming state is the RB gaming state (BB gaming state). The internal lottery table for RB defines the correspondence between the lottery value and the data pointer corresponding to the winning number “1”.

In the present embodiment, the lottery value of the winning number "1" specified in the internal lottery table for RB is "65536", so that the winning number "1" is always won in the BB game state (RB game state). , The small role / replay data pointer "52" is acquired. The internal winning combinations corresponding to the small winning combination / replay data pointer "52" are all "small winning combination" (see the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 22 to 27 below). .. Further, the lottery value defined in the winning number "1" is commonly used in the settings 1 to 6.

[Internal winning combination determination table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 27. The internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointer and the internal winning combination. That is, when the data pointer is determined, the data of the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired from the internal winning combination determination table.

The "internal winning combination" in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, which is permitted to be displayed along the winning determination line. The "internal winning combination" is represented by 1-byte data in the same manner as the "display combination" in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, and is a symbol unique to each bit in the 1-byte data. Combinations are assigned. When the data pointer is "0", the content of the "internal winning combination" is "missing", which is a combination of all the symbols defined by the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 7 to 10. Indicates that the display of is not permitted.

(1) Bonus Internal Winning Combination Determination Table FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the configuration of a bonus internal winning combination determination table. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game for the bonus data pointers "1" to "4".

In addition, the "○" mark in the bonus internal winning combination determination table indicates the winning internal winning combination in the acquired bonus data pointer. For example, when "1" is acquired as a bonus data pointer, "BB1" and "BB2" are duplicated as internal winning combinations.

(2) Internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay FIGS. 22 to 27 are diagrams showing the configuration of an internal winning combination determination table for small winning combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the small winning combination and the replay combination for the small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "52". That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to the operation of the replay.

The "○" mark in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table indicates the winning internal winning combination in the acquired small winning combination / replay data pointer. For example, when "1" is acquired as a small role / replay data pointer, "rip upper 1" to "rip upper 8" and "rip CD (crossdown) 1" to "rip" are used as internal winning combinations. "CD8" and "Rip CU (Cross-up) 1" to "Rip CU 4" are duplicated. Further, for example, when "28" is acquired as a data pointer for a small role / replay, "bell middle stage 1" to "bell middle stage 8", "bell CD1", and "bell CD2" are used as internal winning combinations. "Is duplicated.

[Number selection table for stopping rotation]
Next, the number selection table for stopping the rotation of the cylinder will be described with reference to FIG. 28. The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the rotation stop number. The reel stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

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

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

[Reel stop initialization table]
Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. 29. The reel stop initial setting table defines the correspondence between the reel stop number and various data used in the pull-in priority table selection process described later and the determination process of the number of sliding pieces of each reel described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes a rotation stop number, a pull-in priority table selection table number, a pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, and forward push. The correspondence between the initial table change data and the table selection data at the time of irregular pressing is specified.

The pull-in priority table selection table number and the pull-in priority table number are data used in the pull-in priority table selection process. For example, if the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the reel stop number is specified in the reel stop initial setting table, it corresponds to the pull-in priority table number specified in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 37). Data related to the priority of the display combination can be acquired. Further, if the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the reel stop number is not specified in the reel stop initial setting table, the pull-in priority table selection table corresponding to the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 36). The pull-in priority table number is determined with reference to.

For the forward-pressed table selection data, forward-pressed table change data, and forward-pressed table change initial data, a stop table (see FIGS. 30 and 32 to 34) to be referred to when forward-pressed is performed is specified. It is the data to do. In addition, the "forward push" referred to in this specification is a stop operation when the first stop operation (the first stop operation is performed) is performed on the left reel 3L, and specifically, " Corresponds to the pressing order of "left middle right" and "left and right middle".

The irregular push table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 35) to be referred to when an irregular push is performed. The "irregular push" referred to in the present specification is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and is "middle left / right", "middle right / left", and "middle right / left". Corresponds to the pressing order of "right middle left" and "right middle left".

In the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 17S, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped within 190 msec. Specifically, any one of the number of sliding pieces "0" to "4" is added to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected, and the value corresponds to the obtained value. The symbol position is determined as the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel stops (this is referred to as a "scheduled stop position"). The symbol position corresponding to the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected is the symbol position at which the rotation of the reel is started to be stopped, and this is referred to as a "stop start position".

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on the stop table described later (hereinafter referred to as "sliding piece number determination data"), the pull-in priority table described later The number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to (see FIG. 37). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to for determining the search order when comparing the priorities of each symbol from the stop start position to the symbol position four ahead, which is the maximum number of sliding pieces.

In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is used properly according to the forward push and the irregular push. In the case of forward pressing, the first stop table for forward pressing (see FIG. 30) and the second and third stop tables for forward pressing (see FIGS. 32 to 34) are referred to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the stop table at the time of irregular pressing (see FIG. 35) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing will be described. The stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing shown in FIG. 30 is referred to when the table selection data at the time of forward pressing is "01". The stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing defines the correspondence between the stop start positions "0" to "20" of the left reel 3L and the slip piece number determination data and the change status. The change status is used when referring to the forward push control change table (see FIG. 31), which will be described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, the control change table at the time of forward pressing will be described with reference to FIG. The forward push control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (the scheduled stop position of the left reel 3L), the change data selection value, the change status, and the second and third stop table numbers for forward push. .. The change data selection value is a value obtained by adding the table change data at the time of forward pressing and the change status. For example, the change data change value acquired based on the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29) and the first stop stop table for forward pressing (see FIG. 30) is "1", and the left reel 3L is scheduled to stop. If the position is "18", the change status becomes "0", and the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing becomes "09". If the change table data is not registered at the target position in the forward press control change table, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described. The stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing and the stop table at the time of irregularity define 1 byte of stop data according to each of the symbol positions "0" to "20".

The second and third stop tables for forward pressing shown in FIG. 32 are referred to when the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing are "09". Further, the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing shown in FIG. 33 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is "10". Further, the stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing shown in FIG. 34 is referred to when the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing is "18".

The irregular push stop table shown in FIG. 35 is referred to when the irregular push table selection data is “03”. When a combination of stop data of A-line data of each reel surrounded by a thick solid line in the irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 35 is obtained, a combination of symbols according to "Bell middle stage 1" ("Bell"). "A"-"Bell A"-"Bell A") is displayed on the winning judgment line (center line). Further, when a combination of stop data of A-line data of each reel surrounded by a double line in the stop table at the time of irregular pressing is obtained, a combination of symbols related to "Bell middle stage 8" ("Bell B"-" "Bell B"-"Bell B") is displayed on the winning judgment line (center line).

Is the stop data specified in each stop table of the second and third stop tables at the time of forward pressing and the stop table at the time of irregularity appropriate as the position where the symbol position associated with itself stops the rotation of the reel? Has information on whether or not. Then, this stop data provides information on whether or not the corresponding symbol position is appropriate as a position to stop the rotation of the reel, the bit corresponding to the column of "A line" and the column of "B line" in each stop table. Assign to the bit corresponding to. Further, the stop data is defined by assigning information on which of these two types of information should be adopted to the bits corresponding to the "line change" column in each stop table.

That is, the second and third stop tables for forward pushing and the stop table for irregular time specify a plurality of methods for determining the position at which the rotation of the reel is stopped. Therefore, even if the stop start position is the same symbol position, the position where the reel rotation is stopped can be changed based on the stop position at the time of the first stop. By adopting such a configuration, information can be compressed.

The data for determining the number of sliding pieces is determined as follows. First, it is specified which of the eight bit strings (the data in the leftmost column in the figure corresponds to bit 1) constituting the stop data is referred to according to the type of the stop button in which the stop operation is detected. For example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the column of "middle reel A line data" of bit 4 is specified.

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

Whether or not to change the reference bit string from the "A line" column to the "B line" column is determined by referring to the "line change" column, and "1" is specified in the data corresponding to the stop start position. It is determined by whether or not it has been done. Then, when it is determined to change the line, the column of "B line" is specified thereafter, and the above search is performed.

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. The attraction priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the combination of the attraction priority selection number and the pressing order of the stop button and the attraction priority table number in each combination. The attraction priority table number is data for acquiring information regarding the priority of the display combination defined in the attraction priority table (see FIG. 37).

For example, when the first cylinder (left reel 3L) is first stopped, the data in the column of "first stop of the first cylinder (left reel)" in the pull-in priority table selection table is referred to. Then, when the first stop (left reel 3L) is stopped first and the pull-in priority table selection data is "1", the pull-in priority table is displayed regardless of the pressing order of the second stop and the third stop. "02" is acquired as the number.

Further, for example, when the first stop (left reel 3L) is first stopped and the pull-in priority table selection data is "19", the middle reel 3C is pressed at the second stop, and the right at the third stop. When the reel 3R is pressed (when the pressing order is correct), the pull-in priority table number is changed from "05" to "04". However, when the first stop (left reel 3L) is stopped first and the pull-in priority table selection data is "19", the right reel 3R is pressed at the second stop, and the middle reel 3C is pressed at the third stop. When is pressed (when the pressing order is incorrect), "05" is acquired as the attraction priority table number without changing the attraction priority table number.

[Draw-in priority table]
Next, the pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG. 37. The pull-in priority table defines the correspondence between the pull-in data for each storage area type in each of the pull-in priority table numbers "00" to "05" and the predetermined priority.

The pull-in priority table is used to search for a more appropriate number of slip pieces in addition to the number of slip pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order of priority to be stopped and displayed (pulled in) among the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Further, each of the pull-in data is 1 like the "internal winning combination" in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 21 to 27 and the "display combination" in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 10. It is represented by byte data, and a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data.

In the present embodiment, first, the number of slip pieces is acquired based on the above-mentioned first stop table for forward push (see FIG. 30). However, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, in the present embodiment, regardless of the number of sliding pieces acquired by the stop table, a more appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols that are allowed to be stopped by the internal winning combination.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, not only the priority of the internal winning combination is different according to the attraction priority table number, but also the number of priority divisions is different. Specifically, when the pull-in priority table number is "00" to "02", the number of priority divisions is 5, and when the pull-in priority table number is "03", the priority order is set. The number of divisions of is set to 3, and when the pull-in priority table numbers are "04" and "05", the number of divisions of priority is set to 2. Here, in order to simplify the explanation, the priority order when the pull-in priority table number is "00" will be described, and the description of the priority in the other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.

When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the priority "1" includes "watermelon middle 3" to "watermelon middle 4", "watermelon CD1" to "watermelon CD4", and "bell lower 1" to "bell lower 1" to "watermelon CD4". The pull-in data corresponding to "Bell lower 6" and "RT4 rip 1" to "RT4 rip 8" is defined. The priority "2" includes the pull-in data corresponding to "bell middle 1" to "bell middle 8", "RT2 lip 1" to "RT2 lip 4", and "RT3 lip 1" to "RT3 lip 2". Is stipulated.

Priority "3" includes "all cherries", "all gates 1" to "all gates 4", "rip CU1" to "rip CU4", "rip CD1" to "rip CD8", and "rip upper 1". The pull-in data corresponding to "7 rip upper stage 8", "7 rip middle stage 1" to "7 rip middle stage 10", and "7 rip CU 1" to "7 rip CU 4" is defined. In addition, "all cherries" means all internal winning combinations ("medium cherry 1", "medium cherry 2", "corner") related to "cherries" defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIGS. 21 to 27. It represents "cherry 1", "corner cherry 2", "strong cherry 1" to "strong cherry 4"). Further, "all gates 1" to "all gates 4" are defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIGS. 21 to 27, "gate upper stage 1" to "gate upper stage 4", and "gate lower stage 1". -Represents the internal winning combination of "gate lower stage 4" and "strong gate 1" to "strong gate 4".

The priority order "4" includes "RT1 lip middle stage 1" to "RT1 lip middle stage 2", "RT1 lip lower stage 9" to "RT1 lip lower stage 16", "RT1 lip upper stage 1" to "RT1 lip upper stage 8", In addition, the pull-in data corresponding to "7 lip CU5" to "7 lip CU6" is defined. The priority "5" includes "Chance Lip Upper Level 1" to "Chance Lip Upper Level 8", "Chance Lip CD1" to "Chance Lip CD3", "BAR Lip Upper Level 1" to "BAR Lip Upper Level 5", and so on. The pull-in data corresponding to "BAR rip middle stage 1" to "BAR rip middle stage 6", "BB1", and "BB2" is defined.

When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the stop display (pull-in) of the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination specified in the priority "1" is displayed from the stop display of the combination of other symbols. Is also given priority.

[Search order table]
Next, the search sequence table will be described with reference to FIG. 38. The search order table is an order in which the number of sliding pieces is preferentially applied from a predetermined numerical range (“0” to “4” when the maximum number of sliding pieces is 4) (hereinafter, “search order”). ") Is specified.

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

In this embodiment, as described in the priority pull-in control process of FIG. 103, which will be described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lower search order “5” of the search order table, and the search order “1” is supported. Priority is given to the number of sliding pieces from the numerical value to be applied.

[Correspondence table between internal winning combination and pressing order]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the pressing order will be described. Note that FIG. 39 is a correspondence table between the internal winning combination and the pressing order, and “RT1” to “RT4” described in FIG. 39 indicate the RT gaming state of the transition destination.

In the present embodiment, the stop display of the combination of various symbols related to "RT1 rip" to "RT4 rip" defined in the internal winning combination determination table in FIGS. 21 to 27, and the stop display of various symbols related to "bell" The success or failure of the stop display of the combination is related to the operation of each RT gaming state as shown in the transition condition of the RT gaming state in the RT transition table (see FIG. 12). Then, in the present embodiment, the push order is determined for the success or failure of the stop display of the combination of various symbols related to "RT1 lip" to "RT4 lip" and the stop display of the combination of various symbols related to "bell". It is set.

For example, when "11" is acquired as a small winning combination / replay data pointer, "RT1 rip", "RT3 rip", and "RT3 rip" are specified in the internal winning combination determination table of FIGS. 21 to 27. The internal winning combination that allows the display of various symbol combinations related to "RT4 Lip" is determined. In this case (small role / replay data pointer "11"), the pressing order of "middle left and right" surrounded by a thick solid line in FIG. 39 and "middle right left" surrounded by a double line. Is assigned.

That is, when "11" is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay, "RT3 rip" ("RT3 rip" ("RT3 rip") is provided on the condition that the pressing order of the stop buttons performed by the player is "middle left and right". The combination of symbols according to "1" or "RT3 lip 2") is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the player presses the stop button in the "middle right left" order, the combination of symbols related to "RT4 rip" (any of "RT4 rip 1" to "RT4 rip 8") is stopped and displayed. Will be done. On the other hand, if the push order performed by the player is not "middle left / right" or "middle right / left", the combination of symbols related to "RT1 lip" is stopped and displayed.

That is, when the player executes the push order surrounded by the thick solid line and the double line in FIG. 39 set in each of the small role / replay data pointers "2" to "22", the game is played. It becomes possible to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The "advantageous gaming state" here means a gaming state in which the transition to the RT3 gaming state (ART state) is finally possible. In the present embodiment, as shown in the RT transition table of FIG. 12, in order to shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state, it is necessary to go through the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state. Therefore, here, not only the RT3 gaming state but also the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are included in the "advantageous gaming state".

Further, for example, when "29 to 36" are acquired as the data pointers for small wins and replays, the internal winning combinations that allow the display of the combination of symbols related to the "bell" are determined (FIGS. 21 to 21). See 27). Then, the pressing order of "middle left / right" and "middle right / left" surrounded by the thick solid line in FIG. 39 is assigned to the small role / replay data pointers "29 to 36".

For example, when "29" is acquired as a data pointer for a small combination / replay, "bell" ("bell" ("bell") is provided on the condition that the pressing order performed by the player is "middle left / right" or "middle right / left". The combination of the symbols related to "Middle 1", "Bell middle 6", and "Bell lower 1" to "Bell lower 6") is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 21 to 27). On the other hand, if the pressing order performed by the player is not "middle left / right" and "middle right / left", and the pressing timing of the stop button for the rotating reel is a predetermined timing (correct answer), a combination of symbols related to "bell". Is stopped and displayed. If the timing of pressing the stop button on the rotating reel is other than the specified timing (incorrect answer), the combination of symbols related to "bell spill" (any of "bell spill 1" to "bell spill 20") ( (See FIG. 10) is stopped and displayed.

[Prize winning operation flag data table for symbols]
Next, the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table will be described with reference to FIG. 40. The symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the data of the internal winning combination that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table, it is possible to determine the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time. The symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10).

For example, when the symbol "gold 7" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 25 corresponding to the symbol code "00000001" (gold 7) in the reel type "left". "1" is stored in the bit corresponding to the displayable internal winning combination. The data defined in the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is logically producted and stored in the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 67) described later.

[Flag conversion table]
Next, the flag conversion table will be described with reference to FIG. 41. The flag conversion table defines the correspondence between the winning number and the effect flag number.

In the present embodiment, in a gaming state called "continuous lock state (chance zone)" described later, a predetermined reel effect and lock are executed according to the winning number (internal winning combination), and the effect operation at this time is the winning. It is determined according to the number, and the effect flag number is a value used at that time. The flag conversion table is referred to in the effect flag selection process (see FIG. 83) described later.

[Direction lottery table for continuous lock state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the effect lottery table for the continuous lock state will be described. The effect lottery table for the continuous lock state defines the correspondence between the effect flag number, the count subtraction value, the effect content lottery value, and the effect lottery value.

The effect lottery table for the continuous lock state is referred to in the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state (see FIG. 85), which will be described later. Then, the count subtraction value, the effect content lottery value, and the effect lottery value are used to control the effect operation in the "continuous lock state (chance zone)" described later.

It should be noted that each internal winning combination described in the "contents" column of the effect lottery table for the continuous lock state is an internal winning combination that wins with the corresponding effect flag number (winning number). For example, in the effect lottery table for the continuous lock state of FIG. 42, "normal & push order lip" corresponds to the effect flag number "02". In this case, the production flag number "02" corresponds to the winning numbers "2" to "22" and "25" to "27" (see FIG. 41), so that the small winning combination / replay obtained with these winning numbers can be used. The internal winning combination corresponding to the data pointer becomes "normal & push order rip".

[Reel production pattern table]
Next, the reel effect pattern table (lock type determining means) will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The reel effect pattern table shows the correspondence between the value of the reel effect pattern, the count subtraction value, and the value of the continuous lock state counter (storage means). The reel effect pattern table is referred to in the game start lock process (see FIG. 94) and the game end lock process (see FIG. 106), which will be described later.

For example, when the count subtraction value is "1", a predetermined effect ("1 subtraction action") corresponding to the value "01" of the reel effect pattern is performed. In the "1 subtraction action", for example, one reel action and a lock operation are performed.

Further, for example, when the value of the continuous lock state counter is "1", a predetermined effect ("confirmed notification (1 subtraction action)") corresponding to the value "04" of the reel effect pattern is performed. In the "confirmed notification (1 subtraction action)", for example, not only one reel action and lock operation but also an effect of notifying that the transition to ART is confirmed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 10 is performed. Will be

As shown in the reel effect pattern table (FIG. 43) and the effect lottery table for continuous lock state (FIG. 42), in the present embodiment, the count subtraction value is any one of "1" to "3". Therefore, in the "continuous lock state", at least a count / subtraction value of "1" or more is acquired for each unit game.

[Map configuration and sub-management status transition flow]
In the present embodiment, as described above, in the "normal state" in which ART does not operate, the lock effect and the effect by the movable accessory 22 are simultaneously activated based on the map (map information). Do. Map data and various table data necessary for this lock / accessory effect are also stored in the main ROM 52. The present invention is not limited to this, and only the lock effect may be performed as the effect based on the map.

Here, the schematic configuration of the map will be described with reference to FIG. 44. The map is information that defines the number of games to be locked from the game after winning the map winning lottery described later. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, the map has a predetermined number of games N (number of staying games on the map: number of map games) from the next game (first game) of the game (unit game) that won the map winning lottery. ) Specifies whether or not there is a lock in each game during the game period up to the game. The “◯” mark in FIG. 44 is a game that generates a lock, and in the example shown in FIG. 44, the lock is performed from the next game (first game) of the map winning to the N-2 game. That is, when the map winning lottery is won in the "normal state" and the map as shown in FIG. 44 is set, a lock is generated in the N-2 game from the next game of the map winning, and the movable role is linked with it. The object 22 is driven.

It should be noted that the lock process at the time of locking / accessory effect performed in the “normal state” is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (lock control means) for controlling the lock function.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, a plurality of types of maps are provided, and in the map winning lottery, one map (map number) is selected from the plurality of types of maps based on the internal winning combination. Further, as will be described later, the number of map games N is determined by lottery processing using the map game number lottery table (see FIG. 53 described later) and the map game number subtraction lottery table (see FIG. 54 described later) after the map is won. Will be done. That is, the number of map games N is randomly determined by lottery.

In the present embodiment, when a predetermined map is won from a plurality of types of maps in the map winning lottery process in the "normal state", the AT (ART) is configured to win. Then, when the AT is confirmed by winning the predetermined map, the AT (navigation) is performed after the lock / character production game (game of the number of map games) corresponding to the predetermined map is digested. It will be started.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, eight types of maps (maps 0 to 7) are prepared as maps. The contents of each map are as follows.

When map 0 is selected, the map lottery is not won (missing), and the map is not set. Further, when any of the maps 1 to 3 is won, the game of the lock / character effect based on the map of the effect pattern 1 is performed, but the AT (ART) is not won. Therefore, if any of the maps 1 to 3 is won, the AT (navigation) is not started after the game of rock / character production based on the winning map is digested. In other words, the lock / character effect that is executed when one of the maps 1 to 3 is won is a false precursor effect of the ART win (so-called Gase precursor effect).

When the map 4 or 5 is won, after the game of the lock / character production based on the map is digested, the game state is changed to the game state called "ART state" ("ART first hit state") described later. AT (navigation) that directly shifts is started. In addition, when the map 6 or 7 is won, after the game of the lock / character effect based on the map is digested, the game state becomes "ART" through the game state called "7-match pseudo bonus" which will be described later. An AT that shifts to a gaming state called a "state" ("ART first hit state") is started.

That is, if any of the maps 4 to 7 is won in the "normal state", the ART is won, and after the game of the lock / character production based on the map is digested, the game state is finally changed to "". AT (navigation) that shifts to the "ART state" is started. Therefore, the lock / accessory effect executed when any of the maps 4 to 7 is won is an effect indicating a precursor of the ART win.

Here, the operation from the game of the lock / character production to the start of AT based on the maps 4 to 7 and the map 4 to 7 will be described in more detail. First, the map 4 is a map that is set when the AT (ART) wins by the lottery process of the map in the state where the map is not set. Then, when the map 4 is won, the operation of the AT (navigation) is started after the game of the lock / character effect based on the map 4 is completed.

Map 5 was won by AT by lottery processing of the map in a state where any of maps 1 to 3 has already been set (unit game during the game period of lock / character production based on any of maps 1 to 3). It is a map set in the case. When the map 5 is won, first, the information of the map 5 is retained until the game of the lock / character effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3 is completed (the retention flag described later is turned on). Become). Next, after the game of the lock / character effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3 is completed, the game of the lock / character effect based on the map 5 is started. Then, after the game of rock / character production based on the map 5 is completed, the operation of the AT (navigation) is started.

The map 6 is a map that is set when the "7-match pseudo-bonus" is won by the map lottery process when the map is not set. Then, when the map 6 is won, the operation of the AT (navigation) is started after the game of the lock / character effect based on the map 6 is completed.

In addition, the map 7 is set to "7" by the map lottery process in a state where any of the maps 1 to 3 has already been set (a unit game during the game period of the lock / bonus effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3). This is a map that is set when the "matching pseudo bonus" is won. When the map 7 is won, first, the information of the map 7 is retained until the game of the lock / character effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3 is completed (the retention flag described later is turned on). Become). Next, after the game of the lock / character effect based on any of the maps 1 to 3 is completed, the game of the lock / character effect based on the map 7 is started. Then, after the game of rock / character production based on the map 7 is completed, the operation of the AT (navigation) is started.

In this specification, for example, the sub-control circuit 42 (sub-CPU 81) controls the above-mentioned "normal state", "ART state" ("ART first hit state"), "7-match pseudo-bonus", and the like. Various game states related to the production to be performed are called "sub-game states". The contents of the game performed in each sub-game state will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

Here, the processing flow related to the map lottery described above will be described with reference to FIG. 45. In the present embodiment, in the "normal state", a map winning lottery ("map lottery" in FIG. 45) is performed, and when the map is won, a predetermined lock / character production game based on the corresponding winning map. ("Map game digestion" in FIG. 45). At this time, in the map winning lottery, when a predetermined map (any of maps 4 to 7 in the present embodiment) is won, the game state shifts to the "ART state" after the map game is completed.

In the present embodiment, in the "normal state", the probability of winning any of maps 4 to 7 (ART winning probability) is a low probability (hereinafter referred to as sub-management state 0) and a high probability. A state (hereinafter referred to as sub-management state 1) and a state having an ultra-high probability (hereinafter referred to as sub-management state 2) are provided. Then, the transition between these various sub-management states is controlled by a lottery process (“sub-management state lottery” in FIG. 45) based on the internal winning combination performed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 45, the sub-management state is changed from "sub-management state 0" (low probability state) to "sub-management state 1" (high probability state) or "sub" based on the internal winning combination. It shifts to "management state 2" (ultra-high probability state). Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-management state is changed from "sub-management state 1" (high probability state) or "sub-management state 2" (ultra-high probability state) to "sub-management state 0" based on the internal winning combination. Move to (low probability state). However, in the present embodiment, there is no flow for directly transitioning the sub-management state between the "sub-management state 1" (high probability state) and the "sub-management state 2" (ultra-high probability state).

Further, although not shown in FIG. 45, in the present embodiment, even when the sub-game state shifts from the "ART state" to the "normal state" (at the end of ART), the lottery process of the sub-management state of the shift destination is performed. At that time, one of the sub-management states 0 to 2 is selected regardless of the internal winning combination.

In the present embodiment, when the AT is activated, the player not only notifies the player of the determined internal winning combination, but also, for example, the player intentionally stops and displays the determined internal winning combination on the winning determination line. Notify the information that makes it possible to do so. In addition, when the AT is activated, the type of the determined internal winning combination, the position where the determined internal winning combination can be displayed within the specified time, and the determined internal winning combination are stopped and displayed on the winning judgment line. Information such as the stop order to be caused may be suggested to the player.

[Sub-management status transition lottery table]
Next, various sub-management state transition lottery tables used in the above-mentioned sub-management state lottery processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 49. The sub-management state transition lottery table is referred to in the sub-management state transition lottery process (see FIG. 88) described later.

FIG. 46 is an example of the sub-management state transition lottery table (No. 1) referred to when the sub-management state transition lottery process is performed in the “sub-management state 0”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 46 defines the lottery values of the sub-management states 0 to 2 to be won according to the internal winning combination (small winning combination / replay data point).

In the sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 46, the "common bell" is an internal winning combination related to the "bell" of the small combination / replay data pointer "28". The "chance lip" is an internal winning combination related to the "chance lip" of the small role / replay data pointer "23". The "weak cherry" is an internal winning combination related to the "cherry" of the small role / replay data pointer "48". The "weak watermelon" is an internal winning combination related to the "watermelon" of the small role / replay data pointer "45". The "strong cherry" is an internal winning combination related to the "cherry" of the small role / replay data pointer "49". The "strong watermelon" is an internal winning combination related to the "watermelon" of the small role / replay data pointers "46" and "47". The "medium cherry" is an internal winning combination related to the "cherry" of the small role / replay data pointer "50".

In the sub-management state transition lottery process, the lottery value of each sub-management state defined in the sub-management state transition lottery table is subtracted from the random number value (random number denominator = 32768) of 0 to 32767, and the subtraction result is less than 0. The sub-management state that has become a winning sub-management state is used. Therefore, in the sub-management state transition lottery process in the "sub-management state 0", for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak cherry", the sub-management state has a probability of "29160/32768" and is "sub". It becomes "management state 0" (no transition), shifts to "sub-management status 1" with a probability of "3280/32768", and shifts to "sub-management status 2" with a probability of "328/32768".

FIG. 47 is an example of the sub-management state transition lottery table (No. 2) referred to when the sub-management state transition lottery process is performed in the “sub-management state 1”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 47 defines a lottery value for whether or not the sub-management state shifts to the "sub-management state 0" according to the internal winning combination (small winning combination / replay data point). .. In the sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 47, the “middle right bell” is an internal winning combination related to the “bell” of the small combination / replay data pointers “29” to “44”.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, when the "middle right bell" is internally won in the "sub-management state 1", the sub-management state does not shift with a probability of "27668/32768", and "5100/32768" The sub-management state shifts from "sub-management state 1" to "sub-management state 0" with a probability of ".

FIG. 48 is an example of the sub-management state transition lottery table (No. 3) referred to when the sub-management state transition lottery process is performed in the “sub-management state 2”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 48 defines a lottery value for whether or not the sub-management state shifts to the "sub-management state 0" according to the internal winning combination (small winning combination / replay data point). ..

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, when the "middle right bell" is internally won in the "sub-management state 2", the sub-management state does not shift with a probability of "22688/32768", and "10080/32768" The sub-management state shifts from "sub-management state 2" to "sub-management state 0" with a probability of ".

FIG. 49 is an example of the sub-management state transition lottery table (No. 4) referred to in the sub-management state transition lottery process performed when the “ART state” ends and the sub-game state shifts to the “normal state”. The sub-management state transition lottery table shown in FIG. 49 defines the lottery value of each sub-management state (sub-management state 0 to 2) to be won at the end of ART. The sub-management state transition lottery process is performed even when the lottery value setting (settings 1 to 6) in the RT lottery table (see FIGS. 14 to 19) is changed or after reset. In such a case. Also, the lottery process is performed with reference to the sub-management state transition lottery table as shown in FIG. 49.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, when the sub-game state shifts from the “ART state” to the “normal state”, the sub-management state changes to the “sub-management state 0” with a probability of “27648/32768”. It is set and is set to the sub management state 1 with a probability of "5120/32768". Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-game state shifts from the "ART state" to the "normal state", the sub-management state is set to "sub-management state 2" (a state in which ART wins with an ultra-high probability). Not done.

[Map winning lottery table]
Next, various map winning lottery tables (lock effect selection means) used in the above-mentioned map lottery processing (AT lottery processing) will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52. FIG. 50 is an example of a map winning lottery table (No. 1) to be referred to when performing a map lottery process in the “sub-management state 0”. FIG. 51 is an example of the map winning lottery table (No. 2) referred to when the map lottery processing is performed in the “sub management state 1”. Further, FIG. 52 is an example of the map winning lottery table (No. 3) referred to when the map lottering process is performed in the “sub management state 2”. Each map winning lottery table is referred to in the map winning lottery process (see FIG. 90) described later.

Each map winning lottery table defines the winning effect pattern (map: lock effect pattern) and its lottery value according to the internal winning combination (small winning combination / data points for replay). In addition, the type of the winning map is described in the lower part of each column of each effect pattern in each map winning lottery table, and the lottery value is described in the upper part. In addition, in each map winning lottery table, the lottery value when the map lottery is not won (when the map is not won: when the map 0 is won) is also partially specified. Further, in each of the sub-management state transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, the “fixed combination” is an internal winning combination related to the “fixed combination” of the small combination / replay data pointer “51”.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, when any of the maps 1 to 3 is won, the ART winning precursor effect pattern (gase precursor effect) of the "effect pattern 1" is performed. , When the map 4 or 5 is won, the ART winning precursor effect pattern of "effect pattern 2" (AT winning precursor effect) is performed, and the ART winning precursor effect pattern of "effect pattern 3" (7-match pseudo) is performed. Bonus winning precursor production) will be performed.

In the map winning lottery process, the lottery value of each effect pattern defined in the map winning lottery table is subtracted from the random value (random number denominator = 32768) of 0 to 32767, and the subtraction result is less than 0 (effect pattern). Let the production pattern (map) be the winning production pattern (map). Therefore, in the map winning lottery process in the "sub-management state 0", for example, if the internal winning combination is "chance lip", the map 1 is won with a probability of "32576/32768" and "128/32768". With a probability of "64/32768", map 4 or 5 wins, and with a probability of "64/32768", map 6 or 7 wins (see FIG. 50). That is, in the map winning lottery process in the "sub-management state 0", for example, when the internal winning combination is "chance lip", there is a probability of "32576/32768" that the ART winning combination is a false precursor effect (lock / combination). (Physical effect) is executed, the precursor effect of the ART winning is executed with the probability of "128/32768", and the precursor effect of the "7-match pseudo bonus" winning is executed with the probability of "64/32768".

Further, in the map winning lottery process in the "sub-management state 1", for example, when the internal winning combination is "chance lip", the map 2 is won with a probability of "29424/32768" and "3280/32768". Map 4 or 5 wins with the probability of, and map 6 or 7 wins with the probability of "64/32768" (see FIG. 51). Further, in the map winning lottery process in the "sub-management state 2", for example, when the internal winning combination is "chance lip", the map 4 or 5 is won with a probability of "32704/32768", and "64 / There is a probability of "32768" that Map 6 or 7 will win (see FIG. 52).

[Map game number lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, a map game number lottery table (reference game number determination means) used when determining the map game number will be described. The map game number lottery table is referred to in the map game number lottery process (see FIG. 91) described later.

The map game number lottery table is the map reference game number (reference value of the number of staying games on the map: the reference unit number of games of the lock effect pattern) according to any of maps 1 to 7 determined by the map winning lottery process. ) Lottery value is specified. In the present embodiment, as the number of map reference games, 12 types of map reference games of 0G (game), 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G, 7G, 8G, 16G, 18G, 32G, 34G, and 48G are selected as the number of map games. Specify in the table.

In the map game number lottery process, the lottery value of each map reference game number specified in the map game number lottery table is subtracted from the random number value of 0 to 255 (random number denominator = 256), and the subtraction result becomes less than 0. The number of map-based games won will be the number of winning map-based games. Therefore, for example, when the map 1 is won by the map winning lottery process, the map 1 is won with a probability of "4/256", and the map standard number of games of 3G is won with a probability of "169/256". Win, win the 5G map standard number of games with a probability of "56/256", win the 6G map standard game number with a probability of "24/256", and win a 7G map with a probability of "2/256" Win the standard number of games, and win the 16G map standard number of games with a probability of "1/256".

[Map game number subtraction lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 54, a map game number subtraction table (game number subtraction determination means) used when determining the map game number will be described. The map game number subtraction lottery table is referred to in the map game number lottery process (see FIG. 91) described later.

In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when a map reference game number of 16G (predetermined number) or more is selected in the map game number lottery process, the number of games is in the range of 0G to 4G from the map reference game number. Is subtracted. The map game number subtraction lottery table shown in FIG. 54 defines the lottery value of each subtraction value (0 to -4) at the time of the processing.

In the map game number subtraction lottery process, the lottery value of each subtraction value specified in the map game number subtraction lottery table is subtracted from the random number values 0 to 255 (random number denominator = 256), and the subtraction result is less than 0. The subtraction value becomes the subtraction value of the number of winning map games. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 54, the subtraction value of any of "0" to "-3" is won with the probability of "51/256", and "-4" with the probability of "52/256". The subtraction value of is won.

Here, FIG. 55 shows a correspondence table showing the relationship between the number of map games (the number of games staying on the map) finally determined by the result of the map game number subtraction lottery process of the present embodiment and the subtraction value. For example, when the map reference game number selected by the map game number lottery process is "18G", the map game number (precursor game number) finally determined by the result of the map game number subtraction lottery process is "18G". It becomes one of "14G". If the number of map reference games selected by the map game number lottery process is less than 16G, the map reference game number selected by the map game number lottery process becomes the final number of map games.

[Lock / Character type lottery table]
Next, the lock / accessory type lottery table (lock timing determination means) will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 62. The lock / accessory type lottery table is referred to in the third post-stop lock setting process (see FIG. 92) described later.

In the present embodiment, based on the type of the sub-management state and the map number of the winning map, the lock generation (operation) timing during the game period of the lock / character effect (marked with “○” in FIG. 44). Number of games: Lock / Character type) is determined. That is, each lock / accessory type lottery table shown in FIGS. 56 to 62 is a lottery table that is referred to when the lock occurrence timing (driving timing of the movable accessory 22) is determined.

Specifically, FIG. 56 is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when the map 1 is won during “sub management state 0” or “sub management state 2”, and FIG. 57 is a “sub management state”. It is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when the map 2 is won during "0" or "sub management state 2", and FIG. 58 shows the lock / accessory type lottery table used during "sub management state 0" or "sub management state 2". This is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when the map 3 is won. Further, FIG. 59 is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when the map 1 is won during the “sub-management state 1”, and FIG. 60 is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when the map 1 is won. FIG. It is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when the map 3 is won, and FIG. 61 is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when the map 3 is won during the “sub-management state 1”. FIG. 62 is a lock / accessory type lottery table used when any of maps 4 to 7 is won regardless of the sub-management state.

Each lock / character type lottery table defines a lottery value for each lock / character type to win according to the number of lock setting reference games. The number of lock setting reference games in the lock / character type lottery table is determined by the final number of map games determined by the map game number lottery process and the map game number subtraction lottery process. Specifically, when the determined number of map games is 34 G or less, the number of map games is set as the number of lock setting reference games. On the other hand, when the determined number of map games is 35G or more, the number of games (29G, 30G, 31G, 32G) obtained by subtracting any of 0G to 3G from 32G is used as the lock setting reference game number. .. At this time, the number of subtraction games (any of 0G to 3G) is determined by lottery, and although not shown in the present embodiment, the lottery value (win probability) of each number of subtraction games is the same.

Lock / Character Type In the various lock / character types described in the lottery table, the timing (number of games) for generating the lock (driving the movable character 22) is different from each other. For example, in the present embodiment, the contents of each lock / accessory type can be set as follows. In the lock / character type "1", the lock is set after the third stop in the game 2G before the game of the number of lock setting reference games. In the lock / character type "2", the lock is set after the third stop in the game 3G before the game of the number of lock setting reference games. In the lock / character type "3", the lock is set after the third stop in the game 4G before the game of the number of lock setting reference games. In the lock / character type "4", the lock is set after the third stop in the game 5G before the game of the number of lock setting reference games.

When the lock / character type is set as described above, the lock / character type "1" is selected, and the number of lock setting reference games is 5G (= number of map games), the lock is based on the map. -The lock is set after the third stop of the third game from the start of the game of the character effect, and the lock is operated and the movable character 22 is driven in the fourth game. The type of the movable accessory 22 driven by each lock / accessory type may be different or the same for each lock / accessory type.

In the lottery process for each type of lock / accessory, the lottery values for each type specified in the lock / accessory lottery table are subtracted from the random number values 0 to 255 (random number denominator = 256), and the subtraction result is 0. The type that is less than or equal to the winning lock / character type. Therefore, for example, when the map 1 is won during the "sub-management state 0" or the "sub-management state 2" and the number of lock setting reference games is 4G or more, as shown in FIG. 56, " The lock / accessory type "1" is selected with the probability of "252/256", and the lock / accessory type "2" is selected with the probability of "4/256". In addition, for example, in the case of winning any of maps 4 to 7, if the number of lock setting reference games is 5G, there is a probability of "48/256" that the lock / character type is "1" or "3". Is selected, and the lock / accessory type "2" is selected with a probability of "160/256".

<Structure of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 to 68. Although the description is omitted here (not shown), various effect random values, various control data, various flags, which are used in the effect control of reels and locks in the "continuous lock state (chance zone)" described later. A storage area for various counters and the like (for example, an effect random value storage area, an effect flag number storage area, etc., which will be described later) is also provided in the main RAM 53. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the "normal state" (non-ART state), the lock / accessory effect is performed based on the map, but various random value values, various control data, various flags, and various counters used in this operation control are performed. Etc. are also provided in the main RAM 53.

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 63. In the present embodiment, each display combination storage area is composed of display combination storage areas 1 to 25 represented by 1 byte of data.

In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 25, when "1" is set in a predetermined bit (when it is stored), a combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the winning determination line. Show that. On the other hand, when all the bits are "0", it indicates that the combination of symbols related to winning or the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game is not displayed on the winning determination line.

Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storage area and a carry-over combination storage area (not shown). The internal winning combination storage area is composed of storage areas 1 to 22 of the display combination storage area shown in FIG. 63. When "1" is set in a plurality of bits in the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 22, the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. Further, when all the bits are "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "missing".

Further, the carry-over combination storage area is composed of the storage area 1 of the display combination storage area shown in FIG. 63. As a result of the internal lottery, when one of "BB1" and "BB2" is determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is stored in the carry-over combination storage area as the carry-over combination. Specifically, the data "1" is stored in the bit corresponding to any of the combinations of "BB1" and "BB2". Then, the carry-over combination data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is cleared until the corresponding symbol combination (for example, "gold 7"-"gold 7"-"gold 7") is displayed on the winning determination line. It is retained without being. In addition, while the carry-over combination is stored in the carry-over combination storage area (while the flag is set: between the flags), the carry-over combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery. It is stored.

[Game status flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 64. The game state flag storage area stores the game state flag consisting of 1 byte. In the present embodiment, in the game state flag, a bonus game and an RT type are assigned to each bit.

When "1" is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit in the game state flag storage area, it indicates that the bonus game corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. For example, when "1" is set in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area, "BB" is being operated and the game state is BB.

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 65. The operation stop button storage area stores an operation stop button flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operation stop button flag, the operation state of the stop button is assigned to each bit.

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

[Press order storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 66. The press order storage area stores a press order flag consisting of 1 byte. In the pressing order flag, each bit is assigned the type of pressing order of the stop button. For example, when the pressing order of the stop buttons is "left middle right", "1" is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 67. In the symbol code storage area, the symbol code (symbol code storage area 1) of the reel that has been stopped most recently and the displayable combination (symbol code storage areas 2 to 26) are stored for each winning determination line. Will be done. After all the reels are stopped, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 26.

In the present embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 40), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is logically producted with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the logically stacked data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 67. When a plurality of winning determination lines (valid lines) are provided, the same number of symbol code storage areas as the number of winning determination lines are provided.

[Pull-in priority data storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pull-in priority data storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 68. The pull-in priority data storage area 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. That is, the pull-in priority data storage area is provided with a priority data storage area for each type of reel.

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

The content of the priority pull-in data stored in the pull-in priority data storage area differs depending on the type of the pull-in priority table number in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 37) referred to when determining the pull-in priority data. .. Further, the pull-in priority data indicates that the larger the value, the higher the priority. On the other hand, the pull-in priority data having the lowest priority is prohibited from stopping.

By referring to the pull-in priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol whose highest value is determined as the attraction priority data is the symbol with the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the pull-in priority data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the pull-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined in the above-mentioned search order table (see FIG. 38).

<Structure of data table stored in sub ROM>
Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described.

[Pseudo-bonus medium point lottery table]
Next, with reference to FIG. 69, the point lottery table during the pseudo-bonus will be described. Pseudo-bonus medium-point lottery table is a pseudo-bonus medium-point ("0" to "6") that can be obtained according to the internal winning combination (small combination / replay data points) while the "7-match pseudo-bonus" described later is operating. The lottery value of any of) is specified.

In the pseudo-bonus middle point lottery table shown in FIG. 69, "Replay B" is a replay other than the internal winning combination related to the replay of the small win / replay data pointers "23", "24", and "26". It is all the internal winning roles related to. The "BAR rip" is an internal winning combination related to the replay of the small role / replay data pointer "24". "7 rip" is an internal winning combination related to the replay of the small role / replay data pointer "26".

In the present embodiment, at the time of the 7-set pseudo-bonus intermediate processing (see FIG. 121) described later, the pseudo-bonus intermediate point lottery processing (random number value = 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768) is performed with reference to the pseudo-bonus intermediate point lottery table. )I do. At this time, for example, if the internal winning combination is a "common bell", the pseudo-bonus middle points "1" or "3" are acquired with a probability of "8192/32768", and the probability of "16384/32768" is obtained. The point "0" in the pseudo-bonus is acquired with.

[Additional lottery table during pseudo bonus]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the additional lottery table in the pseudo-bonus will be described. The number of ART games (0, 10, 20, 30) that can be added to the pseudo-bonus middle-addition lottery table according to the internal winning combination (small combination / replay data points) while the "7-match pseudo-bonus" described later is operating. And any of 50) draws a lottery value.

In the present embodiment, at the time of processing during the 7-set pseudo-bonus (see FIG. 121), which will be described later, the number of additional games is drawn by referring to the pseudo-bonus point lottery table (random number value = 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768). I do. At this time, for example, if the internal winning combination is "chance lip", the number of additional games is "10" with a probability of "30720/32768", and the number of additional games is "1024/32768". Win 20 "or" 30 ".

[Lottery table at the end of pseudo bonus]
Next, the lottery table at the end of the pseudo-bonus will be described with reference to FIG. 71. The lottery table at the end of the pseudo-bonus can be added to the number of ART games (any of 0 to 6) according to the points (any of 0 to 6) acquired at the end of the operation of the "7-match pseudo-bonus" described later. A lottery value of 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100) is specified.

In the present embodiment, at the time of processing during the 7-match pseudo-bonus (see FIG. 121), which will be described later, a lottery process (additional lottery) for the number of additional games is performed with reference to the lottery table at the end of the pseudo-bonus. At this time, for example, if the points in the pseudo-bonus are "6", the number of additional games is always "100".

[Additional flag lottery table]
Next, the additional flag lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 72. In the present embodiment, three types (“mode 1” to “mode 3”) of additional flag lottery (continuous ART lottery) modes performed in the “ART state” (RT3 game state) described later are prepared. In each of the "mode 1" to "mode 3", the additional flag lottery table has the "additional flag" (ART continuation) winning and non-winning according to the internal winning combination (small winning combination / replay data point). Specify the lottery value.

Here, the mode of the additional flag lottery will be described while explaining the outline of the transition flow of the sub-game state between the "normal state" (ART non-operating state) and the "ART state" in the present embodiment. The details of the transition flow of the sub-game state will be described later with reference to FIG. 77.

In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a route for shifting the sub-game state from the "normal state" to the "ART first hit state" described later, a route for directly shifting from the "normal state" to the "ART first hit state" ( Route 1: 1st route) and a route (Route 2: 2nd route) that shifts from the "normal state" to the "ART first hit state" via the "7-match pseudo bonus" described later are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, after the sub-game state shifts from the "normal state" to the "ART first hit state" by either of routes 1 and 2, an additional flag lottery (continuation of ART) is performed in the "ART first hit state". Lottery). Further, when the "additional flag win" is determined in the additional flag lottery during the "ART first hit state", the sub-game state is changed from the "ART first hit state" to the "ART high continuation state" ("ART state"). (ART state) where the continuation probability of "is higher". Then, even in the "ART high continuation state", the additional flag lottery of the "ART state" is performed.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the mode of the additional flag lottery in the "ART first hit state", which is performed after the sub-game state shifts to the "ART first hit state" via the route 1, is referred to as "mode 1" here. Call it. On the other hand, the mode of the additional flag lottery in the "ART first hit state" performed after the sub-game state shifts to the "ART first hit state" via the route 2 is referred to as "mode 2" here. Further, the mode of the additional flag lottery performed in the "ART high continuation state" is referred to as "mode 3".

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 72, in each mode, the probability (lottery) of the “additional flag winning” differs depending on the internal winning combination (small winning combination / replay data point). Then, in the present embodiment, the probability of "additional flag winning" in "mode 2" (probability of continuation of ART state) is higher than that of "mode 1", and the probability of "additional flag winning" in "mode 3" is higher. The lottery value is set so that the probability (probability of continuation of the ART state) is even higher than that of "mode 2".

In the example of the additional flag lottery table shown in FIG. 72, when the number of games in the ART state is "40", the continuation probability of the ART state in "mode 1" is 33%, and the continuation probability of the ART state in "mode 2" is 33%. Is 50%, and the probability of continuation of the ART state in "mode 3" is 83%. It should be noted that these continuation probabilities are obtained by adding the number of games "40" to the expected value per game in which the "additional flag win" is determined.

[Additional game number lottery table]
Next, the number of additional games lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 73 and 74. Number of additional games The lottery table has the number of ART games (0, 10, 20, 30, 50) that can be added during the "ART state" (RT3 game state) according to the internal winning combination (small combination / replay data points). , 70, 90 and 100).

The additional game number lottery table (No. 1) shown in FIG. 73 is an additional game lottery process during ART performed after the ART continuation (additional flag) is confirmed in the ART continuation lottery (additional flag lottery) in modes 2 or 3. It is a lottery table used in S545) in FIG. 122. Further, the additional game number lottery table (No. 2) shown in FIG. 74 is a lottery table used in the additional game lottery process during ART, which is performed after the ART continuation is confirmed in the ART continuation lottery in mode 1. In the additional game number lottery table shown in FIGS. 73 and 74, "Replay C" relates to a replay other than the internal winning combination related to the replay of the small win / replay data pointers "23" and "26". It is all internal winning roles.

In the additional game lottery process (random value = 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768) using the additional game number lottery table shown in FIG. 73, for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak watermelon", "24576". With a probability of "/ 32768", the number of additional games "10" is won, and with a probability of "4096-32768", the number of additional games "50" or "70" is won. On the other hand, in the additional game lottery process (random value = 0 to 32767, random number denominator = 32768) using the additional game number lottery table shown in FIG. 74, for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak watermelon", With a probability of "16384/32768", the number of additional games "10" is won, and with a probability of "8192/32768", the number of additional games "50" or "70" is won.

In the present embodiment, the condition of the additional lottery for the number of ART games when the ART continuation is confirmed by the ART continuation lottery in mode 1 (low continuation probability lottery) is the ART continuation lottery (high continuation probability lottery) in mode 2 or 3. If the continuation of ART is confirmed, it will be given preferential treatment. Specifically, as is clear from the comparison between FIGS. 73 and 74, even if the same internal winning combination is used, it can be added when the ART continuation is confirmed in the mode 1 ART continuation lottery (low continuation probability lottery). The number of games and / or the winning probability of the additional lottery is higher than those in modes 2 or 3.

For example, when the internal winning combination is "common bell", in mode 1 (FIG. 74), the number of additional games that can be won is "50" or "70", whereas in mode 2 or 3 (FIG. 73). The number of additional games that can be won is only "30". That is, when the internal winning combination is "common bell", the number of games that can be added is larger in mode 1.

Further, for example, when the internal winning combination is "weak watermelon", as described above, the number of additional games that can be won is any of "10", "50", and "70" in any of modes 1 to 3. become. However, in mode 1 (FIG. 74), the probability of winning the number of additional games of "50" or "70" (8192/32768) is twice that of mode 2 or 3 (FIG. 73) (4096/3276). It becomes. That is, in mode 1, the probability of winning the number of additional games of "50" or "70" is high, and the number of ART games can be easily added.

In the present embodiment, as the preferential conditions for the additional lottery, the number of games that can be added and / or the winning probability of the additional lottery have been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the additional lottery of the number of ART games in the ART continuous lottery of mode 1 is more advantageous than that in the ART continuous lottery of mode 2 or 3 (it becomes easier to add the number of ART games), any condition is added to the lottery. It can be used as a preferential condition for.

[Navi table]
Next, the navigation table will be described with reference to FIG. 75. The navigation table defines the correspondence between various internal winning combinations (small winning combination / replay data pointers) and the presence / absence of navigation (notification) in each sub-game state.

In the navigation table shown in FIG. 75, the "RT1 rip" is an internal winning combination related to the "RT1 rip" of the small winning combination / replay data pointers "2" to "5". The "RT2-3 rip" is an internal winning combination related to the "RT2 rip" and the "RT3 rip" of the small combination / replay data pointers "6" to "10". The "RT2 rip" is an internal winning combination related to the "RT2 rip" of the small winning combination / replay data pointers "11" to "22". The "BAR (tempai) lip" is an internal winning combination related to the "BAR lip" of the small role / replay data pointers "26" and "27".

In addition, when the combination of the sub-game state defined by "○" in FIG. 75 and the internal winning combination is established, a predetermined navigation (notification) is performed, and in the combination defined by "-", the navigation is performed. Do not do.

Specifically, in the combination of the sub-game state in which "○" is defined in FIG. 75 and the internal winning combination, a predetermined navigation is performed so that the player has an advantage. In addition, in the combination of "7-match pseudo-bonus" and "BAR (tempai) lip" in which "○ (reverse push)" is defined, the combination of symbols related to "BAR lip" is aligned on the winning judgment line ( In order to make it displayed), the player is navigated to the reverse push (the push order of "right, middle, left"). On the other hand, in the combination of "ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state" and "BAR (tempai) lip" in which "○ (forward push)" is specified, the combination of symbols related to "BAR lip" wins a prize. In order to prevent them from being aligned on the judgment line, the player is navigated to the forward push (the push order of "left, middle, right").

In addition, in the combination of "7-match pseudo-bonus preparation state" and "RT lip 2" in which "○ (RT4)" is defined in FIG. 75, "7-match pseudo-bonus preparation state" is set to "7 lip". In order to display the combination of symbols related to "7" and start the operation of "7-match pseudo-bonus", the RT game state is RT4 game in which the internal winning combination related to "7 rip" wins with high probability. Performs predetermined navigation (notification) to shift to the state. Then, in order to start ART in the combination of "preparation state of ART first hit state" or "preparation state of ART high continuation state" and "RT2 lip" in which "○ (RT3)" is defined. In addition, a predetermined navigation for shifting the RT game state to the RT3 game state is performed.

<Transition flow of game state>
[Transition flow of main game state]
As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, six types of gaming states, "RT0 gaming state" to "RT5 gaming state", are provided as RT gaming states. Then, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) controls the transition between the "RT0 gaming state" to the "RT5 gaming state" and the "BB gaming state" with reference to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12). Here, with reference to FIG. 76, the transition flow of the main gaming state between the “RT0 gaming state” to the “RT5 gaming state” and the “BB gaming state” controlled by the main CPU 51 will be described.

First, at the time of shipment or at the end of "BB", the main gaming state becomes "RT0 gaming state". Next, in the "RT0 game state", when a combination of symbols related to "bell spill" (any of "bell spill 1" to "bell spill 20" in FIG. 10) is displayed on the winning determination line. , The main gaming state shifts from "RT0 gaming state" to "RT1 gaming state".

In the "RT1 game state", when the combination of symbols related to "RT2 lip" (any of "RT2 lip 1" to "RT2 lip 4" in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning judgment line, the main The gaming state shifts from the "RT1 gaming state" to the "RT2 gaming state".

In the "RT2 game state", "bell spill" or "RT1 lip" ("RT1 lip upper stage 1" to "RT1 lip upper stage 8", "RT1 lip lower stage 1" to "RT1 lip lower stage 16" in FIG. , "RT1 rip middle stage 1" or "RT1 rip middle stage 2")) When the combination of symbols is displayed on the winning judgment line, the main game state changes from "RT2 game state" to "RT1 game". Move to "state". Further, in the "RT2 game state", when the combination of the symbols related to the "RT3 lip" ("RT3 lip 1" or "RT3 lip 2" in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning determination line, the main game The state shifts from the "RT2 gaming state" to the "RT3 gaming state". Further, in the "RT2 game state", when a combination of symbols related to "RT4 rip" (any of "RT4 rip 1" to "RT4 rip 8" in FIG. 8) is displayed on the winning determination line. , The main gaming state shifts from "RT2 gaming state" to "RT4 gaming state".

In the "RT3 game state", when a combination of symbols related to "bell spill" or "RT1 lip" is displayed on the winning judgment line, the main game state changes from "RT3 game state" to "RT1 game". Move to "state".

In the "RT4 game state", the symbol related to "7 rip" (any of "7 rip middle stage 1" to "7 rip middle stage 10" in FIG. 7 and "7 rip CU1" to "7 rip CU6"). When the combination of is displayed on the winning determination line, the main gaming state shifts from the "RT4 gaming state" to the "RT3 gaming state". Further, in the "RT4 game state", when the combination of the symbols related to "bell spill" is displayed on the winning judgment line, the main game state shifts from the "RT4 game state" to the "RT1 game state". .. That is, in the "RT0 game state" and the "RT2 game state" to the "RT4 game state", when the combination of the symbols related to "bell spill" is displayed on the winning judgment line, the main game state is the "RT1 game state". Move to "state".

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2") wins internally in any of the main gaming states from the "RT0 gaming state" to the "RT4 gaming state", the main gaming state is changed. It shifts from any one of "RT0 game state" to "RT4 game state" to "RT5 game state".

In the "RT5 game state", when the combination of symbols related to "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2" in FIG. 7) is displayed on the winning determination line, the main game state is the "BB game state". "become. Then, when the operation of "BB" is completed, the main game state changes from the "BB game state" to the "RT0 game state".

[Transition flow of sub-game state]
As described above, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has an ART function. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81) has a sub game state in which the ART function (navigation) is activated (hereinafter referred to as "ART state") and a sub game state in which the ART function is not activated (hereinafter, referred to as "ART state"). The transition control of the sub-game state is performed with (referred to as "normal state"). Here, the transition control of the sub-game state performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 77.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 77, as the "ART state", the "ART state" when the ART is activated for the first time (hereinafter referred to as "ART first hit state") and the ART have a high probability. Two types of continuous "ART state" (hereinafter referred to as "ART high continuous state") are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub-game state is set on the following four routes (routes 1 to 4) between the "normal state" and the "ART state" ("ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state"). Make a transition.

(1) Route 1
Route 1 is a route that directly transitions the sub-game state between the "normal state" and the "ART state"("ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state"). The "normal state" of the sub-game state corresponds to the "RT0 game state (at the time of shipment)" or the "RT1 game state" of the main game state, and the "ART state" corresponds to the "RT3 game state".

In Route 1, in the "normal state", the map 4 or 5 is won by the map winning lottery, the "AT winning" is determined, and then the combination of the symbols related to the "RT3 lip" is displayed on the winning judgment line. In that case, the sub-game state shifts from the "normal state" to the "ART first hit state". The sub-game state from winning the AT lottery to displaying the combination of symbols related to "RT3 lip" is called "preparation state of ART first hit state". In this "preparation state of ART first hit state", in the transition flow of the main game state (see FIG. 76), the main game state changes from "RT1 game state" to "RT3 game state" via "RT2 game state". Corresponds to the state up to the transition (see FIG. 78).

Further, in route 1, when one set of ART is completed without winning the continuous lottery of ART (additional flag lottery) in the "first hit state of ART", the sub-game state is changed from "first hit state of ART" to "normal". Move to "state". Further, in Route 1, when the ART set is completed without winning the ART continuous lottery (additional flag lottery) in the "ART high continuous state", the sub-game state is changed from the "ART high continuous state" to the "normal". Move to "state". In this embodiment, there is no route for the sub-game state to directly shift from the "normal state" to the "ART high continuation state".

(2) Route 2
In route 2, the sub-game state changes from the "normal state" to the "ART state"("ART first hit state" (first) via the sub-game state (specific game state) called "7-match pseudo-bonus". It is a route to shift to the game state) or the "ART high continuation state" (second game state). In the "7-match pseudo-bonus", a predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) are played in the RT3 game state in which the internal winning combination related to the replay is won with a high probability. In addition, in the "7-match pseudo-bonus", an additional lottery is performed for each game and at the end of the game.

In Route 2, first, in the "normal state", the map 6 or 7 is won by the map winning lottery, the "7 matching pseudo bonus" is won, and the "7 rip" ("7 rip middle stage 1" in FIG. 7 ~ When a combination of symbols related to "7 rip middle stage 10" and "7 rip CU1" to "7 rip CU6") is displayed on the winning judgment line, the sub-game state is "normal state". To shift to "7-match pseudo-bonus". The sub-game state from winning the "7-match pseudo-bonus" to displaying the combination of symbols related to "7-rip" is called the "7-match pseudo-bonus preparation state". In this "7-match pseudo-bonus preparation state", in the transition flow of the main game state (see FIG. 76), the main game state changes from "RT1 game state" to "RT2 game state" and "RT4 game state" in this order. It corresponds to the state until the transition to the "RT3 gaming state" via the above (see FIG. 78).

Next, after digesting a predetermined number of games (50 games) in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" (after the "7-match pseudo-bonus" is completed), the sub-game state changes from "7-match pseudo-bonus" to "ART first". It shifts to the "hit state".

However, in the present embodiment, when the number of games added by the additional lottery in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" reaches the specified number of games (specified number of times: 100 games in the present embodiment), after the end of the "7-match pseudo-bonus" In the shifted "ART state", the game of the additional lottery of the specified number of games is performed without playing the game of the "ART first hit state" in which the winning probability of the additional flag (ART continuation probability) is low. Then, after the game of the additional lottery with the specified number of games is exhausted, the state shifts to the "ART high continuation state". That is, when the number of games added by the additional lottery in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" reaches the specified number of games (100 games in this embodiment), the sub-game state "ART high continuation state" is substantially achieved. The transition to is confirmed.

In this embodiment, when the value of the ART game number counter at the end of the "7-match pseudo bonus" is equal to or higher than the specified value, the sub-game state is set to "7-match pseudo" without performing the additional lottery game of the specified number of games. It is also possible to shift directly from the "bonus" to the "ART high continuation state". In this case, the specified number of games added in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" may be added to the number of games in the first set of the "ART high continuation state".

(3) Route 3
Route 3 is a route in which the sub-game state shifts from the "normal state" to the "ART state"("ART high continuation state") via the sub-game state called the "chance zone". The "chance zone" corresponds to the "RT1 game state" of the main game state. In the "chance zone", reeling and locking are performed one or more times during a unit game, and such a unit game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of unit games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the "chance zone" is also referred to as a "continuous lock state".

In the present embodiment, the period of the "continuous lock state" is 10 games at the maximum. Further, in the present embodiment, reel production and locking are always performed (maintaining the "continuous lock state") during a predetermined game (the number of guaranteed games in the "continuous lock state") from the start of the "continuous lock state". In the subsequent games, a lottery is performed for each game as to whether or not to continue the "continuous lock state". Specifically, in the present embodiment, the number of guaranteed games in the "continuous lock state" is set to 3, and in the "continuous lock state", whether or not the "continuous lock state" is continued for each game after the fourth game. The lottery is done. Further, in the "continuous lock state", the reel effect (reel action) and the lock corresponding to the winning reel effect pattern are performed, and the count subtraction value (this) corresponding to the winning reel effect pattern is performed from the value of the continuous lock state counter. In the embodiment, the operation of subtracting "1" to "3") is also performed. The operation control in the "continuous lock state" will be described in more detail in the operation flow described later.

In Route 3, when the continuous lock state transition lottery is first won in the "normal state" ("10" is stored in the continuous lock state counter), the sub-game state changes from the "normal state" to the "chance zone" (chance zone). It shifts to the continuous lock state). Next, when a specified point (predetermined count / subtraction value) is acquired in the "chance zone" (the sum of the count / subtraction values acquired in the "chance zone" becomes "10", and the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes "10". When it becomes "0"), the sub-game state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "ART high continuation state". The sub-game state from the end of the "chance zone" to the transition to the "ART high continuation state" is referred to as the "preparation state of the ART high continuation state". In this "preparation state of ART high continuation state", in the transition flow of the main game state (see FIG. 76), the main game state changes from "RT1 game state" to "RT3 game state" via "RT2 game state". Corresponds to the state up to the transition (see FIG. 78).

Further, in Route 3, when the specified points (count subtraction value "10") cannot be obtained in the "chance zone", that is, when the lottery for whether or not to continue the "continuous lock state" is not won. , The sub-game state shifts from the "chance zone" to the "normal state".

(4) Route 4
Route 4 is a route in which the sub-game state shifts from the "normal state" to the "ART state"("ART high continuation state") via the sub-game state called "premium bonus". The "premium bonus" corresponds to the "BB game state" of the main game state.

In Route 4, first, "BB" ("BB1" and "BB2") wins internally in the "normal state", and then the symbol related to "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2" in FIG. 7). When the combination is displayed on the winning judgment line, the sub-game state shifts from the "normal state" to the "premium bonus". The sub-game state from winning "BB" to displaying the combination of symbols related to "BB" is called "premium bonus preparation state". In this "premium bonus preparation state", in the transition flow of the main game state (see FIG. 76), the main game state is from any of "RT1 game state" to "RT4 game state" via "RT5 game state". Corresponds to the state until the transition to the "BB game state" (see FIGS. 76 and 78).

Next, in the "premium bonus", after the "BB" is digested and finished, the combination of symbols related to the "RT3 lip" ("RT3 lip 1" or "RT3 lip 2" in FIG. 8) is on the winning judgment line. When displayed in, the sub-game state shifts from the "premium bonus" to the "ART high continuation state". The sub-game state from the end of "BB" to the display of the combination of symbols related to "RT3 lip" is also referred to as "preparation state for ART high continuation state". In this "preparation state of ART high continuation state", in the transition flow of the main game state (see FIG. 76), the main game state changes from "BB game state" to "RT0 game state", "RT1 game state", and "RT2 game". It corresponds to the state until the transition to the "RT3 gaming state" via the "state" in this order (see FIG. 78).

[Transition during ART state and lottery of additional flags]
In the present embodiment, as described above, "ART first hit state" and "ART high continuation state" are provided as "ART state". Here, the transition conditions between the "ART first hit state" and the "ART high continuation state", and the additional flag lottery (ART continuous lottery) performed in each state will be described. The sub-game state "ART first hit state" and "ART high continuation state" both correspond to the main game state "RT3 game state". Then, in the "ART state", based on the navigation table described with reference to FIG. 75, information such as the reel stop order is navigated (notified) to the player so as to be in a game state advantageous to the player.

In the present embodiment, in the "ART first hit state", when the additional flag lottery is won, the sub-game state is changed from the "ART first hit state" to the "ART high continuation state" after the end of the "ART first hit state". To move to. Then, in the "ART high continuation state", if the additional flag lottery is won, the "ART high continuation state" is continued, and if the additional flag lottery is not won, the sub-game state is "ART high continuation state". It shifts from "state" to "normal state" (see Route 1 above).

As described in the additional flag lottery table of FIG. 72 above, the winning probability of the additional flag in the case where the sub-game state shifts to the "ART first hit state" on the route 2 (the additional flag lottery of "mode 2") ( The ART continuation probability) is made higher than that when the route 1 shifts to the "ART first hit state" (additional flag lottery of "mode 1"). Specifically, when the number of games in the "ART first hit state" is "40", the winning probability of the additional flag in mode 2 is set to 50%, and the winning probability in mode 1 is set to 33%.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the additional flag in the additional flag lottery (“mode 3”) in the “ART high continuation state” is the additional flag lottery (“mode 1” and “mode 3”) in the “ART first hit state”. It is set higher than that of mode 2 "). Specifically, when the number of games in the "ART high continuation state" is "40", the winning probability of the additional flag in "mode 3" is set to 83%.

In addition, in the "ART first hit state", basically, one set of games is played in 40 games (predetermined period), but when the number of ART games is added to the lottery in the "7-match pseudo-bonus". 40 games + the number of additional games are played in. Therefore, if the sub-game state shifts to the "ART first hit state" on Route 2 (the additional flag lottery of "Mode 2"), there is a possibility that the number of ART games will be added with the "7-match pseudo bonus". Yes, in that case, as the number of games increases, the probability of winning the additional flag in the "ART first hit state" also increases.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of unit games added by the additional lottery in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" reaches the specified number of times (100 games in the present embodiment), after the end of the "7-match pseudo-bonus" , The additional lottery game is played a predetermined number of times, and after the specified number of additional lottery games are completed, the sub-game state shifts to the "ART high continuation state".

Further, in the present embodiment, in the "ART first hit state" and the "ART high continuation state", an additional flag lottery (ART continuous lottery) is performed for each game. Then, if the additional flag lottery is won in the middle of the set, the additional lottery of the number of ART games (the number of games of the additional lottery game continuously performed after the set is completed) is performed for each game in the subsequent games. At this time, the player may be notified at the time of winning the additional flag that the additional lottery for the number of ART games can be performed by winning the additional flag. Further, it may be configured to notify that the additional lottery for the number of ART games is ready to be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied at a timing such as when the predetermined game is exhausted after the additional flag is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, the notification of the number of games added by the winning of the additional lottery of the number of ART games may be performed after the winning of the additional flag and before the notification of the winning of the additional flag, or after the winning of the additional flag. And, it may be done after the notification of the addition flag winning. Further, the notification of the number of games added by the winning of the additional lottery of the number of ART games may be performed when the initial number of games given at the start of ART is exhausted. In addition, the number of games added by the winning of the additional lottery of the number of ART games may not be notified, and the configuration may be such that it is not known when the ART will end.

[Relationship between main game state flow and sub game state flow]
FIG. 78 shows a game flow in which the transition flow of the main game state (RT game state) shown in FIG. 76 and the transition flow of the sub game state shown in FIG. 77 are combined. The gaming state indicated by the solid line block in FIG. 78 is the sub-gaming state, and the gaming state indicated by the broken line block is the main gaming state. Further, in FIG. 78, in order to simplify the explanation, the blocks of the “ART first hit state” and the “ART high continuation state” are described together in one block “ART state”. Further, in FIG. 78, for simplification of the description, only an example in which the RT gaming state transitions from the “RT1 gaming state” to the “RT5 gaming state” is shown with respect to the transition of the “premium bonus preparation state”.

As shown in FIG. 78, in the preparation state between the sub-game states, the main CPU 51 performs transition control of the main game state (RT game state). For example, in the "7-match pseudo-bonus preparation state", the main CPU 51 causes the main game state to pass from the "RT1 game state (normal state)" to the "RT2 game state" and the "RT4 game state" in this order. Transition control of the main gaming state is performed so as to shift to the "RT3 gaming state". At this time, the transition control of the RT gaming state is performed by the control described with reference to FIG. 76 (for example, display control of a combination of predetermined symbols).

In the present embodiment, the transition between the main gaming state and the sub-gaming state is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 76 to 78.

For example, a configuration is provided in which the sub-game state is changed from "7-match pseudo-bonus", "ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state" (main game state is "RT3 game state") to "chance zone". You may. Further, in this case, a predetermined profit may be given to the player according to the sub-game state of the migration source. For example, when the sub-game state is shifted from the "7-match pseudo-bonus" to the "chance zone", when the specified points are obtained in the "chance zone", the predetermined number of games is set to the number of ART games in the "ART first hit state". You may try to add a number. Further, for example, when the sub-game state is shifted from the "ART first hit state" to the "chance zone", the shift to the "ART high continuation state" may be confirmed. Further, when the sub-game state is shifted from the "ART high continuation state" to the "chance zone", the addition of the number of ART sets in the "ART high continuation state" may be determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which only one type (83% in 40 games) of the winning probability (ART continuation probability) of the additional flag in the "ART high continuation state" is provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, in the "ART high continuation state", a plurality of winning probabilities of the additional flag may be provided. In this case, in the "ART high continuation state", when a specific condition is satisfied, a higher winning probability of the additional flag may be selected.

<Explanation of operation of main control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 79 to 114, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using the program will be described.

[Main pachislot operation processing controlled by the main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation processing of the pachi-slot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to the main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as the main flow) shown in FIG. 79.

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the time of turning on the power (S1). In this initialization process, it is determined whether the backup has been performed normally, whether the settings have been changed appropriately, and the like, and the initialization corresponding to the determination result is performed.

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

Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S is checked. The details of the medal reception / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random number value in a random number value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts the first to third effect random values used in the reel effect and lock control in the "continuous lock state", and provides the extracted first to third effect random values in the main RAM 53. It is stored in the generated random value storage area for effect (not shown) (S5). In the present embodiment, each of the first effect random value and the second effect random value is extracted from the range of 0 to 255, and the third effect random value is extracted from 0 to 65535.

Then, when the extracted various random number values are stored in the predetermined random number value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs an effect flag selection process (S7). The details of the effect flag selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs the effect control process at the start of the game (S8). In this process, the reel effect and the type of lock to be performed in the "continuous lock state" are determined. In addition, in this process, the type of lock / character effect to be performed in the "normal state" is also determined. The details of the effect control process at the start of the game will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop initial setting process (S9). The details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 93 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S10). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. The start command is configured to include parameters for specifying an internal winning combination and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lock process at the start of the game (S11). In this process, the reel effect performed in the "continuous lock state" determined in the process of S8 and the reel effect and lock at the start of the game corresponding to the type of lock are performed. The details of the lock process at the start of the game will be described later with reference to FIG. 94 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs weight processing (S12). In this process, if a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 consumes the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S13). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. Then, when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by an interrupt process (see FIG. 114), which is executed at a constant cycle (1.1173 msec). Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is accelerated and controlled until its rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then the constant speed is maintained.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the attraction priority data and stores it in the attraction priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 95 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S15). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing at which the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 98 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data of the symbol code storage area (symbol code storage area 2 and later in FIG. 67) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 63). Further, in this process, the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after all the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R are stopped, and the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10). Collate. Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the effective line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lock process at the end of the game (S17). In this process, before paying out the medals, a process of whether or not to perform reel production and locking is performed. The details of the lock process at the end of the game will be described later with reference to FIG. 106 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs post-rotation processing (S18). In this process, for example, on / off control of the movable accessory permission flag, sub-management state lottery process, map setting process after stop, etc., which are necessary for controlling the lock / accessory effect based on the map in the "normal state". Performs various processes (lock setting process). The details of the post-rotation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 107 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S19). In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the number of payouts of the display combination determined in S16, and the medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10), the number of medals inserted is two or three, and the number of medals paid out differs depending on the display combination. The maximum number of payouts (upper limit of payout) is 14.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S20). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT game state. The details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 109 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs the effect control process at the end of the game (S21). In this process, under a predetermined condition, a lottery for transition to the "continuous lock state" is performed. The details of the effect control process at the end of the game will be described later with reference to FIG. 110 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S22). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub control circuit 42. The payout end command also includes information on the reel effect and lock in the "continuous lock state" such as the value of the continuous lock state counter.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S23). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game, and checks whether or not to end the operation of the bonus game. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 112 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S24). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to perform the replay. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 113 described later. When the bonus operation check process is completed, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2 and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is an automatic closing request (S31). The presence or absence of this automatic closing request is performed by determining whether or not the automatic closing counter is "0". That is, when the automatic closing counter is "0", the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic closing request, and when the automatic closing counter is "1" or more, it determines that there is an automatic closing request.

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

In S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is an automatic closing request (when the determination in S31 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the automatic closing process (S32). In this process, the value of the automatic input counter is copied to the input number counter, and then the value of the automatic input counter is cleared. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later.

On the other hand, in S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request (when the determination in S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 permits the medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 11 are accepted. The accepted medals are counted and then guided to the hopper 33.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (S34). Specifically, in the BB (RB) gaming state, the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets is set to "2", and in the other gaming states (general gaming state), the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets is set to "3".

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (S35). When it is determined in S35 that the main CPU 51 is not permitted to accept medals (when the determination in S35 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S35 that the main CPU 51 is permitted to accept medals (when the determination in S35 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal insertion check process (S36). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the medals have been inserted, and adds "1" to the inserted number counter when the medals are inserted.

Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 42 (S37). The medal insertion command is configured to include parameters for specifying the number of inserted medals and the like.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of input sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of input sheets is not the number of sheets that can start the game (when the determination in S38 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35. On the other hand, in S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of input sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game (when the determination in S38 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later. In this actual embodiment, the number of games that can be started in the BB (RB) game state is "2", and the number of games that can be started in other game states (general game states) is "3" (see FIG. 13). ..

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the start switch is on (S39). In S39, when the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch is not on (when the determination in S39 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35.

On the other hand, in S39, when the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch is ON (when the determination in S39 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 3) is not driven, and the inserted medals are ejected from the medal payout outlet 18. When this process is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process and shifts the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process using various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means for executing the internal lottery process (internal winning combination determining means).

First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table according to the game state (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current game state with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64), and determines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lottery times based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIG. 13). decide. The number of lottery indicates the number of times for each winning number specified by the internal lottery table to subtract the lottery value and determine whether or not a digit has occurred.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lottery value change process (S42). In this process, the lottery value of the winning number related to the re-game is changed according to the game state. The details of the lottery value changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (S43). Then, the main CPU 51 sets "1" as the initial value of the winning number.

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table to acquire the lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S44).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S44 is less than 0 (negative value) (S45).

In S45, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S45 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S46). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set as a random value, and the winning number is added by 1.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (S47). When it is determined in S47 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (when the determination in S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S44 and repeats the processes after S44.

On the other hand, in S47, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (when the determination in S47 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the data pointer (S48). That is, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

Here, returning to the description of the process of S45 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S45 that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when the determination in S45 is YES), the main CPU 51 is the current Acquire the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the winning number (S49).

Then, after the processing of S48 or S49, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 22 to 27) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (S50).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (S51).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000" (S52). In S52, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is not "00000000000" (when the determination in S52 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S57 described later.

On the other hand, in S52, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000" (when the determination in S52 is YES), the main CPU 51 uses the bonus internal winning combination determination table ( Refer to FIG. 21) to acquire the internal winning combination based on the bonus data pointer (S53).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carrying-over combination storage area (S54).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000" (S55). In S55, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000" (when the determination in S55 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S57 described later.

On the other hand, in S55, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is not "00000000000" (when the determination in S55 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the RT5 game state flag and plays a game. The status flag storage area is updated (S56). Specifically, "1" is stored (set) in bit 7 of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64).

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storage area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area (S57). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and shifts the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Lottery price change process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the lottery value changing process performed in S42 in the flowchart of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 81) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game state flag is on with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) (S61). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not "1" is set in any of the bits 2 to 7 in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64). Then, in S61, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT game state flag is not on (when the determination in S61 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value change process and performs the process by the internal lottery process (see FIG. 81). ) Move to S43.

On the other hand, in S61, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT game state flag is ON (when the determination in S61 is YES), the main CPU 51 is the RT internal lottery table corresponding to the RT game state that is turned on. With reference to, the lottery value of the winning numbers (“1” to “27”) related to the re-game of the internal lottery table for the general game state (see FIG. 14) is changed (S62). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the lottery value changing process, and shifts the process to S43 of the internal lottery process (see FIG. 81).

[Production flag selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the effect flag selection process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the flag conversion table (see FIG. 41), and based on the internal winning combination (winning number), sets the effect flag number to a predetermined storage area (effect flag number) provided in the main RAM 53. Storage area: Stored in (not shown) (S71). Specifically, first, the main CPU 51 acquires the effect flag number based on the winning number (internal winning combination) acquired by the internal lottery process of S6. Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired effect flag number in the effect flag number storage area. That is, in this process, the reel effect in the "continuous lock state" and the effect flag number that determines the type of lock are determined based on the internal winning combination (winning number).

After the processing of S71, the main CPU 51 ends the effect flag selection processing, and shifts the processing to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Production control process at the start of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the game start effect control process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the BB game is in operation by referring to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) (S81). In S81, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is in operation (when the determination in S81 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S9.

On the other hand, in S81, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is not in operation (when the determination in S81 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT game state is the RT0 game state or the RT1 game state. (S82). In S82, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S82 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game start effect control process and performs the process in the main flow. Move to S9 (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S82, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S82 is YES), the main CPU 51 has a continuous lock state counter value of "0". It is determined whether or not there is (S83).

In S83, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "0" (when the determination in S83 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state (S84). That is, in the present embodiment, when the game state is the "continuous lock state" (when the value of the continuous lock state counter is ≠ 0), the reel effect and the type of lock performed in the game are determined by lottery. The details of the effect lottery process in the continuous locked state will be described later with reference to FIGS. 85 and 86 described later. Then, after performing the effect lottery process (S84) during the continuous lock state, the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the start of the game, and shifts the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S83, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "0" (when the determination in S83 is YES), the main CPU 51 locks / serves the information of the set map. It is determined whether or not the type information is included, and the presence or absence of the lock is determined based on the lock / accessory type information (S85).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sub-management state lottery process (S86). The details of the sub-management state lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a precursor type lottery process (S87). In this process, for example, a map winning lottery process (AT lottery process) or the like is performed. The details of the precursor type lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later. Then, after the processing of S87, the main CPU 51 ends the effect control processing at the start of the game, and shifts the processing to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Overview of continuous lock state control]
In the present embodiment, the "continuous lock state" is controlled at the start of the game and at the end of the game. Here, the outline of the control of the "continuous lock state" performed in the present embodiment will be described.

After the game state transitions to the "continuous lock state", first, the count subtraction value (see the effect lottery table for the continuous lock state in FIG. 42) obtained based on the internal winning combination is subtracted from the value of the continuous lock state counter. (First subtraction process: S94 in FIG. 85 described later).

Then, if the result of the first subtraction process is 0 or less, the transition of the sub-game state to the "ART state" is confirmed (YES determination in S95 in FIG. 85 described later). In this case, the reel control flag (second reel control flag) indicating the transition confirmation is set, and the reel effect and the lock based on the continuous lock state counter value before the subtraction are executed in the lock at the time of the game start operation.

The second reel control flag is information indicating that one of the following two specific conditions (conditions for satisfying the transition to the ART state in the sub-game state) is satisfied.
(1) In the "continuous lock state", the value of the continuous lock state counter became "0" by subtracting the count subtraction value (S95 in FIG. 85 described later was determined to be YES).
(2) The result of subtracting the effect lottery value from the first effect random value (lottery result) became a negative value, and the lottery was won (S100 in FIG. 85 described later was determined to be YES).

On the other hand, if the result of the first subtraction process is larger than 0, first, in the "continuous lock state", the first reel control flag, which is information indicating that the reel effect and the lock are performed based on the count subtraction value, is set. To. In this case, the reel effect and the lock based on the count subtraction value are executed in the lock at the time of the game start operation. The first and second reel control flags are set in the reel control flag storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53.

If the result of the first subtraction process is greater than 0, the effect lottery value obtained based on the internal winning combination (see the effect lottery table for continuous lock state in FIG. 42) is obtained from the first effect random value. Subtraction (second subtraction process: S99 in FIG. 85 described later).

If the result of the second subtraction process is less than 0, the transition of the sub-game state to the "ART state" is confirmed (YES determination in S100 in FIG. 85 described later). In this case, the second reel control flag is set, and which of the following effect processes (A) and (B) is to be executed is determined based on the effect content lottery value.
(A) In the lock at the time of the game start operation, the reel effect and the lock are performed based on the continuous lock state counter value before the subtraction.
(B) In the lock after the third stop, the reel effect and the lock are performed based on the continuous lock state counter value after the subtraction.
When the effect process (B) is determined, the first reel control flag is set in the lock at the time of the game start operation, and the reel effect and lock based on the count subtraction value are executed.

On the other hand, when the result of the second subtraction process is 0 or more and the "continuous lock state" is not the guaranteed game period, the predetermined conditions and the predetermined lottery result described in the transition flow of the sub-game state of FIG. 77 above. The sub-game state shifts from the "continuous lock state" to the "normal state" based on.

In the effect lottery process in the continuous lock state of FIGS. 85 and 86, which will be described later, and the game start lock process of FIG. 94, the above-mentioned control of the "continuous lock state" is realized.

[Direction lottery processing during continuous lock state]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 85 and 86, the effect lottery process in the continuous locked state performed in S84 in the flowchart (see FIG. 84) of the effect control process at the start of the game will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 acquires the effect flag number stored in the effect flag number storage area (S91). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the effect lottery table for the continuous lock state (see FIG. 42), and acquires the count subtraction value, the effect content lottery value, and the effect lottery value based on the effect flag number (S92).

Next, the main CPU 51 holds the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction (current) (S93). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts the counter subtraction value from the value of the continuous lock state counter before the subtraction (S94: the first subtraction process).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is "0" (S95). In S95, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is "0" (when the determination in S95 is YES), the main CPU 51 is described in S109 to S109 in the flowchart shown in FIG. The process of S116 (the process when the transition of the sub-game state to the "ART state" is confirmed) is performed.

In the present embodiment, the count subtraction value is any of "1" to "3", so if the "continuous lock state" is maintained until the end (10 game period), the value of the continuous lock state counter will be. It will always be "0", and the transition of the sub-game state to the "ART state" will be confirmed (the player will be given a privilege). Further, when the count subtraction value "2" or "3" is acquired in the middle of the "continuous lock state", the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes "0" before the unit game is played 10 games. Then, the transition of the sub-game state to the "ART state" is confirmed.

On the other hand, in S95, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction is not "0" (when the determination in S95 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction. Hold (S96). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the count / subtraction value and the first reel control flag (S97). When the first reel control flag is set in the reel control flag storage area (not shown), the reel effect and the lock are performed at the start operation.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the first effect random value stored in the effect random value storage area (S98). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts the effect lottery value from the first effect random value (S99: the second subtraction process).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S99 is less than 0 (negative value) (S100). When the main CPU 51 determines in S100 that the calculation result is less than 0 (when the determination in S100 is YES), the main CPU 51 processes the processes S109 to S116 described later in the flowchart shown in FIG. 86 (in the sub-game state). Processing when the transition to the "ART state" is confirmed) is performed. That is, when the lottery processing of S99 and S100 is won, the transition of the sub-game state to the "ART state" is confirmed even if the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "0".

On the other hand, in S100, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S100 is NO), the main CPU 51 changes the value of the continuous lock state counter to the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction. Update (S101). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter (S102). In the present embodiment, as described above, the "continuous lock state" is unconditionally maintained for a predetermined number of games (3 games in the present embodiment) from the start of the "continuous lock state". Set. The value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter indicates information on the remaining guarantee period (number of games) of the "continuous lock state".

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is "0" (S103). In S103, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is not "0" (when the determination in S103 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state and starts the game. The time effect control process also ends.

On the other hand, in S103, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter is "0" (when the determination in S103 is YES), the main CPU 51 has the effect flag numbers "01" to "03". It is determined whether or not it is any of (S104). In S104, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is not any of "01" to "03" (when the determination in S104 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state. , The effect control process at the start of the game is also completed.

On the other hand, in S104, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is any of "01" to "03" (when the determination in S104 is YES), the main CPU 51 stores the effect random value value storage area. The second effect random value that has been set is acquired (S105). Then, the main CPU 51 subtracts a specified value (“60” in this embodiment) from the second effect random number value (S106).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S106 is less than 0 (negative value) (S107). In S107, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S107 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, and also ends the effect control process at the start of the game. To do.

On the other hand, in S107, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (when the determination in S107 is YES), the main CPU 51 updates the value of the continuous lock state counter to "0" (S108). That is, when the lottery processing of S106 and S107 is won, the "continuous lock state" ends. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, and also ends the effect control process at the start of the game.

Here, returning to the description of the processing of S95 and S100 again, the processing of S109 to S116 shown in FIG. 86 (“ART” in the sub-game state) to be performed when S95 is a YES determination or S100 is a YES determination. The processing when the transition to the "state" is confirmed) will be described.

When the determination in S95 is YES or the determination in S100 is YES, the main CPU 51 acquires the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction (S109). Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the second reel control flag (S110).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the first reel control flag has been acquired (S111). In S111, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has acquired the first reel control flag (when the determination in S111 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, and also produces the effect at the start of the game. The control process also ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S111 that the main CPU 51 has not acquired the first reel control flag (when the determination in S111 is NO), the main CPU 51 is used as a refresh counter provided in the main control circuit 41. A pseudo random value stored in a predetermined register (not shown) that can be used is acquired as an effect content random value (S112). The pseudo random number value obtained from the predetermined register is in the range of 0 to 127.

Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts the effect content lottery value from the effect content random value (S113). Then, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S113 is less than 0 (negative value) (S114). In S114, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S114 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, and also ends the effect control process at the start of the game. To do.

On the other hand, in S114, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (when the determination in S114 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the lock flag after all stops (S115). The lock flag after all stops is information for identifying whether or not to execute the reel effect and lock after the third stop of the reels in the state where the above-mentioned specific conditions (1) or (2) are satisfied. Yes, it is stored in the reel control flag storage area. Then, when the lock flag is on after all the stops, the reel effect and the lock are executed after the third stop of the reels. That is, in the lottery processing of S113 and S114, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to perform the reel effect and lock after the third stop of the reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction (S116). Then, after updating the value of the continuous lock state counter, the main CPU 51 ends the effect lottery process during the continuous lock state, and also ends the effect control process at the start of the game.

[Sub-management status lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, the sub-management state lottery process performed in S86 in the flowchart (see FIG. 84) of the game start effect control process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stay flag is on (S121). In the present embodiment, when the sub-management state shifts from "sub-management status 0" to "sub-management status 1" or "sub-management status 2", the transition lottery process of the sub-management status has passed 10 games since the transition. After that, it is executed in the unit game after that. That is, when the sub-management state shifts from "sub-management status 0" to "sub-management status 1" or "sub-management status 2", the sub-management status of the migration destination changes during the period from the transition to 10 games. It will be a maintained warranty period. Then, in the guarantee period of this sub-management state, the stay flag is turned on, and the value of the stay counter is subtracted from "10" by "1" for each unit game of the guarantee period. That is, when the stay flag is on, it indicates that the current game is a game within the guarantee period. The stay flag and the stay counter are provided in the main RAM 53.

In S121, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stay flag is ON (when the determination in S121 is YES), the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the stay counter (S125). At this time, if the value of the stay counter after subtraction becomes "0", the guarantee period will not be reached from the next game, so the stay flag is turned off. Then, after the processing of S125, the main CPU 51 ends the sub-management state lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S87 of the game start time effect control processing (see FIG. 84).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S121 that the stay flag is not on (off) (when the determination in S121 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs a sub-management state transition lottery process (S122). The details of the sub-management state transition lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later.

Next, after the processing of S122, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the sub-management state has shifted from the "sub-management state 0" to the "sub-management state 1" or the "sub-management state 2" (S123). In S123, when the main CPU 51 determines that the sub management state has not shifted to the "sub management state 1" or the "sub management state 2" (when the determination in S123 is NO), the main CPU 51 draws the sub management state. The process is completed, and the process is transferred to S87 of the game start effect control process (see FIG. 84).

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S123 that the sub management state has shifted to the "sub management state 1" or the "sub management state 2" (when the determination in S123 is YES), the warranty period of the main CPU 51 starts. Therefore, the stay flag is turned on and the value of the stay counter is set to "10" (S124). Then, after the process of S124, the main CPU 51 ends the sub-management state lottery process, and shifts the process to S87 of the game start time effect control process (see FIG. 84).

[Sub-management state transition lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 88, the sub-management state transition lottery process performed in S122 in the flowchart of the sub-management state lottery process (see FIG. 87) will be described.

In the present embodiment, the sub-management state transition lottery process and the sub-management state set process based on the sub-management state are performed not only at the end of ART but also when the RT lottery value setting is changed (settings 1 to 6: see FIGS. 14 to 19). It is also carried out after resetting. Although FIG. 88 describes an example of processing “at the end of ART”, the same processing is performed even when the setting of the RT lottery value is changed or after reset. The term "at the end of ART" as used herein means that the RT gaming state has changed from the "RT3 gaming state" to the "RT1 gaming state".

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current state is at the end of ART (S131).

In S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current state is not the state at the end of ART (when the determination in S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 sub-manages based on the internal winning combination and the current sub-management state. A state transition lottery is performed, and the sub-management state determined by the lottery is set (S132). In this process, specifically, the main CPU 51 performs a sub-management state transition lottery using, for example, a sub-management state transition lottery table as shown in FIGS. 46 to 48. Then, after the processing of S132, the main CPU 51 ends the sub-management state transition lottery process, and shifts the process to S123 of the sub-management state lottery process (see FIG. 87).

On the other hand, in S131, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current state is the state at the end of ART (when the determination in S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding sub-management state transition lottery table at the end of ART. The sub-management state transition lottery is performed using the drawing, and the sub-management state determined by the lottery is set (S133). In this process, specifically, the main CPU 51 performs a sub-management state transition lottery using, for example, a sub-management state transition lottery table provided exclusively for the state at the end of ART as shown in FIG. 49.

Then, after the process of S133, the main CPU 51 ends the sub-management state transition lottery process, and shifts the process to S123 of the sub-management state lottery process (see FIG. 87). In the present embodiment, as described above, the transition / stay lottery of the sub-management state is performed based on the internal winning combination, the current sub-management state, and the like.

[Precursor type lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the precursor type lottery process performed in S87 in the flowchart (see FIG. 84) of the game start effect control process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (S141).

In S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S141 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the precursor type lottery process and controls the effect at the start of the game. The process (FIG. 84) also ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-game state is in the process of transitioning from the "ART state" (RT3 game state) and the "normal state" to the "ART state" (RT2, RT4 game state: "ART state". In the case of "preparation state at the time of transition"), the map winning lottery process described later is not performed. Therefore, when the sub-game state (RT game state) is the "ART state" (RT3 game state) or the "preparation state at the time of transition to the ART state" (RT2, RT4 game state), the lock / character effect is not performed.

On the other hand, in S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S141 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the map winning lottery process (S142). In this process, the map is determined, and the AT (ART) lottery process is substantially performed based on the sub-management state and the internal winning combination. The details of the map winning lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the map has been won by the map winning lottery process of S142 (S143). In S143, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map has not been won (when the determination in S143 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the precursor type lottery process and also performs the game start production control process (FIG. 84). finish.

On the other hand, in S143, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning map is a winning map (when the determination in S143 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning map is a map 6 or 7 (S144). ). In S144, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning map is the map 6 or 7 (when the determination in S144 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S147 described later.

On the other hand, in S144, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning map is not a map 6 or 7 (when the determination in S144 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current state is in a penalty (a penalty). S145). In S145, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current state is not in the penalty (when the determination in S145 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S147 described later.

On the other hand, in S145, when the main CPU 51 determines that the current state is in the penalty state (when the determination in S145 is YES), the main CPU 51 changes the map to one of maps 0 to 3 (S146).

Then, after the processing of S146, if S144 is a YES determination or S145 is a NO determination, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning map is a map 5 or 7 (S147). In S147, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning map is not the map 5 or 7 (when the determination in S147 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S149 described later.

On the other hand, in S147, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning map is the map 5 or 7 (when the determination in S147 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the holding flag (S148). If S147 is determined to be YES, the AT win or the 7-match pseudo-bonus win will be obtained by the map win lottery process of S142 within the game (stay) period of the lock / character production based on any of the maps 1 to 3. Is confirmed, so that the winning map information is retained by the processing of S148. Then, after the process of S148, the main CPU 51 ends the precursor type lottery process, and also ends the game start time effect control process (FIG. 84).

Next, when S147 is a NO determination, the main CPU 51 performs a map game number lottery process (S149). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines the number of map games (the number of games staying on the map) with reference to the map game number lottery table (see FIG. 53) and the map game number subtraction lottery table (FIG. 54). The details of the map game number lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs the lock setting process after the third stop (S150). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines at what game the lock is operated and the movable accessory 22 is driven from the start of the game of the lock / accessory effect based on the map. The details of the lock setting process after the third stop will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

Then, after the process of S150, the main CPU 51 ends the precursor type lottery process, and also ends the game start time effect control process (FIG. 84). In the precursor type lottery process of the present embodiment, as described above, one map is selected by lottery from a plurality of maps based on the sub-management state and the internal winning combination, and the selected map is set.

[Map winning lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the map winning lottery process performed in S142 in the flowchart of the precursor type lottery process (see FIG. 89) will be described. In addition, in this embodiment, ART (notification) lottery is also substantially performed by the map winning lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (notification determination means) for determining whether or not to perform ART (notification).

In the map winning lottery process, the main CPU 51 draws a map based on the set sub-management state (current sub-management state) and the internal winning combination (S151). At this time, the main CPU 51 performs map lottery processing with reference to the map winning lottery table corresponding to the current sub-management state among the map winning lottery tables shown in FIGS. 50 to 52, for example. Then, after the processing of S151, the main CPU 51 ends the map winning lottery processing, and shifts the processing to S143 of the precursor type lottery processing (see FIG. 89).

[Map game number lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the map game number lottery process performed in S149 in the flowchart of the precursor type lottery process (see FIG. 89) will be described. It should be noted that this process is performed when any of maps 1 to 4 and 6 is won in the map winning lottery process (S142 in FIG. 89).

First, the main CPU 51 performs a lottery process for the number of map reference games based on the map number of the set map (S161). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the map game number lottery table described with reference to FIG. 53, and performs a map reference game number lottery process based on the map number.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a map reference game number of 16 G or more has been selected by the lottery process of S161 (S162). In S162, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map reference game number of 16G or more is not selected (when the determination in S162 is NO), the main CPU 51 finally determines the map reference game number selected by the lottery process of S161. The number of map games (the number of games staying on the map) is set, and then the main CPU 51 ends the map game number lottery process, and shifts the process to S150 of the precursor type lottery process (see FIG. 89).

On the other hand, in S162, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map reference game number of 16G or more is selected (when the determination in S162 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines that the map reference game number selected by the lottery process of S161. Is subtracted by a predetermined number of games from (S163). In this process, first, the main CPU 51 determines the subtraction value (any of 0 to -4) of the number of map games by referring to the map game number subtraction lottery table described with reference to FIG. 54. Next, the main CPU 51 adds the determined subtraction value to the map reference number of games. Then, the main CPU 51 uses the number of map games subtracted by the process of S163 as the final number of map games, and then the main CPU 51 ends the map game number lottery process and performs the process by the precursor type lottery process (see FIG. 89). ) Move to S150.

[Lock setting process after the third stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the third post-stop lock setting process performed in S150 in the flowchart of the precursor type lottery process (see FIG. 89) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of map games determined by the map game number lottery process described with reference to FIG. 91 is 34 G or less (S171).

In S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is 34 G or less (when the determination in S171 is YES), the main CPU 51 locks the number of map games determined by the map game number lottery process. (S172). Then, after the processing of S172, the main CPU 51 performs the processing of S174 described later.

On the other hand, in S171, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is not 34 G or less (when the determination in S171 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines the lock setting reference game by lottery (S173).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the determined number of map games is 35G or more, the number of games obtained by subtracting any of 0G to 3G from 32G (any of 29G, 30G, 31G, and 32G). Is the number of lock setting reference games. Therefore, in the process of S173, the main CPU 51 first determines the number of games (any of 0G to 3G) to be subtracted from 32G by lottery. Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts the number of subtracted games determined by lottery from 32G, and sets the subtracted number of games as the number of lock setting reference games.

After the number of lock setting reference games is determined by the process of S172 or S173 described above, the main CPU 51 sets the midfield accessory by lottery (S174). Although not described in detail in this embodiment, when the number of game games on the map is 28G or more, whether or not to perform lock / character production processing within the range of the first to 16th games of the map (middle of the map stay period). Lottery (lottery for midfield characters). This midfield character lottery process is performed based on the winning map information, the number of map games, and the like. Then, when the midfield character lottery is won, in addition to the lock occurrence timing determined by the lock type lottery table described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 62, the timing of the midfield character lottery is won (the first game of the map). In any of the 16th games), the lock is generated and the movable accessory 22 is driven. Although not shown, in the midfield bonus lottery, the probability that the lock is generated and the movable bonus 22 is driven at each timing of the first game to the 16th game of the map is the same.

Then, after the processing of S174, the main CPU 51 determines the lock / accessory type (lock occurrence timing) based on the sub management state, the map (map number), and the number of lock setting reference games (S175). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the lock type lottery table corresponding to the current sub-management state and the map (map number) among the lock type lottery tables described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 62, and locks / accessory types. Select. Then, after the process of S175, the main CPU 51 ends the lock setting process after the third stop, and also ends the precursor type lottery process (FIG. 89).

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S9 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 acquires the rotation stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S6 in FIG. 79 with reference to the rotation stop number selection table (see FIG. 28). (S181).

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29), and acquires various information corresponding to the reel stop number based on the acquired reel stop number (S182). Specifically, the main CPU 51 includes a pull-in priority table selection table number, a pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, and forward push corresponding to the acquired rotation stop number. The initial data for changing the time table and the table selection data for irregular pressing are acquired.

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier "0FFH (11111111B)" in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 67) (S183).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S184). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and shifts the process to S10 of the main flow (see FIG. 79). The stop button non-operation counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected.

[Lock processing at the start of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the game start lock process performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In the present embodiment, the game start lock process described below and the game end lock process described later (see FIG. 106) are executed by the main control circuit 41.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the second reel control flag has been acquired (S191). When it is determined in S191 that the main CPU 51 has not acquired the second reel control flag (when the determination in S191 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S195 described later.

On the other hand, in S191, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has acquired the second reel control flag (when the determination in S191 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lock flag is on after all stops. (S192). In S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock flag is on after all stops (when the determination in S192 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S195 described later.

On the other hand, in S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock flag is not turned on after all stops (when the determination in S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 refers to and holds the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43). The reel effect pattern corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter before subtraction is set (S193). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter held before subtraction (S194). By the processing of S193 and S194, the reel effect and the lock based on the continuous lock state counter value before subtraction at the start of the game (at the time of the start operation) are started. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S198 described later.

Here, returning to S191 and S192 again, if S191 is a NO determination or S192 is a YES determination, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the first reel control flag has been acquired (S195). .. When it is determined in S195 that the main CPU 51 has not acquired the first reel control flag (when the determination in S195 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lock process at the start of the game and performs the process in the main flow (FIG. 79). See), move to S12.

On the other hand, in S195, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has acquired the first reel control flag (when the determination in S195 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43) and acquires it. A reel effect pattern corresponding to the count / subtraction value is set (S196). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the acquired count / subtraction value (S197). By the processing of S196 and S197, the reel effect and the lock based on the count subtraction value at the start of the game (at the time of the start operation) are started.

Then, after the processing of S194 or S197, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is "0" (S198). In S198, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock timer value is not "0" (when the determination in S198 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S198 until the lock timer value becomes "0". stand by.

On the other hand, in S198, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is "0" (when the determination in S198 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the lock process at the start of the game and performs the process in the main flow (when the game starts. Move to S12 of (see FIG. 79).

[Pull-in priority storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 95, the pull-in priority storage process performed in S14 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches in the main RAM 53 (S201). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a search target reel determination process (S202). In this process, the main CPU 51 selects, for example, a predetermined reel from the rotating reels, and determines the selected reel as the search target reel.

For example, in S202, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. After that, various processes up to S211 described later are performed on the left reel 3L, and when returning to S202 again, the middle reel 3C is next determined as the search target reel. Then, various processes up to S211 described later are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when the process returns to S202 again, the right reel 3R is next determined as the search target reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S203). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (small winning combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. The details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 96 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the symbol position data and sets "21" as the number of symbol checks (S204). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code acquisition process (S205). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, the symbol codes for the number of valid lines are stored. The details of the symbol code acquisition process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storage area (see FIG. 63) based on the acquired symbol code and the data of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 67) (S206). At this point, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storage area based on the stopped symbol regardless of whether or not the internal winning combination is won.

In this embodiment, the information of the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the corresponding displayable combination) is updated for each reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable winning combination may be acquired from the data that defines the correspondence between the stopped reel symbol and the corresponding displayable winning combination, or the stopped reel symbol. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 7 to 10) may be collated and acquired. When the former method is used, the correspondence between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority acquisition process (S207). In this process, the main CPU 51 gives priority to the combination in which the bit is "1" in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 63) and the bit is "1" in the internal winning combination storage area. The attraction priority data is acquired by referring to the ranking table (see FIG. 37).

In addition, when the symbol of the winning combination (for example, the winning combination related to "cherry": see FIGS. 7 to 10) is displayed on some reels, the reel that becomes "ANY" has the winning combination. Do not get pull-in priority data. In addition, if there is a possibility that a winning combination that has not been won internally will be determined on the reel for which the winning is confirmed, the attraction priority data is set to "stop prohibited (all bits 0)".

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (see FIG. 68) (S208). At this time, the pull-in priority data is stored in the pull-in priority data storage area so that the value of each priority and the bit of the storage area correspond to each other. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the symbol check count (S209).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S210). When the main CPU 51 determines in S210 that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when the determination in S210 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S205 and repeats the processes after S205.

On the other hand, in S210, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is 0 (when the determination in S210 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches (S211).

When it is determined in S211 that the main CPU 51 has not searched for the number of searches (when the determination in S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S202 and repeats the processes after S202. On the other hand, in S211 when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has searched for the number of searches (when the determination in S211 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction priority storage process and performs the process in S15 of the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the attraction priority table selection process performed in S203 in the flowchart of the attraction priority storage process (see FIG. 95) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the attraction-in priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the attraction-in priority table number is directly stored in the reel stop initial setting process (S9) (S221). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S221 that the attraction priority table number is set (when the determination in S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction priority table selection process and stores the process in the attraction priority order. The process moves to S204 of the process (see FIG. 95).

On the other hand, in S211 when the main CPU 51 determines that the pull-in priority table number is not set (when the determination in S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 66) and the operation stop button. Refer to the area (see FIG. 65) and set the corresponding pull-in priority table number (S222). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the attraction priority table selection process, and shifts the process to S204 of the attraction priority storage process (see FIG. 95).

In S222, first, the main CPU 51 acquires the data of the pressing order and the operation stop button by referring to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the attraction priority table selection table corresponding to the attraction priority table selection data, and acquires the attraction priority table number based on the pressing order and the operation stop button. After that, the main CPU 51 sets the acquired pull-in priority table number.

[Design code acquisition process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the symbol code acquisition process performed in S205 in the flowchart of the attraction priority storage process (see FIG. 95) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets the valid line data (S231). In the present embodiment, as the effective line (winning determination line), one line (center line) is provided as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S232). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire the information of the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (S233). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storage process, and shifts the process to S206 of the pull-in priority storage process (see FIG. 95).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, the reel stop control process performed in S15 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described with reference to FIG. 98. In this embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (stop control means) for executing the reel stop control process.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S241). When the main CPU 51 determines in S241 that the valid stop button has not been pressed (when the determination in S241 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S241 and executes the pressing operation of the valid stop button. Wait until.

On the other hand, in S241, when the main CPU 51 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed (when the determination in S241 is YES), the main CPU 51 has a pressing order storage area (see FIG. 66) and an operation stop button storage area (FIG. 66). (Refer to 65) is updated (S242). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operation counter (S243).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (S244). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S245).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S246). The details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S247). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of slip pieces thereof, and the ON edge / OFF edge of the stop switch. The ON edge / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S246, and stores the determined stop scheduled position in the main RAM 53 (S248). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and sets the result as the scheduled stop position.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the scheduled stop position determined in S248 as the search symbol position (S249). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code acquisition process described with reference to FIG. 97 (S250). After that, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 67) using the acquired symbol code (S251).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process (S252). The details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 104 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button is released (S253). In S253, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has not been released (when the determination in S253 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S253 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. To do.

On the other hand, in S253, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has been released (when the determination in S253 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S254). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S247. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S254 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S247.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (S255). In S255, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inactive counter is not "0" (when the determination in S255 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the attraction priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 95 (S256). ). After that, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S241 and repeats the processes after S241.

On the other hand, in S255, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inactive counter is "0" (when the determination in S255 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop control process and performs the process in the main flow (FIG. 79). (See), move to S16.

[Sliding piece number determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the slip piece number determination process performed in S246 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 selects the line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (not shown) (S261). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets “1000000” as line mask data in the bit 7 corresponding to the “left reel A line” of the stop data. Select. Further, for example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00010000” in which “1” is set in the bit 4 corresponding to the “middle reel A line” of the stop data as the line mask data. To do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects "00000010" in which "1" is set in the bit 1 corresponding to the "right reel A line" of the stop data as the line mask data. To do.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S262). When the main CPU 51 determines in S262 that it is not the first stop (when the determination in S262 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the second and third stop processes (S263). The details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S271 described later.

On the other hand, in S262, when the main CPU 51 determines that the first stop is performed (when the determination in S262 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button (S264).

In S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when the determination in S264 is YES), the main CPU 51 acquires the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S265). In this process, the forward-pressed table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the forward-pressed first stop stop table corresponding to the forward-pressed table selection data, and acquires the slip piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S266). After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S271 described later.

On the other hand, in S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when the determination in S264 is NO), the main CPU 51 acquires the irregular pressing table selection data and selects the irregular pressing table. An irregular push stop table corresponding to the data is set (S267). In this process, the irregular pressing table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 29).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S268). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S269). The details of the line mask data change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 102 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular push stop table, and acquires the number of slip pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S270).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process (S271). In this process, the pull-in priority data is compared according to each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces "4" from the stop start position, and the most appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined. The details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 103 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding piece number determination process, and shifts the process to S247 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 100, the second and third stop processes performed in S263 in the flowchart (see FIG. 99) of the slide piece number determination process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S281). When the main CPU 51 determines in S281 that it is not during the second stop operation (when the determination in S281 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S284 described later.

On the other hand, in S281, when the main CPU 51 determines that the second stop operation is in progress (when the determination in S281 is YES), the main CPU 51 pushes the stop button forward (the first stop is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not it is (S282). In S282, when the main CPU 51 determines that the push is not forward (when the determination in S282 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S284 described later.

On the other hand, in S282, when the main CPU 51 determines that the push is forward (when the determination in S282 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process (S283). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S284). The details of the line mask data change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 102 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number search process (S285). In this process, the slip piece number determination data is determined based on the stop start position with reference to the stop tables (FIGS. 32 to 34).

For example, when the line mask data is "00010000" corresponding to the "middle reel A line", the main CPU 51 refers to the column of the "middle reel A line" of the bit 4. Then, for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces from the stop start position, a search for whether or not the corresponding data is "1" is sequentially performed. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is "1" to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the slip piece number determination data. Then, after the processing of S285, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processing, and shifts the processing to S271 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 99).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the line change bit performed in S268 in the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 99) and S283 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100). The check process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change status is "1" or "2" (S291). In S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is "1" or "2" (when the determination in S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S292). In this process, in the present embodiment, the A-line status is set when the change status is "1", and the B-line status is set when the change status is "2". Then, after the processing of S292, the main CPU 51 finishes the line change bit check processing, and performs the processing in S269 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). ) Moves to the process of S284.

On the other hand, in S291, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is not "1" or "2" (when the determination in S291 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S293). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the "middle reel line change bit" or "right reel line change bit" in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 to 34), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is obtained. It is determined whether or not it is "1". Then, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not "1", that is, the line change bit is not on (when the determination in S293 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. Is completed, and the process is transferred to S269 of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 99) or S284 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100).

On the other hand, in S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is "1", that is, the line change bit is ON (when the determination in S293 is YES), the main CPU 51 is B. Set the line status (S294). The B line status is data used to change the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S294, the main CPU 51 finishes the line change bit check processing, and performs the processing in S269 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). ) Moves to the process of S284.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 102, the line mask data performed in S269 in the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 99) and S284 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100). The change process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S301). The C-line status is set when the forward push is performed in the second post-stop control change process (see FIG. 105) described later.

In S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is set (when the determination in S301 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button. Determine (S302).

In S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button (when the determination in S302 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S303). ). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button in the forward push, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop becomes the right stop button. Therefore, the process of S303 changes the line mask data from "00000010" to "10000000". As a result, the column of bits 7 corresponding to the "right reel C line data" of the second and third stop tables (see FIGS. 32 to 34) at the time of forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S303, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and performs the processing in S270 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). ) Move to the process of S285.

On the other hand, in S302, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button (when the determination in S302 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S304). If it is a forward push and the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the line mask data is changed from "00010000" to "01000000" by the processing of S304. As a result, the row of bits 6 corresponding to the "middle reel C line data" of the second and third stop tables at the time of forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S304, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and performs the processing in S270 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). ) Move to the process of S285.

Here, returning to the processing of S301 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S301 that the C line status is not set (when the determination in S301 is NO), the B line status is set in the main CPU 51. Whether or not it is determined (S305). When the main CPU 51 determines in S305 that the B line status is not set (when the determination in S305 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change process and performs the process of determining the number of sliding pieces (FIG. FIG. The process proceeds to S270 (see 99) or S285 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 100).

On the other hand, in S305, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is set (when the determination in S305 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right once (S306). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is "00000010", it is changed to "00000001". As a result, the column corresponding to "B line data" in the stop table (see FIGS. 32 to 34) is referred to. Then, after the processing of S306, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and performs the processing in S270 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 99) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 100). ) Move to the process of S285.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 103, the priority pull-in control process performed in S271 in the flowchart (see FIG. 99) of the slide piece number determination process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIG. 38) according to the game state (S311). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values in the search order counter and the number of checks (S312). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets "1" as an initial value in the search order counter. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value for the number of checks. Specifically, "5" is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of the stop order table (not shown), and adds the address of the search order table based on the slip piece number determination data (S313).

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S314). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of slip pieces to the expected address at the start of stopping, and acquires the attraction priority data (S315).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the attraction priority data acquired in S315 exceeds the attraction priority data acquired earlier (S316). In S316, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority data acquired in S315 does not exceed the attraction priority data acquired earlier (when the determination in S316 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S318 described later. Do.

On the other hand, in S316, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority data acquired in S315 exceeds the attraction priority data acquired earlier (when the determination in S316 is YES), the main CPU 51 slips acquired in S314. The number of pieces is evacuated (S317).

Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter (S318).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (S319). When the main CPU 51 determines in S319 that the number of checks is not "0" (when the determination in S319 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S314 and repeats the processes after S314.

On the other hand, in S319, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is "0" (when the determination in S319 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of retracted sliding pieces (S320). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 99).

[Control change processing]
Next, the control change process performed in S252 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98) will be described with reference to FIG. 104.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S331). When the main CPU 51 determines in S331 that it is after the third stop (when the determination in S331 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and performs the process in S253 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98). Move to.

On the other hand, in S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not after the third stop (when the determination in S331 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S332). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the second stop (when the determination in S332 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the control process after the second stop (S333). The details of the control process after the second stop will be described later with reference to FIG. 105 described later. Then, after the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing and shifts the processing to S253 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98).

On the other hand, in S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that it has not been after the second stop (when the determination in S332 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the push is forward (S334). When the main CPU 51 determines in S334 that the push is not forward (when the determination in S334 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and shifts the process to S253 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 98). ..

On the other hand, in S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that the forward push is performed (when the determination in S334 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the forward push control change table (see FIG. 31) and the number of searches (S335). ..

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the scheduled stop position (S336). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired scheduled stop position (S337).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S337 matches the scheduled stop position (S338). In S338, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated position to be changed does not match the scheduled stop position (when the determination in S338 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is "0". (S339). In S339, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is not "0" (when the determination in S339 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S337 and repeats the processes after S337.

On the other hand, in S339, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is "0" (when the determination in S339 is YES), the main CPU 51 changes the table at the time of forward pressing. It is acquired as the third stop table number for stop and the corresponding stop table is set (S344). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the change status to "0" (S345). Then, after the processing of S345, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S253 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98).

Here, returning to the process of S338 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S338 that the updated position to be changed matches the scheduled stop position (when the determination in S338 is YES), the main CPU 51 is pressed forward. The value obtained by adding the change data and the change status is compared with the change data selection value (S340). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not they match (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that they do not match (when the determination in S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the above-mentioned processes after S344.

On the other hand, in S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value obtained by adding the table change data at the time of forward pressing and the change status matches the change data selection value (when the determination in S341 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects the change data. Acquires the second and third stop table numbers corresponding to the values and the change status at the time of forward pressing (S342). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing (S343). Then, after the processing of S343, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing and shifts the processing to S253 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 98).

[Control change processing after the second stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 105, the second post-stop control change process performed in S333 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 104) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the push is forward (S351). When the main CPU 51 determines in S351 that the push is not forward (when the determination in S351 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop, and also ends the control change process.

On the other hand, in S351, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 is pushing forward (when the determination in S351 is YES), whether the C line check data is on (whether the change status is "3") or not in the main CPU 51. (S352). The C-line check data is acquired by the process of S342 of the control change process (see FIG. 104). Then, in S352, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on (when the determination in S352 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop, and also ends the control change process. To do.

On the other hand, in S352, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on (when the determination in S352 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop. It is determined whether or not it is (S353). In S353, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not on (when the determination in S353 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process is also completed.

On the other hand, in S353, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is ON (when the determination in S353 is YES), the main CPU 51 is pressed forward when stored. "1" is added to the second and third stop table numbers, and the corresponding stop table is set (S354). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S355). Then, after the process of S355, the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop, and also ends the control change process.

[Lock processing at the end of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 106, the lock processing at the end of the game performed in S17 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the second reel control flag has been acquired (S361). When it is determined in S361 that the main CPU 51 has not acquired the second reel control flag (when the determination in S361 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lock process at the end of the game and performs the process in the main flow (FIG. 79). (See) to S18.

On the other hand, in S361, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has acquired the second reel control flag (when the determination in S361 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the lock flag is on after all stops. (S362). In S362, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock flag is not turned on after all stops (when the determination in S362 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the lock process at the end of the game and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S18.

On the other hand, in S362, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock flag is on after all stops (when the determination in S362 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to and acquires the reel effect pattern table (see FIG. 43). The reel effect pattern corresponding to the value of the continuous lock state counter after the subtraction is set (S363). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the value of the lock timer corresponding to the value of the acquired continuous lock state counter after subtraction (S364). By the processing of S363 and S364, reel production and locking based on the value of the continuous lock state counter after subtraction at the end of the game (after the third stop of the reel) is started.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is "0" (S365). In S365, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lock timer value is not "0" (when the determination in S365 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S365 until the lock timer value becomes "0". stand by.

On the other hand, in S365, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is "0" (when the determination in S365 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the lock process at the end of the game and performs the process in the main flow (when the game ends). (See FIG. 79).

[Processing after stopping rotation]
Next, with reference to FIG. 107, the post-rotation processing performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In the present embodiment, the post-rotation processing described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. Further, in the post-rotation processing, when the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, a state in which the lock / accessory effect is not performed is set (the movable accessory permission flag is turned off). That is, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state in which the probability of winning the re-game is higher than that in the RT1 gaming state, the main control circuit 41 does not perform the map winning lottery. It also serves as a means for switching to (lock effect switching means).

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (S371). In S371, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT2 gaming state (when the determination in S371 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S373 described later.

On the other hand, in S371, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state (when the determination in S371 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the movable accessory permission flag (S372). The movable accessory permission flag is a control flag for controlling whether or not to execute the effect by the movable accessory 22, that is, the lock / accessory effect based on the map. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the sub-game state is the "normal state" (the RT game state is the RT0 or RT1 game state), the lock / character effect based on the map is performed, but other than that. In the sub-game state, no lock or character production is performed. Therefore, when the RT gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, the movable accessory permission flag is turned off in S372.

Next, after the processing of S372, or when the determination in S371 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S373). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 displays the symbol combination corresponding to the "bell spill", determines whether or not the "ART state" has ended and the sub-game state has shifted to the "normal state". In S373, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has not shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S373 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S375 described later.

On the other hand, in S373, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S373 is YES), the main CPU 51 uses the sub-management state transition lottery described with reference to FIG. Process (S374). That is, the main CPU 51 displays the symbol combination corresponding to the "bell spill", and when the "ART state" ends, the sub-management state transition lottery is performed. In this sub-management state transition lottery process, for example, a sub-management state transition lottery is performed using a sub-management state transition lottery table provided exclusively at the end of ART as shown in FIG. 49.

After the processing of S374 or when the determination of S373 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the map is currently being executed (S375). Specifically, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current unit game (game) is a unit game during the game period of the lock / character effect based on the map (during the stay period of the map).

When the main CPU 51 determines in S375 that the map is being executed (when the determination in S375 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the map setting process after stopping (S376). In this process, the main CPU 51 mainly performs the setting process of the held map. The details of the post-stop map setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 108 described later. Then, after the processing of S376, the main CPU 51 ends the processing after the rotation of the cylinder is stopped, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S375, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map is not being executed (when the determination in S375 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT game state has changed from the RT1 game state to the RT1 game state (RT game). Whether or not the state is staying in the RT1 gaming state) is determined (S377).

In S377, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has not shifted from the RT1 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S377 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the post-rotation processing and processes. To S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S377, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has changed from the RT1 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S377 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the movable accessory permission flag (S378). ). That is, when S377 is a YES determination, the sub-game state is the "normal state" (RT1 game state), so the movable accessory permission flag is turned on, and the lock / accessory effect based on the map can be activated. Become. Then, after the processing of S378, the main CPU 51 ends the processing after the rotation of the cylinder is stopped, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Map setting process after stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 108, the post-stop map setting process performed in S376 in the flowchart of the post-rotation stop processing (see FIG. 107) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of map games is "0" (S381). In S381, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is not "0" (when the determination in S381 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the map setting process after the main CPU is stopped and the process after the rotation is stopped (when the main CPU is stopped). (See FIG. 107) also ends.

On the other hand, in S381, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is "0" (when the determination in S381 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the holding flag is on (S382). ..

In S382, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is not on (NO in S382), the main CPU 51 turns off the movable accessory permission flag (S383). By this process, the state in which the lock / accessory effect based on the map does not operate is set. Then, after the process of S383, the main CPU 51 ends the post-stop map setting process and also the post-rotation stop process (see FIG. 107).

On the other hand, in S382, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is on (when the determination in S382 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the holding flag (S384).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs the map game number lottery process described with reference to FIG. 91 (S385). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the lock setting process after the third stop described with reference to FIG. 92 (S386). By the processing of S385 and S386, the game state is set to the state in which the lock / accessory effect based on the held map can be operated. Then, after the process of S386, the main CPU 51 ends the post-stop map setting process and also the post-rotation stop process (see FIG. 107).

[RT control processing]
Next, the RT control process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described with reference to FIG. 109. In this embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (replay time state control means) for controlling the transition of the RT gaming state.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and checks the transition conditions of the RT gaming state that can be established in the RT gaming state of the migration source (current) (S391).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the transition condition of the RT gaming state is satisfied (S392). In S392, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is not satisfied (when the determination in S392 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S394 described later.

On the other hand, in S392, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is satisfied (when the determination in S392 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and shifts. Based on the conditions, the RT game state flag of the migration destination is set to a predetermined bit of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64), and the game state flag storage area is updated (S393).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display command transmission process (S394). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. The display command is configured to include parameters for specifying the display combination, the number of payouts, and the like. Then, after the processing of S394, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control processing and shifts the processing to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Production control process at the end of the game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 110, the effect control process at the end of the game performed in S21 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the BB game is in operation by referring to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) (S401). In S401, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is in operation (when the determination in S401 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S22.

On the other hand, in S401, when the main CPU 51 determines that the BB game is not in operation (when the determination in S401 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether the RT game state is the RT0 game state or the RT1 game state. (S402). In S402, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S402 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game end effect control process and performs the process in the main flow. Move to S22 (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S402, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S402 is YES), the value of the continuous lock state counter of the main CPU 51 is "0". It is determined whether or not there is (S403). In S403, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "0" (when the determination in S403 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game and performs the process in the main flow (when the game ends, the effect control process is performed. Move to S22 of (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S403, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "0" (when the determination in S403 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the value of the penalty counter is "0". (S404). In S404, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is not "0" (when the determination in S404 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S408 described later.

On the other hand, in S404, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is "0" (when the determination in S404 is YES), the main CPU 51 has an effect flag number of "01" to "03". It is determined whether or not it is (S405). In S405, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is not any of "01" to "03" (when the determination in S405 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S410 described later.

On the other hand, in S405, when the main CPU 51 determines that the effect flag number is any of "01" to "03" (when the determination in S405 is YES), the main CPU 51 presses the stop button of the player. Determines whether or not is the first stop on the left reel (S406). In S406, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing order of the stop button is the first stop on the left reel (when the determination in S406 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S410 described later.

On the other hand, in S406, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing order of the stop button is not the first stop on the left reel (when the determination in S406 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets the value of the penalty counter to "11" (when the determination is NO). S407).

After S407 or when S404 is NO determination, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the value of the penalty counter (S408). Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the penalty counter is "0" (S409).

In S409, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is "0" (when the determination in S409 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a continuous lock state transition lottery process (S410). That is, in the present embodiment, the lottery for shifting to the "continuous lock state" is performed after the third stop of the reel. The details of the continuous lock state transition lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 111 described later. Then, after the processing of S410, the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game, and shifts the processing to S22 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S409, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the penalty counter is not "0" (when the determination in S409 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the effect control process at the end of the game and performs the process in the main flow ( Move to S22 of (see FIG. 79). That is, when the value of the penalty counter is not "0", the continuous lock state transition lottery process is not performed, and the operation of the "continuous lock state" is not executed.

[Continuous lock state transition lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 111, the continuous lock state transition lottery process performed in S410 in the flowchart (see FIG. 110) of the game end effect control process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 acquires the third effect random value stored in the effect random value storage area (S411). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts a specified value (“12” in this embodiment) from the third effect random value (S412).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the calculation result in S412 is less than 0 (negative value) (S413). When the main CPU 51 determines in S413 that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S413 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the continuous lock state transition lottery process and the game end effect control process (FIG. 110). See) also ends.

On the other hand, in S413, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is less than 0 (when the determination in S413 is YES), it means that the lottery for shifting to the continuous lock state has been won, so that the main CPU 51 has a continuous lock state counter. Set the value of "10" (S414). Next, the main CPU 51 stores "4" in the value of the continuous lock state guarantee counter (S415). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the continuous lock state transition lottery process, and also ends the game end-time effect control process (see FIG. 110).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, the bonus end check process performed in S23 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described with reference to FIG. 112.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2") is operating with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) (S421). In S421, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is not operating (when the determination in S421 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and performs the process in S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to.

On the other hand, in S421, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is in operation (when the determination in S421 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0". Is determined (S422).

In S422, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0" (when the determination in S422 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the bonus end processing (S423). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the game state flag (BB game state flag) corresponding to the operating "BB". If the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0", it means that the payout of medals exceeds 336 during the BB game state.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end command transmission process (S424). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of the bonus (S425). Then, after the processing of S425, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and shifts the processing to S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S422, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than "0" (when the determination in S422 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets each value of the winning count counter and the playable count counter. Update (S426). The winning count counter is subtracted by "1" when a small winning combination (a winning combination with a medal payout) is displayed, and the gameable count counter is subtracted by "1" in one game regardless of the stop symbol.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the playable number counter is “0” (S427). In S427, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning count counter or the value of the playable count counter is not "0" (when the determination in S427 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. , The process is transferred to S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S427, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning count counter or the value of the playable count counter is "0" (when the determination in S427 is YES), the main CPU 51 processes at the end of RB. (S428). Specifically, processing such as turning off the game status flag (RB game status flag) corresponding to "RB", clearing the winning counter and the game counter is performed. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and shifts the process to S24 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Bonus operation check process]
Next, the bonus end check process performed in S24 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described with reference to FIG. 113.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2") is in operation (S431). In S431, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is not operating (when the determination in S431 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S434 described later.

On the other hand, in S431, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is in operation (when the determination in S431 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not "RB" is in operation (S432). ). In S432, when the main CPU 51 determines that "RB" is in operation (when the determination in S432 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S2.

On the other hand, in S432, when the main CPU 51 determines that "RB" is not operating (when the determination in S432 is NO), the main CPU 51 processes during RB operation based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). (S433). Then, after the processing of S433, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

Further, when the determination in S431 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus game is a prize (S434). In S434, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is not a prize (when the determination in S434 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S438 described later.

On the other hand, in S434, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a winning bonus (when the determination in S434 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects the winning bonus game based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 11). The corresponding bonus operation time processing is performed (S435). In the present embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 sets "1" in the corresponding bit in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 64) with reference to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 11). The numerical value of the bonus end number counter is set to a predetermined value (“336” in the case of “BB1” and “BB2”). Further, in this process, the RB operating process described in S433 is also performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (S436). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S437). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. Then, after S437, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

Further, when the determination in S434 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to the replay is a prize (S438). In S438, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to the replay is not a prize (when the determination in S438 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 79). Move to S2.

On the other hand, in S438, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to the replay is a prize (when the determination in S438 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests the automatic insertion of medals (S439). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the input number counter to the automatic input number counter. Then, after the processing of S439, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 114, an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 51 performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S441). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an input port check process (S442). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a timer update process (S443). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a communication data transmission procedure (S444). In this process, various commands are mainly transmitted to the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 as appropriate.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S445). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts rotating the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when all the reels are requested to start rotating, and then each reel rotates at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C and 61R are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding pieces. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the scheduled stop position (the symbol at the scheduled stop position reaches the area on the effective line (winning determination line) of the display window). , Drive and control the corresponding stepping motor so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in the processing of S445, in addition to the above-mentioned normal acceleration processing, constant speed processing and stop processing, when a reel effect pattern is set, a reel effect corresponding to the reel effect pattern is set. (Reel action) and lock control processing are also performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs the lamp 7-segment drive process (S446). In this process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls the 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register reset process (S447). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

<Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 115 to 125, the contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 by using the program will be described.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 115.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S451). Next, when the sub CPU 81 receives the command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S452).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S453). When it is determined in S453 that the sub CPU 81 has not received a command different from the previous one (when the determination in S453 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S451 and repeats the processes after S451.

On the other hand, in S453, when the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous one has been received (when the determination in S453 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S454). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S454, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S451 and repeats the processing after S451.

[Direction registration task]
Next, the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 116.

First, the sub CPU 81 retrieves a message from the message queue (S461). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S462). In S462, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when the determination in S462 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S465 described later.

On the other hand, in S462, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message in the message queue (when the determination in S462 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S463). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel whose rotation has stopped, a display combination, and a game state flag, which are specified by parameters, are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. The reel.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the effect content determination process (S464). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect content, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 117 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the animation data (S465). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the sound data (S466). Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the lamp data (S467). It should be noted that these registration processes are performed based on the effect data registered in the effect content determination process of S464. Then, after S467, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S461 and repeats the processes after S461.

[Production content determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 117, the effect content determination process performed in S464 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (S471).

In S471, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command has been received (YES in S471), the sub CPU 81 performs the start command reception process (S472). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts the effect random value, determines the effect number by lottery based on the internal winning combination, and registers the effect number. Here, the effect number is data that specifies the content of the effect to be executed this time. The details of the process at the time of receiving the start command will be described later with reference to FIG. 118 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the start according to the registered effect number (S473). The effect data is data that specifies animation data, sound data, and lamp data. Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding animation data and the like are determined, and the effect such as displaying an image is executed. Then, after the processing of S473, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

On the other hand, in S471, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the start command is received (when the determination in S471 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the reel stop command is received (S474).

In S474, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command is being received (when the determination in S474 is YES), the sub CPU 81 is stopped according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. Register the production data (S475). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

On the other hand, in S474, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the reel stop command is received (when the determination in S474 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the display command is received (S476).

In S476, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (when the determination in S476 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the display command reception processing (S477). The details of the processing at the time of receiving the display command will be described later with reference to FIG. 123 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of display according to the registered effect number and display combination (S478). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

On the other hand, in S476, when it is determined that it is not the time when the display command is received (when the determination in S476 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the payout end command is received (S479). In S479, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is the time when the payout end command is received (when the determination in S479 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the process when the payout end command is received (S480). The details of the processing at the time of receiving the payout end command will be described later with reference to FIG. 124 described later. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

On the other hand, in S479, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the payout end command is received (when the determination in S479 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus start command is received (S481).

In S481, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus start command has been received (when the determination in S481 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for starting the bonus (S482). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

On the other hand, in S481, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the bonus start command is received (when the determination in S481 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus end command is received (S483). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S483 that it is not the time when the bonus end command is received (when the determination in S483 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and performs the process in the effect registration task (see FIG. 116). Move to S465.

On the other hand, in S483, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command is received (YES in S483), the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus end command reception process (S484). The details of the processing when the bonus end command is received will be described later with reference to FIG. 125 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for the end of the bonus (S485). Then, after the processing of S485, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S465 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 116).

[Processing when receiving start command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 118, the process at the time of receiving the start command performed in S472 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117) will be described. In the present embodiment, the start command reception processing described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state is the "normal state" (S491).

In S491, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is the "normal state" (when the determination in S491 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the processing during the normal state (S492). The details of the processing during the normal state will be described later with reference to FIG. 119 described later. Then, after the processing in the normal state, the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S499 described later.

On the other hand, in S491, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is not the "normal state" (when the determination in S491 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state is the "chance zone". (S493).

In S493, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is the "chance zone" (when the determination in S493 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the processing during the chance zone (S494). The details of the processing during the chance zone will be described later with reference to FIG. 120 described later. Then, after the processing in the chance zone, the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S499 described later.

On the other hand, in S493, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is not the "chance zone" (when the determination in S493 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state is the "7-match pseudo bonus". Is determined (S495).

In S495, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub-game state is the "7-match pseudo-bonus" (when the determination in S495 is YES), the sub-CPU 81 performs the 7-match pseudo-bonus processing (S496). The details of the 7-match pseudo-bonus processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 121 described later. Then, after the processing during the 7-match pseudo-bonus, the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S499 described later.

On the other hand, in S495, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is not the "7-match pseudo bonus" (when the determination in S495 is NO), the sub CPU 81 has the sub game state "ART first hit state" or "ART". It is determined whether or not it is in the "high continuation state" (S497).

In S497, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is the "ART first hit state" or the "ART high continuation state" (when the determination in S497 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the processing during ART (S498). ). The details of the processing during ART will be described later with reference to FIG. 122 described later. Then, after the processing during ART, the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of S499 described later.

On the other hand, in S497, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is not the "ART first hit state" or the "ART high continuation state" (when the determination in S497 is NO), the sub CPU 81 is described later. The process of S499 is performed.

Then, after processing S492, S494, S496 or S498, or when S497 is determined to be NO, the sub CPU 81 refers to the navigation table (see FIG. 75), and the navigation effect corresponding to the sub-game state and the internal winning combination. Set the number (S499). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the start command, and shifts the process to S473 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117).

[Processing during normal state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 119, the normal state processing performed in S492 in the flowchart (see FIG. 118) of the start command reception processing will be described. In this embodiment, the processing in the normal state described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT gaming state (main gaming state) is the "RT0 gaming state" or the "RT1 gaming state" (S501). In S501, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is not the "RT0 gaming state" or the "RT1 gaming state" (when the determination in S501 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the normal state and performs the processing. Move to S499 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S501 that the RT gaming state is the "RT0 gaming state" or the "RT1 gaming state" (when the determination in S501 is YES), the sub CPU 81 is set to the map information. (S502). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the map number of the map is "4" or "5" (S503). That is, in this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT (ART) win is achieved.

In S503, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the map number is "4" or "5" (ART winning) (when the determination in S503 is YES), the sub CPU 81 enters the "ART first hit" in the sub game state. "Preparation state of state" is set (S504). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from the "RT1 gaming state" to the "RT3 gaming state" via the "RT2 gaming state" (see FIG. 78).

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets "mode 1" as the mode of the additional flag lottery to be performed after the sub game state shifts to the "ART first hit state", and sets the value of the ART game number counter to "40" ( S505). By this process, the "ART first hit state" is set as the sub-game state. Then, after S505, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the normal state, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing at the time of receiving the start command (see FIG. 118).

On the other hand, in S503, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the map number is not "4" or "5" (not the ART winning) (when the determination in S503 is NO), the sub CPU 81 has the map number "6" or " It is determined whether or not it is "7" (S506). That is, in this process, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the "7-match pseudo-bonus" has been won.

In S506, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the map number is not "6" or "7" (the "7-match pseudo bonus" is not won) (when the determination in S506 is NO), the sub CPU 81 is in the normal state. The intermediate processing is completed, and the processing is transferred to S499 of the processing at the time of receiving the start command (see FIG. 118). On the other hand, in S506, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the map number is "6" or "7" (the "7-match pseudo bonus" is won) (when the determination in S506 is YES), the sub CPU 81 , Set "7-match pseudo-bonus preparation state" to the sub-game state (S507). As a result, the main gaming state shifts from the "RT1 gaming state" to the "RT3 gaming state" via the "RT2 gaming state" and the "RT4 gaming state" in this order (see FIG. 78).

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the value of the pseudo-bonus game number counter to "50" (S508). By this process, "7-match pseudo-bonus" is set as the sub-game state. Then, after S508, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the normal state, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing at the time of receiving the start command (see FIG. 118).

[Processing during chance zone]
Next, with reference to FIG. 120, the process in the chance zone performed in S494 in the flowchart of the process at the time of receiving the start command (see FIG. 118) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the second reel control flag is on (S511). In S511, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the second reel control flag is not ON (when the determination in S511 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S514 described later.

On the other hand, in S511, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the second reel control flag is ON (when the determination in S511 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the "preparation state of the ART high continuation state" in the sub game state. (S512). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from the "RT1 gaming state" to the "RT3 gaming state" via the "RT2 gaming state" (see FIG. 78).

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets "mode 3" as the mode of the additional flag lottery in the "ART high continuation state", and sets the value of the ART game number counter to "40" (S513). By this process, "ART high continuation state" is set as the sub-game state.

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the locking effect number based on the reel effect pattern, the reel control flag, the continuous lock state counter, and the count / subtraction value (S514). Then, after the processing of S514, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the chance zone, and shifts the processing to S499 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118).

[7-match pseudo-bonus processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 121, the 7-match pseudo-bonus processing performed in S496 in the flowchart of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118) will be described. In this embodiment, the 7-set pseudo-bonus processing described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. In addition, in the process during the 7-match pseudo-bonus, an additional lottery (additional lottery) is performed to add the number of unit games (number of games) after the transition to the "ART state". That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 also has a means for executing an additional lottery for adding the number of unit games after the transition to the "ART state" (additional lottery means for specific games) in the "7-match pseudo-bonus". Also serves as.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the pseudo-bonus middle point is "6" (S521). In S521, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo-bonus middle point is "6" (when the determination in S521 is YES), the sub CPU 81 refers to the pseudo-bonus extra lottery table (see FIG. 70) and is inside. Based on the winning combination, the number of games is added and the lottery process is performed (S522). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by this lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter. After that, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S524 described later.

On the other hand, in S521, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the pseudo-bonus middle point is not "6" (when S521 is NO determination), the sub CPU 81 refers to the pseudo-bonus middle point lottery table (see FIG. 69). Based on the internal winning combination, the lottery process of the pseudo-bonus middle points is performed (S523). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the pseudo-bonus points determined by the lottery process to the pseudo-bonus points before the lottery. At this time, if the pseudo-bonus points exceed "6", the sub CPU 81 corrects the pseudo-bonus points to "6".

In this embodiment, the initial value of the points during the pseudo-bonus may be set at the start of the 7-match pseudo-bonus. For example, when "6" is set as the initial value of the pseudo-bonus points, the number of games will be added by referring to the pseudo-bonus additional lottery table (see FIG. 70) from the start of the 7-set pseudo-bonus. Can be processed.

Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the pseudo-bonus game number counter (S524). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the pseudo-bonus game number counter is "0" (S525).

In S525, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the pseudo-bonus game number counter is not "0" (when the determination in S525 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the 7-set pseudo-bonus and starts the processing. Move to S499 of reception processing (see FIG. 118).

On the other hand, in S525, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the pseudo-bonus game number counter is "0" (when the determination in S525 is YES), the sub CPU 81 uses a lottery table at the end of the pseudo-bonus (see FIG. 71). Refer to, and perform an additional lottery for the number of games based on the points in the pseudo-bonus (S526: additional lottery). Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by this lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter.

In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-bonus middle point is "0" in S525, 40 games are added to the value of the ART game number counter as shown in FIG. 71. In this case, the value of the ART game number counter is the same as the number of games when the AT lottery is won. That is, when the "7-match pseudo-bonus" is won, at least the same number of games as the number of games when the AT lottery is won is given. Therefore, in the "7-match pseudo-bonus", at least one set of ART is actually set. It will be granted.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of ART games is "100" or more (S527). In the determination process of S527, the sub CPU 81 may determine whether or not the pseudo-bonus middle point is "6".

In S527, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of ART games is "100" or more (when the determination in S527 is YES), that is, the transition to the "ART high continuation state" of the sub-game state is confirmed. If so, the sub CPU 81 sets the "preparation state of the ART high continuation state" in the sub game state (S528). Next, the sub CPU 81 turns on the addition flag (S529). The process of S529 may be performed before the process of S528, or may be performed after the process of S530 described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets "mode 3" as the mode for drawing additional flags in the "ART high continuation state" (S530). By this process, "ART high continuation state" is set as the sub-game state. Then, after S530, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the 7-set pseudo-bonus, and shifts the processing to S499 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118).

On the other hand, in S527, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of ART games is not "100" or more (when the determination in S527 is NO), the sub CPU 81 sets the "preparation state of the ART first hit state" in the sub game state. (S531). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets "mode 2" as the mode of the additional flag lottery in the "ART first hit state" (S532). By this process, the "ART first hit state" is set as the sub-game state. Then, after the processing of S532, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during the 7-set pseudo-bonus, and shifts the processing to S499 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118).

[Processing during ART]
Next, with reference to FIG. 122, the ART processing performed in S498 in the flowchart of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118) will be described. In this embodiment, the processing during ART described below is executed by the sub-control circuit 42. Further, in the process during ART, a process of determining whether or not to continue ART (notification) is also performed. Further, in the present embodiment, after the ART continuation is confirmed in the middle of the set of the ART game, in the remaining games of the set after that, the lottery process is performed by adding the number of games of the additional lottery game continuously performed after the set is completed. .. Then, after the additional lottery game is completed, the ART game including the ART continuation lottery of the next set is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 42 is a means for determining whether or not to continue ART (notification) in the "ART state" (notification continuation determination means), and an ART game including an ART continuation lottery. It also serves as a means for executing an additional lottery (additional lottery means at the time of a notification game) for adding the number of games (number of unit games) of the additional lottery game continuously performed after the set is completed.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the addition flag is on (S541). The additional flag is a flag indicating whether or not the additional flag lottery mode (any of "mode 1" to "mode 3") is won, and is a predetermined storage area (not shown) in the sub RAM 83. Stored in. Then, when the additional flag is on, it indicates that the additional flag lottery (continuous lottery of ART) has been won.

In S541, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the addition flag is ON (when the determination in S541 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S545 described later.

On the other hand, in S541, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the addition flag is not on (when the determination in S541 is NO), the sub CPU 81 refers to the addition flag lottery table (see FIG. 72), and the mode of the addition flag lottery and Based on the internal winning combination, the additional flag lottery process (ART continuous lottery process) is performed (S542).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the additional flag is won by the lottery process of S542 (S543).

In S543, when it is determined that the sub CPU 81 does not win the additional flag (when the determination in S543 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S546 described later. On the other hand, in S543, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the addition flag is won (when the determination in S543 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the addition flag (S544), and then performs the process of S546 described later. By the processing of S544, from the next game, the additional lottery based on the additional game number lottery table (see FIGS. 73 and 74) for the number of ART games can be performed.

Further, when the determination in S541 is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the number of additional games lottery table (see FIGS. 73 and 74) for the number of ART games, and performs the additional lottery process based on the internal winning combination (S545). At this time, the sub CPU 81 refers to the number of additional games lottery table for the number of ART games corresponding to the mode of continuous ART lottery. Then, the sub CPU 81 adds the number of games determined by this lottery process to the value of the ART game number counter.

Next, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the ART game number counter (S546). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is "0" (S547). In S547, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not "0" (when the determination in S547 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during ART and performs the processing at the time of receiving the start command (FIG. Move to S499 (see 118).

On the other hand, in S547, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is "0" (when the determination in S547 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the addition flag is on (when the addition flag is ON). S548).

In S548, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the addition flag is on (when the determination in S548 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns off the addition flag, sets the mode of the addition flag lottery to "mode 3", and sets the mode. The value of the ART game number counter is set to "40" (S549). By this process, the "ART state" is continued. Then, after the processing of S549, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during ART, and shifts the processing to S499 of the start command reception processing (see FIG. 118).

On the other hand, in S548, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the addition flag is not on (when the determination in S548 is NO), the sub CPU 81 clears the set addition flag lottery mode and sets the sub game state to "normal". Set to "state" (S550). Then, after the processing of S550, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during ART, and shifts the processing to S499 of the processing at the time of receiving the start command (see FIG. 118).

[Processing when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 123, the display command reception processing performed in S477 in the flowchart (see FIG. 117) of the effect content determination processing will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the combination of symbols related to "BB" ("BB1" or "BB2") is displayed on the winning determination line (center line) (S561).

In S561, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols related to "BB" is displayed on the winning determination line (when the determination in S561 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub game state to "premium bonus". (S562). Then, after the processing of S562, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

On the other hand, in S561, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols related to "BB" is not displayed on the winning determination line (when the determination in S561 is NO), the sub CPU 81 wins "BB". It is determined whether or not the combination is performed (S563).

In S563, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the "BB" is a win (when the determination in S563 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub game state to the "premium bonus preparation state" (S564). As a result, the main gaming state transitions from any of "RT1 gaming state" to "RT4 gaming state" to "BB gaming state" via "RT5 gaming state". Then, after the processing of S564, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

On the other hand, in S563, when the sub CPU 81 determines that "BB" has not been won (when the determination in S563 is NO), the sub CPU 81 has "7 rips" ("7 rip middle stage 1" to "7 rip middle stage". It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols related to "10" and "7 Lip CU1" to "7 Lip CU6") is displayed on the winning determination line (S565).

In S565, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols related to "7 rip" is displayed on the winning determination line (when the determination in S565 is YES), the sub CPU 81 is in the preparation state of the sub game state. The corresponding sub-game state is set (S566). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 changes the sub-game state from "7-match pseudo-bonus preparation state" to "7-match pseudo-bonus". Then, after the processing of S566, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

On the other hand, in S565, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols related to "7 rip" is not displayed on the winning determination line (when the determination in S565 is NO), the sub CPU 81 is "RT3 rip" ( It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols related to "RT3 rip 1" or "RT3 rip 2") is displayed on the winning determination line (S567).

In S567, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols related to "RT3 lip" is not displayed on the winning determination line (when the determination in S567 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command. Then, the process is transferred to S478 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117).

On the other hand, in S567, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the combination of symbols related to "RT3 lip" is displayed on the winning determination line (when the determination in S567 is YES), the sub CPU 81 is in the current sub game state. The sub-game state corresponding to the preparation state of is set (S568). Specifically, when the current sub-game state is the "preparation state for the ART first hit state", the sub CPU 81 sets the sub-game state to the "ART first hit state". Further, when the current sub-game state is the "preparation state for the ART high continuation state", the sub CPU 81 sets the sub-game state to the "ART high continuation state". Then, after the processing of S568, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command, and shifts the processing to S478 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

[Processing when payout end command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 124, the process at the time of receiving the payout end command performed in S480 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state is the "chance zone" (S571). In S571, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is the "chance zone" (when the determination in S571 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S574 described later.

On the other hand, in S571, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the sub game state is not the "chance zone" (when the determination in S571 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state counter is "10". Is determined (S572). Then, in S572, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "10" (when the determination in S572 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the payout end command, and the effect content. The decision process also ends.

On the other hand, in S572, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "10" (when the determination in S572 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub game state to the "chance zone" ( S573). Then, after the processing of S573, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the payout end command, and also ends the effect content determination processing.

Further, when the determination in S571 is YES, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the continuous lock state counter is “0” (S574). Then, in S574, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is not "0" (when the determination in S574 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the payout end command, and the effect content. The determination process also ends.

On the other hand, in S574, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the continuous lock state counter is "0" (when the determination in S574 is YES), the sub CPU 81 sets the sub game state to the "normal state" ( S575). Then, after the processing of S575, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the payout end command, and also ends the effect content determination processing.

[Processing when receiving bonus end command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 125, the process at the time of receiving the bonus end command performed in S484 in the flowchart of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 117) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 sets the "preparation state of the ART high continuation state" in the sub game state (S581). Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the mode of the additional flag lottery (continuous lottery of ART) of the number of ART games to "mode 3" (S582).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the ART game number counter is "1" or more (S583). In S583, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is "1" or more (when the determination in S583 is YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the bonus end command and directs the processing. The process moves to S485 of the content determination process (see FIG. 117).

On the other hand, in S583, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the ART game number counter is not "1" or more (when the determination in S583 is NO), the sub CPU 81 adds "40" to the value of the ART game number counter. (S584). Then, after the processing of S584, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the bonus end command, and shifts the processing to S485 of the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 117).

In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main operation is performed according to various processing procedures described with reference to FIGS. 79 to 125 above.

<Various effects>
[Various effects obtained by rocking and character production performed during normal conditions]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub-game state is the "normal state" (RT1 or RT0 game state), the map winning lottery is performed, and the lock / character effect is produced based on the winning map. Is done. At this time, the number of map games is randomly determined by lottery, and the lock occurrence timing and the operation timing of the movable accessory 22 driven at the same time as the lock, that is, the lock / accessory type are also randomly determined by lottery. ..

Further, in the process of determining the number of map games, when the number of map reference games selected from the map game number lottery table (see FIG. 53) is equal to or more than a predetermined value (for example, 16G), the map game number subtraction lottery table (FIG. 53). The number of subtraction games (0G to 4G) is determined by lottery using (see 54), and the number of map games is determined by subtracting the determined number of subtraction games from the map reference number of games. That is, in the present embodiment, since it is possible to set a plurality of types of map games from one map reference number of games, the number of types of map reference games (number of map games) specified in the map game number lottery table is reduced. It is possible to reduce the amount of data.

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of the map is determined according to the internal winning combination (see FIGS. 50 to 52), and the number of map games (number of map reference games) is determined according to the type of map (see FIGS. 50 to 52). (See FIG. 53). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to set a plurality of types of map games (number of games staying on the map) for a predetermined internal winning combination.

That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to give randomness to the types of lock / character production while reducing the data required for lock / character production (suppressing the increase of data related to lock / character production). At the same time, more varied rock and character production is possible).

Further, as described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the sub-game state is the "normal state" (RT1 or RT0 game state), the lock / character effect based on the map is performed, but the sub-game state is performed. When is "ART state" (RT3 game state) and "preparation state at the time of transition to ART state" (RT2 or RT4 game state), the lock / character effect based on the map is not performed.

That is, since the lock is frequently used in the "normal state" and the lock is not performed in the "ART state", the game time per unit game in the "normal state" is the amount of the lock time per unit game in the "ART state". It will be longer than the game time of. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player can feel that the amount of medals inserted per unit time in the "normal state" is small, and the amount of medals earned per unit time in the "ART state" is large. You can feel it.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the lock / accessory effect operated in the “normal state” also serves as a precursor effect for notifying the player of the ART winning or the “7-match pseudo-bonus” winning. Therefore, by showing the player such a lock / character effect in the "normal game", the player's interest in the lock / character effect in the "normal state" can be increased.

Further, as described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the lock / accessory effect based on the map, the movable accessory 22 is also operated at the same time as the lock to perform the effect. That is, in the "normal state", it is possible to show the player an effect in which the effect by the lock and the effect by the movable accessory 22 are linked. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the lock during the lock period, which is a period during which the player does not accept the operation.

[Various effects obtained with 7-match pseudo-bonus]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a route 2 is provided in which the sub-game state shifts from the “normal state” to the “ART first hit state” via the “7-match pseudo-bonus”. In this route 2, when the number of games (number of games) added by the additional lottery of the number of ART games performed during the "7-match pseudo bonus" reaches the predetermined number of games (100G in this embodiment), "ART first". Instead of playing the "winning state" game (the game with a low ART continuation probability), the additional lottery game of a predetermined number of games is performed. Then, after the game of the additional lottery of the predetermined number of games is digested, the game of "ART high continuation state" (the game with high ART continuation probability) is performed.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of games added by the additional lottery of the number of ART games in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" reaches the predetermined number of games, the "ART high continuation" in the sub-game state is substantially achieved. The transition to "state" is confirmed. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the transition to the "ART high continuation state" is confirmed during the "7-match pseudo-bonus", after the "7-match pseudo-bonus" is completed, a predetermined number of additional games are played by lottery. Therefore, the number of games in the additional lottery game can be increased to increase the amount of medals that can be obtained. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the "7-match pseudo-bonus".

[Various effects obtained in the chance zone (continuous lock state)]
As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a specific condition (in the present embodiment, the winning of the continuous lock state transition lottery) is satisfied in the "normal state", a predetermined maximum number of times (this). Within the range of the unit game (10 games in the embodiment), the unit game in which the reel effect and the lock are performed one or more times during the unit game is continuously executed, the "chance zone"("continuous lock state"). Is provided as a sub-game state.

Then, when the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") is maintained during the maximum number of unit games, the transition to the "ART state" of the sub-game state is confirmed (privileges are given to the player). ). Further, in the present embodiment, when the maximum number of reel effects and locks are performed in the "chance zone" (when the value of the continuous lock state counter becomes "0": YES is determined in S95 in FIG. 85). Or, even when a predetermined lottery (S99 and S100 in FIG. 85) is won during the "chance zone", the transition to the "ART state" of the sub-game state is confirmed.

Further, in the present embodiment, after a predetermined guarantee period (3 games in the present embodiment) has passed from the start of the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") in which the reel production and the lock are performed, the unit game after that is performed. , A lottery (S106 and S107 in FIG. 85) is performed as to whether or not to end the "chance zone".

That is, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to shift the sub-game state to the "ART state" during the period of the "chance zone", but at the time of the determination, whether the "chance zone" is continued to the end. , The maximum number of reel effects and locks are performed, or whether a predetermined lottery is won is a condition for transition to the "ART state". Further, during the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state"), a lottery is performed as to whether or not to continue the "chance zone". Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control of privilege granting in the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") is not monotonous, and the privilege granting to the player in the "chance zone" (for example, ART transition) It is possible to raise expectations for (confirmation).

Further, in the present embodiment, after the third stop of the reel, the continuous lock state transition lottery process (see FIG. 111) is performed to determine whether or not the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state") is won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game in the non-chance zone.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reel effect and the type of lock in the “chance zone” (“continuous lock state”) are determined for each game based on the internal winning combination (see FIGS. 41 to 43). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lottery can be diversified and the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state"), at least at the start operation of the game, the reel effect and the lock are performed, but when a specific condition is satisfied, the reel is further Even after the third stop, the reel is produced and locked. Therefore, under a specific condition, the reel effect and the lock generation timing can be made different, and the player can be notified unexpectedly.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the "chance zone" ("continuous lock state"), the reel and the liquid crystal are not only locked but also a predetermined effect according to the count subtraction value or the value of the continuous lock state counter. Do using. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the current count / subtraction value or the value of the continuous lock state counter can be appropriately notified to the player, and the expectation for the privilege grant in the "chance zone" can be further increased. it can.

[Various effects obtained in ART state]
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the additional flag lottery (ART continuation probability) in the "ART first hit state" is lower than that in the "ART high continuation state" that shifts thereafter. It is set to be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the "ART first hit state", the player can play the game with an emphasis on the winning of the ART continuous lottery, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability (probability of continuing ART) of the additional flag lottery in the "ART first hit state" in the case of directly shifting from the "normal state" to the "ART first hit state" is set to the "normal state". It is different from the case of shifting to the "ART first hit state" via the "7-match pseudo bonus". Specifically, the ART continuation probability in the latter case (50% in 40 games) is higher than that in the former case (33% in 40 games). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player interested in how to win the ART, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, as described above, in the "7-match pseudo-bonus", the pseudo-bonus middle point lottery table (see FIG. 69) and the pseudo-bonus middle addition lottery table (see FIG. 70) are used to "7". An additional lottery (see 7 matching pseudo-bonus processing in FIG. 121) is performed to add the number of games in the "ART state" that shifts after the end of the "matching pseudo-bonus". Therefore, when the number of ART games is added by this additional lottery, the amount of medals won in the "ART state" can be increased, and the winning probability of the additional flag lottery (probability of continuing ART) is substantially increased. Can be increased to. Further, in this case, it is possible to set a plurality of ART continuation probabilities without separately providing a table that defines the winning probabilities (ART continuation probabilities) of the plurality of additional flag lottery. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game without increasing the table data.

Further, in the present embodiment, the result of the additional lottery in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" is a lottery (continuation of ART) as to whether or not the sub-game state shifts from the "ART first hit state" to the "ART high continuation state". Affects probability). Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the "7-match pseudo-bonus".

In the above embodiment, the ART continuation probability (33%) when the route 1 shifts to the "ART first hit state" is changed to the "ART first hit state" on the route 2, and the "7-match pseudo bonus" is used. It was set lower than the ART continuation probability (50%) when there was no game addition (addition) in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both ART continuation probabilities may be the same. Even in this case, if there is a game addition (addition) with the "7-match pseudo bonus" on Route 2, the amount of medals won after shifting to the "ART first hit state" on Route 2 can be increased. , The ART continuation probability can be substantially increased, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, as described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the game of the "ART state", the ART continuous lottery (ART addition flag lottery) is performed for each game (for each unit game). Then, if the ART continuation lottery is won (the ART of the next set is confirmed) and the number of games remains in the set, the number of ART games is added to the lottery in the remaining games.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the ART continuous lottery is won in the game in the middle of one set of ART game period, the subsequent games are not mere digestion games, and therefore, until the one set of games is completed. It is possible to have the player play the game while maintaining the interest of the game.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the condition of the additional lottery for the number of ART games to be performed after the ART continuation is confirmed by the ART continuation lottery in mode 1 (low continuation probability lottery) is the ART continuation lottery in mode 2 or 3. Preferential treatment is given to the conditions of the additional lottery for the number of ART games performed after the ART continuation is confirmed by (high continuation probability lottery) (see FIGS. 73 and 74). Therefore, in the present embodiment, in particular, in the "ART first hit state" in which the ART continuous lottery (low continuation probability lottery) of the mode 1 is performed, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the sub-game state shifts from the "ART first hit state" to the "ART high continuation state", the ART continuation probability becomes high (83%) in the "ART high continuation state", and the ART Since there is a high possibility that the game can be continued multiple times, the interest of the game in the "ART state" can be further enhanced. Further, when the continuation probability of ART in the "ART first hit state" is set low as in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the "ART first hit state" can be set high, so that the game for winning the ART It is possible to raise the expectation of the person.

In addition, if the continuation probability of ART (probability of winning the privilege) is set high in the "ART first hit state", there is a risk of causing a loss to the game store side, but in this embodiment, the "ART first hit state" Since the continuation probability of ART (probability of winning a privilege) is set low, such a problem can be solved.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of games added by the additional lottery of the number of ART games in the "7-match pseudo-bonus" reaches the predetermined number, the "7-match pseudo-bonus" ends. By the additional lottery of the predetermined number of games performed later, it is possible to increase the number of games in the "ART high continuation state" and increase the amount of medals that can be obtained. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game during the "ART high continuation state".

[Other effects]
As shown in FIGS. 77 and 78, in the present embodiment, the “AT winning” is determined by the map winning lottery in the “normal state”, and the combination of symbols related to the “RT3 lip” is displayed on the winning determination line. In that case, the sub-game state shifts from the "normal state" to the "ART state"("ART first hit state"). On the other hand, when the "7-match bonus win" is determined by the map win lottery in the "normal state" and the combination of symbols related to the "7 lip" is displayed on the winning judgment line, the sub-game state is "normal". It shifts from "state" to "7-match pseudo-bonus", and after digesting "7-match pseudo-bonus", shifts to "ART state"("ART first hit state" or "ART high continuation state").

That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that triggers the transition of the sub-game state from the "normal state" to the "ART state" via the "7-match pseudo-bonus" is the sub-game state of the "normal state". It is different from the combination of symbols that triggers the direct transition from "" to "ART state". Therefore, in the present embodiment, the difference between the former transition route in the sub-game state and the latter transition route can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the present embodiment, the RT gaming state (“RT3 gaming state”) of the “7-match pseudo-bonus” is made the same as the RT gaming state of the “ART state”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress an increase in the table data to be prepared.

<Modification example>
The configuration and operation of the gaming machine (pachislot machine 1) according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be included as long as it does not deviate from the gist of the present invention described in the claims. Here, a modification of the present invention will be described.

In the modified example, as in the above embodiment, when the sub-game state is the "normal state", the lock / accessory effect is frequently used, and when the sub-game state is the "ART state", the lock / accessory is used. No production.

In order to execute the above operation, in the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the RT game state has shifted to the RT2 game state, and the presence / absence of the lock / character effect is switched (on / off control of the movable character permission flag). ) Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the modified example, when the reels are stopped in a predetermined push order (when the push order is correct), the corresponding symbol combination is always displayed, and there is a possibility that the corresponding symbol combination cannot be displayed in other push orders. Based on the judgment result of whether or not a certain specific combination is displayed, the presence / absence of the lock / accessory effect is switched.

Specifically, in this example, the small winning combination related to the "bell" (the "bell" that may display "bell spill" depending on the pushing order) is internally won, and the "bell" is related. Based on the judgment result of whether or not the symbol combination can be displayed, the presence / absence of the lock / accessory effect is switched. As described in the transition flow of the RT game state in FIG. 76, when the symbol combination related to “bell spill” is displayed, the RT game state shifts to the RT1 game state. That is, when the symbol combination related to "bell spill" is displayed, the sub-game state shifts to the "normal state" in which the lock / character effect is frequently used. Therefore, the presence or absence of the "bell" display (winning), which may display the "bell spill" depending on the pressing order, can be used to determine the presence or absence of the lock / character effect.

In this example, when a symbol combination related to a specific "bell" is displayed with a specific "bell" internally won, it is determined that the sub-game state is the "ART state" and the game state is locked. -Set to the game state where the character production does not work. In this case, for example, a game state is set in which the map is erased or the lottery process of the lock / character effect is stopped. On the other hand, if the symbol combination related to the specific "bell" is not displayed in the state where the specific "bell" is internally won (when the symbol combination related to the "bell spill" is displayed), the sub-game state is changed. It is determined that the navigation is not activated, that is, the "normal state", and the game state is set to the game state in which the lock / character effect can be executed. In this case, in the same manner as in the above embodiment, lottery processing for locking / accessory production, map setting, and the like are performed.

In this example, if a symbol combination related to a specific "bell" is displayed in a predetermined game during the game period of lock / character production based on the map, the map currently being executed is turned off. You may. In addition, when a symbol combination related to "bell spill" is displayed in a predetermined game during the game period of lock / character production based on the map, for example, the next game regardless of the timing of occurrence of lock based on the map. You may want to generate a lock with.

Next, the control method for realizing the switching operation of the lock / accessory effect in this example described above will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In this example, various processes other than the post-rotation process and the post-stop map setting process are the same as the corresponding various processes described in the above embodiment. Therefore, here, the post-rotation process and the post-stop map The contents of the setting process will be described, and the description of other various processes will be omitted.

[Processing after stopping rotation]
First, with reference to FIG. 126, the post-rotation processing of this example performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 79) will be described. In this example, the post-rotation processing described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. In addition, in the post-rotation processing in this example, when the symbol combination related to "bell" is displayed, the state in which the lock / accessory effect is not performed is set (the movable accessory permission flag is turned off). , When the symbol combination related to "Bell spill" is displayed, the state in which the lock / character effect can be activated is set (the movable character permission flag is turned on). That is, in this example, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a switching means (lock effect switching means) for whether or not to perform the lock / accessory effect.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S591). That is, in this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the "ART state" is terminated and the sub-game state is shifted to the "normal state" when the symbol combination related to the "bell spill" is displayed. In S591, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has not shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S591 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S593 described later.

On the other hand, in S591, when the main CPU 51 determines that the RT gaming state has shifted from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S591 is YES), the main CPU 51 uses the sub-management state transition lottery described with reference to FIG. Process (S592). That is, the main CPU 51 displays the symbol combination related to the "bell spill", and when the "ART state" ends, the sub-management state transition lottery is performed.

Next, after the processing of S592, or when the determination in S591 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the map is currently being executed (S593). That is, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the current game is being executed with the map set. When the main CPU 51 determines in S593 that the map is not being executed (when the determination in S593 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S595 described later.

On the other hand, in S593, when the main CPU 51 determines that the map is being executed (when the determination in S593 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the map setting process after stopping (S594). The details of the post-stop map setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 127 described later.

Next, after the processing of S594, or when the determination of S593 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to the "bell" is displayed (S595).

In S595, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to the "bell" is displayed (when the determination in S595 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the movable accessory permission flag (S596). By this process, the game state of the next game is set to a state in which the lock / character effect is not performed. Then, after the processing of S596, the main CPU 51 ends the processing after stopping the rotation, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S595, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to "bell" is not displayed (when the determination in S595 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the symbol combination related to "bell spill" is displayed. (S597).

In S597, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to "bell spill" is not displayed (when the determination in S597 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the processing after the rotation is stopped, and performs the processing in the main flow (when the processing is performed. Move to S19 (see FIG. 79).

On the other hand, in S597, when the main CPU 51 determines that the symbol combination related to "bell spill" is displayed (when the determination in S597 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the movable accessory permission flag (S598). By this process, the game state of the next game is set to the state in which the lock / character effect is performed. Then, after the processing of S598, the main CPU 51 ends the processing after the rotation of the cylinder is stopped, and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 79).

[Map setting process after stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 127, the post-stop map setting process performed in S594 in the flowchart (see FIG. 107) of the post-stop rotation process of this example will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of map games is "0" (S601). In S601, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is not "0" (when the determination in S601 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the map setting process after stopping, and performs the process after stopping the rotation (FIG. (Refer to 126), move to S595.

On the other hand, in S601, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of map games is "0" (when the determination in S601 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the holding flag is on (S602). ..

In S602, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is not on (when the determination in S602 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the map setting process after the stop, and performs the process after the rotation stop (see FIG. 126). Move to S595. On the other hand, in S602, when the main CPU 51 determines that the holding flag is on (when the determination in S602 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns off the holding flag (S603).

Next, after the processing of S603, the main CPU 51 performs the map game number lottery processing described with reference to FIG. 91 (S604). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the lock setting process after the third stop described with reference to FIG. 92 (S605). By the processing of S604 and S605, the game state is set to the state in which the lock / accessory effect based on the held map can be operated. Then, after the process of S605, the main CPU 51 ends the post-stop map setting process, and shifts the process to S595 of the post-rotation stop process (see FIG. 126).

[Various effects]
In the modified example, the probability that the symbol combination related to "bell" is not displayed (probability that the symbol combination related to "bell spill" is displayed) in the game state ("normal state") in which the pressing order at the time of winning "bell" is not navigated. ) Is high, so the probability that rock / character production will be performed increases. On the other hand, in the game state (“ART state”) in which the reel pushing order for displaying the symbol combination related to the “bell” is navigated, the lock / accessory effect is not performed. That is, in this example, as in the above embodiment, the lock is often used when the sub-game state is the "normal state", and the lock is not performed when the sub-game state is the "ART state". ..

Therefore, also in this example, as in the above embodiment, the game time per unit game in the "normal state" is longer than the game time per unit game in the "ART state" by the amount of the lock time. That is, in this example, the game time per unit game can be changed according to the sub-game state. Specifically, the game time per unit game in the "normal state" can be extended, and the game time per unit game in the "ART state" can be shortened. Therefore, in this example, the player can feel that the amount of medals inserted per unit time in the "normal state" is small, and that the amount of medals earned per unit time in the "ART state" is large. Can be made to.

Further, in pachislot 1, the sub-game state is often staying in the "normal state", and the game in the "normal state" tends to be monotonous. However, in this example, as in the above embodiment, since the lock / accessory effect based on the map is performed in the "normal state", it is possible to prevent the game in the "normal state" from becoming monotonous.

That is, also in this example, as in the above embodiment, the game is not monotonous in the "normal state", and the increase in the medal acquisition speed can be experienced in the "ART state". It can enhance the interest.

1 ... Pachislot (game machine), 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Display window, 17L ... Left stop button, 17C ... Middle stop button, 17R ... Right stop button, 22 ... Movable decoration Member (movable accessory), 41 ... main control circuit, 42 ... sub control circuit, 51 ... main CPU, 81 ... sub CPU

Claims (3)

A gaming machine having a normal state and a notification game state for notifying information that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state as a state for playing a game.
A notification game determination means for determining whether or not to set the notification game state, and
If I Ri before Symbol notifying the gaming state to the determination of the notification game determination means is made by first performing a first notification gaming state, a second notification gaming state after the first notification gaming state is performed The first means of continuing the notification game to be performed, and
With
In a predetermined section where the second notified game state is performed, it is possible to determine each game and the addition of the game value related to the notified game state.
When it is first decided to add the game value in the predetermined section in which the second notified game state is performed, the notified game state of the section corresponding to the predetermined fixed value is set to the predetermined section. It was decided to start after the end of the second notified game state, and it was decided to add the game value in the remaining section of the predetermined section after the next unit game of the unit game in which the decision was made. In that case, it is decided to add the indefinite value determined by lottery to the remaining section of the predetermined section .
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to determine the addition of the game value related to the second notified game state performed after the first notified game state during the first notified game state . In the first notified game state, the addition of the game value related to the first notified game state is not determined.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that. During the first notification game state, it is possible to acquire the right to add a fixed value of the second notification game state performed after the first notification game state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that.

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