JP6906076B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Recently, it has a first continuous effect that is executed when the bonus is not internally won, and a second continuous effect that is executed when the bonus is internally won, and the first continuous effect is A gaming machine is known that terminates the first continuous effect being executed when a combination of symbols that is not displayed when the bonus is internally won is displayed when the bonus is being executed.
In this way, the winning of the bonus (including the winning of other advantageous states) is generally notified by continuous production.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-261547

With conventional gaming machines, it is required to further improve the interest of gaming.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention
A gaming machine that can shift from a normal state to a specific state when a predetermined period of time has been determined.
In some cases, a precursory effect suggesting a transition to the specific state may be executed.
An identifier including a first identifier for deciding to perform a normal production group lottery and a second identifier for continuing to determine the production content from the same production group for a predetermined number of games are associated with each other. The precursor effect can be executed based on the identifier determined by the scenario number given and the number of precursor games digested .
A plurality of stages related to the effect are provided, and the identifier further includes a third identifier for determining the effect for changing the stage .
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above configuration.
The predetermined period is a period over the number of games determined by a predetermined lottery.
With an advantageous state in favor of the player,
The specific state is characterized in that the transitional attitude to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal state .
Also, the gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention,
A notification means for notifying information that is advantageous to the player,
A notification transition determination means capable of determining a transition to a notification period in which the notification is performed for a predetermined period by satisfying different predetermined conditions according to a predetermined game state in which the player stays.
It is provided with a history display means capable of displaying the predetermined game state in which the player was staying when the transition to the notification period was determined.
In some cases, a precursory effect suggesting the transition to the predetermined gaming state of 1 may be executed.
The precursor effect includes a fake precursor that does not shift to the notification period after shifting to the predetermined gaming state of 1 and a present precursor that shifts to the notification period after shifting to the predetermined gaming state of 1. , The effect content of the precursor effect includes an effect pattern that is selected in the present precursor but not selected in the fake precursor.
An identifier including a first identifier for deciding to perform a normal production group lottery and a second identifier for continuing to determine the production content from the same production group for a predetermined number of games are associated with each other. It is characterized in that the precursor effect is executed based on the identifier determined by the scenario number obtained and the number of precursor games digested.
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above configuration.
The predetermined gaming state has at least two or more of the predetermined gaming states.
The specific conditions for transitioning to each of the predetermined gaming states are different triggers.
At least one of the specific conditions for shifting to the predetermined gaming state is provided with a difference depending on the set value.
It is characterized by comprising a period determining means for determining the predetermined period according to the predetermined gaming state in which the player was staying when the transition to the notification period was determined.
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is
Multiple reels capable of variable display and stop display of multiple symbols,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting a player's stop operation, and
In response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player, the stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing the stop of the symbol to be variablely displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and the stop command means.
A reel control means for controlling the stop operation of the plurality of reels, and
An effect history display means (sub-control circuit 72) that displays the occurrence history of the effect generated according to the progress of the game for a predetermined number of games, and
A plurality of replay low-probability game states (RT1 game state) in which a unit game can be performed without inputting a game medium and a replay high-probability game state (RT3) in which a replay win probability is high. A main control means that controls transition between game states as a predetermined combination is displayed, and
Based on the command signal output from the main control means, the sub-control means for executing the control related to the effect and executing the ART advantageous to the player is provided.
The predetermined role is
The first predetermined combination that shifts to the replay high-probability gaming state by displaying the combination of the corresponding symbols, and the second predetermined combination that shifts to the replay low-probability gaming state by displaying the combination of the corresponding symbols. Including and
The state controlled by the sub-control means includes a normal state in which the ART is not executed and an ART state in which the ART is executed.
The ART state notifies information of a stop operation for not displaying the combination of symbols corresponding to the second predetermined combination in the replay high-probability gaming state, and assists the winning of a small winning combination in the replay high-probability gaming state. It is a state to notify the information of the stop operation to be performed.
The sub-control means
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal state, the right to shift to the ART state is granted, and based on the grant of the right, a symbol corresponding to the first predetermined combination in the replay low-probability gaming state. Information on the stop operation for displaying the combination of the above is notified, and the transition to the ART state is controlled based on the transition to the replay high-probability gaming state according to the notification.
The right of the ART when the occurrence history (FIG. 107) of the effect displayed on the effect history display means is the same effect for a predetermined number of games in a row, or when the occurrence history is a predetermined combination. The transition to the first transition preparation state (chance zone 1), which the player can easily release by himself / herself, has been decided, or the grant of the ART right has been decided and the transition is made through the precursor state. It is characterized in that it notifies that the transition to the second transition preparation state (chance zone 2) has been decided.

In this gaming machine, even in a situation where only a normal one-game production is occurring, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the player, and by displaying the occurrence history as a secondary, the entire gaming machine. It is possible to maintain the production balance as.

It should be noted that the transition to the first or second transition preparation state may be actually determined when the effect is generated continuously for a predetermined number of games or when the occurrence history is a predetermined combination. In this way, it is not necessary to perform a new lottery by the lottery of the normal effect, and it is possible to additionally provide an opportunity for the transition to the first or second transition preparation state.

In addition, it may be configured to generate an effect that changes the generation history of the effect so as to be advantageous to the player. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation even more when the regrettable production history is displayed.

Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above configuration.
The sub-control means
In the ART state, transition control is performed between the ART start state with the number of games added, the ART normal state, the ART addition lottery state, and the ART addition state.
In the case of controlling the transition to the ART state, in the state in which the number of games at the start of ART is added, the number of notifications for notifying the information of the stop operation for displaying the combination of special symbols is determined.
The state of adding the number of games at the start of ART is a state for adding the number of ART games, which shifts with the transition from the normal state to the ART state, and is a state for adding the number of ART games. Information on the stop operation for displaying the symbol combination is notified, and each time the special symbol combination is displayed, a predetermined number of ART games is accumulated and stored.
The ART normal state is a state in which the ART is digested based on the cumulatively stored number of the ART games, and a state in which the ART addition lottery state or a predetermined transition lottery for shifting to the ART addition state is performed. ,
The ART addition lottery state shifts from the ART normal state according to the result of the predetermined transition lottery, and is a specific transition lottery different from the predetermined transition lottery, and whether or not to shift to the ART addition state. It is in a state of performing a specific transition lottery,
The ART addition state shifts according to the result of the predetermined transition lottery or the result of the specific transition lottery, and when a specific condition is satisfied, it is determined to shift to the state of adding the number of games at the start of the next ART. Is in a state
The main control means
It is characterized in that the same replay high-probability gaming state is controlled in any of the ART start state, the ART normal state, the ART addition lottery state, and the ART addition state.

In this configuration, the player's expectation can be continued by shifting from the ART normal state to the ART addition state or the ART addition lottery state. Further, regardless of the state in the sub control means (the state in which the number of games is added at the start of ART, the state in which the ART is normal, the state in which the ART is added, and the state in which the ART is added and drawn), the game state on the main control means is the same game state (replay high probability game). (State), no matter what kind of stop operation is performed, the game state on the main control means does not change from the replay high-probability game state to the replay low-probability game state, which is disadvantageous to the player. Will not suffer.
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is
Multiple reels capable of variable display and stop display of multiple symbols,
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting a player's stop operation, and
In response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player, the stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing the stop of the symbol to be variablely displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and the stop command means.
A reel control means for controlling the stop operation of the plurality of reels, and
Controls the transition between a replay low-probability game state in which a unit game can be performed without inserting a game medium and a replay high-probability game state in which the replay win probability is high, and a plurality of game states including at least a replay high-probability game state. Game state transition means and
In the replay high-probability gaming state, an ART state for notifying information on a stop operation that is advantageous to the player, and an ART state.
Unlike the ART state, a normal state in which information on a stop operation that is advantageous to the player is not notified, and a normal state.
Have,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal state, the right to shift to the ART state is granted, and based on the grant of the right, information on the stop operation for shifting to the replay high-probability gaming state is provided. A notification is given, and based on the transition to the replay high-probability gaming state according to the notification, the transition to the ART state is controlled.
In the ART state, transition control is performed between the state in which the number of games is added at the start of ART and the state in which the ART is normal.
In the case of controlling the transition to the ART state, in the state in which the number of games at the start of ART is added, the number of notifications for notifying the information of the stop operation for displaying the combination of special symbols is determined.
The state of adding the number of games at the start of ART is a state for adding the number of ART games, which shifts with the transition from the normal state to the ART state, and is a state for adding the number of ART games. Information on the stop operation for displaying the symbol combination is notified, and each time the special symbol combination is displayed, a predetermined number of ART games is accumulated and stored.
The ART normal state is a state in which ART is digested based on the cumulatively stored number of ART games.
The ART normal state is a state in which a predetermined transition lottery for shifting to the ART addition lottery state or the ART addition state is performed.
The ART addition lottery state shifts from the ART normal state according to the result of the predetermined transition lottery, and is a specific transition lottery different from the predetermined transition lottery, and whether or not to shift to the ART addition state. It is in a state of performing a specific transition lottery,
The ART addition state shifts according to the result of the predetermined transition lottery or the result of the specific transition lottery, and when a specific condition is satisfied, it is determined to shift to the state of adding the number of games at the start of the next ART. It is characterized by being in a state.
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above configuration.
It is characterized in that the same replay high-probability gaming state is controlled in any of the ART start state, the ART normal state, the ART addition lottery state, and the ART addition state.

Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is
Multiple reels capable of variable display and stop display of multiple symbols,
An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of internal winning combinations including the first specific combination and the second specific combination, and
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting a player's stop operation, and
In response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player, the stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for instructing the stop of the symbol to be variablely displayed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and the stop command means.
A reel control means for controlling the stop operation of the plurality of reels, and
The first game state and the second game state, which have different degrees of advantage for the player,
With
The means for determining the internal winning combination is
In the first gaming state, a first determination including the first specific combination and a second determination including the second specific combination are possible.
In the second gaming state, a third determination including the first specific combination and a fourth determination including the second specific combination are possible.
When the first determination is made, there is no difference in the number of game media to be paid out regardless of the operation order of the stop operations of the stop operation means.
When the second decision is made, when the stop operations of the stop operation means are in a specific operation order, more game media are paid out than when the first decision is made, and the game medium is paid out. When the stop operation of the stop operation means is other than the specific operation order, the same number of game media as when the first determination is made is paid out.
When the third determination is made, there is no difference in the number of game media to be paid out regardless of the operation order of the stop operations of the stop operation means.
When the fourth decision is made, there is no difference in the number of game media to be paid out regardless of the operation order of the stop operations of the stop operation means, and the number of game media is not different from that when the first decision is made. It is characterized by the fact that many game media are paid out.
Further, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above configuration.
In the second gaming state and in the gaming state in which the player is notified of the operation order of the stop operation, the internal winning combination determining means makes the third determination and the fifth determination different from the fourth determination. If so, the player is notified of the specific operation order, and the stop operation is performed according to the specific operation order, so that more game media are paid out than when the first decision is made. It is characterized by doing.

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

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the transition transition of a game state (main). It is a figure which shows the transition transition of a game state (sub). It is a figure which shows the transition transition of a game state (sub). It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of a pachislot. It is a relationship diagram between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order. It is a relationship diagram between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order. It is a symbol arrangement table. This is an internal lottery table for non-MB gaming states. It is an internal lottery table for the MB game state. It is an internal winning combination determination table. It is an internal winning combination determination table. It is an internal winning combination determination table. This is an internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. It is a symbol combination table (bonus). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (small role). It is a symbol combination table (RT operation symbol). It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area. It is a figure which shows the carry-over combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority data storage area. It is a priority table. It is a priority order table for MB game state. This is a number selection table for stopping the rotation. Reel stop initial setting table. It is a pull-in priority table. It is a lottery table for the number of unlocked games. It is a lottery table for the number of fake release games. Mode lottery table for changing settings. It is a mode lottery table for normal games. This is a ceiling lottery table for changing settings. It is a development production ceiling table for the end of ART. It is a development production ceiling lottery table for normal games. This is a navigation lottery table for chance zone 3. This is a navigation table for chance zone 3. It is a precursor scenario selection table. It is a precursor management table. This is a navigation table for adding the number of games at the start of ART. This is the last battle point table for the state where the number of games is added at the start of ART. It is a transition destination state lottery table for ART normal state. It is a lottery table for the number of precursor games for ART normal state. It is a sign production lottery table for ART normal state. It is a sign production group rewriting lottery table for ART normal state. It is a sign production group lottery table for ART normal state. It is a sign production group lottery table for ART normal state. It is a sign production group lottery table for ART normal state. It is a navigation lottery table for the additional state during ART. It is a navigation mode lottery table for the additional state during ART. It is a navigation mode lottery table for the additional state during ART. It is a navigation mode lottery table for the additional state during ART. It is a 7-navi stock value lottery table for the additional state during ART. This is a map lottery table for starting the ART continuous lottery state. This is map management data for the ART continuous lottery state. It is a figure which shows the example of the management of the production content using the map management data. It is a map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state. It is a map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state. It is a flowchart of the main control by a main control circuit. It is a main flowchart which shows the process at power-on. This is the main flowchart showing the medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery processing. It is a main flowchart which shows the lock determination process. It is a main flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process. It is a main flowchart which shows the lock process at the start of a game. It is a main flowchart which shows the pull-in priority order storage process. It is a main flowchart which shows the pull-in priority table selection process. It is a main flowchart which shows the symbol code storage process. It is a main flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing. It is a main flowchart which shows a priority pull-in control process. It is a main flowchart which shows RT control processing. It is a main flowchart which shows the process at the time of transition to the RT game state. It is a main flowchart which shows the lock process at the end of a game. It is a figure which shows the connection state between a main board and an external centralized terminal board. It is a main flowchart which shows a bonus end check process. It is a main flowchart which shows a bonus operation check process. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of a main CPU. It is a main flowchart which shows an input port check process. It is a main flowchart which shows the communication data transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp control task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving the initialization command by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a start command by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 during a normal game controlled by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process in the chance zone 1 by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in the chance zone 2 by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in the chance zone 3 by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in a normal state by the control of a sub CPU. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the effect history displayed on the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the display screen of the liquid crystal display device. It is a flowchart which shows the game number management process in the commuting state by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect management processing in the precursor by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the precursor-post-transition process by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 during ART by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART normal state process 1 by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the game number management process in ART normal state by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in the ART addition lottery state by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in the ART addition state by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 1 in the ART continuous lottery state by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the save process by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of receiving a reel stop command by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of receiving the dormitory operation command by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 2 during ART by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 2 in the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the addition state processing 2 in ART by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the end of ART by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 2 during a normal game controlled by a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 2 in the chance zone 2 by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process 2 in the chance zone 3 by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of receiving an input state command by the control of a sub CPU.

[Pachislot function flow]
An embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 6 is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535).

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. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the effective line (upper row-upper row-upper row) described later is determined. In addition, as the types of symbol combinations, there are those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout and re-game operation are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "loss". There is.

Subsequently, after the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated, when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is 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 is defined as four symbols.

When the internal winning combination that allows the display of the symbol combination related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means uses the above-mentioned specified time to display the symbol combination as much as possible along the effective line. The rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped as described above. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated so that they are not displayed along the effective line by using the above-mentioned specified time. To stop.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line is related to the winning. Judge whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a medal. The above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game (unit game) in pachislot 1.

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

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, various effects are performed by using the video output performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof in the series of flows described above.

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, a random value for effect (hereinafter referred to as a random value for effect) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means (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 (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L, 9R described later) of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. When the rotation is stopped, when it is determined whether or not there is a prize, etc., the execution of the production is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity. In this way, in pachislot 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 increase the interest of players.

<Transition of game state>
The pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts to an RT gaming state (replay high probability gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, and in this RT gaming state, the pachislot 1 is provided with an ART (assist replay time) that assists the winning of a small winning combination. It is a thing.

In the present embodiment, as a plurality of gaming states, as shown in FIG. 2, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, and an RT3 gaming state are provided. In the following, the general gaming state may be referred to as "RT0 gaming state".

In each of the RT0 game state to the RT3 game state, the probability that the player is given a privilege such as the operation of the re-game is different. That is, upper replays 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "upper rip") and middle replays 1 to 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "middle rip") in which benefits such as the operation of replay are given to the player. ), Lower replays 1 to 6 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "lower rip"), Cross-up replays 1 and 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cross-up rip"), Cross-down replays 1 to 8 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cross-up rip") , Collectively referred to as "Crossdown Lip"), RT2 Transition Replays 1 to 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 Transition Lip"), RT3 Transition Replays 1 to 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT3 Transition Lip") ”), Middle peach play 1-12 (hereinafter collectively referred to as“ middle peach rip ”), upper 7 set replays 1 to 8 (hereinafter collectively referred to as“ upper _7 lip ”), middle 7 set Replays 1 to 12 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "middle_7 rip"), lower 7-matched replays 1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "lower _7 rip"), cross-up 7-matched replays 1 to 2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cross-up_7 lip"), cross-down 7 set replays 1 to 6 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "cross-down_7 lip"), reach eye replay 1-42 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "crossdown_7 lip") Hereinafter, the probability that (hereinafter collectively referred to as "reach eye lip") is determined as an internal winning combination is different. Incidentally, in the following description, the above-mentioned upper rip to crossdown _7 rip may be simply referred to as "replay", and the above-mentioned upper _7 rip to crossdown _7 rip may be simply referred to as "7 rip". Sometimes.

In the following description, the upper replays 1 and 2 are referred to as upper rep 1-2, the middle replays 1 to 4 are referred to as middle rips 1 to 4, and the lower replays 1 to 6 are referred to as lower rips 1 to 6. 1 to 2 are cross-up rips 1 and 2, cross-down replays 1 to 8 are cross-down rips 1 to 8, upper _7 replays 1 to 8 are upper _7 rips 1 to 8, and middle _7 replays 1 to 8. 12 is middle _7 rips 1-12, lower _7 replays 1 to 3 are lower _7 rips 1-3, cross-up _7 replays 1 to 6 are cross-up _7 rips 1-6, and cross-down _ 7 replays 1 to 6 are crossdown _7 rips 1 to 6, middle peach play 1 to 12 are middle peach rips 1 to 12, reach eyes replays 1 to 42 are reach eyes rips 1 to 42, and RT2 transition replays 1 to 4 is abbreviated as RT2 transition rips 1 to 4, and RT3 transition replays 1 to 4 are abbreviated as RT3 transition rips 1 to 4, respectively. Further, the replay during RT3 is abbreviated as the middle rip during RT3, the save replay is abbreviated as the save rip, and the confirmed replay is abbreviated as the confirmed rip.

In the present embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is low in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, and high in the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state. In the following, the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state may be referred to as a low-probability RT gaming state, and the RT2 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state may be referred to as a high-probability RT gaming state. The low-probability RT gaming state is a disadvantageous state for the player, and the high-probability RT gaming state is a favorable state for the player.

FIG. 2 shows a diagram for explaining the transition transition of the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 2, the condition for shifting to the RT0 gaming state is that an irregular bell is displayed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. In addition, "the irregular bell is displayed" means that the irregular bell is stopped and displayed on the effective line and this is a prize.

The conditions for shifting to the RT1 gaming state are that the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 transition symbol or the RT1 transition lip is displayed in the RT2 gaming state, or the RT1 transition symbol is displayed in the RT3 gaming state. Or the RT1 transition lip is displayed. "The RT1 transition symbol is displayed" means that the combination of the RT1 transition symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, "the RT1 transition lip is displayed" means that the symbol combination of the RT1 transition lip is stopped and displayed on the effective line, and this is a prize.
Further, the condition for shifting to the RT2 gaming state is that the RT2 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state. "The RT2 transition lip is displayed" means that the symbol combination of the RT2 transition lip is stopped and displayed on the valid line, and this is a prize.

(RT1 transition lip)
In the present embodiment, the lower lip and the cross-up lip are set as the RT1 transition lip. This RT1 transition lip is a winning combination in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, in the RT2 game state, the RT1 transition lip is determined as an internal winning combination, and the player wins a prize only when the order of the stop operations matches the predetermined order of the stop operations (Fig.). 9 data pointers (internal winning combination) 10 to 33). This RT1 transition lip causes the player to fall from the RT2 game state in which the probability of winning the replay is high to the RT1 game state in which the probability of winning the replay is low. The stop operation order in which the RT1 transition lip wins is the left first stop, and when ART is in progress, the order of the stop operations for avoiding the winning of the RT1 transition lip is notified.

Further, in the RT3 gaming state, the RT1 transition lip is won only when it is determined as an internal winning combination and the order of the stop operations of the player matches the predetermined order of the stop operations (data in FIG. 9). Pointer (internal winning combination) 10-33). This RT1 transition lip causes the player to fall from the RT3 game state in which the replay win probability is high to the RT1 game state in which the replay win probability is low. The stop operation order in which the RT1 transition lip wins may be the left first stop, the middle first stop, or the right first stop depending on the internal winning combination (winning number). During ART, the RT1 transition lip wins. The order of stop operations to be avoided is notified.

(RT1 transition design)
The RT1 transition symbol is a combination of symbols displayed in the RT0 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, or the RT3 gaming state.

Specifically, in the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 transition symbol has data pointers 37 to 42 determined as internal winning combinations, and the order of the player's stop operations coincides with the predetermined stop operation order. The stop display is displayed only when the pressed position is incorrect. This RT1 transition symbol shifts from the RT0 gaming state where the winning probability of the replay is low to the RT1 gaming state where the winning probability of the replay is low. The condition that the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed is that the stop operation order is the left first stop, and the pressing position is incorrect. An incorrect pressing position is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (4 pieces) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that the symbol cannot be stopped at the effective line (only the upper row-upper row-upper row (top line) in the present embodiment).
When ART is in progress, the order of stop operations for avoiding the stop display of the RT1 transition symbol is notified.

Further, in the RT2 game state, in the RT1 transition symbol, the data pointers 37 to 42 are determined as the internal winning combination, and the order of the player's stop operations matches the predetermined stop operation order and the pressing position is set. It is stopped and displayed only when the answer is incorrect. This RT1 transition symbol causes the player to fall from the RT2 game state in which the probability of winning the replay is high to the RT1 game state in which the probability of winning the replay is low. The condition that the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed is that the stop operation order is the left first stop, and the pressing position is incorrect. An incorrect pressing position is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (4 pieces) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that the symbol cannot be stopped at the effective line (only the upper row-upper row-upper row (top line) in the present embodiment).
When ART is in progress, the order of stop operations for avoiding the stop display of the RT1 transition symbol is notified.

Further, in the RT3 game state, in the RT1 transition symbol, the data pointers 37 to 42 are determined as the internal winning combination, and the order of the player's stop operations matches the predetermined stop operation order and the pressing position is set. It is stopped and displayed only when the answer is incorrect. This RT1 transition symbol causes the player to fall from the RT3 game state in which the probability of winning the replay is high to the RT1 game state in which the probability of winning the replay is low. The condition that the RT1 transition symbol is stopped and displayed is that the stop operation order is the left first stop, and the pressing position is incorrect. An incorrect pressing position is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (4 pieces) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that the symbol cannot be stopped at the effective line (only the upper row-upper row-upper row (top line) in the present embodiment).
When ART is in progress, the order of stop operations for avoiding the stop display of the RT1 transition symbol is notified.

(RT2 transition lip)
The RT2 transition lip is a role that may win a prize in the RT1 gaming state.
Here, in the RT1 game state, there is a possibility that the RT2 transition lip wins when the data pointers 5 to 9 described later are determined as the internal winning combination. Specifically, in the RT1 game state, the RT2 transition lip is won only when it is determined as an internal winning combination and the order of the stop operations of the player matches the predetermined order of the stop operations. Note that FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operations in which the RT2 transition lip wins a prize. In order to inform the player of the order of the stop operations in which such an RT2 transition lip wins a prize, the pachislot machine 1 may notify the order of the stop operations. By receiving such a notification, the player can shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

By the way, referring to FIG. 9, when the data pointers 5 to 9 are determined as the internal winning combination, and the first stop operation is the stop operation for the left reel 3L, the RT2 transition lip wins a prize. There is no. In the pachi-slot machine 1, while the player may be notified of the order of the stop operations, the stop operation for the reels other than the left reel 3L, that is, the reels 3C and 3R, is performed as the first stop operation in the state where the stop operation is not notified. When is performed, a penalty (penalty) is given for notifying the order of stop operations. Therefore, the player will perform a stop operation on the left reel 3L as the first stop operation in a state where the stop operation is not notified.

By providing such a penalty, the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state basically does not occur (unless the penalty is ignored) in the state where the stop operation is not notified.

(RT3 transition lip)
The RT3 transition lip is a role that may win a prize in the RT1 gaming state.
Here, in the RT1 game state, there is a possibility that the RT3 transition lip wins when the data pointers 5 to 9 described later are determined as the internal winning combination. Specifically, in the RT1 game state, the RT3 transition lip is won only when it is determined as an internal winning combination and the order of the player's stop operations matches the predetermined order of the stop operations. Note that FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operations in which the RT3 transition lip wins a prize. In order to inform the player of the order of the stop operations in which such an RT3 transition lip wins a prize, the pachislot machine 1 may notify the order of the stop operations. By receiving such a notification, the player can shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state.

[Transition of control state of sub control circuit (sub)]
3 and 4 are diagrams showing the transition of the state controlled by the sub control circuit 72 (sub game state). FIG. 3 shows a state in which the sub control circuit 72 may shift to the sub game state when the state controlled by the main control circuit 71 (main game state) is the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state. ing. This state includes a normal state and an ART preparation state. In addition, there is a chance zone (chance zone 1, chance zone 2, chance zone 3) between the normal state and the ART preparation state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal state is shifted to the chance zone. Can be done. After shifting to the chance zone, by satisfying the conditions corresponding to the shifted chance zone, there is a possibility of shifting to the ART advantageous to the player through the ART preparation state.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the main gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (ART) and the state may shift to the sub-gaming state. This state includes an additional state at the start of ART, an ART normal state, an ART additional lottery state, an ART additional state, and an ART continuous lottery state. In addition, there are precursor states between the ART normal state and the ART addition lottery state, and between the ART normal state and the ART addition state, respectively.

<Control of normal state>
(Basic control)
In the sub control circuit 72, in the normal state, the mode transition lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination obtained from the main control circuit 71. Then, the current mode (usually either high accuracy or ultra-high accuracy) shifted by the mode transition lottery and the lottery based on the internal winning combination obtained from the main control circuit 71 shift to the chance zone 1. In addition, the game shifts to chance zone 2 according to the number of games digested (number of released games). Regarding the transition to chance zone 2, there is a fake that does not actually shift from the chance zone 2 to the ART ready state, and in this case, to the fake chance zone 2 according to the number of games digested (number of fake release games). It will be migrated. Further, when the transition to the chance zone 2 (fake) is performed, the transition to the chance zone 3 may be further performed. In any of these chance zones 1 to 3, the main control circuit 71 does not directly perform the ART lottery by the specific internal winning combination that is the result of the internal lottery in the main control circuit 71, but the sub control circuit 72. By the control of, the state shifts to the ART preparation state which is the control state (sub-game state) of the sub-control circuit 72 through each chance zone (chance zones 1 to 3) (or by the winning of 7 sets of rips), and the ART In the preparation state, the push order of the RT3 transition lip is notified, and when the RT3 lip wins a prize, the state shifts to ART (RT3 gaming state which is the main gaming state).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, in the sub-control circuit 72, in the normal state, a mode (normal, high-accuracy, ultra-high-accuracy) transition lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination (FIG. 100, step). S782).

Then, in the normal state, a lottery is performed based on the mode in the normal state and the internal winning combination, and when the lottery is won, the game shifts to the chance zone 1 via the precursor game. Further, in addition to the lottery based on the mode and the internal winning combination, the chance zone 1 may be transferred to the chance zone 1 via the precursor game even when the ceiling is reached. The precursor game is a game in which the player is made to feel a sign of the transition to ART.

Further, in the normal state, the transition to the chance zone 2 is also performed according to the number of games. In this case, there are a case where the user shifts to the chance zone 2 and then shifts to ART preparation, and a case where the shift to the chance zone 2 and then returns to the normal state (fake). In either case, first, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted, it becomes a precursory state, and the player is given a precursory effect that makes the player feel that the state is likely to shift to some state. Specifically, in the case of shifting from the chance zone 2 to the ART preparation state, when the number of digested games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) until the number of released games is exhausted, a precursory game is performed. A number (eg 32 games) is set. Then, when the number of precursor games is exhausted (when the number of precursor games becomes "0"), the game shifts to chance zone 2. Then, when the number of remaining games (for example, 8 games) until the number of released games is exhausted in the chance zone 2, it is notified that the lottery has been won and the game shifts to ART preparation. On the other hand, in the case of fake, when the number of digested games reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) until the number of fake release games is exhausted, the number of precursor games (for example, 32 games) in which the precursory effect is performed is set. .. Then, when the number of precursor games is exhausted, the game shifts to chance zone 2. Then, when the remaining number of games (for example, 8 games) until the number of fake release games is exhausted in the chance zone 2, it is notified that the lottery has been lost and the game returns to the normal game. However, even in the case of fake, if a predetermined lottery is won and a specific role (RT2 transition lip) is won, it is possible to shift to the chance zone 3 without returning to the normal state.

In addition, in FIG. 3, the normal state, the chance zone 1, the chance zone 2 and the ART preparation state are the states in which the gaming state of the main control circuit 71 shown in FIG. 2 is the RT1 gaming state, and the chance in FIG. Zone 3 is a state in which the gaming state of the main control circuit 71 shown in FIG. 2 is the RT2 gaming state. Then, when the state shifts to ART via the ART preparation state, the gaming state of the main control circuit 71 becomes the RT3 gaming state. (Opportunity for ART transition)

In the normal state of the sub-game state, the trigger for shifting to ART is the number of unlocked games in chance zone 2 when the player wins in chance zone 1 (battle) (FIG. 103, step S862, step S863). When it is reached (FIG. 104, step S887, step S888, step S891), when a 7-match navigation occurs in the chance zone 3, and when a rare 7-match combination (any of the 7-match rips) is won in a place other than the chance zone 3. (FIG. 102, step S822, step S823, step S824). If these conditions are satisfied, ART will be started from the time when the RT3 transition lip is displayed in the state where the right to shift to ART is granted (ART is being prepared).

(Chance zone 1)
The chance zone 1 is a sub-game state in which, in a normal state, a transition is made through a precursory state when a lottery based on the above-mentioned mode and an internal winning combination is won. In Chance Zone 1, continuous production is performed as in a battle in an RPG game. Further, in the chance zone 1, the lottery determines either (1) a friendly attack or an enemy attack, and (2) the damage caused by the attack.

Then, if the life of the enemy becomes "0" before the life of the ally becomes "0", the state shifts to the ART preparation state which is the sub-game state (FIG. 103, step S862, step S863). In this ART preparation state, the push order for winning the RT3 transition lip is notified. Then, when the RT3 transition lip is displayed, the RT3 game state (ART) is shifted to the RT3 game state (ART) as the main game state controlled by the main control circuit 71. In this way, the chance zone 1 can be said to be a chance zone (internal winning combination dependent type) that the player releases by himself / herself.

(Chance zone 2)
Chance zone 2 is a sub-game state in which the normal state shifts to the precursor state via the precursor state. The number of digested games (number of released games) that can be transferred to the chance zone 2 is determined in the sub-control circuit 72 according to the mode and the set value (FIG. 100, step S783), and the number of digested games is the number of released games. When the number of precursor games (for example, 32 games) is set in the sub-control circuit 72 before the predetermined number of games reaches (for example, 40 games before) and the precursor games are exhausted, the predetermined number of games up to the number of released games Chance zone 2 is executed by the number of games (for example, 8 games) that is the difference between (for example, 40 games)) and the number of precursor games (for example, 32 games).

In the game just before the transition to the chance zone 2, the door is closed as an effect on the liquid crystal.

Further, in the case of fake, the number of digestion games (number of fake release games) that can shift to chance zone 2 (fake) is determined in the sub-control circuit 72 according to the mode and the set value (FIG. 100). , Step S784), the number of precursor games (for example, 32 games) is set in the sub-control circuit 72 before the predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games before) when the number of digested games reaches the number of fake release games, and the number of precursor games is digested. In that case, in the chance zone 2, if the rip during RT1 is won in the next game after shifting to the chance zone 2, the push order for winning the RT2 transition rip is notified, and the chance is given by winning the RT2 transition rip. It is configured to move to Zone 3 (Fig. 3). Regarding the notification of the push order for winning the RT2 transition lip, it may be decided whether or not to notify by lottery.

On the other hand, if the rip is not won during RT1 in the next game, chance zone 2 (fake) is continued.

When the number of released games is reached, the game shifts to the ART preparation state, which is a sub-game state. In this ART preparation state, the push order for winning the RT3 transition lip is notified. Then, when the RT3 transition lip is displayed, the RT3 game state (ART) is shifted to the RT3 game state (ART) as the main game state controlled by the main control circuit 71.
Also, in the case of fake, there is basically no transition to ART. This is because the chance zone 2 is configured to end when the number of fake release games is exhausted. In this way, in the case of fake, there is no transition to ART, so by providing a chance zone 3, there is an opportunity to temporarily transition from fake to ART via chance zone 3.

Incidentally, the effect in the chance zone 2 is an effect in which the boss character appears when the door on the liquid crystal is opened, and the boss character usually appears in the chance zone 2. On the other hand, in Chance Zone 3, rare boss characters are appearing.

In this way, in the chance zone 2, the continuous production before the transition to the ART or the continuous production that gives a feeling of expectation that the transition to the ART may occur is performed.

(Chance zone 3)
The chance zone 3 is a sub-game state in which the chance zone 2 may shift through the chance zone 2 as described above. In this chance zone 3, it is determined by lottery whether or not the push order of the 7-matched lip is notified at the time of winning the lip during RT2 (FIG. 105, step S916, step S917), and when the notification is given and the 7s are aligned. , Shifts to the ART preparation state, which is the sub-game state. In this ART preparation state, the push order for winning the RT3 transition lip is notified. Then, when the RT3 transition lip is displayed, the RT3 game state (ART) is shifted to the RT3 game state (ART) as the main game state controlled by the main control circuit 71. In this way, the chance zone 3 can be said to be a chance zone (depending on the sub notification lottery) that the player releases by himself / herself.

If the push order of the 7-matched rip is not notified, the push order for winning the rip (upper rip, cross-down rip) that does not shift to RT1 is notified until the number of continuous games is exhausted. And the navigation disappears due to the exhaustion of the number of continuous games.

(Summary of normal state)
As described above, in the normal state in the sub-game state, the internal lottery is configured to shift to the chance zone 2 based on the specific number of games determined by the lottery being consumed from a predetermined time point. Regardless of the result, the player can be given a sense of expectation on a regular basis.

In addition, when it is decided to shift to chance zone 2 (in the case of fake) related to the transition of ART in the general game state, a predetermined effect (door) is displayed at the end of the previous game at the time of transition, and it is pushed in the next game. Based on the winning of the forward replay, the player is notified to shift to a different RT state, and by configuring the transition to a more advantageous chance zone 3, the player's intervention regarding the high and low expectations of the chance zone. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

Further, the effect related to the chance zone 2 may be configured to occur when the right to shift to ART has already been granted. In this case, the effect related to the chance zone 2 is the original chance zone. It is possible to further have a sense of expectation that it is due to the cause or the so-called precursor.

<Control of ART state>
(Basic control)
FIG. 4 shows a state transition in the sub-control circuit 72 during ART. During ART, the navigation that does not shift to RT1 (notifies the push order that the lip that shifts to RT1 is not displayed, the push order that the RT1 transition symbol is not displayed) is performed, and the navigation of the small role that the number of acquired sheets increases is performed. (Step S1248 in FIG. 114, step S1276 in FIG. 115).

As shown in FIG. 4, in the sub-control circuit 72, by winning the RT3 transition lip from the normal state as the sub-game state via the ART preparation state, at the time of ART start, which is one of the sub-game states during ART. It shifts to the state where the number of games is added. At the time of ART transition, how many times the 7-aligned navigation is performed (7-navigation stock value) is determined (FIG. 114, step S1243).

(Additional number of games at the start of ART)
In the state where the number of games is added at the start of ART, the push order of 7 sets is notified for the number of times of navigation, and the number of ART games is added every time 7 is set (FIG. 124, step S1759).

In the state where the number of games is added at the start of ART, whether or not to perform a long lock when 7s are aligned is drawn on the main (main control circuit 71) side, and based on the lottery result, the sub (sub control circuit 72) side Then, the number of ART games is added (FIG. 124, step S1757, step S1758). The long lock means that the progress of the game is temporarily stopped for a relatively long time, and in the present embodiment, the long lock state is visually given to the player by stopping the operation of the reel. It is configured to be recognized.

In addition, it is determined by lottery whether or not to add the last battle points used in the ART continuous lottery state (described later) every time seven are aligned (FIG. 124, step S1755). It should be noted that each time the 7 sets are displayed a predetermined number of times (including the first 7 sets), a more advantageous point awarding lottery is performed (FIG. 47). The 7 navigation stock value (number of navigations) is subtracted every time 7 sets of navigations are performed (FIG. 114, step S1247), and when the 7 navigation stock value (number of navigations) becomes "0", the ART normal state is reached. Transition (FIG. 124, step S1761, step S1762).

(ART normal state)
The ART normal state is a sub-game state in which the number of acquired ART games is consumed.
In the ART normal state, a lottery based on the internal winning combination is performed to draw an ART addition lottery state or a transition lottery to the ART addition state (FIG. 115, step S1272). When the transition lottery is won, the process shifts to the ART addition lottery state or the ART addition state depending on the content of the winning through the precursor state. When the transition to the ART addition state is decided, the 7 navigation stock value is given (FIG. 118, step S1346), and even in the subsequent ART addition state, if 7 is aligned, another 7 navigation stock value is given. (FIG. 125, step S1785).

(ART added lottery state)
In the ART addition lottery state, as in the normal state described above for FIG. 3, if the enemy's life point becomes "0" before the ally's life point becomes "0" (wins the battle), the ART addition state is entered. Then (Fig. 117, step S1320), if the life point of the ally becomes "0" before the life point of the enemy becomes "0" (defeated in the battle), the ART normal state is entered (Fig. 117, step S1318). ..

In the ART addition lottery state, the number of remaining ART games is not subtracted, but it may be subtracted, and if the number of remaining ART games is less than the average number of games in which the state continues, the game does not shift. It may be configured as follows.

(ART added state)
In the ART addition state that won the battle and transferred, two bonuses with different expectations are provided. The first bonus (ART added state 1) has a relatively low expectation, and the second bonus (ART added state 2) has a relatively high expected value.

As described above, there is a case where the ART normal state is directly transferred to the ART addition state without going through the ART addition lottery state, and in this case, the second bonus (ART addition state 2) is always selected. (FIG. 118, step S1344, step S1345). Otherwise, at the time of entry, either the first bonus (ART added state 1) or the second bonus (ART added state 2) is determined by lottery (FIG. 118, step S1344, step S1347). ..

The ART addition state is basically fixed at 30 games (Fig. 118, step S1342), and if a lottery is won while shifting to the navigation mode within the 30 games, the push order of 7 sets is notified. (FIG. 118, step S1353). When all seven games are available, the transition to the state in which the number of games is added at the start of the next ART is confirmed. In this case, the number of ART games is not added.

In addition, only in the final game of 30 games in the ART addition state, a lottery for whether or not to make the bonus consecutive villas is performed based on the internal winning combination. If the game is won, the initial value of 30 games is set again. In addition, if the reach eye lip is won within 30 games in the ART addition state, the consecutive villa will be confirmed.

In this way, in the ART addition state, a pseudo bonus state is created by changing only the state on the sub. In this pseudo-bonus state, the small winning combination probability does not fluctuate.

(ART continuous lottery state)
On the other hand, in the above ART normal state, when the number of ART games is "0" and the 7 navigation stock value is also "0", the state shifts to the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 116, step S1292, step S1293, step S1295). The ART continuous lottery state is a state in which the number of ART games is exhausted and the state is changed when there is no right to move to the additional lottery state during the ART game or the additional state during the ART game.

In the ART continuous lottery state, the initial map is determined based on the last battle point determined in the state in which the number of games at the start of ART is added (FIG. 119, step S1372). This map is subject to change based on the internal winning combination during the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 119, step S1374).

If the map continues, the game shifts to the state where the number of games is added at the start of ART again (FIG. 119, step S1378, step S1379), and 7 sets of navigation are performed for the number of times determined at the time of transition (FIG. 114, FIG. 114, Step S1243, step S1244, step S1244).

If the map ends (FIG. 119, step S1376 (YES)), the navigation that does not shift to RT1 ends. Therefore, as a result of not being notified, the lip or RT1 transition symbol that shifts to RT1 is displayed, and ART ends. do.

In this way, in the ART continuation lottery state, the appearance is a battle effect, the effect of winning is performed when the map is continued, and the effect of losing the battle is performed when the map is completed.

In the ART continuation lottery state, when the continuation is determined (FIG. 119, step S1377), the 7 navigation stock value is determined, and the state shifts to the state in which the number of games is added at the start of ART again (FIG. 119, step S1379).

In addition, when the end is decided in the ART continuous lottery state, the push order navigation of the small winning combination and the replay disappears (FIG. 119, step S1376 (YES)), and as a result, the RT transition symbol or the rip that shifts to RT1 (lower rip). , Cross-up lip) is displayed, and ART ends.

(Save function)
During ART (the number of games added at the start of ART, the normal state of ART, the lottery state added to ART, and the added state of ART), when a specific small combination (save combination (in the case of this embodiment, middle-stage peach lip)) is won, each Depending on the state, at least the number of remaining games is saved, and the number of saved games is loaded after the ART is completed. That is, the save function is set as a privilege when the middle-stage peach lip is won in ART.

In the case where the number of games added at the start of ART is added, after winning (winning) the save combination, "50" is added to the number of ART games at the end of the state and the game is saved (FIG. 120, step S1405-step S1406-step). S1408-Step S1409-Step S1411-Step S1401-Step S1402-Step S1403). Also, the last battle points are saved.

In the ART normal state, "50" is added to the number of ART games at the time of winning (or winning) in the save combination and saved (FIG. 120, step S1405-step S step S1406-step S1408-step S1409-step. S1410). Also, the last battle points are saved. Furthermore, if the right of the ART additional lottery state is granted, the right is also saved.

In the case of the ART addition lottery state, "50" is added to the number of ART games at the time of winning (or winning) in the save combination and saved (FIG. 120, step S1405-step S1406-step S1408-step S1409-step S1411). -Step S1401-Step S1402-Step S1403). Also, the last battle points are saved. In addition, the winning state of the ART addition lottery state is saved.

In the case of the ART addition state, after winning (or winning) the save combination, at the end of the next ART start time addition state, "50" is added to the number of ART games and the game is saved (FIG. 120, step S1405). -Step S1406-Step S1408-Step S1409-Step S1411-Step S1401-Step S1402-Step S1403). Also, the last battle points are saved. Further, the initial value of the ART addition state is saved.

In the case of the ART continuous lottery state, at the end of the additional game number at the start of the next ART, "50" is added to the number of ART games at the end and saved (FIG. 120, step S1405-step S1406-step S1408). -Step S1409-Step S1411-Step S1401-Step S1402-Step S1403). Also, the last battle points are saved. In addition, this save will confirm the continuation.

It should be noted that multiple saves are not made (if the middle peach chilip is pulled during the save, the right to add the number of games at the start of ART is granted).

The above-mentioned save data is loaded when the map is finished in the ART continuous lottery state and the betting operation is performed once the ART is finished.

In this way, it has a state in which the number of games is added at the start of ART, an ART normal state, an ART addition state, and an ART addition lottery state. At that time, by saving at least the number of remaining games according to each state and loading it after the end of ART, it is possible to have the expectation of adding ART at any time in the normal state of ART, and the addition can be made. Since it varies depending on a predetermined factor (number of remaining games, ART game state, mode, etc.) when a specific small role is won, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

At the time of the above-mentioned save, in addition to the number of ART games, the production contents (effect stage and sound effect (BGM)) at that time are also saved. For example, when a plurality of stay stages are provided, it is possible to save the production contents according to the stay stages. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize which state the player has returned to at the time of loading.

During the ART described above (the number of games added at the start of ART, the normal state of ART, the lottery state of adding ART, and the state of adding ART), all of them are in the same gaming state (RT3) on the main (main control circuit 71). Therefore, the 7-matched rip does not trigger a change in the game state.

In this way, the sub-control circuit 72 manages the additional state at the start of ART, the additional ART state, the normal ART state, and the additional lottery state for performing the lottery to shift to the ART additional state, and the main control circuit. In 71, a specific combination that is configured to be in the same game state (RT3 game state) and does not change the main game state when the transition from the ART normal state to the ART start state with the number of games added or the ART added state is changed. It is assumed that the specific symbol combination (7 reds) related to the above is displayed, and the opportunity to shift from the ART normal state to the ART addition lottery state is set as the winning of the predetermined combination, and the specific combination in the ART normal state. Whether or not to notify the operation procedure for displaying a specific symbol combination at the time of winning, or when a specific symbol combination is displayed, whether the number of games is added at the start of ART or the ART is added. By deciding whether to shift to another lottery or the like, the player's expectation regarding the transition to the ART addition state or the ART addition state at the start of ART or the transition to the ART addition lottery state at any time in the ART normal state. The feeling can be continued.

Further, by setting the same gaming state on the main control circuit 71, for example, even if the operation is performed in a stop operation order different from the notified stop operation order, the player is unable to perform due to fluctuations in the main game state or the like. You will not suffer any profits, and your amusement store will not suffer any unexpected disadvantages. In other words, it also contributes to fair adjustment of the game.

Further, the storage area related to the control of the main control circuit 71 can be reduced, and the free area can be used for another purpose, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

[Structure of pachislot]
This concludes the description of the functional flow of pachislot 1. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and the like, as well as gaming media such as cards that store information on the gaming value given or given to the player. Hereinafter, it will be described assuming that a medal is used.

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. Lamps 14 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front surface of the front door 2.

The lamp 14 may be an existing light emitting element such as a light emitting diode (LED) or organic electroluminescence (organic EL) as long as it can emit light in at least green, yellow, blue, and red.

Further, vertically elongated rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the front door 2. The upper effective line 8 is set in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. The effective line 8 is a line for determining the winning of a prize, which is activated by operating the bet button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22. The activated line 8 is referred to as an "effective line".

On the back surface of the front door 2, a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols required for the game is drawn, and the symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot machine 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. 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.

A reel backlight (not shown) is provided inside each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The reel backlight illuminates the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R from behind. Three reel backlights are provided vertically side by side for one reel 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to three symbols that are stopped and displayed on each display window 21L, 21C, 21R.

These reel backlights are also used for the backlight effect generated after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. A plurality of types of backlight effects are set in association with the type of small winning combination, but are forcibly terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions correspond to, for example, the case where the payout of medals accompanying the small winning combination is completed, the case where the automatic insertion of medals by the winning of the replay is completed, or the case where the player takes care of the medals. .. Completion of medal payout, medal automatic insertion, and medal care insertion is recognized by the sub CPU 81 based on the payout signal and insertion signal transmitted from the main CPU 31 (see FIG. 6) to the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 7). Will be done. The payout signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 each time one medal is paid out. The insertion signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 each time one medal is inserted, without distinguishing between automatic insertion and maintenance insertion. When the backlight effect is being executed, the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect based on the payout signal and the input signal. More specifically, the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect when it receives the payout signal when the last one is paid out for the payout signal, and the third thrown signal (game) for the throwout signal. The backlight effect is forcibly terminated when the possible number of sheets is received.

If the completion of payout permits the insertion of medals into the next game, or the automatic insertion or maintenance of the start operation of the next game is permitted, the effect by the reel backlight is forcibly terminated to allow the next game to be played. The display result can be clearly displayed to the player before the start of.

A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided above the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and produces an effect by displaying an image. Further, speakers 9L and 9R are provided in the lower part of the front surface of the front door 2 to produce sound effects, voices, and the like.

A 7-segment display 13 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided on the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The 7-segment display 13 contains the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter, the number of inserted medals), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out), and the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

Below the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, a pedestal portion 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed. A medal insertion slot 22 is provided on the right side and a bet button 11 is provided on the left side in the horizontal plane of the pedestal portion 10.

By pressing the bet button 11, the number of medals (3 medals) used for the unit game is inserted, and as described above, the predetermined display line is activated. The operation of the bet button 11 and the operation of inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22 (the operation of inserting a medal to perform a game) are hereinafter referred to as "BET operation".

Further, on the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R, an input button 101 that can be operated by the player is provided. The input button 101 is composed of a plurality of key operators such as a cross key and an execution button. By operating the key operators, for example, a game history (FIG. 109) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. Will be described later) can be displayed.

Stop buttons 7L, 7C, 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, 3R by a player's pressing operation. ing. In the embodiment, the unit game is basically started by operating the start lever 6 and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

On the left side of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10, a settlement button 12 for switching the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation is provided. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 15 at the lower part of the front surface, and the paid out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the settlement button 12, a start lever 6 is specified as a start operation means for rotating the reel by the rotation operation of the player and starting the variable display of the symbol in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. It is mounted rotatably within the angle range of.

In front of the lower part of the front door 2, a medal payout outlet 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the paid out medals are provided. In addition, a lumbar panel 20 with a design corresponding to the motif of the model is attached to the surface of the lower part of the front door 2 sandwiched between the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving portion 16. Has been done.

Grip portions 47 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 60, making it easy to carry when installing the pachi-slot machine 1.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This concludes the description of the structure of pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The pachislot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these.

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

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

The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area 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 one value from the generated random numbers.

(Switch etc.)
A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is pressed by the player (stop operation). Further, the start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation). Further, the input button switch 101S detects that the input button 101 has been operated by the player.

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

(Peripherals and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13, and a hopper 40. Further, a circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

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

The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 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, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

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

The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. Further, 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 discharged to the outside from the hopper 40 has reached the number of medals to be paid out.

(External terminal board)
The external terminal board 17 outputs a start signal indicating that a signal is output from the start switch 6S, a signal indicating that the signal is shifted to ART, and the like to the outside. The signal from the external terminal board 17 is input to an external device 18 such as a calling device or a hall computer.

Specifically, the pachi-slot machine 1 outputs the number of IN and OUT of medals to the hall computer via the external terminal board 17. The number of OUTs is output as, for example, the number of payouts at the time of winning a small winning combination.

Here, the calling device, which is an example of the external device 18, calls a clerk of the amusement park, but generally has a function of displaying data and is also called a data display. As a general function, the calling device can display the number of big bonuses and the number of regular bonuses, and can display the number of games required between bonuses as a bonus history. The calling device can display a history of the number of bonuses and the total number of games for several days including the current day, and can display the number of games required during the bonus as a history for the bonus on the day. Regarding information such as various histories, it is possible to switch the displayed information by operating the operation buttons provided on the calling device.

The calling device can be set so that the number of ARTs can be displayed for a gaming machine equipped with an ART such as a pachislot machine 1.

For such a calling device, a signal indicating the transition from the pachislot 1 to the ART is generated in the main control circuit 71 when the RT3 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state, and the external terminal board 17 is displayed. Sent via. In the case of the present embodiment, by controlling the external signals 1 and 2 output to the calling device to be turned on and off at a predetermined timing, it is displayed that the 7-matched lip is displayed in the calling device, or RT3. The game status is displayed.

<Sub-control circuit>
FIG. 7 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The sub-control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter, sub-CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter, sub-ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter, sub-RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, and a DSP (hereinafter, sub-CPU). It includes a digital signal processor) 88, an audio RAM 89, an A / D converter 90, and an amplifier 91.

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub RAM 83 is provided with an AT set counter, a consecutive villa counter, a stock counter, a penalty counter, an ART counter, and the like, which will be described later. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 71 and determining and registering the effect content (effect data) based on the communication content, and a liquid crystal display based on the determined effect content. An animation task for controlling the display of an image by the display device 5, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp 14, a sound control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like are included.

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.

A liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 9L, 9R, and a lamp 14 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

The sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), and the driver 87 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and display the created image on the liquid crystal display device 5.

Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 88, the audio RAM 89, the A / D converter 90, and the amplifier 91 output sounds such as BGM by the speakers 9L and 9R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp 14 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This concludes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1. Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 34.

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination (MB game state)]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the internal winning combination in the MB game state and the winning combination (display combination) according to the stop operation order.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachislot machine 1, a plurality of roles are simultaneously duplicated and determined as the internal winning combination, and one of the winning combinations determined as the internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination, as shown in FIG. Winning is done according to the order of stop operations.
For example, with winning numbers 1 to 5, press any of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and right first stop (right left middle, right middle left). Even in the case of order, one of the special small winning combination A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 6, either of the special small winning combination B is stopped and displayed in the case of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle) and in the case of the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and the middle first stop is displayed. Among the stops, one of the special small winning combination A is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle right left push order and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) push order.

In the winning numbers 7 to 21, the push order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) Even in this case, one of the special small winning combination A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 22 to 23, in the case of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), which of the special small winning combination B is stopped is displayed, and the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left) and the right first stop are displayed. In the case of the pressing order (right, left, middle, right, middle, left), one of the special small winning combination A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 24 to 25, the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left) in the middle right left push order, and the right first stop (right middle right) In the case of (right, left, middle, right, middle, left), any of the special small wins A is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, any of the special small wins B is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 26 to 29, in the case of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), which of the special small winning combination B is stopped is displayed, and the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left) and the right first stop are displayed. In the case of the pressing order (right, left, middle, right, middle, left), one of the special small winning combination A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 30 to 33, the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left) in the middle right left push order, and the right first stop (right middle right) In the case of (right, left, middle, right, middle, left), any of the special small wins A is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, any of the special small wins B is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 34 to 35, either the special small winning combination B is stopped and displayed in the case of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle) or in the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop. In the case of the middle right left push order of the first stop and the case of the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) push order, one of the special small winning combination A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 36, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left). Also, one of the special small winning combination B is stopped and displayed.

In the present embodiment, even when the MB is activated, the RT game state, which is the main game state, does not change. Therefore, during the MB game state, the lottery of each replay according to the RT game state at that time is drawn. Will be done. In this case, the winning small winning combination changes according to the winning replay and the stop operation order. Here, since the MB game state is configured to end with a payout of more than 13 cards, if a special small role A in which the number of payouts is defined to be 14 is won, the MB game is played in one game. The state will end. However, if the special small winning combination B, in which the number of payouts is defined as 13, is won, it is possible to continue the MB game state for two games.

Specifically, if the number of inserted cards is 3 and the special small role A wins (14 cards), the MB will end in one game, and the number of acquired players will be 11 (special small role A). Winning (14) -Number of input (3) = Number of acquired (11)). On the other hand, if the number of inserted cards is 3 and the special small role B wins (13 cards), the MB will end in 2 games, and the number of acquired players will be 21 (special small role). B prize (13 sheets) -inserted number (3 sheets) + special small role A prize (14 sheets) -inserted number (3 sheets) = acquired number (21 sheets)).

When the main game state is the general game state, it is a specific small role that triggers the ART lottery, and in the ART, the number of ART games is added to the lottery, etc., and the handling related to these lottery is controlled by the sub control circuit 72. There are special small winning combination A and special small winning combination B that are the same above, special small winning combination A has 6 payouts regardless of the pushing order, special small winning combination B has 6 cards when the specific reel is stopped first, and others. Stop control is performed so that 14 reels are paid out when the first reel is stopped, and during ART, a notification is made to first stop the other reels when the special small winning combination B is won.

Specifically, in the figure showing the relationship between the internal winning combination in the non-MB gaming state described later in FIG. 9 and the winning combination (display combination) according to the stop operation order, the winning number 43 (watermelon A (FIG. 14)). ) Is a winning combination in which 6 cards are paid out regardless of the pushing order, and winning number 44 (watermelon B (Fig. 14)) is a winning combination in which 14 cards are paid out when the first stop is medium or right-pressed. The roles are the same on the control of the sub-control circuit 72. In the general game state, since it is stipulated that a penalty is imposed except for the first stop on the left, watermelons A and B are both paid out, making it indistinguishable. On the other hand, during ART, since there is no penalty, 14 sheets are paid out when the first stop is pushed in or to the right, so even if they are the same in the control of the sub control circuit 72, they are on the main control circuit 71. Players can get even more cards.

In this way, the winning combination (any of the special small winning combination A) for which a larger number of cards is paid out during ART is the same as the winning combination displayed in MB. In other words, the role that is treated as a watermelon in the sub-game state is configured to win a prize during ART. That is, in Watermelon B, the winning combination of 14 cards is the same as the winning combination in MB.

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination (non-MB game state)]
FIG. 9 shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination (display combination) according to the stop operation order.
In pachislot 1, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously duplicated and determined as an internal winning combination, and one of the winning combinations determined as an internal winning combination is awarded in the order of stop operations as shown in FIG. It has become like.

For example, in the winning number 1, the push order of any of the left first stop (left middle right, left middle right), middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) Even in this case, one of the middle rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 2, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) Also, either the middle _7 lip or the upper _7 lip is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 3, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) Also, one of the middle _7 rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 4, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) Also, one of the upper _7 rip, one of the lower _7 rip, one of the cross-up _7 rip, or one of the cross-down _7 rip is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 5 to 9, one of the middle rips is stopped and displayed in the case of the push order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle).

In addition, in the winning numbers 5 to 6, one of the RT2 transition rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stops, and one of the middle rips or the middle rip in the case of the middle right and left push order. One of the crossdown rips is displayed as stopped.

In addition, in the winning numbers 5 to 6, one of the RT3 transition rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, any of the middle rips. Or one of the crossdown rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 7, in the case of the middle left and right push order, one of the middle rips or the cross down rip is stopped and displayed, and in the middle right left push order, any of the RT2 transition rips. Is stopped and displayed.

In addition, in the winning number 7, in the case of the right middle left push order, one of the middle rips or the cross down rip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right middle left push order, RT3 One of the migration rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 8, one of the RT3 transition rips is displayed as a stop in the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and either the middle rip or the cross down rip is displayed in the middle right and left push order. Is stopped and displayed.

In addition, in the winning number 8, one of the RT2 transition rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, one of the middle rips or the cross. One of the down rips is displayed as stopped.

In the winning number 9, one of the middle rips or the cross down rip is stopped and displayed in the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and any of the RT3 transition rips is displayed in the middle right and left push order. Is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the winning number 9, in the case of the right middle left push order, one of the middle rips or the cross down rip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right middle left push order, RT2 One of the migration rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 10 to 33, in the case of the push order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), either the lower lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 10 to 11, in the case of the pressing order of the middle first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), any of the 7 rips (middle _7 rip, upper _7 rip, lower _ Any of the 7 rips, any of the cross-up _7 rips, or any of the cross-down _7 rips) is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 10, one of the upper rips or the cross-down rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the right, middle, and left push order, any of the lower rips. Or one of the cross-up rips is displayed as stopped.

In the winning number 11, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, the upper rip. Either one of the above or one of the crossdown rips is displayed as stopped.

In the winning number 12, one of the upper lip or the cross down lip is stopped and displayed in the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and one of the lower lip is displayed in the middle right and left push order. Or, one of the cross-up rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 13, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stop, and one of the upper rips is displayed in the middle right left push order. Or one of the crossdown rips is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the winning numbers 12 to 13, any one of the 7 rips is stopped and displayed in the case of the right first stop (right, left, middle, right, middle, left) pressing order.

In the winning numbers 14 to 15, one of the upper lip or the cross down lip is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stops, and in the case of the middle right and left push order, the lower row is displayed. One of the rips or one of the cross-up rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 14, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, middle, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 15, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, 7 rips are displayed. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 16 to 17, one of the lower lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stops, and in the case of the middle right and left push order, the upper row is displayed. Either one of the rips or one of the crossdown rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 16, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, middle, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 17, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, 7 rips are displayed. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 18, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed in the case of the middle right and left push order. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 19, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stop, and in the case of the middle right left push order, 7 rips are displayed. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 18 to 19, one of the upper lip or the cross down lip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right middle left push order among the right first stop, and in the case of the right middle left push order, the right middle left push order is displayed. One of the lower rips or one of the cross-up rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 20, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed in the case of the middle right and left push order. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 21, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stop, and in the case of the middle right left push order, 7 rips are displayed. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 20 to 21, one of the lower lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, the right middle left push order is displayed. One of the upper rips or one of the cross-down rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 22 to 23, one of the 7 rips is stopped and displayed in the case of the pressing order of the middle first stop (middle left / right, middle right / left).

In the winning number 22, one of the upper rips or the cross-down rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, the lower rip. Either one of the above or one of the cross-up rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 23, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, the upper rip. Either one of the above or one of the crossdown rips is displayed as stopped.

In the winning number 24, in the case of the middle left and right push order, one of the upper lip or the cross down lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right and left push order, the lower lip is displayed. Either one or the cross-up lip is displayed as stopped.

In the winning number 25, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stop, and in the case of the middle right left push order, the upper rip Either one or the crossdown lip is displayed as stopped.

In the winning numbers 24 to 25, in the case of the right first stop (right, left, middle, right, middle, left) push order, any one of the 7 rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 26 to 27, in the case of the middle left and right push order, one of the upper lip or the cross down lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right and left push order, the lower row is displayed. One of the rips or one of the cross-up rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 26, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, middle, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, any of the lower rips or the cross-up rip. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 27, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, 7 rips are displayed. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 28 to 29, in the case of the middle left and right push order, one of the lower lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right and left push order, the upper row is displayed. Either one of the rips or one of the crossdown rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 28, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the right, middle, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, any of the lower rips or the cross-up rip. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 29, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right, left, and middle push order of the right first stop, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, 7 rips are displayed. Is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 30, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed in the case of the middle right and left push order. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 31, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order among the middle first stop, and in the case of the middle right left push order, 7 rips are displayed. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 30 to 31, one of the upper lip or the cross down lip is stopped and displayed in the case of the right middle left push order among the right first stop, and in the case of the right middle left push order, the right middle left push order is displayed. One of the lower rips or one of the cross-up rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 32, one of the 7 rips is displayed as a stop in the case of the middle left and right push order of the middle first stop, and one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is displayed in the case of the middle right and left push order. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 33, in the case of the middle left and right push order, one of the lower rips or the cross-up rip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the middle right left push order, 7 rips are displayed. One of them is stopped and displayed.

In the winning numbers 32 to 33, in the case of the right, left, and middle push order, one of the lower lip or the cross-up lip is stopped and displayed, and in the case of the right, middle, and left push order, the right first stop is displayed. Either one of the upper rips or one of the cross-down rips is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 34, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left). Also, one of the middle peach numbers is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 35, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left). Also, one of the reach eye rips is displayed as stopped.

In the winning number 36, in the case of the push order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), one of the upper bells is stopped and displayed, and the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left) or the right first stop. In any of the pressing orders (right, left, middle, right, middle, left), one of the special small winning combinations B is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 37, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), either the upper bells 1 and 2 are correct for the pressing position, or the RT1 transition symbol is used for the incorrect pressing position. Stop is displayed. The "correct answer to the pressing position" constitutes a symbol combination related to the target internal winning combination within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces (4 pieces) from the symbol position of the center line when the player presses the stop button. It means that there is a symbol and the symbol can be stopped at an effective line (in the case of this embodiment, only the upper row-upper row-upper row (top line)).

In the winning number 38, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), either the upper bells 3 or 4 are correct for the pressing position, or the RT1 transition symbol is used for the incorrect pressing position. Stop is displayed.

In the winning number 39, in the case of the push order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), either the upper bells 5 or 6 is the correct answer at the pressing position, or the RT1 transition symbol is the wrong answer at the pressing position. Stop is displayed.

In the winning number 40, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), either the upper bells 1 and 2 are correct when the pressing position is correct, or the RT1 transition symbol is used when the pressing position is incorrect. Stop is displayed.

In the winning number 41, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), either the upper bells 3 or 4 are correct for the pressing position, or the RT1 transition symbol is used for the incorrect pressing position. Stop is displayed.

In the winning number 42, in the case of the pressing order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), either the upper bells 5 or 6 is the correct answer at the pressing position, or the RT1 transition symbol is the wrong answer at the pressing position. Stop is displayed.

In the winning numbers 37 to 42, in the case of the middle first stop (middle left / right, middle right / left) push order, one of the middle bells is stopped and displayed, and the right first stop (right / left middle, right middle left) push order. In the case of, one of the irregular bells is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 43, in the case of any of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and right first stop (right left middle, right middle left) Also, if the pressing position is correct, either the upper watermelon, the cross-up watermelon, or the cross-down watermelon is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 44, in the case of the push order of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), one of the upper watermelons, one of the cross-up watermelons, or one of the cross-down watermelons is stopped and displayed at the correct answer of the pressing position. Then, in the case of the pressing order of the middle first stop (middle left / right, middle right / left) or the right first stop (right / left middle, right middle left), either the special small winning combination A is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 45, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left). Also, if the pressing position is correct, one of the cherries 1, 2, 4, 6-10, 13, and 14 is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 46, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left). Also, if the pressing position is correct, one of the cherries 1 to 8, 11, 12, 16 to 20 is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 47, in any of the pressing orders of the left first stop (left middle right, left and right middle), the middle first stop (middle left and right, middle right left), and the right first stop (right left middle, right middle left). Also, one of the MB (middle bonus) is stopped and displayed.

[Symbol arrangement table and symbol code table]
The symbol arrangement table and the symbol code table will be described with reference to FIG.

The symbol arrangement table defines the position of each symbol in the rotation direction of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the data for specifying the type of the symbol arranged at each position (hereinafter, symbol code).

In the symbol arrangement table, the position of the symbol existing in the middle stage in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R when the reel index is detected is set to "0", and each symbol is in the order of proceeding in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. "0" to "20" are assigned to the positions of. Therefore, by referring to the symbol arrangement table while managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, the positions of the symbols existing mainly in the middle of the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R and the positions of the symbols are present. It is possible to always manage the type of the symbol.

<Design code table>
The symbol code table shown in FIG. 10 stores codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are "Red 7A", "Red 7B", "Peach", "Watermelon", "Bell A", "Bell B", "Bell C", and "Replay A". , "Replay B" and "Cherry".

In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "red 7A" symbol (symbol code 1). "00000010" is assigned as data to the "red 7B" symbol (symbol code 2). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "peach" symbol (symbol code 3). "00000100" is assigned as data to the "watermelon" symbol (symbol code 4). "000000101" is assigned as data to the "bell A" symbol (symbol code 5). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "bell B" symbol (symbol code 6). "000000111" is assigned as data to the "bell C" symbol (symbol code 7). "00001000" is assigned as data to the "Replay A" symbol (symbol code 8). "000001001" is assigned as data to the "Replay B" symbol (symbol code 9). For the "cherry" symbol (symbol code 10), "000001010" is assigned as data.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-12.

In the pachislot machine 1, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 11 and the internal lottery table for the MB gaming state shown in FIG. 12 are prepared. These tables are stored in the main ROM 32.

As shown in FIG. 11, the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state has a data pointer and a data pointer for each of the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, according to the winning number. The lottery value is specified. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state, and is for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table described later. Used as data.

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 numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which the lottery value is assigned (that is, the data pointer) is determined. 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)". Unless otherwise specified in the figure, the lottery range is "0 to 65535", that is, the probability denominator is "65536".

In the present embodiment, the type of internal winning combination determined by using the internal lottery table properly for each game state (general game state (RT0 game state), RT1 game state, RT2 game state, and RT3 game state) The winning probability is varied, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are ups and downs.

Specifically, in the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 11, at the lottery value of the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), only the replay of the winning number 1 is won as the replay (winning numbers 2-35). The lottery value of the replay is "0"), whereas in the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, the lottery value of the replay of the winning number 1 is "0", and the replay of the winning number 1 is not won.

As for the lottery value in the RT1 game state, a lottery value other than 0 is assigned to the winning numbers 2 to 9 as a replay. That is, there is a possibility that the replays of the winning numbers 2 to 9 will be won as the replays.

As for the lottery value in the RT2 game state, a lottery value other than 0 is assigned to the winning numbers 10 to 21 as a replay. That is, there is a possibility that the replay of the winning numbers 10 to 21 will be won as the replay.

As for the lottery value in the RT3 game state, a lottery value other than 0 is assigned to the winning numbers 22 to 35 as a replay. That is, there is a possibility that the replays of the winning numbers 22 to 35 will be won as the replays.

The internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 11 is a table used in the case of a specific set value, and in the present embodiment, the table corresponding to each set value is stored in the main ROM 32. ing.

Further, FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for the MB gaming state used in the MB gaming state. The internal lottery table for the MB game state is stored in the main ROM 32.

The internal lottery table for the MB game state is also the same as the internal lottery table for the non-MB game state shown in FIG. 11, for each of the general game state (RT0 game state), the RT1 game state, the RT2 game state, and the RT3 game state. , The data pointer and the lottery value are specified according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of the lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state, and is for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table described later. Used as data.

Specifically, in the internal lottery table for the non-MB gaming state shown in FIG. 12, at the lottery value of the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state), only the replay of the winning number 1 is won as the replay (winning numbers 2-35). The lottery value of the replay is "0"), whereas in the RT1 to RT3 gaming states, the lottery value of the replay of the winning number 1 is "0", and the replay of the winning number 1 is not won.

As for the lottery value in the RT1 game state, a lottery value other than 0 is assigned to the winning numbers 2 to 9 as a replay. That is, there is a possibility that the replays of the winning numbers 2 to 9 will be won as the replays.

As for the lottery value in the RT2 game state, a lottery value other than 0 is assigned to the winning numbers 10 to 21 as a replay. That is, there is a possibility that the replay of the winning numbers 10 to 21 will be won as the replay.

As for the lottery value in the RT3 game state, a lottery value other than 0 is assigned to the winning numbers 22 to 35 as a replay. That is, there is a possibility that the replays of the winning numbers 22 to 35 will be won as the replays.

[Internal winning combination decision table]
The internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16.

The internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination according to the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

The internal winning combination is data that identifies a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "missing", which indicates that the display of the combination of symbols specified by the above-mentioned symbol combination table is not permitted.

13 to 15 are internal winning combination determination tables that define internal winning combinations corresponding to small winning combination / replay data pointers 0 to 82, and FIG. 16 shows internal winning combination corresponding to bonus data pointers 0 and 1. This is an internal winning combination determination table that defines the roles.

In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the bonus data pointer becomes "1" only when the winning number 47 is internally won, and when other winning numbers are won, the bonus data. The pointer is "0".

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 21. Here, FIG. 17 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to the bonus, FIGS. 18 and 19 show a symbol combination table corresponding to the replay, and FIG. 20 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to the small winning combination. Reference numeral 21 denotes a symbol combination table corresponding to the RT transition symbol.

In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the effective line matches the combination of symbols specified by the symbol combination table, it is determined as a prize and a medal is awarded. Benefits such as payout, activation of replay, activation of replay time (RT), etc. are given to the player.

The symbol combination table defines a combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of privilege, a display combination, a storage area type, and data indicating the number of payouts. The display combination is data that identifies a combination of symbols displayed along the winning line. The storage area type is data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination storage area described later for storing the display combination. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the symbol combination table related to the bonus, the symbol combinations of the middle bonuses (MB) 1 to 10 which are the display combinations related to the bonus, their storage area types, and the number of payouts are defined. .. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is 0 when MBs 1 to 10 are determined as the display combination.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the symbol combination table related to the replay, the middle rips 1 to 4, the upper rips 1 and 2, the lower rips 1 to 6, the cross-up rips 1 and 2, and the cross-down rips are displayed. 1-8, middle _7 rips 1-12, upper _7 rips 1-8, lower _7 rips 1-3, cross-up _7 rips 1-6, cross-down _7 rips 1-6, reach eye rip 1 ~ 42, RT2 transition rips 1 to 4, RT3 transition rips 1 to 4, middle peach rips 1 to 12, the symbol combination, the storage area type, and the number of payouts are specified. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is 0 when the display combination related to these replays is determined as the display combination. When these replays are determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. The replay time is activated or terminated according to the type of replay determined as the display combination.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the symbol combination table related to the small combination, the special small combination A1 to A5, the special small combination B1 to B5, the upper watermelons 1 to 2, and the cross-up watermelons 1 to 4 which are the display combinations related to the small combination. , Crossdown watermelons 1 to 6, middle bells, upper bells 1 to 6, irregular bells 1 to 6, cherries 1 to 20, these storage area types, and the number of payouts are specified. In the case of the present embodiment, as display combinations, special small combinations A1 to A5, special small combinations B1 to B5, upper watermelons 1 to 2, cross-up watermelons 1 to 4, cross-down watermelons 1 to 6, middle bell, and upper bell. When any of 1 to 6, irregular bells 1 to 6 and cherries 1 to 20 is determined, medals are paid out (hereinafter, the roles in which medals are paid out are collectively referred to as "all small roles". In some cases). The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserts, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 20, the number of medals to be paid out for each display combination is 14 for special small combinations A1 to A5, 13 for special small combinations B1 to B5, upper watermelons 1 and 2, and cross-up watermelons. 1 to 4, crossdown watermelons 1 to 6 are 6 pieces, middle bells are 9 pieces, upper bells 1 to 6 are 3 pieces, irregular bells 1 to 6 are 1 piece, and cherries 1 to 20 Is four.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the symbol combination table related to the RT transition symbol, the symbol combination of the RT transition symbols 1 to 4 which is the display combination related to the RT transition symbol, their storage area types, and the number of payouts are defined. ing. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out is 0 when these RT operation symbols are determined as the display combination. When the RT operation symbol is determined as the display combination, the replay time is activated (RT1 game state).

[Structure of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 28. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 as well as in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 22 shows internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 24 in which data indicating the internal winning combination is stored. The size of each of these internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 24 is 1 byte. Therefore, the total size of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 24 is 24 bytes. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. In the illustrated example, the contents (internal winning combination) stored in each internal winning combination storage area 1 to 24 are defined as data (storage area type) in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 13 to 16. There is.

In the illustrated internal winning combination storage area, the internal winning combination storage areas 2 to 23 are not shown, but they are configured in the same manner as the storage area type in the symbol combination table. Bits 0 to 7 of the internal winning combination storage area 1 correspond to the middle bonus (MB), bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 24 corresponds to cherry 14, bit 1 corresponds to cherry 15, and bit 2 corresponds to cherry. 16 corresponds to bit 3, bit 3 corresponds to cherry 17, bit 4 corresponds to cherry 18, bit 5 corresponds to cherry 19, and bit 6 corresponds to cherry 20. Bit 7 is unused.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 23 shows symbols 1 to 25 in which data indicating the symbol code storage area is stored. The size of each storage area of these symbol code storage areas 1 to 25 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 25 bytes. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in the rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, since all the winning combinations can be won, "1" is stored in all the corresponding bits of the symbol code storage area. After that, when the left reel 3L is stopped (reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination is updated to "0" due to the stop of the left reel 3L.

In the illustrated symbol code storage area, bits 0 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 1 correspond to MBs 1 to 8, and bits 0 to 3 of the symbol code storage area 25 correspond to RT1 transition symbols 1 to 4. In the present embodiment, bits 4 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 25 are unused.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 24 shows a display combination storage area 1 to a display combination storage area 25 in which data indicating a display combination (winning operation flag) is stored. The size of each storage area of these display combination storage areas 1 to 25 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 25 bytes. The value of the symbol code storage area is reflected as it is in the display combination storage area. Therefore, the display combination storage area is updated every time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The value of the display combination storage area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

In the illustrated display combination storage area, the symbols code storage areas 2 to 24 are not shown, but bits 0 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 1 correspond to MB1 to 8 and bit 0 of the display combination storage area 25. ~ 3 correspond to RT1 transition symbols 1 to 4. In the present embodiment, the bits 4 to 7 of the display combination storage area 25 are unused.
Although the contents of the symbol code storage areas 2 to 24 are omitted in FIG. 23, the contents stored in these storage areas 2 to 24 are the storage areas of the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 17 to 21. As specified in the type.

[Press order storage area]
FIG. 25 shows a press order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. This pressing order storage area is one byte having a size of bit 0 to bit 7, bit 0 has a pressing order of "left → middle → right", and bit 1 has a pressing order of "left → right → middle". Bit 2 has a pressing order of "middle → left → right", bit 3 has a pressing order of "middle → right → left", bit 4 has a pressing order of "right → left → middle", and bit 5 has a pressing order of "middle → left → middle". The pressing order corresponds to "right->middle->left". In bits 0 to 5, "0" indicates invalidity and "1" indicates valid. In this embodiment, the bits 6 and 7 of the pressing order storage area are unused.

In the illustrated pressing order storage area, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, "1" is stored in bit 0 and bit 1. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bit 0 and bit 1 in which "1" is stored, bit 1 is updated to "0" and bit 0 is changed to "1". Keep it as it is. The same applies to the other pressing orders, and "1" is stored in only one of bits 0 to 5 after the third stop. That is, in the pressing order storage area, the pressing order of the game can be specified from the six types of pressing orders by searching the bit in which "1" is stored.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 26 shows an operation stop button in which data indicating an operation stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, which is the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R pressed this time, and an effective stop button, which is a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R whose pressing operation is valid, are also stored. Indicates the storage area. This operation stop button storage area is one byte whose size is from bit 0 to bit 7, bit 0 is for "left stop button operation", bit 1 is for "middle stop button operation", and bit 2 is for "right". Bit 4 corresponds to "stop button operation enabled", bit 4 corresponds to "left stop button operation enabled", bit 5 corresponds to "middle stop button operation enabled", and bit 6 corresponds to "right stop button operation enabled". In bits 0 to 2, "0" indicates no operation, "1" indicates that there is an operation, and in bits 4 to 6, "0" indicates invalidity and "1" indicates valid. In the embodiment, the bits 3 and 7 of the operation stop button storage area are unused.

In the illustrated operation stop button storage area, the main CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R pressed this time based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area, and operates stop. Based on the data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the button storage area, the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been pressed are identified.

[Game status flag storage area]
FIG. 27 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state is stored. The game state flag storage area is one byte having a size of bit 0 to bit 7, bit 0 is in the MB game state, bit 1 is in the CB game state, bit 2 is in the RT1 game state, and bit 3 is in the RT1 game state. Bit 4 corresponds to the RT2 gaming state, respectively, and bit 4 corresponds to the RT3 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the bits 5 to 7 of the game state flag storage area are unused.

The value of the game state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current game state. For example, when the current gaming state is the RT1 gaming state, "1" is stored in bit 2 of the gaming state flag storage area. When all the bits of the game state flag storage area are "0", the main CPU 31 identifies the current game state as the general game state (RT0 game state).

[Carryover storage area]
FIG. 28 shows a carry-over combination storage area 1 and a carry-over combination storage area 2 in which data representing the carry-over combination is stored. The size of each of the carry-over combination storage areas 1 and 2 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 2 bytes. Bits 0 to 7 of the carry-over combination storage area 1 and bits 0 to 1 of the carry-over combination storage area 2 correspond to MBs, and when the internal winning combination MB is determined as a result of the internal lottery processing, the carry-over combination storage area 1 "1" is stored in either bits 0 to 7 of the above or bits 0 to 1 of the carry-over combination storage area 2.

By storing "1" in the carry-over combination storage area, it can be determined that the MB is in the winning state. The state in which "1" is stored in these carry-over combination storage areas is held until the combination of symbols corresponding to MB is displayed on the winning line. That is, when the MB is won, bits 0 to 7 of the carry-over combination storage area 1 or the carry-over combination storage area 1 in at least one unit game until the combination of these bonus symbols is displayed on the winning line as a display combination. The state in which "1" is stored in bits 0 to 1 of 2 is held. From the unit game that wins the MB to the unit game that wins a prize, maintaining the state in which "1" is stored in these bits is called "carry-over". The MB stored in the carry-over combination storage areas 1 and 2 is called a "carry-over combination".

[Pull-in priority data storage area]
FIG. 29 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which priority pull-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. This pull-in priority data storage area is provided in the main RAM 33.
The pull-in priority data storage area is composed of a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each attraction priority data storage area stores priority attraction order data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the attraction priority data storage area. In the priority attraction order data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is along the winning line (valid line). It is data indicating whether or not it is displayed.

[Priority table]
A priority order table used by the main CPU 31 to acquire the number of sliding pieces will be described with reference to FIG. This priority order table is provided in the main RAM 33.

The priority order table defines information indicating the number of slip pieces corresponding to the data for determining the number of slip pieces and the priority order. For example, when the number of sliding pieces determination data is "0", the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and refers to the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces determination data "0" and the priority order "5". As a result, "3" is acquired, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then the priority order "4" to the priority order "1" is similarly determined. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order "5" is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the priority order "1" is appropriate is finally determined. This is because, basically, the priority order "1" is determined as the number of sliding pieces with the highest priority.

[Priority order table for MB game status]
The MB game state priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding pieces will be described with reference to FIG. 31. This MB priority order table is provided in the main RAM 33.

The priority order table for the MB gaming state defines information indicating the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the data for determining the number of sliding pieces and the priority order in the MB gaming state. For example, when the number of sliding pieces determination data is "0", the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and refers to the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the number of sliding pieces determination data "0" and the priority order "5". Is obtained as, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding pieces, and then it is similarly determined in the order of priority order "4" to priority order "1".

[Number selection table for stopping the rotation]
A number selection table for stopping the rotation of the cylinder will be described with reference to FIG. 32.
The rotation stop number selection table associates the winning number with the rotation stop number. The rotation stop number is specified for each of the non-MB gaming state and the MB gaming state. When the winning number is determined, the rotation stop number selection table is referred to, and the rotation stop number corresponding to the determined winning number is selected.

[Reel stop initialization table]
The reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. 33. In the reel stop initial setting table, various information used for stop control (pull-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, stop table selection data group) is defined in association with the rotation stop number. The pull-in priority table number is given priority to any of the symbols arranged on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that may be displayed (the symbol corresponding to the combination determined as the internal winning combination). This is information for determining the pull-in priority table for determining whether to display the symbols for each of the symbol positions "0" to "20". Further, the pull-in priority table selection table number is information for determining the pull-in priority table number according to the order of the stop operation.

The stop table selection data group is, for example, data representing the number of the stop table used at the time of the first stop of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the number of the stop table used at the second and third stops.

When the spinning stop number corresponding to the determined winning number is selected, the reel stop initial setting table is referred to, and various information associated with the selected spinning stop number is called.

[Pull-in priority table]
By referring to the pull-in priority table selection table (not shown), the pull-in priority table according to the order of the stop operation of the stop button is selected. As for the attraction priority table selection table, the attraction priority table is selected according to the stop operation order so that the stop control as described in "Relationship diagram between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order" is performed. It is configured to be.

The pull-in priority table shown in FIG. 34 is a table in which the priority is defined for each combination, and the priority combination is different for each table.

For example, in FIG. 34, when the pull-in priority table number “00” is selected, all of the upper bells having the highest priority are pulled in with the highest priority. Further, when the upper bell is not pulled in due to the timing of the stop operation of the stop button, the stop control is performed so that all the RT1 transition symbols having the second highest priority are pulled in.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub ROM]
Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 69.

[Number of unlocked games lottery table]
The release game number lottery table shown in FIG. 35 is a table referred to when the number of release games is determined by lottery in the initialization command reception processing (FIG. 100) and the ART end processing (FIG. 126) described later. Is. In this unlocked game number lottery table, the number of unlocked games from 1 to 1300 is divided into 100 games for each mode (usually high probability (high probability), ultra-high probability (ultra-high probability)), and every 100 games are divided. A lottery value (random value) according to the set values 1 to 6 is defined.

For example, when the set value is 1, the lottery value is defined as 384 for the number of released games 1 to 100 in the normal mode. ,

In the case of the present embodiment, the lottery value is set in units of 100 games as described above, but the lottery value is not limited to this, and the lottery value may be set in units of one game, for example. May determine the number of released games by separately drawing a lot from the determined range of the number of games.

Further, a specific number of games (for example, the lower two digits "02" and "46" may be easily determined in each game range.

[Number of fake release games lottery table]
In the fake release game number lottery table shown in FIG. 36, the initialization command reception processing (FIG. 100) described later, the chance zone 2 intermediate processing 1 (FIG. 104) described later, and the chance zone 3 intermediate processing 1 described later (FIG. 105) ) Is a table that is referred to when determining the number of fake release games by lottery. In this fake release game number lottery table, the number of release games from 1 to 600 is divided into 100 games for each mode (usually high probability (high probability)), and the set values 1 to 6 are set for each 100 games. The lottery value (random value) is specified.

For example, in the normal mode, the number of fake release games 1 to 100 is defined as a lottery value of 1096 when the set value is 1. ,

In the case of the present embodiment, the lottery value is set in units of 100 games as described above, but the lottery value is not limited to this, and the lottery value may be set in units of one game, for example. May determine the number of released games by separately drawing a lot from the determined range of the number of games.

Further, a specific number of games (for example, the lower two digits "02" and "46" may be easily determined in each game range.

Further, the number of fake release games may be determined by referring to the number of release games. For example, the number of fake release games may be configured so that the number of games is always determined to be smaller than the number of release games.

Further, when the number of remaining games up to the number of released games is less than or equal to the number of precursor games related to the predetermined cancellation (this precursor), the lottery itself may be configured not to be performed.

In addition, if the number of remaining games up to the number of fake release games is less than or equal to the number of precursor games related to the predetermined fake release (fake precursor), and in the case of this precursor, the fake precursor should not be activated. You may.

[Mode lottery table for changing settings]
The mode lottery table for changing the setting shown in FIG. 37 is a table referred to when the mode lottery is performed in the initialization command reception processing (FIG. 100) described later. In this setting change mode lottery table, a lottery value (random number value) corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 is defined for each mode (normally, high accuracy, ultra-high accuracy) that is the migration destination.
For example, when the migration destination is the normal mode and the set value is set to 1, the lottery value is specified in 30592.

[Mode lottery table for normal games]
The mode lottery table for normal game shown in FIG. 38 is a table referred to when the mode lottery is performed in the normal state processing 1 (FIG. 106) described later. FIG. 38 shows a table when the mode is "normal". In this normal game mode lottery table, the lottery value of the internal winning combination corresponding to "no transition", "high accuracy", and "ultra-high accuracy" is defined as the migration destination. In FIG. 38, the “lip” means a general medium lip, an RT1 medium lip, and an RT2 medium lip. Further, the "special CB bell" means a lip A2 + CB in RT1. In addition, "CB bell" means other + CB roles (normally, except for forward push, it is treated as a penalty on the sub, so it is possible to win a special small role B by forward push. Gives benefits to).

[Development effect ceiling lottery table for setting changes]
The development effect ceiling lottery table for changing the setting shown in FIG. 39 is a table referred to when the ceiling lottery is performed in the initialization command reception processing (FIG. 100) described later. In the development effect ceiling lottery table for changing the setting, lottery values corresponding to a plurality of set values 1 to 6 are defined for each number of development effect ceilings.

[Development production ceiling lottery table for the end of ART]
The development effect ceiling lottery table for the end of ART shown in FIG. 40 is a table referred to when the ceiling lottery is performed in the process at the end of ART (FIG. 126) described later. In this development effect ceiling lottery table for the end of ART, lottery values corresponding to a plurality of set values 1 to 6 are defined for each number of development effect ceilings.

[Development production ceiling lottery table for normal games]
The development effect ceiling lottery table for normal games shown in FIG. 41 is a table referred to when the ceiling lottery is performed in the chance zone 1 middle processing (FIG. 103) described later. In this development effect ceiling lottery table for normal games, lottery values corresponding to a plurality of chance zones 1 medium modes 1 to 4 are defined for each number of development effect ceilings.

[Navigation lottery table for chance zone 3]
The navigation lottery table for chance zone 3 shown in FIG. 42 is a table that is referred to when performing navigation lottery in the chance zone 3 intermediate process 1 (FIG. 105) described later. In this chance zone 3 navigation lottery table, a lottery value is defined for each result (non-winning, winning) of the navigation lottery. In the case of the present embodiment, the lottery value of the non-winning is 31130, while the lottery value of the winning is 1638, and the probability of winning is suppressed to a low level.

[Navi table for chance zone 3]
The navigation table for chance zone 3 shown in FIG. 43 is a table that is referred to when performing a navigation lottery in the chance zone 3 intermediate processing 1 (FIG. 105) described later. In this chance zone 3 navigation table, lottery values according to the internal winning combination are defined for a plurality of navigation data that can be selected at each of the winning and non-winning navigation data.

[Precursor scenario selection table]
The precursor scenario selection table shown in FIG. 44 is a table that is referred to when selecting a precursor scenario in the game number management process in the normal state (FIG. 110), which will be described later. In this precursor scenario selection table, a lottery number is defined for each of a plurality of scenario numbers assigned to the types of precursors (precursor, fake precursor).

[Omen management table]
The precursor management table shown in FIG. 45 is a table for selecting precursor effect management data, development effect flag data, and effect group data based on the scenario number and the number of precursor games.

[Navigation table for the number of games added at the start of ART]
The navigation table for the number of games added at the start of ART, which is shown in FIG. 46, provides navigation data based on the 7 navigation stock value and the internal winning combination in the process 1 (FIG. 114) in the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART, which will be described later. It is a table that is referred to when obtaining. In this navigation table for the number of games added at the start of ART, a lottery value according to the internal winning combination is defined for a plurality of navigation data that can be selected for each of the 7 navigation stock values ("1" or more or "0"). ing.

Incidentally, the navigation table for the ART normal state is the same as the case where the 7 navigation stock value of the navigation table for the additional state of the number of games at the start of ART shown in FIG. 46 is "0". Further, the navigation table for the ART additional lottery state is the same table as in the case where the 7 navigation stock value of the 7 navigation stock value of the navigation table for the additional game number at the start of ART shown in FIG. 46 is "0". Further, the navigation table for the additional state of ART (when not winning) is the same table as when the 7 navigation stock value of the navigation table for the additional state of the number of games at the start of ART shown in FIG. 46 is “0”. Further, the navigation table for the additional state of ART (at the time of winning) is the same table as in the case where the 7 navigation stock value of the navigation table for the additional state of the number of games at the start of ART shown in FIG. 46 is "1".

[Last battle point table for the number of games added at the start of ART]
The last battle point table for the number of games added at the start of ART shown in FIG. 47 determines the added value of the last battle points based on the 7-match counter value in the process 2 (FIG. 124) in which the number of games at the start of ART is added, which will be described later. It is a table that is referred to when doing so. In the last battle point table for the state where the number of games is added at the start of ART, a lottery value corresponding to whether the 1st place of the 7-match counter value is "1" or not is defined for each last battle point addition value. ing. As shown in FIG. 47, in the case of the present embodiment, every time the 1st place of the 7-match counter becomes "1", the lottery value of the last battle point addition value "1" becomes "12000", which is advantageous. It is configured so that a lottery for awarding various points is performed. That is, when the 7-match counter is counted first (when the counter value becomes "1"), a lottery for giving advantageous points is performed, and then the 1st place of the 7-match counter becomes "1". Even in the case of (counter values "11", "21", ...), a lottery for giving advantageous points will be performed.

[Transition destination state lottery table for ART normal state]
The ART normal state transition destination state lottery table shown in FIG. 48 is a table that is referred to when the migration destination is determined in the ART normal state processing 1 (FIG. 115) described later. In this ART normal state transition destination state lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each transition destination state.

In the present embodiment, one ART normal state transition destination state lottery table (FIG. 48) is used, but the ART normal state transition destination lottery table is easy to shift to the ART additional lottery state or the ART additional state. May be provided separately. In this case, as shown in the normal state (Fig. 3), a plurality of modes (“normal”, “high accuracy”, “ultra-high accuracy”) are set, and these modes can be migrated by a transition lottery, and the transition is made. By using the transition destination state lottery table for the ART normal state according to the mode, it is possible to have an interest such that it becomes easy to shift to the ART addition lottery state or the ART addition state according to the mode transitioned even during ART. Is possible. Specifically, in the "ultra-high accuracy" mode, the ART addition lottery state and the ART normal state transition destination state lottery table, which is the easiest to shift to the ART addition state, are used, and in the "high accuracy" mode, the ART addition is added. Using the ART normal state transition destination state lottery table, which is the second easiest to shift to the lottery state or ART addition state, in the "normal" mode, it is easy to shift to the ART addition lottery state or ART addition state. The transition destination state lottery table for the ART normal state, which is the third, is used. Then, this mode may be saved in the save process (FIG. 120) described later.

In FIG. 48, the CB bell means an internal winning combination in which the special small winning combination A or the special small winning combination B in operation of the MB wins (the winning number 22 of the internal lottery table for the MB gaming state (FIG. 12)). ~ 36).

[ART normal state precursor game number lottery table]
The ART normal state precursor game number lottery table shown in FIG. 49 is a table that is referred to when determining the precursor game number in the ART normal state processing 1 (FIG. 115) described later. In this ART normal state precursor game number lottery table, a lottery value according to the transition destination state is defined for each precursor game number.

[Omen production lottery table for ART normal state]
The precursor effect lottery table for the ART normal state shown in FIG. 50 is a table for determining the number of consecutive effects of the same system in the precursor when the number of precursor games is “3” according to the transition destination state.

When "4 consecutive" is selected for the number of precursor games "3", a notification is given to the effect that the transition to the transition destination state is performed after the same system production is performed in the fourth game.

[Omen production group rewriting lottery table for ART normal state]
The ART normal state precursor effect group rewriting lottery table shown in FIG. 51 is a table that is referred to when deciding whether or not to rewrite the precursor effect group in the ART normal state intermediate process 1 (FIG. 115) described later. In this ART normal state precursor effect group rewriting lottery table, a lottery value corresponding to the transition destination state is defined for each presence or absence of group rewriting.

[ART normal state omen production group lottery table (fake / same system continuous production number "3 consecutive" / previous game "no production")]
The precursor effect group lottery table for the ART normal state shown in FIG. 52 (fake / same system continuous effect count “3 consecutive” / pre-game “no effect”) is a precursor in the ART normal state process 1 (FIG. 115) described later. This is a table that is referred to when determining the production group. In this ART normal state omen production group lottery table (fake / same system continuous production count “3 consecutive” / previous game “no production”), a lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each production group. ..
Incidentally, in FIG. 52, "fake" means "weak fake" and "strong fake".

[ART normal state omen production group lottery table (main omen / same system continuous production number "4 consecutive" / previous game "no production")]
The precursor effect group lottery table for the ART normal state shown in FIG. 53 (this precursor / the number of continuous productions of the same system “4 consecutive” / the previous game “no effect”) is in the ART normal state process 1 (FIG. 115) described later. It is a table that is referred to when determining the precursory production group. In this ART normal state precursor production group lottery table (main precursor / same system continuous production count "4 consecutive" / previous game "no production"), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each production group. There is.
Incidentally, in FIG. 53, the “precursor” means a “weak chance”, a “medium chance”, a “strong chance”, and a “confirmation”.

[ART normal state omen production group lottery table (main omen / same system continuous production number "4 consecutive" / previous game "off")]
The precursor effect group lottery table for the ART normal state shown in FIG. 54 (this precursor / the number of continuous effects of the same system “4 consecutive” / the precursor game “off”) is a precursor in the ART normal state process 1 (FIG. 115) described later. This is a table that is referred to when determining the production group. In this ART normal state precursor effect group lottery table (main precursor / same system continuous production count “4 consecutive” / previous game “off”), the lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each production group. ..
Incidentally, in FIG. 54, in order not to cause a discrepancy in the number of consecutive productions of the same system, the production group selected in the previous game is not selected.

[Navigation lottery table for ART addition state]
The navigation lottery table for the ART addition state shown in FIG. 55 is a table that is referred to when the navigation lottery is performed in the ART addition state processing 1 (FIG. 118) described later. In this navigation lottery table for the ART addition state, the lottery values corresponding to the navigation modes 1 to 3 are defined for each result of the navigation lottery (non-winning or winning).

[Navi mode lottery table for ART addition state (Navi mode 1)]
The navigation mode lottery table for the ART addition state (navigation mode 1) shown in FIG. 56 is referred to when the navigation mode transition destination lottery in the navigation mode 1 is performed in the ART addition state processing 1 (FIG. 118) described later. It is a table to be done. In this navigation mode lottery table for the ART addition state, a lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each destination of the navigation mode transition.

[Navi mode lottery table for ART addition state (Navi mode 2)]
The navigation mode lottery table for the ART addition state (navigation mode 2) shown in FIG. 57 is referred to when the navigation mode transition destination lottery in the navigation mode 2 is performed in the ART addition state processing 1 (FIG. 118) described later. It is a table to be done. In this navigation mode lottery table for the ART addition state, a lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each destination of the navigation mode transition.

[Navi mode lottery table for ART addition state (Navi mode 3)]
The navigation mode lottery table for the ART addition state (navigation mode 3) shown in FIG. 58 is referred to when the navigation mode transition destination lottery in the navigation mode 3 is performed in the ART addition state processing 1 (FIG. 118) described later. It is a table to be done. In this navigation mode lottery table for the ART addition state, a lottery value corresponding to the internal winning combination is defined for each destination of the navigation mode transition.

[7 Navistock value lottery table for ART addition state]
The 7 navigation stock value lottery table for the ART addition state shown in FIG. 59 is a table that is referred to when the 7 navigation stock value is drawn in the ART addition state processing 2 (FIG. 125) described later. In this 7 navigation stock value lottery table for the ART addition state, the lottery value corresponding to the probability state (low probability or high probability) of the main (main control circuit 71) is defined for each of the 7 navigation stock values 1 to 10. .. Incidentally, whether the main game state is a low probability state or a high probability state in FIG. 59 is determined by whether the mode value stored in the lock mode storage area in the lock determination process described later in FIG. 74 is "0". It is judged by whether it is "1". When the mode value is "0", the main game state is a low probability state, and when the mode value is "1", the main game state is a high probability state.

In FIG. 59, the number of stocks (stock value) is directly determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of stocks (stock value) is further determined according to a predetermined expected value. ) May be selected for another table.

[Map lottery table for starting ART continuous lottery state]
The map lottery table for starting the ART continuous lottery state shown in FIG. 60 is used when determining one of a plurality of maps that can be selected for each last battle point value in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this ART continuous lottery state start map lottery table, a plurality of maps (1 to 10) that can be selected for each of the last battle point values (0, 1, 2, 3 or more) are drawn according to the internal winning combination. The value is specified.
Incidentally, ART does not continue on the map 5 or lower, and ART continues on the map 6 or higher.

[Map management data for ART continuous lottery status]
The map management data for the ART continuous lottery state shown in FIG. 61 selects the map transition lottery table in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later, and manages the effect contents during the ART continuous lottery state. Used when. Specifically, the map transition lottery table is selected by the map management data and the stay map, and the effect contents in the ART continuous lottery state are managed by the map management data and the number of games (described later). Note that FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of management of the effect content using the map management data.

Incidentally, in FIG. 62, even after the LOSE screen is displayed, the transition lottery is performed by the map management data "C" and the map transition lottery table according to the stay map until the transition to RT1, and if the map is changed, the transition lottery is performed. , The map management data of the migration destination map is used, and at the same time, the production content changes.

[Map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery status (stay map 1 / map management data "A")]
The map transition lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 1 / map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 63 is used when determining the map migration destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (stay map 1 / map management data "A"), a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each migration destination.

[Map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery status (stay map 2 / map management data "A")]
The map migration lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 2 / map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 64 is used when determining the map migration destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (stay map 2 / map management data "A"), a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each migration destination.

[Map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery status (stay map 3 / map management data "A")]
The map transition lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 3 / map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 65 is used when determining the map migration destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (stay map 3 / map management data "A"), a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each migration destination.

[Map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery status (stay map 4 / map management data "A")]
The map transition lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 4 / map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 66 is used when determining the map migration destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (stay map 4 / map management data "A"), a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each migration destination.

[Map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery status (stay map 5 / map management data "A")]
The map transition lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 5 / map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 67 is used when determining the map migration destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (stay map 5 / map management data "A"), a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each migration destination.

[Map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery status (stay map 6 / map management data "A")]
The map transition lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 6 / map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 68 is used when determining the map migration destination in the ART continuous lottery state processing 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (stay map 6 / map management data "A"), a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each migration destination.

[Map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery status (stay map 8 / map management data "A")]
The map migration lottery table for the ART continuous lottery state (stay map 8 / map management data “A”) shown in FIG. 69 is used when determining the map migration destination in the ART continuous lottery state process 1 (FIG. 119) described later. It is a table referenced by. In this map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (stay map 8 / map management data "A"), a lottery value corresponding to an internal winning combination is defined for each migration destination.

[Main flowchart controlled by the main CPU of the main control circuit]
A main flowchart showing the main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. 70.

First, when the power is turned on to the pachi-slot machine 1, the main CPU 31 performs the power-on processing shown in FIG. 71, which will be described later (S11). 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 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (unit game) (S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes, for example, by designating a storage area for initialization at the end of one game. By this initialization process, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area of the main RAM 33 are cleared.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 enables the upper stage-upper stage-upper stage based on the number of input sheets and determines whether or not the start operation is possible.

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area (step S14). This random number value is used in the internal lottery process (step S16) described later. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts the effect random value and stores it in the effect random value storage area (step S15). This effect random value is used in the lock determination process (FIG. 74, step S152) described later. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S16). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S17). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes the area related to the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 generates start command data and stores the generated start command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (S18). The start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process (FIG. 90). The start command includes various information (internal winning combination, game status, etc.) necessary for the production, such as the internal winning combination. As a result, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lock process at the start of the game (step S19). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to delay the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S20). In this process, the main CPU 31 waits until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of the previous game, or until the lock time (for example, 5 seconds) set in the game start lock process elapses. do. The lock time set by the lock process at the start of the game may be exhausted by disabling the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R after the start of rotation. In this case, the player can recognize that the lock is locked because the stop operation is not possible even though the rotation has been started. Further, during this lock, slow rotation or reverse rotation of the reel may be performed (reel action) to make it easier to recognize that the reel is locked.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (step S21). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stores the reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S22). The reel rotation start command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process (FIG. 89). By this process, the sub-control circuit 72 can recognize the start of reel rotation, and can determine the timing and the like for executing various effects.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 (step S23). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 (step S24).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S25). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combination displayed along the effective line after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table (FIGS. 17 to 21), determines the display combination, and determines the display combination. Determine the number of medals to be paid out.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs the RT control process described later with reference to FIG. 82 (step S26). In this process, the RT game status flag is updated according to the display combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the number of medals to be paid out determined in the process of step S25 (step S27). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the winning operation command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S28). The stored winning operation command data is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a game end lock process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S29). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to lock the progress of the game based on the internal winning combination.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 (step S30). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S31), and then performs the process of step S12. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied, and operates the re-game when the condition for the re-game is satisfied.

[Processing when power is turned on]
FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of power-on processing called in step S11 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (step S51). In this determination process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal by performing error detection using the checksum value. For example, when the power is turned off, the set value of pachislot 1 (the value at which the payout rate is set to one of six predetermined steps) and the checksum value calculated from the set value are stored in the main RAM 33 as backup data. In the determination process (step S51) at the time of turning on the power, the set value and the checksum value stored in the main RAM 33 are read out. The checksum calculated from the read setting value is compared with the backed up checksum. If the comparison results match, it is judged 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 installation value set value (step S52). As a result, if the backup is normal, the set value before the power is turned off will be set.

After the process of step S52 or in S51, when it is determined that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is on (step S53). When the main CPU 31 determines that the setting change switch is not on (NO), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal (step S59).

If it is determined in the process of step S59 that the backup is not normal (NO), the main CPU 31 executes the power-on error process (step S61). In this process, the main CPU 31 displays that the backup is not normal by displaying an error or the like. Incidentally, 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 or the reset switch, and a new setting change has been made. Clear the error condition only if.

On the other hand, in the process of step S53, if it is determined that the setting change switch is on (YES), the main CPU 31 performs the initialization process at the time of setting change (step S54).

In the initialization process at the time of this setting change, the main CPU 31 clears, for example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area and the display combination storage area of the main RAM 33, and also clears the set value. After the process of step S54, the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data and stores this in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S55). The initialization command data includes whether or not the set value has been changed, set value information, and the like.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a set value change process (step S56). In the set value change process, the main CPU 31 selects a set value from predetermined 1 to 6 according to the operation result of the reset switch, and sets the operation result of the start lever 6 to be operated subsequently. Determine the set value based on.

After the installation value setting value change process (step S56), the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the setting change switch is in the on state (step S57), and performs the process (step) until a determination result that is not in the on state is obtained. S57) is repeated. If a determination result (NO) is obtained that the setting change switch is not in the ON state, this means that the operation of the setting change switch is completed, and the main CPU 31 generates initialization command data. The generated initialization command data is stored in the communication data storage area (step S58).

The main CPU 73 ends this subroutine after the process of step S58.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S59 that the backup is normal (YES), the main CPU 31 returns to the state before the power failure based on the backup data stored in the main RAM 33 (step S60).

The main CPU 31 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S60.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing a medal acceptance / start check processing subroutine called in the process of step S13 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic closing counter, that is, whether or not it is "0" (step S81). If there is a value of the automatic closing counter, that is, if it is other than "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic closing process (step S82), and proceeds to step S83. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. It is a counter. The automatic closing counter and the closing number counter are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

In step S83, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process. In this process, the main CPU 31 generates medal insertion command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The medal insertion command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. The main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S85 after the process of step S83.
On the other hand, in step S81 described above, if there is no value of the automatic insertion number counter, that is, if a determination result of "0" is obtained, the main CPU 31 permits medal acceptance (step S84), and subsequently, The process of step S85 is performed.

In step S85, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of input sheets to "3" in all the gaming states.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S86). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S87, and if NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S91.

In step S87, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion check process. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 9S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process (step S88). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medals have been inserted or whether or not credits are possible (for example, whether or not the number of inserted medals is 3 and the number of credits has reached "50") (step S89). .. When the main CPU 31 determines that a medal has been inserted or is not creditable (NO) based on the detection result by the medal sensor 42S or the data representing the number of credits stored in the main RAM 33, acceptance of the medal is prohibited. After that (step S90), the process is transferred to step S91.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S89 that the medal has been inserted or credit is possible (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S91.
In step S91, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of input sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game. For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the input number counter is three, which is the maximum value of the input number in all the gaming states. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is the maximum value of the input number (YES), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S92, and if it is not the maximum value (NO), the main CPU 31 is , Subsequently, the process of step S86 is performed.

In step S92, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S (YES), the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S93) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. On the other hand, if there is no input from the start switch 6S (NO), the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S86.

[Internal lottery processing]
FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the internal lottery process called in the process of step S16 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the game state (step S111). In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a non-bonus gaming state (non-MB gaming state), the game state may be any of the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state. Set 11 internal lottery tables for non-MB gaming states. On the other hand, when the game state is the bonus game state (MB game state), the internal lottery table for the MB game state shown in FIG. 12 is set.

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (step S112).

Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the lottery value according to the winning number by using the predetermined area of the internal lottery table set in the process of step S111, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (step S113). That is, the main CPU 31 collates the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result obtained by the processing in step S113 is less than 0 (step S114).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S114 that the subtraction result is not less than 0 (NO), that is, when it is determined that so-called digit borrowing has not been performed, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value and the winning number ( Step S115).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers of the internal lottery table being used have been checked (step S116).

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S116 that all the winning numbers have not been checked (NO), the process returns to step S113 described above.

Next, when it is determined in the determination process of step S116 that all the winning numbers have been checked (YES), the main CPU 31 sets 0 as the value of the data pointer (step S119). That is, as a result of the internal lottery, the main CPU 73 determines that the display combination is lost.

Next, the main CPU 31 is using the internal lottery table when it is determined in the determination process of step S114 described above that the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (YES), that is, when it is determined that so-called digit borrowing has been performed. The value of the small win / replay data pointer and the value of the bonus data pointer are obtained with reference to (step S117).

After the process of step S117, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state of the main control circuit 71 is the MB gaming state (step S118-1). In the MB gaming state (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S118-1 to step S120. On the other hand, when it is not in the MB gaming state (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S118-1 to step S118-2, and performs the lock determination process described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step). S118). This process is a process of setting the lock determination value and the mode value used in the game start lock process (FIG. 70, step S19).

Next, after executing the process of step S119 or step S118 described above, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 to obtain the small winning combination / replay data pointer. The internal winning combination is acquired based on the value (step S120). In the process of step S120, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 is used by using the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer determined in the process of step S119 or step S117 described above. It is a process of determining the data value indicating the internal winning combination corresponding to the value of the small combination / replay data pointer with reference to.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the corresponding internal winning combination storage area (FIG. 22) (step S121). The process of step S121 is a process of storing the data value indicating the internal winning combination determined in the process of step S120 in the internal winning combination storage area (storage areas 1 to 24) shown in FIG. 22.

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the carry-over combination storage area (FIG. 28) is 0 (step S122). This determination process is a process for determining whether or not the data value stored in the carry-over combination storage area shown in FIG. 28 is 0. That is, the determination process in step S122 is a process for determining whether or not the MB combination has been carried over.

Next, when the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S122 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 shown in FIG. 16, and provides bonus data. The internal winning combination is acquired based on the value of the pointer (step S123). In the process of step S123, the value of the bonus data pointer determined in the process of step S119 or step S117 described above is used, and the bonus internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 16 is referred to to obtain the bonus data pointer. This is a process of determining a 3-byte data value indicating an internal winning combination corresponding to a value.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carrying-over combination storage area (FIG. 28) (step S124). The process of step S124 is a process of setting the value of the bit corresponding to the acquired internal winning combination to “1” among the bits 0 to 3 of the carry-over storage area shown in FIG. 28.

When the main CPU 31 does not determine that the value of the carry-over combination storage area is 0 (NO) in the determination process of step S122 described above, or when the process of step S124 is executed, the internal CPU 31 is stored in the carry-over combination storage area. The internal winning combination storage area is updated based on the winning combination (step S125). The process of step S125 is a process of updating the data value of the internal winning combination storage area shown in FIG. 22 based on the type of the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area shown in FIG. 28. After executing the process of step S125, the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

[Lock decision processing]
FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of lock determination processing called in step S118 of FIG. 73.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number is 34 (step S141). When the winning number is 34 (YES), this means that one of the middle peach locks, which is the winning combination, wins the prize regardless of the pressing order (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 is the main. 6 is stored as the lock determination value in the lock determination value storage area of the RAM 33, and the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, when the winning number is not 34 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S141 to step S143 to determine whether or not the winning number is 35. When the winning number is 35 (YES), this means that one of the reach-eye rips, which is the winning combination, wins the prize regardless of the pressing order (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 is determined by the main CPU 31. 1 is stored as a mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33, and the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73). Incidentally, when the mode value is 1, at the time of winning 7 rips, the lock is performed with a higher probability than when the mode value is 0.

On the other hand, when the winning number is not 35 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S143 to step S145 to determine whether or not the winning number is any of 2 to 4. If the winning number is any of 2-4 (YES), this means that any of the so-called 7 rips will win in any pressing order (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 will win. , The winning number at that time is stored as the lock determination value in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S146), and 1 is stored as the mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S147), and the internal lottery is performed. The process returns to the process (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, when the winning number is not any of 2 to 4 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S145 to step S148 to determine whether or not the winning number is any of 5 to 9. Determine. If the winning number is any of 5-9 (YES), this means that depending on the push order, either the upper lip, the middle lip, the lower lip, the cross-up lip, or the cross. It means that any of the down rips, the RT2 transition rip, or the RT3 transition rip wins a prize (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 uses the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33 as a lock determination value. 7 is stored (step S149), and the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73). On the other hand, when the winning number is not any of 5 to 9 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S148 to step S150 and determines whether or not the winning number is any of 22 to 33. do. If the winning number is not any of 22 to 23 (NO), the main CPU 31 returns to the internal winning process (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, when the winning number is any of 22 to 33 (YES), this means that depending on the pushing order, either the upper lip, the lower lip, the cross-up lip, or the cross-down It means that either one of the rips or one of the 7 rips wins (FIG. 9), and the main CPU 31 acquires the mode value stored in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S151). Further, the lottery value corresponding to the mode value is acquired, and the lottery value is subtracted from the effect random value (step S152). Incidentally, the lottery value when the mode value is 0 is 2184 (that is, the probability is 1/30), and the lottery value when the mode value is 1 is 32768 (that is, the probability is 1/2).

Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (step S1539. If the subtraction result is smaller than 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 determines the lock in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33. After storing 1 as a value (step S154) and further storing 1 as a mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S155), the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73).

On the other hand, when the subtraction result is not smaller than 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S153 to step S156 and stores 0 as the lock determination value in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33. Further, after storing 0 as a mode value in the lock mode storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S157), the process returns to the internal lottery process (FIG. 73).

In this way, the main CPU 31 can set the lock determination value and the mode value according to the winning number by executing the lock determination process shown in FIG. 74.

When the number of ART games is added by 7 sets (replay) by this lock determination process and the lock process at the end of the game described later in FIG. 84, the first probability (1) is whether or not to perform a long lock at the time of 7 sets. If it is decided to make a long lock by drawing at / 30), whether or not to make a long lock at the subsequent 7 sets is drawn with a second probability (1/2), and the result of being drawn with a second probability is Until it becomes a non-win, or until the high probability RT ends, it will be controlled to draw a lot with a second probability whether or not to make a long lock. When a long lock is made when all seven are aligned, a larger number of ART games is given than when no long lock is made (FIG. 124, step S1758, step S1759), so that the addition of the number of ART games becomes monotonous. It is possible to make the player clearly recognize that a more advantageous lottery will be performed by the long lock on the main reel while preventing the game from being lost. In addition, even at the time of winning a predetermined winning combination (reach eye lip), whether or not to make a long lock at the subsequent 7 sets is configured to be drawn with a second probability (FIG. 74, step S143, step). S144, step S152), even in the case where the lottery with the first probability at the time of 7 sets is non-winning, the player's expectation can be continued. Further, by making the state of whether or not to make a long lock on the main control circuit 71 and the state of whether or not a more advantageous lottery is performed on the sub control circuit 72 non-interlocking, for example, the sub control Even when the state in which the advantageous lottery on the circuit 72 is performed ends, the state of causing the long lock on the main control circuit 71 may continue, suggesting an unfavorable state in the production. Even in such a case, a large number of ART games may be given by long lock, so that the gap can enhance the interest of the game.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the reel stop initial setting process called in step S17 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotation stop number selection table (FIG. 32) and sets the rotation stop number based on the gaming state (MB gaming state or non-MB gaming state) and the winning number (the rotating cylinder stop number). Step S171). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (FIG. 33) and acquires each information based on the rotation cylinder stop number (step S172). For example, the main CPU 31 may use a stop table number used during the first to third stops and information necessary for making a control change in the control change process (that is, when the reels are stopped in a specific order, the specific information is specified. Information used to reselect the stop table when stopped (or pressed) at a position) is acquired. Incidentally, the stop table directly or indirectly stores information on the number of sliding pieces with respect to the pressed position, and using this information, the player is not disadvantaged and an erroneous prize is generated. It is configured to stop at the stop position intended by the developer to the extent that it does not.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area, that is, stores the rotating identifier (for example, "1" in all bits) in all the symbol code storage areas (step S173). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S174), and ends this subroutine. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Lock processing at the start of the game]
FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the game start lock process called in step S19 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock determination value is 2 (step S191). The lock determination value is stored in the lock determination value storage area of the main RAM 33 in the lock determination process of FIG. 74.

If the lock determination value is not 2 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the lock determination value is 2 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S191 to step S192 and sets "8055" in the effect lock timer. Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the effect lock timer is 0 (step S193). If the effect lock timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 repeats the determination process in step S193. That is, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S193 until the effect lock timer becomes 0.

When the effect lock timer reaches 0, the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine by obtaining an affirmative result (YES) in step S193.

By this game start lock process, when the lock determination value is 2, a predetermined value is set in the effect lock timer.

[Pull-in priority storage process]
FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the pull-in priority storage process called in step S23 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S211). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S212). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 (step S213). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets "21" for the number of symbol checks and "0" for the search symbol position (step S214). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storage process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 (step S215).

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storage area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storage area (step S216). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S217). In this process, the main CPU 31 is a combination corresponding to a bit in which "1" is stored in the display combination storage area, and is a combination corresponding to a bit in which "1" is stored in the internal winning combination storage area. , The attraction priority table selected in step S213 is referred to, and the attraction priority data is acquired. In this process, for the winning combination with one reel (for example, the single small winning combination determined with the right reel 3R), the reels other than the one reel (left reel 3L in the case of a single small winning combination). , The reel 3C) in the middle does not acquire the pull-in priority data. Further, when the winning combination is not determined as the internal winning combination on one reel, the attraction priority data that is "stop prohibited" is acquired for the one reel. In addition, "stop prohibition" (000H) is set for the symbol position that will result in an erroneous winning when stopped. It should be noted that "stoppable" (0001H) is set for the symbol position that is not internally won but does not result in an erroneous winning even if it is stopped.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S218). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks and adds "1" to the search symbol position (step S219). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (step S220). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S221, and if NO, the process of step S215 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether all the searches of the symbol positions "0" to "20" have been performed. In step S221, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the attraction priority storage process, and when it is NO, the process of step S212 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether the search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection process]
FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the pull-in priority storage process called in step S213 of FIG. 77.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table selection table number is set (step S241). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S242, and if NO, the main CPU 31 shifts the process to the stay 244.

In step S242, the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table selection table according to the attraction priority table selection table number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, and sets the corresponding attraction priority table number from the attraction priority table selection table (step S243).
Next, the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table according to the attraction priority table number (step S244), and ends the attraction priority table selection process.

[Design code storage process]
FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the symbol code storage process called in step S215 of FIG. 77. This process is a process of acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position.

First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S261). In this embodiment, one effective line (upper-upper-upper) is set.

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S262). In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position of the symbol corresponding to the set effective line data as the check symbol position data based on the search symbol position (the symbol in the middle row) of the search target reel. Specifically, when the effective line data indicates the middle row, the search symbol position becomes the check symbol position data as it is, and when the effective line data indicates the upper row, the search symbol position +1 is the check symbol position data. Become. In the present embodiment, since the effective line is only the upper row, the valid line data is always the upper row, and the search symbol position +1 is the check symbol position data.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (step S263), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control process]
FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the reel stop control process called in step S24 of FIG. 70. This process is a process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been pressed (step S281). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S282. On the other hand, if the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 again performs the process of step S281.

In step S282, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S283). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (step S284).

Subsequently, in step S285, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process (step S286). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and determines the number of sliding pieces determination data determined for the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 (step S287).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 generates reel stop command data and stores this in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S288). The reel stop command includes information about the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores the scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of slip pieces determination data (step S289). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (step S290), updates the bit of the displayable combination (symbol combination) to 1 based on the set search symbol position, and sets the bit that is not displayed. The bit of (symbol combination) is updated to 0 (step S291).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area based on the acquired symbol code (step S292). In this process, the main CPU 31 updates the bit of the displayable combination (symbol combination) to "1" and the bit of the non-displayable combination (symbol combination) to "0" in the symbol code storage area.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process when necessary according to the search symbol position (step S293). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (step S294). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not "0" (when it is not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process of FIG. 77 (step S295), and then steps. The process of S281 is performed. That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the pull-in priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are still rotating. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0", the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop has been completed, and ends the reel stop control process.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of priority pull-in control processing called in step S287 of FIG. 80. This process is a process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces.

First, the main CPU 31 sets the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S311). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the stop start position (step S312).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S313). If the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S315. On the other hand, when the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S313 to step S314 to determine whether or not the search target reel is the left reel.

When the search target reel is not the left reel (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S314 to step S315.

In step S315, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table according to the number of slip pieces determination data. For example, if the number of sliding pieces determined by the stop table (stop data table) is 4, the row (address) where the number of sliding pieces determination data in the priority order table is "4" is set. Subsequently, "5" is set in the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S316). Setting the number of checks to "5" means setting to search for 5 times from 0 pieces to 4 pieces. The main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S319 after the process of step S316.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S314 that the search target reel is the left reel (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S314 to step S317 for the MB game state according to the number of slip pieces determination data. Set the priority table. Then, the main CPU 31 sets "3" in the initial value of the priority order and sets "2" in the number of checks (step S318).

The main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S319 after the process of step S316 or after the process of step S18. In step S319, the main CPU 31 sets the number of sliding pieces determination data as the number of sliding pieces. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts the stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S320). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority data of the stop search position (step S321).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired attraction priority data (step S322). At this time, if the data is equal to or higher than the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding pieces (step S323), and subsequently performs the process of step S324. On the other hand, if it is less than the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S324.

In step S324, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the priority order and the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (step S325). At this time, if the number of checks is "0", the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of sliding pieces (step S326), and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S320.

As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of slip pieces from among the plurality of types of slip pieces, in which the combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination that should be pulled in with a higher priority is displayed. decide.

[RT control processing]
FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of RT control processing called in step S26 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating (step S341). When the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S341 to step S342 and determines whether or not the carry-over combination storage area is “0”.

If the carry-over combination storage area is not "0" (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the carry-over combination storage area is “0” (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S342 to step S343. As a result, when the MB is not in operation and the carry-over combination storage area is "0", the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S343.

In step S343, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the irregular bell is displayed, that is, whether or not the irregular bell has won a prize. At this time, if the irregular bell wins a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the game state to the general game state (RT0 game state) (step S344), shifts the process to step S353, and shifts to the RT game state. Perform time processing (described later).

On the other hand, when the irregular bell has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT1 transition lip or the RT1 transition symbol is displayed (step S345). At this time, when the RT1 transition lip or the RT1 transition symbol is displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the game state to the RT1 game state (step S346), shifts the process to step S353, and moves to the RT game state. Performs migration processing (described later).

On the other hand, when the RT1 transition lip or the RT1 transition symbol is not displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT2 transition lip is displayed, that is, whether or not the RT2 transition lip has won a prize ( Step S347). At this time, if the RT2 transition lip wins, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S348), shifts the process to step S353, and performs the RT gaming state transition processing (described later). )I do.

On the other hand, when the RT2 transition lip has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT3 transition lip has been displayed, that is, whether or not the RT3 transition lip has won a prize (step S349). At this time, if the RT3 transition lip wins, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (step S350), shifts the process to step S353, and performs the RT gaming state transition processing (described later). )I do.

On the other hand, when the RT3 transition lip has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the 7 lip has been displayed, that is, whether or not the 7 lip has won a prize (step S351). At this time, if 7 rips are won, the main CPU 31 subsequently turns off the external signals 1 and 2 (step S352).
After the process of step S352, the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S353 to perform the RT1 game state transition process (described later).
After the RT1 game state transition process (described later), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

[Processing at RT game state transition]
FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the RT game state transition processing called in step S353 of FIG.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is at the time of RT3 transition (step S371). In the case of RT3 transition (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S371 to step S372, turns on the external signal 2, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when it is not at the time of RT3 transition (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S371 to step S373 and determines whether or not it is at the time of general or RT1 transition. If it is not general or RT1 transition (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the case of general or RT1 transition (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S373 to step S374, turns off the external signal 1 and the external signal 2, and then turns off the external signal 1 and then the lock mode of the main RAM 33. “0” is stored as a mode value in the storage area (step S375), and this subroutine is terminated.

By this process, when the gaming state shifts to the RT3 gaming state, the external signal 2 is controlled to be on, and when the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the RT1 gaming state, the external signal 1 and the external signal 2 are controlled to be off. At the same time, the mode value of the lock mode is controlled to "0".

[Lock processing at the end of the game]
FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the lock processing at the end of the game called in step S29 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock determination value is 0 or 2 (step S391). When the lock determination value is 0 or 2 (YES), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. That is, in the lock determination process of FIG. 74, when the winning number is stored as a lock determination value based on the winning number of 2 (step S145, step S146), or the step in the lock determination process of FIG. 74. When 0 is stored as the lock determination value when the subtraction result is not smaller than 0 in the process of S153 (step S156), or the lock determination value is stored in the lock determination value storage area in the lock determination process of FIG. 74. If not, a positive result (YES) is obtained in step S391 of the game end lock process, and the game end lock process ends.

On the other hand, when the lock determination value is not 0 or 2 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S391 to step S392 to determine whether or not the lock determination value is 6. When the lock determination value is 6 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S392 to step S393 and sets "3581" in the effect lock timer. That is, in the lock determination process of FIG. 74, when “6” is stored as the lock determination value according to the winning number 34 (steps S141 and S142 of FIG. 74), the effect lock timer is set to “6”. 3651 ”will be set. The main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S402 after the process of step S393.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the lock determination value is not 6 is obtained in step S392 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S392 to step S394, and the lock determination value is "7". It is determined whether or not it is. When the lock determination value is "7" (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S394 to step S395. That is, in step S149 of FIG. 74, if "7" is stored as the lock determination value according to the winning numbers 5 to 9, the process proceeds to step S395.

In step S395, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT3 transition lip is displayed. If the RT3 transition lip is not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the RT3 transition lip is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S395 to step S396, sets "3581" in the effect lock timer, and shifts the process to step S402. ..

On the other hand, when the determination result that the lock determination value is not "7" is obtained in step S394 described above (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S394 to step S397, and the lock determination value is 3 or It is determined whether or not it is 4. When the lock determination value is 3 or 4 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S397 to step S398. That is, in the lock determination process of FIG. 74, when the winning number is stored as a lock determination value based on the winning number being 3 or 4 (step S145, step S146), the lock processing at the end of the game is performed. A positive result (YES) is obtained in step S397, and the process proceeds to step S398.

In step S398, the main CPU 31 sets "7161" in the effect lock timer, and then shifts the process to step S402.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the lock determination value is not 3 or 4 is obtained in step S397 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S397 to step S399, and the lock determination value is set. It is determined whether or not it is 1. When the lock determination value is 1 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S399 to step S400. That is, when 1 is stored as the lock determination value when the subtraction result is smaller than 0 in the process of step S153 in the lock determination process of FIG. 74 (step S154), the affirmative result in step S399 of the lock process at the end of the game. (YES) is obtained, and the process moves to step S400.

The main CPU 31 determines in step S400 whether or not 7 rips are displayed. If 7 rips are not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when 7 rips are displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S400 to step S401, sets "3581" in the effect lock timer, and shifts the process to step S402. ..

After the processing of step S393, step S396, step S398, or step S401, the main CPU 31 shifts the processing to step S402 to determine whether or not the effect lock timer is 0. If the effect lock timer is not 0, the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S402 until the effect lock timer becomes 0.

When the determination result that the effect lock timer is 0 is obtained in step S402 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S402 to step S403 and determines whether or not 7 rips are displayed. .. If 7 rips are not displayed (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that 7 rips are displayed is obtained in step S403 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S403 to step S404 and controls the external signal 1 to be turned on. , End this subroutine.

Note that FIG. 85 is a schematic diagram showing a connection state between the main board (main control circuit 71) and the external centralized terminal board. In FIG. 85, the medal insertion signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize the insertion of medals, and is output when the start lever is operated. The medal payout signal is a signal that makes it possible to recognize the medal payout or the re-game, and is output at the time of medal payout (including credit storage) or at the time of the special game operation. The external signal 1 is a signal for making it possible to recognize from the outside that 7 rips have been displayed, and is output at a predetermined timing in FIGS. 82 to 84. The external signal 2 is a signal for making the RT3 gaming state recognizable from the outside, and is output at a predetermined timing in FIGS. 82 to 84. The external signal 3/4 is a signal for making it possible to recognize an RWM error (when the backup is not normal at the time of power-on), and is output at the time of initialization processing at the time of power-on. The security signal is a signal for making it possible to recognize when an error occurs (for example, a medal jam, etc.), when a door is opened, when a setting is changed, etc., and is output when a corresponding event occurs.

By executing the on / off control of the external signals 1 and 2 in FIGS. 82 to 84, the external signal 2 is turned on by displaying the RT3 lip that shifts to the high RT state (RT3) (FIG. 83, step S372). In the high RT state (RT3), the external signal 2 is turned off by displaying the 7-matched lip related to the addition of the number of ART games (FIG. 82, step S352), and the external signal 1 is turned on (FIG. 84, step). S404), the external signal 1 is turned off by displaying the RT0 transition lip or the RT1 transition lip that shifts to the low RT (RT0 or RT1) (FIG. 83, step S374), so that the external device is provided as an external device. In the data display, the first hit of ART is recognized by the external signal 2, the continuation of ART is recognized by the external signal 1, and the data display is made to display according to these recognitions. Even when the game playability fluctuates in the advantageous state, it is possible for the player to accurately grasp the current game state.

Since the on / off control of the external signals 1 and 2 is controlled according to the data display which is an external device, when the configuration of the data display changes, these controls are controlled according to the configuration. You can change the contents.

[Bonus end check process]
FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the bonus end check process called in step S30 of FIG. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation, that is, whether or not the MB game state flag is on (step S421). If the MB is not operating (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S421 to step S422 and performs the CB end process of updating the CB game state flag to off. As a result, by repeating the bonus operation check process (FIG. 87) described later with the CB operation process (step S442), the end and operation of the CB are repeated until the end of the bonus during the MB operation.

After the process of step S422, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter (step S423). That is, the main CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter by subtracting the number of medals paid out during the MB operation from the preset number of medals to be paid out.

Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0 (step S424). When it is determined that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than 0 (NO), this means that the number of medals paid out so far reaches the number of medals paid out during MB operation. This means that the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than 0 is obtained (YES), this means that the number of medals paid out so far is paid out during the MB operation. The main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S424 to step S425, performs the MB end process of updating the MB game status flag to off, and further, the bonus end command transmission process. (Step S426). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates bonus end command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The medal insertion command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process (step S464 of FIG. 88) of the interrupt process described later. The main CPU 31 then terminates this subroutine.

[Bonus operation check process]
FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the bonus operation check process called in step S31 of FIG. 70. This process is a process in which the main CPU 31 operates the bonus game based on the determined type of display combination and the like.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is in operation, that is, whether or not the MB game state flag is on (step S441). When the MB is operating (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S441 to step S442 and performs the CB operation process of updating the CB game state flag to ON. As a result, by repeating the above-mentioned bonus end check process (FIG. 86) with the CB end process (step S422), the operation and end of the CB are repeated until the end of the bonus during the MB operation. After the process of step S442, the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the MB is not operating is obtained in step S441 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S441 to step S443, and whether or not the MB is displayed, that is, whether or not the MB is displayed, that is, Determine if the MB has won a prize. When the MB is displayed (YES), the main CPU 31 performs an MB operation process for updating the MB game status flag to ON (step S444). In this process, the main CPU 31 also performs the CB operation process and sets "13" in the bonus end number counter. As a result, when the MB wins, in addition to the operation of the MB, the CB is activated, the bonus end number counter is newly set, and this counter is updated in the subsequent MB game state, so that the MB game state Will be determined (step S424 above).

After the process of step S444, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (step S445), and further performs the bonus start command transmission process (step S446). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates bonus start command data and stores it in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The medal insertion command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process (step S464 of FIG. 88) of the interrupt process described later. The main CPU 31 then terminates this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the MB is not displayed is obtained in step S443 (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process from step S443 to step S447 to see if the replay is displayed, that is, Determine if the replay has won. When the replay wins a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S448), and ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in step S447, when the determination result that the replay has not won is obtained, the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

[Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 88, the interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described, which shows the procedure of the interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 31 at predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms).

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (S461). Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs an input port check process (S462). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores input state commands including on-edge and off-edge information of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 81 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, various effects can be executed using operating means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

Subsequently, the main CPU 73 performs a timer update process (S463). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a communication data transmission process (S464). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a process of controlling the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (S465). 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 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, according to the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the lamp 7SEG drive process (S466). For example, the main CPU 73 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 73 restores the register (S467) and ends the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Input port check process]
FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the input port check process called in the process of step S462 of FIG. 88.

First, the main CPU 31 checks the state of each input port (step S481).

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the state of the input port one interrupt before (step S482), and stores the current state of the input port (step S483). 1 By checking the status of both the input port before the interrupt and the current status, it is checked whether the status of the input port has changed. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the bet button or the like has been pressed.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge state (step S484). Here, on-edge means a state in which the button is held down. The state in which the button is released from the on-edge is the off-edge.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs an input state command transmission process (step S485). In this process, the main CPU 31 generates input state command data and stores the generated input state command data in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The input command data stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process. By confirming this input state command, the sub-control circuit 72 can confirm that various buttons such as the bet button have been pressed or released.

[Communication data transmission processing]
FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of communication data transmission processing called in the processing of step S464 of FIG. 88. First, the main CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the communication data transmission timer (step S501), and then determines whether or not the communication data transmission timer is 0 (step S502). When the communication data transmission timer is 0 (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S503. On the other hand, in step S502, if the communication data transmission timer is not 0 (NO), the main CPU 31 ends this subroutine.

In step S503, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is untransmitted data in the communication data storage area. When there is untransmitted data (YES), the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S505, and when there is no untransmitted data (NO), the main CPU 31 shifts the process to step S504.

In step S504, the main CPU 31 generates non-operation command data and stores the generated non-operation command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. That is, when there is no untransmitted data in the communication data storage area, the main CPU 31 stores the non-operation command data in the communication data storage area. As a result, a state in which command data to be transmitted is always stored in the communication data storage area is generated. Specifically, the main CPU 31 generates the operation state stored in the main RAM 33 as a non-operation command in the above-mentioned input port check process (FIG. 89). The data representing the operation status generated as a non-operation command is obtained when the condition for transmitting the non-operation command (the state in which the input status command has been transmitted and is cleared) is satisfied in the subsequent communication data transmission process. , Is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. As described above, the input state command is command data related to the effect, and means an operation-corresponding command for the effect corresponding to the operation of a switch or the like. On the other hand, the command sent when the operation-compatible command such as the input state command is not transmitted is the non-operation-compatible command (operation-non-compatible command).

In step S505, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value (14) in the communication data transmission timer. That is, since the communication data transmission timer is set to 0 in step S502 described above, the main CPU 31 sets the initial value (14) to the communication data transmission timer again in step S505. As a result, from the next communication data transmission process, the communication data transmission timer is sequentially subtracted by 1 each time the communication data transmission process is performed, and the timing at which the communication data should be transmitted can be obtained.

After the process of step S505, the main CPU 31 transmits the communication data stored in the communication data storage area (step S506). In this case, in the communication data storage area, the command data (initialization command data, medal insertion command data, start command data, reel rotation start command data) stored in the communication data storage area by the processing in the main control circuit 71 up to that point. , Reel stop command data, winning operation command data, bonus start command data, bonus end command data, input status command data, etc.) Or, if there is no data to be transmitted, no operation stored in step S504 described above. Since the command data is stored, some command data will always be sent.

After the process of step S506, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the transmission is completed (step S507). If the transmission is not completed (NO), the main CPU 31 repeats the process of step S506. On the other hand, when the transmission is completed (YES), the main CPU 31 ends the subroutine after updating the communication data storage area (step S508).

In this way, the main CPU 31 executes the communication data transmission process to transmit the command data stored in the communication data storage area to the sub-control circuit 71 at each predetermined timing counted by the communication data transmission timer. ..
[Program flow executed by the sub CPU of the sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 91 to 130.

[Processing when power is turned on]
The operation of the sub-control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described with reference to FIG. 91.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (step S601), and proceeds to step S602. 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, a sound control task, and a mother task, which is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interruption synchronization.

In step S602, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task and proceeds to step S603. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 92, but waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive the timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 ms, and then subsubscribes the timer interrupt event message. In response to the receipt by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the reel backlights of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

In step S603, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task and proceeds to step S604. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 93, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

In step S604, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task and terminates the process. The mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 94. It is a task group of VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and the liquid crystal display device 5 displays one frame of video when the liquid crystal display device 5 displays a frame of video. The vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from is used.

[Ramp control task]
The lamp control task will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a timer interrupt initialization process (step S621), and proceeds to step S622. In step S622, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp-related data initialization process.

Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a timer interrupt (step S623). 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 ms.
The sub CPU 81 performs a sound control task execution process after the process of step S623 (step S624).

In step S624, the execution process of the sound control task described later with reference to FIG. 93 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S625. 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 S624, the sound control task having the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S624, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 93 described later, the processes of steps S643 and S644 are performed.

In step S625, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing and proceeds to step S626. In step S626, the sub CPU 81 performs the lamp lighting control process and proceeds to step S623.

[Sound control task]
The sound control task will be described with reference to FIG. 93.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S641), and proceeds to step S642. In step S642, 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, and proceeds to step S643. In this step S642, among the lamp control tasks, the processes of step S625 and step S626 are performed.

In step S643, the sub CPU 81 analyzes the sound data and proceeds to step S644. In step S644, the sub CPU 81 performs sound output control processing and proceeds to step S642.

[Mother task]
The mother task will be described with reference to FIG. 94.

First, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task described later with reference to FIG. 95 (step S661), and proceeds to step S662. In step S662, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task and proceeds to step S663. In the main board communication task, control data for controlling the effect is set based on the command data transmitted every 2 ms. In step S663, the sub CPU 81 activates an animation task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 98, and ends the process.

[Main task]
The main task will be described with reference to FIG. 95.
First, the sub CPU 81 performs a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S681), and proceeds to step S682. In step S682, the sub CPU 81 waits for a VSYNC interrupt. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs drawing processing (step S683), and proceeds to step S682.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG. 96.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S701), and proceeds to step S702. In step S702, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception command and proceeds to step S703. In step S703, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently proceeds to step S704, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently proceeds to step S702.

In step S704, the sub CPU 81 creates and stores game information such as an internal winning combination, a game state, a set value, and an AT set counter from the parameters of the received command, and proceeds to step S705. In step S705, the sub CPU 81 performs the command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 97, and proceeds to step S702.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. 97.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process (step S711), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 99, and proceeds to step S712. In step S712, the sub CPU 81 performs the lamp data determination process and proceeds to step S713. In step S713, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing and proceeds to step S714. In step S714, the sub CPU 81 registers each of the determined data and ends the subroutine.

[Anime task]
An animation task will be described with reference to FIG. 98.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the change from the previous game information (step S731), and proceeds to step S732. In step S732, the sub CPU 81 performs object control processing and proceeds to step S733. In step S733, the sub CPU 81 performs the animation task management process and proceeds to step S731.

[Direction content determination process]
FIG. 99 is a flowchart showing the effect content determination process called in step S711 of FIG. 97.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the initialization command is received, which is the timing when the initialization command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S751). When the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the initialization command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 100 (step S752), and ends the subroutine. The initialization command includes, for example, information on whether or not the installation value has been changed and information on the set value, and the sub CPU 81 acquires this information in the process when the initialization command is received.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the medal insertion command is received, which is the timing when the medal insertion command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S753). .. When the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the medal insertion command reception processing (step S754), and ends this subroutine. The medal insertion command includes, for example, information on the presence / absence of medal insertion, the value of the insertion number counter and the credit counter, and in the processing at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 acquires such information and is required. Set the production data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received, which is the timing when the start command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S755). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 101 (step S756), and ends the subroutine. The start command includes, for example, the type of the game status flag, the type of the internal winning combination, the result of the lock lottery (values such as the lock mode and the lock determination value), and the like. Acquires this information and sets necessary production data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel rotation start command is received, which is the timing when the reel rotation start command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S757). ). When the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S758), and ends this subroutine. The reel rotation start command includes, for example, information that the reel rotation has started, and in the processing when the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and obtains necessary effect data. set.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel stop command is received, which is the timing when the reel stop command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S759). ). When the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process (step S760), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 121, and ends the subroutine. The reel stop command includes, for example, information on the type of the stopped reel, the stop start position, and the number of sliding pieces (or the scheduled stop position). In the processing when the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 has such information. And set the necessary production data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the winning operation command is received, which is the timing when the winning operation command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S761). .. When the winning operation command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the winning operation command receiving process described later with reference to FIG. 122 (step S762), and ends this subroutine. The winning operation command includes, for example, information such as the RT game status, the type of display combination, the number of medals paid out, the presence / absence of a lock, and the type thereof.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the winning operation command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus start command is received, which is the timing when the bonus start command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S763). .. When the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus start command reception process (step S764) and ends this subroutine. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus has been started, and in the process when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and sets necessary effect data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus end command is received, which is the timing when the bonus end command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S765). .. When the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus end command reception process (step S766), and ends this subroutine. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus has ended, and in the process when the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and sets necessary effect data.
On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the input state command is received, which is the timing when the input state command is received from the main control circuit 71 (step S767). .. When the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the input state command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 130 (step S768), and ends the subroutine. On the other hand, if it is not the time when the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. The input state command includes, for example, information on whether each operation unit such as the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is in the on-edge state or the off-edge state. Acquires this information and sets necessary production data.

[Processing when initialization command is received]
FIG. 100 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving an initialization command called in step S752 of FIG. 99.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a setting change (step S781). If the initialization command data transmitted from the main control circuit 71 does not include information indicating that the setting has been changed (NO), the sub-CPU 81 terminates this subroutine. On the other hand, when the information indicating that the setting has been changed is included (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S781 to step S782, and the mode lottery table for changing the setting (FIG. 37) is referred to, and the migration destination mode is determined according to the changed set value. Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the release game number lottery table (FIG. 35), and determines the number of release games based on the mode and the changed set value (step S783). The number of unlocked games means the number of digested games that can be transferred to ART.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the fake release game number lottery table (FIG. 36), and determines the number of fake release games based on the mode and the changed set value (step S784).
Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the development effect ceiling lottery table (FIG. 39) for changing the setting, and determines the number of development effect ceilings according to the changed setting value (step S785). The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the process of step S785.

[Processing when receiving start command]
FIG. 101 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving a start command called in step S756 of FIG.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state of the sub control circuit 72 is in ART (step S801). When ART is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S801 to step S802, and executes the process 1 during ART, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 110. In the ART in-process 1, a process is executed according to the ART state (the number of games added at the start of ART, the normal ART state, the ART added lottery state, the ART added state, and the ART continuous lottery state) (described later). The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the process of step S802.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the sub CPU 81 is not in ART is obtained in the process of step S801 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S801 to step S803, and the sub game state of the sub control circuit 72 prepares for ART. Determine if it is in a state. When the ART preparation state is set (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S803 to step S804, executes the ART preparation process 1, and then ends this subroutine.

In the ART preparing process 1, when the current state is in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state in the control of the main control circuit 71, the sub CPU 81 provides the player with information for shifting to the RT3 gaming state. Notify. Specifically, at the time of winning the winning numbers 5 to 9 (FIG. 9), the pressing order for displaying the RT3 transition lip is notified. Incidentally, it is necessary to temporarily fall from the RT2 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. In addition, the push order that is more advantageous to the player is also notified for the small win with the push order and the small win in the MB.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the ART preparation state is not obtained is obtained in the process of step S803 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S803 to step S805, and later refers to FIG. 102. The normal in-game process 1 described above is executed. In the normal game processing 1, the sub CPU 81 executes a process according to the chance zone 1, chance zone 2, chance zone 3, or normal state, which is the sub game state of the sub control circuit 72 (described later).
The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the process of step S805.

[Processing during normal game 1]
FIG. 102 is a flowchart showing the normal in-game process 1 called in step S805 of FIG. 101.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the control state of the main control circuit 71 is the MB gaming state (step S821). In the MB gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S821 to step S825. On the other hand, when it is not in the MB gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S821 to step S822 to determine whether or not the winning number is any of 2 to 4. Winning numbers 2 to 4 are awarded by so-called 7-matched rips (middle _7 rip, upper _7 rip, lower _7 rip, cross-up _7 rip, cross-down _7 rip) according to the order of pressing. This is the winning number.

When the winning number is any of 2 to 4 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S822 to step S823 to determine the special first hit effect data.

After the process of step S823, the sub CPU 81 sets the ART preparation state in the next game (step S823), and ends this subroutine. In this way, when any of the winning numbers 2 to 4 is won, the ART preparation state is set in the next game. As will be described later, when the state shifts to the ART preparation state, the push order for displaying the stop display of the RT3 transition lip for shifting to ART is notified, and the player can shift to ART by winning the RT3 transition lip. .. That is, when a so-called 7-matched lip is won by the processing of steps S822 to S824 described above, the transition to ART (ART preparation state), which is advantageous for the player, is made by determining special production data. It is designed to inform the player.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the winning number is not 2 to 4 is obtained in the process of step S822 described above (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S822 to step S825 in the chance zone 1. Determine if it exists. When in the chance zone 1 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S825 to step S826, and executes the process in chance zone 1 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 103.

In the chance zone 1 middle processing, the sub CPU 81 battles the enemy and the ally, and the transition to the normal state or the ART preparation state is selected according to the battle result. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S826.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the process is not in the chance zone 1 is obtained in the process of step S825 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S825 to step S827 and is in the chance zone 2. Whether or not it is determined. When in the chance zone 2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S827 to step S828, and executes the chance zone 2 middle process 1 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 104.

In the chance zone 2 middle process 1, the transition to the normal state or the ART preparation state is selected according to the number of digested games under the control of the sub CPU 81. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S826.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the process is not in the chance zone 2 is obtained in the process of step S827 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S827 to step S829 and is in the chance zone 3. Whether or not it is determined. When in the chance zone 3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S829 to step S830, and executes the chance zone 3 middle process 1 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 105.

In the chance zone 3 middle process 1, the sub CPU 81 decides to shift to the ART preparation state when the 7-match navigation system is won. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the process of step S830.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the process is not in the chance zone 3 is obtained in the process of step S829 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S829 to step S831, and later refers to FIG. 106. The normal in-game process 1 described above is executed. In the normal state processing 1, the production content is determined based on the mode and the internal winning combination.

After the process of step S831, the sub CPU 81 executes the game number management process in the normal state, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 107 (step S832). The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S831.

[Processing during chance zone 1]
FIG. 103 is a flowchart showing the process during chance zone 1 called in step S826 of FIG. 102.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the chance zone 1 (step S851). When the transition to the chance zone 1 is performed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S851 to step S852, sets any of the modes 1 to 4 in the chance zone 1 by lottery, and has a ally life point. After setting the initial value of the enemy life point (step S853), the process moves to step S854.

On the other hand, in step S851, when the determination result that it is not the time to shift to the chance zone 1 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S851 to step S854. In step S854, the sub CPU 81 determines the attack type according to the type of the mode in the chance zone 1 and the internal winning combination.

By the way, there are 1 to 4 types in the chance zone 1 medium mode, and it is easy to select ally attacks in the order of 4, 3, 2 and 1, and the subtraction value of enemy life points is large. Also, the subtraction value of ally life points may be reduced. Moreover, the initial value may be different. These combinations or some may be adopted to have different degrees of advantage. Furthermore, the selection probability may be different depending on the rush opportunity (winning the lottery or reaching the ceiling).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines the ally or enemy life point subtraction value according to the type of the chance zone 1 middle mode, the internal winning combination, and the attack type determined in step S854, and further attacks. The effect data according to the type, ally or enemy life point subtraction value is determined (step S856).

Next, the sub CPU 81 updates the ally or enemy life points using the ally or enemy life point subtraction value determined in step S855 (step S857). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ally life point is "0" (step S858).

When the ally life point is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S858 to step S859 and sets the normal state in the next game. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the transition time determined in step S851 is a transition due to reaching the development effect ceiling (step S860). If the transition is not due to reaching the development effect ceiling (NO), the sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the transition is due to reaching the development effect ceiling (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S860 to step S861 and refers to the development effect ceiling lottery table (FIG. 41) for normal gaming. , Chance Zone 1 Determines the number of development effect ceilings according to the medium mode. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S861.

On the other hand, in the process of step S858, when the determination result that the ally life point is not "0" is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S858 to step S862, and the enemy life point becomes "0". It is determined whether or not it is "0". When the determination result that the enemy life point is not "0" is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the determination result that the enemy life point is "0" is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S862 to step S863 and sets the ART preparation state in the next game. After that, this subroutine is terminated.

In addition, in the above-mentioned chance zone 1, the value when the enemy life point is "0" or less is also counted, and when the negative value is less than the predetermined value according to the count result, it is the first hit. 7 The privilege such as giving preferential treatment to the lottery of the navigation stock value may be given. In this way, the privilege will be given depending on how much the battle is won, and the interest in the battle production can be further improved.

[Chance Zone 2 Medium Processing 1]
FIG. 104 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in the chance zone 2 called in step S828 of FIG. 102.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the chance zone 2 (step S881). When the transition to the chance zone 2 is performed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S881 to step S882, and determines whether or not the transition to the chance zone 2 is a transition based on the number of fake release games. do.

When the determination result that the shift is not based on the number of fake release games is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S882 to step S885. On the other hand, when the determination result that the transition is based on the number of fake release games is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S882 to step S883, and whether or not the lip during RT1 is won. To determine.

When the lip during RT1 is won (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S883 to step S884, determines the navigation data for RT2 game state transition, and then shifts the process to step S885.

In step S885, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data for starting the chance zone 2. The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S887 after the process of step S885.

On the other hand, when the determination result that it is not the time to shift to the chance zone 2 is obtained in the process of step S881 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S881 to step S886, and the number of released games or After determining the effect data for the chance zone 2 medium according to the number of fake release games and the internal winning combination, the process is moved to step S887.

In step S887, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of fake release games or the number of release games is “0”. If the number of fake release games or the number of release games is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of fake release games or the number of release games is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S887 to step S888, and the transition to the chance zone 2 is the fake release game. Determine if the transition is by number.

If the transition is not based on the number of fake release games (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S888 to step S891, sets the ART preparation state in the next game, and then ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in the process of step S888, when the determination result that the transition is based on the number of fake release games is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S888 to step S888 and the number of next games. Is set to the normal state, and the number of fake release games is determined by referring to the number of fake release games lottery table (FIG. 36) and the number of fake release games is determined according to the mode and the set value. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S890.

[Chance Zone 3 Medium Processing 1]
FIG. 105 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in the chance zone 3 called in step S830 of FIG. 102.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the chance zone 3 (step S911). When the transition to the chance zone 3 is performed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S911 to step S912, sets the initial value (for example, “10”) of the number of continuous games in the chance zone 3, and then steps. The process is transferred to S913.

On the other hand, in the process of step S911, when the determination result that it is not the time to shift to the chance zone 3 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S911 to step S913.

In step S913, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a rip during RT2. When the internal winning combination is not the rip during RT2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S913 to step S914 to determine the navigation data for continuing the RT2 game state. After the process of step S914, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S919.

On the other hand, in the process of step S913, when the determination result that the internal winning combination is the rip in RT2 is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S913 to step S915 to the chance zone. With reference to the navigation lottery table for No. 3 (FIG. 42), the winning / non-winning is determined.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result in step S915 is a win (step S916). If the determination result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S916 to step S917, refers to the chance zone 3 navigation table (at the time of winning) (FIG. 43), and determines the navigation data. After the process of step S917, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S919.

On the other hand, when the determination result of not winning is obtained in the process of step S916 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S916 to step S918 and the navigation table for chance zone 3 (at the time of non-winning). The navigation data is determined with reference to (FIG. 43). After the process of step S918, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S919.

In step S919, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of chance zone 3 continuous games, and then determines whether or not the number of chance zone 3 continuous games, which is the result of the subtraction, is “0” (step S920). If the number of chance zone 3 continuous games is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of consecutive games in the chance zone 3 is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S920 to step S921, sets the normal state in the next game, and then releases the fake game. With reference to the number lottery table (FIG. 36), the number of fake release games is determined according to the mode and the set value. After the process of step S922, the sub CPU 81 ends the monkey routine.

[Processing during normal state 1]
FIG. 106 is a flowchart showing the normal state processing 1 called in step S831 of FIG. 102.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is 1 or 2 in the precursor (step S941). If it is 1 or 2 in the precursor (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is not 1 or 2 in the precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S941 to step S942 to determine whether or not it is 1 or 2 in the fake precursor.

If the fake precursor is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S942 to step S952. On the other hand, when the fake precursor is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S942 to step S943 to determine whether or not the penalty is in progress.

If a penalty is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 terminates this subroutine. On the other hand, when the penalty is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S943 to step S944, refers to the normal game mode lottery table (FIG. 38), and refers to the current mode and the internal winning. The migration destination mode is determined according to the role. The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S945 after the process of step S944.

In step S945, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the development effect is in progress. When the development effect is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S945 to step S952. On the other hand, when the development effect is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S945 to step S946, refers to the effect group lottery table during the normal game, and produces the effect according to the mode and the internal winning combination. Determine the group. Incidentally, when the effect group is determined (step S946), the sub CPU 81 is configured to update the display of the effect history display unit accordingly. As shown in FIG. 107, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided with an effect history display unit AR10, and the past effect history is displayed on the effect history display unit AR10 from the left in chronological order. In the case of the present embodiment, when the same production group is accidentally selected, for example, if the same production group is selected for two consecutive times, the production group is selected next time so as not to give the illusion that the production group is in the omen. The table is configured so that it will not be used. As a modification, for example, the table may be configured so that the same effect group can be selected five times in a row, and when the same effect group is selected five times in a row, the table is configured to shift to the ART preparation state. good. Further, the chance zone 4 may be provided, and the display of the effect history display unit may be changed if the chance zone 4 is in progress. Subsequently, in FIG. 106, the sub CPU 81 determines the production data according to the determined production group and the internal winning combination (step S947). After the process of step S947, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the development effect group has been determined (step S948).

When the development production group is not determined (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S948 to step S952. On the other hand, when the development effect group is determined (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S948 to step S949 to update the number of development effects.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the updated number of development effects is equal to or greater than the number of development effect ceilings (step S950). When the number of development effects is not equal to or greater than the number of development effects ceilings (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S950 to step S952. On the other hand, when the number of development effects is equal to or greater than the number of development effects ceilings (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S950 to step S951, determines the number of precursor games, and sets 1 among precursors. Then, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S951.

Further, in step S952, the sub CPU 81 refers to the chance zone 1 transition lottery table, determines the winning / non-winning according to the mode and the internal winning combination, and then determines whether or not the determination result is the winning. (Step S953).

If the determination result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S953 to step S954, determines the number of precursor games, sets 1 in the precursor, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S953, when the determination result that the decision result is not a win is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S953 to step S955, and is it 1 or 2 in the fake precursor? Determine if not. If it is 1 or 2 in the fake precursor (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is not 1 or 2 in the fake precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S955 to step S956, refers to the fake transition lottery table, and wins according to the mode and the internal winning combination.・ Determine non-winning.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result is a win (step S957). If the determination result is not a win (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the determination result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S957 to step S958, determines the number of precursor games, and sets 1 among the fake precursors. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the process of step S958.

As described above, when the development effect group is determined by executing the process 1 in the normal state shown in FIG. 106, the development effect data that is continued for 1 to 3 games is determined. For example, development effects such as "cross the river! (1G to 3G)", "cross the bridge! (1G to 3G)" or "go through the forest! (1G to 3G)" are determined. In addition, expectations are assigned to these development productions, for example, "Cross the river! (1G-3G)", "Cross the bridge! (1G-3G)", "Go through the forest! (1G-3G)". ) ”Is set so that the degree of expectation increases. Then, these expectations are visually displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like. If 3G is selected, no new production group / production data is determined during that period.

The processing of the sub-control circuit 72 including the steps S947 to S951 of the above-mentioned normal state processing 1 has a normal effect and a development effect different from the normal effect, and the development effect has a plurality of developments having different expectations. There is an effect, but regardless of the degree of expectation, the number of times the development effect has occurred is memorized, and the ART right is granted based on the number of times the memorized number of times has reached a predetermined number (step S950, YES). By configuring to shift to the easy chance zone 1, even if a development effect with a low expectation is executed, another expectation can be given to the player, and the game regarding the execution of the development effect itself can be given. You can improve your interest.

In addition, a plurality of development effects are displayed with corresponding expectations, and when the development effects move to the chance zone 1 based on the predetermined number of development effects (step S950) (step S950, YES). , Although the image is the same as the plurality of development effects, it may be configured to display the development effects different from the usual ones only in the degree of expectation. In this way, the degree of expectation regarding the development effect can be further increased without increasing the image data. In this case, specifically, in step S950, when the number of development effects is equal to or greater than the number of development effects ceilings (YES), after executing the process of changing only the display of the expected degree in the image data, The process may proceed to step S951.

Further, in the above-mentioned normal state processing 1, when the occurrence history of a plurality of normal effects occurring in the normal state is constantly displayed for a predetermined number of games (FIG. 130, step S1893) and the effects occur continuously for a predetermined number of games, Alternatively, when the occurrence history becomes a predetermined combination, it is decided to grant the ART right (when the number of released games becomes 0 in the chance zone 2) or to move to the chance zone 1 where the ART right is likely to be granted. By configuring the player to be informed of what is happening (FIG. 106, step S952) or the possibility thereof, the player can be informed even in a situation where only a normal (one game) effect is occurring. It is possible to give a feeling of expectation, and by displaying the occurrence history as a secondary, it is possible to maintain the balance of the production of the game machine as a whole. By the way, "there is a possibility of granting ART rights (when the number of unlocked games becomes 0 in chance zone 2)" means, for example, when the number of unlocked games approaches 0 in chance zone 2. , In this case, the notification is performed. In addition, "there is a possibility of shifting to chance zone 1 where ART rights are likely to be granted" means that, for example, in FIG. 106, the number of games until the number of development effects described above exceeds the number of development effects ceilings is less than a predetermined number. (A state in which the number of development effects exceeds the number of development effects ceilings in a short time), etc., and in this case, notification is performed. As the notification, a predetermined display may be performed on the liquid crystal display device 5, or a predetermined sound effect may be output from the speakers 9L and 9R.

It should be noted that the transition to the chance zone may be actually determined when the same effect occurs consecutively for a predetermined number of games, or when the occurrence history becomes a predetermined combination. In this case, it is not necessary to perform a new lottery by the lottery of the normal effect, and an additional opportunity to move to the chance zone can be given.
In addition, it is possible that an effect of changing the occurrence history to be advantageous to the player may occur. In this case, when the regrettable production history is displayed, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation.

Further, in the above-mentioned normal state processing 1, the transition to the ART preparation state is confirmed when the same effect is continuously performed in 5 games (in the case of the scenario number “9” in FIGS. 44 and 45), and the like. In the case of, it is possible to prevent the same effect from being produced for 5 games in a row (for example, in FIG. 54, the lottery value of the effect of "turning off" is set to "0"), but it is not limited to this. Instead, for example, by setting the lottery value of the effect of "turning off" in FIG. 54 to something other than "0", the player can shift to ART by making the same effect (for example, "turning off") five times in a row by himself / herself. You may do it. Further, in this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 108, by allowing the player to predict the next game and arbitrarily change the history of the production, even if the same production ends in a small number of times, You can continue to play the game with a sense of expectation. Regarding this point, in the past, it was shown that the history of the production was changed by the program, but by allowing the player to change it arbitrarily, the player can feel the sense of accomplishment that he / she can shift to ART by himself / herself. It is possible to have it. The player's own power means that there is room for the player's operation to intervene.

Further, as shown in FIG. 109, the right of ART is granted by configuring so as to be able to display the number of games in which ART was the first hit and the history of which effect the ART was reached through. It is possible to easily determine which production has a high degree of expectation. In particular, when it is introduced into a game store as a so-called new machine, it is clear that it will contribute to the operation of the game machine. Further, if at least one effect having a different setting exists in the effect via the ART, it will contribute to the setting determination. Incidentally, as the number of games hit for the first time in ART, for example, the count result of the number of games from when the power of the pachislot machine 1 is turned on until the transition to the RT3 game state is stored in the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. Information indicating the number of games is sent from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

Regarding this point, as shown in FIG. 35, in the release game number lottery table, for example, in the normal mode, when looking at each set value when the number of release games is 401 to 500, when the set value is "1", the lottery is performed. When the value is "500" and the set value is "6", the lottery value is "5000", and when the number of games reaching the number of unlocked games is 401-500, the lottery value is "5000". It can be inferred that it is set to a high probability setting (set value "6"). Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the transition from the chance zone 2 to the chance zone 3 is made only in the case of the fake, and as shown in FIG. 36, in the fake release game number lottery table, for example, the release game Looking at the case where the number (normal) is 1 to 100 games, when the set value is "1", the lottery value is "1096", whereas when the set value is "6", the lottery value is Is "4096". From this, it can be inferred that the transition from the chance zone 2 to the chance zone 3 has occurred because the set value is high (high probability setting), and the player can have the interest of guessing the set value.

In the configuration for displaying the display shown in FIG. 109, in the animation task management process (step S733) of the animation task process shown in FIG. 98, the input button 101 provided on the front door 2 of the pachislot 1 is operated by the player. As a result, the command data corresponding to the input operation is transmitted from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72 in the communication data transmission process, so that the sub CPU 82 responds to the initialization command in the animation task management process. Make a request to execute the screen display. As a result, when the initialization command is received, the liquid crystal display device 5 displays the display as shown in FIG. 109.

[Game number management process in normal state]
FIG. 110 is a flowchart showing a game number management process in a normal state called in step S832 of FIG. 102.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a penalty is in progress (step S971). If the penalty is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S971 to step S972, cancels the penalty, performs the continuation process, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the penalty is not in progress is obtained in step S971 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S971 to step S973, subtracts 1 from the number of released games, and further fake. The number of released games is subtracted by 1 (step S974).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is 1 or 2 in the precursor (step S975). If it is 1 or 2 in the precursor (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S975 to step S step S981. On the other hand, if it is not 1 or 2 in the precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S975 to step S976 and determines whether or not there are 40 games up to the number of released games. The number of released games means the number of released games determined in step S783 of FIG. 100, and "there are 40 games up to the number of released games" means that there are 40 games until the set number of released games is exhausted. Is.

When there are 40 games up to the number of released games (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S976 to step S977, determines 32 as the number of precursor games, sets 2 in the precursor, and then shifts the process to step S981. ..

On the other hand, in the process of step S976, when there are no 40 games up to the number of released games (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S976 to step S978 and determines whether or not it is 1 in the fake precursor. .. If it is 1 in the fake precursor (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S978 to step S981. On the other hand, if it is not 1 in the fake precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S978 to step S979 to determine whether or not there are 40 games up to the number of fake release games.

If there are no 40 games up to the number of fake release games (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when there are 40 games up to the number of fake release games (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S979 to step S980, determines 32 as the number of precursor games, and sets 2 out of fake precursors. , Move the process to step S981.

In step S981, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the transition is during the omen or the fake omen. If it is not the transition time during the omen or the fake omen (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S981 to step S983. On the other hand, when the transition is during the omen or the fake omen (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S981 to step S982, refers to the omen scenario selection table, and responds to the type in the omen. To determine the scenario number. The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S983 after the process of step S982.

In step S983, the sub CPU 81 performs the precursory effect management process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 111. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S983.

[Precursor production management process]
FIG. 111 is a flowchart showing a precursory effect management process called in step S983 of FIG. 110.

First, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor management table (FIG. 45) and acquires precursor effect management data according to the scenario number and the number of precursor games (step S1001). When the precursor effect management data is "2", it represents a normal production group lottery, when it is "3", it represents the start game of the continuous production, and when it is "4", it represents the continuous production.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor management table (FIG. 45) and acquires the development effect flag data according to the scenario number and the number of precursor games (step S1002), when the development effect flag data is “0”. Indicates no development, and "1" indicates that there is development. The development effect is the same as during the normal game.

Next, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor management table (FIG. 45) and acquires the effect group data according to the scenario number and the number of precursor games (step S1003). When the effect group data is "0", it represents a normal effect group, and when the effect group data is a number other than "0", it represents a unique effect group. Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the development effect is in progress (step S1004). When the development effect is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1004 to step S1014. On the other hand, when the development effect is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1004 to step S1005, and determines whether or not the precursor effect management data is “2”.

When the development effect management data is "2" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1005 to step S1010. On the other hand, when the development production management data is not "2" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1005 to step S1006, refers to the production group of the previous game, and produces according to the internal winning combination. Determine the group. In this case, if the production group data is "3", a production group different from the previous game is selected, and if it is "4", the same production group as the previous game is selected. do.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the development effect flag data is "1" after determining the effect data according to the determined effect group (step S1007) (step S1008).

When the development effect flag data is not "1" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1008 to step S1014. On the other hand, when the development effect flag data is "1" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1008 to step S1009, and develops according to the precursor middle type, the precursor game number, and the scenario number. Determine the production data. The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1010 after the process of step S1009.

In step S1010, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect group data is “0”. When the effect group data is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1010 to step S1011 to determine the effect group according to the effect group data and the internal winning combination, and processes to step S1012. Move.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1010, when the effect group data is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1010 to step S1012. In step S1012, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect group according to the internal winning combination, and further determines the effect data according to the determined effect group (step S1013). The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1014 after the process of step S1013.

In step S1014, the sub CPU 81 subtracts "1" from the number of precursor games, and determines whether or not the number of precursor games, which is the result of the subtraction, is "0" (step S1015). If the number of precursor games is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of precursor games is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1015 to step S1016, and performs the precursor-post-transition process described later with reference to FIG. 112. .. After the process of step S1016, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

In the above-mentioned precursory production management process, a normal production group lottery is performed for the remaining precursory games regarding the precursory (including fake) for shifting to a state advantageous for the player (chance zones 1 and 2). An identifier for deciding to perform (precursor effect management data "2" (FIG. 45)) and an effect group different from the effect group determined immediately before, and the effect is determined for a predetermined number of games from the same effect group. Select the scenario number in which the identifier for starting the game (precursor effect management data “3” (FIG. 45) and the identifier for continuing (precursor effect management data “4” (FIG. 45)) are associated with each other. By configuring the effect to manage the effect (step S1001), the current state is recognized by deciding whether to generate the effect in the same way as in the normal state until the middle of the process, even though it is in the omen. While making it difficult, it is possible to appropriately give a sense of expectation to the player without causing a discrepancy between the predetermined number of games at the end of the precursor.

It should be noted that a plurality of stages related to the production may be provided, and the identifier related to whether or not to change the stage may be managed according to the scenario number and the number of remaining precursor games.

Further, after the production for a predetermined number of games is selected from the same production group, the identifier for starting the continuous production (development production) is managed according to the above scenario number and the number of remaining precursor games. May be good.

[Migration process after precursors]
FIG. 112 is a flowchart showing a precursory / post-transition process called in step S1016 of FIG. 111.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the precursor (step S1051). If the sign is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1051 to step S1052, sets the chance zone 1 in the next game, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when it is not in the precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1051 to step S1053 and determines whether or not it is in the precursor 2 or the fake precursor 2. If it is 2 in the precursor or 2 in the fake precursor (YES), the sub-CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1053 to step S1054, sets the chance zone 2 in the next game, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when it is not 2 in the precursor or 2 in the fake precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1053 to step S1055 to determine whether or not it is 1 in the fake precursor. If it is 1 in the fake precursor (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1055 to step S1056, sets the normal state in the next game, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, if the fake precursor is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

According to FIGS. 102 to 112, the normal in-game process 1 called in step S805 of the start command reception process described above for FIG. 101 is executed.

[Processing during ART 1]
FIG. 113 is a flowchart showing an ART processing 1 called in step S802 of the above-mentioned start command reception processing with respect to FIG. 101.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of games added at the start of ART, which is the control state of the sub control circuit 72, is being added (step S1211). When the number of games added at the start of ART is in the additional state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1211 to step S1212, and performs the process 1 in the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 114. Execute.

After the process of step S1212, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, in the process of step S1211, when the determination result that the number of games is not added at the start of ART is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1211 to step S1213 and is in the ART normal state. It is determined whether or not it is. When the ART normal state is in the state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1213 to step S1214, and executes the ART normal state process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 115.

After the process of step S1214, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, when the determination result that the ART is not in the normal state is obtained in the process of step S1213 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1213 to step S1215 to determine whether or not the ART is added to the lottery state. To determine. When the ART addition lottery state is set (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1215 to step S1216, and executes the ART addition lottery state process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 117.

After the process of step S1216, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, in the process of step S1215, when the determination result that the ART is not in the lottery state is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1215 to step S1217 and is in the ART addition state. Determine if not. When the ART addition state is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1217 to step S1218, and executes the ART addition state process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 118.

After the process of step S1218, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1221 (described later).

On the other hand, in the process of step S1217, when the determination result that the ART is not in the additional state is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1217 to step S1219 and is in the ART continuous lottery state. Determine if not. When the ART continuous lottery state is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1219 to step S1220, and executes the ART continuous lottery state process 1 described later with reference to FIG. 119.

The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1221 after the process of step S1220 or when the determination result that the ART continuous lottery state is not obtained is obtained in the process of step S1219 (NO).

In step S1221, the sub CPU 81 executes a save process described later with reference to FIG. 120.
The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S1221.

[Processing during the additional state of the number of games at the start of ART 1]
FIG. 114 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in the state where the number of games at the start of ART is added, which is called in step S1212 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the process 1 in the state of adding the number of games at the start of the ART (step S1241). If it is not the time to shift to the process 1 in the state where the number of games is added at the start of ART (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1241 to step S1244. On the other hand, when it is time to shift to the process 1 in the state where the number of games is added at the start of ART (YES), is the sub CPU 81 shifting the process from step S1241 to step S1242 and shifting from the ART normal state? Determine if not.

In the case of transition from the ART normal state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1242 to step S1244. On the other hand, when the transition from the ART normal state is not performed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1242 to step S1243, refers to the transition source state, and determines the 7 navigation stock value by lottery. do. The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1244 after the process of step S1243.

7 In the navigation stock value determination process (step S1243), the sub CPU 81 determines the types of chance zones 1 to 3 in the transition from the normal game, the type of the mode in the normal game before the transition to the chance zone, and further. In chance zone 1, 7 navigation stock values are appropriately determined according to the type of mode in the zone, the number of released games, and the like.
For example, when the mode in the normal game before the transition is "ultra-high accuracy", the 7 navigation stock value of "5" or more is set.

In addition, in the transition from the ART continuous lottery state, the 7 navigation stock value is determined according to the type of the map that was finally stayed.

In this case, when staying on a predetermined map (for example, 7/9/10), 7 navigation stock values of a predetermined number or more (for example, at least "5" or more) are added.

It should be noted that a plurality of tables similar to the 7-navi stock value lottery table for the ART addition state (FIG. 59) may be provided, and the 7-navi stock value may be determined by lottery based on these.

Further, the method is not limited to the above-mentioned 7 navigation stock value determination method, and various other determination methods can be applied.

In step S1244, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a rip during RT3. When the internal winning combination is not the rip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1244 to step S1248, determines the navigation data for continuing the RT3 game state, and then ends this subroutine. The navigation data for continuing the RT3 game state does not display the RT1 transition lip (lower lip, cross-up lip), RT1 transition symbol and irregular bell (in other words, it does not shift to a disadvantageous state and can receive more medals). This is data for notifying the stop operation order according to the internal winning combination.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1244, when the internal winning combination is the rip in RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1244 to step S1245, and the navigation for the number of games added at the start of ART is added. With reference to the table (FIG. 46), the navigation data is determined according to the 7 navigation stock values. The navigation data is data for notifying the stop operation order. In addition, the 7 navigation stock value means the right to be notified of the push order of 7 sets.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the 7 navigation stock value is 1 or more (step S1246). 7 If the navigation stock value is not 1 or more (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the 7 navigation stock value is 1 or more (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1246 to step S1247, subtracts 1 from the 7 navigation stock value, and then ends this subroutine.

[Processing during ART normal state 1]
FIG. 115 is a flowchart showing the ART normal state processing 1 called in step S1214 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the migration destination state has been determined (step S1261). When the migration destination state is determined (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1261 to step S1262, refers to the ART normal state precursor effect group lottery table (FIGS. 52 to 54), and refers to the migration destination state. , The production group is determined according to the number of precursor games, the internal winning combination, and the number of continuous productions of the same system.

Then, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART normal state precursor effect group rewriting lottery table (FIG. 51), updates the effect group according to the transition destination state (step S1263), and further determines the effect group and the internal winning combination. The production data is determined according to (step S1264).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of precursor games is "0" (step S1265). When the number of precursor games is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1265 to step S1270, updates the number of precursor games, and then shifts the process to step S1276.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1265, when the number of precursor games is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1265 to step S1266 to determine whether or not it is the present precursor. do. If it is not the present precursor (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1266 to step S1269, clears the transition destination, and then shifts the process to step S1276.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1266, if this is a precursor (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1266 to step S1267, sets the migration destination state determined in the next game, and sets the migration destination state. Further, the transition effect data according to the determined migration destination state is determined (step S1268). After the process of step S1268, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1276.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1261, when the transition destination state is not determined (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1261 to step S1271 and performs the normal effect determination process during the ART normal state. In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect group and the effect data in this order according to the internal winning combination, as in the case of the precursor.

After the process of step S1271, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART normal state transition destination state lottery table (FIG. 48), and determines the migration destination state according to the internal winning combination (step S1272). The transition lottery may be performed according to the number of remaining ART games. The transition destinations determined at this time are "No transition (loss)", "Fake 1 (weak fake)", "Fake 2 (strong fake)", "ART addition lottery state 1 (weak chance)", " There are "ART additional lottery state 2 (medium chance)", "ART additional lottery state 3 (strong chance)", "ART additional lottery state 4 (special chance)", and "ART additional lottery state 2 (confirmed)" (Fig. 48). ..

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination content in step S1272 is "not transitioned" (step S1273). When the determination content is "no transition" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1273 to step S1276. On the other hand, when the decision content is not "no transition" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1273 to step S1274 and refers to the ART normal state precursor game number lottery table (FIG. 49). After determining the number of precursor games according to the transition destination state, the number of consecutive effects of the same system is determined according to the internal winning combination with reference to the precursor effect lottery table for ART normal state (FIG. 50) (step S1275). The sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1276 after the process of step S1275.

In step S1276, the sub CPU 81 determines the RT3 gaming state continuation navigation data. This process is the same as the process content of step S1248 of FIG. 114. Then, in step S1277, the sub-CPU 81 terminates this subroutine after performing the ART normal state game number management process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 116.

[Game number management process during ART normal state]
FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing the ART normal state game number management process called in step S1277 of FIG. 115.

First, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of ART games (step S1291), and then determines whether or not the number of ART games is "0" as the subtraction result (step S1292). If the number of ART games is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of ART games is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1292 to step S1293 and determines whether or not the 7 navigation stock value is "1" or more. do.

7 When the navigation stock value is "1" or more (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1293 to step S1294, sets the additional state of the number of games at the start of ART in the next game, and then ends this subroutine. do.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1293, when the 7 navigation stock value is not "1" or more (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1293 to step S1295, and sets the ART continuous lottery state in the next game. After setting, this subroutine ends.

As shown in FIG. 116, in the present embodiment, the number of ART games is subtracted only in the normal ART state, but in addition to this, the number of ART games is also added in the ART additional lottery state. May be configured to subtract.

[Processing during ART addition lottery state 1]
FIG. 117 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in the ART addition lottery state called in step S1216 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the process during the ART addition lottery state (step S1311). If it is not the time to shift to the process 1 during the ART addition lottery state (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1311 to step S1313. On the other hand, when it is time to shift to the process 1 during the ART addition lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1311 to step S1312 and sets the initial values of the ally life point and the enemy life point. After that, the process is transferred to step S1313. In step S1313, the sub CPU 81 determines the attack type according to the type of the ART additional lottery state and the internal winning combination, and further, according to the type of the ART additional lottery state, the internal winning combination and the determined attack type. The subtraction value of the life point of the ally or the enemy is determined (step S1314). There are four types of ART-added lottery states, and it is easy to select an ally attack in the order of ART-added lottery state 1, ART-added lottery state 2, ART-added lottery state 3, and ART-added lottery state 4, and enemy life points. There are many subtraction values of. Incidentally, the subtraction value of the ally life points may be reduced, or the initial value may be different. Further, a combination or a part of these may be adopted to have different degrees of advantage.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data according to the attack type, the ally or enemy life point subtraction value (step S1315), and updates the ally or enemy life point (step S1316). After the process of step S1316, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ally life point is "0" (step S1317).

When the ally life point is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1317 to step S1318, sets the ART normal state in the next game, and then shifts the process to step S1321.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1317, if the ally life point is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1317 to step S1319 to see if the enemy life point is "0". To determine.

If the enemy life point is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1319 to step S1321. On the other hand, when the enemy life point is "0", the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1319 to step S1320, sets the ART addition state in the next game, and then shifts the process to step S1321.

In step S1321, the sub CPU 81 determines the RT3 gaming state continuation navigation data.

[Processing during ART addition state 1]
FIG. 118 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in the ART addition state called in step S1218 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the process 1 during the ART addition state (step S1341). If it is not the time to shift to the process 1 during the ART addition state (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1341 to step S1348. On the other hand, when the transition to the process 1 during the ART addition state is performed (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing from step S1341 to step S1342, and the initial value of the number of games in which the ART addition state is continued (for example, "30" ”), And further set the navigation mode 1 as the initial value of the navigation mode (step S1343).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the transition is from the ART addition lottery state (step S1344). In the case of transition from the ART addition lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1344 to step S1347, sets the ART addition state 1 or 2 by lottery, and then shifts the process to step S1348. The lottery in step S1347 may be determined by lottery according to the set value, the number of remaining games, and the 7 navigation stock value.

On the other hand, in step S1344, if the transition from the ART addition lottery state is not performed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1344 to step S1345, sets the ART addition state 2, and further 7 navigation stocks. After adding "5" as the value (step S1346), the process is transferred to step S1348. In addition, instead of the setting process of the ART addition state 2 in step S1345, a lottery may be performed as to whether to set the ART addition state 2 or to put it in another ART addition state.

In step S1348, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART addition state navigation mode lottery table (FIGS. 56 to 58), and determines the migration destination according to the ART addition state, the navigation mode, and the internal winning combination. In the case of the present embodiment, it is easier to select a higher navigation mode (navigation mode with high expectation) in the ART addition state 2 than in the ART addition state 1.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a lip during RT3 (step S1349). When the internal winning combination is not the rip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1349 to step S1350, determines the navigation data for continuing the RT3 game state, and then shifts the process to step S1355.

On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is the middle lip in RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1349 to step S1351 and refers to the navigation lottery table for the ART addition state (FIG. 55) to navigate. Win / non-win is decided according to the mode. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the determination result is a win (step S1352).

If the determination result is a win (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1352 to step S1353, refers to the navigation table for the ART addition state (at the time of winning), determines the navigation data, and then proceeds to step S1355. Move the process. The navigation data determined at the time of winning informs the 7-set stop operation order.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1352, when the determination result is not a win (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1352 to step S1354 and displays the ART addition state navigation table (when not winning). After referring to and determining the navigation data, the process is moved to step S1355.

In step S1355, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of ART added state continuous games, and determines whether or not the number of ART added state continuous games is "0" as the subtraction result (step S1356).

If the number of games in which the ART is added is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of games in which the ART is added is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1356 to step S1357, sets the ART normal state in the next game, and then sets the ART normal state, and then this subroutine. To finish.

The navigation mode determined in the above-mentioned ART addition state process 1 may be saved in the save process (FIG. 120) described later.

[Processing during ART continuous lottery state 1]
FIG. 119 is a flowchart showing the process 1 in the ART continuous lottery state called in step S1220 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to shift to the process 1 during the ART continuous lottery state (step S1371). When it is time to shift to the process 1 during the ART continuous lottery state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1371 to step S1372 and refers to the map lottery table at the start of the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 60). The initial map is determined according to the last battle point value and the internal winning combination. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data for starting the ART continuous lottery state (step S1373), and shifts the process to step S1376.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1371, if it is not at the time of transition (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1371 to step S137, and the map transition lottery table for ART continuous lottery state (FIGS. 63 to 69). The migration destination (map 1 to map 10, or "without migration") is determined according to the stay map, the internal winning combination, and the map management data. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect data according to the stay map, the map management data for the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 61), and the number of stay games (step S1375), and then shifts the process to step S1376.

In step S1376, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the map management data is “C”. When the map management data is "C" (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. If the map management data is "C", the navigation for continuing ART will not be performed in the subsequent games. Therefore, while the LOSE screen is displayed on the screen, it is in a state of waiting for the transition to RT1 (or RT0). However, even in this case, since the map transition lottery is performed, if the map transition lottery is won before the transition to RT1 (RT0), the map management data according to the number of staying games in the subsequent maps will be set. Will be done.

On the other hand, in step S1376, when the determination result that the map management data for the ART continuous lottery state (FIG. 61) is not "C" is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 processes from step S1376 to step S1377. Transfer and determine the navigation data for continuing the RT3 game state. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the map management data is “I” or “J” (step S1378).

When the map management data is "I" or "J" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1378 to step S1379, sets the next game with the number of games added at the start of ART, and then sets the present subroutine. To finish. On the other hand, when the map management data is not "I" or "J" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1378 to step S1380, updates the number of staying games, and then ends this subroutine. do.

In this way, it is determined whether or not to give points when 7 games are added at the start of ART, and based on the points, the management state including the victory or defeat of the final battle state that occurs over a plurality of games at the end of ART ( By configuring to determine the map), the player can expect that certain conditions will be met and ART will continue, even if the number of added ART games is small. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

In addition, the management state is configured to be changed (to be more advantageous) by the internal winning combination during the final battle state, so that the progress of the final battle state is not interesting. Even so, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to the end.
Further, by configuring the lottery to award more advantageous points every predetermined number of 7 sets including the first 7 sets, even if the number of added ART games is small, it is large ( Even in the case of (more than a predetermined number of times), it is possible to give different expectations to players in different situations while using the same method.

[Save process]
FIG. 120 is a flowchart showing a save process called in step S1221 of FIG. 113.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the save flag is on (step S1401). If the save flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1401 to step S1405. On the other hand, when the save flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1401 to step S1402 to determine whether or not it is the save data generation timing. In the case where the number of games at the start of ART is added, even if the middle-stage peach lip, which is a save role, wins (step S1405, YES), the number of ART games at the time of winning is not saved immediately, but in that state (game at the start of ART). Since the number of ART games at the end of the number addition state) is saved, in the case of the ART start number addition state, the end time is determined as the save data generation timing in this step S1402. .. In addition, in the case of the ART continuous lottery state, even if the middle-stage peach lip, which is a save role, wins (step S1405, YES), the number of ART games at the time of winning is not saved immediately, but the number of games at the start of the next ART is added. Since the number of ART games at the end of the state is saved, in the case of the ART continuous lottery state, in this step S1402, the end of the state in which the number of games added at the time of the next ART disclosure is added is determined as the save data generation timing. It has become.

If it is not the save data generation timing (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1402 to step S1405. On the other hand, when the save data generation timing is set (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1402 to step S1403 to generate save data according to the current state and the number of ART games, and save data is generated. Remember. In this case, in addition to the number of ART games, the production content (production stage and sound effect (BGM)) at that time is also saved.

Then, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1405 after turning off the save flag (step S1404). In step S1405, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a middle-stage peach lip. If the internal winning combination is not a middle-stage peak (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is the middle-stage peak (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1405 to step S1406 to determine whether or not there is a save flag or save data.

If there is a save flag or save data (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1406 to step S1407, adds "5" as the 7 navigation stock value, and then ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in step S1406, when there is no save flag or save data (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1406 to step S1408, adds "50" as the number of ART games, and then ART. It is determined whether or not the number of games is added at the start or the ART continuous lottery state is set (step S1409).

When the number of games added at the start of ART is not added or the ART continuous lottery state is not set (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1409 to step S1410 to generate save data according to the current state and the number of ART games. After storing the generated save data, this subroutine is terminated. In this case, in addition to the number of ART games, the production content (production stage and sound effect (BGM)) at that time is also saved.

On the other hand, in step S1409, when the determination result that the number of games is added at the start of ART or the ART continuous lottery state is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 processes from step S1409 to step S1411. After moving and turning on the save flag, this subroutine ends.

In this way, in the above-mentioned save process, when the save role (middle-stage peach lip) is won, 50 games are added to the number of ART games at the end of the state in the state where the number of games at the start of ART is added, and the ART is saved. In the normal state, the ART addition lottery state, or the ART addition state, 50 games are added to the number of ART games at the time of winning and saved, and in the ART continuous lottery state, the ART at the end of the next ART addition number of games addition state is saved. 50 games are added to the number of games and saved. In the case of the present embodiment, the saved data is loaded in step S1803 of the ART end processing described later with reference to FIG. 134, but the saved data is not limited to this, and various other data are loaded. It may be loaded at the timing.

Further, as the save contents, all or part of the number of ART games, the 7 navigation stock value, the last battle point value, etc. can be saved. Further, when the production content changes depending on the number of remaining games in ART or the 7 navigation stock value, the production content after the change may be saved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when the set of returning from the ART start state with the number of games added to the ART start state with the number of games added via the ART normal state and the ART continuous lottery state is repeated a plurality of times, the set is repeated. It is also possible to change the production content according to the number of repetitions, and in that case, in order to maintain the changed state, by saving the production content after the change, when the number of sets is repeated However, it is possible to prevent the production content from being interrupted in the middle.

[Processing when receiving reel stop command]
FIG. 121 is a flowchart showing a reel stop command reception time process called in step S760 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 99.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in ART (step S1511). If ART is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when not in ART (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1511 to step S1512 to determine whether or not ART is being prepared. If ART is being prepared (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when ART is not being prepared (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1512 to step S1513 to determine whether or not it is in the chance zone 3. If it is in the chance zone 3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when not in the chance zone 3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1513 to step S1514 and determines whether or not it is the left first stop. If it is the first left stop (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, if it is not the first left stop (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1514 to step S1515, performs the penalty setting process, and then ends this subroutine.

[Processing when receiving a winning operation command]
FIG. 122 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving a winning operation command called in step S762 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 99.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in ART (step S1701). If it is in ART (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1701 to step S1702, performs the process 2 during ART described later with reference to FIG. 123, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1701 that it is not in ART (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the sled from step S1701 to step S1703 to see if it is in the ART preparation state. To determine. When the ART preparation state is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1703 to step S1704 to perform the ART preparation process 2. In the ART preparation process 2, the sub CPU 81 sets the state in which the number of games is added at the start of ART when the RT3 transition lip is displayed. After the process of step S1704, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the ART preparation state is not obtained is obtained in the process of step S1703 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1703 to step S1705, and later FIG. 127. After performing the normal in-game process 2 described with reference to the above, the subroutine is terminated.

[Processing during ART 2]
FIG. 123 is a flowchart showing the process 2 during ART called in step S1702 of FIG. 122.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of games is added at the start of ART (step S1721). When the number of games added at the start of ART is in the additional state (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1721 to step S1722, and the process in the state of adding the number of games at the start of ART 2 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 124. After that, this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the number of games is not added at the start of ART is obtained in the process of step S1721 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1721 to step S1723 to perform ART. Determine whether or not it is in the normal state. When the ART normal state is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1723 to step S1724 and performs the ART normal state process 2. In the ART normal state processing 2, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART when the push order is mistaken and the RT shifts to a low RT, as in the ART start state processing 2 (described later in FIG. 124). Time processing (FIG. 126) is performed. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the process of step S1724.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the ART is not in the normal state is obtained in the process of step S1723 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1723 to step S1725 and is in the ART addition lottery state. It is determined whether or not it is. When the ART addition lottery state is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1725 to step S1726, and performs the ART addition lottery state process 2. In the ART addition lottery state processing 2, the sub CPU 81 shifts to a low RT due to a push order error, as in the ART addition state processing 2 (described later in FIG. 124) at the start of ART. End processing (FIG. 126) is performed. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S1726.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1725, when the determination result that the ART is not in the lottery state is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1725 to step S1727 and is in the ART addition state. It is determined whether or not it is. When the ART addition state is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1727 to step S1728, and performs the ART addition state process 2 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 125. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the processing of step S1728.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the ART addition state is not obtained is obtained in the process of step S1727 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1727 to step S1729 and is in the ART continuous lottery state. It is determined whether or not it is. If the ART continuous lottery state is not in progress (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the ART continuous lottery state is in progress (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1729 to step S1730 and performs the ART continuous lottery state process 2. In the ART continuous lottery state processing 2, the sub CPU 81 shifts to a low RT due to a push order error, as in the ART start state processing 2 (described later in FIG. 124). , When the map management data becomes "C" and the push order is not notified and the RT shifts to a low RT, the ART end processing (FIG. 126) is performed. The sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine after the process of step S1730.

[Processing during the additional state of the number of games at the start of ART 2]
FIG. 124 is a flowchart showing the process 2 in the state where the number of games at the start of ART is added, which is called in step S1722 of FIG. 123.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a rip during RT3 (step S1751). If the internal winning combination is not a rip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to step S1763. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is the rip during RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1751 to step S1752 and determines whether or not the 7 rips are displayed navigation data. .. If 7 rips are not displayed navigation data (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1752 to step S1760.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1752, when the determination result that 7 rips are displayed navigation data is obtained (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1752 to step S1753, and 7 Determine whether or not it is a rip display. If the 7-rip display is not performed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1753 to step S1760.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the 7-rip display is obtained is obtained in the process of step S1753, the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1753 to step S1754, adds 1 to the 7-match counter, and then adds 1. With reference to the last battle point table for the state in which the number of games is added at the start of ART, the last battle point addition value is determined according to the 7-match counter value (step S1755).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the main control (control by the main control circuit 71) is locked after updating the last battle point counter according to the determined last battle point addition value (step S1756). (Step S1757). When the main control has a lock (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1757 to step S1758, adds 100 as the number of ART games, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1757, when the determination result that the main control is not locked is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1757 to step S1759 to set the number of ART games. After adding 30, this subroutine ends.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the 7 rips are not displayed is obtained in the process of step S1752 (NO), or when the determination result that the 7 rips are not displayed is obtained in the step S1753 (NO). NO), the sub CPU 81 determines in step S1760 whether or not the upper rip or cross-down rip display is displayed.

If it is not the upper rip or cross-down rip display (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1760 to step S1763. On the other hand, in the case of the upper rip or cross-down rip display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1760 to step S1761 and determines whether or not the 7 navigation stock value is "0". ..

7 If the navigation stock value is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. In this way, the 7-display navigation data is displayed, but if the push order is missed, or if the lip that maintains RT3 is displayed, if the 7-navigation stock value remains, the number of games at the start of ART is added. The state is maintained.

On the other hand, in the process of step S1761, when the 7 navigation stock value is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1761 to step S1762, sets the ART normal state, and then sets the present. End the subroutine. In this way, the 7-display navigation data is displayed, but if the pressing order is mistaken, the ART normal state is set along with the digestion of the 7-navi stock value.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the internal winning combination is not the rip in RT3 is obtained in the process of step S1751 (NO), or in the process of step S1760, the upper rip or the cross-down rip is not displayed. When the determination result is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 determines in step S1763 whether or not the lower lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display is displayed. If the lower rip, cross-up rip, irregular bell, or RT1 transition symbol display is not displayed (NO), the sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of the lower lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1763 to step S1764, and will be described later with reference to FIG. 126. After performing the processing at the end of ART, this subroutine is terminated. In this way, the 7-display navigation data is displayed, but if the pressing order is mistaken or the rip that shifts to RT1 is displayed, the normal game is shifted. In addition, if the push order is missed, or if a symbol combination that shifts to RT0 or 1 is displayed, the game is shifted to the normal game.

[Processing during ART addition state 2]
FIG. 125 is a flowchart showing the ART addition state processing 2 called in step S1728 of FIG. 123.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a rip during RT3 (step S1781). If the internal winning combination is not a rip during RT3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1781 to step S1786. On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is the rip during RT3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1781 to step S1782 and determines whether or not the 7 rips are displayed navigation data. ..

If 7 rips are not displayed navigation data (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1782 to step S1786. On the other hand, when the navigation data displays 7 rips (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1782 to step S1783 to determine whether or not the 7 rips are displayed.

If the 7-rip display is not performed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S783 to step S1786. On the other hand, in the case of 7 rip display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from 1783 to step S1784, refers to the 7 navigation stock value lottery table (FIG. 59) for the ART addition state, and performs the main control (main). The 7 navigation stock value is determined based on the presence or absence of the lock (controlled by the control circuit 71).

Then, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine after adding the determined 7 navigation stock values (step S1785).

On the other hand, when the determination result that the internal winning combination is not the rip in RT3 is obtained in the process of step S1781 (NO), the determination result that 7 rips are not displayed in the process of step S1782 is not the navigation data. (NO), or when the determination result that the 7-rip display is not obtained is obtained in the process of step S1783 (NO), the sub CPU 81 has a lower lip, a cross-up lip, and an anomaly in step S1786. It is determined whether or not the bell or the RT1 transition symbol display is displayed.

If the lower rip, cross-up rip, irregular bell, or RT1 transition symbol display is not displayed (NO), the sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in the case of the lower lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1786 to step S1787, and will be described later with reference to FIG. 126. This subroutine is terminated after the processing at the end of ART is performed. In this way, the 7-display navigation data is displayed, but if the pressing order is mistaken or the rip that shifts to RT1 is displayed, the normal game is shifted.

[Processing at the end of ART]
FIG. 126 is a flowchart showing an ART end-time process called in step S1764 of FIG. 124 or step S1787 of FIG. 125.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is save data (step S1801). When there is save data (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1801 to step S1802, sets the ART preparation state, and then sets the load data at ART restart according to the save data (step S1803). End this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that there is no save data is obtained in the process of step S1801 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1801 to step S1804 to set the normal state. Further, "normal" is set as the mode (step S1805). The process of setting "normal" as the mode may be determined by lottery.

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines the number of released games according to the mode and the set value with reference to the release game number lottery table (FIG. 35) (step S1806), and refers to the fake release game number lottery table (FIG. 36). Then, the number of fake release games is determined according to the mode and the set value (step S1807), and further, the number of development effect ceilings according to the set value is referred to with reference to the development effect ceiling lottery table (FIG. 40) for the end of ART. Is determined (step S1808). After the process of step S1808, the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

[Processing during normal game 2]
FIG. 127 is a flowchart showing the normal in-game process 2 called in step S1705 of FIG. 122.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the chance zone 2 (step S1831). If it is in the chance zone 2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1831 to step S1832, performs the chance zone 2 middle process 2 described later with reference to FIG. 128, and then performs this subroutine. finish.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the process in step S1831 is not in the chance zone 2 is obtained (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1831 to step S1833 and is in the chance zone 3? Determine if not. If it is not in the chance zone 3 (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the user is in the chance zone 3 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1833 to step S1834, and performs the process 2 in the chance zone 3 which will be described later with reference to FIG. 129. After that, this subroutine is terminated.

By executing this normal in-game process 2, it is possible to prevent the transition to RT2 even though the navigation is not performed.

[Chance Zone 2 Medium Processing 2]
FIG. 128 is a flowchart showing the process 2 in the chance zone 2 called in step S1832 of FIG. 127.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT2 game state transition navigation data is set (step S1851). If the RT2 game state transition navigation data is not set (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the navigation data for RT2 game state transition is set (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1851 to step S1852 to determine whether or not the RT2 transition lip display is displayed. If the RT2 transition lip display is not displayed (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the case of the RT2 transition lip display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1852 to step S1853, sets the chance zone 3 in the next game, and then ends this subroutine.

[Chance Zone 3 Medium Processing 2]
FIG. 129 is a flowchart showing the process 2 in the chance zone 3 called in step S1834 of FIG. 127.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is a rip during RT2 (step S1871). If the internal winning combination is not a rip during RT2 (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1871 to step S1875.

On the other hand, when the internal winning combination is the rip during RT2 (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1871 to step S1872, and determines whether or not the 7 rips are displayed navigation data. 7 When the rip is not the displayed navigation data (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1872 to step S1875.

On the other hand, when the navigation data displays 7 rips (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1872 to step S1873 to determine whether or not the 7 rips are displayed. 7 If the rip display is not performed (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1873 to step S1875.

On the other hand, in the case of 7-rip display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1873 to step S1874, sets the ART preparation state, and then ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, when the determination result that the internal winning combination is not the rip during RT2 is obtained in the process of step S1871 (NO), it is determined that the navigation data is not the navigation data in which 7 rips are displayed in the process of step S1872. When the result is obtained (NO), or when the determination result that the 7-rip display is not obtained is obtained in the process of step S1873 (NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the lower lip, the cross-up lip, and the cross-up lip in step S1875. It is determined whether or not it is an irregular bell or an RT1 transition symbol display. If the lower rip, cross-up rip, irregular bell, or RT1 transition symbol display is not displayed (NO), the sub-CPU 81 ends this subroutine.

On the other hand, in the case of the lower lip, the cross-up lip, the irregular bell, or the RT1 transition symbol display (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1875 to step S1876, sets the normal state, and then sets the chance zone. 3 Determine whether or not the number of continuous games is "0".

When the number of chance zone 3 continuous games is "0" (YES), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when the number of continuous games in the chance zone 3 is not "0" (NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1877 to step S1878 and refers to the fake release game number lottery table (FIG. 36). After setting the number of fake release games according to the mode and the set value, this subroutine ends.

[Processing when input status command is received]
FIG. 130 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving an input state command called in step S768 of the effect content determination process shown in FIG. 99.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in a non-gaming state (step S1891). If it is not in the non-gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, in the non-gaming state (YES) (specifically, when there is no medal insertion and start operation and no command reception thereof), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to steps S1891 to S1892. It is determined whether or not there is a history display request. The history display request can be determined when the player operates the input button 101 (FIG. 5) to transmit a command by operating the input button 101 from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. can.

If there is no history display request (NO), the sub CPU 81 ends this subroutine. On the other hand, when there is a history display request (YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process from step S1892 to step S1893, generates history display data from the history storage data, and then ends this subroutine.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to those described above.

In addition to the pachislot machine 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Further, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-mentioned operation of the pachislot machine 1 is pseudo-executed for a home-use game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or other recording medium can be used as the recording medium for recording the game program.

Regarding the winning of the bonus (including the winning to other advantageous states), if the continuous production does not occur in the conventional gaming machine notified by the continuous production, the expectation of the winning of the bonus is relatively high. Since it becomes low, if such a period continues for a long time, there is a problem that the player feels tired of the game and stops the game.
Of course, it is conceivable to increase the frequency of continuous production, but in this case, it becomes difficult to know which continuous production has a high degree of expectation, and as a result, the interest of the game is lowered.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can always give a player a sense of expectation.
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can always give a player a sense of expectation.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 sub ROM
83 sub RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can shift from a normal state to a specific state when a predetermined period of time has been determined.
In some cases, a precursory effect suggesting a transition to the specific state may be executed.
An identifier including a first identifier for deciding to perform a normal production group lottery and a second identifier for continuing to determine the production content from the same production group for a predetermined number of games are associated with each other. The precursor effect can be executed based on the identifier determined by the scenario number given and the number of precursor games digested .
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of stages related to an effect, wherein the identifier further includes a third identifier for determining an effect for changing the stage.

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