JP6952752B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a gaming machine called a pachislot machine including a plurality of reels, a start switch, a stop switch, a stepping motor, and a reel control unit is known. A plurality of reels are configured by arranging a plurality of symbols on their respective surfaces. The start switch detects that a game medal, coin, or the like (hereinafter referred to as "medal or the like") has been inserted and the start lever has been operated by the player, and requests the start of rotation of a plurality of reels. The stop switch detects that the stop button provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels is pressed by the player, and outputs a signal requesting the stop of rotation of the corresponding reel. The stepping motor is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and transmits the driving force of each reel to each reel. The reel control unit controls the operation of the stepping motor based on the signals output by the start switch and the stop switch, and rotates and stops each reel.

Among such gaming machines, a gaming machine having an RT (replay time) gaming state in which the winning probability of replay fluctuates, and MB (middle bonus) gaming is performed by taking over the replay probability at the time of winning the MB role. , A gaming machine that is controlled so that a special small role can be drawn in by changing the stop control based on the winning of a predetermined replay in the MB is known. When a specific symbol combination constituting this special small winning combination is displayed, the right of push order navigation for winning the small winning combination is granted for a predetermined number of games.

In addition, a gaming machine in which an ART is set, which has a mode in which an AT (assist time) navigation system for notifying the player of the push order related to a small winning combination is easily added and a mode in which the AT navigation system is difficult to be added, is known. (See, for example, Cited Document 1). In this gaming machine, which of the two modes is added is determined by lottery.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-233271

An object of the present invention is to provide a more interesting gaming machine.

The present invention is a symbol display means for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and an internal winning information determining means for determining one internal winning information from a plurality of internal winning information (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later). A stop control means (for example, the main control circuit 71 described later) that stops the variable display of the symbol in response to the player's stop operation, and a special game state that notifies the player of information on the stop operation that is advantageous to the player are provided for a predetermined period. A gaming machine provided with a notification right granting means for granting a right to be performed over the above, and the special gaming state includes a plurality of the special gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player, and the right includes a plurality of the special gaming states. Is configured so that the priority for executing the special gaming state is predetermined, and when a plurality of the rights are stocked, the stocked rights are executed according to the priority. Then, the notification right granting means obtains the first right to execute the special gaming state having the highest degree of advantage for the player, provided that the predetermined internal winning information is determined by the internal winning information determining means. There are cases where the right is granted and cases where the second right or the third right, which has a lower degree of advantage than the first right and has a different degree of advantage, is granted . The second right and the third right are executed in preference to the third right, the second right and the third right have the same priority, the first right is not stocked, and the above When the second right and the third right are stocked, the right is configured to be executed in the order in which they are stocked .

Further, the present invention provides a symbol display means for variablely displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, an internal winning information determining means for determining one internal winning information from a plurality of internal winning information, and a player's stop operation. It is provided with a stop control means for stopping the variable display of the symbol according to the situation, and a notification right granting means for granting the right to perform a special game state for notifying the player of advantageous stop operation information for a predetermined period. In the gaming machine, the special gaming state includes a plurality of the special gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player, and the right has a predetermined priority for executing the special gaming state. When a plurality of the rights are stocked, the stocked rights are executed according to the priority order, and the special gaming states include the first special gaming state and the first special gaming state. At least a second special gaming state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first special gaming state is included, and the right relating to the execution of the second special gaming state is more than the right relating to the execution of the first special gaming state. Is also characterized in that it is executed with priority.

Further, the present invention has a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of symbols, and a symbol display area for displaying a part of the plurality of symbols arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the plurality of reels. The display means, the symbol changing means for changing the symbol displayed in the symbol display area by rotating the plurality of reels based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition, and the predetermined start condition. Is satisfied, an internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations, and a plurality of reels provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and accepting a player's stop operation. A reel corresponding to the stop operation means operated based on the stop operation means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means in response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player. A specific reel stop control means for stopping, and a profit giving means for giving a profit according to a combination of the stopped symbols when the symbol displayed in a variable manner in the symbol display area is stopped by the reel stop control means. Whether or not to execute one lock effect from a plurality of lock effects associated with reel actions that intermittently repeat the start and stop of rotation of the plurality of reels based on the condition being satisfied. The command includes a lock effect determining means for determining, a command transmitting means for transmitting a command according to an event that has occurred, and an effect executing means for executing an effect based on a command transmitted from the command transmitting means. The transmitting means transmits a command including information regarding rotation control of the plurality of reels when the execution of the lock effect is started and when the rotation of the plurality of reels is started by the reel action. The effect executing means starts a specific effect when it receives a command transmitted when the execution of the lock effect is started, and is transmitted when the rotation of the plurality of reels is started by the reel action. It is characterized in that the specific effect is switched when the command is received.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a more interesting gaming machine.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a transition transition of the gaming state. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an external structure of a pachislot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a main control circuit. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a sub-control circuit. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement table. FIG. 7-1 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-2 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-3 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-4 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-5 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-6 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 7-8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table determination table. FIG. 10-1 is a diagram showing a lottery flag combination. FIG. 10-2 is a diagram showing a lottery flag combination. FIG. 10-3 is a diagram showing a lottery flag combination. FIG. 10-4 is a diagram showing a lottery flag combination. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a reel action of each lock. FIG. 12-1 is a diagram showing a rotation cylinder stop initial setting table. FIG. 12-2 is a diagram showing a rotation cylinder stop initial setting table. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority selection data selection table. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority selection table. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a search order data table. FIG. 16-1 is a diagram showing a stop table for the left first stop. FIG. 16-2 is a diagram showing a stop table for the left first stop. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority table. FIG. 18-1 is a diagram showing a table change data table for the first stop of the first cylinder. FIG. 18-2 is a diagram showing a table change data table for the first stop of the first cylinder. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-1 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-2 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-3 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-4 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-5 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-6 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-7 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-8 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-9 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-10 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 20-11 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a line mask data table. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a list of navigation modes. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a list of priority stock conditions. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing each navigation game mode. FIG. 25-1 is a diagram for explaining the transition lottery of the navigation mode. FIG. 25-2 is a diagram for explaining the transition lottery of the navigation mode. FIG. 26-1 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-2 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-3 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-4 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-5 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-6 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count when the bonus is not won. FIG. 26-7 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count when the bonus is not won. FIG. 27-1 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus. FIG. 27-2 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus. FIG. 27-3 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus. FIG. 27-4 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus. FIG. 27-5 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus. FIG. 27-6 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus. FIG. 27-7 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a lottery table for storing a navigation game number set counter. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for shifting to the navigation mode when the number of navigation games is set. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing various areas of RAM. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 33 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing various areas of the RAM. FIG. 37 is a main flowchart showing the main processing performed by the main CPU. FIG. 38 is a main flowchart showing the medal reception / start check process. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the internal lottery process. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a reel stop initial setting process. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the attraction priority storage process. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a pull-in priority table selection process. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the symbol code storage process. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a reel stop control process. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a process of determining the number of sliding pieces. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the second and third stop processes. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the line change bit check process. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the line mask data change process. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the priority pull-in control process. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a control change process. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a control change process after the second stop. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a bonus end check process. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a bonus operation check process. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the RT control process. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process controlled by the main CPU. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a power-on processing under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an effect control task controlled by the sub CPU. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a main board communication task controlled by a sub CPU. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process controlled by the sub CPU. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the processing at the time of receiving the initialization command under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 61-1 is a flowchart showing a process at the time of receiving a start command under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 61-2 is a flowchart showing the process at the time of receiving the start command under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 61-3 is a flowchart showing the process at the time of receiving the start command under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing a lottery process for shifting to the navigation game state under the control of the sub CPU. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing a navigation game number set process controlled by the sub CPU. FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing a lottery process for shifting the navigation mode under the control of the sub CPU.

An embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[Pachislot function flow]
The first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the following drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the functional flow of the gaming machine (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as pachislot) 1 in the first embodiment will be described.

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

The internal lottery means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number values, and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning determination line described later is determined. 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 "losses". Is provided.

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

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

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

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

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, in the series of flows described above, the image display performed by the liquid crystal display device 5, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by the speakers 9L and 9R, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, a random value for effect (hereinafter referred to as a random value for effect) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-control circuit 72 described later) determines by lottery from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

When the effect content is determined, the effect execution means (speakers 9L, 9R, liquid crystal display device 5 described later) rotates the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are started. When each is stopped, when it is judged whether or not there is a prize, etc., the execution of the production is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity. In this way, in pachislot 1, the player has an opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production content associated with the internal winning combination. It will be provided to increase the interest of players.

[Transition of game state]
Here, in the first embodiment, even if the extracted random number values are the same, if the game states are different, the determined internal winning combination may be different. In the first embodiment, the game states include a general game state (RT0 game state), an RT (replay time) 1 game state (high RT game state), an RT2 game state (high RT game state), and an MBB (MB1 or MB2) game state. , MBR (MB3) game state is provided.

In the present embodiment, an internal lottery table (see FIG. 7 to be referred to later) corresponding to each game state is provided, and the probability that the player is given a privilege such as the operation of the re-game is different. That is, the probabilities that the replays (normal replay, raised replay, chance replay, don-controlled replay) in which the player is given a privilege such as the operation of the re-game are determined as the internal winning combination are different.

Here, the transition conditions to each gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachislot machine 1, when the RWM (Read Write Memory) is initialized when the power is turned on, the pachislot machine first shifts to the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state). Then, in the general gaming state, when any combination of symbols in the transition group B (bell spills 01 to 42 illustrated in FIGS. 7-8) is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state ( See (1) in FIG. Similarly, in the RT2 gaming state, which is a high RT (state), when any combination of symbols in the transition group B is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state ((1) in FIG. 2). )reference).

Further, in the RT1 gaming state, when any combination of symbols in the transition group A (such as "Bell 1-Bell 1-Rip 1" illustrated in FIG. 10-2) is displayed, the gaming state is changed to the general game. It shifts to the state (see (2) in FIG. 2). Further, in the RT1 game state, when any combination of symbols in the transition group C (such as "Rip 1-Rip 1-Ice 1" illustrated in FIG. 10-1) is displayed, the game state is changed to the RT2 game. It shifts to the state (see (3) in FIG. 2).

In the MBB game state, when the payout of medals exceeds 250, the game state shifts to the general game state (see (4) in FIG. 2), and in the MBR game state, when the payout of medals exceeds 72 medals. , The gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state (see (5) in FIG. 2).

Further, in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state, a combination of MB1 or MB2 symbols on the effective line (“Don-Don-Don” or “Red 7-Red 7-Red” illustrated in FIG. 7-1). When 7 ”) is displayed, the gaming state is shifted to the MBB gaming state (see (6) in FIG. 2). Further, in the general gaming state, the RT1 gaming state, or the RT2 gaming state, when the combination of MB3 symbols (“Red 7-Red 7-BAR” illustrated in FIG. 7-1) is displayed on the effective line, The gaming state is shifted to the MBR gaming state (see (7) in FIG. 2).

[Structure of pachislot]
Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called "pachislot machine". The pachi-slot machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses coins, medals, gaming balls, tokens, and other gaming media such as cards that store information on the gaming value given or given to the player. , In the following, it will be described assuming that a medal is used.

The pachislot machine 1 is provided on a cabinet 1a that serves as a housing for accommodating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, etc., a front door 2 that can be opened and closed with respect to the front side of the cabinet 1a, and a front side of the front door 2. A front panel 8 serving as a panel portion is provided. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by sticking a strip-shaped sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction on the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

The front door 2 is a part of the door body, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided in the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 is on the front side of the front door 2 and is provided between the front door 2 and the front panel 8. The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to the upper portion of the front door 2 by the mounting frame.

Further, the liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is provided so as to be located on the front side so as to be superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided corresponding to each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are configured to be capable of transmitting the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the back side thereof. To be equipped with.

That is, the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R function as display windows, and the rotation and stopping operations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them can be visually recognized from the player side. Become. Further, in the present embodiment, the image is displayed and the effect is executed using the entire display screen including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are among a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind them is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower areas in the frame. In addition, it is determined whether or not a prize is won by a pseudo line formed by combining any of three predetermined areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages of each symbol display area 21L, 21C, and 21R. Defined as a target line (winning line). In this embodiment, the winning line is only one of the middle line 8c.

The front door 2 is provided with various devices to be operated by the player. The medal slot 10 is provided to receive medals dropped from the outside by the player. The medals accepted in the medal slot 10 are inserted into one game up to a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot 1 (so-called credit function). ).

The bet button 11 is provided to determine the number of medals deposited in the pachislot machine to be inserted into one game. The checkout button 12 is provided to pull out the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine.

The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are associated with each of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The 7-segment display 13 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and includes the number of medals inserted in this game (hereinafter referred to as the number of inserted medals), the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of paid out medals), and pachislot. Information such as the number of medals deposited inside (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

The lamp (LED or the like) 14 outputs light in a dot-off pattern according to the content of the effect. The speakers 9L and 9R output sound effects, music, and the like according to the content of the production. The medal payout outlet 15 guides the ejected medals to the outside. The medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 15 are stored in the medal tray 16.

[Functional configuration of gaming machines]
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a main control circuit 71, a substrate (sub-control board) constituting the sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (various devices) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and the sub-control circuit 72 at the upper position inside the cabinet 1a. Etc.) are provided.

[Main control circuit]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a pachislot main control circuit. The main control circuit 71 has a microcomputer 30 arranged on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a main CPU 31, a main ROM 32, a main RAM 33, and the like.

The main ROM 32 stores control programs executed by the main CPU 31, various data tables, data of various control commands (commands, etc.) transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the main CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a clock pulse. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates one random number from a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535).

A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives inputs from various switches and the like to control the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R.

The stop switch 7S detects that the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed by the player to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Further, the start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The medal sensor 42S detects a medal accepted by the medal slot 10. The bet switch 11S detects that the bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The settlement switch 12S detects that the settlement button 12 has been pressed by the player.

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

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

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

The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by counting the number of times the pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R after detecting the reel index. The main CPU 31 manages the positions of the plurality of symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by managing the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. Further, the hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged to the outside from the hopper 40 has reached the number of medals to be paid out.

The sub-control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 9L, 9R, and a lamp 14 are connected to the sub control circuit 72, and these are controlled according to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Further, the sub control circuit 72 has a sub CPU 81 that controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

[Sub-control circuit]
FIG. 5 shows the configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

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

The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

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

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

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

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

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

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
The circuit configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 has been described above. Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 21.

[Design arrangement table]
The symbol arrangement table will be described with reference to FIG. The symbol arrangement table defines the positions of the symbols in the rotation directions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the data for specifying the type of the symbols arranged at each position (hereinafter, symbol code).

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

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 7-1 to 7-8. In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R along the winning line matches the combination of symbols specified by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the prize is won and the medal is awarded. Benefits such as payout, re-game activation, and bonus game activation are given to the player. FIGS. 7-1 to 7-4 are diagrams showing a symbol combination table when three sheets are hung. 7-5 to 7-7 are diagrams showing a symbol combination table when two sheets are hung. FIG. 7-8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table of RT operation symbols. That is, FIGS. 7-1 to 7-4 are symbol combination tables referred to when three sheets are hung, and FIGS. 7-5 to 7-7 are symbol combination tables referred to when two sheets are hung. Further, FIG. 7-8 is a diagram showing a symbol combination table that is referred to when the RT operation symbol is displayed.

Each symbol combination table defines a predetermined combination of symbols according to the type of privilege and a winning operation flag. In the symbol combination table when three sheets are hung and the symbol combination table when two sheets are hung, 1-byte data for identifying the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line and the data are stored as the winning operation flag, which will be described later. The storage area identification data provided for the main CPU 31 to identify the internal winning combination storage area, the content (name) of the display combination, and the number of payouts are defined. Further, in the symbol combination table of the RT operation symbol, as the winning operation flag, 1-byte data for identifying the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line and the RT operation symbol storage area described later for storing the data are mainly used. The storage area identification data provided for identification by the CPU 31, the content (name) of the display combination, and the number of payouts are defined.

Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the number of payouts, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the medal is paid out when any of the bell, ice, medium cherry, horn cherry, special role, and don control role is determined as the display combination. In addition, the number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserts, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit. If the combination of symbols displayed along the winning line does not match any of the combinations of symbols specified by the symbol combination table, a so-called "loss" occurs.

Further, when any of the replays (normal replay, raised replay, chance replay, don control replay) is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. Further, when either MBB or MBR is determined as the display combination, the bonus game is activated respectively. The MBB bonus game ends with a payout of over 250 cards, and the MBR bonus game ends with a payout of over 72 cards. After the MBB and MBR bonus games are completed, the game shifts to the general game state (RT0 game state).

In addition, when the raising replay is internally won and the player's stop operation order (pushing order) is correct, the combination of symbols corresponding to RT2 replays 01 to 08 is displayed and the game state is displayed. It shifts to the RT2 game state. In addition, when the raising replay is internally won and the player's stop operation order (pushing order) is incorrect, the combination of symbols corresponding to RT0 replays 01 to 08 is displayed, and the combination of symbols is displayed. The gaming state is shifted to the RT0 gaming state. In addition, when any of the bells (left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, right bells A to D) that are the push order is internally won and the player's stop operation order is incorrect. The bell spilled eyes 01 to 42 are displayed, and the gaming state is shifted to the RT1 gaming state.

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an internal lottery table. The internal lottery table defines a data pointer and a lottery value according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of a lottery performed by referring to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table described later. The data pointer is provided with a small winning combination / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer.

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

Therefore, the larger the number defined as the lottery value, the higher the probability that the data to which it is assigned (that is, the data pointer) will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be expressed by "the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random number values that may be extracted (65536)". Unless otherwise specified in the figure, the lottery range is "0 to 65535", that is, the probability denominator is "65536".

[Internal lottery table decision table]
With reference to FIG. 9, the internal lottery table and the internal lottery table determination table used by the main CPU 31 when determining the number of lottery will be described.

The internal lottery table determination table defines information indicating the internal lottery table and information indicating the number of lottery times according to the game state.

The game state is the type of internal winning combination that may be determined in the internal lottery process in which the internal winning combination is determined, the probability that the internal winning combination is determined in the internal lottery process, the maximum number of sliding pieces, and the bonus game. It is a state that is distinguished by whether or not the operation of is performed. The lottery number is the maximum number of times that the main CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value described later from one random number value (lottery random number value) extracted by the sampling circuit 37.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of lottery is "63" in the RT0 game state to the RT2 game state, and the number of lottery is "60" in the MBB and MBR internal winning game states. be. Also, in the MBB and MBR game states, the winning operation flags of all the small wins are turned on, and the number of lottery is "17", and the replay (normal replay (in RT2), normal replay (in RT0), and increase. Internal lottery only for replays (4 push orders), chance replays A, B, don control replays A, B, C, MB1 + normal replays, MB2 + normal replays, MB3 + normal replays, MB1 + chance replays, MB2 + chance replays, MB3 + chance replays) I do.

[Lottery flag combination]
The relationship between the determined internal winning combination and the combination of symbols that may be displayed when the internal winning combination is determined (lottery flag combination) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1 to 10-4. 10-1 to 10-4 are diagrams showing a lottery flag combination.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10-4, when the internal winning combination is determined to be the special combination X, "Bell 2-Red 7-Bell 2" may be displayed as a combination of symbols. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the combination of symbols such as "Rip 1-Rip 1-Ice 1" is a combination of symbols of the transition group C, and is a normal replay (in RT2, RT0) and a push order replay. (4 ways), chance replay B, don control replays A to C may be displayed when determined as an internal winning combination. Further, as shown in FIG. 10-2, the combination of symbols such as "Bell 1-Bell 1-Rip 1" is a combination of symbols of the transition group A, and is a normal replay (during RT2, during RT0) and a push order replay. (4 ways), chance replay A, don control replays A to C may be displayed when determined as an internal winning combination. As described above, when the combination of the symbols of the transition group C is displayed, the game shifts to the RT2 gaming state, and when the combination of the symbols of the transition group A is displayed, the transition to the general gaming state is performed.

[Reel action of each lock]
The reel action of each lock will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a reel action of each lock.

As shown in FIG. 11, reel actions are defined in association with the type of lock effect. Here, as the reel action, the time (timing) at which the reel operates and the state of the reel at that time are defined.

For example, to explain using the example of FIG. 11, there are five types of lock effects: short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3, and long. In addition, the production time is long in the order of short, middle 1, middle 2, middle 3, and long, and a plurality of types of production are performed. Further, it is assumed that the longer the production time is and the more the rock production in which a plurality of types of production is performed, the higher the expectation that the player is in an advantageous state.

For example, in the case of a short circuit, it is stipulated that the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are reeled up and then the forward rotation of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is started. Here, the reel-up is an effect of intermittently rotating the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a constant angle, and is displayed in the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R as the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. The design is changed. Further, in the case of middle 1, it is stipulated that the reels 3L, 3C and 3R are operated in the order of reel up, operation stop, vibration operation and operation stop, and then the forward rotation of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R is started. There is.

In this embodiment, the main RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 has an area for storing data related to the contents of the reel action (hereinafter, referred to as an effect content storage area). In the effect content storage area, the effect content executed as a reel action is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when reel-up is executed as a reel action, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 updates the bit corresponding to the effect content “reel-up” in the effect content storage area from “0” to “1”. Then, the main CPU 31 checks the effect content storage area in the command data transmission process (see step S204 of FIG. 55) of the interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms), and the bit is "1". It is determined whether or not there is a production content that is. As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that there is an effect content whose bit is "1", the main CPU 31 sets the effect content whose bit is "1" in the effect specification flag of the transmission command, and sub-controls the transmission command. It is transmitted to the circuit 72. Then, when the sub-control circuit 72 receives the transmission command, the sub-control circuit 72 switches the effect based on the effect content included in the transmission command. Therefore, it is possible to perform abundant effects in which the reel action and the liquid crystal display are synchronized without causing a deviation between the reel action and the effect of the liquid crystal display or the like. In addition, the effect content may be set in the transmission command, and the time (timing) at which the reel operates may also be set and transmitted.

[Initial setting table for stopping rotation]
The rotation cylinder stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2. 12-1 and 12-2 are diagrams showing a rotation cylinder stop initial setting table. The rotation cylinder stop initial setting table is information for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and is predetermined according to the winning combination. The main control circuit 71 refers to the rotation cylinder stop initial setting table, acquires the rotation cylinder stop number corresponding to the internal winning combination, and acquires the initial data (change status, etc.).

Specifically, in the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table, the determination data for each pressing order (pull-in priority order table number, pull-in priority priority selection table number) and the table number selection value (change) are associated with the rotation cylinder stop number. Status, stop data number for random), table change data for the first stop of the first cylinder, selection data of the first stop data table for the first cylinder (stop table for the first stop on the left), and first stop for the first cylinder. Table change Initial data selection value (change status, table number), winning combination, and whether or not the bonus is correct are specified. These various data indicate various table numbers to be selected in the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to the progress of the unit game.

The “draw-in priority table number” is a number for selecting the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. Further, the “draw-in priority selection table number” is a number for selecting the pull-in priority selection table shown in FIG. The "change status" of the table number selection value is the data to be referred to when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are not stopped from the left (that is, when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L). The "random stop data number" is for selecting a random stop data table (not shown) to be referred to at the second stop when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to be stopped first are other than the left reel 3L. It is a number. When the change status corresponding to the random stop data number is "0", the random stop data table is referred to as it is, and when it is "2", the B line of the stop table number is referred to.

"Table change data for the first stop of the first cylinder" indicates whether to use or change the same stop table after the first stop on the left after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is the data which shows. If there is a value (value other than 0) in the table change data for the first stop of the first cylinder, select the change data search table based on the planned stop position, search the data, and perform the second and subsequent stops. Select the stop table for.

The "first stop data table selection data" is a number for selecting the left first stop table shown in FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2 when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. be. In this embodiment, the selection data of the first trunk stop data table to be selected differs depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or the bonus is carried over). For example, when the left bells A to D are determined as the winning combination, if MB1 to 3 are not in the carry-over state, "2" is selected as the first body stop data table selection data, and MB1 to 3 are in the carry-over state. If not, "8" is selected as the first body stop data table selection data. Therefore, the number of slip pieces to be determined is different depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or the bonus is carried over), and the number of slip pieces finally selected is different. That is, the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is changed according to whether the bonus is won (or the bonus is carried over) or the non-bonus is not won.

The "change status" of the table change initial data selection value for the first cylinder first stop is the data referred to when the first stop reel is other than the left reel 3L, and when the change status is "0". Refers to the stop table number as it is, and when the change status is "2", it refers to the B line of the stop table number, and when the change status is "3", it refers to the C line of the stop data table number. ..

[Pull-in priority selection data selection table]
The pull-in priority selection data selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority selection data selection table. The pull-in priority selection data selection table is set when either of the table numbers "PLVL00-07" is selected as the pull-in priority table number or the pull-in priority selection table number of the rotation stop initial setting table shown in FIG. , The referenced table.

Specifically, the pull-in priority selection data selection table corresponds to the table number, and the pull-in priority table number and the pull-in priority selection table number during the general game, and the pull-in priority table number and the pull-in between the flags. Specify the priority selection table number. That is, in this embodiment, the draw-in priority table to be referred to is different depending on whether the game is in general game or between flags, and when the bonus is not won, it depends on whether the reel stop order is correct or not. The combination of symbols that can be displayed is different, and when the bonus is won, the priority table is switched to the priority table in which only the combination of symbols specified in advance is prioritized regardless of whether the reel stop order is correct or not.

[Pull-in priority selection table]
The pull-in priority selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a pull-in priority selection table. The attraction priority selection table defines a number for selecting the attraction priority table number according to the attraction priority selection table number and the pressing order.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the attraction priority selection table corresponds to the 1st stop of the attraction priority selection table left, middle, and right, and the pressing order and the attraction priority table number (pressing order (corresponding, applicable, Not applicable)) is stipulated. Here, the pull-in priority selection table left, middle, and right 1st stop means the pull-in priority selected when referring to the rotation cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12 or the pull-in priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. It is a number selected according to the order selection table number and the pressing order. For example, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L (the third digit is "1") and the selected attraction priority selection table number is "15", the attraction priority selection table left 1st stop. See "115".

Further, in the attraction priority selection table, when the stop operation is performed in the pressing order specified in the pressing order, the table number of the pressing order (corresponding) of the attraction priority table number is selected and pressed. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the pressing order specified in the order, the table number in the pressing order (not applicable) of the pull-in priority table number is selected. The main control circuit 71 refers to the pull-in priority table corresponding to the number selected here. For example, when the pressing order is defined as "1-x-2", if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L and the second stop reel is the right reel 3R, the pressing order is "corresponding". , And if any other stop operation is performed, the pressing order becomes "not applicable".

[Search order data table]
The search order data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a search order data table. The search order data table defines the order in which applicable numerical values are preferentially applied from a predetermined numerical range (that is, 0 to 4) as the number of sliding pieces for stop data (hereinafter referred to as priority order). .. In this search order table, each numerical value is searched in the order of priority from the upper 1 to the lower 5, and as a result of the search, the numerical value corresponding to the priority order "1" is preferentially applied. The search order table is provided on the assumption that there are a plurality of slip pieces having the same pull-in priority, and the number of slip pieces having a higher priority order is applied.

The search order data table defines the priority order based on the number of slip pieces for stop data. That is, the priority order is defined so that the numerical value corresponding to the number of slip pieces for stop data is the highest. As a result, the number of sliding pieces for stop data is determined with priority over the number of other sliding pieces, so that the display of the symbol intended at the time of development of the stop table is prioritized. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, in the control other than the MB, the search order data table 00 is used to determine the number of slip pieces, and in the control in the MB, the search order data table 01 is used. Use to determine the number of sliding pieces.

[Stop table for the first stop on the left]
The left first stop table will be described with reference to FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2. 16-1 and 16-2 are diagrams showing a stop table for the left first stop. The left first stop stop table is a table selected when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, and is the first set of the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2. The table of the left first stop stop table numbers 1 to 14 corresponding to the numbers 1 to 14 selected in the body stop data table selection data is selected.

The left first stop stop table defines the number of slip pieces determination data and the change status corresponding to each of the symbol positions "0" to "20" of the left reel 3L. Here, the slip piece number determination data is data indicating a provisional number of slip pieces determined based on the stop table. The change status is data that identifies whether or not the stop start position is specific. Based on the value obtained by adding this change status and the above-mentioned first stop table change data for the first cylinder, the stop data table to be referred to during the second stop operation and the third stop operation following the first stop is It is determined. The change status determines whether to change the line after the first stop.

[Pull-in priority table]
The pull-in priority table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the symbol may be displayed for each symbol position during the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the attraction priority table may be displayed within the attraction range. It is used when deciding which symbol is to be preferentially drawn in when there are a plurality of symbols.

The attraction priority table defines the attraction data indicating the priority of attraction between the combinations of symbols related to the winning operation flag (display combination). The attraction priority data is information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify each of all replays, all small wins, and MBs 1 to 3 corresponding to the attraction priority. The pull-in is basically to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R so that the symbols constituting the combination of the symbols related to the internal winning combination are displayed along the winning line within the range of the maximum number of sliding pieces. To say.

Further, in this embodiment, the referral priority table differs depending on whether the bonus is not won or the bonus is won (or the bonus is carried over). Here, the pull-in stop control is compared with the case where the left bell B is the winning combination and the bonus is not carried over, and the case where the left bell B is the winning combination and the bonus is carried over. explain.

First, when the left bell B is the winning combination and the bonus is not carried over, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the pressing position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position "5", and the second stop reel. Is the middle reel 3C and the pressing position on the middle reel 3C is the symbol position "5", and the third stop reel is the right reel 3R and the pressing position on the right reel 3R is the symbol position "5". Will be described using.

In this example, first, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotating cylinder stop number “14” in the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12-1 and acquires the pull-in priority table number “PLVL04”. Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the table number “PLVL04” of the attraction priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. 13 and acquires the attraction priority selection table number “15” during the general game. Then, the attraction priority table number "02" is acquired by referring to "115" of the attraction priority selection table. Then, referring to the pull-in priority table number "02" in the pull-in priority table, the bells X27 to 34 (the symbols on the left reel are rip 1 and rip 2) have a higher priority than the other bells, so the left reel 3L Left "Rip 1" stops at. Further, the same processing is performed for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, the pull-in priority table number "02" is referred to, "bell 1" is stopped on the middle reel 3C, and "ice 1" is on the right reel 3R. Stops, and as a result, the symbol combination "Rip 1-Bell 1-Ice 1" of "Bell X27" stops. If the left bell B is the winning combination and the bonus is not carried over, if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the bell combination will win regardless of the pressing position.

Next, when the left bell B is the winning combination and the bonus is carried over, the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the pressing position on the left reel 3L is the symbol position "5", and the second stop reel is An example in which the pressing position on the middle reel 3C is the symbol position "5", the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, and the pressing position on the right reel 3R is the symbol position "5". It will be described using.

In this example, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotating cylinder stop number “14” in the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 12-1 and acquires the pull-in priority table number “PLVL04”. Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the table number “PLVL04” of the attraction priority selection data selection table shown in FIG. 13 and acquires the attraction priority selection table number “16” between the flags. Then, the attraction priority table number "00" is acquired by referring to "116" of the attraction priority selection table. Then, referring to the pull-in priority table number "00" in the pull-in priority table, bells X01 to 08 (the symbol on the left reel is bell 1, bell 2) are bells X27 to 34 (the symbol on the left reel is lip 1, lip 1). Since the priority is higher than other bells such as 2), the left "bell 1" stops on the left reel 3L. Further, the same processing is performed for the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, and "bell 1" is stopped on the middle reel 3C and "ice 1" is stopped on the right reel 3R, and as a result, the symbol of the bell role is displayed. The combination does not stop.

Further, the combination of the bell role symbols that can be displayed at the time of winning the left bell B is No. 1 of the lottery flag combination shown in FIGS. 10-2 and 10-3. 80-No. There are only 15 combinations of symbols marked with "○" in 113. Further, by referring to the pull-in priority table number "00" in the pull-in priority table, the bells X01 to 08 become higher, and the combinations of the symbols that can be displayed are two patterns (bells 02 and 07 shown in FIG. 7-2, FIG. Only No. 81, 86) of 10-2. Therefore, if the left bell B is the internal winning combination and the pressing position is the symbol position where the bells 02 and 07 cannot be pulled in even if the first stop reel is the left reel 3L when the bonus is carried over. The combination of the symbols of the role of bell does not stop.

That is, in this embodiment, the referral priority table differs depending on whether the game is in general game or between flags (after winning the bonus combination internally and before displaying the combination of the symbols of the bonus combination). In this way, when the bonus is not won, the combination of symbols that can be displayed differs depending on the correctness of the reel stop order, and when the bonus is won, the combination of the symbols specified in advance regardless of the correctness of the reel stop order. Switch to a priority table where only takes precedence. For this reason, in the bonus flag inter-game after the bonus combination is internally won, it is prevented from displaying a specific symbol combination without aligning the bonus symbols and shifting to the bonus game state, and as a result, the game in the bonus flag inter-game. It is possible to prevent a loss from occurring on the store side.

[Table change data table for the first stop of the first cylinder]
The table change data table for the first stop of the first cylinder will be described with reference to FIGS. 18-1 and 18-2. When the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, data indicating whether to use the same left first stop after stop data table or the changed left first stop after stop table after the second stop. Is.

The 1st cylinder 1st stop table change data table is associated with the symbol position and the 1st cylinder 1st stop table change data + change status value, and the left first stop after change table number after the change. Is memorized for each change status.

For example, in the main control circuit 71, when the symbol position is "03" and the value of the first stop table change data + change status is "30", the left first stop table after change is changed. As the number, "18" is acquired, and the left first stop after stop data table corresponding to the left first stop after stop table number "18" is referred to.

"Table change data for the first stop of the first cylinder" indicates whether to use or change the stop table after the first stop on the left after the second stop when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L. It is the data to show. If there is a value (value other than 0) in the table change data for the first stop of the first cylinder, select the change data search table based on the planned stop position, search the data, and after the second stop. Select a stop table.

[Stop data table after the first stop on the left]
The stop data table after the left first stop will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20-1 to 20-11. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a stop data table after the first left stop. 20-11 is a diagram showing a stop data table after the first left stop.

As shown in FIG. 19, the configuration of the left first stop after stop data table defines 1 byte of stop data corresponding to each of the symbol positions "0" to "20". In the example of the stop data table after the left first stop shown in FIG. 19, bit0 is "third cylinder B line data" and bit1 is "third cylinder B line data" in the 1-byte stop data. , Bit2 is the "third cylinder C line data", bit3 is the "second cylinder B line data", bit4 is the "second cylinder A line data", and bit5 is the "second cylinder B line data". "Line change bit", bit6 is "when stopped in the order of 1st and 3rd cylinder, line change bit after 2nd stop, or 3rd cylinder C line data", and bit7 is "1st and 2nd cylinder" When stopped in the order of the body, the line change bit after the second stop, or the second body C line data.

In the example of FIGS. 20-1 to 20-11, a part of the left first stop after stop data table is illustrated, but in reality, a table corresponding to the left first stop after stop data table numbers 00 to 30 is prepared. Has been done. Then, the stop data is data indicating whether or not the symbol position is appropriate as the position where the reel stops. The symbol position where the stop data is "0" indicates that the position where the reel stops is not appropriate, and the symbol position where the stop data is "1" indicates that the position where the reel stops is appropriate.

The stop data specified by the stop data table after the first stop on the left includes bits corresponding to the "A line" column, bits corresponding to the "B line" column, and bits corresponding to the "C line" column. .. Further, for example, when the first stop reel is the left reel 3L, the second stop reel is the middle reel 3C, and the third stop reel is the right reel 3R, the line combination is "A line-> A line-> A line". , "A line-> A line-> B line", "A line-> B line-> B line", and "A line-> C line-> C line". That is, it has four ways of determining the number of sliding pieces determination data. Therefore, even if the stop start position is the same, different planned stop positions can be determined according to the "A line", "B line", or "C line". The stop data defines information on which of these should be selected by assigning a bit corresponding to the "line change bit" column.

[Line mask data table]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a line mask data table. The line mask data table defines line mask data according to the type of stop button. When the stop button operated by the player is the left stop button 7L, the line mask data "10000000" is selected. When the stop button operated by the player is the middle stop button 7C, the line mask data "00010000" is selected. When the stop button operated by the player is the right stop button 7R, the line mask data "000000010" is selected.

[Data table configuration stored in sub ROM]
The circuit configuration of the pachi-slot machine 1 has been described above. Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 29.

[Navi mode list]
The navigation mode included in the pachi-slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a list of navigation modes. The pachi-slot machine 1 has a navigation mode 4 to a navigation mode 8 as a navigation mode. Navi mode 4 is ART1 (normal), navigation mode 5 is ART1 (high accuracy), navigation mode 6 is ART2 (normal), and navigation mode 7 is ART2 (high accuracy). The navigation mode 8 is ART3. Further, the navigation modes 4 and 5 have a one-person mode, the navigation modes 6 and 7 have a two-person mode, and the navigation mode 8 has a three-person mode.

[List of priority stock conditions]
The priority stock condition will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a list of priority stock conditions. As shown in FIG. 23, a priority level, which is a priority of the stock release order, is set for each of the ART start reference mode type, the navigation mode type, the stock condition, and the stock navigation mode. The ART start reference mode for releasing the ART is a mode that triggers the release of the stocked ART. As for the priority level, "1" is the highest, then "2" is the highest, and the stock for which no priority level is set is the lowest.

As shown in FIG. 23, among the ART start reference modes, the ART start reference mode 6 has the highest priority, the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 have the highest priority, and the ART start reference mode has the lowest priority. The reference modes 1, 2, and 3 are set at the start. Therefore, the release order of the stock is as follows: stock of priority level 1 (G, H trigger)> stock of priority level 2 (trigger A to F)> stock without priority level setting. If the priorities are the same, the products are released in the order in which they are stocked. In this embodiment, the ART is one set in 30 games, and when the ART is exhausted for 30 games, the ART ends, and among the stocked ART start reference modes, the ART start reference mode having a higher priority is consumed ( (Discharge) to perform a navigation mode transition lottery (see FIG. 64), and start the next ART based on the lottery result. For example, during the two-person mode in which the ART start reference mode 1 (see FIG. 29), which has a high probability of shifting to the one-person mode, is stocked, the ART start reference mode 6 (see FIG. 29) that shifts to the three-person mode with a bonus win as an opportunity. (See FIG. 29), after the end of the two-person mode, instead of releasing the ART start reference mode 1 scheduled to be released next, the ART start reference mode 6 shifts to the three-person mode. Priority is given to release, and the mode shifts to three-person mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, the priority for executing the ART start reference mode is determined, and among the stocked ART start reference modes, the highest priority is given to the ART start reference mode 6. To give priority to execution. Further, when the stocked ART start reference modes are only the ART start reference modes 1, 2 and 3, the ART start reference modes 1, 2 and 3 are stored in the stocked order. Therefore, the ART start reference mode 6, which is the right of the ART having the highest degree of advantage, has the highest priority and is preferentially executed. That is, the ART having the highest degree of advantage among the already stocked ARTs is preferentially released, and when the stock of the ART having the highest degree of advantage is exhausted, the ARTs are switched so that they can be released in the order in which they are stocked. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player at the beginning of the ART game.

Further, the stocked ART start reference mode 6 is the ART start reference mode 6 (corresponding to the H-triggered ART start reference mode 6 in the example of FIG. 23) given at the time of winning the long lock, or the bonus winning. In the case of the ART start reference mode 6 given at that time (corresponding to the G-triggered ART start reference mode 6 in the example of FIG. 23), the highest priority level "1" is set and the operation is preferentially executed. To do so. For this reason, it is advantageous that the player's expectation is increasing due to the execution of a long rock effect with high expectation that is performed over a long period of time and an effect in which a bonus role is internally won. By giving priority to the reference mode 6 at the start of ART, which has a high degree of execution, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with enhanced interest without discouraging the player.

[Each navigation game state]
The contents of each navigation game state will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing each navigation game state. There are six types of navigation game states 0 to 6. The navigation game state indicates the presence or absence of navigation and the state.

As shown in FIG. 24, navigation (instruction) does not occur in the navigation game states 0 to 2, and navigation occurs in the navigation game state 3. Further, in the navigation game state 4, navigation occurs and the number of navigation games is subtracted, but navigation does not occur during RT0. Further, in the navigation game states 5 and 6, navigation occurs, but navigation does not occur during RT0.

[Navi mode transition lottery]
The transition lottery of the navigation mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2. 25-1 and 25-2 are diagrams for explaining the transition lottery of the navigation mode. As shown in FIG. 25, as the conditions of the navigation mode transition lottery, the navigation mode transition lottery a at the start of the game (bonus non-winning), the navigation mode transition lottery b at the end of the bonus, and the navigation mode transition lottery at the time of setting the number of navigation games. c, There is a lottery d to shift to the navigation mode at the end of the bonus. In addition, the winning probability of the transition lottery of each navigation mode differs depending on the setting (1 to 4).

For example, in the navigation mode transition lottery a, when the bonus is not won, whether or not to shift to the transition destination navigation mode is drawn according to the presence or absence of the winning combination, the type of the winning combination, and the set value. For example, when the setting is "1" and the internal winning combination is "cherry B", the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 0 is 50%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 1 is 50%. be.

Further, in the navigation mode transition lottery b, at the end of the bonus, a lottery is drawn as to whether or not to shift to the transition destination navigation mode according to the type of the completed bonus, the navigation mode, and the set value. For example, if the setting is "1", the navigation mode is "0", and the completed bonus is "MB1", the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 0 is 50%, and the navigation mode The probability of shifting to 1 is 50%.

Further, in the navigation mode transition lottery c, whether or not to shift to the transition destination navigation mode is drawn according to the type of the reference mode at the start of ART and the set value. For example, when the setting is "1" and the reference mode at the start of ART is "1", the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 4 is 74%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 5 is 11%. Yes, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 6 is 14%, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 7 is 1%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 8 is 0.5%.

Further, in the navigation mode transition lottery d, whether or not the number of navigation games is 0 and whether or not to shift to the transition destination navigation mode at the end of the bonus is drawn. For example, when the setting is "1", the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 0 is 90%, and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 1 is 10%.

[Navi game number set count storage lottery]
With reference to FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 and 27-1 to 27-7, a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set when the bonus is not won and when the bonus is won will be described. FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 are diagrams for explaining the transition lottery of the navigation mode when the bonus is not won. FIGS. 27-1 to 27-7 are diagrams illustrating a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set count at the time of winning the bonus.

As shown in FIGS. 26-1 to 26-7 and 27-1 to 27-7, in each navigation mode, the lottery probability of winning or not winning according to the set value in association with the winning combination. And the number of sets of navigation games in the case of winning are specified. For example, when the setting is "1", the bonus is non-winning, and "ice B" is determined as the internal winning combination when the navigation mode is 0, the navigation game number set count storage lottery is non-winning (that is, that is). The probability of adding two ART times instruction reference mode 1 is 87%, the probability of adding one ART time instruction reference mode 1 is 8%, and the probability of adding two ART times instruction reference mode 1 is 2%. The probability that three ART times instruction reference mode 1s are added is 1%, the probability that five ART times instruction reference mode 1s are added is less than 1%, and the ART times instruction reference mode 1 is 7 The probability of being added is less than 1%.

[Navi game number set counter storage lottery table]
With reference to FIG. 28, a lottery table for storing the number of navigation games set counter at the time of winning the don-matched replay will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a lottery table for storing a navigation game number set counter. As shown in FIG. 28, at the time of winning the don matching replay, the lottery probability of winning or not winning and the number of sets of the navigation game in the case of winning are defined according to the value of the don matching continuous counter. .. The don-matching continuous counter is a counter in which "1" is added each time a don-matching replay is won during MB1 and MB2, and a maximum of "2" is added. The don-matching continuous counter is cleared when the don-matching replay is not won and at the end of MB1 and MB2. Here, the don-aligned replay is a general term for "don control lip B" and "don control lip C" shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, and is a specific symbol combination (don-don-don) on an ineffective line. Is a replay that controls so that is displayed linearly.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, when the don-matched replay wins are continuous, a better mode ART start reference mode is given each time the number of consecutive times increases. Specifically, when the don-matching continuous counter is "0" and the don-matching replay is won, the probability that one reference mode 1 at the start of ART is added is 99.988%, and ART. The probability that two reference modes 1 at the start will be added is 0.006%, and the probability that three reference modes 1 at the start of ART will be added is 0.006%.

Further, when the don-matched continuous counter is "1" and the don-matched replay is won, that is, when the don-matched replay is won for two consecutive times, the probability that one reference mode 2 at the start of ART is added. Is 99.988%, and the probability that one reference mode 2 at the start of ART and one reference mode 1 at the start of ART are added is 0.006%, and one reference mode 2 at the start of ART and ART. The probability that two reference modes 1 at the start will be added is 0.006%. In addition, when the don-matched continuous counter is "2" and the don-matched replay is won, that is, when the don-matched replay is won three times in a row, the probability that one reference mode 3 at the start of ART is added. Is 99.988%, and the probability that one reference mode 3 at the start of ART and one reference mode 1 at the start of ART are added is 0.006%, and one reference mode 3 at the start of ART and ART. The probability that two reference modes 1 at the start will be added is 0.006%.

In this way, when the don-matched replay is won and a specific symbol combination is displayed, the reference mode 1 at the start of ART is given with a high probability, and the specific symbol combination is continuously applied for two games. If it is displayed, the reference mode 2 at the start of ART is given with a high probability, and if a specific symbol combination is displayed continuously over three games, the reference mode 3 at the start of ART is given with a high probability. .. In other words, when the don-matched replay wins are consecutive, the reference mode at the start of ART, which is a better mode, is given each time the number of consecutive wins increases, so that the don-matched replays are won in succession. be able to.

In addition, when the don-matched replays are continuously won and the specific symbol combination is displayed continuously for three or more games, the number of times the specific symbol combination is displayed after the three games is increased. The reference mode 3 at the start of ART may be added. For example, when a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed for 4 games or more, two reference modes 3 at the start of ART are given, and the specific symbol combination is continuously displayed for 5 games or more. If so, three ART start reference modes 3 are added, and one ART start reference mode 3 is added each time a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed. As a result, not only is the reference mode at the start of ART that shifts to a better gaming state (ART) added as the number of times that a specific symbol combination is displayed increases as the don-matched replays are continuously won, but also more. Since many ART start reference modes are added, it is possible to make the interest of displaying a specific combination of symbols in succession more interesting.

[Navi mode transition lottery when setting the number of navigation games]
With reference to FIG. 29, a lottery for shifting to the navigation mode when the number of navigation games is set will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a lottery for shifting to the navigation mode when the number of navigation games is set. As shown in FIG. 29, the lottery probability of the migration destination navigation mode is defined according to the type of the reference mode at the start of ART (reference modes 1 to 6 at the start of ART) and the set value.

For example, when the reference mode 1 at the start of ART is set to 1, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 4 is "74%", and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 5 is "11%". The probability of shifting to the navigation mode 6 is "14%", the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 7 is "1%", and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 8 is "less than 1%".

Further, for example, when the reference modes 2 and 4 at the start of ART are set to 1, the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 6 is "95%", and the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 7 is "5%". , And the probability of shifting to the navigation mode 8 is "less than 1%%". Further, in the case of the reference modes 3, 5 and 6 at the start of ART, the mode always shifts to the navigation mode 8.

[Structure of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 36. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83 of the sub control circuit 72.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 30 shows an internal winning combination storage area 1 to an internal winning combination storage area 31 in which data indicating an internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area.

[Carryover storage area]
FIG. 31 shows a carry-over combination storage area in which data related to the carry-over combination is stored. For example, when MB1 is determined as the internal winning combination in the internal lottery process, "1" is stored in bit 0 of the carry-over combination storage area. Here, the carry-over combination is the data pointer when it is permissible for one or more games to display a combination of symbols corresponding to the data pointer determined in the internal lottery process described later along the winning line. Is the information provided for the main CPU 31 to identify.

[Game status flag storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state flag is stored. The value of the game state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current game state. For example, in the RT0 gaming state, "1" is stored in bit 0. Here, the internal lottery table shown in FIG. 8 described above is set by the main CPU 31 according to the data indicating the game state flag stored in the game state flag storage area. For example, when "1" is stored in bit 0, the internal lottery table for RT0 is set by the main CPU 31.

[RT operation symbol storage area]
FIG. 33 shows an RT operation symbol storage area in which data indicating the RT operation symbol is stored. The displayed RT operation symbol is stored in the corresponding area. For example, when the symbol combination "Bell 1-Bell 1-Rip 1" corresponding to the RT0 replay is stopped and displayed, bit 1 of the RT operation symbol storage area 1 is updated to "1".

[Press order storage area]
FIG. 34 shows a press order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. For example, when the left stop button 7L is operated in the first stop operation, "1" is stored in bits 6 and 7. After that, when the middle stop button 7C is operated as the second stop operation, among the bits 6 and 7 in which "1" is stored, the bit 6 is updated to "0" and the bit 7 is changed to "1". Keep it as it is.

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 35 shows an operation stop button storage area in which data indicating the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R pressed this time, so-called operation stop buttons, is stored. The operation stop button storage area also stores data indicating stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, so-called effective stop buttons, for which the push operation is valid. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R pressed this time based on the data stored in the bits 5 to 7 of the operation stop button storage area. Further, the main CPU 31 identifies the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been pressed yet, based on the data stored in the bits 1 to 3 of the operation stop button storage area.

[Pull-in priority data storage area]
FIG. 36 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which priority pull-in order data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area is composed of a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each attraction priority data storage area stores priority attraction order data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the attraction priority data storage area. In the priority attraction order data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, the combination of symbols related to any display combination or a part thereof is displayed along any of the winning lines. It is data indicating whether or not it is done.

[Program flow executed in pachislot]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 55.

[Main flowchart controlled by the main CPU of the main control circuit]
A main flowchart showing the main processing executed by the main CPU 31 will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process (step S1), and proceeds to step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the backup is normal and whether or not the setting has been changed appropriately, and performs an initialization process according to the determination result.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game (step S2). For example, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination storage area, and the like. Then, the main CPU 31 performs the medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 38 (step S3).

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the lottery random number value and stores it in the random number value storage area (step S4). The lottery random value extracted in the process of step S4 is used in the internal lottery process (FIG. 39 described later). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 39 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process (later detailed with reference to FIG. 40) for storing each information regarding the reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes the area related to the control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a start command transmission process (step S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The start command includes information such as a game state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, the sub-control board 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs wait processing (step S8). In this process, the main CPU 31 waits until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the previous game. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stores the reel rotation start command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

Then, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 41) (step S10). In this process, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the pull-in priority data is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel in the case of stop permission, and in the case of stop disapproval (that is, that is). If a winning combination wins a prize, etc.), the suspension prohibition is stored.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 44 (step S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S12). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combination displayed along the effective line after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table, determines the display combination, and determines the number of medals to be paid out. conduct.

Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the number of medals to be paid out determined in step S12 (step S13). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 52 (step S14). In this process, the main CPU 31 ends the operation of the bonus game when the condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process described later with reference to FIG. 53 (step S15), and subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an RT control process described later with reference to FIG. 54. (Step S16). In this process, the RT game status flag is updated according to the display combination. Next, the process of step S2 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts the operation of the bonus game when the condition for starting the bonus game is satisfied, and operates the re-game when the condition for the re-game is satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
A medal acceptance / start check process showing a procedure for the main CPU 31 to determine whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets will be described with reference to FIG. 38.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic closing counter, that is, whether or not it is "0" (step S31). Here, when the value of the automatic input counter is "0", it means that the replay is not won in the previous game. At this time, if there is a value of the automatic closing counter, that is, if it is other than "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an automatic closing process (step S32), and proceeds to step S39.

Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic closing counter to the closing number counter. The automatic insertion counter is a counter provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of medals to be automatically inserted, and the insertion number counter is provided for the main CPU 31 to count the number of inserted medals. It is a counter. The automatic closing counter and the closing number counter are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

On the other hand, when there is no value of the automatic insertion number counter, that is, it is "0", the main CPU 31 permits medal acceptance (step S33), and subsequently performs the process of step S34.

In step S34, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of inserted sheets according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets the maximum value of the number of input sheets to "3" in all the gaming states.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S36, and if NO, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39.

In step S36, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion check process. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the medal sensor 42S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal insertion command transmission process (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the medal insertion command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored medal insertion command is transmitted to the sub-control board 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of input sheets is the number of sheets that can start the game (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the input number counter is “2” or “3”. In this embodiment, two or three cards are set as the number of cards that can start the game. This means that it is possible to start the game with two or three medals inserted. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is "2" or "3", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39, and the value of the input number counter is not "2" or "3". In that case, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

In step S39, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6. At this time, if there is an input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 prohibits medal acceptance (step S40) and ends the medal acceptance / start check process. On the other hand, when there is no input from the start switch 6S, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35.

[Internal lottery processing]
The internal lottery process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination based on the random number value, the game state, and the like will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

First, when the MB game state flag is not turned on, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the game state and the number of cards to be played (step S41), and proceeds to step S42. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value stored in the random number value storage area (step S42).

Next, the main CPU 31 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 (step S43). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is less than "0" (negative) (step S44). At this time, if the subtraction result is negative, the main CPU 31 acquires the small winning combination / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S48), and subsequently performs the process of step S49. conduct. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not negative, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S45.

In step S45, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value to the value after subtraction in step S43, and updates to the winning number that has not been checked yet. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (step S46). At this time, when all the winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets "0" in the data pointer (step S47), and proceeds to step S49. On the other hand, if all the winning numbers have not been checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S43.

In step S49, the main CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table, and acquires the internal winning combination based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (step S50).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether the carry-over combination storage area is “0” (step S51). As a result, when the carry-over combination storage area is "0", the bonus internal winning combination determination table is referred to, and the internal winning combination is acquired based on the bonus data pointer (step S52).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination in the internal winning combination storage area (step S53), and proceeds to step S54. On the other hand, if the carry-over combination storage area is not "0", the main CPU 31 moves to step S54. In step S54, the internal winning combination storage area is updated based on the internal winning combination stored in the carry-over combination storage area (step S54). After that, the rotating cylinder lock effect lottery process is performed (step S55), and the internal lottery process is completed. In the rotating body lock effect lottery process, a lock effect pattern is selected and determined according to the winning combination. During the lock effect, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated during the period when the game operation is not accepted.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
With reference to FIG. 40, a reel stop initial setting process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 stores various information related to reel stop control based on the result of the internal lottery process will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 refers to the rotation cylinder stop number selection table, and acquires the rotation cylinder stop number based on the internal winning combination (step S57). The rotation cylinder stop number selection table is a table in which various information used for stop control is defined in association with the rotation cylinder stop number corresponding to the data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table and acquires each information based on the rotation cylinder stop number (step S58). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority table number and the like.

Then, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area (step S59). That is, the main CPU 31 turns on the bits of the entire symbol code storage area (excluding the unused area). After that, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S60), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Pull-in priority storage process]
With reference to FIG. 41, based on the result of the internal lottery process, the pull-in priority data is stored for each symbol position of each rotating reel in the case of stop permission, and in the case of stop disapproval. (That is, when a winning combination wins a prize, etc.), the pull-in priority storage process showing the procedure for storing the stop prohibition will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S61). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S62). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reels on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 42 (step S63). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets "21" for the number of symbol checks and "0" for the search symbol position (step S64). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storage process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 43 (step S65).

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storage area based on the symbol code acquired in step S65 and the symbol code storage area (step S66). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S67). In this process, the main CPU 31 is a combination corresponding to a bit in which "1" is stored in the display combination storage area, and is a combination corresponding to a bit in which "1" is stored in the internal winning combination storage area. , The attraction priority table selected in step S63 is referred to, and the attraction priority data is acquired.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired attraction priority data in the attraction priority data storage area corresponding to the search target reel (step S68). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks and adds "1" to the search symbol position (step S69).

Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (step S70). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S71, and if NO, the process of step S65 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether all the searches for the symbol positions "0" to "20" have been performed. In step S71, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the attraction priority storage process, and when NO, the process of step 62 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether the search has been performed for all reels.

[Pull-in priority table selection process]
A drawing priority table selection process for selecting a pulling priority table for selecting a pulling priority will be described with reference to FIG. 42.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table number is set (step S72). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step 73, and if NO, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process.

In step S73, the main CPU 31 refers to the push-button storage area and the operation stop button storage area, sets the corresponding attraction priority table number (step S73), and ends the attraction priority table selection process.

[Design code storage process]
A symbol code storage process for acquiring a symbol code based on the set search symbol position will be described with reference to FIG. 43.

First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S74). In the present embodiment, since there is only one effective line, one line (“middle stage-middle stage-middle stage”) is set (step S74). Then, the main CPU 31 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S75). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (step S76), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 44, a reel stop control process showing a procedure for the main CPU 31 to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R based on the internal winning combination, the timing of the stop operation by the player, and the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R have been pressed (step S81). At this time, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82. On the other hand, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 again performs the process of step S81.

In step S82, the main CPU 31 updates the pushbutton storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the value of the stop button non-operation counter (step S83). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (step S84).

Subsequently, in step 85, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a sliding piece number determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 45 (step S86). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and determines the number of sliding pieces determination data determined for the stop start position.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S87). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores the reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information about the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, the sub-control board 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores the scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces (step S88). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (step S89), and performs the symbol code storage process described with reference to FIG. 43 (step S90). Then, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area from the symbol code acquired in step S90 (step S91).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process (detailed later with reference to FIG. 50) for updating the reel stop control information group when the position is a specific stop position (step S92). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is “0” (step S93). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not "0" (when it is not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process described with reference to FIG. 41 (step S94), and then performs the pull-in priority storage process (step S94). , Step S81 is performed.

That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the process of storing the pull-in priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are still rotating before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0", the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop is completed, and ends the reel stop control process. If the value of the button non-operation counter is "0", the reel stop control process is terminated as it is.

[Sliding piece number determination process]
With reference to FIG. 45, the slide piece number determination process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and determines the slide piece number determination data determined for the stop start position will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 performs a process of selecting line mask data corresponding to the operation stop button based on the operation stop button (step S95). Then, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is at the time of the first stop (the value of the stop button non-operation counter is 2) (step S96). At this time, if it is the first stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S98, and if it is not the first stop, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S97.

In step S97, the main CPU 31 performs the second and third stop processes, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 49, and performs the process of step S105. Further, in step S98, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the operated stop button is the left stop button. At this time, if the operated stop button is the left stop button, the left first stop table and the symbol counter are acquired (step S99). Then, the main CPU 31 refers to the corresponding left first stop stop table, acquires the number of slip pieces determination data and the change status based on the symbol counter (step S100), and performs the process of step S105.

Further, when the operated stop button is not the left stop button, the main CPU 31 acquires the table number selection value, sets the corresponding random stop data number (step S101), and later uses FIG. 47 for details. The line change bit check process described above is performed (step S102). Then, the main CPU 31 performs a line mask data change process described in detail later with reference to FIG. 48 (step S103), refers to the set random stop data number, and determines the number of slip pieces based on the line mask data. Data is acquired (step S104), and the process of step S105 is performed. In step 105, the priority pull-in control process described later with reference to FIG. 49 is performed (step S105), and the sliding piece number determination process is completed.

[Second and third stop processing]
With reference to FIG. 46, the second and third stops showing the procedure of the process of determining the number of sliding pieces determination data (provisional number of sliding pieces) based on the detection of the second stop operation and the detection of the third stop operation. The processing will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not it is during the second stop operation, that is, whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 1. (Step S106). When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S106 that it is during the second stop operation, whether or not it is a forward push, that is, whether or not the operation stop button during the first stop operation is the left stop button 7L. It is determined whether or not (step S107).

When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S107 that the push is forward, the main CPU 31 executes the line change bit check process shown in FIG. 47 (step S108). In this line change bit check process, from the determination results of steps S106 and S107, it is performed at the time of the forward push and the second stop operation, and the left first stop and then stop data table is referred to. Further, the line change bit check process is a process for determining whether or not to change from the "A line" to the "B line".

Then, when the main CPU 31 determines that the second stop operation is not performed in the determination process of step S106, determines that the push is not forward in the determination process of step S107, or executes the process of step S108, it is shown in FIG. 47. The line mask data change process is executed (step S109). After that, the main CPU 31 executes the sliding piece number search process (step S110), and ends the second and third stop processes. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines the number of slip pieces determination data with reference to the selected left first stop after stop data table and irregular push stop table (not shown). When it is determined that the push is not forward in the determination process of S107 described above, that is, when it is determined that the push is irregular, the irregular push stop table is set.

[Line change bit check processing]
A line change bit check process for checking the symbol position data and the stop operation order will be described with reference to FIG. 47.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the C line bit is on (step S111). As a result, when the C line is on, the C line status is set (step S112), and the line change bit check process is terminated. The C-line status is data for designating that the bit of the stop data to be referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing is changed to the column of "C-line".

That is, the C line status is set to "the line change bit after the second stop at the time of stopping in the order of the first and second cylinders, or the second cylinder C line data" indicated by bit7 in the stop data table after the first stop on the left. It is data for specifying to change or to change to "when the first and third cylinders are stopped in this order, the line change bit after the second stop, or the third cylinder C line data" indicated by bit6. ..

For example, when the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C are operated in this order, the left stop button 7L and the middle stop button 7C are operated in the order of referring to bit7 in the stop data table after the first left stop. Refers to bit6 in the stop data table after the first stop on the left, and if "1" is found at the corresponding bit position, changes to the C line. Also, at the same time as changing to the C line, it stops at the symbol position where the "1" stands.

When the main CPU 31 determines in the determination process of step S111 that the C line is not on, the main CPU 31 determines whether the line change bit is on (step S113). That is, it is determined whether or not the logical product of the line mask data changed for checking according to the operation stop button and the stop data for one byte corresponding to the stop start position is 1. When the logical product is 1, it is determined in the determination process of step S113 that the line change bit is on. On the other hand, when the logical product is 0, it is determined in the determination process of step S113 that the line change bit is not on.

As a result, when the line change bit is on, the main CPU 31 sets the B line status (step S114) and ends the line change bit check process. The B-line status is data for designating that the bit referred to in the stop data is changed to the "B-line" column. If the line change bit is not on, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the line change bit check process.

[Line mask data change processing]
The line mask data change process will be described with reference to FIG. 48.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the line change bit is set (step S115). The C line status is data for designating that the bit of the stop data referred to at the time of the third stop at the time of forward pressing is changed to the column of "C line".

As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit is set, whether or not the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button 7C, that is, the left stop at the time of the first stop operation. It is determined whether or not the button 7L is selected and the middle stop button 7C is selected during the second stop operation (step S116).

As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is the middle stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right twice (step S117) and performs the line mask data change process. finish. For example, if the line mask data "00000010" is rotated to the right twice, it will be changed to "10000000". By using this changed line mask data "10000000", bit7 of the left first stop and then stop data table "when stopped in the order of the first and second cylinders, the line change bit after the second stop, or the second cylinder C. You can refer to the "Line data" column.

When the main CPU 31 determines that the operation stop button at the time of the second stop is not the middle stop button 7C, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the left twice (step S118) and ends the line mask data change process. do.

In the determination in step S115, when the main CPU 31 determines that the line change bit is not set, it determines whether the B line status is set (step S119). As a result, when it is determined that the B line status is set, the main CPU 31 rotates the line mask data to the right (step S120) and ends the line mask data change process. If it is determined that the B line status is set, the line mask data change process is immediately terminated.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 49, the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding pieces will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table according to the number of sliding pieces determination data (step S121). Then, the main CPU 31 sets initial values in the search order counter and the number of checks (step S122). Specifically, the main CPU 31 sets "1" in the search order counter, and sets the data length of the search order table as a value in the number of checks.

Next, the main CPU 31 adds the address of the search order table based on the slip piece number determination data (step S123), and acquires the number of slip pieces corresponding to the value of the search order counter (step S124). Then, the main CPU 31 adds the acquired number of slip pieces to the expected address at the start of stop, and acquires the attraction priority data (step S125).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the previously acquired pull-in priority data is exceeded (step S126). At this time, if the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier is exceeded, the main CPU 31 saves the number of sliding pieces (step S127), and subsequently performs the process of step S128. On the other hand, if it is equal to or less than the priority attraction order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S128.

In step S128, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of checks and adds 1 to the search order counter. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (step S129). At this time, if the number of checks is "0", the main CPU 31 restores the number of evacuated sliding pieces (step S130) and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently returns to the process of step S124.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
The control change process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether it is after the third stop (step S131). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is after the third stop, it sets the change status and the table number of the table change initial data selection value for the first stop of the first cylinder (step S141), and performs the process. finish.

If the main CPU 31 determines that it is not after the third stop, it determines whether it is after the second stop (step S132). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is after the second stop, it performs the second post-stop control change process (step S133), which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 51, and performs the process of step S141.

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that it is not after the second stop, it determines whether the push is forward (step S134). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the push is forward, the process of step S135 is performed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 31 determines that the push is not forward, the process of step S141 is performed.

In step S135, the main CPU 31 acquires the initial data selection value for changing the first stop table for the first cylinder according to the stop table for the left first stop, and sets the number of searches. Then, the main CPU 31 acquires the scheduled stop position (step S136) and updates the change target position (step S137).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the first cylinder first table change data is 0 (step S138). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the first cylinder first table change data is 0, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S141. Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the first cylinder first table change data is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines the value of the first cylinder first table change data and the value of the change status of the left first stop table change status. Add (step S139).

Then, the main CPU 31 sets the changed table number after the first left stop according to the symbol position of the table change data table for the first stop of the first cylinder (step S140), and ends the priority pull-in control process. .. Further, in step S141, the main CPU 31 sets the change status and the table number of the table change initial data selection value for the first stop of the first cylinder, and ends the priority pull-in control process.

[Control change processing after the second stop]
The control change process after the second stop will be described with reference to FIG. 51. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the push is forward (step S142). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the push is forward, it determines whether or not the C line or B line check data is on (step S143).

Then, when the main CPU 31 determines that the C line or B line check data is on, the main CPU 31 sets the C line or B line status (step S144), and ends the control change process after the second stop. .. If it is determined in step S142 that the push is not forward, or if it is determined in step S143 that the C line or B line check data is not on, the main CPU 31 immediately performs the control change process after the second stop. To finish.

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 52, a priority attraction control process showing a procedure for ending the operation of the bonus game when the main CPU 31 satisfies the condition for ending the bonus game will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the bonus operation is in progress, that is, whether the game state flags of MB1 to MB3 are on (step S151). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the bonus is not in operation, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. Further, when the bonus is in operation, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0" (step S152). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is not smaller than "0", the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the value of the bonus end number counter is smaller than "0", the main CPU 31 performs an MB end process for turning off the MB game state flag (step S153), and turns on the MB end flag. do.

Then, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end command transmission process (step S154) for transmitting the bonus end command data to the sub-control board 72, performs an initialization process at the bonus end (step S155), and performs a bonus end check. End the process.

[Bonus operation check process]
The bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG. 53. First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MB is operating, that is, whether or not the game state flags of MB1 to MB3 are on (step S161). Then, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB is in operation, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process as it is. Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB is not in operation, it determines whether or not the MB has won a prize, that is, whether or not the MB symbol has been displayed (step S162).

As a result, when it is determined that the MB has won a prize, the main CPU 31 performs the MB operation time process (step S163). Specifically, in the MB operation process, the MB game state flag is turned on, 250 is set in the bonus end number counter in the case of MBB, and 72 is set in the case of MBR. Then, the main CPU 31 clears the value of the carry-over combination storage area (step S164), performs the bonus start command transmission process (step S165), and ends the bonus operation check process.

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MB has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the replay has won a prize (step S166). As a result, when it is determined that the replay has won a prize, the main CPU 31 makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S167), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if the replay does not win, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process as it is.

[RT control processing]
The RT control process indicating the process of updating the RT game state will be described with reference to FIG. 54. As shown in FIG. 54, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the MBB and MBR are in operation (step S171). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR are in operation, the RT control process is immediately terminated. Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR are not in operation, it determines whether the MBB and MBR are internally winning (step S172). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR are winning, the RT control process is immediately terminated. That is, since the symbol RT (that is, the RT started when the symbol combination is displayed) cannot be activated during the bonus operation and the internal winning, the RT control process is performed without updating the RT game state. To end.

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR are not internally won, it determines whether the MBB or MBR has been completed or the transition group A has been displayed (step S173). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the MBB and MBR have been completed or the transition group A has been displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the game state to the RT0 game state (step S174), and ends the RT control process. ..

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group A is not displayed after the MBB and MBR are completed, the main CPU 31 determines whether the transition group B is displayed (step S175). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group B is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S176), and ends the RT control process.

Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group B is not displayed, the main CPU 31 determines whether the transition group C is displayed (step S177). As a result, when the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group C is displayed, the main CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S178), and ends the RT control process. Further, when the main CPU 31 determines that the transition group C is not displayed, the main CPU 31 immediately ends the RT control process.

[Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU (1.1172 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 55, the interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU 31 will be described, which shows the procedure of the interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 31 at predetermined time (for example, 1.1172 ms).

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S201). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S202). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 14S, stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process. Further, the main CPU 31 stores input state commands including on-edge and off-edge information of various switches in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The stored input state command is transmitted to the sub-control board 72 in the communication data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, various effects can be executed using operating means such as the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a timer update process (step S203). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a command data transmission process (step S204). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control board 72. In this embodiment, the main CPU 31 sends a command to the sub-control circuit 72 at the start of the lock effect and each time the action of the reel is started, including information on the timing at which the reel operates and the operation content of the reel. To send.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S205). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. More specifically, the main CPU 31 starts the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to the request to start the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, the start operation, and the reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that the 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, according to the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the lamp 7SEG drive process (step S206). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, and the like on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S207), and ends the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by the sub CPU of the sub control board]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub-control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 to 64.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (step S301), and proceeds to step S302. In this process, the sub CPU 81 checks for errors in the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task, which is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task, which is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interruption synchronization.

In step S302, the effect control task is activated, and the process proceeds to step S303. The effect control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 57, but waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive the timer interrupt event message transmitted to the sub CPU 81 every 2 ms, and subordinates the timer interrupt event message. In response to the reception by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of various lamps and a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

In step S303, the main board communication task is started and the process is terminated. The main board communication task will be described later with reference to FIG. 58. It is a task group of VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and a liquid crystal display is displayed when a frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. A vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from the device 5 is used.

[Direction control task]
The effect control task will be described with reference to FIG. 57. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the control data has been updated (step S311). As a result, when the control data is updated, the sub CPU 81 performs the control data output process (step S312), proceeds to step S311 and, when the control data is not updated, the sub CPU 81 as it is in step S311. Return to.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 58. First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S321), and proceeds to step S322. In step S322, command reception is checked, and the process proceeds to step S323. In step S323, it is determined whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S324, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S322.

In step S324, game information such as an internal winning combination, a game state, a set value, and a value of the RT game number counter is created and stored from the parameters of the received command, and the process proceeds to step S325. In step S325, the command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 59 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S322.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 59. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive the initialization command (step S331). When the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the initialization command reception process described with reference to FIG. 60 (step S332), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, information on the set value is acquired. In addition, the type of production stage to stay in the initial state is determined.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the medal insertion command is received (step S333). When the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the medal insertion command reception process (step S334), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, information on the presence / absence of medal insertion, the number of inserted medals counter, and the value of the credit counter is acquired.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (step S335). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 61 (step S336), and ends the command analysis process.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel rotation start command is received (step S337). When the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S338), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect associated with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel stop command is received (step S339). When the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process (step S340), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect corresponding to a stop operation is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the display command is received (step S341). When the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the display command reception process (step S342), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, information on the display combination and the number of payouts is acquired.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus start command is received (step S343). When the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus start command reception process (step S344), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect for starting a bonus is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus end command is received (step S345). When the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the bonus end command reception process (step S346), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, an effect for the end of the bonus is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the input state command is received (step S347). When the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the input state command reception process (step S348), and ends the command analysis process. In this process, for example, the types of the start lever 6 and the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R operated by the player are acquired. On the other hand, when the input state command is not received, the sub CPU 81 ends the command analysis process.

[Processing when initialization command is received]
With reference to FIG. 60, the process at the time of receiving the start command performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. The sub CPU 81 initializes the navigation game state, the number of navigation games, the number of navigation games set counter, the navigation mode, and the specific symbol continuous counter (step S351), and ends the process at the time of receiving the initialization command. Specifically, the sub CPU 81 sets all modes, counters, and flags other than the navigation mode to "0", and assigns the navigation mode to the navigation mode 0 or the navigation mode 1 with a probability of 50%, respectively.

[Processing when receiving start command]
A start command reception process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 61-1 to 61-3. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the MB1 or MB2 game is in progress (step S361). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB1 or MB2 game is in progress, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S372. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB1 or MB2 game is not in progress, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the MB3 game is in progress (step S362).

As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB3 game is in progress, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S379. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the MB3 game is not in progress, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the bonus is internal winning (step S363). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the bonus is the internal winning, the navigation game number set counter storage lottery corresponding to the current navigation mode, winning combination, set value, winning special prize type, and presence / absence of the rotating body effect pattern. Is performed using the navigation game number set counter storage lottery table (step S364).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has been won (step S365). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has not been won, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has been won, the sub CPU 81 stores the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area (step S366), and steps. The process of S370 is performed.

Further, in step S363, when it is determined that the sub CPU 81 is not a bonus internal winning, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the current navigation mode, winning combination, set value, and rotation effect pattern type ( Step S367). Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has been won (step S368). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has not been won, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has been won, the sub CPU 81 stores the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area (step S369), and steps. The process of S370 is performed.

In step S370, the sub CPU 81 performs the navigation game state transition lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 62. Then, the sub CPU 81 performs the navigation mode transition lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S371), and ends the process at the time of receiving the start command.

In step S372, the sub CPU 81 determines whether 27 games or more have passed since the start of MB1 and MB2. As a result, when it is determined that 27 games or more have elapsed from the start of MB1 and MB2, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S370. Further, when it is determined that 27 games or more have not passed since the start of MB1 and MB2, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery for storing the number of navigation games set counter corresponding to the winning combination and the specific symbol continuous counter (step S373).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the specific symbol replay (don-matched replay) has been won (step S374). Here, the specific symbol replay is a replay that controls so that a specific symbol combination (don-don-don) is displayed linearly on the ineffective line. As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the specific symbol replay has not been won, the process proceeds to step S370. When the sub CPU 81 determines that the specific symbol replay has been won, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the specific symbol continuous counter (don-matched continuous counter) (step S375), and corresponds to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area. The number of navigation game set counters that have been set are stored (step S376).

Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not MB1 and MB2 have been completed (step S377). Then, when the sub CPU 81 determines that MB1 and MB2 have not been completed, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S370. When the sub CPU 81 determines that MB1 and MB2 have been completed, the sub CPU 81 clears the specific symbol continuous counter to 0 (step S378), and proceeds to step S370. As described above, it is determined whether or not 27 games or more have passed since the start of MB1 and MB2, and only when 27 games or more have not passed since the start of MB1 and MB2, the specific symbol continuous counter by the don-matched replay win is displayed. Addition processing is being performed. This is to prevent deliberately increasing the chances of getting the benefits of a don-matched replay win. In other words, by not intentionally acquiring a small role during the MB game, it is possible to increase the number of MB games played, and as a result of intentionally increasing the lottery chance of the actual don-matched replay, the don-matched replay win is intentionally used. You can increase the chances of getting benefits. Therefore, in order to prevent intentionally increasing the chances of getting the benefits of the Don Matching Replay Win, it is judged whether 27 or more games have passed since the start of the MB game, and if 27 games or more have passed, the benefits of the Don Matching Replay Winning. I'm trying not to get.

In step S379, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not 10 games or more have elapsed from the start of MB3 (step S379). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that 10 games or more have passed since the start of MB3, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S370. Further, when the sub CPU 81 determines that 10 games or more have not passed since the start of MB3, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the set value and the reference navigation in MB3 (step S380). As a result, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has been won (step S381). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has not been won, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S370. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the lottery for storing the navigation game number set counter has been won, the sub CPU 81 stores the navigation game number set counter corresponding to the lottery result in the navigation game number set counter storage area (step S382), and steps. The process of S370 is performed.

[Navigation game state transition lottery processing]
The navigation game state transition lottery process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 62. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the navigation game number set counter has changed from 0 to 1 or more (step S391). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of navigation game set counters has changed from 0 to 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 1 (step S392), and shifts to the navigation game state. The lottery process is finished. Although there is a transition from the next game to the navigation game state 1, in reality, it is not necessary to determine the number of latent games and immediately shift to the navigation game.

Further, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the number of navigation game set counters has not changed from 0 to 1 or more, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state is the RT0 gaming state (step S393). As a result, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT0 game state, it shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 2 (step S394), and ends the navigation game state shift lottery process.

Further, when the sub CPU 81 determines that the game state is not the RT0 gaming state, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the gaming state is the RT1 gaming state (step S395). Then, when the sub CPU 81 determines that it is in the RT1 game state, it shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 3 (step S396), and ends the navigation game state shift lottery process. If the sub CPU 81 determines that it is not in the RT1 game state, it shifts from the next game to the navigation game state 4 (step S397), and executes the navigation game number set process described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S397). Step S398), the navigation game state transition lottery process is completed.

[Navi game number set processing]
The navigation game number set processing performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described with reference to FIG. 63. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of navigation games is 0 (step S401). As a result, when the number of navigation games is not 0, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the number of navigation games (step S410) and ends the navigation game number setting process.

Further, when the number of navigation games is 0, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the game number set counter of the ART start reference mode 6 is stored (step S402). Then, when the game number set counter of the ART start reference mode 6 is stored, the sub CPU 81 consumes one navigation game number set counter of the ART start reference mode 6 from the one stored first. (Step S403), the process of step S407 is performed.

If it is determined that the game number set counter of the ART start reference mode 6 is not stored, the sub CPU 81 determines whether the game number set counters of the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 are stored. (Step S404). Then, when it is determined that the game number set counters of the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 are stored, the sub CPU 81 precedes one navigation game number set counter of the ART start reference modes 4 and 5. It is consumed from what is stored in (step S405), and the process of step S407 is performed.

Further, when it is determined that the game number set counters of the ART start reference modes 4 and 5 are not stored in the sub CPU 81, the game number set counters of the ART start reference modes 1, 2 and 3 are stored. (Step S406), and the process of step S407 is performed.

In step S407, the sub CPU 81 sets the number of navigation games to 30, and performs a lottery for shifting to the navigation mode. Then, the sub CPU 81 determines whether 30 is set in the number of navigation games (step S408). As a result, when 30 is set in the number of navigation games, the navigation mode transition lottery corresponding to the reference mode at the start of ART and the set value is performed (step S409), and the navigation game number setting process is completed. With reference to the table shown in FIG. 29, the navigation mode transition lottery is performed by drawing the migration destination navigation mode based on the ART start reference mode and the set value. On the other hand, if 30 is not set in the number of navigation games, the navigation game number setting process is immediately terminated.

[Navi mode transition lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 64, the navigation mode transition lottery process performed by the sub CPU 81 will be described. First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether it is at the end of the bonus (step S411). As a result, when the bonus is finished, the sub CPU 81 performs the navigation mode transition lottery b (step S412), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery b, the navigation mode transition lottery at the end of the bonus is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25-1, and the transition destination navigation mode is drawn.

Further, if the sub CPU 81 is not at the end of the bonus, is it when the number of navigation games is set, that is, when one navigation game number set counter is consumed and 30 is set in the number of navigation games? Whether or not it is determined (step S413). As a result, when the number of navigation games is set, the sub CPU 81 performs the navigation mode transition lottery c (step S414), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery c, the navigation mode transition lottery is performed when the number of navigation games is set with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25-2, and the transition destination navigation mode is drawn.

Further, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the number of navigation games is 0 when the number of navigation games is not set (step S415). As a result, when the number of navigation games becomes 0, the sub CPU 81 performs the navigation mode transition lottery d (step S416), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery d, the navigation mode transition lottery is performed when the number of navigation games is "0" with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25-2, and the transition destination navigation mode is drawn.

Further, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is at the start of the game (bonus non-winning) when the number of navigation games is not 0 (step S417). As a result, when the game is started, the sub CPU 81 performs the navigation mode transition lottery a (step S418), and ends the navigation mode transition lottery process. In the navigation mode transition lottery a, the navigation mode transition lottery at the start of the game is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 25-1, and the transition destination navigation mode is drawn. Further, the sub CPU 81 ends the navigation mode transition lottery process when it is not the start of the game.

[Effect of Example 1]
By the way, when the above two gaming machines are combined, an ART right is granted based on the fact that a specific symbol combination is displayed in the MB, and a game for determining a mode to be added by lottery is provided. be able to.
However, even when the above two gaming machines are combined, since the ART right is uniformly granted by displaying a specific symbol combination, it is assumed that the specific symbol combination is displayed continuously. However, there was a problem that it was not possible to give a feeling of expectation any more, and it was not possible to have an interest in the fact that a specific combination of symbols was displayed continuously.
As described above, in the first embodiment, when the pachislot 1 wins the don-matched replay and a specific symbol combination is displayed, the pachislot 1 is given the ART start reference mode 1 and the specific symbol combination is displayed. When is displayed continuously for 2 games, the reference mode 2 at the start of ART is given, and when a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed for 3 games, the reference mode 3 at the start of ART is given. Is given. For this reason, when the don-matched replay wins are consecutive, the reference mode at the start of ART, which is a better mode, is given each time the number of consecutive wins increases. It is possible to hide it.

Further, according to the first embodiment, when the don-matched replay is continuously won and the specific symbol combination is continuous for three or more games, the number of times the specific symbol combination is displayed after the three games is reached. Correspondingly, the reference mode 3 at the start of ART is added. Therefore, as the number of times that a specific symbol combination is continuously displayed increases, not only the ART start reference mode for shifting to a better gaming state is added, but also more ART start reference modes are added. Therefore, it is possible to make people more interested in displaying a specific combination of symbols in succession.

Further, according to the first embodiment, at the start of the lock effect and each time the reel action related to the predetermined effect is started, a command including information on the rotation control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is issued from the main control circuit 71. It is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Then, when the sub-control circuit 72 receives the command at the start of the lock effect, the sub-control circuit 72 starts the effect based on the information included in the command, and is transmitted when the reel action related to the predetermined effect is started. Each time a command is received, the effect is switched. Therefore, it is possible to perform abundant effects in which the reel action and the liquid crystal display are synchronized without causing a deviation between the reel action and the effect of the liquid crystal display or the like. Further, the sub-control circuit 72 switches the effect each time it receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, so that the sub-control circuit 72 does not hold information on the timing of switching the effect of the liquid crystal display or the like. , Since it is possible to synchronize the reel action with the effect of the liquid crystal display or the like without preparing a predetermined effect for each reel action on the sub-control circuit 72 side, the sub-control circuit 72 stores the effect. It is possible to reduce the amount of information.

Further, according to the first embodiment, each time the reel action is started, the main control circuit 71 includes information on the timing at which the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R operate with respect to the sub control circuit 72 and the operation content of the reel. Since the command is transmitted, it is possible to perform various effects by synchronizing the effect of the reel action with the effect of the liquid crystal display or the lamp, and it is possible to provide a more interesting gaming machine.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the priority of releasing the ART start reference mode is determined, and among the ART start reference modes stored in the predetermined storage area, the ART is the most advantageous state for the player. For the right to notify the information of the stop operation in the start reference mode 6, the highest priority is set so that the right is executed preferentially. Therefore, as a result of preferentially releasing the reference mode 6 at the start of ART, which has the highest degree of advantage among the rights already in stock, a gaming machine with enhanced interest is provided without discouraging the player. It is possible.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the stocked ART start reference mode is an ART that notifies the information of the stop operation in the ART start reference modes 1, 2, and 3, which is the state in which the degree of advantage to the player is the lowest. When only the start reference modes 1, 2 and 3 are set, the ART start reference mode for notifying the stop operation information is executed in the ART start reference modes 1, 2 and 3. Therefore, among the rights already in stock, the ART start reference mode 6 having the highest degree of advantage is preferentially released, and when the stock of the ART start reference mode 6 having the highest degree of advantage is exhausted, the rights are stocked. Switch so that the reference mode can be executed at the start of ART in the order of. Therefore, among the ART start reference modes already in stock, the ART start reference mode 6 having the highest degree of advantage is preferentially released, and then the ART start reference modes 1, 2, 3 having the least advantage are released. Since it is possible to release the reference modes 1, 2, and 3 at the start of ART, which have a low degree of advantage, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player.

Further, according to the first embodiment, when the ART start reference mode 6 which is the most advantageous state for the player is stocked, the long lock effect is executed in the stocked ART start reference mode 6. If it is the ART start reference mode 6 given on the condition that the fact is given, or the ART start reference mode 6 given on the condition that the bonus is won, the highest priority is set and the execution is prioritized. do. For this reason, the degree of advantage is that the player's expectation is increasing due to the execution of a long rock production with high expectations that is performed over a long period of time and a production in which a bonus role is internally won. By giving priority to the ART start reference mode 6 with a high degree of advantage rather than the low ART start reference mode 1 etc., a gaming machine with enhanced interest is provided without discouraging the player. can do.

Further, according to the first embodiment, the attraction priority table to be referred to depends on whether the game is in a general game or between flags (after the internal winning of the bonus combination and the combination display of the symbols of the bonus combination). If the bonus combination is not determined as the internal winning combination and the bonus combination is not carried over, the pull-in control according to the stop operation order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is applied to the push order combination. Is performed to make the combination of symbols that can be displayed different depending on the correctness of the stop order of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. In addition, when the bonus combination is determined as the internal winning combination, or when the bonus combination is carried over, even if the winning combination is the same, the priority table changes depending on the conditions that are established, so priority is given. If the symbol combination of the small winning combination to be played fluctuates and the symbol combination of the priority small winning combination is pressed within the range where the stop display cannot be performed, the winning combination cannot be displayed. For this reason, in the bonus flag inter-game after the bonus is internally won, it is prevented from displaying a specific symbol combination without aligning the bonus symbols and shifting to the bonus game state. It is possible to prevent a loss from occurring on the side.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the pachi-slot machine 1 using three reels of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R has been described as an example, but the number of reels is not limited to three. For example, two or four or more reels may be used. Further, the number of selections such as the selection bell may be changed as the number of reels increases or decreases. The number of choices may be changed not only by increasing or decreasing the number of reels, but also by combining the number of reels and the symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the ART (one person mode or the like) is a stock type has been described, but the ART may be a loop type. For example, the lottery of the loop is performed at the start and end of the ART. , The continuous lottery during the ART game or the fall lottery may be used. Further, only a specific ART may be looped. For example, by looping only the three-player mode added under specific conditions, it is possible to provide a more powerful and weak game, and as a result, a more gambling game machine can be provided.

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

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
72 Sub-control circuit

Claims (1)

A symbol display means that displays a plurality of symbols in multiple columns in a variable manner,
An internal winning information determining means for determining one internal winning information from a plurality of internal winning information, and
A stop control means that stops the variable display of the symbol according to the stop operation of the player,
A gaming machine provided with a notification right granting means for granting a right to perform a special gaming state for a predetermined period of time to notify the player of information on a stop operation advantageous to the player.
In the special gaming state, there are a plurality of the special gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player.
The priority for executing the special gaming state is predetermined in the right, and when a plurality of the rights are stocked, the stocked right is executed according to the priority. Is configured as
The notification right granting means grants the first right to execute the special gaming state having the highest degree of advantage for the player, provided that the predetermined internal winning information is determined by the internal winning information determining means. There are cases where the degree of advantage is lower than that of the first right and cases where the second right or the third right is granted with different degrees of advantage.
The first right is executed in preference to the second right and the third right.
The second right and the third right have the same priority.
When the first right is not stocked and the second right and the third right are stocked , the game is configured so that the rights are executed in the order in which they are stocked. Machine.

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