JP6832900B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine.

Conventionally, it is detected that a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged on each surface, game medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "medals, etc.") are inserted, and the start lever is operated by the player. Detects that the start switch that requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels and the stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are pressed by the player, and requests that the rotation of the corresponding reel be stopped. It has a stop switch that outputs a signal and a stepping motor that is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of reels and transmits each driving force to each reel. When it is detected that the start lever has been operated, the start switch is used. The stepping motor is driven and controlled based on the signal output by, each reel is rotated, and a lottery is performed based on a random number value (hereinafter, the result of the lottery is referred to as an "internal winning combination"), and a stop button. When it detects that the reel has been operated, it drives and controls the stepping motor based on the output signal by the internal winning combination and the stop switch, and stops each reel during rotation. It is called a so-called pachislot machine equipped with a control unit. The game machine to be played is known.

Further, in recent years, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is known a gaming machine capable of executing a contradiction notification to the effect that a bonus combination different from the winning bonus combination has been won when the bonus combination is won.

Specifically, in a game in which the winning of the second bonus combination is carried over, if the predetermined combination and the specific combination are duplicated, the specific stop switch for stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination on the effective line is specified. The operation order is notified (so-called "push order notification"), and the contradiction notification that the first bonus combination is won is performed.

Here, in the game machine shown in Patent Document 1, in the game in which the predetermined combination and the specific combination are duplicated, when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the predetermined combination is always the effective line. Since it is configured to stop, it is possible to prevent the fairness of the game from being impaired even if the contradiction is notified.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-86009

However, since the interest in notification is different for each player, there are many players who find it troublesome to notify the contradiction of the winning role as shown in Patent Document 1, even if it does not impair the fairness of the game. In addition, it is considered that there are some players who are not interested in such contradiction notification in the first place. Therefore, for these players, there is a problem that such a contradiction notification does not produce any appealing effect and may not lead to an improvement in the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a player from being misunderstood even when performing a temporary stop effect.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is a gaming machine including a symbol display means for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows and a main control means, and the main control means serves as an internal winning combination. The stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol and the stop control means according to the internal winning combination determining means for determining the above, the stop operation of the player, and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means. When the variable display of the symbol is stopped by, a plurality of profit-giving means for giving a profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols, and at least a first RT state (RT0 gaming state) and a second RT state (RT1 gaming state). The RT state control means which has the RT state of the above and controls to any of the RT states and the RT state controlled by the RT state control means are at least the first game state (normal game state) and the second game. A game state control means that has a plurality of game states including a state (pseudo-bonus matching waiting state) and a third game state (pseudo-BB (RB) state) and controls the game state, and the second game. The game state control means includes a temporary stop effect control means capable of executing a temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the combination of special symbols in the symbol display means according to the execution trigger being established in the state. In the second RT state, it is possible to control any of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state, and a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the first gaming state. It is possible to shift to the second gaming state according to the situation, and it is possible to shift to the third gaming state according to the execution of the temporary stop effect in the second gaming state. The first gaming state and the second gaming state are gaming states in which the procedure for stopping operation of the player is not notified, and the third gaming state is a gaming state in which the procedure for stopping operation of the player is notified. The first game state is a game state in which the execution trigger is not established, and the combination of the special symbols is not defined as a combination of symbols to which a profit can be given by the profit-giving means in the second game state. It is characterized by that.
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention, when the temporary stop effect control means executes the temporary stop effect, the temporarily stopped special symbol is held while vibrating, and the symbol display means. When the one row in the above is temporarily stopped, the control information referred to for holding the one row while vibrating, and when the other row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the other row is concerned. When the one row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped by referring to the control information referred to for holding the one row while vibrating, and the timing for vibrating the one row. , It is possible to make the timing of vibrating the other row different from the timing when the other row is temporarily stopped in the symbol display means, and it is referred to in order to hold the one row while vibrating. The control information to be performed and the control information to be referred to for holding the other columns while vibrating are set values for switching the fluctuation direction of the symbol with respect to the count value of the timer which is periodically updated. Is set to a different value.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) that display a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and an internal winning combination determining means (for example, main) for determining an internal winning combination. The internal lottery process by the CPU 31), the symbol variation start control means (for example, the reel rotation start process and the reel control process by the main CPU 31) that start the symbol variation by rotating the plurality of reels, and the plurality of reels. When the symbol variation stop control means (for example, reel stop control process and reel control process by the main CPU 31) and the symbol variation stop control means stop the symbol variation by stopping the rotation, the symbol variation is stopped. Profit-giving means (for example, medal payout processing and freeze execution processing by the main CPU 31) for giving profit according to the combination of stopped symbols, and notification means for notifying the player of a plurality of types of information (for example, reel 3L). , 3C, 3R and back lamps 5L, 5C, 5R), and the notification control means (for example, main CPU 31 and sub CPU 81) that controls the notification performed by the notification means, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game is played for a predetermined period. A gaming machine including a freeze execution means for executing a freeze at which progress is stopped, wherein the notification means is a first information notification for notifying first information which is information regarding a procedure for a player's stop operation. The means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and a second information notifying means (for example, back lamps 5L, 5C, 5R) for notifying second information different from the first information are included. The notification control means includes a first notification control means (for example, the main CPU 31) that controls the notification performed by the first information notification means, and a second notification control means (for example) that controls the notification performed by the second information notification means. For example, the sub CPU 81) and the first information notification means are the plurality of reels, and the first notification control means is the plurality of reels when the freeze is executed by the freeze execution means. Control is performed so that the first information is notified according to the order of starting rotation of the reels (for example, special random delay processing by the main CPU 31), and the second information notification means corresponds to each of the plurality of reels. The second notification control means causes the plurality of light emitting means to emit light in a specific light emitting mode in an order different from the order of starting the rotation of the plurality of reels. And the second information is It is characterized in that control is performed so as to be notified (for example, contradiction navigation effect processing by the sub CPU 81).

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first information is notified by the order of rotation start of the plurality of reels, and the second information is transmitted by the order of the plurality of light emitting means emitting light in a specific light emitting mode. Be notified. Then, by configuring the contradiction notification to be performed by changing the order thereof, it is possible to ensure that the player can enjoy a plurality of pieces of information with a simple configuration. Therefore, it is possible to perform contradiction notification with a high appeal effect without causing the player to feel annoyed.

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention further includes a lottery state transition control means (for example, processing at the time of establishment of the effect winning opportunity by the main CPU 31) for transition control of a plurality of lottery states having different probability of establishing a specific condition. The 2 notification control means has a sequence of starting rotation of the plurality of reels when the first information is notified by the first information notification means, and a lottery state shifted by the lottery state transition control means. Based on this, the order in which the plurality of light emitting means are made to emit light in the specific light emitting mode is determined (for example, the contradiction navigation effect processing by the sub CPU 81), and the notification means is notified by the first information notification means. Depending on the degree of inconsistency between the information and the second information notified by the second information notification means, the lottery state transferred by the lottery state transition control means is notified (for example, a navigation contradiction by the main CPU 31 and the sub CPU 81). It is characterized by (execution of production).

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the transition to an advantageous state favorable to the player is caused by the degree of contradiction between the order in which the plurality of reels start rotating and the order in which the plurality of light emitting means emit light in a specific light emitting mode. By configuring the notification of the lottery state that is closely related to be performed by the contradiction notification, it is possible to give an important meaning to the contradiction notification in a situation that does not affect the progress of the game. Therefore, it is possible to perform contradiction notification with a high appeal effect without causing the player to feel annoyed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from being misunderstood even when performing a temporary stop effect.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an overall perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view in the state which the protection panel and the front panel of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention are removed. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure which mainly consists of the main control board of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration mainly composed of the sub-control board shown in FIG. It is a transition figure of the gaming state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement table stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code table in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the bonus combination stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on the replay combination stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table which concerns on a small combination stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for general game state stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table for RB game state stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination decision table for a bonus stored in the main ROM. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the winning combination with respect to the internal winning combination and the stop operation order in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the carry-over combination storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the effect game state storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the effect lottery state storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a figure which shows the effect winning opportunity storage area allocated to the main RAM. It is a transition figure of the effect game state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the explanation of the effect lottery state in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows various data used in the pseudo stop effect in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pseudo stop position in the pseudo stop effect in the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on processing which is executed in the main control processing shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 31. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 31. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a freeze lottery process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. 31. It is a flowchart which shows the freeze execution process which is executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo stop effect processing executed in the freeze execution processing shown in FIG. 36. It is a flowchart which shows the AT management process executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the lock execution process which is executed in the main control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of the main CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the input port check process which is executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 40. It is a flowchart which shows the communication data transmission process executed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 40. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process of the sub CPU which comprises the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp control task which is activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 43. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task which is activated in the power-on process shown in FIG. 43. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task which is started in the mother task which was started by the power-on process shown in FIG. 43. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process executed in the main board communication task shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process executed in the command analysis process shown in FIG. 47. It is a figure which shows the example of the navigation contradiction effect in the pachislot machine which concerns on the modification of the Embodiment of this invention.

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

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

The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination. That is, the internal winning combination determining means has a predetermined winning probability from among a plurality of combinations based on the detection of the start operation of the unit game with respect to the start lever 6 by the start switch 6S (see FIG. 4) (establishment of a predetermined start condition). To determine the internal winning role.

By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, replay operation, bonus operation, etc. are given to the player, and other so-called "losses". Such things are provided.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 can control that the progress of the game is stopped. For convenience, the control that stops the progress of the game executed at the start of the game is called "freeze", and the control that stops the progress of the game executed at the end of the game is called "lock". That is, "freeze" is a control in which the progress of the game is stopped in the sense that the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is not effective for a predetermined period after the start lever 6 is operated. The term "lock" means that after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated, the BET operation or the operation to the start lever 6, which will be described later, is not effective within a predetermined period. Is a control that stops the progress of. Of course, the trigger of "freeze" or "lock" is not limited to the above, and is determined in advance after, for example, the start lever 6 is operated and any of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated. During the period, control may be performed so that the subsequent operations are not effective.

In addition, whether or not the internal winning combination determining means (main CPU31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and performs "freeze" or "lock" in place of the internal winning combination or together with the internal winning combination. It may be decided. At that time, whether to extract a plurality of random numbers, determine the internal winning combination based on one of the random values, and perform "freeze" or "lock" based on the other random value. It may be decided whether or not.

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

Here, in the pachi-slot machine 1, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R within a specified time (190 msec) from the time when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed. .. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within the specified time is called the "number of sliding pieces", and the maximum number thereof is equivalent to four symbols (maximum number of sliding pieces). ). The maximum number of sliding pieces is not limited to four symbols, and can be set as appropriate.

When the internal winning combination that permits the display of the symbol combination related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time to activate the winning line (hereinafter, the winning line). The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces so as to be displayed as much as possible along the "effective line").

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

Further, when the determined internal winning combination changes the combination of symbols displayed according to the predetermined stop operation order, the reel stop control means also changes the predetermined stop operation order. With reference to this, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C and 3R.

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

That is, when the change of the symbol is stopped by the reel stop control means, the winning determination means determines the winning or non-winning of the winning combination based on the combination of the symbols stopped on the effective line.

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

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

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

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above, other lottery processing, for example, a random value for production (hereinafter, random value for production) is extracted. Will be done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the pachi-slot machine 1, a dot display 100 composed of a plurality of LEDs and a front panel 110 arranged in front of the dot display 100 are described as examples of the effect executing means, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, for example, an image display device (liquid crystal panel, organic EL panel), a touch panel, a movable effect device called a so-called accessory, and a combination thereof may be adopted.

[Structure of pachislot machine]
This concludes the description of the functional flow of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment with the protective panel 5 and the front panel 110 removed.

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

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

Further, inside the protective panel 5, as shown in FIG. 3, a dot display 100 in which a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are arranged in a horizontally long rectangular shape is provided in a substantially central upper portion. A horizontally long rectangular front panel 110 (see FIG. 1) is arranged between the dot display 100 and the protective panel 5.

The front panel 110 is configured to be able to transmit light from the LED of the dot display 100 in a part or all of the front panel 110, and for example, it is possible to produce an effect suggesting the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player. The design to be used is applied to the front side of the panel.

This symbol is given a predetermined color and is illuminated by the dot display 100 to notify the player of information regarding the stop operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R via the transparent protective panel 5. Can be done. Such control of the dot display 100 is executed by the sub CPU 81 described later.

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

The dot display 100 is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs in a horizontally long rectangular shape substantially the same as the shape of the front panel 110 at equal intervals. The dot display 100 illuminates an arbitrary portion of the design applied to the front panel 110 from the back by lighting (blinking) an LED at an arbitrary portion.

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

Below the reel illuminator 102, vertically long rectangular display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided, which constitute a symbol display means for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, which will be described later. There is. The center line 8 in the middle stage is defined for the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R.

Hereinafter, the center line 8 is also referred to as a winning line 8. The winning line 8 is activated by operating the MAX bet button 11 and the 1-bet button 12 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 22. That is, in the present embodiment, the center line 8 is an effective line.

The operation of the MAX bet button 11 and the 1-bet button 12 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal to perform a game) are hereinafter referred to as "BET operation". Further, in the present embodiment, the BET operation of only one medal is referred to as "hanging one", the BET operation of only two medals is called "hanging two", and the BET operation of only three medals is called "hanging three". ".

Therefore, for example, the term "number of inserted medals" includes both the number of inserted sheets inserted by operating the MAX bet button 11 and the 1-bet button 12 and the number of inserted sheets actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. In addition, if the player wins the replay role in the previous unit game, the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game will be automatically inserted in this unit game. Included in "Number of input".

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

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

Further, although not shown, back lamps 5L, 5C, and 5R for individually illuminating each reel band from the back side thereof are provided on the back side of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

An information display 14 is provided below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The information display 14 is provided with an LED (not shown) that lights up according to the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter, the number of inserted medals).

Further, the information display 14 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits), and the like. Is provided with a digital display (not shown) that digitally displays the information to the player.

Further, a pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the information display 14. Within the horizontal plane of the pedestal portion 10, a medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side, and a MAX bet button 11 and a 1-bet button 12 are provided on the left side. Inside the MAX bet button 11, a bet button LED 108 (see FIG. 5) that lights up when a medal can be inserted is provided.

By pressing and operating the MAX bet button 11, the number of medals used for one unit game (one game) is inserted. For example, three medals are inserted by pressing the MAX bet button 11. On the other hand, one medal is inserted each time the 1-bet button 12 is pressed once.

On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, a settlement button 13 is provided to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by operating a push button. By switching the settlement button 13, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front surface, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16.

On the right side of the settlement button 13, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated by the tilting operation of the player, and the start as a start operation means for starting the variable display of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The lever 6 is attached so as to be tiltable within a predetermined angle range.

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

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

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

[Circuit configuration of pachislot machines]
This concludes the description of the structure of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control board 71, a sub control board 72, an external centralized terminal board 73 electrically connected to these, and a peripheral device (actuator).

<Main control board>
FIG. 4 shows an electrical configuration mainly composed of a main control board 71 of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

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

In the main ROM 32, a control program executed by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 25 and the like, a data table such as an internal lottery table (see FIGS. 7 to 15 and the like), and various control commands (commands) are sent to the sub control board 72. Data and the like for transmission are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (see FIGS. 17 to 26, etc.) for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

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

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

(Peripherals and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and a medal payout device (hereinafter referred to as a hopper) 40.
Further, the input / output ports of the microcomputer 30 include a motor drive circuit 39 and a hopper drive circuit 41 for controlling the operation of each peripheral device, a reel position detection circuit 50, a payout completion signal circuit 51, an external centralized terminal board 73, and the like. Various circuits such as the door relay board 74 and various boards are connected.

The motor drive circuit 39 constitutes a symbol changing means and controls the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, the motor drive circuit 39 changes the symbols displayed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the establishment of the predetermined start conditions.

The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit according to each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. Here, the reel index is information indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation.

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

The main CPU 31 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R after detecting the reel index. As a result, the main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reels have rotated).

Normally, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the time from when the start lever 6 is operated until the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate normally (hereinafter, simply referred to as "reel operating time") is the time when the wait time described later is not taken into consideration. , Almost 0 seconds. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 can execute a "freeze" that takes a longer reel operation time than usual.

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

(External centralized terminal board)
The external centralized terminal board 73 is input with signals such as the number of medals inserted / paid out from the main control board 71, the number of games played, and information on whether or not the bonus is activated, and displays the signals such as the number of games played and the number of bonus operations. Output to an external display or the host computer of the amusement park. The external display is installed above, for example, the pachislot machine 1, updates the display in conjunction with the progress of the number of games and the bonus operation, and notifies the bonus operation by a lamp or the like.

Here, the medal insertion signal is a signal that enables recognition of medal insertion and is output when the start lever 6 is operated. The medal payout signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize the medal payout or the replay, and is output when the medal is paid out (including credit storage) or when the replay is activated.

(Door relay board)
The door relay board 74 is a board that relays wiring between the main control board 71 and various buttons, switches, and information display 14. Further, the door relay board 74 is connected to the sub-control board 72 via the sub-relay board 75. The door relay board 74 is connected so that information can be transmitted only to the sub-relay board 75, and the information is not transmitted from the sub-relay board 75. As a result, information can be transmitted between the main control board 71 and the sub control board 72 only from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72 in one-way communication.

A start switch 6S, a stop switch 7S, a medal sensor 42S, a MAX bet switch 11S, a 1-bet switch 12S, and a settlement switch 13S are connected to the door relay board 74.

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

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

Further, the 1-bet switch 12S detects that the 1-bet button 12 is pressed by the player. The main CPU 31 activates the winning line 8 based on the detection results of the medal sensor 42S or the MAX bet switch 11S and the 1-bet switch 12S. Further, the settlement switch 13S detects that the settlement button 13 has been pressed by the player.

Further, the door relay board 74 is provided inside each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the stop button internal LEDs 107L, 107C, 107R for displaying the acceptance status of these, and an information display for displaying information on the number of medals. 14 is connected.

It should be noted that various buttons, switches and the information display 14 may be directly connected to the main control board 71 without providing the door relay board 74, or may be connected to the main control board 71 or the door relay board 74. Various buttons, switches, and the like are not limited to those described in this embodiment.

<Sub-control board>
FIG. 5 shows an electrical configuration mainly composed of a sub-control board 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The sub-control board 72 is electrically connected to the main control board 71, and executes processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on a command transmitted from the main control board 71.

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

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 shown in FIG. 35 or the like in response to the command transmitted from the main control board 71.

The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control board 71. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

The control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control board 71 and determining and registering the effect content (effect data) based on the communication content, a dot display 100, and a reel upper display. Instrument 101, reel illuminator 102, reel effect indicator 103, side effect indicator 104, bet button LED 108, lamp control task to control light output by back lamps 5L, 5C, 5R, sound output by speakers 9L, 9R. Includes sound control tasks and the like to control.

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

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

Further, the sub-control board 72 is connected to the sub-relay board 75, and is connected to various peripheral devices via the sub-relay board 75. Peripheral devices connected to the sub-relay board 75 include a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, a bed button LED 108 and a back lamp 5L. There are 5C and 5R. Further, speakers 9L and 9R are connected to the sub-control board 72.
The operation of these peripheral devices and the like is controlled by the sub-control board 72.

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

Further, the sub CPU 81 has a dot display 100, a reel upper display 101, a reel illuminator 102, a reel effect display 103, a side effect display 104, and each back lamp 5L, 5C, according to the lamp data specified by the effect content. Turns on and off 5R.

For example, the sub CPU 81 emits light from the upper part of the backlight section, the middle LED of the backlight section, the lower LED of the backlight section, and the left side light emission provided for each of the back lamps 5L, 5C, and 5R according to the LED data specified by the effect content. Upper part LED, left side light emitting part middle LED, left side light emitting part lower LED, right side light emitting part upper LED, right side light emitting part middle LED, right side light emitting part lower LED, dot display 100, etc. are lit, blinking and extinguished. Controls.

That is, each of the back lamps 5L, 5C, and 5R is individually turned on, blinking, and turned off from the back side of each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R by turning on, blinking, and turning off the upper LED of the backlight portion, the middle LED of the backlight portion, and the lower LED of the backlight portion. It is possible to produce a light emitting effect. In addition, from the left side of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the left side light emitting part upper LED, the left side light emitting part middle LED, and the left side light emitting part lower LED are turned on, blinked, and turned off to individually produce an effect by emitting light. It is possible. In addition, from the right side of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the right side light emitting part upper LED, the right side light emitting part middle LED, and the right side light emitting part lower LED are turned on, blinked, and turned off to individually produce an effect by emitting light. It is possible.

The peripheral devices and the like described above may be directly connected to the sub-control board 72 without providing the sub-relay board 75, and the peripheral devices and the like connected to the sub-control board 72 or the sub-relay board 75 may be connected to the sub-control board 72. It is not limited to that described in this embodiment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81 is in an advantageous state in which, when a specific condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 81 notifies the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous to the player based on the determined internal winning combination. Configure the advantageous state transition granting means to shift to. Here, the advantageous state is hereinafter referred to as "AT".

[Transition of game state]
The main CPU 31 shifts two gaming states, a general gaming state (RT0 gaming state or RT1 gaming state) and a BB gaming state (RB gaming state), as the gaming state of the pachislot machine 1.

<Transition of general game state>
As shown in FIG. 6, the main CPU 31 takes either the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state as the general gaming state. In the RT0 gaming state, when the bonus combination (BB in the present embodiment), which is the operating combination of the bonus, is internally won, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state.

The RT0 gaming state is a replay low probability state (low RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replay winning combination, which is the operating combination of the replay, is relatively lower than that of the RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state is a replay high probability state (high RT gaming state) in which the winning probability of the replay combination is relatively higher than that of the RT0 gaming state.

Here, the RT1 gaming state does not directly shift to the RT0 gaming state, but the BB is won in the RT1 gaming state, the BB gaming state shifts to the BB gaming state, and the BB gaming state ends, so that the RT0 gaming state is resumed. It will be migrated.

In addition, the BB is always in an internal winning state from the internal winning to the winning. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a "BB carry-over state". That is, in the present embodiment, the RT1 gaming state and the BB carry-over state have an equivalent relationship.

The RT1 game state is not an RT managed by the number of games, but a game state in which the game shifts only when the above-mentioned transition conditions are satisfied. In that sense, the RT1 gaming state is infinite RT.

<Transition of BB game state>
Further, when the BB wins a prize, the main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the BB gaming state. In the present embodiment, the BB game state is always controlled during the RB game state, and when the BB end condition is satisfied, specifically, a specified number of medals in the BB game state (75 sheets in the present embodiment). ) Is paid out, the BB game state and the RB game state are terminated, and the game shifts to the RT0 game state.

In the present embodiment, as shown in the internal lottery table for the general game state described later in FIG. 12, in the RT1 game state, one of the internal winning combinations is always determined by the lottery. .. That is, the unit game in which the BB carry-over state is not won in any of the small wins or the replay wins will occur only in the unit game in which the BB is internally won. Further, the internal winning combination can be roughly divided into a replay combination, a small combination, and a bonus combination, but as shown in FIG. 16 described later, in the present embodiment, the replay combination and the small combination are more than the BB. It is configured to be preferentially stopped and displayed.

Therefore, if the BB is internally won, but the BB cannot be won in the unit game, the entire memory is stored until a predetermined initialization condition is satisfied (for example, a backup error of the main RAM 33 at the time of turning on the power). (Initialization of area) RT1 The game state will continue.

[Data table stored in the main ROM]
7 to 15 show various data tables and the like stored in the main ROM 32.

<Design arrangement table>
The symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 represents an arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbol arrangement table defines the correspondence between the 20 symbol positions "0" to "19" and the symbols corresponding to each of these symbol positions.

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

The types of patterns are "Red 7", "BAR", "Replay", "Bell", "Watermelon A", "Watermelon B", "Cherry A", "Cherry B", "Green Blank" and "Yellow". Includes "blank".

Here, "watermelon A" and "watermelon B", and "cherry A" and "cherry B" need only be able to be identified as having different symbols internally by the main CPU 31, and in the present embodiment, it is sufficient. , The symbol can be recognized by the player as if it were the same symbol. Hereinafter, "watermelon A" and "watermelon B" are collectively referred to as "watermelon", and "cherry A" and "cherry B" are also collectively referred to as "cherry".

<Design code table>
As shown in FIG. 8, each symbol arranged on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is specified by a symbol code table, and in the present embodiment, it is distinguished by 2 bytes (16 bits) of data. The symbol code table shown in FIG. 8 represents a symbol code as data for identifying the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

For example, the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG. 7 has been described as representing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, but is actually stored in the main ROM 32. The symbol arrangement table represents an arrangement of symbol codes for specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R.

In the present embodiment, the symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 are "Red 7", "BAR", "Replay", "Bell", "Watermelon A", "Watermelon B", "Cherry A", as described above. There are 10 types of "cherry B", "green blank" and "yellow blank".

In the symbol code table, "1" is assigned as the symbol code for the "red 7" symbol. Further, "2" is assigned as a symbol code for the "BAR" symbol. In addition, "3" is assigned as a symbol code for the "replay" symbol.

Similarly, "4" to "10" are used as symbol codes for the symbols "bell", "watermelon A", "watermelon B", "cherry A", "cherry B", "green blank" and "yellow blank". Each is assigned.

<Design combination table>
In the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the winning operation flag and the number of payouts are associated with the combination of symbols identified by the storage area identification data represented by 11 bytes.

The winning operation flag is data assigned corresponding to a combination of unique symbols for representing a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "winning combination"), and includes 1-byte (8-bit) data and a storage area type. I'm out. The storage area type is data for distinguishing 1-byte data.
The 1-byte data includes data corresponding to a combination of a plurality of symbols. The combination of each symbol is distinguished by the storage area type and the 1-byte data.

In the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, in order to make the invention easier to understand, the name (content) of the winning combination is associated with the winning operation flag for each combination of symbols.

The payout number is data indicating the number of medals to be paid out to the player corresponding to each combination of symbols. When the combination of symbols lined up along the effective line matches the "combination of symbols" in the symbol combination table, the number of medals ejected or credits driven by the hopper device 34 is counted based on the corresponding number of payouts. Credit counters are added.

FIG. 9 shows a symbol combination table related to the bonus combination. If the combination of the symbols of "Red 7-Cherry B-Red 7" representing the winning combination called "BB" is displayed along the valid line in the general gaming state (RT1 gaming state), the medal There is no payout, but it means that you have won the BB. That is, if "BB" wins a prize while in the general gaming state (RT1 gaming state), the game shifts to the BB gaming state.

FIG. 10 shows a symbol combination table related to the replay combination. When the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 10 is displayed along the valid line, it means that the medal is not paid out, but the winning combination of the re-game is won. That is, if the replay combination wins, the replay can be performed in the next game.

In FIG. 10, when a combination of "replay-replay-replay" symbols representing a winning combination called "middle rip" is displayed along the effective line, "replay-replay-replay" is displayed in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Replay" is complete.

When the combination of "Watermelon A-Bell-Bell" symbols, which is called "Lower Lip", is displayed along the effective line, "Replay" is displayed in the lower row in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Align.

When a combination of "bell-replay-bell" symbols, which is called "cross-down lip" and represents a winning combination, is displayed along the effective line, "replay" is displayed downward to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Are available.

When a combination of "Watermelon A-Replay-BAR" symbols, which is called "Cross-up Lip 1" and represents a winning combination, is displayed along the effective line, "Cross-up Lip 1" is displayed upward to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Replay" is complete. "Cross-up lip 2" is the same as "Cross-up lip 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "Bell-Watermelon A-BAR" representing the winning combination called "Upper Lip 1" is displayed along the valid line, "Replay" is displayed in the upper row in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Are available. "Upper lip 2" to "Upper lip 8" are the same as "Upper lip 1".

As described above, in the present embodiment, only the above-mentioned center line 8 is an effective line, but by configuring the combination of symbols related to the replay combination as described above, it is as if five lines (centers aligned in the middle stage). It is now possible to impress the player as if the line, the top line aligned in the upper row, the bottom line aligned in the lower row, the cross-down line aligned in the lower right, and the cross-up line aligned in the upward right are effective lines. ing. The same applies to the combination of symbols related to "bell" and "watermelon" described later.

FIG. 11 shows a symbol combination table related to a small winning combination with medals paid out. If a combination of "bell-bell-bell" symbols, which is called "middle bell" and represents a winning combination, is displayed along the valid line, seven medals will be paid out.

When a combination of "BAR-bell-yellow blank" symbols, which is called "cross-down bell 1" and represents a winning combination, is displayed along the effective line, "Cross-down bell 1" is displayed downward to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Bells" are lined up and 7 medals are paid out. The "cross down bell 2" is the same as the "cross down bell 1".

Similarly, the "cross-up bell" in which "bells" are lined up to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R and seven medals are paid out, and the "bell" in the upper row in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Upper bell 1" and "upper bell 2" where 7 medals are paid out, and "lower" where "bells" are aligned and 7 medals are paid out in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Winners called "bells" are defined respectively.

Further, when the combination of the symbols of "Bell-Cherry B-Watermelon A" representing the winning combination called "Left 1 piece A-1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Left 1 sheet A-2", "Left 1 sheet B-1", "Left 1 sheet B-2", "Left 1 sheet C-1", "Left 1 sheet C-2", "Left 1 sheet D" "-1" and "left one D-2" are the same as "left one A-1".

When a combination of "Replay-Bell-BAR" symbols representing a winning combination called "Irregular 1-card A-1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Irregular 1 sheet A-2", "Irregular 1 sheet B-1", "Irregular 1 sheet B-2", "Irregular 1 sheet C-1", "Irregular 1 sheet C-2", "Irregular 1 sheet D" "-1", "1 irregular D-2", "1 irregular E-1", "1 irregular E-2", and "1 irregular F-1" are "1 irregular A-1". Is similar to.

In addition, when the combination of the symbols of "Watermelon A-Watermelon A-Watermelon A" representing the winning combination called "Middle watermelon 1" is displayed along the effective line, the middle stage is displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Watermelon" is lined up and four medals are paid out. The "middle watermelon 2" is the same as the "middle watermelon 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "Replay-Watermelon A-Cherry A" representing the winning combination called "Crossdown Watermelon 1" is displayed along the effective line, it goes down to the right in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. "Watermelon" is available and 4 medals are paid out. The "crossdown watermelon 2" is the same as the "crossdown 1".

Further, when a combination of symbols of "watermelon A-cherry A-BAR" representing a winning combination called "watermelon 1 piece A" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out.
"Watermelon 1 sheet B" is the same as "Watermelon 1 sheet A".

When a combination of "Cherry A-Red 7-Replay" symbols representing a winning combination called "Middle Cherry 1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Middle-tier cherry 2" to "Middle-tier cherry 9" are the same as "Middle-tier cherry 1".

When the combination of the symbols of "BAR-Red 7-BAR" representing the winning combination called "Kaku Cherry A-1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Kaku cherry A-2" to "Kaku cherry A-11" are the same as "Kaku cherry A-1".

When the combination of the symbols of "Watermelon B-Cherry A-Replay" representing the winning combination called "Kaku Cherry B-1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out.
"Kaku cherry B-2" is the same as "Kaku cherry B-1".

If a combination of "Replay-Bell-Red 7" symbols representing a winning combination called "Kaku Cherry 1 piece-1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal will be paid out. "Kaku cherry 1 piece-2" is the same as "Kaku cherry 1 piece-1".

When a combination of "Bell-Red 7-Bell" symbols representing a winning combination called "Reach Eye A-1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Reach eye A-2" is the same as "reach eye A-1".

When a combination of "Replay-Red 7-BAR" symbols representing a winning combination called "Reach-eye B-1" is displayed along the valid line, one medal is paid out. "Reach eyes B-2" to "reach eyes B-4" are the same as "reach eyes B-1".

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned names are given to the combinations of symbols related to the small winning combination so that they can be distinguished from others, but the names do not necessarily limit the role of the combination of symbols. ..

<Internal lottery table>
In the plurality of internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a lottery value and a data pointer for each game state are associated with the winning number. The internal lottery table is usually stored in the main ROM 32 for each set value (for example, set values 1 to 6) of the pachi-slot machine 1. However, in the present embodiment, in order to make the invention easier to understand, each will be described using one internal lottery table.

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

Therefore, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the assigned data (that is, the data pointer) will be determined. When the number of times of the determination processing as to whether or not the subtraction result is negative exceeds the number of winning numbers, the result of the internal lottery processing becomes "missing".

The winning probability of each winning number can be expressed by "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)". In the present embodiment, by properly using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the types of internal winning combinations and the winning probabilities to be determined are changed, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are undulated.

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

That is, the data pointer is data used for determining the storage area type and 1-byte data in the small winning combination / replay winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14 and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. .. As the data pointer, a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are individually defined corresponding to each winning number.

The method of internal lottery processing is not limited to the above-mentioned method. For example, a lottery random value extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" is used for lottery according to each winning number. The internal lottery may be performed by sequentially adding the values and determining whether the result of the addition is a predetermined value (for example, whether the value is equal to or more than a predetermined value for each winning number).

(Internal lottery table for general game status)
As shown in FIG. 12, the internal lottery table for the general game state referred to in the general game state defines the lottery value of each winning number in the RT0 game state and the RT1 game state. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the winning numbers "1" to "16" in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state are associated with the small winning combination / replay data pointers "1" to "16", respectively. In addition, "(between BB flags)" in the RT1 game state is synonymous with the above-mentioned "BB carry-over state".

The lottery values of the winning numbers "1" and "17" are different between the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, and the lottery values of the winning numbers "2" to "16" are the same. The winning number "17" is set so that when "1" is associated as a bonus data pointer and BB is determined as an internal winning combination, only BB is determined as an internal winning combination.

Specifically, in the RT0 gaming state, the lottery value of the winning number "1" is set to "8978", and the lottery value of the winning number "17" is set to "3800". On the other hand, in the RT1 gaming state, the lottery value of the winning number "1" is set to "12778", which is set higher than in the RT0 gaming state, and the lottery value of the winning number "17" is "0". Is set to. That is, the lottery value corresponding to the difference of the winning number "17" is assigned to the lottery value of the winning number "1".

(Internal lottery table for RB game status)
As shown in FIG. 13, the internal lottery table for the RB game state referred to in the RB game state defines the lottery value of each winning number in the RB game state. In the internal lottery table for the RB game state, the winning numbers "1" and "2" are associated with the small winning combination / replay data pointers "17" and "18", respectively. In the present embodiment, since the RB game state is always in the RB game state, the internal lottery table for the RB game state can be rephrased as the internal lottery table for the BB game state.

<Internal winning role determination table for small roles / replays>
In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14, data for identifying the internal winning combination, that is, the winning combination for which winning is permitted is associated with the small winning combination / replay data pointer. ..

In addition, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 14, in order to make the invention easier to understand, the data of the small winning combination / replay is omitted from the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay, and the winning combination is won. The name (contents) of is associated with the name (remarks) of the internal winning combination.

In the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "0" is associated with "loss". Further, in the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "1" indicates a "normal lip" as the internal winning combination, and a combination of symbols that are allowed to win a prize ( As the winning operation flag), "middle rip", "lower rip", "cross down rip", "cross up rip 1", "cross up rip 2" and "upper rip 1 to 8" are associated with each other.

In this way, by associating a plurality of combinations of symbols (winning operation flags) that are permitted to win with one data pointer, a plurality of combinations (in this case, in this case) can be obtained in one internal lottery process. It is possible to determine (meaning one flag). These internal lottery methods are referred to as "simultaneous winning" method and "overlapping winning" method.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "2" indicates a "common bell" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols allowed to win a prize (winning operation flag), a "middle bell", A "cross-up bell" and a "lower bell" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "3" indicates a "special bell" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols allowed to win (winning operation flag), "middle bell", "Cross-up bell", "lower bell", "irregular 1 sheet E-1" and "irregular 1 sheet E-2" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "4" indicates a "middle left / right bell" as an internal winning combination, and a "cross-up bell" as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win a prize (winning operation flag). , "Left 1 sheet A-1", "Left 1 sheet A-2", "Irregular 1 sheet C-1" and "Irregular 1 sheet C-2" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "5" indicates a "middle right / left bell" as an internal winning combination, and a "crossdown bell" as a combination of symbols allowed to win a prize (winning operation flag). 1 ”,“ Crossdown Bell 2 ”,“ Left 1 B-1 ”,“ Left 1 B-2 ”,“ Anomaly 1 A-1 ”,“ Anomaly 1 A-2 ”,“ Anomaly 1 "B-1" and "irregular one sheet B-2" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "6" indicates "right, left, middle bell A" as an internal winning combination, and "upper bell" as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag). 1 ”,“ Upper bell 2 ”,“ Left 1 C-1 ”,“ Left 1 C-2 ”,“ Anomaly 1 A-1 ”,“ Anomaly 1 A-2 ”,“ Anomaly 1 B -1 ”and“ anomalous 1 sheet B-2 ”are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "7" indicates "right, left, middle bell B" as an internal winning combination, and "lower bell" as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag). , "Left 1 sheet C-1", "Left 1 sheet C-2", "Extraordinary 1 sheet C-1", "Extraordinary 1 sheet C-2", "Extraordinary 1 sheet D-1" and "Extraordinary 1 sheet" Sheet D-2 "is associated with it.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "8" indicates "right, middle, left bell A" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag), "lower row". "Bell", "Left 1 sheet D-1", "Left 1 sheet D-2", "Irregular 1 sheet C-1", "Irregular 1 sheet C-2", "Irregular 1 sheet D-1" and "Irregular 1 sheet D-1" 1 sheet D-2 "is associated with it.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "9" indicates "right, middle, left bell B" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag), "upper row". "Bell 1", "Upper bell 2", "Left 1 D-1", "Left 1 D-2", "Irregular 1 B-1", "Irregular 1 B-2", "Irregular 1" "F-1" and "Kaku Cherry B-1" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "10" indicates "watermelon" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols allowed to win (winning operation flag), "middle watermelon 1", "Middle watermelon 2", "Cross down watermelon 1", "Cross down watermelon 2", "Watermelon 1 sheet A" and "Watermelon 1 sheet B" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "11" indicates "Kaku Cherry A" as an internal winning combination, and "Kaku Cherry A" as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag). -3 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-6 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-9 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-11 ”,“ Kaku Cherry B-2 ”and“ Kaku Cherry 1 Sheet-1 ”are associated with each other. ..

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "12" indicates "Kaku Cherry B" as an internal winning combination, and "Kaku Cherry A" is used as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win a prize (winning operation flag). -3 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-6 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-9 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-11 ”,“ Kaku Cherry B-2 ”and“ Kaku Cherry 1 Sheet-2 ”are associated with each other. ..

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "13" indicates the "middle-tier cherry" as the internal winning combination, and the combination of symbols allowed to win (winning operation flag) is "middle-tier cherry 1 to". 9 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-1 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-2 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-4 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-5 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-7 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-8 ” , "Kaku Cherry A-10", "Kaku Cherry B-1", "Reach Eye A-1", "Reach Eye A-2" and "Reach Eye B-1 to 4" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "14" indicates a "confirmed cherry" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag), "Kaku Cherry A-" 1 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-2 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-4 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-5 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-7 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-8 ”,“ Kaku Cherry A-10 ” , "Kaku Cherry B-1", "Reach Eye A-1", "Reach Eye A-2" and "Reach Eye B-1 to 4" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "15" indicates "reach eye A" as an internal winning combination, and "reach eye A" as a combination of symbols that are allowed to win (winning operation flag). -1 ”and“ reach A-2 ”are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "16" indicates "reach eye B" as an internal winning combination, and "reach eye B" as a combination of symbols allowed to win (winning operation flag). -1 to 4 "are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "17" indicates "RB small and medium small winning combination A" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols allowed to win (winning operation flag), "middle bell". , "Cross-down bell 1", "Cross-down bell 2", "Cross-up bell", "Upper bell 1", "Upper bell 2", "Lower bell", "Irregular 1 sheet E-1", "Irregular" 1 E-2 ”,“ Middle Watermelon 1 ”,“ Middle Watermelon 2 ”,“ Cross Down Watermelon 1 ”,“ Cross Down Watermelon 2 ”,“ Watermelon 1 A ”,“ Watermelon 1 B ”,“ Middle Cherry 1-9 "," Kaku Cherry A-1-11 "," Kaku Cherry B-1 "," Kaku Cherry B-2 "," Kaku Cherry 1-1 "," Kaku Cherry 1-2 "," "Reach eyes A-1", "reach eyes A-2" and "reach eyes B-1 to 4" are associated with each other.

Similarly, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "18" indicates "RB small / medium winning combination B" as an internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols allowed to win (winning operation flag), "left 1". Sheet A-1 "," Left 1 sheet A-2 "," Left 1 sheet B-1 "," Left 1 sheet B-2 "," Left 1 sheet C-1 "," Left 1 sheet C-2 " , "Left 1 sheet D-1", "Left 1 sheet D-2", "Extraordinary 1 sheet A-1", "Extraordinary 1 sheet A-2", "Extraordinary 1 sheet B-1", "Extraordinary 1 sheet B-1" "B-2", "1 irregular C-1", "1 irregular C-2", "1 irregular D-1", "1 irregular D-2" and "1 irregular F-1" It is associated.

Here, referring to the internal lottery table for the RB game state shown in FIG. 13, "RB small and medium-sized winning combination A" corresponds to the winning number "1" and is internally won with a winning probability of 15501/655536.
On the other hand, referring to the internal lottery table for the general game state shown in FIG. 12, the winning probability is the highest among the combinations of symbols (winning operation flags) associated with "RB small and medium-sized winning combination A" that are allowed to win. The "cross-up bell" corresponding to the winning numbers "2", "3" and "4" and the "lower bell" corresponding to the winning numbers "2", "3", "7" and "8" The winning probability is (1800 + 1 + 10000 (5000 × 2)) / 65536 = 11801/65536.

That is, the winning probability (15501/65536) of the "cross-up bell" and the "lower bell" in the RB gaming state is higher than the winning probability (11801/65536) of the "cross-up bell" and the "lower bell" in the general gaming state. ..

Further, referring to the internal lottery table for the RB game state shown in FIG. 13, the “RB small and medium-sized combination B” corresponds to the winning number “2” and has an internal winning probability of 46235/65536. On the other hand, referring to the internal lottery table for the general game state shown in FIG. 12, the winning probability is the highest among the combinations of symbols associated with "RB small and medium-sized winning combination A" (winning operation flags). The ones are "Irregular 1 sheet B-1" and "Irregular 1 sheet B-2" corresponding to the winning numbers "5", "6" and "9", and the winning numbers "4", "7" and "8". "Irregular 1 sheet C-1" and "Irregular 1 sheet C-2" corresponding to "", and the winning probability thereof is (10000 + 5000 + 5000) / 65536 = 20000/65536.

That is, the winning probability (46235/65536) of "irregular 1 sheet B-1", "irregular 1 sheet B-2", "irregular 1 sheet C-1" and "irregular 1 sheet C-2" in the RB game state is , Higher than the winning probability (20000/65536) of "irregular 1 sheet B-1", "irregular 1 sheet B-2", "irregular 1 sheet C-1" and "irregular 1 sheet C-2" in the general game state ..

Therefore, in the RB game state, a higher winning probability than in the general gaming state, that is, a more advantageous winning probability for the player is set in the unit of the combination of symbols (winning operation flag) for which the winning is permitted.

<Internal winning combination decision table for bonus>
In the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, data for identifying the internal winning combination is associated with the bonus data pointer.

In addition, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 15, in order to make the invention easier to understand, the data of the internal winning combination is omitted with respect to the bonus data pointer, and the name (content) of the winning combination is used. , The name of the internal bonus (remarks) is associated with it.

In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "0" is associated with "loss". Further, in the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer "1" indicates "BB" as the internal winning combination, and as a combination of symbols for which winning is permitted (winning operation flag), " BB ”is associated with it.

[Relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination with respect to the stop operation order]
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination and the internal winning combination and the stop operation order. As the stop operation order in the figure, "left middle right" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 7L, the stop button 7C, and the stop button 7R, and "left and right middle" means the stop button 7L and the stop button. It means that the stop operation is performed in the order of 7R and the stop button 7C, and "middle left and right" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 7C, the stop button 7L, and the stop button 7R, and "middle right left". Means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 7C, the stop button 7R, and the stop button 7L, and "right, left, middle" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 7R, the stop button 7L, and the stop button 7C. Meaning, "right, middle, left" means that the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button 7R, the stop button 7C, and the stop button 7L.

<Overview of reel stop>
In the present embodiment, a plurality of combinations of symbols that are allowed to win a prize for one internal winning combination are associated with each other, and at what timing the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated (stop). Depending on the operation timing) and the order in which the operations are performed (stop operation order), the winning combination finally displayed may be controlled to change.

That is, regarding which symbol combination is finally displayed on the effective line (in other words, as basic information when the main CPU 31 executes the reel stop control), the following It is determined based on the three elements of.

The first element is the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery process. For example, if the result of the internal lottery process is "miss" (the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "0"), the combination of symbols related to any of the replay winning combinations or the combination of symbols related to the small winning combination Will not eventually appear on the valid line.

The second element is the player's stop operation timing (in other words, the position of the symbol when the player operates any of the stop buttons). For example, in the present embodiment, since the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for four symbols, even if one of the internal winning combinations is won as a result of the internal lottery processing, the winning is permitted. If the symbols that make up the combination of symbols are arranged in excess of four symbols, the combination of symbols that is allowed to win may not be displayed depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. .. This is so-called "missing", and in FIG. 16, the notation "or loss" means that there is this "missing". Therefore, in the figure, when "or lost" is not written, it means that at least some combinations of symbols are displayed among the written winning combinations, and there is no "missing". is there.

The third element is the player's stop operation order. For example, if the result of the internal lottery process is "normal rip" (the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "1"), regardless of the stop operation order, regardless of the stop operation timing. As shown in FIG. 16, the combination of symbols related to any of the replay combinations is displayed on the effective line. On the other hand, when the result of the internal lottery process is "middle left / right bell" (the value of the data pointer for small combination / replay is "4"), the stop operation timing is limited to the case where the stop operation order is "middle left / right". Regardless of, if the combination of "Cross-up bell" symbols is displayed on the valid line and the stop operation order is "left middle right" or "left and right middle", the stop operation timing is "left one sheet A". Only when the symbols constituting the combination of the symbols of "-1" or "left 1 sheet A-2" can be displayed on the effective line, "left 1 sheet A-1" or "left 1 sheet A-" The combination of the symbols of "2" is displayed on the effective line. When the stop operation order is "middle right left", "right middle left" or "right middle left", "irregular 1 sheet C-1" or "irregular 1 sheet C-2" regardless of the stop operation timing. The combination of symbols of "" is displayed on the effective line.

Here, as in the above example, when the result of the internal lottery process is "middle left / right bell" (the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "4"), the stop operation order is "middle left / right". Only in the case of, the combination of the "cross-up bell" symbols for which 7 medals are paid out is preferentially displayed on the valid line, and in other stop operation orders, the symbols related to other prizes are displayed on the valid line. Even if the combination of is displayed, only one medal will be paid out. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is the "middle left / right bell", the stop operation order "middle left / right" is the most advantageous stop operation procedure for the player.

Similarly, if the result of the internal lottery process is "middle right / left bell" (the value of the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "5"), only when the stop operation order is "middle right / left". The combination of the symbols of "Crossdown Bell 1" or "Crossdown Bell 2" where 7 medals are paid out is preferentially displayed on the effective line, and in other stop operation orders, other prizes are related to the effective line. Even if the combination of symbols is displayed, only one medal will be paid out. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is "middle right / left bell", the stop operation order "middle right / left" is the most advantageous stop operation procedure for the player.

Similarly, when the result of the internal lottery process is "Right / Left Middle Bell A" (the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "6"), only when the stop operation order is "Right / Left Middle". , 7 medals are paid out The combination of the symbols of "upper bell 1" or "upper bell 2" is preferentially displayed on the valid line, and in other stop operation orders, other prizes are related to the valid line. Even if the combination of symbols is displayed, only one medal will be paid out. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is "Right / Left / Middle Bell A", the stop operation order "Right / Left / Middle" is the most advantageous stop operation procedure for the player.

Similarly, when the result of the internal lottery process is "Right / Left Middle Bell B" (the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "7"), only when the stop operation order is "Right / Left Middle". , The combination of the symbols of the "lower bell" where 7 medals are paid out is preferentially displayed on the valid line, and in other stop operation orders, the combination of symbols related to other winnings is displayed on the valid line. Even so, only one medal is paid out. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is "Right / Left Middle Bell B", the stop operation order "Right / Left Middle" is the most advantageous stop operation procedure for the player.

Similarly, when the result of the internal lottery process is "right middle left bell A" (the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "8"), the stop operation order is "right middle left". Only in the case of, the combination of the symbols of the "lower bell" where 7 medals are paid out is preferentially displayed on the valid line, and in other stop operation orders, the combination of symbols related to other prizes is displayed on the valid line. Even if it is done, only one medal will be paid out. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is "right middle left bell A", the stop operation order "right middle left" is the most advantageous stop operation procedure for the player.

Similarly, when the result of the internal lottery process is "right middle left bell B" (the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "9"), the stop operation order is "right middle left". Only in the case of, the combination of the symbols of "upper bell 1" or "upper bell 2" for which 7 medals are paid out is preferentially displayed on the valid line, and in other stop operation orders, other prizes are won on the valid line. Even if the combination of symbols related to is displayed, only one medal is paid out. Therefore, when the internal winning combination is "right middle left bell B", the stop operation order "right middle left" is the most advantageous stop operation procedure for the player.

In this way, the internal winning combination in which the player's profit fluctuates based on the third factor described above is called a so-called "pushing order role", and when it is a replay role, it is called a "pushing order replay". In the case of a small role, it may be called a "push order small role".

In the present embodiment, during AT, "middle left and right bell", "middle right left bell", "right left middle bell A", "right left middle bell B", "right middle left bell A", which are "pushing order small roles". And, when "right middle left bell B" is determined as an internal winning combination, the stop operation order in which seven medals will be paid out is notified.

<Reel stop control>
The main CPU 31 executes the following processing in order to realize the above-mentioned reel stop control.

First, the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process (see S14 in FIG. 31) described later, and when the information regarding the internal winning combination is stored in the main RAM 33, the reel stop initial setting process described later (FIG. 31). In (see S16 of 31), various stop control information stored in the main ROM 32 is read out and stored in the main RAM 33 based on the internal winning combination.

Here, exemplifying the information stored as various stop control information, in relation to the second element described above, at which symbol position when the stop button is operated on each reel, at which symbol position is stopped ( In relation to the information that directly or indirectly defines the number of sliding pieces) and the third element described above, when the stop button is operated in which stop operation order, which combination of symbols is preferentially displayed. Information that directly or indirectly defines the information can be mentioned.

Next, the main CPU 31 stops each reel based on various stop control information stored in the main RAM 33 in the reel stop control process (see S22 in FIG. 31) described later. In particular, when the internal winning combination is the "pushing order combination", appropriate stop control information is selected from the stored stop control information according to the stop operation order, or 1 stop operation is performed. After that, stop control information is generated (changed) and stop control is performed.

Depending on the stop operation timing and the stop operation order, different stop control may be executed even if the internal winning combination is the same, but the stop control is uniquely determined in advance and is the same. The same stop control is executed as long as the internal winning combination and the same stop operation timing and stop operation order are used.

[Configuration of storage area allocated to main RAM]
17 to 26 show various storage areas allocated to the main RAM 33.

<Internal winning combination storage area>
The internal winning combination storage area shown in FIG. 17 is composed of 11 storage areas of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 11. The internal winning combination storage area is configured to store data (bits) corresponding to the combination of each symbol specified in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, and as a result of the internal lottery processing, a prize is won. "1" is set in the data (bits) corresponding to the combination of the allowed symbols, and "0" is set in the data (bits) corresponding to the combination of the symbols not allowed to win.

<Display combination storage area>
The display combination storage area shown in FIG. 18 is composed of 11 storage areas of display combination storage areas 1 to 11. The display combination storage area is configured in the same manner as the internal winning combination storage area described above, and among the combinations of symbols that are allowed to win as a result of the internal lottery processing, the symbols that can be displayed on the valid line. "1" is set in the data (bits) corresponding to the combination, and "0" is set in the data (bits) corresponding to the combination of symbols that cannot be displayed.
Further, the display combination storage area is updated every time each reel of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, based on the data (bits) stored in the symbol code storage area described later. , Even after all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the combination of symbols in which "1" is set will be the winning combination. That is, the display combination storage area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the winning combination after all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

<Design code storage area>
The symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 19 is composed of 11 storage areas of symbol code storage areas 1 to 11. The symbol code storage area is configured in the same manner as the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area described above, and is valid among the combinations of the symbols specified in the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 11. "1" is set for the data (bits) according to the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the line, and "0" is set for the data (bits) according to the combination of symbols that cannot be displayed. It is set. Further, the data (bits) of the symbol code storage area is updated every time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

<Carryover storage area>
The carry-over combination storage area shown in FIG. 20 stores data related to the carry-over combination. For example, when the BB carry-over state is reached (that is, when "BB" is determined as the internal winning combination), bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area is set to "1", and the "BB" is won to win the BB. When shifting to the game state, the corresponding bit is reset to "0".

<Game status flag storage area>
The game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 21 stores data related to the BB game state, the RB game state, and the RT game state. For example, when the BB game state is entered, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1", and bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1".

Further, when the RT game state becomes the RT1 game state, bit 2 of the game state flag storage area is set to "1", and when the RT game state becomes the RT0 game state, the game state flag storage area Bit 2 is reset to "0".

In the following description, bit 0 of the game state flag storage area is also referred to as "BB game state flag", bit 1 of the game state flag storage area is also referred to as "RB game state flag", and bits of the game state flag storage area. 2 is also referred to as "RT1 game status flag".

<Operation stop button storage area>
The operation stop button storage area shown in FIG. 22 stores the states of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Bit 0 corresponds to the stop button 7L, and when the stop button 7L is operated, "1" is stored in bit 0.

Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the stop button 7C, and when the stop button 7C is operated, "1" is stored in bit 1. Further, the bit 2 corresponds to the stop button 7R, and when the stop button 7R is operated, "1" is stored in the bit 2.

The bit 4 corresponds to the stop button 7L, and when the stop button 7L is valid, "1" is stored in the bit 4. Bit 5 corresponds to the stop button 7C, and when the stop button 7C is valid, "1" is stored in bit 5. Further, the bit 6 corresponds to the stop button 7R, and when the stop button 7R is valid, "1" is stored in the bit 6.

In the present embodiment, the effective stop button refers to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R corresponding to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R and capable of detecting the stop operation by the main CPU 31.

<Press order storage area>
The pressing order storage area shown in FIG. 23 is an area for storing information indicating the pressing order of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. Bit 0 corresponds to the pressing order "left → middle → right", and when the pressing order is "left → middle → right", "1" is stored in bit 0, and the other bits are set to "0". It will be reset.

Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the pressing order of "left → right → middle", bit 2 corresponds to the pressing order of "middle → left → right", and bit 3 corresponds to the pressing order of "middle → right → left". The pressing order of bit 4 corresponds to "right-> left-> middle", and the pressing order of bit 5 corresponds to "right-> middle-> left".

<Production game state storage area>
The effect game state storage area shown in FIG. 24 is an area for storing the effect game state managed by the main control side (that is, the main CPU 31). Bit 0 corresponds to the production game state of "pseudo-bonus notification waiting state", and when the production game state is "pseudo-bonus notification waiting state", "1" is stored in bit 0, and the other bits are "0". Is reset to.

Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the effect game state corresponding to the "pseudo bonus matching waiting state", bit 2 corresponds to the effect game state "pseudo RB state", and bit 3 corresponds to the effect game state "pseudo BB state". Correspond. Further, when all the bits are "0", the effect gaming state corresponds to the "normal gaming state". The details of each production game state will be described later.

<Production lottery state storage area>
The effect lottery state storage area shown in FIG. 25 is an area for storing the effect lottery state managed by the main control side (that is, the main CPU 31). Bit 0 corresponds to the effect lottery state of "normal A state", and when the effect lottery state is "normal A state", "1" is stored in bit 0 and the other bits are reset to "0". To.

Similarly, bit 1 corresponds to the effect lottery state corresponding to the "normal B state", bit 2 corresponds to the effect lottery state corresponds to the "pull-back state", and bit 3 corresponds to the effect lottery state corresponds to the "ream villa preparation state". , Bit 4 corresponds to the production lottery state "Renso A state", Bit 5 corresponds to the production lottery state "Renso B state", and Bit 6 corresponds to the production lottery state "Renso C state". However, the bit 7 corresponds to the effect lottery state of "high accuracy state after setting change". When all the bits are "0", the effect lottery state corresponds to the "setting change state". The details of each effect lottery state will be described later.

<Production winning opportunity storage area>
The effect winning opportunity storage area shown in FIG. 26 is an area for storing the effect winning opportunity managed by the main control side (that is, the main CPU 31). Bit 0 corresponds to the "specified number of games" when the effect winning opportunity is "specified number of games", "1" is stored in bit 0 when the effect winning opportunity is "specified number of games", and the other bits are reset to "0". To.

Similarly, Bit 1 corresponds to the production winning opportunity of "normal role winning", Bit 2 corresponds to the production winning opportunity of "watermelon time winning", and Bit 3 corresponds to the production winning opportunity of "Kaku Cherry time winning". However, Bit 4 corresponds to the production winning opportunity of "middle-stage cherry time winning", Bit 5 corresponds to the production winning opportunity of "fixed role winning", and Bit 6 corresponds to the production winning opportunity of "long freeze winning". , Bit 7 corresponds to the "pseudo BB stock release" when the production wins. The details of each production winning opportunity will be described later.

[Transition of production game state]
As shown in FIG. 27, the main CPU 31 sets five production game states of the pachislot machine 1 as a normal game state, a pseudo bonus notification waiting state, a pseudo bonus matching waiting state, a pseudo RB state, and a pseudo BB state. Each is designed to be transformed.

When the power of the pachi-slot machine 1 is turned on, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting has been changed (that is, whether or not the setting value changing process (see S35 in FIG. 32) has been performed), and the setting has been changed. If it is determined that there is, "state at the time of setting change" is set as the effect lottery state. Then, based on the effect lottery state transition lottery table (not shown) corresponding to the "setting change state", the effect lottery state at the time of setting change is determined by lottery. For example, there is a 30% probability that the "high probability state after setting change" is determined as the effect lottery state, and a 70% probability that the "normal B state" is determined as the effect lottery state.

If it is determined that the settings have not been changed, the production game state, production lottery state, specified number of games, etc. before the power failure (that is, when the power is turned off), etc., provided that the backup was performed normally. To restore. In addition, in FIG. 27, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the production game state is returned to the “normal game state”.

<Normal game state>
The normal game state is the most disadvantageous state for the player, and in principle, it is the directed game state in which the number of staying games is the largest. The player shifts the production game state from this normal game state to the "pseudo RB state" or the "pseudo BB state" via the "pseudo bonus notification waiting state" or the "pseudo bonus matching waiting state" described later. As a result, it becomes possible to enjoy the benefits of AT as an advantageous state.

(Storage of production winning opportunity)
In the normal game state, it is determined whether or not the production winning opportunity has been established for each game. Specifically, first, a lottery is performed based on the effect lottery state stored in the effect lottery state storage area shown in FIG. 25 and the internal winning combination in the game, and whether or not the effect winning opportunity is established is determined. to decide. For example, if "high probability state after setting change" is determined as the current production lottery state and "watermelon" is determined as the internal winning combination, there is a 50% chance that the production winning opportunity will occur. Is determined to have been established, and it is determined that there is a 50% chance that the production winning opportunity has not been established. In this case, when it is determined that the effect winning opportunity has been established, the “watermelon time winning” is stored as the effect winning opportunity in the effect winning opportunity storage area shown in FIG. 26 (that is, the bit 2 stores the “watermelon time winning”. "1" is set).

That is, with a predetermined winning probability based on the current production winning state, a lottery for establishing the production winning opportunity based on the internal winning combination in the game is performed. Then, when it is determined that the production winning opportunity has been established, the production winning opportunity corresponding to the internal winning combination is stored in the production winning opportunity storage area.

Similarly, if the internal winning combination in the game is "Kaku Cherry A" or "Kaku Cherry B" and it is determined that the production winning opportunity has been established, the "Kaku Cherry Time Win" is stored as the production winning opportunity. (That is, bit 3 is set to "1").

Similarly, if it is determined that the internal winning combination in the game is the "middle-tier cherry" and the production winning opportunity has been established, the "middle-stage cherry time winning" is stored as the production winning opportunity (that is, "bit 4". 1 ”is set).

Similarly, if the internal winning combination in the game is "special bell", "confirmed cherry", "reach eye A" or "reach eye B", it is determined that the production winning opportunity has been established, and the production winning is always established. As an opportunity, the "fixed winning combination" is stored (that is, "1" is set in bit 5).

Similarly, if the internal winning combination in the game is an internal winning combination other than the above, and it is determined that the production winning opportunity has been established, the "normal winning combination" is stored as the production winning opportunity (that is, bit 1). Is set to "1").

Next, as a result of the predetermined lottery, when a lottery for generating a "long freeze" is won, it is determined that the production winning opportunity has been established, and the "long freeze winning" is stored as the production winning opportunity (that is, in bit 6). "1" is set).

In addition, if the result of the lottery for establishing the effect winning opportunity based on the effect lottery state and the internal winning combination is non-winning, and the result of the lottery for the occurrence of "long freeze" is also non-winning, the prescribed game is set. The numbers are subtracted by one. Then, when the specified number of games becomes 0, it is determined that the effect winning opportunity has been established, and the "specified number of games" is stored as the effect winning opportunity (that is, "1" is set in bit 0).

The effect winning trigger "pseudo BB stock release" (bit 7) is not stored in the normal gaming state, and the result of the stock lottery in the "pseudo RB state" or "pseudo BB state" described later becomes the winning. The stocked pseudo BB will be stored when it is released.

(Determination of production lottery status and specified number of games)
When the production winning opportunity is established, the production lottery state of the transition destination is determined by lottery based on the current production lottery state and the production winning opportunity, and the specified number of games to be one of the next production winning opportunities is determined by lottery. ..

(Determination of pseudo bonus type and notification timing)
When the production winning opportunity is established, the type of pseudo-bonus is determined by lottery and the notification timing is determined by lottery based on the current production lottery state and the production winning opportunity.

Here, the "pseudo-bonus" means AT in the present embodiment. The AT is treated as if it were a BB game state or an RB game state that shifts based on the winning of the original bonus role (for example, "BB" in this embodiment), and plays a similar role in the sense that medals increase. It is supposed to have. In the present embodiment, the number of continuous games is large (70 games), the theoretical value of the medal to be awarded is relatively large, and the number of continuous games is small (30 games). There are two types of pseudo-bonus, "pseudo-RB", in which the theoretical value of the medal is relatively small.

In addition, the "notification timing" includes "delay notification" that announces that the pseudo bonus has been established in the next game in which the production winning opportunity has been established, and notification that the pseudo bonus has been established in the game in which the production winning opportunity has been established. There is an "immediate notice" to do. When the "delay notification" is determined, the production game state is shifted to the "pseudo-bonus notification waiting state", and after one game is exhausted, the production game state is shifted to the "pseudo-bonus matching waiting state". In addition, when "immediate notification" is determined, the production game state is shifted to the "pseudo-bonus set waiting state" in the game.

<Waiting for pseudo bonus notification>
The pseudo-bonus notification waiting state is a production game state that shifts when the production winning opportunity is established and "delay notification" is determined as the notification timing. That is, the transition is made only in the game in which the production winning opportunity is established, and from the next game, the transition is made to the "pseudo-bonus set waiting state".

Although detailed control is omitted, in the pseudo-bonus notification waiting state, a predetermined lottery is performed, and as a result of the predetermined lottery, if a lottery for generating a "short freeze" is won, the progress of the game is stopped for a predetermined period. Control is performed. By the occurrence of this "short freeze", the player can recognize that the pseudo bonus is established.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transition condition from the "pseudo-bonus notification waiting state" to the "pseudo-bonus complete waiting state" is set to "one game digestion", but the game is not limited to this and is digested. The number may be determined by lottery, or whether or not to shift may be determined by lottery.

<Waiting for pseudo bonuses>
The pseudo-bonus set waiting state is a production game state that shifts when the production winning opportunity is established and "immediate notification" is determined as the notification timing, or when the transition from the above-mentioned "pseudo-bonus notification waiting state" is performed. In the pseudo bonus set waiting state, after executing the pseudo stop effect described later, the state shifts to either the already determined "pseudo RB state" or the "pseudo BB state".

If "immediate notification" is determined as the notification timing, the transition from "normal game state" → "pseudo bonus matching waiting state" → "pseudo RB state" or "pseudo BB state" is performed in one game. It will be done. Specifically, from the time the start lever 6 is operated until the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R becomes effective, the state shifts from the normal game state to the pseudo-bonus set waiting state, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R When the operation of is effective, the state shifts to the pseudo RB state or the pseudo BB state as it is.

<Pseudo RB state>
The pseudo RB state is an effect game state that shifts after the pseudo stop effect described later is executed in the above-mentioned "pseudo bonus set waiting state", and is a "pseudo bonus" state in which AT is performed for 30 games.

Although detailed control is omitted, in the pseudo RB state, a predetermined lottery is performed, and as a result of the predetermined lottery, when the "pseudo BB stock" lottery is won, the normal game state is not passed and the process is repeated. You can play the game in the "pseudo BB state" described later.

<Pseudo BB state>
The pseudo BB state is an effect game state that shifts after the pseudo stop effect described later is executed in the above "pseudo bonus set waiting state", and is a "pseudo bonus" state in which AT is performed for 70 games.

Although detailed control is omitted, in the pseudo BB state, a predetermined lottery is performed, and as a result of the predetermined lottery, when the "pseudo BB stock" lottery is won, the normal game state is not passed again. You can play the game in the "pseudo BB state".

[Transition of production lottery state]
As shown in FIG. 28, the main CPU 31 is in the normal A state, the normal B state, the pullback state, the consecutive villa preparation state, the consecutive villa A state, the consecutive villa B state, and the consecutive villa C state as the effect lottery state of the pachislot machine 1. , The nine effect lottery states of the high accuracy state after the setting change and the state at the time of setting change are changed respectively.

These effect lottery states mainly affect the ease or difficulty of establishing the effect winning opportunity. For example, as in the above example, when the "high probability state after setting change" is determined as the current production lottery state and the "watermelon" is determined as the internal winning combination, 50%. It is judged that the production winning opportunity has been established with the probability of, but when the "normal A state" is determined as the current production lottery state and the "watermelon" is determined as the internal winning role. Is judged to have a 5% chance of winning the production.

Further, for example, when the "renso B state" is determined as the current production lottery state, it is easy to determine a relatively small number of games (for example, 32 games) as the specified number of games, and the current production lottery state. When the "normal B state" is determined as the state, it is easy to determine a relatively large number of games (for example, 999 games) as the specified number of games.

<Normal A state>
As shown in FIG. 28, the normal A state is the probability of winning the production (that is, the probability of winning the production winning opportunity based on the internal winning combination, and the probability that a relatively small number of games is determined as the specified number of games. ) Is disadvantageous, but once the production winning opportunity is established, it is in a state of shifting to the "renso A state" or the "renso B state" as the next production lottery state.

<Normal B state>
As shown in FIG. 28, the normal B state is the state in which the player stays the most, and the probability of winning the effect is more advantageous than the "normal A state", but the "pull back state", "ream villa A state", and "ream". This is a state that is more disadvantageous than the "villa B state", "ream villa C state", and "high probability state after setting change".
When determining the next production lottery state, a transition lottery is performed with a predetermined lottery probability according to the type of production winning opportunity. For example, if the trigger for winning the production is the "specified number of games" or the "winning for the normal role", there is a 90% probability that the "normal B state" will be determined as the next production lottery state, and the probability is 5%. Then, the "Renso preparation state" is determined as the next production lottery state, and the "Renso A state" is determined as the next production lottery state with a probability of 5%, while the production winning opportunity is "Watermelon". In the case of "hourly winning" or "horn cherry hourly winning", there is a 50% probability that the "normal B state" will be determined as the next production lottery state, and a 25% probability that it will be the next production lottery state. The "ream villa preparation state" is determined, and with a 25% probability, the "ream villa A state" is determined as the next production lottery state.

<Pulled back state>
As shown in FIG. 28, the pullback state is other than at the end of "Renso A state" or "Renso B state", or other than "Renso A state", "Renso B state" or "Renso C state". In the production lottery state of, the state shifts to the case where the production winning trigger is the "fixed winning combination winning". Among the production winning probabilities, in particular, the probability of winning the production winning opportunity based on the internal winning combination is more advantageous than the "normal B state". Although details are omitted, when a certain number of games (for example, 32 games) are exhausted, the transition lottery of the effect lottery state is performed again.

<Preparation for consecutive villas>
As shown in FIG. 28, the production winning probability is the same as that of the "normal B state", but when the production winning opportunity is established, the next production lottery state is changed to the "ream villa A state". It is in a state where it is easy to migrate.

<Renso A state>
As shown in FIG. 28, the consecutive villa A state is an advantageous state for the player, and among the production winning probabilities, in particular, the probability that a relatively small number of games is determined as the specified number of games is "normal B state". It is more advantageous than. However, when the trigger for winning the production is the "specified number of games", the probability of shifting to the "pull-back state" is higher than that of the "renso B state" (that is, the probability of falling is the "renso B state". It is higher than.)

<Renso B state>
As shown in FIG. 28, the consecutive villa B state is an advantageous state for the player, and among the production winning probabilities, the probability that a relatively small number of games is determined as the specified number of games is "normal B state". It is more advantageous than. Then, when the production winning opportunity is the "specified number of games", the probability of shifting to the "pull-back state" is lower than that of the "renso A state" (that is, the probability of falling is the "renso A state". Is lower than.)

<Renso C state>
As shown in FIG. 28, the consecutive villa C state is the most advantageous state for the player, and in the "renso A state" or the "renso B state", the production winning opportunity is other than the "specified number of games". If it is an opportunity, it is in a state of shifting with a different lottery probability for each production winning opportunity. Similar to "Renso A state" and "Renso B state", it is more advantageous than "Normal B state" in terms of the probability that a relatively small number of games is determined as the specified number of games among the production winning probabilities. It has become. In addition, in the consecutive villa C state, even if the "renso C state" is not determined as the next production lottery state, the transition to the "pull-back state" does not occur, and the "renso A state" or "renso state" It is supposed to shift to "B state".

<High accuracy state after changing settings>
The high-probability state after the setting change is a state in which the setting is changed and the transition is made according to the result of a predetermined transition lottery in the "state at the time of setting change" as described above and as shown in FIG. , The probability of winning the production is more advantageous than the "normal B state". Although details are omitted, when a certain number of games (for example, 99 games) are exhausted, the transition lottery of the effect lottery state is performed again.

<State at the time of setting change> As shown in FIG. 28, the state at the time of setting change is a state in which the transition is made only when the setting is changed, and normally, the game is not performed in this effect lottery state.

[Execution of pseudo stop effect]
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 executes the pseudo stop effect when the effect game state is the "pseudo bonus set waiting state". FIG. 29A is a diagram showing a pseudo stop excitation data table stored in the main ROM 32 and used in the pseudo stop effect, and FIG. 29B is a relationship between the effect line selection value and the pseudo stop position. 29 (c) is a diagram showing an interrupt counter value for effect during pseudo stop, which is stored in the main ROM 32 and used during pseudo stop.

Further, FIG. 30 (a) is a diagram showing a pseudo stop position when "1" is selected as the effect line selection value, and FIG. 30 (b) is a diagram showing "2" as the effect line selection value. FIG. 30 (c) is a diagram showing a pseudo stop position when “3” is selected as the effect line selection value. Since "pseudo stop" does not stop the reel in the original sense, it can be expressed as "temporary stop", and "pseudo stop position" can also be expressed as "temporary stop position". it can.

<Excitation data table for pseudo stop>
The simulated stop excitation data table shown in FIG. 29 (a) is a table that is referred to when the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled in the reel control process (see S324 in FIG. 40) described later. ..

The excitation direction data defines the rotation direction of the reel (that is, the output order of pulses to the excitation phase in the stepping motor), and among the excitation timer data, the excitation timer is a timer update process (FIG. 40) described later. It defines the value of the timer that is decremented by 1 for each (see S322), and the end code indicates that the control of the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R with reference to the excitation data table for pseudo stop is completed. It is data for identification.

That is, when controlling the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R with reference to the excitation data table for pseudo stop, first, the reel is rotated forward by the number of interrupts of 5 times, and then the interrupts of 4 times. The reel is rotated forward for the number of interrupts, then the reel is rotated forward for the number of interrupts five times, and then the reel is rotated forward for the number of interrupts once to end the control.

<Relationship between production line selection value and pseudo stop position>
As shown in FIG. 29 (b), in the present embodiment, three effect line selection values are defined. The effect line selection values "1" and "2" are determined by lottery when the "pseudo BB state" is determined as the effect game state, and the effect line selection value "3" is the effect game state. It is determined when the "pseudo RB state" is determined.

30 (a) to 30 (c) show the pseudo stop position in FIG. 29 (b).
Here, for example, when the player's stop operation is performed in the order of "left, middle, right" when executing the pseudo stop effect, and "1" is selected as the effect line selection value. Can recognize that the "pseudo BB state" is determined when the reel 3L is pseudo-stopped as shown in FIG. 30A. On the other hand, when "2" or "3" is selected as the effect line selection value, as shown in FIGS. 30 (b) or 30 (c), when the reels 3L and 3C are pseudo-stopped, "pseudo". It is not possible to recognize whether the "BB state" or the "pseudo RB state" is determined, and when the reel 3R is pseudo-stopped, either the "pseudo BB state" or the "pseudo RB state" is determined. You can recognize whether it is done.

Further, for example, when the pseudo stop effect is executed, the player's stop operation is performed in the order of "right, middle, left", and "1" or "3" is selected as the effect line selection value. If so, as shown in FIGS. 30A or 30C, at the time when the reels 3R and 3C are pseudo-stopped, which of the “pseudo BB state” and the “pseudo RB state” is determined is determined. It cannot be recognized, and it is possible to recognize whether the "pseudo BB state" or the "pseudo RB state" is determined when the reel 3L is pseudo-stopped.

In this way, by defining a plurality of effect line selection values that define a combination of a plurality of pseudo stop positions in the pseudo stop effect, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are pseudo-stopped in any order in the pseudo stop effect. Depending on the situation, it is possible to make the time when it is determined whether the "pseudo BB state" is determined or the "pseudo RB state" is determined, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the notification in the pseudo stop effect.

<Interrupt counter value for production during pseudo stop>
As shown in FIG. 29 (c), in the present embodiment, the excitation direction data and the effect interrupt counter value during the pseudo stop are defined for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Since the excitation direction data has already been described, the description here will be omitted. The effect interrupt counter value is a value used to identify the switching timing of the excitation direction, and defines a counter value that is incremented by 1 for each timer update process (see S322 in FIG. 40) described later. It is a thing. The effect interrupt counter is cleared when its value reaches "770" (returns to "0").

That is, when the reel 3L is in the pseudo stop, if the effect interrupt counter value is "0", the reel 3L is rotated in the reverse rotation direction, and then the effect interrupt counter value is "110". For example, if the reel 3L is rotated in the forward rotation direction and then the effect interrupt counter value is "220", the reel 3L is rotated in the reverse rotation direction, and then the effect interrupt counter value is "330". If so, the reel 3L is rotated in the forward rotation direction. If the effect interrupt counter value is other than the above value, the reel 3L is held (it is not rotated in any rotation direction).

Similarly, when the reel 3C is in the pseudo stop, if the effect interrupt counter value is "52", the reel 3C is rotated in the reverse rotation direction, and then the effect interrupt counter value is "162". If there is, the reel 3C is rotated in the forward rotation direction, and then, if the effect interrupt counter value is "272", the reel 3C is rotated in the reverse rotation direction, and then the effect interrupt counter value is "382". If, the reel 3C is rotated in the forward rotation direction. If the effect interrupt counter value is other than the above value, the reel 3C is held (not rotated in any rotation direction).

Similarly, when the reel 3R is in the pseudo stop, if the effect interrupt counter value is "104", the reel 3R is rotated in the reverse rotation direction, and then the effect interrupt counter value is "214". If there is, the reel 3R is rotated in the forward rotation direction, and then, if the effect interrupt counter value is "324", the reel 3R is rotated in the reverse rotation direction, and then the effect interrupt counter value is "434". If, the reel 3R is rotated in the forward rotation direction. If the effect interrupt counter value is other than the above value, the reel 3R is held (it is not rotated in any rotation direction).

As described above, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are adapted to alternately rotate in the reverse rotation direction and the forward rotation direction during the pseudo stop. Therefore, from the player's point of view, the reel in the pseudo-stop appears to be vibrating in the vertical direction, and the player clearly recognizes that the reel has not stopped in the original sense. It is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood even when the pseudo stop effect is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect interrupt counter values are set to be different for each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. That is, the timing at which the rotation in the reverse rotation direction and the rotation in the forward rotation direction are alternately performed is made different for each reel. Therefore, from the player's point of view, each reel that has been pseudo-stopped appears to vibrate as if drawing a wave, which not only prevents the player from being misunderstood, but also produces a pseudo-stop effect. A high effect can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, as one method for identifying the timing of switching the excitation direction, the value of the effect interrupt counter is referred to, and the value of the effect interrupt counter is used for each reel. The timing of switching the excitation direction of each reel is different by making it different for each of 3L, 3C, and 3R, but it can also be realized by another method.

For example, as another method, the excitation timer data as shown in FIG. 29A is predetermined, and the excitation direction switching timing is identified based on the excitation direction data associated with the excitation timer data. Further, by making the excitation timer data different for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the switching timing of the exciting direction of each reel may be made different.

Further, for example, as another method, as described above, the value of the interrupt counter for production or the excitation timer data is predetermined for only one reel, and the value or data for the reel that is first pseudo-stopped. Is used to identify the timing of switching the excitation direction. Then, for the other reels, when the pseudo-stop is performed, the phase of the reel that is pseudo-stopped first may be detected, and the timing of switching the excitation direction may be identified according to the detection result. Further, if the exciting direction is switched in the same manner as for one reel after delaying by a predetermined cycle according to the detection result, the switching timing of the exciting direction of each reel can be changed.

[Main control processing]
The main CPU 31 of the main control board 71 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 31 to 40.

<Main control processing>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the main control process. The main control process described below starts when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1.

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 31 executes the power-on processing shown in FIG. 32 (S10). In this power-on processing, it is determined whether the backup is normal, whether the setting has been changed appropriately, and the like, and the initialization processing is executed according to the determination result.

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

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 33 (S12). In this medal reception / start check process, a process of detecting a medal inserted by a player and a process of detecting a start operation are executed.

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S13). Here, the random number value is a value used for the internal lottery process (hereinafter, random number value 1) and a value used for the freeze lottery process (hereinafter, random number value 2), and in the present embodiment. , 0-65535.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the internal lottery process shown in FIG. 34 (S14). The main CPU 31 that executes this internal lottery process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the freeze lottery process shown in FIG. 35 (S15). In this freeze lottery process, a lottery as to whether or not to perform the above-mentioned "freeze", a lottery for shifting the production game state, and the like are performed.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the reel stop initial setting process (S16). By this reel stop initial setting process, various stop control information of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is stored in the corresponding area of the main RAM 33 based on the result of the internal lottery process (internal winning combination).

Next, the main CPU 31 generates start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S17). The start command data includes, for example, the type of the internal winning combination, the type of the game state flag, the type of the effecting game state, the type of the effect lottery state, the type of the effect winning opportunity, the type of freeze and its period, the effect line selection value, and the AT. This is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize the management counter value, the bonus end number counter value, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the wait process (S18). In this wait process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the previous game (the start of the previous unit game), and if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the predetermined time has elapsed. Wait until the waiting time is exhausted. The predetermined time in this wait process, that is, the wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds from the start of the previous unit game.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the freeze execution process shown in FIG. 36 (S19). In this freeze execution process, freeze or the like is executed based on the lottery result or the like in the freeze lottery process in S15.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel rotation start process for rotating all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (S20). Along with this reel rotation start processing, "01110000" is stored in the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 22). The reel rotation start control is executed by the interrupt process shown in FIG. 40 (more specifically, the reel control process in step S324). This interrupt process is a process executed at a fixed cycle (1.1172 ms).

By this interrupt process, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. After that, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is controlled by this interrupt processing, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is accelerated until the constant speed is reached.

Further, when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R reaches a constant speed, the drive of the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R is controlled by this interrupt process so that the reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate at a constant speed. Be maintained. When the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R reaches a constant speed and the reel index described above is detected, the stop operation to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is permitted.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates reel rotation start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated reel rotation start command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 ( S21). The reel rotation start command data is, for example, data that enables the sub CPU 81 to recognize that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has started.

By receiving the reel rotation start command data, the sub-control board 72 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing and the like for executing various effects.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the reel stop control process (S22). By this reel stop control process, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is performed. Although not shown, in this reel stop control process, the main CPU 31 generates reel stop command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and the generated reel stop command data is sent to the main RAM 33. Store in the allocated communication data storage area. This reel stop command data includes the type of reel to be stopped, the stop start position (that is, the symbol position when the stop button is operated), the number of sliding pieces, or the scheduled stop position (that is, the reel is actually scheduled to stop). This is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize the symbol position) and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the winning search process (S23). In this winning search process, after all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the symbol combination displayed on the winning line 8 is collated with the symbol combination table, and the symbol combination displayed on the winning line 8 is identified. To.

Specifically, the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 19) and the data in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 9 to 11) are collated, and if there is a match as a result of the collation. , Data corresponding to the matching symbol combination (display combination) is stored in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 18), and the number of payouts (payout number counter value) associated with the combination of symbols is acquired.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a medal payout process of paying out the number of medals corresponding to the number of medals to be paid out as a result of the winning search process (S24). In this medal payout process, the hopper drive circuit 41 is controlled and the number of credits is updated based on the payout number counter value.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the AT management process shown in FIG. 38 (S25). In the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 controls the period from the execution of the AT start freeze to the execution of the AT end lock so that the AT is set. That is, the main CPU 31 is configured to manage the number of AT games, and in this AT management process, it is managed whether or not the AT ends.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the lock execution process shown in FIG. 39 (S26). In this lock execution process, when it is determined by the AT management process that the AT ends, the lock or the like at the end of the AT is executed.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates winning operation command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated winning operation command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S27). .. The winning operation command data is data that enables the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the type of display combination, the payout number counter value, and whether or not the lock for ending AT is executed.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the bonus end check process (S28). By this bonus end check process, the process of terminating the operation of the BB is executed when the BB end condition is satisfied.

Specifically, the current payout number counter value is subtracted from the bonus end number counter value stored in the bonus operation check process described later, and it is determined whether or not the value is negative. Then, when it is determined that the value is negative, the BB end processing is executed. In the BB end processing, the BB game state flag and the RB game state flag are turned off, and the game state is shifted to the RT0 game state.

Although not shown, in this bonus end check process, the main CPU 31 generates bonus end command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and the generated bonus end command data is sent to the main RAM 33. Store in the allocated communication data storage area. This bonus end command data is data that enables the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, that the BB has ended.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the bonus operation check process (S29). By this bonus operation check process, a process of operating the BB or the like based on the combination of the symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is executed. The main CPU 31 returns to the process of step S11 after executing the process of step S29.

Specifically, first, it is determined whether or not the display combination is BB. Then, when it is determined that the display combination is BB, the BB operation time process is executed. In the BB operation time processing, the BB game state flag and the RB game state flag are turned on, and "75" is set as the value of the bonus end number counter. In addition, the carry-over combination storage area is cleared (the value of bit 0 is reset to "0").
Next, when it is determined that the display combination is not BB, it is determined whether the display combination is a replay. Then, when it is determined that the display combination is a replay, an automatic input request is made. That is, the number of inserted sheets (3 sheets) in the current unit game is controlled so as to be automatically inserted in the next unit game. If it is determined that the display combination is not a replay, the process ends.

Although not shown, in this bonus operation check process, the main CPU 31 generates bonus start command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and the generated bonus start command data is sent to the main RAM 33. Store in the allocated communication data storage area. This bonus start command data is data that enables the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, that the BB has started.

<Processing when power is turned on>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a power-on processing executed in step S10 of the main control processing shown in FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (S30).
In this determination process, whether or not the backup is normal is determined by error detection using the checksum value.

For example, the main CPU 31 stores the set value of the pachi-slot machine 1 and the checksum value calculated from the set value and the like as backup data in the main RAM 33 when the power is turned off, and the determination process (S30) when the power is turned on. In, the set value and the like and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 33 are read out.

Then, the main CPU 31 compares the checksum calculated from the read set value and the like with the backed up checksum, and if the comparison results match, it is determined that the backup is normal.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the backed up setting values and the like in the main RAM 33 (S31). As a result, if the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off is set in the main RAM 33.

After executing the process of step S31, or when it is determined in step S30 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 is a setting change switch (not shown) provided in the cabinet 60 of the pachislot machine 1. ) Is on or not (S32). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 31 executes the initialization process at the time of setting change (S33).

In the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, for example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area of the main RAM 33 are cleared, and the set value is cleared. The data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is not cleared.

Further, in the initialization process at the time of changing the setting, the data stored in the effect game state storage area, the effect lottery state storage area, and the effect winning opportunity storage area are cleared, and the specified number of games is cleared. Then, the "state at the time of setting change" is set as the effect lottery state.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated initialization command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S34). .. The initialization command data is, for example, data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize whether or not the set value has been changed, the set value, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the set value change process (S35). In this set value change process, a set value is selected from 1 to 6 according to the operation result of a reset switch (not shown) provided in the cabinet 60 of the pachislot machine 1, and the operation is followed thereafter. The set value selected when the start lever 6 is operated is fixed.

Further, in this set value change process, after the set value is determined, the effect lottery state and the specified game are based on the set value and a random number value (hereinafter, random number value 3) separately generated in the main CPU 31. The number is determined by lottery.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the ON state (S36), and repeatedly executes the process of step S36 until a determination result in the non-ON state is obtained.

Here, the main CPU 31 generates and generates initialization command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72 when a determination result that the setting change switch is not in the ON state is obtained (NO). The initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33 (S37), and the power-on processing is completed.

In step S32, when the main CPU 31 determines that the setting change switch is not on (NO), it determines whether or not the backup is normal (S38). Here, if it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 executes power-on error processing (S39).

In the power-on error processing, the main CPU 31 displays that the backup is not normal by displaying an error or the like. In the state of an error (backup error) in which the backup is not normal, the main CPU 31 does not release the error state by operating the stop release switch (not shown) or the reset switch (not shown). Therefore, the error state is canceled only when a new setting is changed.

If it is determined in step S38 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 restores the state of the pachi-slot machine 1 to the state before the power was cut off based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 33. (S40), the process at power-on ends.

<Medal reception / start check processing>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the medal acceptance / start check process executed in step S12 of the main control process shown in FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an automatic closing request (S50). That is, it is determined whether or not the replay was won in the previous unit game.

In step S50, when it is determined that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the main CPU 31 executes an automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of medals as the medals inserted in the previous unit game (S51). Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter and clears the automatic closing counter.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. The transmission process is executed (S52). Here, the medal insertion command data is data that allows the sub CPU 81 to recognize, for example, the presence / absence of medal insertion, the value of the insertion number counter, the value of the credit counter, and the like.

In step S50, if it is determined that there is no automatic insertion request (NO), the main CPU 31 permits the acceptance of medals (S53). For example, the main CPU 31 drives a solenoid of a selector (not shown) to form a path so that medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 pass through the selector.

In step S50, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is an automatic insertion request (YES), the acceptance of medals has been prohibited since the previous unit game, so that the process related to the acceptance of medals Does not run.

After the process of step S52 or S53 is executed, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets in the main RAM 33 according to the gaming state (S54). In the present embodiment, 3 is set as the maximum value of the number of input sheets in any of the gaming states.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the acceptance of medals is permitted (S55). Here, if it is determined that the acceptance of medals is permitted (YES), the main CPU 31 executes a medal insertion check process for checking whether the medals have been properly inserted or the BET operation has been performed. (S56). In this medal insertion check process, when medals are properly inserted, or when medals are inserted from credits by BET operation, the value of the inserted number counter or the credit counter is set according to the number of inserted medals. The value is updated.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data to be transmitted from the main control board 71 to the sub control board 72, and stores the generated medal insertion command data in the communication data storage area allocated to the main RAM 33. The transmission process is executed (S57).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal can be inserted or credited (S58). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 is subject to the condition that the value of the number-of-insertion counter is 3 and the value of the credit counter is 50, or that the automatic insertion process of step S51 is executed. , It is determined that medals cannot be inserted or credited when the condition is satisfied, and it is determined that medals can be inserted or credited when the condition is not satisfied.

If it is determined in step S58 that medals cannot be inserted or credited (NO), the main CPU 31 prohibits the acceptance of medals (S59). For example, the main CPU 31 forms a path through which medals inserted into the medal insertion port 22 are discharged from the medal payout outlet 15 without driving the solenoid of the selector.

In step S55, when it is determined that the acceptance of medals is not permitted (NO), in step S58, when it is determined that medals can be inserted or credited (YES), or after the process of step S59 is executed. , The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is the number of medals that can start the game. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is 3, which is the maximum value (S60).

Here, if it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not the maximum value (NO), the main CPU 31 returns to the process of step S55. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is the maximum value (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is ON (S61).

Here, if it is determined that the start switch 6S is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 returns to the process of step S55. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 6S is on (YES), the main CPU 31 prohibits the acceptance of medals (S62) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process.

<Internal lottery processing>
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an internal lottery process executed in step S14 of the main control process shown in FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the game state in the main RAM 33 (S70). In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets any of the internal lottery tables shown in FIGS. 12 or 13 in the main RAM 33 according to the gaming state.

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (S71). The random number value acquired here is a random number value 1. Next, the main CPU 31 refers to a predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in step S70, acquires one lottery value associated with each winning number of the corresponding set value, and draws the lottery value from the random number value. Is subtracted (S72).
That is, the main CPU 31 collates whether or not the internal winning combination associated with the winning number is determined.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result in the process of step S72 is less than 0 (S73). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is not less than 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 updates the random number value and the winning number (S74).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers of the internal lottery table used have been checked (S75), and if it determines that all the winning numbers have not been checked (NO). , Return to the process of step S72.

On the other hand, when the main CPU 31 determines that all the winning numbers have been checked (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (S76). In the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the general game state is set so that the subtraction result does not always become 0 or more when the main CPU 31 finishes checking all the winning numbers. Therefore, the BB game state. Step S76 is not executed except in the case of (RB game state).

In step S73, when the main CPU 31 determines that the subtraction result is less than 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table set in the main RAM 33 and starts from the winning number to the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The value and the value of the bonus data pointer are acquired (S77).

After executing the process of step S76 or S77, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 14), and based on the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer, the internal winning combination (S78).

In the processing of step S78, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and 11 bytes indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer acquired in the processing of step S76 or S77. The data value of is determined.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination data acquired in step S78 in the internal winning combination storage area (see FIG. 17) (S79). In the process of step S79, 11-byte data values indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S78 are stored in the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 11.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area (see FIG. 20) is 0 (S80). When the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table (see FIG. 15) and internally based on the value of the bonus data pointer. Acquire the winning role (S81).

In the process of step S81, the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and the 11-byte data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the bonus data pointer acquired in the process of step S76 or S77 is determined. To.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination acquired in step S81 in the carrying-over combination storage area (see FIG. 20) (S82). In the process of step S82, when "BB" is acquired as the internal winning combination in step S81, the bit 0 corresponding to "BB" in the carry-over storage area is set to "1".

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area (see FIG. 20) is 0 (S83). In this determination process, it is determined in step S82 whether or not the bit 0 corresponding to the "BB" of the carry-over storage area is set to "1".

If it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is "BB" (S84). Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the internal winning combination is "BB" (YES), the main CPU 31 changes the RT gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (S85). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets the RT1 game status flag to "1". In this embodiment, since the bonus combination is only "BB", the determination process may not be executed.

When it is determined in step S80 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is not 0 (NO), when it is determined in step S83 that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is 0 (YES), the internal winning combination is "BB" in step S84. (NO) or after executing the process of step S85, the main CPU 31 updates the internal winning combination storage area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area (S86). ..

<Freeze lottery processing>
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a freeze lottery process executed in step S15 of the main control process shown in FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (S90). Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not "1" is set in the RT1 game state flag.

Here, when the main CPU 31 determines that the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (YES), it subsequently determines whether or not a penalty is in progress (S91). In the present embodiment, when the production game state is the normal game state and the internal winning combination is the push order combination (the small combination / replay data pointer is any one of "4" to "9". In the case of), when the stop button 7L is not operated in the first stop operation, the processes S92 to S99 are not performed for 6 games. This prevents the developers of pachislot machines and the amusement park from giving unintended benefits to the players. Hereinafter, this is referred to as a "penalty".

If it is determined in step S90 that the gaming state is not the RT1 gaming state (NO), and if it is determined in step S91 that a penalty is in progress (YES), this freeze lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the penalty is not in progress (NO), it is determined whether or not the effect gaming state is the pseudo RB state or the pseudo BB state (S92). When it is determined (YES) that the effect gaming state is the pseudo RB state or the pseudo BB state, the main CPU 31 is determined by the random number value 2 stored in step S13 of FIG. 31 and in step S15 of the same figure. A pseudo BB stock lottery is executed based on the internal winning combination, the lottery result is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (S93), and the freeze lottery process is completed.

Specifically, when the determined internal winning combination is an internal winning combination having a relatively low winning probability as compared with other internal winning combinations (for example, the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "2", In any of "3", "10" to "16"), a pseudo BB stock lottery is executed with a winning probability predetermined for each internal winning combination. In this case, the fact that the pseudo BB stock lottery has been won may be announced in the unit game, or may not be announced until the end of the pseudo bonus.

On the other hand, in step S92, when it is determined that the effect gaming state is not the pseudo RB state or the pseudo BB state (NO), the effect winning opportunity establishment determination process is executed (S94).

(Processing to determine the establishment of the winning opportunity for production)
In this effect winning opportunity establishment determination process, first, as described above, the effect winning opportunity establishment lottery based on the internal winning combination in the game is performed with a predetermined winning probability based on the current production lottery state. Then, when it is determined that the effect winning opportunity has been established, the effect winning opportunity corresponding to the internal winning combination is stored in the effect winning opportunity storage area (see FIG. 26). Further, as described above, the establishment of the production winning opportunity based on the production lottery state and the internal winning combination When the result of the lottery is non-winning, the specified number of games stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 33 is one by one. It is subtracted. Then, when the specified number of games becomes 0, it is always determined that the effect winning opportunity has been established, and the "specified number of games" is stored as the effect winning opportunity. Further, as described above, when the pseudo BB stock lottery is won when the effect game state is the pseudo RB state or the pseudo BB state, it is always determined that the effect winning opportunity has been established, and the effect winning opportunity is "pseudo". BB stock release ”is stored.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a process when the effect winning opportunity is established (S95). This effect winning opportunity is executed when it is determined in the above-mentioned effect winning opportunity establishment determination process that the effect winning opportunity has been established, and when it is determined that the effect winning opportunity has not been established, the process ends. To do.

(Processing when the production winning opportunity is established)
In the process when the effect winning opportunity is established, first, as described above, the effect lottery state of the transition destination is determined by lottery based on the current effect lottery state and the effect winning opportunity, and the effect lottery state storage area (see FIG. 25). Stored in. In addition, a predetermined number of games to be combined with the next production winning opportunity is determined by lottery, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. Then, as described above, the type of the pseudo bonus is determined by lottery based on the current effect lottery state and the effect winning opportunity (that is, the effect game state shifts to either the "pseudo RB state" or the "pseudo BB state". At the same time, the notification timing is determined by lottery (that is, it is determined whether to shift to the "pseudo-bonus notification waiting state" or the "pseudo-bonus matching waiting state" as the production game state.

When the production winning opportunity is "pseudo BB stock release", the "pseudo BB state" is determined as the type of the pseudo bonus, and the "pseudo bonus notification waiting state" is determined as the notification timing. ..

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect game state is in the pseudo-bonus notification waiting state (S96). When it is determined (YES) that the production game state is in the pseudo-bonus notification waiting state, the main CPU 31 executes a short freeze lottery based on the random number value 3, and the lottery result is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33. It is stored (S97), and this freeze lottery process is completed.

On the other hand, in step S96, when it is determined that the effect game state is not the pseudo-bonus notification waiting state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect game state is the pseudo-bonus complete wait state (S98). .. When it is determined (YES) that the effect game state is the pseudo-bonus set waiting state, the main CPU 31 executes the effect line selection value lottery based on the random number value 3 and the type of the pseudo-bonus, and the lottery result. Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (S99), and the freeze lottery process is completed.

Subsequently, in step S98, when it is determined that the effect game state is not the pseudo-bonus set waiting state (NO), the main CPU 31 executes a long freeze lottery based on the random number value 2 and the internal winning combination. The lottery result is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33 (S100), and the freeze lottery process is completed.

<Freeze execution process>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a freeze execution process executed in step S19 of the main control process shown in FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to execute the short freeze (S110). Specifically, in step S97 in the freeze lottery process described above, it is determined whether or not the result of the short freeze lottery is the winning. When it is determined that the short freeze is to be executed (YES), "269" (about 0.3 seconds) is set in the effect timer (S111), and the freeze execution process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S110 that the short freeze is not executed (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to execute the long freeze (S112).
Specifically, in step S100 in the freeze lottery process described above, it is determined whether or not the result of the long freeze lottery is the winning. When it is determined that the long freeze is to be executed (YES), "10742" (about 12 seconds) is set in the effect timer (S113).

Next, the main CPU 31 executes a process when the effect winning opportunity is established (S114). The process at the time of establishment of this effect winning opportunity is the same process as step S95 in the freeze lottery process described above, but the "pseudo BB state" is determined as the type of pseudo bonus, and the "pseudo bonus alignment" is set as the notification timing. "Waiting state" is determined.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the reel action 1 (S115), and proceeds to the process of step S119 described later. The reel action 1 corresponds to the above-mentioned effect line selection value “1”, and is effect data for automatically performing a pseudo stop effect when the effect line selection value is “1”.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 112 that the long freeze is not executed (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect game state is waiting for the pseudo bonuses (S116). When it is determined that the effect game state is the state of waiting for the pseudo bonuses (YES), "22378" (about 25 seconds) is set in the effect timer (S117), and then the pseudo stop effect process described later in FIG. 37 is performed. Is executed (S118).

After the process of step S115 described above, or after the predetermined step S118 described above, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the red 7 alignment has been pseudo-stopped (S119). When it is determined that the red 7 match has been pseudo-stopped (YES), the pseudo BB state is set as the effect game state, and "70" is set in the AT management counter (S120). Subsequently, the output of the external output signal 1 is turned on (S121), and the process proceeds to step S124.

On the other hand, in step S119, when it is determined that the red 7 alignment has not been pseudo-stopped (NO), the pseudo RB state is set as the effect game state, and “30” is set in the AT management counter (S122). Subsequently, the output of the external output signal 2 is turned on (S123).

After the process of step S121 described above, or after the predetermined step S123 described above, the main CPU 31 executes a random delay process (S124) and ends the freeze execution process.

(Random delay processing)
In the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the freeze execution process is completed, the reel rotation start process executed in step S20 of the main control process shown in FIG. 31 causes the original rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. However, for example, when the freeze execution is completed after the red 7 alignment is pseudo-stopped, the original rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started from the state where the red 7 alignment is completed. , There is a risk of adjustments that impair the fairness of the game. This is because there is a possibility that the player can easily grasp the timing of the stop operation by performing the effect by the reel (for example, the pseudo stop effect), and the effect by the reel is an auxiliary function of unintentionally pushing the eyes. This is because it ends up having.

Therefore, in the pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when a predetermined symbol is displayed at the end of the freeze execution (in the above example, the red 7s are aligned), the reel A predetermined random value (for example, random value 3) is acquired for each of 3L, 3C, and 3R, a timer is set based on the acquired random value, and rotation of each reel is started by the number of interrupts of the set timer. I try to delay it randomly.

With this configuration, even when a reel effect (for example, a pseudo stop effect) is performed, there is no risk of adjustments that impair the fairness of the game, and the game is started (the original rotation of the reel). Can be started).

<Pseudo stop effect processing>
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a pseudo stop effect process executed in step S118 of the freeze execution process shown in FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 detects the reel index for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by the reel position detection circuit 50 described above (S129). That is, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation (hereinafter, pseudo rotation) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R for the purpose of performing the pseudo stop effect by the reel control process (see S324 in FIG. 40) described later, and at the same time, The symbol positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R during the pseudo rotation can be detected.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the reel that can be pseudo-stopped has been stopped (S130). That is, it is determined whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R during the pseudo rotation have been operated.

Here, in step S130, when it is determined that the reel that can be pseudo-stopped has been stopped (YES), the reel is pseudo-stopped at the pseudo-stop position according to the determined effect line selection value (S131). ). For example, when the effect line selection value is "1" and the stop button 7L is operated, the reel 3L during pseudo rotation is pseudo-stopped at the symbol position "19" (see FIG. 7).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value of the effect interrupt counter value according to the type of the reel that has been pseudo-stopped (S132). For example, when the effect line selection value is "1", the stop button 7L is operated and the reel 3L during pseudo rotation is pseudo-stopped at the symbol position "19", the initial value of the effect interrupt counter value is ". 0 ”(see FIG. 29 (c)) is set. The start of addition to the interrupt counter for effect may be executed with the start of this pseudo stop effect process, may be executed with the process of step S129, or may be executed with the process of step S131. In, any of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be executed when the reels are first pseudo-stopped.

As a result, for example, in the reel 3L, every time the effect interrupt counter value reaches a predetermined value, the reel control process (see S324 in FIG. 40) described later causes rotation in the reverse rotation direction and forward rotation direction. The rotation is controlled to be alternated. Therefore, from the player's point of view, the reel 3L in the pseudo stop seems to vibrate in the vertical direction.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a reel capable of pseudo-stop (S133). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a reel that is still in pseudo rotation. If it is determined that there is a reel that can be pseudo-stopped (YES), the process returns to step S130, and if it is determined that there is no reel that can be pseudo-stopped (NO), the process proceeds to step S136.

On the other hand, in step S130, when it is determined that the reel capable of pseudo-stop is not stopped (NO), it is determined whether or not the effect timer is 0 (S134). When it is determined that the effect timer is not 0 (NO), the process returns to step S130, and when it is determined that the effect timer is 0 (YES), the reel corresponding to the determined effect line selection value. Set the action (S135).

Here, in the present embodiment, the reel actions 1 to 3 are stored in the main ROM 32. As described above, the reel action 1 corresponds to the effect line selection value "1", and is the effect data for automatically performing the pseudo stop effect when the effect line selection value is "1". Further, the reel action 2 corresponds to the effect line selection value "2", and is the effect data for automatically performing the pseudo stop effect when the effect line selection value is "2". Further, the reel action 3 corresponds to the effect line selection value "3", and is the effect data for automatically performing the pseudo stop effect when the effect line selection value is "3".

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the pseudo stop effect is performed and the player does not operate the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, the pseudo stop is automatically performed. Since it is configured so that the effect can be performed, it is possible to ensure that the player who has not performed the stop operation can enjoy the pseudo stop effect.

In step S133 described above, when it is determined that there is no reel capable of pseudo-stop (NO), or after step S135 described above, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the red 7 alignment has been pseudo-stopped (S136). When it is determined that the red 7 set has pseudo-stopped (YES), the effect timer is updated to "4476" (about 5 seconds) (S137), and when it is determined that the red 7 set has not been pseudo-stopped (NO). , The effect timer is updated to "1" (about 0.001 seconds) (S138).

In step S136, in determining whether or not the red 7 alignment has been pseudo-stopped, it may be determined based on the effect line selection value, and the symbol actually grasped according to the detection of the reel index. The judgment may be made based on the pseudo stop position.

Further, in determining whether or not the red 7 alignment has been pseudo-stopped in step S116 in the freeze execution process described above, in addition to the above, it is based on the value of the effect timer updated in step S137 or S138 described above. You may make a judgment.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect timer is 0 (S139). When it is determined that the effect timer is not 0 (NO), the process returns to step S139 (that is, the process is waited for), and when the effect timer is determined to be 0 (YES), the effect timer is set. Set "17902" (about 20 seconds) (S140).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 again determines whether or not the effect timer is 0 (S141).
When it is determined that the effect timer is 0 (YES), this pseudo stop effect process ends.

On the other hand, in step S141, when it is determined that the effect timer is not 0 (NO), it is determined whether or not the start lever has been operated (S142). If it is determined that the start lever has not been operated (NO), the process returns to step S141, and if it is determined that the start lever has been operated (YES), the effect timer is updated to "0" (S143). This pseudo stop effect processing is terminated.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined operation (for example, for example) by the player is performed by the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player or after the pseudo stop is automatically performed. It is configured to end the freeze execution by (operation to the start lever 6) or when a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the effect timer has changed from "17902" to "0"). Therefore, the game can be advanced at a timing desired by the player, and it is possible to prevent the pseudo stop effect period from becoming redundant more than necessary.

The above-mentioned predetermined operation is not limited to the operation to the start lever 6, the operation to the MAX bet button 11, the operation to the 1-bet button 12, and the stop button corresponding to the reel that has already been pseudo-stopped. It may be an operation to or a combination thereof.

<AT management process>
FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the AT management process executed in step S25 of the main control process shown in FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the production game state is in the pseudo-bonus notification waiting state (S150). When it is determined that the effect game state is the pseudo bonus notification waiting state (YES), the pseudo bonus set wait state is set as the effect game state (S151), and this AT management process is terminated.

On the other hand, in step S150, when it is determined that the effect game state is not the pseudo bonus notification waiting state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect game state is the pseudo RB state or the pseudo BB state (S152). .. When it is determined that the effect gaming state is not the pseudo-pseudo RB state or the pseudo-BB state (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the penalty check process (S159) and ends the AT management process. In this penalty check process, as described above, when the production game state is the normal game state and the internal winning combination is the push order combination (small combination / replay data pointers are "4" to "9". In any case), it is determined whether or not the stop button 7L was not operated in the first stop operation. When it is determined that the stop button 7L has not been operated in the first stop operation, information that can be identified as being penalized is stored in the main RAM 33 for 6 games.

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S152 described above that the effect gaming state is the pseudo RB state or the pseudo BB state (YES), the AT management counter is decremented by 1 (S153), and then the AT management counter. Determines whether or not is 0 (S154).
When it is determined that the AT management counter is not 0 (NO), this AT management process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S154 that the AT management counter is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pseudo BB stock is 0 (S155). When it is determined that the pseudo BB stock is not 0 (NO), the pseudo bonus notification waiting state is set as the effect game state (S158), and this AT management process is terminated.

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines in step S155 described above that the pseudo BB stock is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 sets the normal game state as the effect game state (S156), and executes the AT end processing (S157). ), This AT management process is terminated.

(Processing at the end of AT)
In this AT end processing, the effect lottery state and the specified number of games determined in the process when the effect winning opportunity is established in step S95 in the freeze lottery process described above and step S114 in the freeze execution process described above are set.

<Lock execution process>
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a lock execution process executed in step S26 of the main control process shown in FIG. 31.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the end of the pseudo RB state (S170). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effect game state has changed from the pseudo RB state to the normal game state or the pseudo bonus notification waiting state by the AT management process described above. When it is determined that the pseudo RB state is finished (YES), "1" (about 0.001 seconds) is set in the effect timer (S171), the output of the external output signal 2 is turned off (S172), and the output is turned off (S172). This lock execution process ends.

On the other hand, in step S170, when it is determined that it is not the end of the pseudo RB state (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is the end of the pseudo BB state (S173).
Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effect game state has changed from the pseudo BB state to the normal game state or the pseudo bonus notification waiting state by the AT management process described above. When it is determined that the pseudo BB state is finished (YES), "3581" (about 4 seconds) is set in the effect timer (S174), the output of the external output signal 1 is turned off (S175), and this lock is set. Ends the execution process. Also, when it is determined that it is not the end of the pseudo BB state (NO), this lock execution process is also terminated.

<Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU>
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31. This process is performed every 1.1172 ms.

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S320). Next, the main CPU 31 executes the input port check process shown in FIG. 41 (S321). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of signals from various switches and sensors connected to the main CPU 31.

For example, the main CPU 31 stores on-edge and off-edge information of various switches such as the start switch 6S and the stop switch 7S and on / off information of various sensors such as the medal sensor 42S in the main RAM 33.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the timer update process (S322). Next, the main CPU 31 executes the communication data transmission process shown in FIG. 42 (S323). Next, the main CPU 31 executes a reel control process for controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (S324).

More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and the reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that the 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, the main CPU 31 controls so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped in response to the stop operation.

Next, the main CPU 31 executes the lamp 7SEG drive process (S325). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Next, the main CPU 31 restores the register (S326) and ends the interrupt process that occurs periodically.

<Input port check process>
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an input port check process executed in step S321 of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 40.

First, the main CPU 31 checks the state of each input port (S330). Next, the main CPU 31 stores the state of the input port before the previous interrupt, that is, one interrupt, in the main RAM 33 (S331), and stores the current state of the input port in the main RAM 33 (S332).

In this way, by making it possible to compare the state of the input port one interrupt before and the state of the current input port, the main CPU 31 can confirm the state of both input ports. It is checked whether the state of the input port has changed, for example, whether the MAX bet button 11 or the 1-bet button 12 has been pressed.

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

<Communication data transmission processing>
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a communication data transmission process executed in step S323 of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU 31 shown in FIG. 40.

First, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the communication data transmission timer (S340). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (S341).

Here, if it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends the communication data transmission process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (S342).

Here, if it is determined that there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area (NO), the main CPU 31 generates non-operation command data, and the generated non-operation command data is assigned to the main RAM 33. It is stored in the storage area (S343).

In the non-operation command data, on-edge and off-edge information of various switches and on / off information of various sensors stored in the above-mentioned input port check process are set as each parameter. As a result, it is possible to prevent an interrupt process in which the command is not transmitted and prevent fraudulent acts against the command transmission, and by causing the sub CPU 81 to recognize this information, the period during which the operation is originally invalid is possible. It is possible to change the effect based on the operation (for example, the BET operation while the reel is rotating).

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

Next, the main CPU 31 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub-control board 72 (S345). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the transmission of communication data is completed (S346).

Here, if it is determined that the transmission of the communication data is not completed (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the process of step S345. On the other hand, when it is determined that the communication data transmission is completed (YES), the main CPU 31 updates to clear the communication data storage area (S347), and ends the communication data transmission process.

[Sub-control processing]
The sub CPU 81 of the sub control board 72 executes various processes according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 43 to 48.

<Power-on process>
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a power-on process of the sub CPU 81 at the time of power-on.

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

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task shown in FIG. 44 (S351). The lamp control task waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive the timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 milliseconds, and in response to receiving this timer interrupt event message, the lamp control task of various lamps. It is a process of executing a process of controlling the lighting state.

Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task shown in FIG. 45 (S352).
In the sound control task, the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R is controlled by the sub CPU 81. Next, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task (S353) and ends the power-on process.

<Ramp control task>
FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in step S351 of the power-on process shown in FIG. 43.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the timer interrupt initialization process (S360). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization process of the lamp-related data (S361).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the timer interrupt wait (S362). In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 milliseconds.

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

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound control task shown in FIG. 45 (S363).
In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the lamp control task, is executed.

In the present embodiment, the priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S363, the sound control task having the next priority after the lamp control task is executed. In step S363, among the sound control tasks shown in FIG. 45, the processes of steps S372 and S373 are executed.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the lamp data analysis process (S364), executes the lamp effect execution process (S365), and returns to the process of step S362.

<Sound control task>
FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a lamp control task activated in step S352 of the power-on process shown in FIG. 43.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes an initialization process of sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (S370). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes a task having the next priority in the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task (S371).

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the sound data analysis process (S372), performs the sound effect execution process (S373), and executes the process of step S371.

<Main board communication task>
FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task started in the mother task started in step S353 shown in FIG. 43.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication message queue (S380) and checks the received command (S381).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S382). Here, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 returns to the process of step S381.

On the other hand, if it is determined that a command different from the previous one has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 determines that the received command is a legitimate command, and creates game information from the received command. The game information is stored in the sub RAM 83 (S383). Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the command analysis process shown in FIG. 47 (S384), and returns to the process of step S381.

<Command analysis processing>
FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process executed in step S384 of the main board communication task shown in FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 48 (S390), executes the lamp data determination process (S391), executes the sound data determination process (S392), and registers the determined data. (S393), and the command analysis process is terminated.

<Production content determination process>
FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an effect content determination process executed in step S390 of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 47.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command has been received (S400).
Here, if it is determined that the initialization command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the initialization command reception processing (S401), and ends the effect content determination processing. In the initialization command reception processing, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the initialization command is set. For example, the effect state is restored or the effect state is initialized based on whether or not the setting is changed.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the medal insertion command has been received (S402). Here, if it is determined that the medal insertion command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the medal insertion command reception processing (S403), and ends the effect content determination process. In the medal insertion command reception processing, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the medal insertion command is set. For example, production data for outputting a medal insertion sound is set based on whether or not a medal is inserted.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the medal insertion command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the start command has been received (S404). Here, if it is determined that the start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the start command reception process (S405), and ends the effect content determination process. In the process when the start command is received, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the start command is set. For example, if the AT management counter value is 1 or more, the effect data indicating that AT is in progress is set, and if the internal winning combination is the pushing order combination, the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous for the player is performed. The effect data for notifying is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel rotation start command has been received (S406). Here, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the reel rotation start command reception processing (S407), and ends the effect content determination process. In the processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the reel rotation start command is set. For example, the effect data for outputting the reel rotation start sound is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel rotation start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the reel stop command has been received (S408). Here, if it is determined that the reel stop command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the reel stop command reception time process (S409) shown in FIG. 42, and ends the effect content determination process. In the reel stop command reception processing, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the reel stop command is set. For example, the effect data for outputting the reel stop sound is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning operation command has been received (S410). Here, if it is determined that the winning operation command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command (S411), and ends the effect content determination process. In the process at the time of receiving the winning operation command, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the winning operation command is set. For example, production data for outputting the payout sound according to the number of payouts according to the winning combination is set.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning operation command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus start command has been received (S412). Here, if it is determined that the bonus start command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the bonus start command reception processing (S413), and ends the effect content determination process. In the processing at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus start command is set. In addition, in this embodiment, since the pseudo RB state and the pseudo BB state are configured to be relatively more advantageous than the BB game state, it is based on the information transmitted as the bonus start command. , It may be configured so as not to set unique production data.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus start command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus end command has been received (S414). Here, if it is determined that the bonus end command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the bonus end command reception processing (S415), and ends the effect content determination process. In the processing at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the effect data based on the information transmitted as the bonus end command is set. In addition, in this embodiment, since the pseudo RB state and the pseudo BB state are configured to be relatively more advantageous than the BB game state, it is based on the information transmitted as the bonus end command. , It may be configured so as not to set unique production data.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus end command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the no-operation command has been received (S416). Here, if it is determined that the non-operation command has been received (YES), the sub CPU 81 executes the non-operation command reception process (S417), and ends the effect content determination process.

In the non-operation command reception processing, the effect data may be changed based on the information transmitted as the non-operation command. For example, when the effect data determined in the process at the time of receiving the start command is the effect data requesting the repeated hitting of the MAX bet button 11, the MAX bet button 11 received as a non-operation command is in the on-edge state or off-edge. The production data is changed based on the state information. On the other hand, if it is determined in S416 that the input state command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process.

As described above, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for variable display of a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an internal structure. An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main CPU 31) and a symbol variation start control means (for example, a reel rotation start processing by the main CPU 31) for starting the variation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means. And reel control processing), symbol fluctuation stop control means (for example, reel stop control processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 31) for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means, and symbol display by the symbol fluctuation stop control means. When the fluctuation of the symbol displayed by the means is stopped, a profit giving means (for example, a medal payout process and a freeze execution process by the main CPU 31) for giving a profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols is provided.

Further, the symbol variation start control means includes start operation permission means (for example, medal reception / start check processing by the main CPU 31) that permits the start operation of the player based on the input of a predetermined game value. When the start operation detecting means (for example, the start switch 6S) for detecting the start operation of the player and the start operation are detected by the start operation detecting means based on the fact that the start operation is permitted by the operation permission means, If the special start condition (for example, "pseudo-bonus alignment waiting state" is set as the effect game state and then shifts to "pseudo-RB state" or "pseudo-BB state") is not satisfied, the normal symbol changes. If the special start condition is satisfied when the start operation is detected by the normal symbol variation start control means (for example, the reel rotation start process and the reel control process by the main CPU 31) and the start operation detection means for starting the above. Special symbol fluctuation start control means (for example, freeze execution processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 31) that starts the special symbol fluctuation without starting the normal symbol fluctuation, and special symbol fluctuation start control means. After the symbol variation is started, the special symbol variation is terminated based on the satisfaction of the special end condition (for example, the freeze execution process by the main CPU is completed), and the normal symbol variation is performed. It includes a normal symbol variation start / return control means (for example, reel rotation start processing and reel control processing by the main CPU 31) to be started.

Further, the symbol variation stop control means is a normal stop permission condition (for example, in a reel control process by the main CPU) after the normal symbol variation is started by the normal symbol variation start control means or the normal symbol variation start / return control means. Based on the fact that the reel has reached a constant speed), the normal stop operation permission means for permitting the player to stop the operation (for example, permission of the stop operation to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the main CPU 31). After the special symbol variation is started by the special symbol variation start control means, a special stop permission condition (for example, the pseudo stop effect process is executed in the freeze execution process by the main CPU) is satisfied. Based on the fact that the stop operation is permitted by the special stop operation permission means (for example, the pseudo stop effect processing by the main CPU 31) that permits the player to stop the operation, and the normal stop operation permission means or the special stop operation permission means. Further, when the stop operation is permitted by the stop operation detecting means (for example, the stop switch 7S) for detecting the stop operation of the player and the normal stop operation permitting means, the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. In this case, the symbol variation main stop control means (for example, by the main CPU 31) that stops the variation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the determination result by the internal winning combination determining means and the procedure of the stop operation. Based on the special start condition that is established when the stop operation is permitted by the reel stop control process and the reel control process) and the special stop operation permission means, and the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detection means. , A symbol variation temporary stop control means (for example, a pseudo stop effect process and a reel control process by the main CPU 31) for temporarily stopping the variation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means.

Then, when at least one row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the symbol variation temporary stop control means holds the symbol in the one row while vibrating, based on the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detection means. (For example, the reel is controlled based on the effect interrupt counter value in the pseudo stop effect process by the main CPU).

This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize that the reel has not stopped in the original sense, and prevents the player from misunderstanding even when performing a pseudo stop effect. Can be done.

Further, the symbol variation temporary stop control means is when at least one row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the timing of vibrating the one row, and the case where the other row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped. , The timing of vibrating the other row is different (for example, the effect interrupt counter value shown in FIG. 29C is made different for each reel).

As a result, each reel that has been pseudo-stopped (temporarily stopped) appears to vibrate as if drawing a wave, so it not only prevents the player from being misunderstood, but also about the pseudo-stop effect. A high effect can be obtained.

Further, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol variation main stop control means is a combination of symbols related to the re-game, the profit-giving means is determined without adding a predetermined game value by the player. The combination of the re-game granting means (for example, medal reception / start check processing by the main CPU 31) that gives the profit of automatically inputting the game value and the symbol that is stopped and displayed by the symbol variation main stop control means is related to the small winning combination. In the case of a combination of symbols, the temporary stop display is performed by the game value adding means (for example, the medal payout process by the main CPU 31) that gives the game value according to the combination of the stopped and displayed symbols, and the symbol variation temporary stop control means. When the combination of symbols is a special combination of symbols (for example, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" or "Red 7-Red 7-BAR"), it is advantageous to give the benefit of shifting to an advantageous state. The advantageous state includes the state transition granting means (for example, freeze execution processing by the main CPU 31), and the advantageous state is an internal winning combination when the symbol variation main stop control means actually stops the fluctuation of the symbol displayed by the symbol display means. Based on the determination result by the determination means, the state is set to notify the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous to the player (for example, the AT management process by the main CPU 31 and the start command reception process by the sub CPU 81).

As a result, when a special symbol combination is displayed on each reel that has been pseudo-stopped (temporarily stopped), AT can be started from the unit game, and an extra game for aligning the special symbol combination. It is possible to let the player enjoy the benefits of AT without digesting the numbers.

In addition, when the symbol variation stop control means permits the stop operation by the special stop operation permitting means and the stop operation is not detected by the stop operation detecting means, the symbol is based on the established special start condition. The symbol variation automatic temporary stop control means (for example, the pseudo stop effect processing and the reel control processing by the main CPU 31) for automatically temporarily stopping the variation of the symbol displayed by the display means may be included.

As a result, even the player who has not performed the stop operation can surely enjoy the pseudo stop effect.

Further, when at least one row in the symbol display means is automatically temporarily stopped, the symbol variation automatic temporary stop control means holds the symbol in the one row while vibrating (for example, pseudo stop by the main CPU). The reel is controlled based on the interrupt counter value for effect in the effect process), and the normal symbol change start / return control means is all in the symbol display means by the symbol change temporary stop control means or the symbol change automatic temporary stop control means. The special termination condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed or that a predetermined operation has been performed before the predetermined time has elapsed when the column of is temporarily stopped (for example, main). It may be the end of the pseudo stop effect processing by the CPU 31).

As a result, the game can be advanced at a timing desired by the player, and it is possible to prevent the pseudo stop effect period from becoming redundant more than necessary.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the specific configuration of each means and the like provided in the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example adopted in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, and can be arbitrarily modified as long as the gist of the present invention is not deviated. Is.

[Modified example of this embodiment]
For example, in the present embodiment, reels 3L, 3C, 3R and display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are adopted as the symbol display means, but a configuration in which a liquid crystal display device is used in place of or in combination with this. May be. That is, the image of the design displayed on the liquid crystal display device may be variablely displayed. Further, the display window may be a single display window 4, and a part of the symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be displayed by the display window 4.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, as the internal winning combination determining means, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value generated by the random number generator 36 and performs the internal lottery processing. Alternatively, at the same time, a random number value may be acquired using a random number generation circuit (not shown) built in the main CPU 31.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the start switch 6S for detecting the operation to the start lever 6 is adopted as the start operation detecting means, and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated as the stop operation detecting means. Although the stop switch 7S for detection is adopted, a touch panel switch may be used instead of or in combination with this.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, during the pseudo stop of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, the symbols in the temporary stop are obtained by alternately rotating in the reverse rotation direction and rotating in the forward rotation direction. Although it is designed to vibrate, instead of or in combination with this, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is unitized (hereinafter, reel unit 3LU, 3CU, 3RU), and a driving means for driving this reel unit individually is provided. The main CPU 31 may drive and control the symbol during temporary stop to vibrate.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the effect interrupt counter values are set to be different for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, but instead of or together with this, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R It may be set so that the interrupt counter value for each production is the same. That is, it may be set so that the timing at which the rotation in the reverse rotation direction and the rotation in the forward rotation direction are alternately performed is the same (synchronous) for each reel. As a result, it is possible to obtain a different effect. Further, when the effect interrupt counter value is set to be different for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R according to the effect lottery state and the effect winning opportunity, and the effect interrupt counter value for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It may be decided that the cases are set to be the same.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, when the effect game state is the "pseudo bonus set waiting state", the pseudo stop effect is configured to be performed, but instead of or together with this, the effect game Even when the state is the "normal game state", the pseudo stop effect may be performed with a predetermined probability. In this case, the effect line selection values "4" to "6" are predetermined, and in the case of the effect line selection value "4", the left reel "19", the middle reel "0", and the right are as pseudo stop positions. When the reel "19" is associated and the effect line selection value is "5", the left reel "0", the middle reel "0", and the right reel "19" are associated as pseudo stop positions, and the effect line is associated. In the case of the selection value "6", the left reel "0", the middle reel "19", and the right reel "1" may be associated with each other as the pseudo stop position. That is, the "pseudo RB state" or the "pseudo BB state" is temporarily stopped in the so-called "tempai-off state", but the interest of the "normal game state" can be significantly enhanced.

Further, for example, in the present embodiment, when performing the pseudo stop effect, the symbol is configured to be pseudo-stopped at the pseudo stop position associated with the effect line selection value, but instead of this, or At the same time, the symbol may be pseudo-stopped within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces from the actual stop start position. In addition, the maximum number of sliding pieces may be determined by lottery only during the pseudo stop.

Although the modified example of the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, it is also possible to execute the "navigation contradiction effect" as shown in FIG. 49 as an example. Hereinafter, this "navigation contradiction production" will be described.

<Navigation contradiction production>
In the present embodiment, in the freeze execution process shown in FIG. 36, a special combination of symbols (for example, "red 7-red 7-red 7" or "red 7-red") is used when the long freeze is executed or the pseudo stop effect is executed. When the 7-BAR ") is pseudo-stopped, the freeze execution process ends after the random delay process (S124), and the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start their original rotations (FIG. 31). S19 and S20).

Here, in the unit game, when the "pushing order" is determined as the internal winning combination, the dot display 100 and the front panel 110 notify the player of the most advantageous stop operation procedure. However, in this modification, the procedure of the stop operation is further notified by using the rotation start order of the reels. On the other hand, at the same time, in the back lamps 5L, 5C, and 5R, the procedure of the stop operation which is most advantageous for the player without the player moving the viewpoint by intentionally notifying the inconsistent reel rotation start order. Information other than the above is also configured to be able to be notified at the same time.

Specifically, in the above-mentioned random delay processing, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is the "pushing order combination" (the small combination / replay data pointer is any of "4" to "9". Whether or not) is judged. Then, when it is determined that the internal winning combination is a "pushing order" (YES), a special random delay process is executed, and when it is determined that the internal winning combination is not a "pushing order" (NO). , Performs normal random delay processing.

On the other hand, when the special random delay process is executed by the main CPU 31, the sub CPU 81 executes the contradiction navigation effect process with reference to the current effect lottery state.

(Special random delay processing)
In the special random processing, different timer values are set for each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the type of "pushing order", and the start of rotation of each reel is randomly delayed by the number of interrupts of the set timer. Let me.

For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is "middle left and right bell" (the value of the data pointer for small role / replay is "4"), "34" is set as the timer value of the reel 3C, and the reel 3L By setting "68" as the timer value of the reel 3R and setting "102" as the timer value of the reel 3R, each reel is random and shows the procedure of the stop operation which is most advantageous for the player. Will start spinning.

Further, for example, when the result of the internal lottery process is similarly "middle left and right bell" (the value of the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is "4"), the delay time is set for each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R. While setting the initial value of (for example, "34" as the timer value), the range of the lottery value of the random value to be added to the initial value is set to "1 to 85" for the reel 3C and "86 to 170" for the reel 3L. By configuring the reels 3R to be "171 to 255", each reel starts rotating at random and so as to indicate the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous to the player.

(Contradictory navigation production processing)
In the contradiction navigation effect processing, the type of contradiction navigation effect executed by the back lamps 5L, 5C, and 5R is determined based on the type of "pushing order" and the current effect lottery state.

For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is "middle left and right bell" (the value of the data pointer for small role / replay is "4"), the current effect lottery state is "normal B state" or "pull back state". In the case of "," middle right left effect "is determined and executed as a contradiction navigation effect. On the other hand, when the current production lottery state is "Renso A state", "Renso B state" or "Renso C state", "Right left middle production" is determined and executed as a contradiction navigation effect. ..

That is, the more there is a contradiction between the notification of the stop operation procedure executed by the special random delay process and the contradiction navigation effect executed by the contradiction navigation effect process, the more advantageous the effect lottery state is. Be notified.

A specific example of the contradiction navigation effect is shown in FIG. In FIG. 49, the result of the internal lottery process is "right middle left bell A" (small role / replay data pointer value is "8") or "right middle left bell B" (small role / replay data pointer). The value of is "9"), and the current production lottery state is "Renso A state", "Renso B state", or "Renso C state", and "Left" as a contradiction navigation effect. This is an example of production when "middle right production" is decided.

First, in the upper part of FIG. 49, it is shown that the rotation is started from the reel 3R by executing the special random delay processing, while the blinking is started from the back lamp 5L by executing the contradiction navigation effect processing. Has been done.

Next, in the middle stage of FIG. 49, the rotation of the reel 3C is started following the reel 3R by executing the special random delay processing, while the back lamp 5C starts blinking by executing the contradiction navigation effect processing. It is shown to be.

Finally, in the lower part of FIG. 49, the rotation of the reel 3L is started following the reel 3C by executing the special random delay processing, while the back lamp 5R starts blinking by executing the contradiction navigation effect processing. It is shown to be.

With this configuration, information on the stop operation procedure, which is most advantageous for the player, is notified without the player moving the viewpoint, and other information is also notified at the same time. With a simple configuration, it is possible to ensure that the player enjoys a plurality of pieces of information.

Regarding the amount of "contradiction", it is possible to give a certain rule by referring to the figure shown in FIG. That is, in the "pushing order combination" determined as the internal winning combination, if the contradiction navigation effect corresponding to the closest stop operation order from the most advantageous stop operation order, there is little contradiction, which is the most advantageous. If it is a contradiction navigation effect corresponding to a distant stop operation order from the stop operation order, it means that there are many contradictions.

Further, in the present modification, the degree of advantage of the effect lottery state is notified by the contradiction navigation effect, but the invention according to the present modification is not limited to this, for example, the specified number of games. It may be possible to notify the amount.

Further, in this modification, the special random delay process is executed when the effect game state is the "pseudo bonus matching waiting state" in the freeze execution process described above, but the effect game state is the "normal game". It may be executed in the case of "state". In this case, in the freeze lottery process described above, when the internal winning combination is the "pushing order combination", a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute the special random delay processing, and when the result of this lottery is won, the above-mentioned In the freeze execution process that has been performed, a special random delay process may be executed.

Further, in this modification, when the internal winning combination is the "pushing order combination", the special random delay processing is executed (or executed by lottery), but the internal winning combination is the "pushing order combination". Even in cases other than "", special random delay processing may be executed (or executed by lottery).

For example, when the result of the internal lottery process is "normal lip" (the value of the data pointer for small win / replay is "1"), the reel rotation starts by executing the special random delay process described above. When "middle left and right" is selected as the order and the current production lottery state is "normal B state" or "pull back state", "middle right left production" is determined as a contradiction navigation effect, while When the current production lottery state is "Renso A state", "Renso B state" or "Renso C state", "Right left middle production" is determined and executed as a contradiction navigation effect. May be good.

In this case, the internal winning combination "normal lip" is a combination that can obtain the same profit regardless of the stop operation order (see FIG. 16). Therefore, by configuring in this way, the result of the special random delay processing is followed. Even if the stop operation is performed or the stop operation is performed according to the result of the contradiction navigation effect processing, the player does not suffer any disadvantage, and the contradiction navigation effect Information other than the information on the procedure of the stop operation, which is the most advantageous for the player, can be notified at the same time.

Further, in the present embodiment, six types (that is, six choices) are adopted as the stop operation order of the "push order combination", but in this modification, the stop operation order of the "push order combination" is three. The type (that is, 3 choices) may be adopted to produce a contradiction navigation effect. Specifically, as the stop operation order of the "pushing order", three types of "left first stop operation correct answer", "middle first stop operation correct answer", and "right first stop operation correct answer" are adopted. May be good.

Here, the "left first stop operation correct answer" is the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous to the player regardless of the subsequent stop operation order when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 7L. Refers to the stop operation order, and the "middle first stop operation correct answer" is the most advantageous for the player regardless of the subsequent stop operation order when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 7C. Refers to the stop operation order that is the procedure of the stop operation, and the "right first stop operation correct answer" means that when the first stop operation is performed on the stop button 7R, the game is played regardless of the subsequent stop operation order. Refers to the stop operation sequence that is the procedure of the stop operation that is most advantageous to the person.

Then, for example, when the result of the internal lottery process is the "pushing order" of the "middle first stop operation correct answer", the current production lottery state is "reel A state" and "reel B". In the case of "state" or "ream villa C state", when "middle left and right" is selected as the reel rotation start order by executing the above-mentioned special random delay processing, "middle right left effect" as a contradiction navigation effect. "Is determined, and when" middle right left "is selected as the reel rotation start order," middle left and right production "may be determined as the contradiction navigation effect.

With this configuration, the player can perform the stop operation according to the result of the special random delay processing or the stop operation according to the result of the inconsistent navigation effect processing. However, the inconsistent navigation effect makes it possible to simultaneously notify information other than the information on the procedure of the stop operation, which is the most advantageous for the player.

Although the modified examples of the present embodiment have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, it goes without saying that the inventions according to these modifications can be combined, or the inventions according to the present embodiment and the inventions according to each variant can be combined into different inventions. It can be transformed arbitrarily as long as it does not deviate from the purpose.

In addition, all the inventions described in the present embodiment and the modified examples of the present embodiment are applied to pachinko machines, game machines, slot machines and all other gaming machines without departing from the spirit of the invention. be able to.

1 Pachislot machine 3L, 3C, 3R reel 4L, 4C, 4R display window 5L, 5C, 5R back lamp 6 start lever 6S start switch 7L, 7C, 7R stop button 7S stop switch 8 winning line (valid line, center line)
31 main CPU
39 Motor drive circuit 49L, 49C, 49R Stepping motor 71 Main control board 72 Sub control board 81 Sub CPU

Claims (2)

A gaming machine including a symbol display means for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns and a main control means.
The main control means
The means for determining the internal winning combination and the means for determining the internal winning combination,
A stop control means for stopping the variation display of the symbol according to the stop operation of the player and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means,
When the change display of the symbol is stopped by the stop control means, the profit giving means for giving the profit according to the combination of the stopped symbols and the profit giving means .
An RT state control means having a plurality of RT states including at least a first RT state and a second RT state and controlling the RT state to any one of them.
A game having a plurality of gaming states including at least a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state, which are different from the RT state controlled by the RT state controlling means, and controlling to any of the gaming states. State control means and
A temporary stop effect control means capable of executing a temporary stop effect of temporarily stopping the combination of special symbols on the symbol display means according to the execution trigger being established in the second game state is provided.
The game state control means
In the second RT state, it is possible to control any of the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the third gaming state.
It is possible to shift to the second gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied in the first gaming state.
It is possible to shift to the third gaming state in response to the execution of the temporary stop effect in the second gaming state.
The first game state and the second game state are game states in which the procedure of the player's stop operation is not notified.
The third gaming state is a gaming state in which the procedure of the player's stop operation is notified.
The first gaming state is a gaming state in which the execution trigger is not established.
A gaming machine characterized in that the combination of the special symbols is not defined as a combination of symbols to which a profit can be given by the profit-giving means in the second gaming state. The temporary stop effect control means
When executing the temporary stop effect, the temporarily stopped special symbol is held while vibrating, and at the same time.
When one row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, the control information referred to for holding the one row while vibrating, and when the other row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped, When the one row in the symbol display means is temporarily stopped by referring to the control information different from the control information referred to for holding the other row while vibrating, the one row is a timing of vibration, in the case where the the other columns was the temporary stop in the symbol display means, Ri can der varying the timing for oscillating the other columns, and
The control information referred to for holding the one row while vibrating and the control information referred to for holding the other row while vibrating are set to the count value of the timer which is periodically updated. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the set values for switching the fluctuation direction of the symbol are set to different values.

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