JP6909335B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

In such a gaming machine, when a start operation is detected, a lottery process using random numbers (hereinafter referred to as "internal lottery process") is performed on the program, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter, "internal winning combination") is performed. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the timing of the stop operation. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped and the combination of symbols related to the establishment of the winning is displayed, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the combination of the symbols. As an example of the privilege given to the player, the payout of the game medium (medals, etc.) and the operation of the re-game (hereinafter, also referred to as "replay") in which the internal lottery process is performed again without consuming the game medium. , The operation of a bonus game that increases the chances of paying out game media, etc. can be mentioned.

Further, some gaming machines, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, display the content of the error on the error display LED (7-segment LED) to notify when an error related to the progress of the game occurs. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-300771

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to notify an error that has occurred in a unit related to the production of a game included in the gaming machine.
Further, it is desired that the gaming state managed by the first control unit and the effect executed by the second control unit are matched.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of matching a gaming state managed by a first control unit with an effect executed by a second control unit in consideration of the actual situation in the prior art. It is in.

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

A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S described later) for detecting a start operation by a player, and
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process described later) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors 61L, 61C described later) which are composed of a plurality of display columns and variablely display a symbol based on the detection of a start operation by the start operation detecting means. , 61R) and
A stop operation detection means (for example, a stop switch 17S described later) that detects a stop operation by the player, and
A first control unit (for example, a main control circuit 41 described later) that controls the progress of the game, and
A second control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 described later) that controls the production of the game is provided.
The first control unit
A game state transition means for shifting a plurality of game states (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes an RT control process described later) and
When the start operation detecting means detects a start operation, the second control unit is notified that the condition for shifting from the predetermined gaming state to the other gaming state is satisfied among the plurality of gaming states. Condition notification means (for example, the main CPU 51 that executes the start command transmission process described later) and
A game lock generation means (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes a game lock process described later) that generates a game lock when the game state transition means shifts from the predetermined game state to another game state.
A game lock occurrence notification means (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes an RT end lock command transmission process (start) in the RT control process described later) for notifying the second control unit of the occurrence of the game lock after the stop operation. Have,
The second control unit
Performing a specific effect during the predetermined gaming state,
Regardless of whether the notification from the condition notification means is received or the notification from the game lock occurrence notification means is received, the specific effect is terminated in response to the stop of the variation display. A featured gaming machine.

In addition, a gaming machine having the above configuration
The first control unit
A game lock termination means for terminating the game lock,
After the notification by the game lock occurrence notification means is given, the game lock end notification means for notifying the second control unit of the end of the game lock (for example, the RT end lock command transmission process (for example, in the RT control process described later) A main CPU 51) that executes (end) may be further provided.

According to the present invention, it is possible to match the gaming state managed by the first control unit with the effect executed by the second control unit.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance composition example in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the appearance composition example of the upper part in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It shows the internal structure in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention, and is the perspective view in the state which the front door is opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the circuit provided in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the auxiliary control circuit in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol arrangement table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 1) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 2) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol combination table (the 3) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the bonus operation time table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the RT transition table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one RT0 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for two RT0 gaming states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 RT0 gaming states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one RT1 gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for two RT1 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 RT1 gaming states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one RT2 game state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for two RT2 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 RT2 game states in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one piece of RT3 game state between BB1 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB1 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 pieces of RT3 game state between BB1 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one piece of RT3 game state between BB2 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB2 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 pieces of RT3 game state between BB2 flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for one piece of RT3 game state between MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for two pieces of RT3 game states between MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for 3 pieces of RT3 game state between MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for RB gaming state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal lottery table for a CB game state in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table for a bonus in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 1) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 2) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (No. 3) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal winning combination determination table (the 4) for small combination / replay in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the number selection table for turning cylinder stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reel stop initial setting table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the first stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the control change table at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop table for the 2nd and 3rd stop at the time of forward push in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the irregular push stop table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pull-in priority table selection table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pull-in priority table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search order table for CB in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the play lock lottery table for ordinary use in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock lottery table for BB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game lock lottery table for MB flags in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the weight addition lottery table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol correspondence winning operation flag data table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock type change table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the display combination storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation stop button storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pressing order storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol code storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pull-in priority data storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game lock flag storage area in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the winning combination and the stop order in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the command transmitted from the main control circuit to the sub-control circuit in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the correspondence table of the production flag and an abbreviation in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lock effect pattern determination table in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (RT0 game state, unexploded ordnance) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (RT0 game state, breeze) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (RT3 game state, unexploded ordnance) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table (RT3 game state, breeze) in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the sound list in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a main flowchart which shows the processing example of the main control circuit of the gaming machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the medal acceptance / start check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the internal lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock lottery processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop initial setting process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the weight processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel rotation start processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the pull-in priority order storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the pull-in priority table selection process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the symbol code storage process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the reel stop control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the stop button detection processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the slide piece number determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd and 3rd stop processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line change bit check process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the line mask data change processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the priority pull-in control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the control change processing after the 2nd stop in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game lock processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of RT control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus end check processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the bonus operation check processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the interrupt process controlled by the main CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the effect content determination process in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing at the time of receiving a reel stop command in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the display command reception processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the WIN lamp control processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the non-operation command reception processing in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the sound control task in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the lamp control task in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation monitoring task in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the error notification function in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the error notification function in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification mode of the lock effect pattern in one Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, a pachi-slot machine, which is a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 107.
In the present embodiment, the pachi-slot machine having a function of operating the replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”), which is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay becomes higher than the normal time when a specific symbol combination is displayed, is used. explain.

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

When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever 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 lottery means draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination. The main control circuit, which will be described later, is responsible for this internal lottery means. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, and bonus operation are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "loss". Is provided.

Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is pressed by the player, the reel stop control means controls to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. conduct. The reel stop control means is carried by a main control circuit described later.

In pachislot, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from the time when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is referred to as the "number of sliding pieces". When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 1 symbol.

When the internal winning combination that allows the combination display of the symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually sets the combination of the symbols within the specified time of 190 msec (4 frames of the symbols) on the winning determination line. Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible along. Further, the reel stop control means is specified for one or more reels, for example, when the challenge bonus (CB) which is a second type special accessory and the middle bonus (MB) which continuously operates the CB are operated. Within the time of 75 msec (for one symbol), the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line. Further, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop it.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to the winning. The winning determination means is carried by the main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that the prize is related to the prize, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a medal. In pachislot, the above series of flows is performed as one game.

Further, in the pachislot machine, in the series of flows described above, various effects are performed by using the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speaker, or a combination thereof.

When the start lever is operated, 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 determines by lottery what to execute this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. A sub-control circuit, which will be described later, is responsible for determining the content of the effect.

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

<Structure of pachislot>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine 1.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing the external structure of the upper part of the pachislot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a for accommodating a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that can be opened and closed with respect to the cabinet 2a.
Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one side handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess for carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. On the surface of the sheet material, a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction. Further, the reel body is provided with a reel backlight 300 that irradiates the back surface of the sheet material with light (see FIG. 6). The reel backlight 300 is controlled by a sub-control circuit 42 described later to turn on and off.

The front door 2b includes a door body 9 and a front panel 10.
The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable by using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end portion of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachislot machine 1.

The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9. The front panel 10 and the door body 9 are provided with display windows 4L, 4C, 4R that penetrate the pachislot machine 1 in the front-rear direction and display patterns drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Hereinafter, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are referred to as a left display window 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R, respectively.

The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are covered with a transparent member of the front panel 10, such as an acrylic plate. The display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are provided at positions that overlap with the arrangement areas of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and are located in front of the three reels (player side). It is provided in. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are continuously arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is stopped. It is set to a size that can display one pattern. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, upper, middle, and lower regions are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each region.

The front panel 10 is provided with a lamp group 21 composed of various lamps controlled by a sub-control circuit 42 described later. As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp group 21 is composed of a reel upper lamp 211 composed of a light emitting diode (hereinafter, may be referred to as “LED”) or the like, an upper lamp 212, and a WIN lamp 213, and has a pattern corresponding to the effect content. Then, the light is turned on and off.

The reel upper lamp 211 is composed of reel upper lamps 211L, 211C, 2113R located above each of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and each of them can be turned on and off separately.

The WIN lamp 213 can display any of the display combinations "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1", and "C_BAR2" described later, that is, the bonus is won. It is a lamp that notifies you of what you have done by lighting. The WIN lamp 213 is provided on the right side of the front panel 10.

Further, on the left side of the front panel 10, three BET lamps 8 arranged in the vertical direction are provided. The three BET lamps 8 are controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 described later. The number of lighting of the three BET lamps 8 indicates the number of medals used in one game.

In this embodiment, the number of medals used in one game is set to 1 to 3. For example, when the number of medals used in one game is set to "1", one BET lamp 8 (for example, the BET lamp 8 located at the bottom) lights up, and the other BET lamp 8 (one in the middle). The BET lamp 8) located at the top goes out.

Below the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the front panel 10, a credit display 201 and a payout display 202 constituting a sub 7-segment display 200 (see FIG. 6) controlled by a sub control circuit 42 described later , The acquired number display 203 is provided.
The credit display 201 is composed of a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a two-digit number, and displays the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits).

The payout display 202 is composed of a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a two-digit number, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege in the unit game (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts).
The acquired number display 203 is composed of a 7-segment LED capable of displaying a 3-digit number, and displays the total number of medals paid out to the player in the bonus game.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has an error notification function for notifying various errors by using the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203. Details of the error notification function will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 2, a pedestal portion 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R) to be operated by the player.

The medal slot 13 is provided to receive medals dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. The medals received from the medal slot 13 are used for one game up to a preset number of medals (for example, 3), and the amount exceeding the preset number of medals is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Can be done (so-called credit function).

The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided to determine the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to be used for one game. The MAX bet button 14 is provided with a lamp that is controlled by a sub-control circuit 42 described later and lights up in red or blue. In the present embodiment, the red lighting of the MAX bet button 14 indicates that the operation on the MAX bet button 14 is invalid. Further, the blue lighting of the MAX bet button 14 indicates that the operation to the MAX bet button 14 is effective.
Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside.

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

Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a main 7-segment display 6 composed of a 7-segment LED. The main 7-segment display 6 plays the game, the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of payouts), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits), and the number of credits. Information such as the number of inserted medals (hereinafter referred to as the number of BETs) is digitally displayed. In addition, the main segment display 6 notifies various errors. Details of the error notification of the main segment display 6 will be described later.

A medal payout outlet 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R, and the like are provided at the lower part of the door body 9. The medal payout outlet 18 guides the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 33, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 18. Further, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound effects such as sound effects and music corresponding to the content of the production.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1.

The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side open. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

Three reels (left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R) are provided in the central portion of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 4, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor (one of the stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 5) described later via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. ..

A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of accommodating a large number of medals and ejecting them one by one is provided in the lower portion of the cabinet 2a. Further, on one side of the hopper 33 (on the left side in the example shown in FIG. 4) in the cabinet 2a, a power supply device 34 for supplying necessary power to each device included in the pachi-slot machine 1 is provided.

A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) described later is provided on the upper portion of the front door 2b on the back surface side (the portion opposite to the display screen side). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of an effect by displaying an image or the like. The specific configuration of the sub-control circuit 42 will be described later.

Further, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device that selects whether or not the material, shape, and the like of medals inserted from the outside are appropriate via the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2), and the hopper 33 determines that the medals are appropriate. I will guide you to. Further, although not shown in FIG. 4, a medal sensor 35S (see FIG. 5) for detecting that an appropriate medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 4, in the vicinity of the sub-board 32, a cooling device 84 for cooling the sub-CPU 81 described later included in the sub-board 32 and a thermo sensor 85 for detecting the temperature of the sub-CPU 81 (FIG. 6). See).

The cooling device 84 is composed of a cooling fan. When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 81 acquires (detects) the rotation speed of the cooling fan for one second. The sub-board case (not shown) for accommodating the sub-board 32 is provided with a slit at the mounting position of the cooling device 84 to dissipate the heat of the sub CPU 81 to the outside of the sub-board case.
The thermosensor 85 is mounted in close contact with the sub CPU 81 of the sub board 32. The sub CPU 81 acquires (detects) the temperature detected by the thermo sensor 85 at a predetermined cycle.

<Circuit configuration of pachislot>
Next, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 5 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1. FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram showing an internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

The pachi-slot machine 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub control circuit 42, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these circuits.

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

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

The main ROM 52 stores control programs for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, data tables such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. .. The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing a control program.

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

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

The stop switch 17S shows a specific example of the stop operation detecting means according to the present invention, in which each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation). ) Is detected. The start switch 16S shows a specific example of the start operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The checkout switch 14S detects that the checkout button has been pressed by the player.

The medal sensor 35S shows a specific example of the insertion operation detecting means according to the present invention, and detects that the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the selector 35. Further, the bet switch 12S detects that the bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15) has been pressed by the player.

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

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

Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, and 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of pulse outputs and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. Further, the driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Then, each time a pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.
The three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R show a specific example of the variation display means according to the present invention.

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

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

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

The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the main 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged to the outside from the hopper 33 has reached a predetermined number of payouts. Further, an external terminal board 18S is connected to the main control circuit 41. The main control circuit 41 is connected to the hall computer or the calling device 100 via the external terminal board 18S.

[Sub-control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. .. The sub-control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, and a sub RAM 83, as shown in FIG. Further, the sub-control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, a D / A (Digital to Analog) converter 92, and an amplifier 93.

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

Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. In the control program stored in the program storage area, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, an effect random value is extracted, and an effect content (effect data) is determined. Programs such as an effect registration task for registration, a lamp control task for controlling the light output by the lamp group 21, and a sound control task for controlling the sound output by the speakers 20L and 20R are included.

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

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub control circuit 42 includes a reel backlight 300, a sub 7-segment display 200, speakers 20L and 20R, a lamp group 21, a MAX bet button 14 (lamp), and a cooling device 84. Peripheral devices such as the BET lamp 8 are connected. That is, the operation of these peripheral devices is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42. Further, a thermo sensor 85 is connected to the sub control circuit 42.

In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, D / A converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM by the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 81 performs a lock effect by turning on and off the reel backlight 300 as described later. Further, the sub CPU 81 controls the sub 7-segment display 200 to display various information (including information indicating the content of the error that has occurred as described later).

<Structure of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 54.

[Design arrangement table]
First, the symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The symbol arrangement table is data that specifies the position of each symbol in each rotation direction of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, and the type of the symbol arranged at each position (hereinafter, symbol code (in FIG. 7). (Refer to the symbol code table of)) and stipulate the correspondence with.

In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the position of the symbol of each reel arranged in the middle region in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is defined as "0". Then, in each reel, "0" to "20" corresponding to the symbol counter are set as symbol positions in the order of proceeding in the reel rotation direction (arrow A direction in FIG. 7) with reference to the symbol position "0". Assigned to a symbol.

That is, by referring to the value of the symbol counter ("0" to "20") and the symbol arrangement table, it is displayed in the upper, middle and lower regions of each reel in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C and 4R. It is possible to specify the type of the symbol that is being used. For example, when the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the left reel 3L is "7", the upper, middle, and lower regions of the left reel 3L in the frame of the display window 4 have the symbol position "8" "8", respectively. The symbols corresponding to "Don 1", "Bell 2" at the symbol position "7", and "Replay" at the symbol position "6" are displayed.

[Design combination table]
Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. The symbol combination table defines the correspondence between the combination of symbols predetermined according to the type of privilege, the display combination (storage area), and the number of payouts.

In the present embodiment, if the combination of symbols displayed by the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R along the effective line matches the combination of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, it is determined as a prize. NS. Then, when it is determined that the prize is won, the player is given benefits such as paying out medals and operating the replay.

In the pachislot machine 1 of the present embodiment, five lines, a top line, a center line, a bottom line, a cross-up line, and a cross-down line, are set as effective lines. The top line is a virtual line connecting the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the center line is a virtual line connecting the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line is a virtual line connecting the lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. The cross-up line is a virtual line connecting the lower part of the left display window 4L, the middle part of the middle display window 4C, and the upper part of the right display window 4R, and the crossdown line is the upper part of the left display window 4L and the middle part of the middle display window 4C. , A virtual line connecting the lower part of the right display window 4R.

If the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified in the symbol combination table, a so-called "loss" occurs. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "loss" is not specified in the symbol combination table, so that the combination of the symbols corresponding to the "loss" is specified.

In this embodiment, in addition to the "loss" when none of the symbol combinations specified in the symbol combination table matches, the symbol combination table is provided with an item of "loss" (see FIG. 10). ). In the present embodiment, the "missing" symbol combination defined in the symbol combination table is "blank-blank-blank".

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

Further, the data of the "storage area" in the display combination column is data for designating the display combination storage area (see FIG. 55 described later) in which the corresponding display combination is stored. In this embodiment, 14 display combination storage areas are provided. Then, in the present embodiment, the display combinations having the same bit pattern (1 byte data pattern) and different contents are managed as different display combinations due to the difference in the "storage area".

The numerical value described in the payout number column in the symbol combination table represents the number of medals to be paid out to the player. In the combination of symbols to which a numerical value of 1 or more is given as the data of the "number of payouts", the same number of medals as the numerical value is paid out.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals is three, and the display roles are "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4". , "C_Control Ice" is determined, and 10 medals are paid out. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the number of medals inserted is one, and the display roles are "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4". , "C_7 Bell 1"-"C_7 Bell 4", "C_7 Ice 1", "C_7 Ice 2", "C_CD Bell 1"-"C_CD Bell 18", "C_Irregular Bell 1"-"C_Irregular Bell 8" If any of these is decided, 10 medals will be paid out.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of medals inserted is two, and the display roles are "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", and "C_ANY cherry 1". "C_ANY Cherry 5", "C_Normal Cherry 1"-"C_Normal Cherry 20", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1" , "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", "C_CD Bell 1"-"C_CD Bell 18", "C_Irregular Bell 1"-"C_Irregular Bell 8" If one of them is decided, 15 medals will be paid out. On the other hand, when the number of medals inserted is two and "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" are determined as display roles, 14 medals are paid out. Is done.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as display roles, "C_normal replay 1", "C_normal replay 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", "C_special lip 2", "C_cherry lip" "Or" C_CT Lip 1 "to" C_CT Lip 8 "is determined, the replay (replay) is activated.

[Bonus activation table]
Next, the bonus operating table will be described with reference to FIG. The bonus operation time table is data stored in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), the bonus end number counter, the game possible number counter, and the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 53 when the bonus is activated. Is stipulated.

The game status flag is data for identifying the type of bonus game in which the operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a big bonus and a middle bonus are provided as the types of bonus games. The big bonus is a so-called type 1 special accessory continuous operation device, and is hereinafter referred to as "BB". While the BB is being activated, the regular bonus is being activated continuously. The regular bonus is a so-called first-class special character, and is hereinafter referred to as "RB".

The middle bonus is a so-called continuous operation device for a special character of the second kind, and is hereinafter referred to as "MB". While the MB is activated, the challenge bonus is activated continuously. The challenge bonus is a so-called type 2 special character, and is hereinafter referred to as "CB".

The bonus end number counter is data for managing whether or not the specified number (payout number) that triggers the end of the bonus game has been reached. In the present embodiment, the operation of the BB1 started with the display of "C_Don 1" or "C_Don 2" ends when the medals reaching the specified number "344" are paid out. Further, the operation of BB2, which is started when the display of "C_red 7" is triggered, ends when the medals reaching the specified number "344" are paid out. On the other hand, the operation of the MB started with the display of "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" ends when the medals reaching the specified number "105" are paid out.

That is, the numerical value specified by the bonus operation table is stored in the bonus end number counter, and the subtraction is performed through the operation of the bonus. As a result, the operation of the corresponding bonus ends on condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is updated to "0".

In the present embodiment, the BB1 that is started when the display of "C_Don 1" and "C_Don 2" is displayed is managed by the same flag. Further, the MB started when the display of "C_BAR1" and "C_BAR2" is displayed is managed by the same flag. However, the BB started when the display of "C_Don 1" and the BB started when the display of "C_Don 2" may be managed by individual flags. Further, the MB started when the display of "C_BAR1" is triggered and the MB started when the display of "C_BAR2" may be triggered may be managed by individual flags.

The playable number counter is data for managing the number of remaining games that can be played in the operation of "RB" or "CB", that is, the so-called playable number of times. The winning count counter is data for managing the number of remaining games in which a combination of symbols related to winning can be displayed in one regular bonus (RB) game, that is, the so-called winning count.

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

In the present embodiment, four types of RT game states are provided, from the RT0 game state to the RT3 game state, in which the types of internal winning combinations of the replay and the winning probabilities thereof are different from each other. Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is won as the internal winning combination, RT The gaming state shifts from the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state. Further, when the combination of the symbols corresponding to "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is displayed, the RT gaming state is interrupted.

When the BB game state ends, the RT game state is restarted as the RT1 game state, and when the MB game state ends, the RT game state is restarted as the RT0 game state. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is stopped and displayed, the RT gaming state shifts from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the winning "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" in the RT1 game state are defined as transition replays.

Further, when 20G (game) is digested in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the RT gaming state shifts to the RT0 gaming state. That is, the condition for ending the RT1 game state of the present embodiment is that the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is stopped and displayed, or that the specified number of games (20G) have been digested in the RT1 game state. A specific example of a specific condition according to the invention is shown.

In this embodiment, the RT game state is interrupted when a combination of symbols corresponding to "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is displayed. did. However, when a combination of symbols corresponding to "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is displayed, the RT gaming state is changed from the RT3 gaming state. It may be possible to shift to the RT gaming state (for example, the RT4 gaming state). In this case, it is in the BB (RB) gaming state and the RT4 gaming state, or in the MB (CB) gaming state and the RT4 gaming state.

The internal winning combination "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" and "C_BAR2" indicate a specific example of the special internal winning combination according to the present invention.
In the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) controls the transition of the RT gaming state with reference to the RT transition table.

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

Specifically, when the RT0 game state and the number of inserted medals is "1", the internal lottery table for one RT0 game state is used, and "6" is set as the number of lottery. When the RT0 game state and the number of inserted medals is "2", the internal lottery table for two RT0 game states is used, and "6" is set as the number of lottery. Further, when the RT0 game state and the number of inserted medals is "3", the internal lottery table for three RT0 game states is used, and "20" is set as the number of lottery.

Further, in the RT1 game state, an internal lottery table for one RT1 game state, an internal lottery table for two RT1 game states, or an internal lottery table for three RT1 game states is used depending on the number of medals inserted. In the RT2 game state, an internal lottery table for one RT2 game state, an internal lottery table for two RT2 game states, or an internal lottery table for three RT2 game states is used depending on the number of medals inserted.

Further, in the RT3 game state, the lottery table is selected between the flags of any bonus and according to the number of medals inserted. The period between the flags is the period from when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won until the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed. Between the BB1 flags, the period from when "C_Don 1" or "C_Don 2" is determined as the internal winning combination until the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_Don 1" or "C_Don 2" is stopped and displayed. Is. For example, when the number of medals inserted is "1" between the BB1 flags, the internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between the BB1 flags is used, and "3" is set as the number of lottery.

The period between the BB2 flags is the period from when "C_red 7" is determined as the internal winning combination until the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_red 7" is stopped and displayed. For example, when the number of medals inserted is "2" between the BB2 flags, the internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between the BB2 flags is used, and "3" is set as the number of lottery.

The interval between the MB flags is the period from when "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is determined as the internal winning combination until the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" is stopped and displayed. For example, when the number of medals inserted is "3" between the MB flags, the internal lottery table for the three RT3 game states between the MB flags is used, and "10" is set as the number of lottery.

In the RB game state, the internal lottery table for the RB game state is used, and "3" is set as the number of lottery. Then, in the CB game state, the internal lottery table for the CB game state is used, and "1" is set as the number of lottery. When the internal lottery table for the CB game state is used, all the small winning combinations (internal winning combination related to the payout of medals) are determined as the internal winning combination.

In the present embodiment, the number of medals inserted in the bonus game (RB game state and CB game state) is set to "2". Further, the number of medals inserted during the RT0 game state to the RT3 game state is set to "1" to "3". In the RT0 game state to the RT3 game state excluding the bonus game, the player can select which of "1" to "3" the number of medals to be inserted for each unit game.

[Internal lottery table]
Next, the internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 33.
The internal lottery table includes a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer associated with the winning numbers in each RT gaming state, RB gaming state, and CB gaming state, and a lottery when each winning number is determined. Specify the correspondence with the value.

In addition, the lottery value is defined for each setting (settings 1 to 6) for adjusting the expected value of the internal winning such as a preset bonus or small winning combination. This setting is changed using, for example, a reset switch (not shown) and a setting key switch (not shown).

In the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, random numbers extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 65535" are sequentially subtracted by lottery values defined according to each winning number. and. An internal lottery is performed by determining whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred). In other words, it means that the winning number when the subtraction result is negative (“digits” occur) is won.

Therefore, in the internal lottery process of the present embodiment, 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 (random number denominator: 65536)".

FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for one RT0 gaming state. The internal lottery table for one RT0 game state is a table that is referred to when the RT0 game state and the number of medals inserted is "1", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for one RT0 game state, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for two RT0 gaming states. The internal lottery table for two RT0 game states is a table that is referred to when the RT0 game state and the number of medals inserted is "2", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two RT0 game states, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery table for three RT0 gaming states. The internal lottery table for three RT0 game states is a table that is referred to when the RT0 game state and the number of medals inserted is "3", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 20. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three RT0 game states, the probability of winning the winning number "15" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8930/65536.

FIG. 17 shows an internal lottery table for one RT1 game state. The internal lottery table for one RT1 game state is a table that is referred to when the RT1 game state and the number of medals inserted is "1", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for one RT1 game state, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8979/65536.

FIG. 18 shows an internal lottery table for two RT1 gaming states. The internal lottery table for two RT1 game states is a table that is referred to when the RT1 game state and the number of medals inserted is "2", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two RT1 game states, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8979/65536.

FIG. 19 shows an internal lottery table for three RT1 gaming states. The internal lottery table for three RT1 game states is a table that is referred to when the RT1 game state and the number of medals inserted is "3", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 21. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three RT1 game states, the probability of winning the winning number "15" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 25576/65536.

FIG. 20 shows an internal lottery table for one RT2 game state. The internal lottery table for one RT2 game state is a table that is referred to when the RT2 game state and the number of medals inserted is "1", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for one RT2 game state, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8980/65536.

FIG. 21 shows an internal lottery table for two RT2 game states. The internal lottery table for two RT2 game states is a table that is referred to when the RT2 game state and the number of medals inserted is "2", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 6. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two RT2 game states, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8980/65536.

FIG. 22 shows an internal lottery table for three RT2 game states. The internal lottery table for three RT2 game states is a table that is referred to when the RT2 game state and the number of medals inserted is "3", and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 21. There is. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three RT1 game states, the probability of winning the winning number "15" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8978/65536.

FIG. 23 shows an internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB1 flags. The internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB1 flags and the number of inserted medals is "1", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB1 flags, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 24 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB1 flags. The internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB1 flags and the number of medals inserted is "2", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB1 flags, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 25 shows an internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between BB1 flags. The internal lottery table for 3 RT3 game states between BB1 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB1 flags and the number of medals inserted is "3", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 10. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between BB1 flags, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

FIG. 26 shows an internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB2 flags. The internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB2 flags and the number of medals inserted is "1", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between BB2 flags, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 27 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB2 flags. The internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB2 flags and the number of medals inserted is "2", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between BB2 flags, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 28 shows an internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between BB2 flags. The internal lottery table for 3 RT3 game states between BB2 flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between BB2 flags and the number of medals inserted is "3", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 10. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between BB2 flags, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

FIG. 29 shows an internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between MB flags. The internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between MB flags and the number of medals inserted is "1", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for one RT3 game state between MB flags, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 30 shows an internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between MB flags. The internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between MB flags and the number of medals inserted is "2", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for two RT3 game states between MB flags, the probability of winning the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 8981/65536.

FIG. 31 shows an internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between MB flags. The internal lottery table for 3 RT3 game states between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state between MB flags and the number of medals inserted is "3", and according to the winning numbers 1 to 10. The lottery value is specified. For example, with reference to the internal lottery table for three RT3 game states between MB flags, the probability of winning the winning number "4" (abbreviated as "F_normal lip") in setting 6 is 4489/65536.

FIG. 32 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. The internal lottery table for the RB game state is a table referred to in the RB game state, and the lottery value is defined according to the winning numbers 1 to 3. For example, when the internal lottery table for the RB game state is referred to, the probability that the winning number "2" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell A") is won is 59388/65536.

FIG. 33 shows an internal lottery table for the CB gaming state. This internal lottery table for the CB game state is a table referred to in the CB game state, and the lottery value is defined according to the winning number 1. For example, when the internal lottery table for the CB game state is referred to, the probability that the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_CB small winning combination") is won is 65536/65536. That is, in the CB game state, the winning number "1" (abbreviated as "F_CB small role") is always won.

[Internal winning combination decision table]
Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 38.
The internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the data pointer and the internal winning combination. That is, when the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

The "internal winning combination" in the internal winning combination determination table is data for identifying a combination of symbols on the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, which allows display along the effective line. The "internal winning combination" is represented by 1-byte data in the same manner as the "display combination" in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, and is a symbol unique to each bit in the 1-byte data. Combinations are assigned. The "○" mark in the internal winning combination determination table indicates the winning internal winning combination in the acquired data pointer.

When the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are "0", the content of the "internal winning combination" is "missing", which is the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 8 to 10. Indicates that the display of all symbol combinations specified by is not permitted.

FIG. 34 shows an internal winning combination determination table for bonuses. The bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game for the bonus data pointers "1" to "3". That is, the bonus internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the bonus data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game. As shown in FIG. 34, for example, when "1" is acquired as a bonus data pointer, "C_Don 1" and "C_Don 2" are duplicated as internal winning combinations.

FIGS. 35 to 38 show an internal winning combination determination table for small combination / replay. The small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the small winning combination and the internal winning combination related to the replay (replay) for the small combination / replay data pointers "1" to "16". That is, the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals or the internal winning combination related to the operation of the replay.

For example, when "2" is acquired as a data pointer for a small role / replay, "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", and "C_cherry lip" are used as internal winning combinations. , "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" are duplicated and won (see FIG. 38). When the abbreviation "F_JAC Lip" is determined, "C_Normal Lip 1", "C_Normal Lip 2", "C_Maintenance Lip", "C_Special Lip 1", and "C_Special" are used as internal winning roles. "Rip 2", "C_Cherry Lip", "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" are duplicated and won.

The internal winning combination "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" indicate a specific example of a specific internal winning combination according to the present invention, and the internal winning combination "C_maintenance lip" is A specific example of a predetermined internal winning combination according to the present invention is shown.

[Number selection table for stopping the rotation]
Next, the number selection table for stopping the rotation of the cylinder will be described with reference to FIG. 39.
The rotation stop number selection table defines the correspondence between the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the rotation stop number. The rotation cylinder stop number is data used when acquiring various data required in the reel stop initial setting process described later.

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

The rotation stop number selection table of the present embodiment defines a different rotation stop number for each small combination / replay data pointer, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the rotation stop number selection table according to the present invention, the same rotation stop number may be specified for different small winning combination / replay data pointers to reduce data.

[Reel stop initialization table]
Next, the reel stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. 40.
The reel stop initial setting table defines the correspondence between the spinning stop number and various data used in the pull-in priority table selection process described later and the determination process of the number of sliding pieces of each reel described later. Specifically, the reel stop initial setting table includes a rotation stop number, a pull-in priority table selection table number, a pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, and forward push. The correspondence between the initial table change data and the table selection data at the time of irregular pressing is specified.

The pull-in priority table selection table number and the pull-in priority table number are data used in the pull-in priority table selection process. For example, if the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the turning cylinder stop number is specified in the reel stop initial setting table, it corresponds to the pull-in priority table number specified in the pull-in priority table (see FIG. 46). Data related to the priority of the display combination can be acquired.

If the pull-in priority table number corresponding to the rotation stop number is not specified in the reel stop initial setting table, the pull-in priority table selection table is selected with reference to the pull-in priority table selection table (see FIG. 45). The pull-in priority table number corresponding to the table number is determined.

The forward-pressed table selection data, forward-pressed table change data, and forward-pressed table change initial data are used to specify a stop table (see FIGS. 41 to 43) to be referred to when forward-pressed. It is data. The "forward push" in the present embodiment is a stop operation when the first stop operation (first stop operation is performed) is performed on the left reel 3L, and specifically, "left middle". Corresponds to the pressing order of "right" and "left and right middle".

The irregular pressing table selection data is data for designating a stop table (see FIG. 44) to be referred to when an irregular pressing is performed. The "irregular push" in the present embodiment is a stop operation when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R, and is a "middle left / right", "middle right / left", and "right middle". Corresponds to the pressing order of "left" and "right, left, middle".

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

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces than the number of sliding pieces acquired based on the stop table described later (hereinafter referred to as "sliding piece number determination data"), the pull-in priority table described later The number of sliding pieces is changed with reference to (see FIG. 46). Then, the sliding piece number determination data is referred to for determining the search order when comparing the priorities of each symbol from the stop start position to the symbol position four ahead, which is the maximum number of sliding pieces.

In the present embodiment, the stop table to be referred to is used properly according to the forward push and the irregular push. In the case of forward pressing, the first stop table for forward pressing (see FIG. 41) and the second and third stop tables for forward pressing (see FIG. 43) are referred to. On the other hand, in the case of irregular pressing, the stop table at the time of irregular pressing (see FIG. 44) is referred to.

[Stop table for first stop when pressing forward]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing will be described.
The stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing shown in FIG. 41 is referred to when the table selection data at the time of forward pressing is "01". The stop table for the first stop at the time of forward pressing defines the correspondence between the stop start positions "0" to "20" of the left reel 3L and the slip piece number determination data and the change status.

For example, if the stop start position of the left reel 3L is "15", the slip piece number determination data becomes "0" and the change status becomes "1". The change status is used when referring to the forward press control change table (see FIG. 42), which will be described later.

[Control change table when pressing forward]
Next, the control change table at the time of forward pressing will be described with reference to FIG. 42. The forward push control change table defines the correspondence between the change target position (the position where the left reel 3L is scheduled to stop), the change status, the change status, and the second and third stop table numbers for forward push.

For example, if the change status acquired based on the first stop table for forward pressing (see FIG. 41) is "1" and the scheduled stop position (change target position) of the left reel 3L is "15". , The change status becomes "0", and the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing becomes "12".
If the change status and the stop table number for the second and third stops at the time of forward push are not registered in the target position in the control change table at the time of forward push, the stop table number is not changed.

[Stop table for 2nd and 3rd stop when pushing forward and stop table when pushing irregularly]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44, the second and third stop tables for forward pressing and the stop table for irregular pressing will be described.
The stop table for the second and third stops at the time of forward pressing and the stop table at the time of irregularity define 1 byte of stop data according to each of the symbol positions "0" to "20".

The second and third stop tables for forward pressing shown in FIG. 43 are referred to when the second and third stop table numbers for forward pressing are "08". Further, the irregular pressing stop table shown in FIG. 44 is referred to when the irregular pressing table selection data is "07".

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

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

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

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

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

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
Next, the pull-in priority table selection table will be described with reference to FIG. 45.
The pull-in priority table selection table defines the correspondence between the combination of the pull-in priority table selection table number and the stop button pressing order and the pull-in priority table number in each combination.
The attraction priority table number is data for acquiring information regarding the priority of the display combination defined in the attraction priority table (see FIG. 46).

When the right reel 3R is first stopped, the data in the "right reel first stop" column in the pull-in priority table selection table is referred to. For example, when the right reel 3R is first stopped and the pull-in priority table selection table number is "01", "02" is acquired as the pull-in priority table number. Then, when the middle reel 3C is pressed at the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is not changed from "02". On the other hand, when the left reel 3L is pressed at the second stop, the pull-in priority table number is changed from "02" to "01".

If the attraction priority table number is not registered at the target position in the attraction priority table selection table, the number shown in the right column of the right reel first stop column is the attraction priority table number. Is obtained as. For example, when the pull-in priority table selection table number is "00", the pull-in priority table number is not registered at the target position no matter which reel is pressed at the first stop. Therefore, in this case, the column on the right side of the column of the first stop of the right reel corresponding to the attraction priority table selection table number "00" is referred to, and "01" is acquired as the attraction priority table number.

[Pull-in priority table]
Next, the pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG.
The pull-in priority table defines the correspondence between the pull-in data for each storage area type in each of the pull-in priority table numbers "00" to "02" and the predetermined priority. This pull-in priority table shows a specific example of the priority setting means according to the present invention.

The pull-in priority table is used to search for a more appropriate number of slip pieces in addition to the number of slip pieces obtained based on the stop table. The priority order is data that defines the order in which the symbols are preferentially stopped and displayed (pulled in) among the types of symbol combinations related to winning. Further, each of the pull-in data is 1 like the "internal winning combination" in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIGS. 34 to 38 and the "display combination" in the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 8 to 10. It is represented by byte data, and a unique combination of symbols is assigned to each bit in the 1-byte data.

In the present embodiment, first, the number of sliding pieces is acquired based on the above-mentioned stop table for first stop at the time of forward pressing (see FIG. 41). However, if there is a more appropriate number of sliding pieces in addition to the number of sliding pieces, the number is changed to the appropriate number of sliding pieces. That is, in the present embodiment, the more appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined based on the priority of the combination of symbols that are allowed to be stopped by the internal winning combination, regardless of the number of sliding pieces acquired by the stop table.

In the present embodiment, the stop display (pull-in) of the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination having a higher priority has priority over the stop display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination having a lower priority. It is done in.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46, not only the priority of the internal winning combination is different depending on the attraction priority table number, but also the number of priority divisions is different. Specifically, when the attraction priority table number is "00", the number of priority divisions is 4, and when the attraction priority table number is "01", the number of priority divisions is set. Let it be 3. Then, when the pull-in priority table number is "02", the number of priority divisions is set to 3.

Here, in order to simplify the explanation, the priority order when the pull-in priority table number is "00" will be described, and the description of the priority in the other pull-in priority table numbers will be omitted.
In the priority order "1" when the pull-in priority table number is "00", "C_cherry lip" and the pull-in data corresponding to "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" are defined.

When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the priority "2" includes "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", and The pull-in data corresponding to "C_special lip 2" is specified.
When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the priority "3" corresponds to "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1", and "C_BAR2". The pull-in data to be used is specified.

When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the priority "4" includes "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", and "C_normal". "Ice 1", "C_Normal Ice 2", "C_Control Ice", "C_ANY Cherry 1" to "C_ANY Cherry 5", "C_Normal Cherry 1" to "C_Normal Cherry 20", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-" 1 ”,“ C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2 ”,“ C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1 ”,“ C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1 ”,“ C_Special Cherry ”,“ C_Control Cherry ”,“ C_Reach Eye ” , "C_Special", "C_7 Bell 1"-"C_7 Bell 4", "C_7 Ice 1", "C_7 Ice 2", "C_CD Bell 1"-"C_CD Bell 18", "C_Irregular Bell 1"-" The pull-in data corresponding to "C_irregular bell 8" and "C_loss" is specified.

[Search order table]
Next, the search order table will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48.
The search order table is an order in which the number of sliding pieces is preferentially applied from a predetermined numerical range (“0” to “4” when the maximum number of sliding pieces is 4) (hereinafter, “search order””. ) Is specified. The search order table shown in FIG. 47 is a table to be referred to when stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces being four. Further, the search order table shown in FIG. 48 is a table to be referred to when the stop control is performed with the maximum number of sliding pieces as one piece (when the number of sliding pieces is determined for at least one reel at the time of MB operation).

The search order table defines the number of slip pieces determination data obtained based on the above-mentioned stop table and the search order thereof. That is, in the present embodiment, the order of numerical values to be applied preferentially is determined based on the number of sliding pieces determination data. Further, the search order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of sliding pieces having the same priority, and is configured to apply the one having a higher search order. Further, in the present embodiment, stop control is performed with a maximum number of sliding pieces of 4 for reels other than reels in which the maximum number of sliding pieces is 1 during MB (CB) operation.

In this embodiment, as described in the priority pull-in control process of FIG. 87, which will be described later, each numerical value is searched sequentially from the lowest search order “5” (or “2”) in the search order table. The numerical value corresponding to the search order "1" is preferentially applied as the number of sliding pieces.

[Game lock lottery table]
Next, the game lock lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 51.
The game lock lottery table defines the correspondence between the game lock type and the lottery value when each game lock type is determined according to the abbreviation associated with the winning number. The game lock in the present embodiment is generated during the game. While the game lock is occurring, even if the throwing operation or the stopping operation is performed, the detection is treated as invalid or delayed.

In the game lock lottery process of the present embodiment, basically, a random number value for production (random number denominator = 128) extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 127" is set according to each game lock type. Subtract sequentially at the specified lottery value. and. The lottery is performed by determining whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred). In other words, it means that the game lock is won when the result of the subtraction is less than 0.

FIG. 49 shows a normal game lock lottery table. The normal game lock lottery table is a table that is referred to in the RT0 to RT2 game states, and the lottery value is defined according to the abbreviation. For example, referring to the normal game lock lottery table, if the abbreviation is "F_Don BB", there is a 48/128 chance that "Game Lock 10" will win.

FIG. 50 shows a game lock lottery table for BB flags. The game lock lottery table for BB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state is between the BB1 flags or the BB2 flags, and the lottery value is defined according to the abbreviation. For example, referring to the game lock lottery table for between BB flags, if the abbreviation is "F_RT lip", there is a probability of 64/128 that "game lock 11" is won.

FIG. 51 shows a game lock lottery table for between MB flags. The game lock lottery table for between MB flags is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state is between MB flags, and the lottery value is defined according to the abbreviation. For example, referring to the game lock lottery table for between MB flags, if the abbreviation is "F_RT lip", there is a probability of 32/128 that "game lock 11" is won.

[Weight addition lottery table]
Next, the weight addition lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. 52.
The weight addition lottery table defines the winning and non-winning lottery values of weight addition according to the abbreviation associated with the winning number.

If the operation related to the game is performed promptly and the time required for one game is shortened, the gambling spirit is unnecessarily aroused by that amount. Therefore, in general, the time required for one game is set to be longer than the predetermined shortest time. Specifically, if the interval from the start of reel rotation to the start of reel rotation in the next game is less than 4.1 seconds, the reel rotates after the start operation until it reaches 4.1 seconds. A so-called wait function that delays the start is provided.

In the weight addition lottery process of the present embodiment, basically, a random number value for production (random number denominator = 128) extracted from a predetermined numerical range "0 to 127" is an abbreviation associated with the winning number. Subtract with the lottery value specified according to. and. The lottery is performed by determining whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred). That is, when the result of the subtraction is less than 0, the weight addition is won.

In the present embodiment, when the weight addition is won by the weight addition lottery, the time required for one game is made longer than the preset shortest time (4.1 seconds). For example, when the weight addition lottery is performed with reference to the weight addition lottery table, if the abbreviation is "F_normal lip", the weight addition is won with a probability of 112/128.

[Prize winning operation flag data table for symbols]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table will be described.
The symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table defines the correspondence between the reel type and the internal winning combination data that can be displayed according to the symbol of each reel displayed on the winning determination line. That is, by referring to the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table, it is possible to determine the internal winning combination that can be displayed at that time. The symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is provided corresponding to the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10).

For example, when the symbol "Don 1" is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line of the left reel 3L, in the storage areas 1 to 14 corresponding to the symbol code "00000001" (Don 1) in the reel type "left". "1" is stored in the bit corresponding to the displayable internal winning combination. The data defined in the symbol-corresponding winning operation flag data table is logically producted and stored in the data stored in the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 59) described later.

[Game lock type change table]
Next, the game lock type change table will be described with reference to FIG. 54. The game lock type change table is a table referred to by the main CPU 51 in the third stop game lock command transmission process of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) described later.

When any of "Game Lock 11", "Game Lock 12", and "Game Lock 13" is won as the game lock type in the game lock lottery process (see FIG. 74) described later, in the third stop game lock command transmission process. , The main CPU 51 refers to the game lock type change table, and changes the winning game lock type to another game lock type according to the display combination.

In the game lock type change table, for "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13", the game lock type to be changed corresponding to the display combination is defined.
For example, if "Game Lock 11" is won as the game lock type and the display combination is "C_CT Lip 1", "Game Lock 11" is changed to "Game Lock 4".

In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols corresponding to either "C_normal lip 1" or "C_normal lip 2" is displayed along the center line, and any one of "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8". The combination of symbols corresponding to may be displayed along the bottom line. When the display combinations specified in the game lock type change table are duplicated and stopped and displayed in this way, the game lock type is changed to correspond to the pattern A.

<Structure of storage area provided in main RAM>
Next, the configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 61. Although description is omitted here (not shown), a storage area for various control data, various flags, various counters, etc. used for reel production during game lock is also provided in the main RAM 53.

[Display combination storage area]
First, the configuration of the display combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 55. In the present embodiment, each display combination storage area is composed of display combination storage areas 1 to 14 represented by 1 byte of data.

In each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 14, when "1" is set in a predetermined bit (when it is stored), the combination of symbols corresponding to the predetermined bit is displayed on the valid line. Is shown. On the other hand, when all the bits are "0", it indicates that the combination of symbols related to the winning is not displayed on the valid line.

Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with an internal winning combination storage area (not shown). The internal winning combination storage area is configured in the same manner as the display combination storage area shown in FIG. 55. When "1" is set in a plurality of bits in the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 14, the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to each bit is permitted. Further, when all the bits are "0", the content of the internal winning combination is "missing".

Further, the main RAM 53 is provided with a carry-over combination storage area (not shown). As a result of the internal lottery, when "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" and "C_BAR2" are determined as the internal winning combination, the internal winning combination is carried over as the carry-over role. Stored in the role storage area. For the carry-over combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area, a combination of corresponding symbols (for example, "Don 1"-"Don 1"-"Don 1" of "C_Don 1") is displayed on the winning determination line. It is retained without being cleared. Then, while the carry-over combination is stored in the carry-over combination storage area, the carry-over combination is stored in the internal winning combination storage area in addition to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery.

[Game status flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 56.
Each of the game state flag storage areas is composed of game state flag storage areas 1 and 2 represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the game state flag, a unique bonus type or RT type is assigned to each bit of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2.

When "1" is stored (standing) in a predetermined bit in each of the game state flag storage areas 1 and 2, the bonus game or RT corresponding to the predetermined bit is being operated. Is shown. For example, when "1" is stored in bit 0 of the game state flag storage area 1, BB1 ("C_Don 1" or "C_Don 2") is being operated, and the game state is BB1. ..

[Operation stop button storage area]
Next, the configuration of the operation stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 57.
The operation stop button storage area stores an operation stop button flag consisting of 1 byte. In the operation stop button flag, the operation state of the stop button is assigned to each bit.

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

[Press order storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pressing order storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 58.
The press order storage area stores a press order flag consisting of 1 byte. In the pressing order flag, each bit is assigned the type of pressing order of the stop button. For example, when the pressing order of the stop buttons is "left middle right", "1" is stored in bit 0 of the pressing order storage area.

[Design code storage area]
Next, the configuration of the symbol code storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 59.
In the symbol code storage area, the symbol code of the reel that has been stopped most recently (symbol code storage area 1) and the displayable combination (symbol code storage area 2 to 75) are stored for each effective line. NS. After all the reels are stopped, the symbol code corresponding to the display combination is stored in the symbol code storage areas 2 to 75.

In the present embodiment, when the stop control position is determined, the winning operation flag data corresponding to the symbol (code) of the stop control position is read from the symbol corresponding winning operation flag data table (see FIG. 53), and the winning operation flag is read. The data is logically producted with the data already stored in the symbol code storage area. Then, the logically stacked data is stored in the symbol code storage area shown in FIG. 59.

[Pull-in priority data storage area]
Next, the configuration of the pull-in priority data storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 60.
The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. That is, the pull-in priority data storage area is provided with a priority data storage area for each type of reel.

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

The content of the attraction priority data stored in the attraction priority data storage area differs depending on the type of the attraction priority table number in the attraction priority table (see FIG. 46) referred to when determining the attraction priority data. .. Further, the pull-in priority data indicates that the larger the value, the higher the priority.

By referring to the pull-in priority data, it is possible to relatively evaluate the priority among the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. That is, the symbol whose highest value is determined as the attraction priority data is the symbol having the highest priority. Therefore, it can be said that the pull-in priority data indicates the order between the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the reel. When there are a plurality of symbols having the same value of the pull-in priority data, one symbol is determined according to the search order defined by the above-mentioned search order table (see FIGS. 47 and 48).

[Game lock flag storage area]
Next, the configuration of the game lock flag storage area will be described with reference to FIG. 61.
The game lock flag storage area is composed of the game lock flag storage area 1 represented by 1-byte data. In the present embodiment, in the game lock flag, the game locks 1 to 13 are assigned to the bits 0 to 7 of the game lock flag storage area 1 and the bits 0 to 4 of the game lock flag storage area 2. That is, in the present embodiment, when the winning of any of the game locks 1 to 13 is determined with reference to the game lock lottery table (see FIGS. 49 to 51), the corresponding bit of the game lock flag storage area 1 is determined. "1" is stored (set) in.

[Correspondence table between internal winning combination and stop order]
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the correspondence between the internal winning combination and the stop order will be described.
FIG. 62 is a correspondence table between the internal winning combination and the stop order, and shows the types of display combinations according to the stop order.

For example, when "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC rip") is acquired as a data pointer for a small role / replay, "C_normal rip 1", "C_normal rip 2", and "C_maintenance rip" are used as internal winning roles. , "C_Special Lip 1", "C_Special Lip 2", "C_Cherry Lip", and "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" are duplicated and won (see FIG. 38). Then, "3" is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 39), and "02" is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40).

In this case, if the stop order is "right, middle, left", "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is "01", "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", "C_special lip 2", " The order of priority of "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is the same (see FIG. 46).

In the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the "replay" symbols are arranged at intervals within the number of sliding pieces "4". Therefore, regardless of the timing of the stop operation for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the "replay" symbol can be stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R.

Then, in the present embodiment, the stop order is "right, middle, left", and "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", "C_special lip 2". , "C_cherry lip", and when stop control is performed so as to preferentially display the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8", the middle display window 4C and the right display window are displayed. In the middle of 4R, the "replay" symbol is stopped and displayed.

As a result, with the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", and "C_cherry lip" is centered. It becomes possible to display along the line.

Further, when the "replay" symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R, the "bell 1" or "bell 2" symbol is stopped and displayed in the lower row of the middle display window 4C. , The symbol of "cherry" or "Don 1" is stopped and displayed in the lower part of the right display window 4R. Therefore, any two of "C_CT rip 1" to "C_CT rip 8" (the same combination of symbols corresponding to the middle reel and the right reel) can be stopped and displayed along the bottom line.

Then, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing when the symbol of "bell 1" can be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance bell" ("bell 1"-"replay"- "Replay") is stopped and displayed along the center line.

As shown in FIG. 7, there is only one symbol of "bell 1" on the left reel 3L, and it is arranged at the symbol position "13". Then, at the symbol position "11", there is a symbol of "replay" which is a symbol of the left reel of the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_normal lip 1". Therefore, at the timing when the symbol of "Bell 1" can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, the symbol of "Bell 1" at the symbol position "13" or the symbol of "ice" at the symbol position "12" is displayed on the left window. It is when it is located in the middle of 4L.

When the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of "Bell 1" can be stopped and displayed, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_CT rip 1" to "C_CT rip 8" is performed. Is stopped and displayed along the bottom line. At this time, when the symbol of "Don 2" at the symbol position "10" and the symbol of "Bell 2" at the symbol position "20" are stopped and displayed in the lower part of the left display window 4L, it corresponds to "C_normal lip 1". The combination of symbols to be played (“Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay”) is stopped and displayed along the center line.

On the other hand, when "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC lip") is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay, if the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", "00" is set as the pull-in priority table number. Determined (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is "00", the priority of "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is "C_normal lip 1" and "C_normal lip 1". It is higher than the priority of "2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", and "C_special lip 2" (see FIG. 46).

That is, when "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC rip") is acquired as a data pointer for small role / replay, if the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", the symbol corresponding to "C_maintenance rip" is used. The combination of the symbols corresponding to "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is preferentially stopped and displayed over the combination.

As a result, when the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", even if the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol of "bell 1" can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, the "stop operation" in the left display window 4 is performed. The stop display of the "Bell 1" symbol is not prioritized. Then, the combination of the symbols corresponding to "C_cherry lip" and any of "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is stopped and displayed along the effective line.

Next, the stop display when "BB1" or "BB2" is activated, that is, when the big bonus game is being played, will be described.

When "BB1" or "BB2" is operating, for example, when "13" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell A") is acquired as a data pointer for a small role / replay, "C_normal bell 4" is used as an internal winning combination. "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", and "C_irregular bell 1" to "C_irregular bell 8" are duplicated. And win (see FIGS. 35 to 38). Then, "13" is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 39), and "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40).

In this case, if the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is "01", "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell" 4 ”and“ C_irregular bell 1 ”to“ C_irregular bell 8 ”have the same priority (see FIG. 46).

In the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbols related to the bells (“bell 1” and “bell 2”) are arranged at intervals within the number of sliding pieces “4”. Therefore, regardless of the timing of the stop operation for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the symbol of "bell 1" or "bell 2" can be stopped and displayed in the middle of the middle display window 4C and the right display window 4R. It is possible.

Then, in the present embodiment, the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", and "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", "C_7 bell 1". When stop control is performed so as to preferentially display the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_7 bell 4" and "C_irregular bell 1" to "C_irregular bell 8", the middle display window 4C and the right display are displayed. In the middle of the window 4R, the symbol of "bell 1" or "bell 2" is stopped and displayed.

As a result, in the state where the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped, "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", "C_7 bell 1" to " The combination of symbols corresponding to "C_7 bell 4" and "C_irregular bell 1" to "C_irregular bell 8" can be stopped and displayed along the center line.

Further, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing when the symbol of "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed, the symbol of "Red 7" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" can be stopped and displayed along the center line. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 Bell 1" to "C_7 Bell 4" is stopped and displayed along the center line, 14 medals are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 7, there is only one symbol of "red 7" on the left reel 3L, and it is arranged at the symbol position "18". Then, at the symbol position "17", the symbol of "bell 2", which is the symbol of the left reel of the combination of the symbols corresponding to "C_normal bell 5" to "C_normal bell 8", is arranged. Therefore, the timing at which the symbol of "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed with respect to the left reel 3L is when the symbol of "Red 7" at the symbol position "18" is located in the middle of the left display window 4L.

On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed, "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" The combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_Donbell 4" and "C_Irregular Bell 1" to "C_Irregular Bell 8" is stopped and displayed along the center line, and 15 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when "13" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell A") is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay, if the stop order is "right, middle, left", the pull-in priority table number is "02". Is determined (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is "02", "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", and "C_irregular bell 1" to The priority of "C_irregular bell 8" is higher than the priority of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" (see FIG. 46).

That is, when "13" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell A") is acquired as a data pointer for small role / replay, if the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell" The combination of symbols corresponding to "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4" is preferentially stopped and displayed over the combination of symbols corresponding to "4".

As a result, when the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", even if the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, the "stop operation" in the left display window 4 is performed. The stop display of the "Red 7" symbol is not prioritized. Then, a symbol corresponding to any one of "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", and "C_irregular bell 1" to "C_irregular bell 8". The combination of is stopped and displayed along the center line, and 15 medals are paid out.

In this way, when "13" (abbreviation "F_BB bell A") is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay and the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", 14 or 15 medals are awarded. It will be paid out. On the other hand, when "13" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell A") is acquired as a small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is "right, middle, left", 15 medals are paid out.

When "BB1" or "BB2" is operating, for example, when "14" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell B") is acquired as a data pointer for a small role / replay, "C_normal bell 1" is used as an internal winning combination. "C_Normal Bell 12", "C_Donbell 1"-"C_Donbell 4", "C_ANY Cherry 1"-"C_ANY Cherry 5", "C_Normal Cherry 1"-"C_Normal Cherry 20", "C_pair" "Ice Cherry 1-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", " C_7 Bell 1 "to" C_7 Bell 4 "," C_7 Ice 1 "," C_7 Ice 2 "," C_CD Bell 1 "to" C_CD Bell 18 ", and" C_Irregular Bell 1 "to" C_Irregular Bell 8 " Are duplicated and won (see FIGS. 35 to 38). Then, "14" is determined as the rotation stop number (see FIG. 39), and "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40).

In this case, if the stop order is other than "left middle right", "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is "01", "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", "C_ANY cherry 1" to "C_ANY cherry" 5 ”,“ C_normal cherry 1 ”to“ C_normal cherry 20 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 1-1 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 1-2 ”,“ C_diagonal cherry 2-1 ”,“ C_pair Kaku Cherry 2-2 "," C_Special Cherry "," C_Control Cherry "," C_7 Bell 1 "to" C_7 Bell 4 "," C_7 Ice 1 "," C_7 Ice 2 "," C_CD Bell 1 "to" The priorities of "C_CD bell 18" and "C_irregular bell 1" to "C_irregular bell 8" are the same (see FIG. 46).

In this case, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing when the symbol of "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed, the symbol of "Red 7" is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left display window 4L. As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" can be stopped and displayed along the center line. Then, when the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" is stopped and displayed along the center line, 14 medals are displayed. Is paid out.

The symbol of the middle reel 3C in the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_7 ice 1" and "C_7 ice 2" is "ice" (see FIG. 9). As shown in FIG. 7, there are two “ice” symbols on the middle reel 3C, which are arranged at symbol positions “0” and “8”. Then, at the symbol positions "5" and "18", the symbol of "bell 1" or "bell 2" which is the symbol of the middle reel 3C in the combination of the symbols corresponding to "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4". Is arranged.

In the present embodiment, the timing at which the "ice" symbol of the middle reel 3C can be stopped and displayed is the symbol positions "6", "7", "8" and the symbol positions "19", "20", "0". The data for determining the number of sliding pieces of the stop table is defined so that the symbol is located in the middle of the right display window 4C.

Therefore, when the middle reel 3C is stopped at the timing when the above-mentioned "ice" symbol can be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_7 ice 1" or "C_7 ice 2" is stopped along the center line. Is displayed. On the other hand, if the middle reel 3C is stopped at a timing other than the timing at which the above-mentioned "ice" symbol can be stopped and displayed, a combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" can be obtained. Stop is displayed along the center line.

On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed, "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" The combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_Donbell 4" is stopped and displayed along the valid line, and 15 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when "14" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell B") is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay, if the stop order is "right, middle, left", the pull-in priority table number is "02". Is determined (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is "02", "C_ANY cherry 1" to "C_ANY cherry 5", "C_normal cherry 1" to "C_normal cherry 20", "C_diagonal cherry 1-1" , "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", "C_CD Bell 1"-" The order of priority of "C_CD bell 18" is "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4", "C_irregular bell 1" to "C_irregular bell 8", " It is higher than the priority of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", and "C_7 ice 1" and "C_7 ice 2" (see FIG. 46).

That is, when "14" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell B") is acquired as a small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is "right, middle, left", "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal". "Bell 12", "C_Donbell 1" to "C_Donbell 4", "C_Irregular Bell 1" to "C_Irregular Bell 8", "C_7 Bell 1" to "C_7 Bell 4", and "C_7 Ice 1", "C_ANY Cherry 1" to "C_ANY Cherry 5", "C_Normal Cherry 1" to "C_Normal Cherry 20", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1", rather than the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_7 Ice 2" "C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", and "C_CD Bell 1"-" The combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_CD bell 18" is preferentially stopped and displayed.

As a result, when the stop order is "right, middle, left", even if the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, "red" in the left display window 4 is performed. The stop display of the symbol of "7" is not given priority. Then, "C_ANY cherry 1" to "C_ANY cherry 5", "C_normal cherry 1" to "C_normal cherry 20", "C_diagonal cherry 1-1", "C_diagonal cherry 1-2", "C_ Designs corresponding to any of "Diagonal Cherry 2-1", "C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2", "C_Special Cherry", "C_Control Cherry", and "C_CD Bell 1" to "C_CD Bell 18" The combination of is stopped and displayed along the valid line, and 15 medals are paid out.

In this way, when "14" (abbreviated as "F_BB Bell B") is acquired as the data pointer for small role / replay and the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", 14 or 15 medals are awarded. It will be paid out. On the other hand, when "14" (abbreviated as "F_BB bell B") is acquired as a data pointer for small role / replay and the stop order is "right, middle, left", 15 medals are paid out.

[Command sent from the main control circuit to the sub control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63, commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 in various processes (details will be described later) executed by the main control circuit 41 will be described.
FIG. 63 is a table showing the correspondence between an example of a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 and the parameters included in the command.

The start command is a command transmitted at the start of the game, and as shown in FIG. 63, the start command includes a lock effect control flag (0 to 13) and an effect flag (0 to 28) as parameters. , The number of RT games (0 to 20) and a parameter indicating the game state are included. The lock effect control flags "0" to "13" indicate the types of game locks, and the game lock types "0 (no lock)" to "game lock 13" in the lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 49 to 51. handle. The number of RT games indicates the number of unit games played after the transition to the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state. The effect flag will be described later with reference to FIG. 64. Further, although not shown in FIG. 63, the start command also includes a parameter indicating the lock time corresponding to the lock effect control flags “0” to “13”.

The reel stop command is a command transmitted when stopping each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the reel stop command includes a stop number (1 to 3) and a symbol position (0 to 20) as parameters. ) And the number of sliding pieces (0 to 4) are included. The stop number "1" corresponds to the left reel 3L, the stop number "2" corresponds to the middle reel 3C, and the stop number "3" corresponds to the right reel 3R.

The display command is a command transmitted when all reels are stopped, and the display command includes parameters indicating the game status, the number of winnings (0 to 15), and the number of RT games (0). ~ 20) and the replay waiting time (0 to 2) are included.

Further, in the third stop game lock command, when any one of the game locks 11 to 13 is won as the game lock type in the game lock lottery process, the third stop operation (third stop operation) is performed. It is a command to be transmitted when the command is issued, and the third stop game lock command includes a lock effect control flag as a parameter.

The RT end lock command is a command transmitted at the start and end of the RT end lock that occurs when the game state shifts from the RT1 or RT2 game state to the RT0 game state (see FIG. 91), and the RT end. The lock command includes an RT end lock identification value (0 or 1) as a parameter. The RT end lock identification value "0" corresponds to the lock end, and "1" corresponds to the lock start.

The commands transmitted from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 include, for example, error commands in addition to the commands shown in FIG. 63. The error command is a command transmitted when an error is detected in the error detection process performed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) at a predetermined cycle, that is, when an error detected by the main control circuit 41 occurs. Is. The error command contains parameters that indicate the content of the detected error. As shown in FIG. 105 described later, the contents of the error include RAM error, insertion medal passing time error, insertion medal passage check error, insertion medal count error, overflow bucket full error, insertion medal retrograde error, hopper empty error, and hopper. There are jam errors, illegal hit errors, and stopping.

[Correspondence table between production flags and abbreviations]
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, a correspondence table between the effect flag and the abbreviation will be described.
FIG. 64 is a correspondence table between the effect flag and the abbreviation in the internal lottery table shown in FIGS. 14 to 33.

As shown in FIG. 64, for example, the abbreviation "F_Don BB" corresponds to "1" as an effect flag. Further, the abbreviation "F_normal lip" corresponds to "15" as a dispatch flag.
The abbreviation "missing" in FIG. 64 includes the case where the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are "0", that is, the content of the "internal winning combination" is "missing".

<Structure 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. 65 to 70.

[Rock production pattern determination table]
The lock effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. 65. The lock effect pattern determination table defines the correspondence between the game lock type, the lock effect pattern, and the lock time notified by the start command.

In the present embodiment, while any one of the game locks 1 to 13 is being executed (during the game lock), the locking effect is executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 42. The locking effect of the present embodiment is to turn on / off the reel backlight 300 provided on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the lock effect pattern is lamp data indicating a pattern for turning on / off the reel backlight 300. Is. The lock effect patterns such as "rocket" and "fireworks" show the shape represented by the lighting of the reel backlight 300. For example, if the lock effect pattern is "fireworks", the reel backlight 300 lights up in a shape that makes the fireworks bloom.

The type of effect during locking by the reel backlight 300 is associated with the game lock type. As a result, when the game lock type is determined in the main control circuit 41, the lock effect pattern is uniquely acquired. That is, the main control circuit 41 substantially determines the lock effect pattern.

For example, when "game lock 3" is determined as the game lock type (that is, when "game lock 3" wins), the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) performs "game lock 3" in the start command transmission process. (That is, the lock effect control flag included in the above-mentioned start command) and that the lock time of "game lock 3" is 757.5 ms are included in the start command in the sub-control circuit 42. Notice. When the sub-control circuit 42 receives the start command and is notified that the "game lock 3" has been determined, the sub-control circuit 42 determines the "mouse" as the lock effect pattern.

Although the details will be described later, when "Game Lock 11" to "Game Lock 13" are determined as the game lock types, the main CPU 51 changes the game lock type (correspondingly, the lock time) according to the display combination. do. Further, when any one of "game lock 11" to "game lock 13" is determined as the game lock type, any one of "special 1" to "special 3" is determined as the lock effect pattern. The lock effect patterns "Special 1" to "Special 3" change the effect to be executed according to the display combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 notifies the sub control circuit 42 of the lock time by a start command. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the main control circuit 41 may notify the game lock type to the sub control circuit 42 by a start command, and the lock time may not be notified to the sub control circuit 42.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the content of the effect during locking, the effect of turning on / off the reel backlight 300 is adopted. However, as the content of the effect during the game lock (in-lock effect) according to the present invention, any one of the type of the game lock, the time of the game lock, and the operation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R during the game lock (reel action). , Or a combination of two or more of these may be adopted.

[Production pattern determination table]
The effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 69. The effect pattern determination table is a table used to determine an effect pattern, which is an aspect of the effect, for an effect other than when the game is locked.

In the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81) is based on the gaming state, the lock effect pattern (see FIG. 65) corresponding to the lock effect control flag included in the start command, and the effect flag. To determine the production pattern.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 66 to 69, each effect pattern is defined with a unique effect number. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the effect pattern is determined by the sub control circuit 42 (sub CPU 81), the effect number is also determined accordingly. When the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42 receive various commands, the effect according to the received command, for example, each reel, is set according to the effect number and the content (parameters, etc.) of the received command. When the speaker is stopped, the stop sound, which is an effect sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R, is output, the tempai sound described later is output, and the payout sound is output.

The gaming states here are RT0 gaming state, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, and RT4 gaming state. The effect pattern determination table is prepared for each lock effect pattern in each of these game states, and in each effect pattern determination table, a lottery value when each effect pattern is determined is defined in each effect flag. There is. Here, the effect flags are the effect flags "0" to "28" shown in FIG. 64. In addition, in FIGS. 66 to 69, abbreviations (see FIG. 64) corresponding to each effect flag are shown instead of the effect flags “0” to “28”. Further, "0" and blanks on the table indicate that the lottery value is "0".
Further, in the following description, the effect pattern determination table related to the RT0 gaming state and the RT3 gaming state will be described, and the description of the effect pattern determination table related to other gaming states will be omitted.

In the effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 66 to 69, as the effect patterns, "none", "normal → 1 off", "normal → 2 off", "normal → 3 off", "delay [L] → off" "None", "Delay [L] → 1 off", "Delay [L] → 2 off", and "Delay [L] → 3 off" are specified. In addition, as the effect pattern, "normal → no extinguishing → execution [WIN]", "normal → 1 extinguishing → executing [WIN]", "normal → 2 extinguishing → executing [WIN]", "normal → 3 extinguishing → executing [WIN]" WIN] ”,“ Delay [L] → No extinguishing → Execution [WIN] ”,“ Delay [L] → 1 Off → Execution [WIN] ”,“ Delay [L] → 2 Off → Execution [WIN] ”,“ Delay [L]-> 3 off-> execution [WIN] "is specified.

These effect patterns represent the outline of a series of effects from the start to the end of the game, including the effect of the on-reel lamp 211, the effect of the WIN lamp 213, and the effect of the sound at the start of the game output from the speakers 20L and 20R.
The “normal” and “delay [L]” in these effect patterns indicate the effect of the sound at the start of the game, that is, the output timing of the effect sound to be output in response to the operation of the start lever 16. "Normal" means that when the sub-control circuit 42 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated (that is, when the start command is received) via the main control circuit 41, the effect sound is output without delay. do. The “delay [L]” means that the output timing of the effect sound is delayed by a predetermined time, for example, 1 second from the “normal”. Instead of delaying the output timing of the production sound for the production of the sound corresponding to the "delay [L]", for example, the sound data corresponding to the "delay [L]" is used for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). It may be realized by preparing sound data consisting of a sound in a silent state and a sound at the start of a game, and outputting the sound data at the same timing as "normal".

Further, "no extinguishing", "1 extinguishing", "2 extinguishing", and "3 extinguishing" indicate the mode of the effect by the reel on-reel lamp 211 when the stop operation is performed. At the start of the game, the on-reel lamp 211 is lit, and "no extinguishing" means that the on-reel lamp 211 is not extinguished in response to the stop operation. Further, "1 off" means that the on-reel lamp 211 arranged on the reel to be stopped is turned off in response to the first stop operation (first stop operation). Further, "2 off" means that the on-reel lamp 211 arranged on the reel to be stopped is turned off in response to the first stop operation and the second stop operation (second stop operation). Means. Further, "3 off" turns off the on-reel lamp 211 arranged on the reel to be stopped (that is, in this case, the third stop operation) in response to the first to third stop operations. Sometimes all the on-reel lamps 211 go out).

Further, "execution [WIN]" means that after the third stop operation, specifically, when the sub-control circuit 42 receives a display command, the WIN lamp 213 is turned on, as will be described later. ing.
Therefore, for example, in the effect pattern “delay [L] → 3 off → execute [WIN]”, the effect sound output in response to the operation of the start lever 16 is output with a delay, and the reel is output in response to each stop operation. The outline of a series of productions in which the upper lamp 211 is turned off and the WIN lamp 213 is turned on after the third stop operation is shown. In the present embodiment, when the effect pattern including the execution [WIN] is selected, the mode in which the WIN lamp 213 is turned on when the sub-control circuit 42 receives the display command has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the WIN lamp 213 may be turned on immediately after the start of the next unit game of the unit game in which the effect pattern including the execution [WIN] is selected.

The effect pattern "None" is not produced by the reel lamp 211 or the WIN lamp 213, but the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R at the start of the game is produced in the same manner as "normal". It shows that it will be done.

In the present embodiment, the effect random number value (random number denominator = 32768) extracted from the predetermined numerical value range “0 to 32767” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value defined in the effect pattern determination table. and. The lottery is performed by determining whether or not the result of subtraction is negative (whether or not so-called "digits" have occurred). That is, the effect pattern when the result of the subtraction is less than 0 is determined as the effect pattern to be executed.

The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 66 is a table that is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the lock effect pattern is “unexploded”. In this effect pattern determination table, when the effect flag is "22" (F_cherry B), the effect pattern "delay [L] → 3 off" is always determined. Further, when the effect flag is an effect flag other than "22", the effect pattern "normal → 3 off" is always determined.

The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 67 is a table that is referred to when the RT0 gaming state and the lock effect pattern is “breeze”. In this effect pattern determination table, for example, when the effect flag is "15" (F_normal lip) or "16" (F_RT lip), the effect pattern "none" is determined with a probability of 25600/32768, and the effect is produced. The pattern "normal → 1 off" is determined with a probability of 5120/32768, and the effect pattern "normal → 2 off" is determined with a probability of 2048/32768.

In the present embodiment, the effect pattern including the "delay [L]" has the effect flags of "21" (F_cherry A) and "22" (F_cherry B) related to the cherry, or "1" to "1" related to the bonus. The lottery value of each effect pattern determination table is defined so that it is determined only when it is "14", and the lottery value of the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 49) is defined.

Although the description of the effect pattern determination table corresponding to the other lock effect patterns in the RT0 game state is omitted, in any of the effect pattern determination tables in the RT0 game state, the effect pattern including "execution [WIN]" is The lottery value of each table or the lottery value of the game lock lottery table (see FIG. 49) is defined so that the effect flag is determined only when the effect flag is related to the bonus. Here, the effect flags related to the bonus are the effect flags "1" to "14" (see FIG. 64).

The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 68 is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state and the lock effect pattern is “unexploded”. In this effect pattern determination table, when the effect flag is "22" (F_cherry B), the effect pattern "normal → 3 off" is always determined.

The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 69 is a table that is referred to when the RT3 game state and the lock effect pattern is “breeze”. In this effect pattern determination table, for example, when the effect flag is "15" (F_normal lip) or "16" (F_RT lip), the effect pattern "none" is determined with a probability of 12288/32768, and the effect is produced. The pattern "normal → 1 off" is determined with a probability of 4096/32768, and the effect pattern "normal → 2 off" is determined with a probability of 8192/32768. Then, the effect pattern "delay [L]-> no extinguishing-> execution [WIN]" is determined with a probability of 8192/32768.

Therefore, in the effect pattern determination table referred to when the RT3 game state and the lock effect pattern is "breeze", when the internal winning combination related to the replay is won, the effect including "delay [L]" is included. The pattern is easy to determine.
The description of the effect pattern determination table corresponding to other lock effect patterns in the RT3 game state will be omitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the mode of preparing the effect pattern determination table related to the RT0 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state has been described, but the classification of the gaming states is not limited to this. For example, the RT1 game state may be subdivided, and an effect pattern determination table corresponding to each subdivided state may be prepared. Further, the "RT3 state" may be subdivided into "between MB flags" and "between BB flags" according to the type of bonus that wins, and a pattern determination table corresponding to each state may be prepared.

[Sound list]
Next, the sound list will be described with reference to FIG. 70. The sound list is a list of sounds output from the speakers 20L and 20R. The sound list defines the correspondence between the content of the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R and the phrase No. which is a unique number indicating the sound. The data of each sound in the sound list is stored in the sub ROM 82. The sound list is referred to when reading the data of each sound stored in the sub ROM 82 based on the phrase No. Note that FIG. 70 shows a part of the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R in this embodiment.

The sounds shown in FIG. 70 are roughly classified into "[normal] game sound / SE" and "[RT1] game sound / SE".
For "[normal] game sound / SE", the "normal_error sound" output when an error occurs, the "normal_stop sound" output when stopping, the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 are operated. The "normal_BET sound" that is output when a medal is inserted, when a medal is inserted, or when a replay is activated is included. Further, the "normal_wait sound" output when a wait is generated, the "normal_lever sound" output when the start lever 16 is operated, and the lever sound when the lever sound is output with a delay as described above. "Normal_delay lever sound", "normal_payout sound" output at the time of payout, and "normal_stop sound" output when each reel is stopped are included.

In addition, "[normal] game sound / SE" includes various tempai sounds. Here, the tempai sound is a production sound that is output when the second stop operation is performed and the reel is stopped. Here, the "tempai" is any one of the display combinations "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", and "C_Red 7" on the effective line (winning judgment line) depending on the timing of the third stop operation. It means a state in which the combination of the symbols related to the above can be displayed, and the tempai sound is a directing sound output in this state.

The tempai sound includes "normal_red seven symbols_tempai sound" corresponding to the display combination "C_red 7" and "normal_don symbol_tempai" corresponding to the display combination "C_don 1" or "C_don 2". There are "sound", "normal_don symbol_double tempai sound" and "normal_don symbol_triple tempai sound". The "double tempai" means a state in which a combination of symbols related to the display combination "C_don 1" or "C_don 2" can be displayed on one of the two effective lines, and the "double tempai sound" is This is the production sound that is output in this state. Further, "triple tempai" means a state in which a combination of symbols related to the display combination "C_don 1" or "C_don 2" can be displayed on any of the three effective lines, and is referred to as "triple tempai sound". Is the effect sound output in this state.

In addition, "normal_red seven symbols_tempai sound", "normal_don symbol_tempai sound", "normal_don symbol_double tempai sound" and "normal_don symbol_triple tempai sound" are stopped for the second time. Multiple types are prepared to correspond to the number of sliding pieces determined when the reel is stopped by operation. Specifically, "for 0-frame sliding" that is output when the number of sliding pieces is "0", "for 1-frame sliding" that is output when the number of sliding pieces is "1", and the number of sliding pieces. Is output when is "2", "for 2-frame sliding", is output when the number of sliding pieces is "3", is output when "3 frames are sliding", and is output when the number of sliding pieces is "4". "For 4-frame slip" is prepared. In addition, the sound data "for 1-frame sliding", "for 2-frame sliding", "for 3-frame sliding", and "for 4-frame sliding" each have a tempai sound and a pattern for the number of sliding pieces. It consists of silence for the time it takes to move. That is, the effect sound related to these sound data is composed of the silence time and the effect sound for several hours corresponding to the number of sliding pieces.

The "[RT1] game sound / SE" includes a sound output in place of the "[normal] game sound / SE" when the game state is the RT1 game state. Specifically, it is output in place of "RT1_error sound" output in place of "normal_error sound", "RT1_stop sound" output in place of "normal_stop sound", and "normal_BET sound". The "RT1_BET sound" to be played is included. Also, "RT1_wait sound" output in place of "normal_wait sound", "RT1_lever sound" output in place of "normal_lever sound", and "normal_delay lever sound" are output in place of "normal_delay lever sound". The "RT1_delay lever sound", the "RT1_payout sound" output in place of the "normal_payout sound", and the "RT1_stop sound" output in place of the "normal_stop sound" are included. In the present embodiment, each sound of "[RT1] game sound / SE" is the same sound as the sound adopted for the pachislot machine on the day when it was released before the pachislot machine 1.

Further, although detailed description thereof will be omitted in the present specification, various table data (for example, a production lottery table) necessary for other production operations are stored in the sub ROM 82, and various types necessary for the sub RAM 83. A storage area, for example, a carry-over combination storage area similar to the carry-over combination storage area in the main RAM 53, and a game state flag storage area similar to the game state flag storage area are appropriately provided.

<Explanation of operation of main control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 71 to 94, the contents of various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 by using the program will be described.

[Main pachislot operation processing controlled by the main CPU]
First, the procedure of the main operation processing of the pachi-slot machine 1 performed under the control of the main CPU 51 will be described with reference to the main flowchart (hereinafter referred to as the main flow) shown in FIG. 71.

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 performs medal acceptance / start check processing (S3). In this process, the input of the medal sensor 35S and the start switch 16S is checked. The details of the medal reception / start check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 extracts a random number value (0 to 65535) and stores the extracted random number value in a random number value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (S4). Next, the main CPU 51 extracts an effect random value used for reel effect and lock control, and stores the extracted effect random value in an effect random value storage area (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 (not shown). S5). In this embodiment, the effect random value is extracted from the range of 0 to 127.

Then, when the extracted various random number values are stored in the predetermined random number value storage area, the main CPU 51 performs an internal lottery process (S6). In this process, the internal winning combination is determined by lottery based on the random number value extracted in S4. The details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 73, which will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock lottery process (S7). The details of the game lock lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop initial setting process (S8). The details of the reel stop initial setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 75, which will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a start command transmission process (S9). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 42. As described above, the start command includes parameters indicating the internal winning combination and the like, the type and lock time of the game lock, the number of RT games (0 to 20), the parameters indicating the game state, and the like. (See FIG. 63).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a wait process (S10). In this process, if a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, the main CPU 51 consumes the waiting time until the predetermined time elapses. The details of the weight processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 76 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel rotation start process (S11). In this process, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels. The details of the reel rotation start processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 77 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority storage process (S12). In this process, the main CPU 51 acquires the attraction priority data and stores it in the attraction priority data storage area. The details of the pull-in priority storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 78, which will be described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop control process (S13). In this process, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped based on the timing at which the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R are pressed and the internal winning combination. The details of the reel stop control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 81 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a winning search process (S14). In this process, the main CPU 51 stores the data of the symbol code storage area (symbol code storage area 2 and later in FIG. 59) in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 55). Further, in this process, the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line (winning determination line) after all the left reel 3L, middle reel 3C, and right reel 3R are stopped, and the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10). To match. Then, the main CPU 51 may determine whether or not the display combination is displayed on the effective line, and store the determination result in the display combination storage area.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a display command transmission process (S15). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a display command to the sub control circuit 42. As described above, the display commands include parameters indicating the game status, the number of winnings (0 to 15), the number of RT games (0 to 20), and the replay waiting time (0 to 2). , Are included (see FIG. 63).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a game lock process (S16). In this process, the main CPU 51 invalidates or delays the progress of the game. The details of the game lock process will be described later with reference to FIG. 90 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a medal payout process (S17). The medal payout process shows a specific example of the game medium giving means according to the present invention. In this process, the hopper 33 is driven and the number of credits is updated based on the number of display combinations determined in S14, and medals are paid out. At this time, in the present embodiment, as shown in the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10), the number of medals inserted is 1 to 3, and the number of medals paid out varies depending on the display combination. The maximum number of payouts (upper limit of payout) is 15.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs RT control processing (S18). In this process, the main CPU 51 manages the RT game state. The details of the RT control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 91 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a payout end command transmission process (S19). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits a payout end command to the sub-control circuit 42.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end check process (S20). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to various counters for managing the end timing of the bonus game, and checks whether or not to end the operation of the bonus game. The details of the bonus end check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 92 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus operation check process (S21). In this process, the main CPU 51 checks whether or not to start the operation of the bonus game and whether or not to perform the replay. The details of the bonus operation check process will be described later with reference to the figures described later. When the bonus operation check process is completed, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S2 and repeats the processes after S2.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, the medal acceptance / start check process performed in S3 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

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

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

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

On the other hand, in S31, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is no automatic insertion request (when the determination in S31 is NO), the main CPU 51 permits medal acceptance (S33). In this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 4) is driven, and medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 are accepted. The accepted medals are counted and then guided to the hopper 33.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state (S34). Specifically, in the BB (RB) game state or the MB (CB) game state, the maximum value of the number of input sheets is set to "2", and in other game states (general game state and RT1 game state), the number of input sheets is set. Set the maximum value to "3".

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

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

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

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of input sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game (S38). In S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of input sheets is not the number of sheets that can start the game (when the determination in S38 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S35 and repeats the processes after S35. On the other hand, in S38, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of input sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game (when the determination in S38 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S39 described later. In this actual embodiment, the number of games that can be started in the BB (RB) game state or the MB (CB) game state is "2", and the number of games that can be started in other game states (RT0 game state to RT3 game state). Can be selected by the player from "1" to "3" (see FIG. 13).

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

On the other hand, in S39, when the main CPU 51 determines that the start switch is ON (when the determination in S39 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a medal acceptance prohibition process (S40). By this process, the solenoid of the selector 35 (see FIG. 4) is not driven, and the inserted medals are ejected from the medal payout outlet 18. When this process is completed, the main CPU 51 ends the medal acceptance / start check process and shifts the process to S4 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Internal lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the internal lottery process performed in S6 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. In the present embodiment, the internal lottery process using various internal lottery tables described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means for executing the internal lottery process (internal winning combination determining means).

First, the main CPU 51 sets an internal lottery table according to the game state (S41). That is, the main CPU 51 grasps the current game state with reference to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), and sets the type of the internal lottery table based on the internal lottery table determination table (see FIGS. 34 to 38). Determine the number of lottery. The number of lottery indicates the number of times for each winning number specified by the internal lottery table to subtract the lottery value and determine whether or not a digit has occurred.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (S42). Then, the main CPU 51 sets "1" as the initial value of the winning number.

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the internal lottery table to acquire the lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random number value (S43).

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

In S44, when the main CPU 51 determines that the calculation result is not less than 0 (when the determination in S44 is NO), the main CPU 51 updates the random number value and the winning number (S45). Specifically, the value of the calculation result is set as a random value, and the winning number is added by 1.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (S46). When it is determined in S46 that the main CPU 51 has not checked all the winning numbers (when the determination in S47 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S43 and repeats the processes after S43.

On the other hand, in S46, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has checked all the winning numbers (when the determination in S46 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the data pointer (S47). That is, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer.

Here, returning to the description of the process of S44 again, when the main CPU 51 determines in S44 that the calculation result is less than 0 (negative value) (when the determination in S44 is YES), the main CPU 51 is the current Acquire the small win / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer according to the winning number (S48).

Then, after the processing of S47 or S48, the main CPU 51 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table (see FIGS. 35 to 38) and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. (S49).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (S50).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "000000" (S51). In S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is not "00000000000" (when the determination in S51 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S56 described later.

On the other hand, in S51, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is "00000000000" (when the determination in S51 is YES), the main CPU 51 uses the bonus internal winning combination determination table ( (See FIG. 34), and the internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (S52).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the carrying-over combination storage area (S53).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not any of bits 0 to 4 of the carry-over combination storage area 1 is "1" (S54). In S54, when the main CPU 51 determines that any of bits 0 to 4 of the carry-over combination storage area 1 is not "1" (when the determination in S54 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S56 described later. ..

On the other hand, in S54, when the main CPU 51 determines that any of bits 0 to 3 of the carry-over combination storage area 1 is "1" (when the determination in S54 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the RT1 game state flag. It is set and the game state flag storage area is updated (S55). Specifically, "1" is stored (set) in bit 1 of the game state flag storage area 2 (see FIG. 56).

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the internal winning combination storage area based on the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area (S56). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the internal lottery process, and shifts the process to S7 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Game lock lottery processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, the game lock lottery process performed in S7 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This game lock lottery process shows a specific example of the game lock lottery means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock lottery table (see FIGS. 49 to 51) according to the game state, and performs the game lock lottery based on the effect random value (S71).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the result of the game lock lottery wins any game lock (S72). In S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery has won any of the game locks (when the determination in S72 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the type of the winning game lock in the game lock flag storage area. "1" is stored in the bit corresponding to (S73).

In S72, when the main CPU 51 determines that the result of the game lock lottery does not win any game lock (when the determination in S72 is NO), or after the processing of S73, the main CPU 51 is in the RT3 game state. It is determined whether or not it is (S74). When the main CPU 51 determines in S74 that it is not in the RT3 gaming state (when the determination in S74 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process and shifts the process to S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 71). ..

On the other hand, when the main CPU 51 determines in S74 that it is in the RT3 gaming state (when the determination in S74 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the weight addition lottery table (see FIG. 52) and is based on the random value for production. Then, a weight addition lottery is performed (S75). Then, the lottery result of the weight addition lottery is stored in the main RAM. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the game lock lottery process, and shifts the process to S8 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Reel stop initial setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the reel stop initial setting process performed in S8 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 acquires the rotation stop number based on the internal winning combination acquired in the internal lottery process of S6 in FIG. 71 with reference to the rotation stop number selection table (see FIG. 39). (S101).

Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 40), and acquires various information corresponding to the rotation cylinder stop number based on the acquired rotation cylinder stop number (S102). Specifically, the main CPU 51 includes a pull-in priority table selection table number, a pull-in priority table number, forward push table selection data, forward push table change data, and forward push corresponding to the acquired rotation stop number. The initial data for changing the time table and the table selection data for irregular pressing are acquired.

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the rotating identifier "0FFH (11111111B)" in the entire symbol code storage area (see FIG. 59) (S103).

Next, the main CPU 51 stores "3" in the stop button non-operation counter provided in the main RAM 53 (S104). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel stop initial setting process, and shifts the process to S9 of the main flow (see FIG. 71). The stop button non-operation counter is a counter for managing the number of stop buttons for which a stop operation has not been detected.

[Wait processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the weight processing performed in S10 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the wait timer is 0 (S111). This wait timer shows a specific example of the waiting time counting means according to the present invention. An initial value is set in the wait timer in the reel rotation start processing (see FIG. 77) described later. In S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the wait timer is 0 (when the determination in S111 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the wait processing and shifts the processing to S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move.

On the other hand, in S111, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the wait timer is not 0 (when the determination in S111 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines that the lottery result of the weight lottery in S75 is "winning the weight addition". Whether or not it is determined (S112).

In S112, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lottery result of the weight lottery is not "winning for weight addition" (when the determination in S112 is NO), the main CPU 51 shifts the process to S111. On the other hand, in S112, when the main CPU 51 determines that the lottery result of the weight lottery is "winning the weight addition" (when the determination in S112 is YES), the main CPU 51 adds a predetermined value to the wait timer (S113). ).

In the present embodiment, the predetermined value to be added to the wait timer is set to 900. Since the value of this wait timer is subtracted by "1" in S353 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 94) described later, which is executed at a fixed cycle (1.1172 msec), the period for executing the wait function is 900 × 1. .1172 ms is added.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the wait timer is 0 (S114). In S114, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the wait timer is not "0" (when the determination in S114 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S114, and the value of the wait timer becomes "0". Wait until.

On the other hand, in S114, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the wait timer is "0" (when the determination in S114 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the wait process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 71). ) Move to S11.

[Reel rotation start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 77, the reel rotation start processing performed in S11 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S121). Then, when the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R is controlled by the interrupt process (see FIG. 94), which is executed at a constant cycle (1.1172 msec). Then, the rotation of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R is started. At this time, each reel is accelerated and controlled until its rotation speed reaches a constant speed, and then the constant speed is maintained.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets an initial value in the wait timer (S122). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the reel rotation start process, and shifts the process to S12 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

In this embodiment, the initial value set in the wait timer is set to 3670. The value of this wait timer is decremented by "1" in S353 of the interrupt processing (see FIG. 94), which will be described later and is executed at a fixed cycle (1.1172 msec). Therefore, when the predetermined value is not added to the wait timer, the period for executing the wait function is 3670 × 1.1172 ms.

[Pull-in priority storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 78, the pull-in priority storage process performed in S12 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 stores the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches in the main RAM 53 (S121). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a search target reel determination process (S122). In this process, the main CPU 51 selects a predetermined reel from, for example, a rotating reel, and determines the selected reel as a search target reel.

For example, in S122, when all (three) reels are rotated, the left reel 3L is first determined as the search target reel. After that, various processes up to S131, which will be described later, are performed on the left reel 3L, and when the process returns to S122 again, the middle reel 3C is next determined as the search target reel. Then, various processes up to S131, which will be described later, are performed on the middle reel 3C, and when the process returns to S122 again, the right reel 3R is next determined as the search target reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority table selection process (S123). In this process, the pull-in priority table is selected based on the internal winning combination (small winning combination / replay data pointer) and the operation stop button. The details of the pull-in priority table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 79 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets "0" as the symbol position data and sets "21" as the number of symbol checks (S124). Then, the main CPU 51 performs a symbol code storage process (S125). In this process, the symbol code corresponding to the current symbol position data located on the effective line (winning determination line) of the search target reel is stored in the symbol code storage area. At this time, the symbol codes for the number of valid lines are stored. The details of the symbol code storage process will be described later with reference to FIG. 80 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 updates the display combination storage area (see FIG. 55) based on the acquired symbol code and the data of the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 59) (S126). At this point, regardless of whether or not the internal winning combination is won, a combination of symbols that can be displayed (displayable combination) is stored in the display combination storage area based on the stopped symbol.

In the present embodiment, the information of the symbol code storage area (the symbol code and the corresponding displayable combination) is updated for each reel to be stopped. At this time, the displayable winning combination may be acquired from the data that defines the correspondence between the stopped reel symbol and the corresponding displayable winning combination, or the stopped reel symbol. And the symbol combination table (see FIGS. 8 to 10) may be collated and acquired. When the former method is used, the correspondence between the symbol and the displayable combination changes for each reel.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a pull-in priority acquisition process (S127). In this process, the main CPU 51 gives priority to the combination in which the bit is "1" in the display combination storage area (see FIG. 55) and the bit is "1" in the internal winning combination storage area. The attraction priority data is acquired by referring to the ranking table (see FIG. 46).

In addition, when the symbol of the winning combination (for example, the winning combination related to "cherry": see FIG. 8) is displayed on some reels, the reels that become "ANY" have the attraction priority of the winning combination. Do not get data. In addition, if there is a possibility that a winning combination that has not been won internally will be determined on the reel for which the winning is confirmed, the attraction priority data is set to "stop prohibited (all bits 0)".

Next, the main CPU 51 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area (see FIG. 60) (S128). At this time, the attraction priority data is stored in the attraction priority data storage area so that the value of each priority and the bit of the storage area correspond to each other. Next, the main CPU 51 adds 1 to the symbol position data and subtracts 1 from the symbol check count (S129).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is 0 (S130). When the main CPU 51 determines in S130 that the number of symbol checks is not 0 (when the determination in S130 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S125 and repeats the processes after S125.

On the other hand, in S130, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of symbol checks is 0 (when the determination in S130 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches (S131).

When it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has not searched for the number of searches (when the determination in S131 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S122 and repeats the processes after S122. On the other hand, when it is determined in S131 that the main CPU 51 has searched for the number of searches (when the determination in S131 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction priority storage process and performs the process in S13 of the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move to.

[Pull-in priority table selection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 79, the attraction priority table selection process performed in S123 in the flowchart of the attraction priority storage process (see FIG. 78) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the attraction-in priority table number is set, that is, whether or not the attraction-in priority table number is directly stored in the reel stop initial setting process (S8) (S141). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S141 that the attraction priority table number is set (when the determination in S141 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the attraction priority table selection process and stores the process in the attraction priority order. The process moves to S124 of the process (see FIG. 78).

On the other hand, in S141, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority table number is not set (when the determination in S141 is NO), the main CPU 51 stores the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 58) and the operation stop button. Refer to the area (see FIG. 57) and set the corresponding pull-in priority table number (S142). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the attraction priority table selection process, and shifts the process to S124 of the attraction priority storage process (see FIG. 78).

In S142, first, the main CPU 51 acquires the data of the pressing order and the operation stop button by referring to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the attraction priority table selection table corresponding to the attraction priority table selection data, and acquires the attraction priority table number based on the pressing order and the operation stop button. After that, the main CPU 51 sets the acquired pull-in priority table number.

[Design code storage process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the symbol code storage process performed in S125 in the flowchart of the attraction priority storage process (see FIG. 78) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets valid line data (S151). In the present embodiment, the effective line (winning determination line) is provided with five lines (top line, center line, bottom line, cross-down line, cross-up line) as described above. Next, the main CPU 51 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (S152). For example, when the search target reel is the left reel 3L, since it is desired to acquire the information of the middle stage of the search target reel, the check symbol position data indicating the middle stage is set.

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (S153). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the symbol code storage process, and shifts the process to S126 of the pull-in priority storage process (see FIG. 78).

[Reel stop control process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, the reel stop control process performed in S13 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. In this embodiment, the reel stop control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 41 also serves as a means (stop control means) for executing the reel stop control process.

First, the main CPU 51 performs a stop button detection process (S161). In this process, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed, and also determines whether or not the left stop button has been pressed in the first stop operation. The details of the stop button detection process will be described later with reference to FIG. 82 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines the pressing order storage area (see FIG. 58) and the operation stop button storage area (see FIG. 57) based on the detection result of the stop button detection process in S161 (the determination result of the effectively pressed stop button). Is updated (S162). Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts "1" from the stop button non-operation counter (S163).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (S164). Then, the main CPU 51 stores the stop start position in the main RAM 53 based on the symbol counter (S165).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number determination process (S166). The details of the sliding piece number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 83, which will be described later. Next, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub control circuit 42 (S167). The reel stop command transmitted in this process includes information such as the type of reel to be stopped, the number of slip pieces thereof, and the ON edge / OFF edge of the stop switch. The ON edge / OFF edge information of the stop switch may be monitored by an interrupt process described later, and the information may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 42.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines a scheduled stop position based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determined in S166, and stores the determined stop scheduled position in the main RAM 53 (S168). In this process, the main CPU 51 adds the number of sliding pieces to the stop start position, and sets the result as the scheduled stop position.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the scheduled stop position determined in S168 as the search symbol position (S169). Next, the main CPU 51 performs the symbol code storage process described with reference to FIG. 80 (S170). After that, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol code storage area (see FIG. 59) using the symbol code acquired in S170 (S171).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a control change process (S172). The details of the control change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 88 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button has been released (S173). In S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has not been released (when the determination in S173 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S173 and waits until the pressed stop button is released. do.

On the other hand, in S173, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button has been released (when the determination in S173 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs a reel stop command transmission process (S174). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 42. At this time, the data structure of the reel stop command to be transmitted is the same as that of the reel stop command transmitted in S167. However, the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S174 is different from the ON edge / OFF edge information included in the reel stop command transmitted in S167.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (S175). In S175, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inactive counter is not "0" (when the determination in S175 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the attraction priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 78 (S176). .. After that, the main CPU 51 returns the process to S161 and repeats the processes after S161.

On the other hand, in S175, when the main CPU 51 determines that the inactive counter is "0" (when the determination in S175 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the third stop game lock command transmission process (S177).

In the third stop game lock command transmission process, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock flag storage area (see FIG. 61), and in the previous game lock lottery process (see FIG. 74), the winning game lock type is "game lock". It is determined whether or not it is any of "11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13".

If the winning game lock type is not any of "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13", the main CPU 51 ends the third stop lock command transmission process.
On the other hand, when the winning game lock type is any one of "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13", the main CPU 51 specifies the display combination. When the third stop game lock command transmission process is executed, the stop symbol of each reel can be specified, and therefore the display combination can be specified.

Further, the main CPU 51 refers to the game lock type change table (see FIG. 54) and identifies the winning game lock type (any of "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13"). Change to the game lock type corresponding to the display combination. For example, if "Game Lock 12" is won as the game lock type and the display combination is "C_CT Lip 1", "Game Lock 12" is changed to "Game Lock 5".

Then, after changing the game lock type, the main CPU 51 transmits a third stop game lock command to the sub-control circuit 42, and ends the third stop lock command transmission process. The third stop game lock command to be transmitted includes a parameter indicating the changed game lock type.
When the main CPU 51 finishes the third stop lock command transmission process, it ends the reel stop control process and shifts the process to S14 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Stop button detection process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the stop button detection process performed in S161 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a pressed stop button (S181). When the main CPU 51 determines in S181 that there is no pressed stop button (when the determination in S181 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and performs the process as a reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). Move to S162.

On the other hand, in S181, when the main CPU 51 determines that there is a pressed stop button (when the determination in S181 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the stop operation of the stop button is the first stop operation. (S182). In S182, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop operation of the stop button is not the first stop operation (when the determination in S182 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described later.

On the other hand, in S182, when the main CPU 51 determines that the stop operation of the stop button is the first stop operation (when the determination in S182 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the left stop button 17L has been pressed. (S183). In this process, when there is only one stop button pressed in the first stop operation, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the pressed stop button is the left stop button 17L. Further, in this process, when there are a plurality of stop buttons pressed in the first stop operation, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the left stop button 17L is included in the plurality of pressed stop buttons. Determine.

When the main CPU 51 determines in S183 that the left stop button 17L is not pressed (when the determination in S183 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S185 described later. On the other hand, in S183, when the main CPU 51 determines that the left stop button 17L has been pressed (when the determination in S183 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the left stop button 17L as a effectively pressed stop button (S184). .. Then, after the processing of S184, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and shifts the processing to S162 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 81).

When the determination in S182 or S183 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (S185). When the main CPU 51 determines in S185 that a plurality of stop buttons have been pressed (when the determination in S185 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and performs the process as a reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). Move to S162. That is, when a plurality of stop buttons are pressed in a stop operation other than the first stop operation, or when the stop button pressed in the first stop operation does not include the left stop button, the stop button of this stop button is used. The pressing operation is treated as an invalid operation.

On the other hand, in S185, when the main CPU 51 determines that a plurality of stop buttons are not pressed (NO in S185), the main CPU 51 is a stop button of the reel in which the pressed stop button is rotating. Whether or not it is determined (S186). In S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is not the stop button of the rotating reel (when the determination in S186 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection process and stops the process on the reel. The control process (see FIG. 81) is transferred to S162. That is, when the pressed stop button is the stop button corresponding to the stopped reel, the pressing operation of the stop button is treated as an invalid operation.

On the other hand, in S186, when the main CPU 51 determines that the pressed stop button is the stop button of the rotating reel (when the determination in S186 is YES), the main CPU 51 effectively presses the pressed stop button. Set as a stop button (S187). Then, after the processing of S187, the main CPU 51 ends the stop button detection processing, and shifts the processing to S162 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 81).

As described above, in S181 to S184 of the stop button detection process of the present embodiment, when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are pressed at the same time in the first stop operation of the reel, the left stop button 17L is pressed. Is enabled and other stop button presses are disabled. Then, this process is executed by the main CPU 51. That is, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of stop buttons including the left stop button 17L are pressed at the same time in the first stop operation of the reel, the main CPU 51 determines that the pressing operation of the left stop button 17L is an effective pressing operation. Also serves as a means to do.

[Sliding piece number determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the slip piece number determination process performed in S166 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 selects line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the line mask data table (not shown) (S191). In this process, for example, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the main CPU 51 sets “1000000” as line mask data in the bit 7 corresponding to the “left reel A line” of the stop data. Select. Further, for example, when the middle stop button 17C is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects "00010000" as the line mask data in which "1" is set in the bit 4 corresponding to the "middle reel A line" of the stop data. do. Further, for example, when the right stop button 17R is pressed, the main CPU 51 selects “00000010” in which “1” is set in bit 1 corresponding to the “right reel A line” of the stop data as line mask data. do.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is the first stop (the stop button non-operation counter is “2”) (S192). When the main CPU 51 determines in S192 that it is not the first stop (when the determination in S192 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the second and third stop processes (S193). The details of the second and third stop processes will be described later with reference to FIG. 84 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S201 described later.

On the other hand, in S192, when the main CPU 51 determines that the first stop is performed (when the determination in S192 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button is the left stop button (S194).

In S194, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is the left stop button (when the determination in S194 is YES), the main CPU 51 acquires the table selection data and the symbol counter at the time of forward pressing (S195). In this process, the table selection data at the time of forward pressing is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 40). Next, the main CPU 51 refers to the forward-pressed first stop stop table corresponding to the forward-pressed table selection data, and acquires the slip piece number determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (S196). After that, the main CPU 51 performs the process of S201 described later.

On the other hand, in S194, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button is not the left stop button (when the determination in S194 is NO), the main CPU 51 acquires the irregular pressing table selection data and selects the irregular pressing table. An irregular push stop table corresponding to the data is set (S197). In this process, the irregular pressing table selection data is acquired with reference to the reel stop initial setting table (see FIG. 40).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line change bit check process (S198). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 85 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S199). The details of the line mask data change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 refers to the set irregular push stop table, and acquires the number of slip pieces determination data based on the line mask data and the stop start position (S200).

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a priority pull-in control process (S201). In this process, the pull-in priority data is compared according to each symbol position in the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces "4" from the stop start position, and the most appropriate number of sliding pieces is determined. The details of the priority pull-in control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 described later. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the sliding piece number determination process, and shifts the process to S167 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81).

[Second and third stop processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the second and third stop processes performed in S193 in the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 83) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation (S211). When the main CPU 51 determines in S211 that it is not during the second stop operation (when the determination in S211 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S214 described later.

On the other hand, in S211 when the main CPU 51 determines that it is during the second stop operation (when the determination in S211 is YES), the main CPU 51 pushes the stop button forward (the first stop is the left reel 3L). It is determined whether or not it is (S212). When the main CPU 51 determines in S212 that the push is not forward (when the determination in S212 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S214 described later.

On the other hand, in S212, when the main CPU 51 determines that the push is forward (when the determination in S212 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process (S213). The details of the line change bit check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 85 described later.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a line mask data change process (S214). The details of the line mask data change process will be described later with reference to FIG. 86 described later. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a sliding piece number search process (S215). In this process, the number of slip pieces is determined based on the stop start position with reference to the stop table (see FIGS. 41, 43 and 44).

For example, when the line mask data is "00010000" corresponding to the "middle reel A line", the main CPU 51 refers to the column of the "middle reel A line" of the bit 4. Then, for each symbol position within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces from the stop start position, a search for whether or not the corresponding data is "1" is sequentially performed. Next, the main CPU 51 calculates the difference from the symbol position where the corresponding data is "1" to the stop start position, and determines the calculated value as the slip piece number determination data. Then, after the processing of S215, the main CPU 51 ends the second and third stop processing, and shifts the processing to S201 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83).

[Line change bit check processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 85, the line change bit performed in S198 in the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 83) and S213 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84). The check process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change status is "1" or "2" (S221). In S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is "1" or "2" (when the determination in S221 is YES), the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding line status (S222). In this process, in the present embodiment, the A-line status is set when the change status is "1", and the B-line status is set when the change status is "2". Then, after the processing of S222, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and performs the processing in S199 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) Moves to the processing of S214.

On the other hand, in S221, when the main CPU 51 determines that the change status is not "1" or "2" (when the determination in S221 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the line change bit is on. (S223). In this process, the main CPU 51 refers to the column corresponding to the "middle reel line change bit" or "right reel line change bit" in the stop table (see FIGS. 43 and 44), and the data corresponding to the stop start position is obtained. It is determined whether or not it is "1". Then, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is not "1", that is, the line change bit is not on (when the determination in S223 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the line change bit check process. Is completed, and the process is transferred to S199 of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 83) or S214 in the flowcharts of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84).

On the other hand, in S223, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data corresponding to the stop start position is "1", that is, the line change bit is ON (when the determination in S223 is YES), the main CPU 51 is B. Set the line status (S224). The B line status is data used to change the line mask data. Then, after the processing of S224, the main CPU 51 ends the line change bit check processing, and performs the processing in S199 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) Moves to the processing of S214.

[Line mask data change processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 86, the line mask data performed in S199 in the flowchart of the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 83) and S214 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84). The change process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the C line status is set (S231). It should be noted that the C-line status is set when the forward push is performed in the control change process after the second stop (see FIG. 89), which will be described later.

In S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is set (when the determination in S231 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button. Determine (S232).

In S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button (when the determination in S232 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (S233). ). If the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button in the forward push, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop becomes the right stop button. Therefore, the process of S233 changes the line mask data from "00000010" to "10000000". As a result, the column of bits 7 corresponding to the "right reel C line data" of the second and third stop tables (see FIG. 43) at the time of forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S233, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and performs the processing in S200 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) Moves to the processing of S215.

On the other hand, in S232, when the main CPU 51 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button (when the determination in S232 is NO), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the left twice. (S234). If it is a forward push and the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button, the operation stop button at the time of the third stop becomes the middle stop button. Therefore, the process of S234 changes the line mask data from "00010000" to "01000000". As a result, the column of bits 6 corresponding to the "middle reel C line data" of the second and third stop tables at the time of forward pressing is referred to. Then, after the processing of S234, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and performs the processing in S200 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) Moves to the processing of S215.

Further, in S231, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line status is not set (when the determination in S231 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the B line status is set (S235). .. When the main CPU 51 determines in S235 that the B line status is not set (when the determination in S235 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change process and performs the process of determining the number of sliding pieces (FIG. FIG. (Refer to 83), the process proceeds to S200 or S215 in the flowchart of the second and third stop processes (see FIG. 84).

On the other hand, in S235, when the main CPU 51 determines that the B line status is set (when the determination in S235 is YES), the main CPU 51 rotates the line mask data to the right once (S236). By this processing, for example, when the line mask data is "00000010", it is changed to "00000001". As a result, the column corresponding to "B line data" in the stop table (see FIGS. 43 and 44) is referenced. Then, after the processing of S236, the main CPU 51 ends the line mask data change processing, and performs the processing in S200 of the sliding piece number determination processing (see FIG. 83) or the flowchart of the second and third stop processing (see FIG. 84). ) Moves to the processing of S215.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, the priority pull-in control process performed in S201 in the flowchart (see FIG. 83) of the slide piece number determination process will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 sets a search order table (see FIGS. 47 and 48) according to the gaming state (S241). Next, the main CPU 51 sets initial values in the search order counter and the number of checks (S242). Specifically, the main CPU 51 sets the search order counter to "1" as an initial value. Further, the main CPU 51 sets the data length of the search order table as an initial value for the number of checks. Specifically, "5" is set as the initial value of the number of checks.

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the start address of the stop order table (not shown), and adds the address of the search order table based on the slip piece number determination data (S243).

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the value of the search order counter (S244). Next, the main CPU 51 adds the acquired number of slip pieces to the expected address at the start of stopping, and acquires the attraction priority data (S245).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the attraction priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the attraction priority data acquired earlier (S246). In S246, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority data acquired in S245 does not exceed the attraction priority data acquired earlier (when the determination in S246 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S248 described later. conduct.

On the other hand, in S246, when the main CPU 51 determines that the attraction priority data acquired in S245 exceeds the attraction priority data acquired earlier (when the determination in S246 is YES), the main CPU 51 slips acquired in S244. The number of pieces is evacuated (S247).

Next, the main CPU 51 subtracts 1 from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter (S248).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (S249). When the main CPU 51 determines in S249 that the number of checks is not "0" (when the determination in S249 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S244 and repeats the processes after S244.

On the other hand, in S249, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of checks is "0" (when the determination in S249 is YES), the main CPU 51 restores the number of retracted sliding pieces (S250). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the priority pull-in control process and also ends the sliding piece number determination process (see FIG. 83).

[Control change processing]
Next, the control change process performed in S172 in the flowchart of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81) will be described with reference to FIG. 88.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the third stop (S261). In S261, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the third stop (when the determination in S261 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and performs the process in S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). Move to.

On the other hand, in S261, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is not after the third stop (when the determination in S261 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not it is after the second stop (S262). In S262, when the main CPU 51 determines that it is after the second stop (when the determination in S262 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the control process after the second stop (S263). The details of the control process after the second stop will be described later with reference to FIG. 89 described later. Then, after the processing of S263, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 81).

On the other hand, in S262, when the main CPU 51 determines that it has not been after the second stop (when the determination in S262 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the push is forward (S264). When the main CPU 51 determines in S264 that the push is not forward (when the determination in S264 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process and shifts the process to S173 of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81). ..

On the other hand, in S264, when the main CPU 51 determines that the forward push is performed (when the determination in S264 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines the forward push control change table according to the forward push table change data (see FIG. 42). Is acquired and the number of searches is set (S265).

Next, the main CPU 51 acquires the scheduled stop position (S266). Then, the main CPU 51 updates the change target position according to the acquired scheduled stop position (S267).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the change target position updated in S267 matches the scheduled stop position (S268). In S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated position to be changed does not match the scheduled stop position (when the determination in S268 is NO), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of searches is "0". (S269). In S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is not "0" (when the determination in S269 is NO), the main CPU 51 returns the process to S267 and repeats the processes after S267.

On the other hand, in S269, when the main CPU 51 determines that the number of searches is "0" (when the determination in S269 is YES), the main CPU 51 changes the table at the time of forward pressing. It is acquired as the third stop table number for stop, and the corresponding stop table is set (S270).

Next, the main CPU 51 sets “0” in the C line check data (S271). Then, after the processing of S271, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing, and shifts the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 81).

Further, in S268, when the main CPU 51 determines that the updated position to be changed matches the scheduled stop position (when the determination in S268 is YES), the main CPU 51 is the second when the line is pushed forward according to the value of the line change status. -Obtain the third stop table number and C line check data (S272).

Next, the main CPU 51 sets the corresponding stop table based on the second and third stop table numbers at the time of forward pressing (S273). Then, after the processing of S273, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing and shifts the processing to S173 of the reel stop control processing (see FIG. 81).

[Control change processing after the second stop]
Next, with reference to FIG. 89, the second post-stop control change process performed in S263 in the flowchart of the control change process (see FIG. 88) will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the push is forward (S291). When the main CPU 51 determines in S291 that the push is not forward (when the determination in S291 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop, and also ends the control change process (see FIG. 88). do.

On the other hand, in S291, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 is pushing forward (when the determination in S291 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether the C line check data is on (whether the change status is "3") or not. (S292). The C-line check data is acquired by the process of S272 of the control change process (see FIG. 88). Then, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is not on (when the determination in S292 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop and controls change process (FIG. FIG. 88) also ends.

On the other hand, in S292, when the main CPU 51 determines that the C line check data is on (when the determination in S292 is YES), the main CPU 51 turns on the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop. It is determined whether or not it is (S293). In S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is not on (when the determination in S293 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the control change process after the second stop. At the same time, the control change process (see FIG. 88) is also completed.

On the other hand, in S293, when the main CPU 51 determines that the line change bit corresponding to the stop start position at the time of the second stop is on (when the determination in S293 is YES), the main CPU 51 is pressed forward when stored. "1" is added to the second and third stop table numbers, and the corresponding stop table is set (S294). Next, the main CPU 51 sets the C line status (S295). Then, after the processing of S295, the main CPU 51 ends the control change processing after the second stop, and also ends the control change processing (see FIG. 88).

[Game lock processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 90, the game lock process performed in S16 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This game lock process shows a specific example of the game lock generation means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is "00000000000" (S301). In S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is "00000000000" (when the determination in S301 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock process and performs the process. Move to S17 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

On the other hand, in S301, when the main CPU 51 determines that the data stored in the game lock flag storage area is not "00000000000" (when the determination in S301 is NO), the main CPU 51 is set to the determined game lock type. The associated value is set in the lock timer (S302). That is, a value corresponding to the period for executing the determined game lock type is set in the lock timer.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the lock timer is "0" (S303). When the main CPU 51 determines in S303 that the value of the lock timer is not "0" (when the determination in S303 is NO), the main CPU 51 repeats the process of S303 until the value of the lock timer becomes "0". stand by.

On the other hand, in S303, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the lock timer is "0" (when the determination in S303 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the game lock process and performs the process in the main flow (FIG. 71). (See), move to S17.

As the gaming machine of the present invention, the reel effect pattern may be set after the value associated with the determined gaming lock type is set in the lock timer (S302). In this reel effect pattern, data for performing a predetermined reel effect using the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is set. As a predetermined reel effect, for example, an effect of vibrating all reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be applied. The "vibration" is an operation of repeating the forward rotation and the reverse rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R at high speed to make the reels 3L, 3C, 3R appear to be vibrating.

[RT control processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 91, the RT control process performed in S18 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. In this embodiment, the RT control process described below is executed by the main control circuit 41.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and checks the transition conditions of the RT gaming state that can be established in the RT gaming state of the migration source (current) (S311).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the transition condition of the RT gaming state is satisfied (S312). In S312, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is not satisfied (when the determination in S312 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 71). ) Move to S19.

On the other hand, in S312, when the main CPU 51 determines that the transition condition of the RT gaming state is satisfied (when the determination in S312 is YES), the main CPU 51 refers to the RT transition table (see FIG. 12) and shifts. Based on the conditions, the RT game state flag of the migration destination is set to a predetermined bit of the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 56), and the game state flag storage area is updated (S313).

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state has shifted to the RT0 gaming state in S313. When it is determined in S314 that the main CPU 51 has not shifted from the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state (when the determination in S314 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the RT control process and performs the process in the main flow (when it is determined). (See FIG. 71).

On the other hand, in S314, when it is determined that the main CPU 51 has shifted from the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state (when the determination in S314 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the RT end lock command transmission process (S315). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits an RT end lock identification value as a parameter of "1", that is, an RT end lock command corresponding to the start to the sub-control circuit 42.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs the effect game stop process (RT end lock) (S316). Specifically, even if a closing operation or a stopping operation is performed for 3310.26 ms (milliseconds), the detection is treated as invalid or delayed.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs an RT end lock command transmission process (S317). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits an RT end lock identification value as a parameter "0", that is, an RT end lock command corresponding to the end to the sub control circuit 42. Then, after the processing of S317, the main CPU 51 ends the RT control processing and shifts the processing to S19 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Bonus end check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 92, the bonus end check process performed in S20 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This bonus end check process shows a specific example of the special game state end means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 refers to the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 56) and refers to "BB" ("C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7") or "MB" ("C_BAR1"). , "C_BAR2") is in operation (S321). When the main CPU 51 determines in S321 that "BB" or "MB" is not in operation (when the determination in S321 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process and performs the process in the main flow (FIG. 71). (See), move to S21.

On the other hand, in S321, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" or "MB" is in operation (when the determination in S321 is YES), the main CPU 51 has a value of the bonus end number counter of less than "0". It is determined whether or not there is (S322).

In S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0" (when the determination in S322 is YES), the main CPU 51 performs the bonus end processing (S323). In this process, the main CPU 51 clears the bonus end number counter and turns off the game state flag (BB game state flag or MB game state flag) corresponding to the operating "BB" or "MB". If the value of the bonus end number counter is less than "0", it means that the payout of medals exceeded 344 during the BB game state or the payout of medals exceeded 105 during the MB game state flag. means.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus end command transmission process (S324). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus end command to the sub control circuit 42. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus game has ended.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs an initialization process at the end of the bonus (S325). Then, after the processing of S325, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check processing, and shifts the processing to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

On the other hand, in S322, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not less than "0" (when the determination in S322 is NO), the main CPU 51 sets each value of the winning count counter and the playable count counter. Update (S326). The value of the winning count counter is subtracted by "1" when a small winning combination (a winning combination with a medal payout) is displayed, and the value of the gameable count counter is "1" in one game regardless of the stop symbol. It is subtracted.

Next, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter or the playable number counter is “0” (S327). In S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning count counter or the value of the playable count counter is not "0" (when the determination in S327 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process. , The process is transferred to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

On the other hand, in S327, when the main CPU 51 determines that the value of the winning count counter or the value of the playable count counter is "0" (when the determination in S327 is YES), the main CPU 51 processes at the end of RB. Alternatively, processing at the end of CB is performed (S328). Specifically, a winning count counter and a game counter that turn off the game status flag (RB game status flag) corresponding to "RB" or the game status flag (CB game status flag) corresponding to "CB". Perform processing such as clearing. After that, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus end check process, and shifts the process to S21 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Bonus operation check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the bonus operation check process performed in S21 in the main flow (see FIG. 71) will be described. This bonus operation check process shows a specific example of the special gaming state starting means according to the present invention.

First, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not "BB" ("C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7") is operating (S331). In S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is not operating (when the determination in S331 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S334 described later.

On the other hand, in S331, when the main CPU 51 determines that "BB" is in operation (when the determination in S331 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not "RB" is in operation (S332). ). In S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that "RB" is in operation (when the determination in S332 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move to S2.

On the other hand, in S332, when the main CPU 51 determines that "RB" is not operating (when the determination in S332 is NO), the main CPU 51 processes during RB operation based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). (S333). Then, after the processing of S333, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

Further, when the determination in S331 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the "MB" ("C_BAR1", "C_BAR2") is in operation (S334). In S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that "MB" is not operating (when the determination in S334 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S337 described later.

On the other hand, in S334, when the main CPU 51 determines that "MB" is in operation (when the determination in S334 is YES), the main CPU 51 determines whether or not "CB" is in operation (S335). ). When the main CPU 51 determines in S335 that "CB" is in operation (when the determination in S335 is YES), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move to S2.

On the other hand, in S335, when the main CPU 51 determines that "CB" is not operating (when the determination in S335 is NO), the main CPU 51 processes during CB operation based on the bonus operation table (see FIG. 11). (S336). Then, after the processing of S336, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

Further, when the determination in S334 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the bonus game is a prize (S337). In S337, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is not a prize (when the determination in S337 is NO), the main CPU 51 performs the process of S341 described later.

On the other hand, in S337, when the main CPU 51 determines that the bonus game is a winning bonus (when the determination in S337 is YES), the main CPU 51 selects the winning bonus game based on the bonus operating table (see FIG. 11). The corresponding bonus operation time processing is performed (S338). In the present embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 51 sets "1" in the corresponding bit in the game state flag storage area (see FIG. 56) with reference to the bonus operation time table (see FIG. 11). Set the value of the bonus end number counter to a predetermined value ("344" in the case of "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "105" in the case of "C_BAR1", "C_BAR2". ). Further, in this process, the RB operating process described in S333 or the CB operating process described in S336 is performed.

Next, the main CPU 51 clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (S336). Next, the main CPU 51 performs a bonus start command transmission process (S337). In this process, the main CPU 51 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 42. The bonus start command includes information indicating that the bonus game has started. Then, after S337, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and shifts the process to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

Further, when the determination in S337 is NO, the main CPU 51 determines whether or not the winning combination related to the replay is a prize (S341). In S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to the replay is not a prize (when the determination in S341 is NO), the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check process and performs the process in the main flow (see FIG. 71). Move to S2.

On the other hand, in S341, when the main CPU 51 determines that the winning combination related to the replay is a prize (when the determination in S341 is YES), the main CPU 51 requests the automatic insertion of medals (S342). That is, the main CPU 51 copies the input number counter to the automatic input number counter. Then, after the processing of S342, the main CPU 51 ends the bonus operation check processing, and shifts the processing to S2 of the main flow (see FIG. 71).

[Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 94, an interrupt process performed at a fixed cycle (every 1.1172 msec) under the control of a timer (not shown) built in the main CPU 51 will be described.

First, the main CPU 51 saves the register (S351). Next, the main CPU 51 performs an input port check process (S352). In this process, signals input from various switches such as the stop switch 17S are checked.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a timer update process (S353). In this process, the main CPU 51 performs a process of subtracting the value of the lock timer for each interrupt process, for example. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a communication data transmission procedure (S354). In this process, various commands are mainly transmitted to the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 as appropriate.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a reel control process (S355). In this process, the main CPU 51 starts rotating the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R when all the reels are requested to start rotating, and then each reel rotates at a constant speed. The three stepping motors 61L, 61C and 61R are driven and controlled. When the number of sliding pieces is determined, the main CPU 51 updates the symbol counter of the corresponding reel by the number of sliding pieces. Then, the main CPU 51 waits for the updated symbol counter to match the value corresponding to the scheduled stop position (the symbol at the scheduled stop position reaches the area on the effective line (winning determination line) of the display window). , Drive and control the corresponding stepping motor so that the rotation of the corresponding reel is decelerated and stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, in the processing of S355, in addition to the above-mentioned normal acceleration processing, constant speed processing and stop processing, when a reel effect pattern is set at the time of acceleration processing, the reel effect pattern is supported. It also performs reel production (reel action) and lock control processing.

Next, the main CPU 51 performs a lamp / 7-segment drive process (S356). In this process, the main CPU 51 drives and controls the main 7-segment display 6 to display the number of payouts, the number of credits, and the like. Next, the main CPU 51 performs a register reset process (S357). After that, the main CPU 51 ends the interrupt process.

In addition to the processes described with reference to FIGS. 71 to 94, for various processes executed by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41 using the program, for example, as described above, an error is performed at a predetermined cycle. There is detection processing.

<Explanation of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 95 to 104, the contents of various processes (tasks) executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 by using the program will be described.

[Main board communication task]
First, the main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 95.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception of the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41 (S501). Next, when the sub CPU 81 receives the command, the sub CPU 81 extracts the type of the received command (S502).

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received (S503). When it is determined in S503 that the sub CPU 81 has not received a command different from the previous one (when the determination in S503 is NO), the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S501 and repeats the processes after S501.

On the other hand, in S503, when the sub CPU 81 determines that a command different from the previous one has been received (when the determination in S503 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stores a message in the message queue based on the received command (S504). ). The message queue is a mechanism for exchanging information between processes. Then, after the processing of S504, the sub CPU 81 returns the processing to S501 and repeats the processing after S501.

[Direction registration task]
Next, the effect registration task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 96.

First, the sub CPU 81 retrieves a message from the message queue (S511). Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a message in the message queue (S512). In S512, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is no message in the message queue (when the determination in S512 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S515 described later.

On the other hand, in S512, when the sub CPU 81 determines that there is a message in the message queue (when the determination in S512 is YES), the sub CPU 81 copies the game information from the message (S513). In this process, for example, various data such as an internal winning combination, a type of reel whose rotation has stopped, a display combination, and a game state flag, which are specified by parameters, are copied to a storage area (not shown) provided in the sub RAM 83. NS.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs the effect content determination process (S514). In this process, the sub CPU 81 determines the effect content, registers the effect data, and the like according to the type of the received command. The details of the effect content determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 97, which will be described later.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the sound data (S515). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers the information indicating the sound data in the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83, that is, the phrase No., in the sound data storage area in the effect content determination process or the like described later. As a result, in the sound control task described later, the sound corresponding to the sound data is output to the DSP 90, the sound data which is digital data is converted into analog data by the D / A converter 92, and the converted sound data is converted into the amplifier 93. Is output from the speakers 20L and 20R via.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the lamp data (S516). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers the information indicating the lamp data in the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in the lamp data storage area in the effect content determination process or the like described later. As a result, in the lamp control task described later, the lamp group 21, the reel backlight 300, and the like are turned on and off in a lighting / extinguishing pattern corresponding to the lamp data.
Further, in this process, lamp data is registered for lighting control of the lamp of the MAX bet button 14, lighting control of the BET lamp 8, and control of the display of the sub 7-segment display 200.
After S516, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to S511 and repeats the processes after S511.

[Direction content determination process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 97, the effect content determination process performed in S514 in the flowchart of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96) will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (S521).

In S521, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the start command is received (YES in S521), the sub CPU 81 performs the start command reception process (S522). In this process, the sub CPU 81 extracts the effect random value, and is based on the parameters (effect flag, lock effect control flag, and game state parameter) included in the start command, and the extracted effect random value. Then, the effect pattern and the effect number are determined using the effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 66 to 69). Further, the sub CPU 81 stores (registers) the determined effect number in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.
When the RT gaming state is the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state, the production number corresponding to the production in which the BGM similar to the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state is output from the speakers 20L and 20R is determined. This makes the player feel that the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are a continuation of the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state.

Next, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the start according to the registered effect number (S523). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires the effect data corresponding to the effect number registered in S522 from the effect data storage area of the sub ROM 82, and registers (stores) the effect data in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. ..

Here, the effect data is data that specifies sound data and lamp data. Specifically, the effect data is composed of information indicating the phrase No. in the sound list (see FIG. 70) and the lamp data which is a pattern of turning on and off the lamp. In the effect data at the start, as the phrase No. corresponding to the registered effect number, for example, the phrase numbers "105" (normal_lever sound) and "106" (normal_delay lever sound) in the sound list shown in FIG. 70 ) Is included.

Therefore, when the effect data is registered, the corresponding sound data and lamp data are determined, and the effect registration task (see FIG. 96) described above, the sound control task (see FIG. 102) and the lamp control task (see FIG. 103) described later are determined. By executing (see), the sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R and the effect of turning on and off the lamp group 21 and the reel backlight 300 are executed. Then, after the processing of S523, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S521, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the start command is received (when the determination in S521 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the reel stop command is received (S524).

In S524, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the reel stop command has been received (YES in S524), the sub CPU 81 performs the reel stop command reception processing (S525). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the time of stop according to the registered effect number and the type of the operation stop button. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96). The details of the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command will be described later with reference to FIG. 98.

On the other hand, in S524, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the reel stop command is received (when the determination in S524 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the display command is received (S526).

In S526, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display command is being received (when the determination in S526 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the display command reception processing (S527). In this process, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data according to the registered effect number. The details of the processing at the time of receiving the display command will be described later with reference to FIG. 99. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S526, when it is determined that it is not the time when the display command is received (when the determination in S526 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the payout end command is received (S528). In S528, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is the time when the payout end command is received (when the determination in S528 is YES), the sub CPU 81 performs the process when the payout end command is received (S529).

In the process of S529, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data at the end of payout according to the registered effect number. Further, when the parameter indicating the number of RT games included in the start command is "20", the effect data related to the RT1 / RT2 end effects is registered. The RT1 / RT2 end effect is the end of the output of the BGM (BGM similar to the above-mentioned BB1 game state and BB2 game state) output from the speakers 20L and 20R in the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state, and RT1 -This is an effect of outputting the end effect sound suggesting the end of the RT2 game state from the speakers 20L and 20R.

In addition, when the RT end lock command (that is, the RT end lock command indicating the start of the RT end lock) including the RT end lock identification value "1" is received as a parameter after receiving the start command in this unit game, RT1. Register the production data related to the RT2 end production.
It should be noted that the length of the RT1 / RT2 end effect is invalid even if a throw-in operation or a stop operation is performed in the above-mentioned effect game stop process (S316 in FIG. 91), that is, the RT end lock. The length is set to be equal to 331.26 ms (milliseconds), which is the time to be treated as a delay.

On the other hand, in S528, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the payout end command is received (when the determination in S528 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus start command is received (S530).

When the sub CPU 81 determines in S530 that the bonus start command has been received (when the determination in S530 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for starting the bonus (S531). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S530, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the bonus start command is received (when the determination in S530 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus end command is received (S532). In S532, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus end command has been received (when the determination in S532 is YES), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data for the bonus end (S533). After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

In S532, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not the time when the bonus end command is received (when the determination in S532 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is the time when the no-operation command is received (S534). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S534 that it is not the time when the no-operation command is received (when the determination in S534 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process and performs the process in the effect registration task (see FIG. 96). Move to S515.

On the other hand, in S534, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the non-operation command is received (YES in S534), the sub CPU 81 performs the non-operation command reception process (S535). The details of the non-operation command reception processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 101 described later. After the processing of S535, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process, and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

[Processing when receiving reel stop command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 98, the reel stop command reception processing performed in S525 in the flowchart (see FIG. 97) of the effect content determination processing will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data according to the registered effect number (S541). In this process, the sub CPU 81 produces an effect according to the effect number stored in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 and the type of the operation stop button (either the first stop operation, the second stop operation, or the third stop operation). The data is registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83.

For example, when the registered effect number is "101" (see FIGS. 66 to 69) and the type of the operation stop button is the first stop operation, it is arranged on the reel related to the first stop operation. The effect data indicating the lamp data including the extinguishing of the lamp 211 on the reel and the phrase No. “108” (“normal_stop sound”) in the sound list of FIG. 70 is registered.

As a result, after that, the above-mentioned effect registration task (FIG. 96), the sound control task (FIG. 102) described later, and the lamp control task are executed, so that the sound corresponding to the phrase No. "108" is generated from the speakers 20L and 20R. The output and the on-reel lamp 211 arranged on the reel related to the first stop operation are turned off.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the type of the operation stop button is the second stop operation (S542). In S542, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the type of the operation stop button is not the second stop operation (when the determination in S542 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command, and also determines the effect content. (FIG. 97) is finished, and the process is transferred to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S542, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S542 that the type of the operation stop button is the second stop operation (when the determination in S542 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus symbol is tempai. (S543). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 responds to the reel stop command (reel stop command related to the first stop operation) received last time from the main control circuit 41 and the reel stop command (reel stop command related to the second stop operation) received this time. From the included stop numbers (1 to 3), symbol positions (0 to 20), and the number of sliding pieces (0 to 4), the stop symbols related to the first and second stop operations are specified, and the bonus symbols are tempai. Whether or not it is determined. That is, depending on the timing of the third stop operation, a combination of symbols related to any of the display combinations "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", and "C_Red 7" is displayed on the effective line (winning judgment line). Determine if it is possible.

In S543, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus symbol is not a tempai (NO in S543), the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process, and also determines the effect content (see FIG. 97). Is finished, and the process is moved to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S544, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus symbol is tempai (YES in S544), the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound list (see FIG. 70) and receives the reel stop command this time. The phrase No. is specified based on (the reel stop command related to the second stop operation). Specifically, any of the number of slip pieces included in the reel stop command received this time and the type of bonus related to Tempai (that is, display role "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7"). The corresponding phrase No. is specified based on the type of tempai (double tempai, triple tempai, etc.). Then, the specified phrase No. is registered as the production data. That is, the sub CPU 81 changes the phrase No. in the effect data registered in the sub RAM 83 in S541 to the specified phrase No.

For example, if the number of slip pieces included in the reel stop command received this time is "2", the type of bonus related to tempai is the display role "C_Don 1", and the type of tempai is double tempai, the sub The CPU 81 specifies "183" corresponding to "normal_don symbol_double tempai sound (for two-frame slip)" as the corresponding phrase No. Then, the phrase No. registered in the sub RAM 83 in S541 is changed (overwritten) to the specified phrase No. "183".

As a result, the above-mentioned effect registration task (see FIG. 96) is subsequently executed, and the sound control task (FIG. 102) described later is executed to correspond to the phrase No. "183" from the speakers 20L and 20R. The sound to be played, that is, the tempai sound corresponding to the number of sliding pieces is output. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of discomfort due to the output of the tempai sound before the reel stops.

After the processing of S543, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command, also ends the effect content determination process (FIG. 97), and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

[Processing when receiving display command]
Next, with reference to FIG. 99, the display command reception processing performed in S527 in the flowchart (see FIG. 97) of the effect content determination processing will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data (S551). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires the effect number and the effect data corresponding to the display combination stored in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 83 from the sub ROM 82, and registers the effect data in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. The display combination can be specified when the display command is received by specifying the stop symbol based on various parameters (stop number, symbol position, number of sliding pieces) in the stop command received before receiving the display command. It has become.

In S551, when the effect number corresponding to the effect pattern including the lighting of the WIN lamp 213, that is, the effect numbers "108" to "115" (see FIGS. 66 to 69) is registered as the effect number, the WIN lamp The effect data indicating the lamp data related to the lighting of the 213 is registered.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when the display combination is a display combination in which replay (replay) is activated, that is, "C_normal replay 1", "C_normal replay 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip" In the case of "1", "C_special lip 2", "C_cherry lip" or "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8", the effect data registered in S551 is at least the lighting of the BET lamp 8 at the time of automatic closing. It shows the lamp data and the sound data related to the output of the BET sound.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (S552). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S552 that it is not in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (when the determination in S552 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S564 described later.

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines in S552 that it is in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state (when the determination in S552 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the final game and the display combination are replays. (S553). In the present embodiment, when 20G (game) is digested in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT0 gaming state. Therefore, the final game is the 20G (game) th in the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state. Further, here, it is determined whether or not the display combination is a replay of the symbol related to the same type symbol replay which is the internal winning combination related to the replay consisting of only the symbols of the same type in any of the five effective lines. Determine if the combination is displayed. The same kind of symbol replay in this embodiment is, for example, "C_normal lip 1".

In S553, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the final game and the display combination is a replay (when the determination in S553 is YES), the sub CPU 81 stops lighting the BET lamp 8 and stopping the output of the BET sound at the time of automatic turning on. Request (S554). Specifically, the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551 is changed, that is, the lamp data related to the lighting of the BET lamp 8 at the time of automatic input and the sound related to the output of the BET sound from the registered effect data. Delete the information that indicates the data. As a result, even if the above-mentioned effect registration task (see FIG. 96) and the later-described sound control task (see FIG. 102) are subsequently executed, the BET lamp 8 is not lit and the BET sound is not output at the time of automatic closing. ..

Next, the sub CPU 81 requests that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 be turned on in red (S555). Specifically, information indicating the lamp data for lighting the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in red is added to the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551. In this process, the request to turn on the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in red is because the game is stopped or delayed during the period of the RT end lock that occurs when the state is changed to the RT0 game state, so that the MAX bet is made. This is to make it appear that the operation on the button 14 is invalid. After that, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 which will be described later.

On the other hand, in S553, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the final game and the display combination is not a replay (when the determination in S553 is NO), the sub CPU 81 is in the RT game state (in the sub control circuit 42) before receiving the display command. (Remembered) determines whether or not it is in the RT1 gaming state (S556).

In S556, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state before receiving the display command is not the RT1 gaming state (when the determination in S556 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 described later. do.

On the other hand, in S556, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT game state before receiving the display command is the RT1 game state (when the determination in S556 is YES), the sub CPU 81 displays the display combination as "C_maintenance lip". It is determined whether or not there is (S557). In S557, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not "C_maintenance lip" (when the determination in S557 is NO), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of S560 described later.

In S557, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is "C_maintenance lip" (when the determination in S557 is YES), the sub CPU 81 turns on the BET lamp 8 and stops the output of the BET sound at the time of automatic turning on. (S558). Since the content of this process is the same as the content of the process of S554 described above, the description here will be omitted.

Next, the sub CPU 81 requests that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 be turned on in blue (S559). Specifically, information indicating the lamp data for lighting the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in blue is added to the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551. In this process, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is requested to be turned on in blue in order to make it appear that the operation to the MAX bet button 14 is effective. After that, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 which will be described later.

When the determination in S557 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" or "C_cherry lip" (S560). In the present embodiment, "C_CT rip 1" to "C_CT rip 8" or "C_cherry rip" are defined as transition replays.

In S560, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" or "C_cherry lip" (when the determination in S560 is NO), the sub CPU 81 describes the process later. Move to S563.

On the other hand, in S560, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" or "C_cherry lip" (when the determination in S560 is YES), the sub CPU 81 is automatically turned on. Requests that the BET lamp 8 be turned on and the output of the BET sound be stopped, and the payout sound is output (S561). The payout sound is a sound output when paying out medals. Similar to S554, the sub CPU 81 requests the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the stop of the output of the BET sound at the time of automatic closing, and the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551 is related to the payout sound. Add phrase No. "107" (see FIG. 70).

Next, the sub CPU 81 requests that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 be turned on in blue (S562). In this process, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is requested to be turned on in blue in order to make it appear that the operation to the MAX bet button 14 is effective. Since the content of this process is the same as the content of the process of S559 described above, the description here will be omitted. After that, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 which will be described later.
When the determination in S560 is NO, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is "C_special lip 1" or "C_special lip 2" (S563). In the present embodiment, "C_special lip 1" and "C_special lip 2" are set as reach-eye replays.

In S563, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is "C_special lip 1" or "C_special lip 2" (when the determination in S563 is YES), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S558. That is, the sub CPU 81 requests that the BET lamp 8 be turned on and the output of the BET sound be stopped when the BET lamp 8 is automatically turned on (S558). Then, the sub CPU 81 requests that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 be turned on in blue (S559), and then the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S564 described later.
On the other hand, in S563, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the display combination is not "C_special lip 1" or "C_special lip 2" (when the determination in S563 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S564 described later. do.

In S564, the sub CPU 81 performs a WIN lamp control process (S564). In this process, the sub CPU 81 controls turning on and off of the WIN lamp 213. Details of the WIN lamp control process will be described later with reference to FIG. 100.
After the processing of S564, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command, also ends the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97), and shifts the process to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

When the lock effect control flags included in the start command are "1" to "13", that is, when any game lock occurs, the sub CPU 81 is a game played by the main CPU 51 of the main control circuit 41. At a timing that can be synchronized with the lock process (see FIG. 90), the effect data indicating the lock effect pattern is registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. That is, the sub CPU 81 stores the effect data of the sub RAM 83 indicating the lock effect pattern (lamp data related to the reel backlight 300) determined when the start command is received or changed when the third stop game lock command is received. Register in the area.

[WIN lamp control process]
Next, the WIN lamp control process performed in S564 in the flowchart (see FIG. 99) of the display command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. 100.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (S571). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 refers to the game state flag storage area of the sub RAM 83, determines that if the bit corresponding to the RT3 game state is "1", it is determined to be the RT3 game state, and if it is "0", it determines that the RT3 game state. Determine that it is not in a state.

In S571, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is not the RT3 gaming state (NO in S571), the sub CPU 81 ends the WIN lamp control process and also processes when a display command is received (FIG. 99). (See) and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97) are completed, and the process is moved to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S571, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the RT gaming state is the RT3 gaming state (when the determination in S571 is YES), the sub CPU 81 adds "1" to the value of the WIN lamp control counter (S572). ). The WIN lamp control counter is provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83, and is used to count the number of unit games after the RT game state shifts to the RT3 game state. By this process, "1" is added to the WIN lamp control counter for each unit game after the transition to the RT3 game state. The WIN lamp control counter is cleared when the RT gaming state shifts from the RT3 gaming state to another gaming state.

Next, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the value of the WIN lamp control counter is "6" (S573). In S573, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the WIN lamp control counter is not "6" (when the determination in S573 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the WIN lamp control process and also processes when a display command is received. (See FIG. 99) and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97) are completed, and the process is moved to S515 of the effect registration task (see FIG. 96).

On the other hand, in S573, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the value of the WIN lamp control counter is "6" (when the determination in S573 is YES), the WIN lamp lighting request process is performed (S574). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 adds information indicating lamp data related to lighting of the WIN lamp 213 to the effect data registered in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83 in S551 of the display command reception processing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the WIN lamp 213 is always lit when the number of unit games played after the transition to the RT3 game state reaches "6".

The lighting of the WIN lamp 213 is continued until the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the winning line. If the WIN lamp 213 is already lit at the time of executing the process of S574, the process of S574 is omitted.
After the process of S574, the sub CPU 81 ends the WIN lamp control process, also ends the display command reception process (see FIG. 99) and the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97), and performs the process in the effect registration task (see FIG. 97). (See FIG. 96).

[Processing when no operation command is received]
Next, with reference to FIG. 101, the non-operation command reception processing performed in S535 in the flowchart (see FIG. 97) of the effect content determination processing will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game lock is being executed or the RT end lock is being executed (S581). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 is changed based on the lock effect pattern determined based on the lock effect control flag included in the start command or the lock effect control flag included in the third stop game lock information. It is determined whether or not the effect related to the lock effect pattern is being executed. Further, the sub CPU 81 receives an RT end lock command of the RT end lock identification value "1" from the main control circuit 41 (the main CPU 51), that is, a command indicating the start of the RT end lock, and the RT end lock identification value. It is determined whether or not the RT end lock command of "0", that is, the command indicating the end of the RT end lock has not been received. If the RT end lock command with the RT end lock identification value "1" is received and the RT end lock command with the RT end lock identification value "0" is not received, it is determined that the RT end lock is being executed, and it is determined. In other cases, it is determined that the RT end lock is not being executed.

In S581, when it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is executing the game lock or the RT end lock is being executed (when the determination in S581 is YES), the sub CPU 81 ends the non-operation command reception process and determines the effect content (the effect content determination process). (See FIG. 97) also ends.

On the other hand, in S581, when it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is not executing the game lock or the RT end lock (when the determination in S581 is NO), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in red. (S582).
In S582, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is not lit in red (when the determination in S582 is NO), the sub CPU 81 shifts the process to S584, which will be described later.

On the other hand, in S582, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is lit in red (when the determination in S582 is YES), the sub CPU 81 causes the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 to be lit in blue. Request (S583). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data including the information indicating the lamp data for lighting the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 in blue in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. Next, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S584.

In S584, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET lamp can be turned on (S584). The state in which the BET lamp can be turned on is a state in which the initialization process at the end of one game has been completed. For example, the BET lamp 8 (see FIG. 2) has already been lit based on the medal insertion operation, and the BET lamp can be lit while waiting for the reel to start rotating or when the reel is rotating. Not in a state.

In S584, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET lamp cannot be turned on (when the determination in S584 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the non-operation command reception process and determines the effect content (see FIG. 97). Also ends.

On the other hand, in S584, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET lamp can be turned on (when the determination in S584 is YES), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the BET button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15) is pressed. (S585). When the sub CPU 81 determines in S585 that the BET button is not pressed (when the determination in S585 is NO), the sub CPU 81 ends the non-operation command reception process and determines the effect content (see FIG. 97). Also ends.

In S585, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the BET button has been pressed (when the determination in S585 is YES), the sub CPU 81 requests the BET lamp 8 to be turned on and the BET sound to be output (S586). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data including the information indicating the lamp data related to the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the phrase No. indicating the sound data related to the output of the BET sound in the effect data storage area of the sub RAM 83. After that, the sub CPU 81 ends the non-operation command reception processing, and also ends the effect content determination processing (see FIG. 97).

[Sound control task]
Next, the sound control task executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 102.
The execution of the sound control task is started at a predetermined timing after the power of the pachi-slot machine 1 is turned on.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound data acquisition process for acquiring sound data (S591). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires information (phrase No.) indicating sound data registered in the sound data storage area of the sub RAM 83.
Next, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data analysis processing (step S592). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires sound data corresponding to the information (phrase No.) indicating the sound data acquired in the sound data acquisition process from the sub ROM 82.

Here, when the game state is the RT1 game state, the sub CPU 81 sets each phrase No. (see FIG. 70) related to the "[normal] game sound / SE" registered in the sound data storage area to "[RT1]. It is changed to each phrase No. related to "Game sound / SE", and the sound data corresponding to the changed phrase No. is acquired from the sub ROM 82. As described above, each sound specified by each phrase No. related to "[RT1] game sound / SE" is a sound similar to the sound adopted in the pachislot machine released before the pachislot machine 1. .. Therefore, when each sound specified by each phrase No. related to "[RT1] game sound / SE" is output, the player can enjoy the atmosphere of playing with the previously played pachislot machine. , The fun of the game will increase.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a sound effect execution process of outputting the sound corresponding to the sound data acquired from the sub ROM 82 in the sound data analysis process from the speakers 21L and 21R (S593).
Then, after S593, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S591. That is, when the execution of the sound control task is started, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly executes the processes of S591 to S593.

[Ramp control task]
Next, the lamp control task executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 103.
Execution of the lamp control task is started at a predetermined timing after the power of the pachi-slot machine 1 is turned on.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data acquisition process for acquiring lamp data (S601). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires information indicating the lamp data registered in the lamp data storage area of the sub RAM 83.

Next, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp data analysis process (step S602). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 acquires the lamp data corresponding to the information indicating the lamp data acquired in the lamp data acquisition process from the sub ROM 82.
Next, the sub CPU 81 turns on / off the lamp group 21, the reel backlight 300, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14, and the BET lamp 8 in a lighting / extinguishing pattern according to the lamp data acquired from the sub ROM 82 in the lamp data analysis process. Performs lamp effect execution processing such as displaying a predetermined display pattern (for example, a display pattern consisting of characters such as alphabets and numbers) on the credit display 201, the payout display 202, the acquired number display 203, and the like (for example, a display pattern consisting of characters such as alphabets and numbers). S603).
Then, after S603, the sub CPU 81 shifts the processing to S601. That is, when the execution of the lamp control task is started, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly executes the processes of S601 to S603.

[Operation monitoring task]
Next, the operation monitoring task executed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 104.
The operation monitoring task is started when the power of the pachislot machine 1 is turned on.

First, the sub CPU 81 executes a fan (FAN) operation test (S611). In this process, the sub CPU 81 inspects whether or not the rotation speed of the cooling fan in the cooling device 84 per second is equal to or less than the predetermined rotation speed, and if the rotation speed is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times, a heat dissipation fan rotation speed error has occurred. Is detected. In this embodiment, the predetermined rotation speed is set to "1440". The predetermined number of rotations is arbitrary as long as the function required for the cooling device 84, that is, the cooling effect in the sub-board case (not shown) for accommodating the sub-board 32 in the cabinet 2a of the pachislot machine 1 can be guaranteed. Can be set to.

Next, the sub CPU 81 executes the CPU operation monitoring process (S612). In this process, the sub CPU 81 detects a detection result output from the thermosensor 85, that is, a CPU thermal abnormality (peripheral substrate temperature error) occurs when the temperature of the sub CPU 81 is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature. In this embodiment, the predetermined temperature is set to 110 ° C.

After that, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly executes S612 at a predetermined cycle. In the present embodiment, this predetermined cycle is set every second. It should be noted that this predetermined cycle can be arbitrarily set.

[Error notification function]
Next, the error notification function included in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 105 and 106.
When an error occurs, the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment uses the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203 that constitute the main 7-segment display 6 and the sub 7-segment display 200 to make an error. It is equipped with an error notification function that notifies the contents of.

FIG. 105 shows the main 7-segment display 6, the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the number of acquired sheets when an error is detected in the error detection process performed by the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) in a predetermined cycle. The notification mode by the display 203 is shown.

When the main CPU 51 detects an error, the main 7-segment display 6 displays a two-character alphabet corresponding to the detected error content. "Rr" for RAM error, "CE" for inserted medal passing time error, "CJ" for inserted medal passage check error, "CC" for inserted medal count error, "Co" for overflow bucket full error, The letter "Cr" corresponds to the inserted medal retrograde error. In addition, the alphabet of "HE" corresponds to the hopper empty error, "HJ" corresponds to the hopper jam error, "EE" corresponds to the illegal hit error, and "oF" corresponds to the stop.

When the main CPU 51 detects an error, the main CPU 51 transmits an error command including a parameter indicating the content of the detected error to the sub-control circuit 42.
When the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 receives the error command, the payout display 202 and the acquired number display 203 correspond to the parameters indicating the content of the error included in the error command in the lamp data storage area of the sub RAM 83. Register information indicating lamp data for displaying a two-letter or three-letter alphabet. As a result, the lamp control task executed thereafter displays an alphabet indicating the content of the error on the payout display 202 and the acquired number display 203.

The alphabet displayed on the payout display 202 is "CE" for the inserted medal passing time error, "CJ" for the inserted medal passage check error, "CC" for the inserted medal count error, and "CC" for the overflow bucket full error. The alphabet of "Co" and "Cr" correspond to the reverse medal error. In addition, the alphabet of "HE" corresponds to the hopper empty error, "HJ" corresponds to the hopper jam error, and "EE" corresponds to the illegal hit error.

On the acquired number display 203, the error contents indicated by the parameters included in the error command are the inserted medal passing time error, the inserted medal passing check error, the inserted medal count error, the overflow bucket full error, the inserted medal retrograde error, and the hopper empty error. , Hopper jam error, or illegal hit error, "Err" is displayed. Further, on the acquired number display 203, "oFF" is displayed when the error content indicated by the parameter included in the error command is being stopped.

FIG. 106 shows a notification mode by the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203 when the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 detects an error.

For example, when the sub CPU 81 detects the occurrence of a heat dissipation fan rotation speed error or the occurrence of a CPU thermal abnormality (peripheral board temperature error) in an operation monitoring task (see FIG. 104), the sub CPU 81 credits the lamp data storage area of the sub RAM 83. Information indicating lamp data for displaying characters indicating error details is registered in the display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203. As a result, a character indicating the content of the error is displayed on the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203 by the lamp control task executed thereafter.

As shown in FIG. 106, when a heat dissipation fan rotation speed error occurs, "Er" is displayed on the credit display 201, "01" is displayed on the payout display 202, and "Fan" is displayed on the acquired number display 203. NS. When a CPU thermal abnormality (peripheral board temperature error) occurs, "Er" is displayed on the credit display 201, "01" is displayed on the payout display 202, and "CPU" is displayed on the acquired number display 203. ..

Further, the error detected by the sub CPU 81 is not limited to the above. For example, as shown in FIG. 106, when the sub CPU 81 detects the occurrence of a communication abnormality between the main (main board) and the sub (sub board), the payout display 202 is set to “CA” and the acquired number display is 203. Is displayed as "Err".

Here, since the communication between the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42 is unidirectional communication from the main control circuit 41 to the sub control circuit 42, in a game machine that does not have a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, the sub The content of the error detected by the control circuit 42 could not be displayed by a display controlled by the main control circuit 41, for example, a 7-segment display. Therefore, the player or the manager of the gaming machine (for example, an employee of the gaming hall) could not grasp the content of the error detected by the sub-control circuit 42. For example, conventionally, when an error related to the progress of a game occurs, a gaming machine is known that displays the content of the error on an error display LED (7-segment LED) and notifies the player (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-300771). Described gaming machine). With this gaming machine, it is not possible to notify an error that has occurred in a unit related to the production of a game included in the gaming machine.

Since the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the error notification function, the content of the error detected by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 is notified by the credit display 201, the payout display 202, and the acquired number display 203. do. Therefore, the player and the manager of the gaming machine can grasp the content of the error detected by the sub-control circuit 42 (the error generated in the unit related to the production).

Further, in the present embodiment, in the operation monitoring task (see FIG. 104), the heat dissipation fan rotation speed error, which is an error in which the frequency of occurrence is low and the game does not become a serious state in which the game cannot be continued even if it occurs, is described. Detects whether or not the error has occurred in the fan operation test process that is executed only when the pachislot machine 1 is started.
On the other hand, detection of whether or not a CPU thermal abnormality has occurred, which is an error that is likely to result in a serious state in which the game cannot be continued if it occurs, is detected in the CPU operation monitoring process that is repeatedly performed in a predetermined cycle. Do. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player and the manager of the gaming machine of the occurrence of a high-risk error without delay.

[Direction using game lock]
Next, the production using the game lock will be described.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the content of the locking effect by the reel backlight 300 is associated with the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 65). As a result, when the game lock type is determined in the main control circuit 41, the lock effect pattern is uniquely acquired. As a result, it is possible to synchronize the time for executing the game lock and the time for performing the effect during locking.

Therefore, it is necessary to prevent the effect for locking (for example, the effect of turning on and off the reel backlight 300) from being executed during the lock period, and the effect during lock from being executed during the period when the lock is not executed. Can be done.

Further, the sub control circuit 42 is a game other than the effect using the reel backlight 300 (the effect using a plurality of display rows) performed during the game lock based on the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41. The content of the production to be performed during locking is decided by lottery. As a result, it is possible to secure the degree of freedom in determining the effect to be performed during the game lock. Further, the effect using the game lock is determined in two stages by the main control circuit 41 and the sub control circuit 42, which complicates the determination of the effect and can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, as the effect performed during the game lock other than the effect using the reel backlight 300, for example, the effect of sound output from the speakers 20L and 20R and the effect of turning on / off the lamp group 21 other than the reel backlight 300. And so on.

Further, the sub-control circuit 42 determines an effect other than the locked effect (for example, an effect at the time of lever operation or an effect at the time of stop operation) based on the game lock type determined by the main control circuit 41. May be good. As a result, the effects before and after the game lock is executed can be changed to the effects related to the game lock, and the degree of freedom in determining the effect can be ensured. In addition, the decision of the production becomes complicated, and the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning number "5" is won in the input number "3" between the BB1 flags, the BB2 flags, and the MB flags, "2" (abbreviation) as a data pointer for small winning combination / replay. "F_RT lip") is acquired (see FIGS. 25, 28 and 31). Therefore, when the winning number "5" is won in the number of input "3" between the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the MB flag, "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", and "C_maintenance lip" , "C_Cherry Lip", "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" are determined as internal winning combinations (see FIG. 38).

Then, "2" is determined as the rotation stop stop number (see FIG. 39), and "00" is determined as the pull-in priority table selection table number (see FIG. 40). In this case, "01" is determined as the pull-in priority table number regardless of the stop order (see FIG. 45). When the pull-in priority table number is "01", "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", "C_special lip 2", " The order of priority of "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is the same (see FIG. 46).

Therefore, depending on the timing of the stop operation, "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", "C_special lip 2", "C_cherry lip", In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_CT rip 1" to "C_CT rip 8" is stopped and displayed along the effective line. That is, the display combination differs depending on the timing of the player's stop operation.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the game lock lottery process (see FIG. 74), when the winning game lock type is any one of "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13", the main CPU 51 is , In the third stop game lock command transmission process (S177) of the reel stop control process (see FIG. 81), the game lock type is changed according to the display combination. For example, in the number of input "3" between the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the MB flag, the winning number "5" is won, and "game lock 11", "game lock 12", and "game lock 13" are used. If any of the above wins, the lock type is changed according to the display combination.

For example, if the winning number "5" is won in the number of input "3" between the BB1 flags, the winning is "Game Lock 11" with a probability of 64/128, and the winning is won with "Game Lock 12" with a probability of 48/128. Then, there is a 16/128 chance of winning the "Game Lock 13" (see FIG. 50). For example, when the "game lock 11" is won, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) subordinates a start command including a parameter indicating the winning (determined) game lock type "game lock 11". It is transmitted to the control circuit 42. The sub-control circuit 42 determines "special 1" as the lock effect pattern based on the parameter indicating the game lock type of the received start command (see FIG. 107).

When the "game lock 11" is won and the display combination is "C_normal lip 1", the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the game lock type change table and "game lock 11". Is changed to "0 game lock not" (see FIG. 54). Further, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) transmits a third stop game lock command including a parameter indicating the changed game lock type "0 no game lock" to the sub control circuit 42. Then, the sub-control circuit 42 that has received the third stop game lock command changes the lock effect pattern from "special 1" to "none" (see FIG. 107). As a result, the game lock and the effect during lock are not executed.

Further, when the "game lock 11" is won and the display combination is "C_CT lip 1", the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) refers to the game lock type change table and "game lock". 11 ”is changed to“ Game Lock 4 ”(see FIG. 54). Further, the main control circuit 41 (main CPU 51) transmits a third stop game lock command including a parameter indicating the changed game lock type "game lock 4" to the sub control circuit 42. Then, the sub-control circuit 42 changes the lock effect pattern from "special 1" to "rocket" (see FIG. 107). As a result, "game lock 4" (locking time 757.5 ms) is executed, and the locking effect of the lock effect pattern "rocket" is executed.
Note that FIG. 107 shows the correspondence between the display combination and other lock effect patterns whose lock effect patterns are changed from "special 1" to "special 3".

As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is unclear which display combination is determined at the time when the start switch is turned on and the game lock lottery process is performed, the game lock types are "game lock 11" and "game". If either "Lock 12" or "Game Lock 13" wins,
A lock effect pattern (“special 1” to “special 3”) that can be used for any display combination is determined. Then, the game lock type and the lock effect pattern are changed according to the display combination. As a result, the mode for determining the type of game lock and the mode for determining the effect during locking are diversified. As a result, the player can continue to execute the game without getting tired of the production of the game, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Next, the weight function will be described.
In the present embodiment, the weight addition lottery is performed with reference to the weight addition lottery table between the BB1 flags, the BB2 flags, and the MB flags, that is, in the RT3 game state, and whether or not the weight addition is won is determined. decide. Then, when the weight addition is successful and the start switch is turned on before the value of the wait timer becomes "0", a predetermined value is added to the wait timer.

As a result, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won, the waiting time until the start of rotation of the reel by the weight function becomes long, so that the winning of the internal winning combination related to the bonus can be suggested to the player. As a result, the player can be interested in the weight function, and the weight function can prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

Further, if the start switch is not turned on before the value of the wait timer becomes "0", the waiting time until the reel rotation starts is not extended. Therefore, when confirming whether or not the internal winning combination related to the bonus is winning, the game can be performed so that the wait function is generated. As a result, the time used for one game can be secured to a certain level or more, and the game can be repeated at regular intervals. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved to the maximum.

Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined value to be added to the wait timer is smaller than the initial value initially set in the wait timer. Therefore, the extended time (predetermined value) in the wait function can be made inconspicuous. As a result, it is possible to increase the joy when it is found that the time during which the wait function is generated (wait generation time) is extended, and to increase the player's interest in the weight generation time.

In addition, in this embodiment, as a predetermined condition, it is decided to win the internal winning combination related to the bonus and to "win the weight addition" by the weight addition lottery. However, the predetermined conditions according to the present invention are not limited to the winning of the internal winning combination related to the bonus, and can be appropriately set as long as the conditions are determined by the main control circuit 41. However, as a condition, it is preferable to suggest that it is advantageous to the player.

Further, as a predetermined condition according to the present invention, the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won, the "weight addition is won" by the weight addition lottery, and the internal winning related to the re-game rather than the normal (RTO) gaming state. It may be in a gaming state with a high probability of winning a role.

Further, the predetermined conditions according to the present invention include, for example, winning a specific combination (small combination / replay), determining to lock the game after all reels are stopped, and a specific gaming state (for example,). , AT, ART, or normal game state), the number of games (games) reached, the number of payouts reached, and any combination of these can be mentioned.

[Playability in RT1 gaming state and RT2 gaming state]
Next, the playability of the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state will be described.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state ends, the game shifts to the RT1 gaming state. Then, the RT1 game state shifts to the RT0 game state by digesting 20G (game). Further, the RT1 gaming state shifts to the RT2 gaming state when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the transition replay is stopped and displayed along the effective line. The RT2 game state shifts to the RT0 game state by digesting 20G (game).

Further, in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, there is a higher probability that the internal winning combination related to the re-game will win than in the RT0 gaming state, so that it is difficult to reduce the medals or the number of medals held by the player may increase. Therefore, it is preferable for the player to play many games in the RT1 gaming state and then shift to the RT2 gaming state.

On the other hand, when the winning number "16" is won in the number of input "3" in the RT1 game state, "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC lip") is acquired as a small winning combination / replay data pointer (see FIG. 19). Therefore, when the winning number "3" is won in the number of input "3" in the RT1 game state, "C_normal lip 1", "C_normal lip 2", "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", " "C_Special Lip 2", "C_Cherry Lip", "C_CT Lip 1" to "C_CT Lip 8" are determined as internal winning combinations (see FIG. 38).

In the present embodiment, "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" are defined as transition replays. Therefore, in order to prevent the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is stopped and displayed along the effective line. It's okay if it doesn't exist.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC lip") is acquired as the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay, it is notified that the transition replay is determined as the internal winning combination.

As described above, when "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC lip") is acquired as a data pointer for small role / replay, the stop order is "right middle left", and "bell 1" is used for the left reel 3L. When the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol of "" can be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance bell" ("bell 1"-"replay"-"replay") stops along the center line. Is displayed.

As a result, it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay from being stopped and displayed along the effective line, and it is possible to prevent the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state. As a result, the RT1 gaming state can be maintained, so that the player can continue to be in an advantageous state.

On the other hand, if 20G (game) is digested in the RT1 game state, the game shifts to the RT0 game state. Therefore, before digesting 20G (game) in the RT1 game state, a combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is used. It is preferable to display the stop along the effective line. In this way, at the discretion of the player, the number of digested games in the RT1 game state can be made different, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

If "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC rip") is acquired as a small role / replay data pointer and the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", "C_cherry rip" and "C_CT rip 1" The combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_CT Lip 8" is stopped and displayed along the effective line. In addition, even if the stop order is "right, middle, left", if the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance bell" cannot be stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the RT transition rips is always displayed as stopped. Will be done.

In the present embodiment, when "3" (abbreviated as "F_JAC lip") is acquired as a data pointer for a small role / replay in a game after a game that is a break-even in the RT1 game state, the stop order is set to "left middle". Notify that it will be "right". As a result, it is possible to not miss the opportunity to shift to the RT2 gaming state, so that the beginner can play the game with peace of mind.

By the way, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance rip" is a replay displayed when the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is blocked (so-called replay loss), and the combination of different symbols according to the present invention. A specific example is shown. And, "C_normal lip 1" shows a specific example of the same kind symbol replay which concerns on this invention.

Since "C_maintenance lip" is an internal winning combination related to the same replay as "C_normal lip 1", even when the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance lip" is stopped and displayed, "C_maintenance lip" is displayed. The medals are automatically inserted as in the case of "normal lip 1" and the like.

In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance lip" is stopped and displayed in the RT1 game state, medals are automatically inserted under the control of the main control circuit 41, but the control of the sub control circuit 42 is performed. The lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound are stopped. Then, after the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance lip" is stopped and displayed, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is turned on in blue, and when the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is pressed, the BET lamp 8 is turned on and the BET lamp 8 is turned on. The BET sound is output (see FIG. 99).

On the other hand, when the start lever 16 is operated by the player (the start operation is performed) without pressing the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 after the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance lip" is stopped and displayed. There is also. In this case, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started without turning on the BET lamp 8 and outputting the BET sound.

As a result, the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_maintenance lip" is stopped and displayed, and the player can be made to recognize that the display of the combination of symbols corresponding to the transition replay is blocked (so-called replay loss).

Further, the transition replays "C_cherry lip", "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" are internal winning roles related to the replay similar to "C_normal lip 1" and the like. Therefore, even when the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is stopped and displayed, medals are automatically inserted as in the case of "C_normal lip 1" and the like. NS.

In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is stopped and displayed in the RT1 game state, the control of the main control circuit 41 is performed. Automatically insert medals by. However, the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound under the control of the sub-control circuit 42 are stopped, and the payout sound is output (see FIG. 99). In addition, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is turned on in blue.

As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the combination of the symbols corresponding to any of the transition replays "C_cherry lip" and "C_CT lip 1" to "C_CT lip 8" is stopped and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the final game in the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to the replay (replay) is stopped and displayed, the control of the main control circuit 41 is performed. Automatically insert medals. However, the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound under the control of the sub-control circuit 42 are stopped. In addition, the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is turned on in red.
As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state has ended.

In the present embodiment, even when the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_special lip 1" and "C_special lip 2" indicating another specific example of the heterogeneous symbol replay according to the present invention is stopped and displayed, "C_" The combination of symbols corresponding to "Maintenance Lip" performs the same operation as when the stop display is displayed. That is, although the medal is automatically inserted, the lighting of the BET lamp 8 and the output of the BET sound under the control of the sub control circuit 42 are stopped. Further, when the lamp of the MAX bet button 14 is turned on in blue and the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15 is pressed after the combination of the symbols corresponding to "C_special lip 1" and "C_special lip 2" is stopped and displayed. The BET lamp 8 is turned on and the BET sound is output. On the other hand, after the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_special lip 1" and "C_special lip 2" is stopped and displayed, the start lever 16 is operated by the player without pressing the MAX bet button 14 or the 1BET button 15. Then, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is started without turning on the BET lamp 8 and outputting the BET sound.

[Synchronization at the end of RT1 game state and RT2 game state]
Here, conventionally, when the BB mode ends, the mode shifts to the RT (replay time) mode, and in the RT mode, the SB (specific winning combination) wins a prize, and the RT end symbol (specific symbol) in the SB mode of the next game. ) Are known to end when the combination of) is aligned on the winning valid line (for example, the slot machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-90053).

By the way, a gaming machine generally includes a first control unit that controls the progress of a game such as a transition of a gaming state, and a second control unit that controls the production of a game. In such a gaming machine, the second control unit may execute an effect different from that of other gaming states in a specific gaming state.

For example, as in the above slot machine, when the combination of RT end symbols (specific symbols) is aligned on the winning valid line, that is, when the RT mode is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first control unit is used. It is conceivable that the establishment of the predetermined condition is transmitted to the second control unit by communication, and when the establishment of the predetermined condition is transmitted to the sub control unit, the effect peculiar to the RT mode that has been performed up to that point is terminated.

However, in this case, if some kind of communication failure occurs and the satisfaction of the above-mentioned predetermined condition is not transmitted to the second control unit, the second control unit cannot end the effect peculiar to the RT mode. As a result, there is a possibility that the gaming state managed by the first control unit and the effect executed by the second control unit may not match.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 51 transmits a start command including a parameter indicating the number of RT games to the sub-control circuit 42 in the start command transmission process (S9 in FIG. 71).
Further, when the main CPU 51 determines in the RT control process (see FIG. 91) that the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state has shifted to the RT0 game state, the main CPU 51 performs an RT end lock command transmission process (S315). Specifically, the main CPU 51 transmits an RT end lock identification value as a parameter of "1", that is, an RT end lock command corresponding to the start to the sub-control circuit 42.

Further, when the parameter indicating the number of RT games included in the start command is "20" in S529 of the effect content determination process (see FIG. 97), the sub CPU 81 registers the effect data related to the RT1 and RT2 end effects. I do. The RT1 / RT2 end effect is the end of the output of the BGM (BGM similar to the BB1 game state and the BB2 game state described above) output from the speakers 20L and 20R in the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state as described above. In addition, the end effect sound is output from the speakers 20L and 20R.
In addition, when the RT end lock command (that is, the RT end lock command indicating the start of the RT end lock) including the RT end lock identification value "1" is received as a parameter after receiving the start command in this unit game, RT1. Register the production data related to the RT2 end production.

Therefore, the sub-control circuit 42 corresponding to the second control unit receives the start command whose parameter indicating the number of RT games is "20", or RT end including the RT end lock identification value "1" as the parameter. When the lock command is received, the effect data related to the RT1 / RT2 end effect is registered. Therefore, for example, even if the sub-control circuit 42 cannot receive the start command due to some kind of communication failure, if the RT end lock command can be received, the RT1 and RT2 end effects can be executed, and the RT1 game state or the RT2 game can be executed. The output of the BGM output from the speakers 20L and 20R can be terminated in the state. As a result, when transitioning from the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state to the RT0 gaming state, that is, at the end of the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, the effects performed by the sub-control circuit 42 can be reliably synchronized. It is possible to prevent the production in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state from being continuously performed even though the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state have ended.

[Gameability in BB1 gaming state and BB2 gaming state]
Next, the playability of the BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state will be described.
In the BB1 game state and the BB2 game state, one of the winning numbers "1" to "3" is won, and any one of "13" to "15" is acquired as a small winning combination / replay data pointer (FIG. 32). reference).

As described above, when "13" is acquired as a data pointer for small wins / replays and the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", the left reel 3L is at the timing when the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on the above, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" is stopped and displayed along the valid line, and 14 medals are paid out (see FIG. 62). ).

In addition, when "13" is acquired as a data pointer for small wins / replays and the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", the left reel 3L is at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4" is stopped and displayed along the effective line. And 15 medals will be paid out.

If "13" is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the stop order is "right, middle, left", "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12", "C_donbell 1" to The combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_Donbell 4", "C_Irregular Bell 1" to "C_Irregular Bell 8" is stopped and displayed along the valid line, and 15 medals are paid out.

On the other hand, when "14" is acquired as a data pointer for small wins / replays and the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed for the left reel 3L. When the stop operation is performed, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4", "C_7 ice 1", and "C_7 ice 2" is stopped and displayed along the effective line, and 14 sheets are displayed. Medal is paid out (see FIG. 62).

In addition, when "14" is acquired as a data pointer for small wins / replays and the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", the left reel 3L is at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4" is stopped and displayed along the effective line. And 15 medals will be paid out.

If "14" is acquired as the data pointer for the small role / replay and the stop order is "right, middle, left", "C_ANY cherry 1" to "C_ANY cherry 5" and "C_normal cherry 1" to " C_Normal Cherry 20 "," C_Diagonal Cherry 1-1 "," C_Diagonal Cherry 1-2 "," C_Diagonal Cherry 2-1 "," C_Diagonal Cherry 2-2 "," C_Special Cherry , "C_Control Cherry", "C_CD Bell 1" to "C_CD Bell 18", the combination of symbols corresponding to any of them is stopped and displayed along the valid line, and 15 medals are paid out.

The BB1 gaming state and the BB2 gaming state according to the present embodiment end when more than 344 medals are paid out. Therefore, if 15 medals are paid out 22 times and 14 medals are paid out once, 359 medals are paid out and the number of medals acquired is the largest. On the other hand, when 15 medals are paid out 23 times, 345 medals are paid out, and the number of medals acquired is the smallest.

As a result, the player may perform a stop operation so that the 14 medals are paid out once. In order to pay out 14 medals, it is necessary to stop the left reel 3L at a timing when the symbol "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed. The timing at which the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed is when the symbol of "red 7" at the symbol position "18" is located in the middle of the left display window 4L.

Therefore, skill for the stop operation is required, and the fun of the game can be improved. Further, even if the player's skill for the stop operation is poor, one of the plurality of times (22 times) may be the timing at which the symbol of "Red 7" on the left reel 3L can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is possible not to reduce the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 32, the probability that "14" ("F_BB bell B") is acquired as the small winning combination / replay data pointer differs depending on the type of setting. That is, the fact that "14" ("F_BB bell B") was acquired as the data pointer for the small winning combination / replay means that the internal winning combination having a different probability of winning depending on the setting was won.

In the present embodiment, the small winning combination / replay data pointer "14" is acquired with a probability of 6144/65536 (about 1/11) when the setting is odd, and 7936/6536 (about 1) when the setting is even. It is acquired with a probability of / 8). Therefore, by counting the number of times that "14"("F_BB bell B") is acquired as the small role / replay data pointer in the BB1 game state and the BB2 game state, whether the setting is an even number or an odd number can be determined. It can be determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the display combination and the small combination / replay data pointer when the data pointer for the small combination / replay is "14" ("F_BB bell B") and the stop order is "right, middle, left", and the small combination / replay. When the replay data pointer is "13" and the stop order is "right, middle, left", the display combination is different. Therefore, by checking the display combination when the stop order is set to "right, middle, left", it is possible to count the number of times that "14" ("F_BB bell B") is acquired as the data pointer for the small combination / replay. can.

By the way, as the number of games (games) for confirming whether or not the data pointer for small role / replay is "14" ("F_BB bell B") is large, it is determined whether the setting is an even number or an odd number. The accuracy of On the other hand, in the BB1 game state and the BB2 game state, in order to obtain the largest number of medals, it is necessary to pay out 14 medals once.

To stop and display the combination of symbols for paying out 14 medals, set the stop order to other than "right, middle and left", and stop the symbol of "red 7" for the left reel 3L at the timing when it can be stopped and displayed. You need to do something. That is, it is preferable to perform the stop operation at least once when the stop order is other than "right, middle, left".

Therefore, a player with excellent skill (pressing) can display the stop display of the combination of symbols that pays out 14 medals with a small number of games, so that the data pointer for small role / replay is "14" ( It is possible to increase the number of games for which it is confirmed whether or not it was "F_BB bell B"), and it is possible to improve the accuracy of determining the setting.
As a result, it is possible to concentrate on the stop operation so that the stop display of the combination of the symbols for paying out 14 medals can be realized quickly, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "13" or "14", the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", and the timing other than the timing at which the "red 7" symbol can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing of, the symbol corresponding to any of "C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4" Stop control is performed so that the combination is stopped and displayed.

"C_normal bell 1" to "C_normal bell 12" and "C_donbell 1" to "C_donbell 4" are either "13" or "14" for the small role / replay data pointer. Also wins. Therefore, if the stop order is other than "right, middle, left" and the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing other than the timing at which the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed (the push is failed). , It is not possible to confirm whether or not the data pointer for small role / replay is "14" ("F_BB bell B").

Further, in the present embodiment, the small winning combination / replay data pointer is "14" ("F_BB bell B"), the stop order is other than "right, middle, left", and the symbol "red 7" can be stopped and displayed. When the left reel 3L is stopped at the right timing and the middle reel 3C is stopped at the timing when the "ice" symbol can be stopped and displayed, it becomes "C_7 ice 1" or "C_7 ice 2". The corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the valid line.

Therefore, the stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at the timing when the stop order can be changed to other than "right, middle, left" and the symbol of "red 7" can be stopped and displayed, and the symbol of "ice" is stopped at the timing when it can be stopped and displayed. When the stop operation is performed on the reel 3C and the combination of symbols corresponding to "C_7 ice 1" or "C_7 ice 2" is stopped and displayed along the effective line, the data pointer for small win / replay is displayed. It can be seen that "14"("F_BB bell B") was acquired.
On the other hand, when the above-mentioned stop operation is performed and the combination of symbols corresponding to any of "C_7 bell 1" to "C_7 bell 4" is stopped and displayed along the valid line, the data pointer for small winning combination / replay is displayed. It can be seen that "13"("F_BB bell A") was acquired.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the value of the small winning combination / replay data pointer can be confirmed even in the game in which the combination of symbols for paying out 14 medals is stopped and displayed, and the accuracy of setting determination can be improved. Can be enhanced. That is, it is possible to confirm whether or not the data pointer for the small role / replay is "14" ("F_BB bell B") in all the games (games) in the BB1 game state and the BB2 game state. Can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, by confirming the display combination when the predetermined stop order is performed, it is possible to determine whether or not the internal winning combination having a different winning probability depends on the setting. However, as a gaming machine according to the present invention, by confirming the stopping mode when a predetermined stop order is performed, it is possible to determine whether or not an internal winning combination having a different winning probability is won depending on the setting. You may. For example, even if the display combination is the same, if the effective lines in which the combinations of symbols are lined up are different, the stopping mode is different. can.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the winning probability is changed according to the setting by differently changing the stopping mode when the stopping operation for a specific reel is at a specific timing and when the stopping operation is at a timing other than the specific timing. It may be possible to determine whether or not a different internal winning combination has won.

For example, when the specific reel is the left reel 3L, the specific timing is preferably a timing other than the timing at which the symbol of "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed. For example, "Don 2", "Don 1", and "Don 1" It is possible to set the timing at which the design of "Don 1" can be stopped and displayed in the upper, middle, and lower rows of the left display window 4L.

[Notification function by WIN lamp]
Here, conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that notifies the internal winning of a bonus by notifying the internal winning result of a small winning combination when five games have passed from the internal winning of the bonus (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001). -A game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 120707).
However, in this gaming machine, the timing at which the bonus internal winning is notified is uniformly set to the time when five games have elapsed from the bonus internal winning. Therefore, since the game is not diversified by the notification of the internal winning of the bonus, it is not possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, in the effect content determination process (S522 with reference to FIG. 97) executed by the sub CPU 81, “C_Don 1”, “C_Don 2”, “C_Red 7”, “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” or “C_BAR1” as internal winning combinations. It is decided by lottery whether or not to perform an effect including lighting of the WIN lamp 213 indicating that "C_BAR2" is winning.
Further, the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 executes the WIN lamp control process (FIG. 100). As a result, "C_Don 1", "C_Don 2", "C_Red 7", "C_BAR1" or "C_BAR2" are won as internal winning roles, and 6 games after the RT gaming state shifts to the RT3 gaming state. After the third stop operation of the eye unit game (more specifically, after receiving the display command), the WIN lamp 213 always lights up.

That is, until the number of unit games played after the bonus is internally won reaches "6", it is determined by lottery whether or not to notify the internal winning of the bonus, so that the timing of notifying the internal winning of the bonus is determined. Diversify. As a result, the player who is accustomed to the game can play the game while predicting the timing of the notification of the internal winning of the bonus based on, for example, the stop of the so-called reach eye or the production of the game. Can be enhanced.

In addition, when the number of unit games played after the bonus is internally won reaches "6", the WIN lamp 213 is always lit, so even a player who is unfamiliar with the game can win the bonus internally by this notification. I can understand that I am. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from repeating the game indiscriminately without knowing that the bonus is internally won, so that even a player who is unfamiliar with the game will be more interested in the game.
That is, according to the present invention, regardless of the player's skill level in the game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game for a wide range of players.
In the present embodiment, when the number of unit games played after the bonus is internally won reaches "6", the WIN lamp 213 is turned on, but the number of the above unit games can be set arbitrarily. Is.

[Tempai sound shift prevention function]
In the present embodiment, in S544 of the reel stop command reception processing (see FIG. 98), when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus symbol is tempai, the sub CPU 81 refers to the sound list (see FIG. 70) and receives the reel this time. Based on the number of sliding pieces included in the stop command (reel stop command related to the second stop operation), the type of bonus related to tempai, and the type of tempai (double tempai, triple tempai, etc.), the corresponding phrase No. To identify. Then, the specified phrase No. is registered as the production data. That is, the sub CPU 81 changes the phrase No. in the effect data registered in the sub RAM 83 in S541 to the specified phrase No.

As a result, a tempai sound corresponding to the number of sliding pieces is output. As a result, it is possible to prevent the tempai sound from being output between the time when the second stop operation is performed and the time when the reel is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a sense of discomfort due to the output of the tempai sound before the reel stops.

Further, in the present embodiment, the BGM (background music) output during the BB1 gaming state or the BB2 gaming state is changed to a special BGM by satisfying the predetermined conditions. As a predetermined condition, for example, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won in the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state, the predetermined number of games (games) is consumed after shifting to the RT0 game state after the end of the bonus game. For example, when the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won before the bonus is played. Further, a predetermined symbol may be stopped and displayed without any deviation of one frame, such as when a stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L at a timing when the symbol of "Red 7" can be stopped and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, SE (sound effects) is changed to a special SE when a predetermined symbol of a specific reel is stopped and displayed without a deviation of one frame in the MB game state. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that a skilled player with excellent skill (pressing) concentrates on the stop operation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when 20 G is digested in the RT1 game state or 20 G is digested in the RT2 game state, the number of medals acquired so far from the bonus game is notified. In addition, if the internal winning combination related to the bonus is won during the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state, the number of medals acquired so far is not notified.
In this case, after going through the bonus game corresponding to the bonus won during the RT1 game state or the RT2 game state, when 20G is digested in the RT1 game state or 20G is digested in the RT2 game state, it is changed from the first bonus game. Notify the number of medals won so far.

In this embodiment, five effective lines are set. As shown in FIG. 7, the “cherry” symbol is arranged at the symbol position one above the “BAR” symbol on the left reel 3L. Therefore, when the "BAR" symbol on the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed, the "cherry" symbol may also be stopped and displayed.

For example, it is assumed that the internal winning combination of the left reel 3L symbol of "BAR" and the internal winning combination of the left reel 3L symbol of "cherry" are set so as not to be duplicated. In this case, it is necessary to devise so that the combination of the symbols whose left reel 3L symbol corresponds to the internal winning combination of "cherry" and the combination of the symbols whose left reel 3L symbol is "BAR" are not stopped and displayed at the same time. Become.

As a device in this case, for example, the symbols of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination of the left reel 3L being "cherry" are arranged at intervals exceeding the number of sliding pieces. Further, the symbol of the left reel 3L is the symbol of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination of "cherry", and the symbol of the left reel 3L is the symbol of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R in the internal winning combination of "BAR". Place at least 3 pieces away from the reel.

As a result, the combination of the symbols whose left reel 3L symbol corresponds to the internal winning combination of "cherry" and the combination of the symbols whose left reel 3L symbol is "BAR" can be prevented from being stopped and displayed at the same time.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the symbol on the left reel 3L is "cherry", the stop-displayed symbol on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R may be any of the internal winning combinations (for example, "C_ANY cherry 1"). ") Is provided. Therefore, the above-mentioned device does not hold.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a specific internal winning combination (“C_BAR2”) is provided in which the symbol of the left reel 3L overlaps with the internal winning combination (“C_BAR1”) of “BAR”. Then, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the specific internal winning combination is not displayed at the same time as the symbol of "cherry", and is arranged at the position of "4" from the "BAR" symbol. It was the design of.

As a result, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the "BAR" symbol and the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 3L are stopped and displayed at the same time, the stop control is performed so that the "7" symbol is stopped and displayed. .. This makes it possible to stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to a specific internal winning combination (“C_BAR2”).

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, including its action and effect. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described here, and it goes without saying that the present invention includes various embodiments as long as it does not deviate from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

For example, in the present embodiment, there are 13 types of game locks. However, the type of game lock can be appropriately set as long as it is two or more types. Further, in the game lock lottery, the winning of the game lock may be determined, and then the type of the game lock may be determined by another lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the priority of the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination is higher than that of the internal winning combination related to the bonus (see FIG. 46). However, as the gaming machine according to the present invention, the priority of the internal winning combination related to the bonus may be higher than the internal winning combination related to the small winning combination.

In the present embodiment, the stop result (aspect) according to the stop order is realized by performing the stop control based on the priority order according to the stop order. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this, and as a result, if a stop result (aspect) according to the stop order can be obtained, a specific stop control can be arbitrarily set. be able to.

Specific examples of the stop control include those based on a stop table in which the number of sliding pieces is determined according to the stop order and the timing of the stop operation (pressing position on the reel). Further, the stop table in which the number of sliding pieces is defined may be a predetermined one (stored), or may be appropriately created according to an internal winning combination or a stop operation.

In the present embodiment, the value set in the lock timer, the value set in the wait timer, and the like are subtracted, and a predetermined time has elapsed on the condition that those values become 0 or less than 0. I decided that. However, as a method of determining that the time, the number of times, etc. according to the present invention has reached a predetermined value, an arbitrary value is added to an appropriate storage area or counter, and whether or not the value reaches a specified value. May be determined by.

Further, the BET lamp 8 in the present embodiment shows a specific example of the BET display means according to the present invention. However, the BET display means according to the present invention may be any one that is controlled by the sub-control circuit 42 and represents the number of input game media, and for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device can be applied.

Further, the MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 in the present embodiment show a specific example of the BET operation means according to the present invention. However, the BET operation means according to the present invention is not limited to a button as long as it is an operation unit that performs an operation of inserting a game medium stored inside.

Further, in the present embodiment, the pachi-slot machine has been described as an example of the game machine, but the various functions and techniques described above may be applied to another game machine, for example, a ball game machine (pachinko machine).

<Summary>
[Tempai sound shift prevention function]
Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine that outputs a tempai sound from a speaker when a symbol combination corresponding to a bonus is tempted when the second stop operation is performed (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-146608). See publication).

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the stop control accompanied by the determination of the so-called number of sliding pieces is performed, the symbols displayed on the effective line for the determined number of sliding pieces from the time when the second stop operation is performed. The reel stops after it fluctuates. Therefore, if the output timing of the tempai sound is set to the time when the second stop operation is performed, the tempai sound may be output before the reel is stopped by the second stop operation, which makes the player feel uncomfortable. There is a risk of giving.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned first problem, and the first object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the player from giving a sense of discomfort due to the deviation of the effect sound. To provide.

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

Multiple reels with multiple symbols (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R) and
A symbol display area (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) for displaying a part of a plurality of symbols drawn on each reel, and
A start operation detection means (for example, start switch 16S) that detects a start operation by a player, and
When the start operation detecting means detects the start operation by the player, the symbol variation starting means (for example, the main control circuit 41 and the stepping motor) that rotates the reel to start the variation of the symbol displayed in the symbol display area. 61L, 61C, 61R) and
On condition that the start operation performed by the start operation detection means is detected, the winning combination determining means (for example, the main control circuit 41) for determining the internal winning combination, and
A stop operation detecting means (for example, stop switch 17S) provided corresponding to each reel and detecting a stop operation for stopping the reel, and
The symbol displayed in the symbol display area by stopping the rotation of the reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing at which the stopping operation is detected by the stopping operation detecting means. A stop control means for stopping the fluctuation (for example, the main control circuit 41) and
When the symbol combination displayed along the winning determination line extending over the plurality of display rows due to the stop of the plurality of reels is a predetermined symbol combination, the game medium granting means (for example, the main control circuit) that grants the privilege. 41) and
Depending on the timing of the stop operation of the reel that is stopped last among the plurality of reels, the state in which the combination of the predetermined symbols can be displayed on the winning determination line is stopped one before the last. It is provided with a notification means (for example, a sub-control circuit 42 and speakers 20L, 20R) for notifying by outputting a predetermined effect sound at the timing when the reel is stopped.
The stop control means determines the rotation of the reel after the stop operation is detected, based on the internal winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means and the timing at which the stop operation is detected by the stop operation detecting means. The number of sliding pieces, which is the number of symbols moving along with the movement, is determined, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the determined number of sliding pieces to stop the fluctuation of the symbols displayed in the symbol display area.
A plurality of the predetermined production sounds are prepared according to the number of sliding pieces.
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification means selects and notifies the predetermined production sound according to the number of sliding pieces determined by the stop control means from a plurality of the predetermined production sounds prepared.

In the first gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, a plurality of predetermined effect sounds output at the time of so-called tempai are prepared according to the number of sliding pieces, and a plurality of predetermined effect sounds are prepared. A predetermined effect sound corresponding to the number of sliding pieces determined by the stop control means is selected from the sound and notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect sound from being output while the reel is rotating for the number of sliding pieces after the stop operation is performed.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from giving a sense of discomfort due to the deviation of the effect sound.

[Error notification function]
Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine that displays the content of an error on an error display LED (7-segment LED) and notifies the error when an error related to the progress of the game occurs (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-300771).

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, it is not possible to notify the error generated in the unit related to the production of the game provided in the gaming machine.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned second problem, and a second object of the present invention is a game capable of notifying an error generated in a unit related to a game effect provided by a game machine. It is to provide an opportunity.

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

A first control unit (for example, the main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game, and
A second control unit (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) that controls the effect related to the game, and
A display unit controlled by the second control unit and capable of displaying a plurality of display patterns (for example, a credit display 201, a payout display 202, and an acquired number display 203 that constitute a sub 7-segment display 200).
A cooling device having a fan that sends air to the second control unit (for example, a cooling device 84) and
A temperature sensor (for example, a thermo sensor 85) for detecting the temperature of the second control unit is provided.
The first control unit executes a first control error detection process for detecting an error related to the progress of the game, and issues an error command indicating the content of the error detected in the first control error detection process to the second control unit. Send to
The second control unit
When the rotation speed of the fan within a predetermined time is equal to or less than a predetermined number, a cooling device error detection process for detecting a cooling device error, which is an error generated in the cooling device, is executed.
When the temperature of the second control unit detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature, a temperature abnormality error detection process for detecting a temperature abnormality error is executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that a display pattern corresponding to the contents of the detected cooling device error, the temperature abnormality error, and the error indicated by the error command is displayed on the display unit.

In the second gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, since the display pattern is displayed on the display unit corresponding to the cooling device error and the temperature abnormality error, it is possible to notify the error generated in the unit related to the effect of the game.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to notify an error that has occurred in a unit related to a game effect included in a gaming machine.

[Function to ensure the consistency between the game state and the production]

Conventionally, there are a plurality of gaming states having different game characteristics, and a gaming machine that shifts to the gaming state is known on condition that a transition condition corresponding to each gaming state is satisfied. The gaming state includes, for example, a replay time in which the probability that the internal winning combination associated with the combination of symbols related to the operation of the replay wins is higher (or lower) than in the normal state (hereinafter referred to as "RT"). There is).

As a gaming machine as described above, when the BB mode ends, the mode shifts to the RT (replay time) mode. In the RT mode, the SB (specific winning combination) wins a prize, and the RT end symbol (specific) in the SB mode of the next game. There is known a slot machine that ends when a combination of (designs) is aligned on the winning valid line (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-90053).

By the way, a gaming machine generally includes a first control unit that controls the progress of a game such as a transition of a gaming state, and a second control unit that controls the production of a game. In such a gaming machine, the second control unit may execute an effect different from that of other gaming states in a specific gaming state.

For example, when the combination of RT end symbols (specific symbols) is aligned on the winning valid line as in the above-mentioned gaming machine, that is, when the RT mode is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first control unit Communicates the establishment of a predetermined condition to the second control unit by communication, and when the establishment of the predetermined condition is transmitted, the second control unit may end the effect peculiar to the RT mode that has been performed up to that point. Conceivable.

However, in this case, if some kind of communication failure occurs and the satisfaction of the above-mentioned predetermined condition is not transmitted to the second control unit, the second control unit cannot end the effect peculiar to the RT mode. As a result, there is a possibility that the gaming state managed by the first control unit and the effect executed by the second control unit may not match.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned third problem, and a third object of the present invention is a gaming state managed by a first control unit and executed by a second control unit. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be matched with the production.

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

Insertion operation detecting means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) that detects a start operation by a player based on the detection of a throwing operation by the throwing operation detecting means, and
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors) which is composed of a plurality of display columns and variablely displays a symbol required for a game based on the detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means. 61L, 61C, 61R) and
A stop operation detection means (for example, stop switch 17S) that detects a stop operation by the player, and
A stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process) for stopping the variation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means.
A game medium granting means for granting a game medium (for example, a medal) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display rows by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display rows. (For example, medal payout processing)
A first control unit (for example, the main control circuit 41) that controls the progress of the game, and
A second control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 42) that controls the production of the game is provided.
The first control unit
A game state transition means (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes RT control processing) that shifts a plurality of game states, and
Condition notification means for notifying the second control unit of the establishment of a condition for shifting from a predetermined gaming state among the plurality of gaming states to another gaming state when the start operation detecting means detects a start operation. When,
A game lock generating means (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes a start command transmission process) that generates a game lock that invalidates or delays a game operation by a player when shifting from the predetermined game state to another game state. When,
It has a lock occurrence notification means (for example, a main CPU 51 that executes an RT end lock command transmission process in the RT control process) that notifies the second control unit of the occurrence of the game lock.
The second control unit
Performing a specific effect during the predetermined gaming state,
A gaming machine characterized in that when a notification from the condition notification means is received, or when a notification from the lock occurrence notification means is received, the specific effect is terminated based on the stop of the variation display.

In the third gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, the second control unit ends a specific effect when it receives a notification from the condition notification means or when it receives a notification from the lock occurrence notification means. do. Therefore, for example, even if the notification from the condition notification means cannot be received due to some kind of communication failure, if the notification from the lock occurrence notification means can be received, the specific effect can be terminated. Thereby, when the gaming state shifts from the predetermined gaming state to another gaming state by the first control unit, it is possible to surely end the specific effect executed during the predetermined gaming state.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to match the gaming state managed by the first control unit with the effect executed by the second control unit.

[Pseudo BET function]
Conventionally, an internal winning combination (same type symbol replay) related to a replay consisting of only the same type of symbols and an internal winning combination (different symbol replay) related to a replay consisting of some different types of symbols have been used. Many gaming machines to be provided are known (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-202645).

In the above-mentioned gaming machines, the same type of symbol replay and the different type of symbol replay are duplicated and won, and by performing the stop operation in the predetermined stop order, the combination of the symbols corresponding to the same type of symbol replay cannot be stopped and displayed. Stops and displays the combination of symbols corresponding to the symbol replay.

According to such a gaming machine, it is not necessary to narrow the interval for arranging the symbols of the same type in consideration of the case where the stop operation is performed in an unrecommended stop order such as so-called irregular pushing, and the symbols provided on the reels are provided. The degree of freedom of arrangement can be increased.

By the way, different types of symbol replays differ in nature and content to be expressed from similar symbol replays depending on the specifications of the gaming machine. Therefore, there is a need for a device that allows the player to appropriately recognize the nature of the heterogeneous symbol replay and the content to be expressed.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned fourth problem, and a fourth object of the present invention is a game in which a player can appropriately recognize the nature of a heterogeneous symbol replay and the content to be expressed. It is to provide an opportunity.

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

Insertion operation detecting means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) that detects a start operation by a player based on the detection of a throwing operation by the throwing operation detecting means, and
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors) which is composed of a plurality of display columns and variablely displays a symbol required for a game based on the detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means. 61L, 61C, 61R) and
A stop operation detection means (for example, stop switch 17S) that detects a stop operation by the player, and
A stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process) for stopping the variation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means.
A game medium granting means for granting a game medium (for example, a medal) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display rows by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display rows. (For example, medal payout processing)
When the internal winning combination related to the replay (for example, replay) is determined by the internal winning combination determining means and the corresponding combination of symbols is displayed along the winning determination line, the player inserts the game medium. With no automatic insertion means (for example, S32 of medal reception / start check processing) that automatically inserts the same number of game media as the number inserted in the previous game.
A display control means (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) for controlling the input display means (for example, the BET lamp 8) for displaying the number of input of the game medium, and
Insertion operation means for performing the insertion operation of the game medium deposited inside, for example (for example, MAX bet button 14) and
An operation display control means (for example, a lamp of the MAX bet button 14) for controlling the operation display means for displaying a display prompting the operation of the input operation means, and
The input sound output means (for example, the sub-control circuit 42) that controls the input sound output means (for example, the speakers 20L and 20R) that outputs the input sound that is a predetermined effect sound when the game medium is input or the automatic input is performed. Prepare,
The internal winning combination related to the replay is a type in which at least a part of the combination of the corresponding symbols is different from that of the same type symbol replay (for example, "C_normal lip 1") in which the combination of the corresponding symbols is the same type. Includes heterogeneous symbol replays consisting of symbols (eg, "C_maintenance lip", "C_special lip 1", "C_special lip 2").
The display control means
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the same type symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input display means is made to display the number of input of the game medium.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the dissimilar symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input display means is made to display the number of input of the game medium on condition that the operation to the input operation means is performed.
The input sound control means is
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the same type symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input sound output means is made to output the input sound.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the dissimilar symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input sound output means is made to output the input sound on condition that the input operation means is operated.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the dissimilar symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the operation display control means causes the operation display means to display a display prompting the operation of the input operation means. A featured gaming machine.

In the fourth gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the same type of symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the insertion display means displays the number of insertions of the game medium. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols corresponding to different symbol replays is displayed along the winning determination line, the player automatically inserts the game medium without inserting the game medium, but the number of inserted game media is displayed in the input display means. Do not display. Then, based on the operation of the charging operation means, the charging display means is made to display the number of times the game medium is loaded.

Further, in the fourth gaming machine having the above configuration, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the same type symbol replay is displayed along the winning determination line, the input sound output means is made to output the input sound. On the other hand, when a combination of symbols corresponding to different symbol replays is displayed along the winning judgment line, the player automatically inputs the game medium without inputting the game medium, but the input sound is output to the input sound output means. I won't let you. Then, the input sound output means is made to output the input sound on condition that the input operation means is operated.

As a result, the operation of the input display means and the input sound output means when the combination of symbols corresponding to the different symbol replays is stopped and displayed, and the input display means when the combination of the symbols corresponding to the same type of symbol replay is stopped and displayed. And the operation of the input sound output means can be made different. As a result, it can be shown that the combination of symbols corresponding to the heterogeneous symbol replay consisting of at least a part of different types of symbols is stopped and displayed, and the player can appropriately recognize the nature of the heterogeneous symbol replay and the content to be expressed. Can be made to.
In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by operating the re-game when the combination of symbols corresponding to the heterogeneous symbol replay is stopped and displayed.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the player appropriately recognize the nature of the heterogeneous symbol replay and the content to be expressed.

[Notification function by WIN lamp]
Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine in which the result of an internal winning of a small winning combination is notified after 5 games have passed from the internal winning of a bonus (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-120707). The notification is performed by hitting the start lever and then displaying the internal winning symbol on the symbol display device.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the notification of the internal winning combination is performed by displaying the internal winning symbol, the player can detect the internal winning of the bonus. That is, the notification of the internal winning combination functions as the notification of the internal winning of the bonus.

However, in this gaming machine, the timing at which the bonus internal winning is notified is uniformly set to the time when five games have elapsed from the bonus internal winning. Therefore, since the game is not diversified by the notification of the internal winning of the bonus, it is not possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned fifth problem, and a fifth object of the present invention is to determine an internal winning regarding the operation of an advantageous game, which is an advantageous state for the player. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game by the notification of.

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

Insertion operation detecting means (for example, medal sensor 35S) for detecting the insertion operation of the game medium, and
A start operation detecting means (for example, a start switch 16S) that detects a start operation by a player based on the detection of a throwing operation by the throwing operation detecting means, and
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means.
A variable display means (for example, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R and three stepping motors) which is composed of a plurality of display columns and variablely displays a symbol required for a game based on the detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means. 61L, 61C, 61R) and
A stop operation detection means (for example, stop switch 17S) that detects a stop operation by the player, and
A stop control means (for example, a reel stop control process) for stopping the variation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the internal winning combination determining means and the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation detecting means.
A game medium granting means for granting a game medium (for example, a medal) based on a symbol combination displayed along a winning determination line extending over the plurality of display rows by stopping the variable display in the plurality of display rows. (For example, medal payout processing)
The internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means is a special internal winning combination related to the operation of an advantageous game (for example, a bonus game) which is in an advantageous state for the player, and is a predetermined condition (for example, valid). When the combination of symbols related to the bonus is displayed on the line), the advantageous game operating means for operating the advantageous game and the advantageous game operating means.
A notification means (for example, WIN lamp 213) for notifying that the special internal winning combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, and
A notification control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 42) for controlling the notification means is provided.
The notification control means
From the time when the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination until the number of unit games played reaches a predetermined number, the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the notification means. Is decided by lottery whether or not to notify
When the number of unit games played after the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination reaches a predetermined number, the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination by the notification means. A gaming machine characterized by notifying that.

In the fifth gaming machine of the present invention having the above configuration, a special internal winning combination is used as a notification means until the number of unit games played after the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination reaches a predetermined number. Since it is decided by lottery whether or not to notify that the combination has been determined as the internal winning combination, the timing of notification that the special internal winning combination related to the operation of the advantageous game has been determined (winned) is diversified. do. As a result, the player who is accustomed to the game can play the game while predicting the timing of the notification based on, for example, the stop of the so-called reach eye or the production of the game, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. can.

In addition, when the number of unit games played after the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination reaches a predetermined number, the special internal winning combination is determined as the internal winning combination as the notification means. Since this is notified, even a player who is unfamiliar with the game can know that a special internal winning combination related to the operation of the advantageous game has won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from repeating the game indiscriminately without knowing that this special internal winning role has won, so that even a player who is unfamiliar with the game will be more interested in the game.
That is, according to the present invention, regardless of the player's skill level in the game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game for a wide range of players.
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by notifying that the internal winning related to the operation of the advantageous game, which is an advantageous state for the player, has been determined.

1 ... Pachislot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3L ... Left reel, 3C ... Middle reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4L ... Display window, 4C ... Middle display window, 4R ... Right display window, 14 ... MAX bet button, 16S ... start switch, 17S ... stop switch, 20R, 20L ... speaker, 31 ... main board, 32 ... sub board, 41 ... main control circuit, 42 ... Sub control circuit, 51 ... Main CPU, 81 ... Sub CPU, 82 ... Sub ROM, 83 ... Sub RAM, 84 ... Cooling device, 85 ... Thermosensor, 200 ... Sub 7 Seg display, 201 ... credit display, 202 ... payout display, 203 ... earned number display, 211 ... reel top lamp, 212 ... top lamp, 213 ... WIN lamp , 300 ・ ・ ・ Reel backlight

Claims (2)

A start operation detection means for detecting a start operation by a player,
An internal winning combination determining means that determines an internal winning combination with a predetermined probability based on the detection of the starting operation by the starting operation detecting means, and
A variable display means composed of a plurality of display columns and variablely displaying a symbol based on the detection of a start operation by the start operation detection means.
A stop operation detection means that detects a stop operation by the player,
A first control unit that controls the progress of the game,
It is equipped with a second control unit that controls the production of the game.
The first control unit
A game state transition means for shifting a plurality of game states,
When the start operation detecting means detects a start operation, the second control unit is notified that the condition for shifting from the predetermined gaming state to the other gaming state is satisfied among the plurality of gaming states. Condition notification means and
A game lock generating means that generates a game lock when the game state transition means shifts from the predetermined gaming state to another gaming state.
It has a game lock generation notification means for notifying the second control unit of the occurrence of the game lock after the stop operation.
The second control unit
Performing a specific effect during the predetermined gaming state,
Regardless of whether the notification from the condition notification means is received or the notification from the game lock occurrence notification means is received, the specific effect is terminated in response to the stop of the variation display. A featured gaming machine. The first control unit
A game lock termination means for terminating the game lock,
The first aspect of claim 1, further comprising a game lock end notification means for notifying the second control unit of the end of the game lock after the notification by the game lock occurrence notification means is performed. Game machine.

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