JP6989629B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In the pachi-slot machine, the player rotates the reel by operating the start lever on condition that a medal is inserted, and stops the rotation of the reel by operating the stop button. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, the lottery result when the start lever is operated and the combination of symbols based on the operation timing of the stop button are displayed. In the pachi-slot machine, the winning judgment of the display combination is performed based on the combination of symbols, and the medals are paid out according to the display combination.

In pachislot machines, various effects are performed using liquid crystal displays, sounds, lamps, and the like. As one of them, there is one that produces an effect by lighting a backlight for illuminating a reel arranged inside the reel (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In such a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, it is required to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's expectation for the operation effect.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-51433

In such a gaming machine, it has been required to improve the interest of the game with respect to the lock as a reel production.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming.

(I) A gaming machine provided with a variable display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification information, and a gaming machine capable of deriving a result display by stopping the variable display after performing the variable display by the variable display means.
A lock execution means that can execute a lock that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time,
Equipped with an image display means capable of displaying an image,
The lock executing means is started following the first period in the first period started when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is compared with the second period in which the lock can be executed. It is possible to execute the lock with a high probability.
The image display means can display a specific image in the first period.
The second period is a period in which the lock can be executed with a lower probability than the first period, which is started after the display of the specific image is completed.
The lock includes at least a first lock and a second lock.
A third period is provided as a period different from the first period and the second period.
In the third period, the first lock can be generated, but in the first period and the second period, the generation of the first lock is suppressed.
In the first period, the second period, and the third period, the result display can be derived at least once.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

(1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R described later) capable of variable display and stop display of a plurality of symbols.
An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations, and
A plurality of stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R described later) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means and accepting the stop operation of the player.
In response to the operation of the stop operation means by the player, the stop command means for outputting the stop command signal for instructing the stop of the symbol to be variablely displayed by the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means ( For example, with the stop switch 7S) described later,
A stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for stopping the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display means in response to the output of the stop command signal.
As a result of the stop control by the stop control means, the winning combination is determined based on the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means (for example, the main control circuit 71 described later).
A payout means (for example, a hopper 40, a main control circuit 71 described later) that pays out an amount of a game medium (for example, a medal) according to the winning combination based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination.
Lighting means (for example, a backlight) that illuminates a symbol from behind in the symbol display means, and
An effect selection means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) that selects a predetermined effect based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means from a plurality of effects executed by the lighting means.
A lighting control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) that controls the lighting means based on a predetermined effect selected by the effect selection means.
A gaming machine equipped with (for example, Pachislot 1 described later).
The lighting control means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the payout of the game medium in an amount corresponding to the winning combination by the payout means is completed, the execution of the predetermined effect is forcibly terminated.

(2) The plurality of roles include a replay in which a unit game can be performed without inserting a game medium.
When the winning determination means determines the replay as a winning combination, the automatic charging means (for example, the sub-control circuit 72 described later) automatically inputs an amount of the game medium corresponding to the game medium input for performing the unit game. ) Is further equipped,
The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the lighting control means forcibly ends the execution of the predetermined effect when the automatic loading of the gaming medium by the automatic loading means is completed.

According to the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the effect performed by the lighting means is that the gaming medium is used when the payout of the amount of the gaming medium corresponding to the winning combination by the paying means is completed, or at the time of the replay winning. When the automatic closing is completed, it is forcibly terminated by the lighting control means. Therefore, when the permission to input the game medium for the next game is granted by the completion of the payout, or the operation to start the next game is permitted by the completion of the automatic input, the predetermined effect by the lighting means is completed. Therefore, before the next game starts, the symbols stopped and displayed by the plurality of symbol display means can be clearly displayed to the player. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute the backlight effect even at the time of winning a prize such as a small winning combination while ensuring the visibility of the stopped and displayed symbol.

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

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the transition transition of the main RT state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition condition and the like regarding the transition transition of the gaming state of FIG. It is a figure which shows the display example in the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the display example in the liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the external structure of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the main control circuit of a pachislot. It is a figure which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of a pachislot. It is a relationship diagram between the internal winning combination and the winning combination according to the stop operation order. It is a symbol arrangement table. This is an internal winning table for the general gaming state (RT0). RT1 This is an internal winning table for the gaming state. RT2 This is an internal winning table for the gaming state. RT3 This is an internal winning table for the gaming state. RT4 This is an internal winning table for the gaming state. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table. It is a symbol combination table (bonus). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (replay). It is a symbol combination table (small role). It is a symbol combination table (RT operation symbol). It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the symbol code storage area. It is a figure which shows the display combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area. It is a figure which shows the operation stop button storage area. It is a figure which shows the game state flag storage area. (A) is a reel lock lottery table, and (B) is a freeze lottery table. (A) is the left first stop table, and (B) is the right first stop table. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority data storage area. It is a priority table. This is the initial setting table for stopping the rotation. It is a figure which shows the pull-in priority table selection table. It is a symbol pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the explanation of the game state of a sub side. It is a symbol pattern table. Condition code table. It is an AT lottery table for winning history. It is a lottery table for sorting the number of ART games (at the time of the first hit). It is a lottery table for sorting the number of ART games (at the time of consecutive villas). It is an ART lottery table. It is a figure which shows the explanation of a mode. It is a mode transition lottery table. It is a mode transition lottery table. It is a stage lottery table at the start of ART. BGM priority table. It is a special BGM lottery table. It is a time chart for explaining a special BGM. It is a reproduction timing lottery table. It is a time chart for explaining a special BGM. It is a symbol table lottery table in mode 1. It is a symbol table lottery table in mode 2. Directing group table It is a lottery table. It is a production lottery table. It is a production lottery table. It is a GOD button lottery table. It is a flash lottery table at the time of GOD winning. It is a premier G-ZONE transition lottery table. It is a mode transition lottery table. It is a main flowchart which shows the main processing performed by a main CPU. This is the main flowchart showing the medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery processing. It is a main flowchart which shows the lock lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the pull-in priority order storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the pull-in priority table selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol code storage process. It is a flowchart which shows the priority pull-in control process. It is a flowchart which shows the RT control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus end check process. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus operation check process. It is a flowchart which shows the interrupt process by the control of a main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp control task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main board communication task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect content determination process by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the medal insertion reception processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of receiving a start command by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process which added the number of AT sets by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mode processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of the first hit by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect lottery processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of receiving a reel stop command by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of receiving a display command by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the sudden ART start by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of a collision by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the count process by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of ART start by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process in G-ZONE (A) by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ART display time processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the winning history processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ceiling set processing by the control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the input state command reception processing by the control of a sub CPU.

[Functional flow of pachislot]
An 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, pachislot) 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

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

The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) performs a lottery based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are permitted to be displayed along the effective line (center line of reference numeral 8 in FIG. 6) described later is determined. In addition, as the type of the combination of symbols, there are those related to "winning" in which benefits such as paying out medals and operation of replaying are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "loss". There is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, a random value for effect (hereinafter referred to as a random value for effect) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU81 described later) determines by lottery from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

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

<Transition of game state>
The pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is an AT (AT) that notifies the order of stop operations for winning an internal winning combination that shifts to a main RT state that is advantageous to the player or maintains a main RT state that is advantageous to the player. It is equipped with (assist time) and ART (assist replay time), and even if the extracted random numbers are the same, the determined internal winning combination is different, and even if the same internal winning combination is used, the winning probability is high. Contains multiple main RT states that may differ.

Here, in the present embodiment, "AT" means a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for winning a specific combination (15 small combination, upper replay, middle replay, RT2 transition replay, or RT3 transition replay). The state or period for notifying the pressing order of is referred to, and the "ART" is an "AT" and means a state or a period in which the winning probability of the replay is high.

In the present embodiment, as a plurality of gaming states, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a general gaming state, an RT1 gaming state, an RT2 gaming state, an RT3 gaming state, and an RT4 gaming state are provided. In the following, the general gaming state may be referred to as "RT0 gaming state".

In each of the RT0 game state to the RT4 game state, the probability that the player is given a privilege such as the operation of the replay is different. That is, the upper replays 1 to 9 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "upper rip"), the middle replays 1 to 27 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "middle rip"), which give the player a privilege such as the operation of the replay. Special replays 1 to 40 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special rip"), RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT0 transition rip"), RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "general"). "RT1 transition lip"), RT2 transition replay 1-36 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 transition lip"), RT2 confirmed replay 1-33 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT2 confirmed lip"), RT3 transition Replays 1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT3 transition rip"), RT4 transition replays 1 to 92 (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RT4 transition rip", upper rip to RT4 transition rip are referred to as "replay") The probability that is determined as an internal winning combination is different. In FIG. 9, which will be described later, the upper replays 1 to 9 are transferred to the upper rips 1 to 9, the middle replays 1 to 27 are transferred to the middle rips 1 to 27, and the special replays 1 to 40 are transferred to the special rips 1 to 40. Replays 1-9 are RT0 transition rips 1-9, RT1 transition replays 1-27 are RT1 transition rips 1-27, RT2 transition replays 1-36 are RT2 transition rips 1-36, and RT2 confirmed replays 1-33. RT2 confirmed rips 1 to 33, RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 are abbreviated as RT3 transition rips 1 to 3, and RT4 transition replays 1 to 92 are abbreviated as RT4 transition rips 1 to 92, respectively. Also in FIGS. 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, upper replay, middle replay, special replay, RT0 transition replay, RT1 transition replay, RT2 transition replay, RT2 confirmed replay, RT3 transition replay. And, when a number is added to each of the RT4 transition replays, "replay" is abbreviated as "rip".

In the present embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination is the lowest in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the next lowest in the RT2 gaming state, and the highest in the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state. In the following, the RT0 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state may be a low RT gaming state, and this low RT gaming state is a disadvantageous state for the player because the replay has a low probability. The RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state may be a high RT gaming state, and this high RT gaming state is an advantageous state for the player because the replay has a high probability. Further, the RT1 gaming state may be referred to as a replay low-probability gaming state, the RT2 gaming state may be referred to as an intermediate gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state may be referred to as a replay high-probability gaming state. , RT4 gaming state may be referred to as special replay high probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, the mid-game game state is only the RT2 game state, but a plurality of mid-game game states may be provided. For example, when the RT0 gaming state is defined as the replay low-probability gaming state and the RT3 gaming state is defined as the replay high-probability gaming state, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are defined as the mid-game state. In addition, the state of mid-game gaming is a state that goes through in the process of transitioning from a state with a low replay probability to a state with a high replay probability, and avoids accidentally shifting from a state with a low replay probability to a state with a high replay probability. Therefore, the high or low of the replay probability in the mid-game state may be appropriately set.

2 and 3 show diagrams for explaining the transition transition of the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 2, the condition for transitioning to the RT0 gaming state is that the RT0 transition lip wins. The gaming states that may shift to the RT0 gaming state, that is, the gaming states in which the RT0 transition lip may win a prize are the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

Further, the condition for shifting to the RT1 gaming state is that the RT operation symbol described later is displayed, or that the RT1 transition lip wins a prize. The RT operation symbol is a combination of symbols that may be displayed depending on the player's stop operation order (push order) and stop operation timing when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined. Will be described later. The gaming states that may shift to the RT1 gaming state are the RT0 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, the RT3 gaming state, and the RT4 gaming state.

Further, the condition for shifting to the RT2 gaming state is that the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 confirmed lip wins. The gaming state that may shift to the RT2 gaming state, that is, the gaming state in which the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 confirmed lip may win is the RT1 gaming state.

Further, the condition for shifting to the RT3 gaming state is that the RT3 transition lip wins a prize. The gaming states that may shift to the RT3 gaming state, that is, the gaming states in which the RT3 transition lip may win a prize are the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state.

Further, the condition for shifting to the RT4 gaming state is that the RT4 transition lip wins a prize. The gaming states that may shift to the RT4 gaming state, that is, the gaming states in which the RT4 transition lip may win are the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state. Further, the transition condition from the RT4 gaming state to another gaming state is that the RT3 transition lip wins or the RT operation symbol is displayed. Here, as will be described later, in the RT4 gaming state, a notification for the stop operation may be performed, and the RT operation symbol is not displayed as long as this notification is followed. Therefore, in the state where the notification is performed, the RT4 gaming state continues until the RT3 transition lip wins.

Here, since the possibility of shifting from the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state is extremely low, in order to shift to the RT4 gaming state, the RT1 gaming state is transitioned to the RT2 gaming state and then the RT3 gaming state is transitioned. There is a need. In other words, it is necessary to win the RT2 transition lip in the RT1 gaming state.

(RT1 transition lip)
The RT1 transition lip may win a prize when the data pointer 12, which will be described later, is determined as the internal winning combination in the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, in the RT3 gaming state, the RT1 transition lip is determined as an internal winning combination, and the player wins a prize only when the order of the stop operations matches the predetermined order of the stop operations (Fig.). 9 data pointers (internal winning combination) 12). This RT1 transition rip causes the player to fall from the RT3 gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay is high to the RT1 gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay is low. The stop operation order in which the RT1 transition lip wins is the left first stop, and when ART (see FIG. 37) is in progress, the order of the stop operations for avoiding the winning of the RT1 transition lip is notified.

(RT2 transition lip, RT2 confirmed lip)
Here, the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 confirmed lip will be described. In the RT1 gaming state, there is a possibility that the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 confirmed lip wins when the data pointers 4 to 7, 14 to 18, which will be described later, are determined as the internal winning combination. Specifically, in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 confirmed lip are determined as internal winning combinations, and only when the order of the player's stop operations matches the predetermined stop operation order. Win a prize. Note that FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operations in which the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 confirmed lip win a prize. In order to inform the player of the order of the stop operations in which the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 confirmed lip wins, the pachi-slot machine 1 may notify the order of the stop operations. By receiving such a notification, the player can shift from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state.

By the way, referring to FIG. 9, when the data pointers 4 to 7 are determined as the internal winning combination, and the first stop operation is the stop operation for the left reel 3L, the RT2 transition lip wins a prize. There is no. In the pachi-slot machine 1, while the player may be notified of the order of the stop operations, the stop operation for the reels 3C and 3R other than the left reel 3L is performed as the first stop operation in the state where the stop operation is not notified. When is performed, a penalty (penalty) is given for notifying the order of stop operations. Therefore, the player will perform a stop operation on the left reel 3L as the first stop operation in a state where the stop operation is not notified.
By providing such a penalty, the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state basically does not occur (unless the penalty is ignored) in the state where the stop operation is not notified.

(RT3 transition lip)
Even if the game shifts to the RT2 gaming state as a result of ignoring the penalty, in order to shift from the RT2 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (high RT gaming state, replay high probability gaming state), RT2 It is necessary to win the RT3 transition lip in the game state. However, as with the RT2 transition lip, the RT3 transition lip also wins a prize only when the player's stop operation order is appropriate (see the data pointer (internal winning combination) 8 to 11 in FIG. 9). At this time, the RT3 transition lip, like the RT2 transition lip, must perform the first stop operation on reels other than the left reel 3L, and if the order of the stop operations is not appropriate, RT0 The transition lip wins and the game shifts to the RT0 game state. Therefore, even if the penalty is ignored and the RT2 gaming state is entered, it is very difficult to shift to the high RT gaming state after that.

(RT operation symbol)
Further, even if the game shifts to the RT3 gaming state as a result of ignoring the penalty, if the RT operation symbol is displayed in the RT3 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT1 gaming state again. Here, the RT operation symbol is a combination of symbols that may be displayed depending on the order of the stop operations of the player and the timing of the stop operations when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined. Note that FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operations in which the RT operation symbol is displayed. As shown in FIG. 9, when the data pointers 28 to 58 are determined as the internal winning combination, and if the order of the player's stop operations is appropriate, any one of the lower small combinations 1 to 9 or the middle stage If any of the small winning combinations 1 to 27 wins and the order of the stop operations is not appropriate and the timing of the stop operations is not appropriate, the RT operation symbol is displayed. In this way, in the RT3 gaming state, the RT operation symbol is displayed depending on the order of the stop operations and the timing of the stop operations. Therefore, even if the penalty is ignored and the RT3 gaming state is entered, the RT3 gaming state is maintained thereafter. It will be difficult to do. Similarly, in the RT3 gaming state, there is a possibility of winning the RT1 transition lip, and the winning of the RT1 transition lip also shifts to the RT1 gaming state. In the RT3 gaming state, the order of the stop operations for avoiding the winning of the RT1 rip is not notified unless it is in AT, so even if the penalty is ignored and the transition to the RT3 gaming state is made, the presence of the RT1 transition rip After that, it becomes even more difficult to maintain the RT3 gaming state.

The description in the thick frame in FIG. 9 indicates a winning combination when the order of the stop operations (appropriate order) is advantageous for the player in the pachi-slot machine 1. For example, in the internal winning combination (winning number) 4, the upper replay or the middle replay wins when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, and the RT2 transition replay is performed when the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right. Wins a prize, and when the first stop operation is performed on the middle right left or right reel 3R, the RT0 transition replay wins. That is, in the stop order of the thick frame, the RT2 transition replay wins and shifts to the RT2 gaming state, whereas in the other stop orders, it shifts to the RT0 gaming state or is not accompanied by the transition of the gaming state. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the gaming state, the most advantageous for the player is the middle left and right, which is the stop order surrounded by the thick line.

FIG. 3 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state in consideration of the transition of the gaming state according to the order of such stop operations. In the following, shifting to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player may be referred to as "rising" or "promotion", and shifting to a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player may be referred to as "falling" or "demotion", etc. In some cases. More specifically, shifting to a gaming state with a large number of RTs may be referred to as "rising" / "promotion", and shifting to a gaming state with a small number of RTs may be referred to as "falling" / "demotion".

<Granting AT>
In the present embodiment, the AT is given (that is, added to the AT set counter) by (1) AT lottery based on the winning history between 5 games (this game and the latest 4 games), or (2) the current game. It is performed by winning one of the two AT lottery, the AT lottery based on the mode. Hereinafter, each AT lottery will be specifically described.

(1) AT lottery based on the winning history between 5 games (S892-S894 in FIG. 99)
In pachislot 1, the history of the winning combination (displaying combination) in each game or the internal winning combination (internal winning combination) in each game is stored, and AT is given when the history meets a predetermined condition. AT lottery for. By the way, the probability that the replay is determined as the internal winning combination differs between the high RT gaming state and the low RT gaming state, and the order of the stop operations is different between AT (or ART) and non-AT (or ART). Probability that the internal winning combination will actually win because the presence or absence of notification is different (if there is notification, the lower small winning combination 1 to 9 etc. will always win, but if there is no notification, the RT operation symbol or RT1 transition lip Will be displayed) is different.
Therefore, for example, if the AT lottery is performed based on the number of times the replay wins consecutively or the number of times the lower small wins 1 to 9 etc. win consecutively, the replay such as ART is used as the internal winning role. In the gaming state where the probability of being determined is high and the order of the stop operations is notified, the AT lottery will be performed frequently.
Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is managed according to the game state, and as a result, the conditions for performing the AT lottery are also different depending on the game state.

(Management of history of display role (internal winning role))
The history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is managed by the symbol pattern tables A and B as shown in FIG. 38. Here, the symbol pattern tables A and B are used properly according to the symbol pattern selection table shown in FIG. 36.
The history of the display combination (internal winning combination) used for the AT lottery is appropriately displayed in the history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. At this time, the display on the history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 differs depending on the history code and the symbol pattern table. For example, in the history code "1", "yellow 7" is displayed in the case of the symbol pattern table A, and the symbol is displayed. In the case of the pattern table B, "yellow feather" is displayed. In the history code "2", "blue 7" is displayed when the symbol pattern table A is used, and "blue feather" is displayed when the symbol pattern table B is used. That is, when the upper small winning combination 1 to 9 and the middle small winning combination 1 to 27 replays are won, "Yellow 7" is displayed in the symbol pattern table A defined by the main RT state and the game state on the sub side in FIG. 36, and the symbol is displayed. "Yellow feather" is displayed in the pattern table B. On the other hand, when a replay (excluding RT4 transition rip and special rip) wins, "blue 7" is displayed in the symbol pattern table A and "blue feather" is displayed in the symbol pattern table B.

(Conditions for AT lottery)
Further, the AT lottery condition is performed by the condition code as shown in FIG. 39. For example, when "blue 7" is displayed as "three consecutive" on the liquid crystal display device 5 with reference to the condition code "1", the condition code "1" is satisfied and a predetermined probability (1000/32768) is satisfied. ) Will be used for the AT lottery. Here, as described above, "blue 7" is a history display displayed on condition that the replay wins when the symbol pattern table A is selected in the symbol pattern selection table.
In this way, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is managed according to the symbol pattern table, and in order to manage whether or not the AT lottery is performed based on this history, the condition for performing the AT lottery is performed. Will also vary depending on the referenced symbol pattern table.

For example, the conditions under which the AT lottery is performed when the symbol pattern table A is referred to are that the replay wins a specified number of times or more in a row (three or more consecutive times) during the five games, small wins 1 to 9, etc. Winning a prize consecutively (3 consecutive times or more) a specific number of times or more (corresponding to condition codes "1" to "6").
The conditions for AT lottery when the symbol pattern table B is referred to are that small wins 1 to 9 etc. win 5 times in a row during 5 games (condition code "7" is equivalent), white. The feather target replay wins 5 times in a row (corresponding to the condition code "17").
Further, the AT lottery based on the history is when either of the symbol pattern tables A and B is referred to, and the SB or the special lip wins or wins the prize twice or more (condition codes "8" to "11"). (Equivalent), RT4 transition lip or special small role wins twice or more (condition code "12" is equivalent).

Here, in the RT4 gaming state, the probability that the RT4 transition lip or the special lip (data pointers 15 to 19) is determined as the internal winning combination is higher than in the RT0 gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (see FIGS. 11 to 15). .. Therefore, when the RT4 game state is entered, the second condition is easily satisfied, and it is easy to win the AT lottery. As a result, when the game shifts to the RT4 gaming state, the number of sets is added until the RT3 transition lip wins.

The RT4 transition lip is not based on the AT lottery based on the winning history, and the AT is given only by winning the prize (S697, S698 in FIG. 92). That is, when the RT4 transition lip wins twice in 5 games, AT is given based on the winning of the RT4 transition lip in addition to the AT lottery based on the winning history.
Here, although details are omitted, in the RT4 transition lip, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is stopped and displayed depending on the timing of the player's stop operation (that is, the player performs the stop operation aiming at it). On the other hand, in the special lip, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is not displayed as a stop even if the player aims and stops, and "Red 7-Red 7-Other" and "Red 7-Other-" Two "Red 7" such as "Red 7" and "Other-Red 7-Red 7" are displayed as a stop (so-called "tempai").
Therefore, when the player shifts to the RT4 gaming state, the player can receive an AT based on the winning of the RT4 transition lip by performing a stop operation aiming at "Red 7". At this time, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is stopped and displayed, so that AT can be reliably acquired, while "Red 7-Red 7-Other" such as "Red 7-Red 7-Other" is displayed. Even if "7-Red 7" is not stopped and displayed, AT can be acquired by AT lottery based on the winning history.

(2) AT lottery based on the current mode (S613 to S615 in FIG. 88)
Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1, the AT lottery is performed based on the current mode and the internal winning combination, and the AT is given when the winning combination is won. Here, the "mode" is information that defines the probability of winning the AT lottery, and is shown in FIG. 44, for example. In FIG. 44, the larger the mode, the higher the probability of winning the AT lottery. The pachi-slot machine 1 is provided with a plurality of modes, and the mode is transferred between the modes by an arbitrary lottery (step S611 in FIG. 88).

<AT continuation grant>
As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1, AT is assigned based on various conditions such as (1) and (2). At this time, in the pachi-slot machine 1, when the AT is granted, the AT is continuously granted while the continuous lottery is won in the subsequent game (steps S581 to S584 and S586 in FIG. 87). ~ Step S589).
Here, in pachislot 1, a continuation rate (loop rate) of multiple stages such as "1%", "25%", "50%", "75%", "80%", and "90%" is provided (see FIG. 59) to continue. The lottery is done according to this continuation rate. The continuation rate is determined by the type of AT lottery in (1) and (2), and when AT is given by the AT lottery in (1), it is determined based on the condition code (FIGS. 58 and 99). When AT is given by the AT lottery in steps S895) and (2), it is determined based on the mode (step S616 in FIG. 88, step S753 in FIG. 94, step S784 in FIG. 95).
As a result, for example, when the continuation rate "90%" is determined, a continuous lottery is performed with a probability of "90%" in the game after the AT is given by (1) and (2). If you win, AT will be given, and in the subsequent game, a continuous lottery will be held with a probability of "90%" again. Such a continuous lottery will continue as long as it wins.

By granting AT triggered by various conditions as described above, Pachislot 1 always holds expectations for ART (RT3 gaming state) regardless of the gaming state.

[Structure of pachislot]
This concludes the description of the functional flow of pachislot 1. Next, the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 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 housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 for opening and closing the cabinet 60. Lamps 14 capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors are provided on the left and right sides of the front of the front door 2.

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

Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, 21R are provided substantially in the center of the front of the front door 2. A center line 8 in the middle stage is set in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. This center line 8 is a line for performing a winning determination that is activated by operating the bet button 11 (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) described later or by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 22. The activated center line 8 may be referred to as an "effective line" below.

On the back surface of the front door 2, a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a horizontal row. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols required for the game is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, and the symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachi-slot machine 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. Further, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed rotation (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and displays the symbol sequence in a variable manner.

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

These reel backlights are also used for the backlight effect generated after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. A plurality of types of backlight effects are set in association with the type of small winning combination, but the backlight effect is forcibly terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions correspond to, for example, the case where the payout of medals accompanying the small winning combination is completed, the case where the automatic insertion of medals by the winning of the replay is completed, or the case where the player takes care of the medals. .. Completion of medal payout, medal automatic insertion, and medal care insertion is recognized by the sub CPU 81 based on the payout signal and insertion signal transmitted from the main CPU 31 (see FIG. 7) to the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 8). Will be done. The payout signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 every time one medal is paid out. The insertion signal is transmitted from the main CPU 31 each time one medal is inserted, without distinguishing between automatic insertion and maintenance insertion. When the backlight effect is being executed, the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect based on the payout signal and the on signal. More specifically, the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect when it receives the payout signal when the last one is paid out for the payout signal, and the sub CPU 81 forcibly terminates the backlight effect, and for the payout signal, the third thrown signal (game). The backlight effect is forcibly terminated when the possible number of sheets is received.

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

A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided above the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and performs an effect by displaying an image as described later in FIGS. 4 and 5. Further, speakers 9L and 9R are provided in the lower part of the front surface of the front door 2 to produce a sound effect, a sound, or the like.

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

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

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

A GOD button 46 is provided on the upper part of the medal slot 22. This GOD button 46 rewrites the effect by being pressed at a predetermined timing, for example, before the first stop of the unit game corresponding to the rewrite effect, or in the unit game in which the delayed effect occurs, before the first stop. When pressed, the special sound in the delayed effect is reproduced.

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

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

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

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

<Liquid crystal display device>
Subsequently, the screen configuration of the liquid crystal display device 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The liquid crystal display device 5 includes an effect display area 5a, an information display area 5b, and a winning history display area 5c.

The effect display area 5a displays various effect information. As an example, as shown in FIG. 5, numerical combination data composed of three numbers is displayed in the effect display area 5a. Here, each of the three numbers constituting the number combination data is a number of "1 to 8", fluctuates with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and is arbitrary with the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Stop at the number. Then, when three identical odd numbers are displayed in the effect display area 5a, the order of the stop operations is notified in the subsequent game.
In addition to the numerical combination data, a background stage (hereinafter, “stage”) is also displayed in the effect display area 5a. The stage is appropriately switched according to the current gaming state, mode, AT set counter value, and the like. Therefore, the current situation of the pachi-slot machine 1 can be roughly grasped from the stage displayed in the effect display area 5a.

The information display area 5b notifies this by displaying the order of stop operations during AT and ART. For example, in the display of FIG. 4, it is notified that the first stop operation is the middle reel 3C, the second stop operation is the right reel 3R, and the third stop operation is the left reel 3L.
The information display area 5b also displays a penalty warning. For example, when the first stop operation is performed on a reel other than the left reel 3L in a state where the stop operation notification is not performed, the stop operation is performed from the left reel 3L in the information display area 5b. Warning information, etc. is displayed to prompt you to do so.
Further, as shown by being surrounded by a thick line in FIG. 9, during AT and ART, the order of the stop operation for shifting to the main RT state or winning the internal winning combination that maintains the main RT state is notified.

The winning history display area 5c displays the winning history for five games. For example, in FIG. 4, "no display", "no display", "red 7", "red 7", and "undecided" are displayed in order from the oldest one. "No display" means that there is no history code corresponding to the symbol pattern table shown in FIG. 38. "Undecided" means that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are being displayed in a variable manner in the current unit game, and the content to be displayed as the winning history is undecided. In FIG. 5, "Red 7" is further stopped and displayed from the state shown in FIG. The player has an expectation for the AT lottery from the winning history displayed in the winning history display area 5c.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This concludes the description of the structure of the pachi-slot machine 1. Next, with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to these.

<Main control circuit>
FIG. 7 shows the configuration of the main control circuit 71 of the pachi-slot machine 1 in the present embodiment.

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

In the main ROM 32, various control commands (commands) are given to the control program executed by the main CPU 31 (FIG. 62, etc. described later), the data table such as the internal lottery table (FIG. 11 described later), and the sub-control circuit 72. Data and the like for transmission are stored. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area (FIG. 24, etc. described later) for storing various data such as internal winning combinations determined by executing the control program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For such a calling device, the signal indicating the transition from the pachi-slot machine 1 to the ART is the main control circuit 71 when the RT3 transition lip or the RT4 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state. Is generated in the above and transmitted via the external terminal plate 17.

When the calling device receives the signal indicating the transition to the ART generated in the main control circuit 71, the calling device additionally displays the number of ARTs as if the ART was started. The external terminal plate 17 of the pachi-slot machine 1 outputs a start signal to the outside to the effect that the signal is output from the start switch 6S as described above. This start signal is also transmitted to the calling device, and the calling device that has received the start signal additionally displays the number of games between ARTs since the start of ART and the total number of games. The addition display of the number of games between ARTs and the total number of games when the start signal is received is also performed for the unit game executed in the ART.

In pachislot 1, ART consists of a plurality of predetermined fixed numbers of games, and the number of games does not fluctuate (this is not the case when shifting to RT4), and when GOD symbols are aligned during ART, The number of games is added. During this ART, a signal indicating to that effect is output to the outside via the external terminal plate 17 only when a prize (GOD symbol alignment) is won in the ART confirmed small winning combination described later. Specifically, when the special small winning combination is won in the R3 gaming state, a signal indicating that the special small winning combination is won is generated in the main control circuit 71, and the signal is sent to the calling device via the external terminal plate 17. Will be sent. When the calling device receives a signal indicating that the special small winning combination has won, the calling device additionally displays the number of ARTs as if the ART was started. Of course, in the main control circuit 71, the signal generated when the RT3 transition lip or the RT4 transition lip is displayed in the RT1 gaming state or the RT2 gaming state is the same as the signal when the special small winning combination is won in the R3 gaming state. It may be generated as a signal of.

By starting ART and transmitting the prize of the special small role during ART (RT game state) to the calling device, when the number of games in ART becomes longer due to the addition of the number of games in ART, the calling device It is possible to avoid displaying the number of games in ART (the number of games to which the number of additional games is added) that has become longer. Therefore, the problem that occurred when the number of games in the ART that was lengthened by the addition is displayed, that is, the problem that the ART of the consecutive villa is misunderstood as the first hit ART is solved, and from the history displayed on the calling device. , It is possible to facilitate the determination of whether it is the first ART or the ART of the consecutive villas.

<Secondary control circuit>
FIG. 8 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 a control program (such as FIG. 76 described later) stored in the sub ROM 82 in response to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub RAM 83 is provided with an AT set counter, a consecutive villa counter, a stock counter, a penalty counter, an ART counter, and the like, which will be described later. The sub ROM 82 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

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

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

Further, a liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 9L, 9R, a lamp 14, and a GOD button 46 are connected to the sub-control circuit 72 as peripheral devices whose operations are controlled.

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

Further, the sub CPU 81, the DSP 88, the audio RAM 89, the A / D converter 90, and the amplifier 91 output the sound of the BGM or the like by the speakers 9L, 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 designated by the effect content.

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This concludes the description of the configuration of the circuit included in the pachi-slot machine 1. Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 23.

[Relationship between stop operation position and winning combination]
FIG. 9 shows the relationship between the internal winning combination and the winning combination (display combination) according to the stop operation order.
In the pachi-slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously duplicated and determined as internal winning combinations, and the stop control is different depending on the overlapping mode of the winning combinations determined as internal winning combinations. The role to win is different.

For example, in the winning number 1, in the case of the push order at the time of the left first stop (left middle right / left / right middle), one of the upper replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed, and the middle first stop or the right first stop is displayed. In the case of, one of RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 2, any one of the upper replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operations, and in the winning number 3, any one of the middle replays 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operations. Will be done.

In the winning numbers 4 to 7, one of the upper replays 1 to 9 and the middle replays 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed at the time of the first left stop, and any of the RT2 transition replays 1 to 36 is stopped and displayed when the stop order is correct. When the stop order other than the left first stop is incorrect, one of RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed.

Winning numbers 8 to 13 correspond to the case where the RT3 transition replay that shifts to RT3 is included as a winning combination.

In the winning numbers 8 to 11, one of the RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 is stopped and displayed when the stop order is correct, and any of the RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed when the stop order is incorrect. Here, when the RT3 transition replay is stopped and displayed, the fact that the RT3 transition has been performed is output to the calling device (external device 18) or the like via the external terminal plate 17.

In the winning number 12, one of RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed at the time of the left first stop, and in the case of the stop operation order other than the left first stop, the middle stage replays 1 to 27 and the RT3 transition replays 1 to 27 are displayed. One of 3 is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 13, any one of RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operations. The RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 are won only in the RT4 gaming state, and are fall replays to the RT3 gaming state in the RT4 gaming state.

Winning numbers 14 to 21 correspond to the case where the winning combination includes a replay of the red 7 symbols that confirms the transition to RT4.

In the winning numbers 14 to 18, when the stop order is correct, one of RT4 transition replays 1 to 77 is stopped and displayed, and when the stop order is incorrect, the winning numbers of RT2 confirmed replays 1 to 33 and RT2 transition replays 1 to 36 are displayed. One of the RT2 confirmed replays or the RT2 transition replays corresponding to the above is stopped and displayed according to the pressed position. Here, the RT4 transition replay is an opportunity to shift the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, which is advantageous for adding the number of ART sets. In this RT4 transition replay, the red 7 symbols are aligned on the center line 8 or another RT4 transition replay is stopped and displayed depending on the pressed position. The RT2 transition replay and the RT2 confirmed replay serve as an opportunity to shift to the RT2 gaming state, which is easy to shift to the RT3 gaming state. In the RT2 confirmed replay, the symbol combination is defined so that the red 7 symbols are aligned on the ineffective lines other than the center line 8 according to the pressed position.

Further, when the winning numbers 14 to 18 are won during the preparation for ART (see FIG. 37), the pushing order for winning the red 7 symbol matching is notified with high probability (for example, 100%). On the other hand, when the winning numbers 14 to 18 are won, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to lock as a reel effect, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (A). At this time, if a specific reel action (long lock) is selected as the reel effect, other benefits are further granted. The specific reel action is a lock in which the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is invalidated for a relatively long time after the operation of the start lever 6. The privilege is an AT lottery based on the winning history as shown in the condition code 18 of FIG. Here, the privilege is given to the winning numbers 14 to 18 during the preparation for ART, and when a specific reel action (long lock) is selected, the red 7 symbol matching is won as described above. Since the push order for making the player is notified, the benefit of notifying when a specific reel action (long lock) is selected cannot be obtained, so that the player can secure the benefit corresponding to this benefit. ..

The profit from winning a replay of winning numbers 14 to 18 while preparing for ART (see FIG. 37) and selecting a specific reel action is while "emerald" is displayed as the winning history (for example, winning history display). It may be a limited profit (between 5G, which is the number of games).

In the winning numbers 19 to 21, any RT4 transition replay is stopped and displayed according to the pressed position from the RT4 transition replays corresponding to the winning numbers among the RT4 transition replays 1 to 92 regardless of the order of the stop operations. To.

With the winning numbers 22 to 23, regardless of the order of the stop operations, one of the special replays corresponding to the winning numbers among the special replays 1 to 40 is stopped and displayed according to the pressed position. When a prize is won in these special replays, "emerald" is displayed as a prize history in the prize history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 in ART.

Here, while "emerald" is displayed as the winning history (for example, between 5G, which is the number of winning history display games), if the player wins the replay of the winning numbers 14 to 18 that may win the red 7 symbols. A long lock, which is a specific reel effect, is selected, and the correct push order for winning the red 7 symbol matching that shifts to a more advantageous RT4 gaming state is notified. That is, during the display period of "emerald" as the winning history, the possibility of winning the red 7 symbol assortment is increased by notifying the pressing order of the correct answer, so that the possibility of shifting to the RT4 gaming state is also increased. The RT4 gaming state is an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the RT4 transition replay is higher than that of other gaming states, and the winning of the RT4 transition replay wins the AT. Therefore, while "emerald" is displayed, it becomes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as "emerald chance zone") for transition to the RT4 gaming state in which the AT winning rate is increased.

Further, after the "emerald" is no longer displayed as the winning history (after the end of the emerald chance zone), the chance zone (hereinafter referred to as "continuation chance zone") continues for a predetermined number of games (for example, 25G). The continuation chance zone in this case has a lower expected value than the emerald chance zone, but is set as having a higher expected value than the non-chance zone which is neither the emerald chance zone nor the continuous chance zone. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (A), in the non-chance zone, the probability of occurrence of the lock effect is a predetermined probability (1/5 in the present embodiment), and the red 7 symbols are matched to win a prize. Assuming that the probability of occurrence of push order notification is a specific probability (2/5 in this embodiment), in the continuation chance zone, a specific probability (2/5 in this embodiment) when a lottery for generating a lock effect is won. Push order notification occurs with a higher probability (for example, 100%).

In the winning numbers 24 to 25, the special small winning combination is stopped and displayed regardless of the pressing position. The special small role is a small role in which the "GOD" symbols are aligned, and the small role in which the AT winning is confirmed (see FIG. 43). When the special small combination is won, the reel control is special as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B).

As for the cross-down special small combinations 1 to 3 of the winning number 25, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (B), the first stop on the right and the pressing position is stopped only when the symbol position 8 is displayed. It is not reflected in FIG. 9 because it is not related to.

In the winning number 26, regardless of the order of the stop operations, a single small winning combination, a cross-up small winning combination 1, a cross-up small winning combination 2, a cross-up small winning combination 3, a cross-up small winning combination 4, a cross-up small winning combination 5, and a cross-up One of the small winning combinations 6 is stopped and displayed.

In the winning number 27, any one of the middle-stage small winning combination 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operations.

The winning numbers 28 to 58 correspond to the case where the winning pattern is a small winning combination in which the symbols of yellow 7 can be aligned. In the winning numbers 28 to 31, when the left first stop operation is performed (when the stop order is correct), the lower small winning combinations 1 to 9 are stopped and displayed, and in the winning numbers 32 to 40, when the middle first stop operation is performed (stop). When the order is correct), the middle-stage small winning combination 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed, and in the winning numbers 41 to 49, when the right first stop operation is performed (when the stopping order is correct), the middle-stage small winning combination 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed. In the winning numbers 50 to 58, the middle small winning combination 1 to 27 is displayed as a stop at the time of the middle first stop operation or the right first stop operation (when the stop order is correct).

On the other hand, in the case of winning numbers 28 to 58, in the case of an incorrect answer in the stop order, when the pressing position is correct, the winning order is 1-9, the pushing order 2 small winning combination 1-9, and the pushing order 3 small winning combination 1-9. The small winning combination corresponding to the number, the pressing order, and the pressing position is stopped and displayed, and when the pressing position is incorrect, the RT operation symbols 10 to 24 corresponding to the winning number, the pressing order, and the pressing position are stopped and displayed.

Here, in FIG. 9, the "correct answer at the pressing position" is a target within the range of 4 pieces, which is the maximum number of sliding pieces, from the symbol position of the center line 8 when the player presses the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. It means that there is a symbol that constitutes a symbol combination related to the internal winning combination, and that symbol can be stopped at the effective line (only the center line in this embodiment).

In the winning numbers 59, 60, and 61, regardless of the order of the stop operations, the one-card combination 1, the one-sheet combination 2, and the SB (single bonus) are stopped and displayed with the correct pressing position, respectively. In the case of incorrect pressing position, the symbol combination corresponding to the loss without paying out the medal is stopped and displayed in any of the winning numbers 59, 60, and 61.

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

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

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

<Design code table>
The symbol code table shown in FIG. 10 stores codes for identifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are "GOD", "upper semicircle", "lower semicircle", "yellow 7-1", "yellow 7-2", "yellow 7-3", There are 10 types of "blue 7-1", "blue 7-2", "blue 7-3", and "red 7".

In the symbol code table, "00000001" is assigned as data to the "GOD" symbol (symbol code 1). "00000010" is assigned as data to the "upper semicircle" symbol (symbol code 2). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "lower semicircle" symbol (symbol code 3). "0000100" is assigned as data to the "yellow 7-1" symbol (symbol code 4). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "yellow 7-2" symbol (symbol code 5). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "yellow 7-3" symbol (symbol code 6). "00000011" is assigned as data to the "blue 7-1" symbol (symbol code 7). "00001000" is assigned as data to the "blue 7-2" symbol (symbol code 8). "00000101" is assigned as data to the "blue 7-3" symbol (symbol code 9). "00001010" is assigned as data to the "red 7" symbol (symbol code 10).

[Internal lottery table]
The internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15.

In the pachislot 1, as the internal lottery table, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 11, the internal lottery table for RT1 shown in FIG. 12, the internal lottery table for RT2 shown in FIG. It is provided with an internal lottery table and an internal lottery table for RT4 shown in FIG.

These internal lottery tables define 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 with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating the internal winning combination defined by the internal winning combination determination table described later. In the present embodiment, the winning number and the numerical value of the data pointer match, and in the case of loss, the numerical value of the data pointer is set to "0".

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

In the present embodiment, by properly using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the types of internal winning combinations and the winning probabilities to be determined are varied, and as a result, the expectations held by the player are undulated.

Specifically, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 11, only the replay of the winning number 1 is won as the replay (the lottery value of the replays of the winning numbers 2 to 23 is "0"). On the other hand, in the RT1 to RT4 gaming states, the lottery value of the replay of the winning number 1 is "0", and the replay of the winning number 1 is not won. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 11, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 50 is 378, but in the SB gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 50 is 379.

In the RT1 game state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 12, the replays are distributed to the winning numbers 3 to 7, 14 to 19.

The winning number 3 is a winning number that displays any of the middle replays 1 to 27 regardless of the push order.

The winning numbers 4 to 7 are winning numbers for displaying the RT2 transition replay when the pressing order is correct except for the first stop on the left. By displaying the RT2 transition replay, the gaming state is shifted to the RT2 gaming state. In this RT1 game state internal lottery table, the winning probability of the RT2 transition replay is higher than that of other game states. It should be noted that the RT2 gaming state is an intermediate gaming state in which navigation for shifting to the RT3 gaming state is performed on condition that the AT is AT.

The winning number 14 is a winning number that displays the RT4 transition replay when the push order is correct and displays the RT2 transition replay when the push order is incorrect. The gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state by displaying the RT4 transition replay, and is shifted to the RT2 gaming state by displaying the RT2 transition replay. The RT2 gaming state is as described above, and the RT4 gaming state corresponds to the ART gaming state (EG) (see FIG. 37) in which the winning probability is advantageous in adding the number of AT sets.

The winning numbers 15 to 18 display the RT4 transition replay with the correct push order answer, display the RT2 transition replay or the RT confirmed replay with the wrong push order answer, or display the symbol combination included in the RT4 transition replay on the non-valid line (red 7). -Red 7 / Red 7) is the winning number to be displayed. The RT4 transition replay and the RT2 transition replay are as described above. The RT2 confirmed replay can display the RT4 transition replay, and can display the RT2 transition replay when the RT4 transition replay cannot be displayed. The gaming state is shifted to the RT4 gaming state by displaying the RT4 transition replay, and is shifted to the RT2 gaming state by displaying the RT2 transition replay. The RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are as described above.

The winning number 19 is a winning number that displays the RT4 transition rips 1 to 92 that shift to the RT4 gaming state in any push order. The RT4 transition rips 1 to 92 include the RT4 transition rip 74 (see FIG. 21) in which the red 7 symbol alignment is displayed as a symbol combination. Therefore, when the winning number 19 is won, there is a possibility that the red 7 symbol matching is displayed as the symbol combination.

In the internal lottery table for the RT2 game state shown in FIG. 13, the replays of the winning numbers 8 to 11 and 19 to 21 are sorted.

The winning numbers 8 to 11 are winning numbers for displaying the RT3 transition replay with the correct answer in the push order other than the first stop on the left. The gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state by displaying the RT3 transition replay. In this RT2 game state internal lottery table, the winning probability of the RT3 transition replay to shift to the RT3 gaming state is higher than that of other RT gaming states, and it is easy to shift to the RT3 gaming state.

The winning numbers 19 to 21 are winning numbers that display the RT4 transition lip that shifts to the RT4 gaming state in any push order. The RT4 transition rips specified by the winning numbers 19 to 21 include the RT4 transition rip 74 (see FIG. 21) in which the red 7 symbol alignment is displayed as a symbol combination, respectively. Therefore, when the winning numbers 19 to 21 are won, there is a possibility that the red 7 symbol matching is displayed as the symbol combination. In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, it is easier to win the winning numbers 19 to 21 which may have the same red 7 symbols than the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table.

In the RT3 game state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the replays of the winning numbers 2, 3, 12, 19 to 21 are sorted.

The winning numbers 2 and 3 are winning numbers that display the replay regardless of the push order, and the game state does not change even if the winning is won. The winning number 2 is a winning number that stops and displays any one of the upper replays 1 to 9. The winning number 3 is a winning number for stopping and displaying any of the middle replays 1 to 27, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected, the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 is similar to the maintenance replay described later. "White feather" is displayed as a symbol pattern.

The winning number 12 is to win a replay (falling replay) of any of RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 at the left first stop, and any of middle stage replays 1 to 27 and RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 other than the left first stop. This is the winning number to win the replay (maintenance replay of fall avoidance). That is, in ART (RT3 game state), when the winning number 12 is won, the push order (other than the first stop on the left) for avoiding the winning of the RT1 transition replay, which is the maintenance replay of fall avoidance, is notified. It is urged to win a maintenance replay to maintain the RT3 gaming state. As a result, in ART (RT3 gaming state), it is possible to avoid falling from the RT3 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. Further, when the maintenance replay of fall avoidance is won, when the symbol pattern table B is selected, "white feather" is displayed as a symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5.

The winning numbers 19 to 21 are as described above. In the RT3 game state internal lottery table, it is much easier to win the winning numbers 19 to 21, which may have the same red 7 symbols than the RT2 game state internal lottery table. That is, in ART (RT3 gaming state), it is expected that the number of sets of ART will be added by matching the red 7 symbols.

In the RT4 game state internal lottery table shown in FIG. 15, the winning numbers 2, 3, 13, 19 to 23 are sorted as replays.

Winning numbers 2 and 3 are winning numbers for winning replays in any order, and do not involve a transition to the gaming state, but winning numbers 13 are for winning a so-called fall replay that shifts to the RT3 gaming state. ..

The winning numbers 19 to 21 are as described above. In the RT4 game state internal lottery table, it is much easier to win the winning numbers 19 to 21, which may have the same red 7 symbols as in other game states. That is, in the RT4 gaming state, there is great expectation for adding the number of ART sets by matching the red 7 symbols until the fall replay to the RT3 gaming state is won.

The winning numbers 22 and 23 are winning numbers for winning a fake play (special replay) in which the red 7 symbols are not aligned, and the tempai with the red 7 symbols matching is obtained depending on the correct answer of the pressing position. Due to the existence of the fake play with irregular red 7 symbols, it is possible to have an expectation for matching red 7 symbols, that is, an expectation for adding the number of sets of ART in the RT4 gaming state, and the playability is improved.

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

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

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

[Design combination table]
The symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 23. Here, FIG. 17 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to a single bonus (SB), FIGS. 18 to 21 show a symbol combination table corresponding to replay, and FIG. 22 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to a small winning combination. FIG. 23 shows a symbol combination table corresponding to the RT operation symbol.

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

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

If a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the number of payouts, medals are paid out. In this embodiment, the display combination is a special small combination, a cross-down special small combination, a cross-up small combination 1 to 6, a single small combination, a middle small combination 1-27, a lower small combination 1-9, and a push order 2 small combination. When any of 1 to 9, push order 3 small winning combination 1 to 9, 1-card winning combination 1 and 1-card winning combination 2 is determined, medals are paid out (hereinafter, the roles in which medals are paid out are collectively referred to). It may be called "all small roles"). The number of payouts is defined according to the number of inserts, and is paid out up to a predetermined upper limit.

As shown in FIG. 22, the number of medals to be paid out for each display combination is 14 for special small combination and cross-down special small combination, cross-up small combination 1 to 6, single small combination, middle small combination 1-27, and so on. There are 15 lower small wins 1-9, push order 2 small wins 1-9, and push order 3 small wins 1-9 (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as "15 small wins"). And one piece combination 2 is one piece.

Here, the special small winning combination and the cross-down special small winning combination are winning combinations (see FIG. 43) to which the number of sets of ART (RT3 gaming state) is added, but the number of payouts is 14, and the other small winning combination. The number of payouts is different from the role. Therefore, if the number of small winning combinations is output to the hall computer 18 or the like via the external terminal board 17, it is confirmed after the fact whether or not the special small winning combination to which the number of ART sets is added is won. It becomes possible. As a result, when the player shifts the game state to ART (RT3 game state) due to a fraudulent act, it can be confirmed that the player is a fraudulent act, and the player also wins a special small role. Even if there is a complaint that the game has not shifted to ART (RT3 gaming state) regardless of this, it is possible to confirm whether or not the player has actually won a special small role. As a result, not only is it easier to detect fraudulent activity, but it is also possible to respond appropriately to the complaints of the player.

Further, when the replay is determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. As described above, the replay time is activated or terminated according to the type of replay determined as the display combination. Further, when the RT operation symbol is determined as the display combination, the replay time is activated (RT1 game state).

[Structure of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configurations of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 29. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 as well as in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 24 shows an internal winning combination storage area 1 to an internal winning combination storage area 45 in which data indicating an internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The size of each of these internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 45 is 1 byte. Therefore, the total size of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 45 is 45 bytes. The internal winning combination determined in the internal lottery process is stored in the corresponding area. In the illustrated example, the contents (internal winning combination) stored in each internal winning combination storage area 1 to 45 are defined as data (storage area type) in the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG.

In the illustrated internal winning combination storage area, the internal winning combination storage areas 2 to 44 are not shown, but bit 0 of the internal winning combination storage area 1 corresponds to a single bonus (SB), and the internal winning combination storage area corresponds to the internal winning combination storage area. Bits 0 to 2 of 45 correspond to push order 2 small winning combination 9, 1-sheet winning combination 1, and 1-sheet winning combination 2. In the present embodiment, the bits 1 to 7 of the internal winning combination storage area 1 are unused, and the bits 3 to 7 of the internal winning combination storage area 45 are remaining bits.

[Design code storage area]
FIG. 25 shows a symbol code storage area 1 to a symbol code storage area 48 in which data indicating a symbol code storage area is stored. The size of each storage area of these symbol code storage areas 1 to 48 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 45 bytes. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in the rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, since all the winning combinations can be won, "1" is stored in all the corresponding bits of the symbol code storage area. After that, when the left reel 3L is stopped (reels 3C and 3R rotate), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that cannot be won due to the stop of the left reel 3L is updated to "0".

In the illustrated symbol code storage area, bit 0 of the symbol code storage area 1 corresponds to a single bonus (SB), and bits 0 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 48 correspond to RT operation symbols 17 to 24. In the present embodiment, bits 1 to 7 of the symbol code storage area 1 are unused. In FIG. 25, the contents of the symbol code storage areas 2 to 47 are omitted, but the contents stored in these storage areas 2 to 27 are in the storage area type of the symbol combination table shown in FIGS. 18 to 23. As specified.

[Display role storage area]
FIG. 26 shows a display combination storage area 1 to a display combination storage area 48 in which data indicating a display combination (winning operation flag) is stored. The size of each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 48 is 1 byte, and the size of the entire storage area is 48 bytes. The value of the symbol code storage area is reflected as it is in the display combination storage area. Therefore, the display combination storage area is updated every time the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped. The value of the display combination storage area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

In the illustrated display combination storage area, the symbol code storage areas 2 to 47 are not shown, but the bit 0 of the symbol code storage area 1 corresponds to the single bonus (SB) replay, and the bits of the display combination storage area 48. 0 to 7 correspond to RT operation symbols 17 to 24. In the present embodiment, the bits 1 to 7 of the display combination storage area 1 are unused.

[Press order storage area]
FIG. 27 shows a press order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. This pressing order storage area is one byte having a size of bit 0 to bit 7, and the pressing order of bit 0 is "left → middle → right", and the pressing order of bit 1 is "left → right → middle". Bit 2 has a pressing order of "middle → left → right", bit 3 has a pressing order of "middle → right → left", bit 4 has a pressing order of "right → left → middle", and bit 5 has a pressing order of "middle → left → middle". The pressing order corresponds to "right->middle->left" respectively. In bits 0 to 5, "0" indicates invalidity and "1" indicates valid. In this embodiment, the bits 6 and 7 of the pressing order storage area are unused.

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

[Activity stop button storage area]
FIG. 28 shows an operation stop button in which data indicating an operation stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, which is the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R pressed this time, and a valid stop button, which is a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R whose pressing operation is valid, are also stored. Indicates the storage area. This operation stop button storage area is one byte having a size of bit 0 to bit 7, bit 0 is for "left stop button operation", bit 1 is for "middle stop button operation", and bit 2 is for "right". Bit 4 corresponds to "stop button operation", bit 4 corresponds to "left stop button operation valid", bit 5 corresponds to "middle stop button operation valid", and bit 6 corresponds to "right stop button operation valid". In bits 0 to 2, "0" indicates no operation, "1" indicates that there is an operation, and in bits 4 to 6, "0" indicates invalidity and "1" indicates valid. In the embodiment, the bits 3 and 7 of the operation stop button storage area are unused.

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

[Game status flag storage area]
FIG. 29 shows a game state flag storage area in which data indicating the game state is stored. The game state flag storage area is one byte having a size of bit 0 to bit 7, bit 0 is in the SB game state, bit 1 is in the RT1 game state, bit 2 is in the RT2 game state, and bit 3 is in the RT2 game state. Bit 4 corresponds to the RT3 gaming state, respectively, and bit 4 corresponds to the RT4 gaming state. In the present embodiment, the bits 5 to 7 of the game state flag storage area are unused.

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

[Various tables used for reel control]
Subsequently, FIGS. 30 to 35 show various tables used for reel control such as reel action and reel stop control. By performing reel control based on these tables, details will be described later, but actions of reels 3L, 3C, 3R such as lock, slip control at the time of special small winning combination, and internal winning combination and stop shown in FIG. The relationship with the winning combination (display combination) is realized according to the operation order.

[Lock lottery table]
The lock lottery table shown in FIG. 30 (A) is referred to for drawing whether or not to execute a short lock or a long lock of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the winning numbers 14 to 18 are won. It's a table. Win numbers 14 to 18 are RT4 transition replays, RT2 confirmed replays, and RT2 transition replays for which the internal winning combination is RT4 transition replay.

In the lock lottery, the type of lock is first drawn. The types of locks are non-win, short lock, and long lock. The short lock or long lock includes a predetermined operation invalid time (time during which the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is invalidated) and a reel action performed during the invalid time. The difference between the short lock and the long lock is the length of the operation invalid time. The operation invalid time between the short lock and the long lock is longer than the normal time, and the difference between the short lock and the long lock is basically the length of the operation invalid time. The ratio of the operation invalid time of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R between the short lock and the long lock is set to 1: 2, specifically, the operation invalid time of the short lock is set to about 1.25 seconds. The operation invalid time of the long lock is set to about 2.5 seconds. The reel actions in the short lock and the long lock may be the same or different. In the present embodiment, as the reel action, slow rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is adopted for both the short lock and the long lock. Of course, reel actions other than slow rotation, such as high-speed rotation and reverse rotation, can also be adopted.

In the illustrated lock lottery table, when the emerald symbol pattern is not displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 (no history), the lock effect is won with a probability of 1/5. When the lock effect is selected, the ratio of short to long is 60:40. When long lock is selected, the push order for winning the RT4 transition replay is notified. Further, when the long lock is selected during AT (during ART preparation and ART) (see FIG. 37), the number of AT sets is added. The number of AT sets means the number of ATs counted by the AT set counter. The AT set counter is added by winning in the AT lottery and subtracted by executing AT. The AT has a fixed number of games (50, 100 or 200 games) determined by lottery as one set, and the ART ends when the value of the AT set counter reaches "0", and then the order of the stop operations is notified. Will not be done.

When the emerald symbol pattern is displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 (1 to 5 G after the emerald), that is, in the chance zone during the 5 games after the emerald is displayed, the winning number 14 When ~ 18 is selected, there is a 100% chance that a long lock will be selected.

In the continuation chance zone (6 to 30G after the start of emerald display) for 25 games after the emerald symbol pattern is no longer displayed in the winning history display area 5c, there is a 1/5 probability when winning numbers 14 to 18 are selected. Win a rock production. Only long locks are selected in this continuation chance zone. That is, in the continuation chance zone, the winning numbers 14 to 18 are selected, and when the lock effect is won, the push order for winning the RT4 transition replay is notified. In this way, in the continuation chance zone, the RT4 transition replay is easy to win, and it is easy to shift to ART (EG) (see FIG. 37), which is advantageous for adding the number of ART sets.

Here, after the emerald symbol pattern is displayed in the winning history display area 5c, the number of games in the chance zone and the number of games in the continuous chance zone are not counted individually, but collectively. That is, 30 is set as the number of games count at the time of winning the target combination for displaying the emerald symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c. If the target combination for displaying the emerald symbol pattern is won before the game count becomes 0, 30 is set again as the game count.

The liquid crystal display device 5 may display that it is a chance zone or a continuation chance zone, and may display the number of remaining games.

The lock lottery table shown in FIG. 30B is a table referred to for drawing whether or not to execute the freeze of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when the winning numbers 24 and 25 are won. Special small winning combination (including cross-down special small winning combination) corresponding to the winning numbers 24 and 25 is always won in the AT lottery (see FIG. 43), and the number of AT sets is added. Therefore, the freeze has an aspect of producing the AT at the time of winning by the internal winning of the winning numbers 24 and 25. In the illustrated lock lottery table, there is a 1/5 chance of winning the freeze when the internal winning numbers 24 and 25 are won.

The freeze is an effect in which, for example, after the start lever 6 is operated, the operation invalid state of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R continues for a longer time than the short lock or the long lock. The operation invalid time of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in the freeze is set to, for example, about four times that of the short lock and about twice that of the long lock, and is set to about 5 seconds in this embodiment.

[Stop table for the first stop when a special small role is won]
31 (A) and 31 (B) are stop tables for the first stop at the time of winning the special small winning combination of winning numbers 24 and 25.

As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when the left reel 3L is set to the first stop at the time of winning the special small winning combination, in the special small winning combination of winning number 24, the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "4" is in the middle row. When the stop button 7L is operated at the timing of being located at, the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "4" stops biting in the middle row (0 piece slip), while the special small role of winning number 25 slips 3 pieces. The "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "7" stops at the middle stage.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "4" is pushed to the middle stage with the left reel 3L as the first stop at the time of winning the special small winning combination, the winning number is determined. It is a reel control that stops bitter or slips 3 pieces. Therefore, for a player who is good at pushing the reels, the player can enjoy the unique reel control by pushing the reels, which improves the playability.

As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the right reel 3R is set to the first stop at the time of winning the special small winning combination, in the special small winning combination of winning number 24, the symbol position data “12” “GOD” is slipped by 4 pieces. While the "symbol" stops in the middle row, in the special small role of the winning number 25, the "lower semicircle symbol" of the symbol position data "8" is in the middle row (the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "7" is in the lower row). When the stop button 7R is operated at the timing of positioning, the "lower semicircle symbol" of the symbol position data "8" stops at the middle row (the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "7" is the lower row) (0 piece slip). do. Although omitted in the drawing, when the right reel 3R is stopped first and the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "7" is stopped in the lower row, the "GOD symbol" is displayed along the crossdown line. Stop.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special small winning combination is won, the right reel 3R is set as the first stop, and the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "8" is in the middle row (the "GOD symbol" of the symbol position data "7" is in the lower row. ), Depending on the winning number, the reel control is such that the bitter stops or the four-frame slip occurs, and the "GOD symbol" may stop at the lower stage of the right reel 3R. Therefore, for a player who is good at pushing, it is possible to control the reel uniquely by pushing and to align the GOD pattern on a line different from the normal GOD alignment, so that the playability is improved by pushing.

[Retract priority data storage area]
FIG. 32 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 pull-in order data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the position of the center line, which display combination of symbols or a part thereof is displayed along the winning line. It is the data which shows.

[Priority table]
A priority order table used by the main CPU 31 to acquire the number of slip pieces will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

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

[Initial setting table for stopping rotation]
The rotation cylinder stop initial setting table will be described with reference to FIG. 34. The rotation stop initial setting table is associated with the rotation stop number corresponding to the data pointer, and various information used for stop control (draw-in priority table selection table number, pull-in priority table number, left first stop stop). The table number, the left first stop after stop table number, the left first stop after stop data table number, the random stop data table number, and the change status) are specified. The pull-in priority table number is whether or not the symbols arranged on the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed (the symbol corresponding to the combination determined as the internal winning combination). This is information for discriminating the pull-in priority table for discriminating each of the symbol positions "0" to "20". Further, the pull-in priority table selection table number is information for determining the pull-in priority table number according to the order of the stop operation (see FIG. 36).

[Pull-in priority table selection table]
The pull-in priority table selection table shown in FIG. 35 is a table for selecting the pull-in priority table according to the order of stop operations, and the information of the pull-in priority table number is input for each pull-in priority table selection table number. It stipulates.

In the present embodiment, the attraction priority table is omitted, but this attraction priority table is a table in which the priority is defined for each combination, and the priority combination is different for each table.

In the illustrated pull-in priority table selection table, when the pull-in priority table selection table number is "00" and the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the pull-in priority table number "00" is selected. At this table, priority is given to the upper replay. If the pull-in priority table selection table number is "00" and the first stop operation is the middle reel 3C, the pull-in priority table with the pull-in priority table number "01" is selected. In this table, the RT0 transition replay is performed. Is prioritized.

[Configuration of data table stored in sub ROM]
Next, the configurations of various data tables stored in the sub ROM 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 61.

[Symbol pattern selection table]
The symbol pattern selection table shown in FIG. 36 is for selecting any of the symbol pattern tables A and B shown in FIG. 38. In this symbol pattern selection table, which symbol pattern table is selected is defined according to the main RT state and the game state on the sub side.

The symbol pattern table defines a symbol pattern to be displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 38.

The main RT state is a state at the start of the unit game, and includes the RT0 game state (general game state), the RT1 game state, the RT2 game state, the RT3 game state, and the RT4 game state as described above. ..

The game state on the sub side is the state at the end of the unit game, and is "normal", "G-ZONE", "ART preparing", "ART", and "ART (EG)" shown in FIG. 37. Includes.

"Normal" is a period that does not correspond to any of "G-ZONE", "Preparing for ART", "ART", and "ART (EG)", and is a period in which the stop order is not notified. This "normal" is theoretically the longest stay and a disadvantage for the player.
"G-ZONE" includes "G-ZONE (A)" and "G-ZONE (5)".

"G-ZONE (A)" is from the time when the ART counter becomes "0" until the RT1 transition replay or the RT operation symbol is displayed, and during this period, there is no notification of the stop order.

"G-ZONE (5)" is basically a transition from G-ZONE (A) for 5 games, and there is no notification of the stop order during this period. When the RT3 transition replay is displayed in "G-ZONE (5)", "G-ZONE (5)" ends, and in that case, "G-ZONE (5)" is not 5 games but G- It is between the transition from ZONE (A) to the RT3 transition replay.

"Preparing for ART" is a period during which an appropriate stop operation is notified until the transition to ART (RT3 gaming state) is performed. During this ART preparation, it is usually started after the number of precursor games determined by lottery has been exhausted. However, when the RT4 transition replay is displayed, the transition is not made during ART preparation, and when the RT2 transition replay or RT2 confirmed replay with winning numbers 14 to 18 is displayed, even during the precursory game, during ART preparation. It can be migrated or migrated during ART preparation without going through a precursor game.

"ART" is an RT3 gaming state in which the player shifts when he / she is preparing for ART or when he / she wins the RT3 transition replay in ART (EG). Is the period during which. In this ART, it is a condition that the ART counter is 1 or more, and the ART counter is subtracted every time the unit game is digested. In addition, this "ART" is always in the RT3 game state when preparing for ART or winning the RT3 transition replay in ART (EG), but after that, if the push order is wrong, it may shift to the RT1 game state. be.

"ART (EG)" is a period advantageous for adding the number of sets of ART to be transferred when winning the RT4 transition replay, and is a period in which notification of the push order is generated. In this ART (EG), the ART counter is not subtracted even by the digestion of the unit game.

In the illustrated symbol pattern selection table, the symbol pattern table A is selected when the main RT state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state and the sub-side gaming state is normal or G-ZONE.

On the other hand, in the symbol pattern table B, when the main RT state is the RT0 gaming state or the RT1 gaming state and the sub-side gaming state is ART preparing or ART, the main RT state is the RT2 gaming state and the sub-side gaming state is. Normally, when G-ZONE, ART is being prepared or ART, the main RT state is the RT3 gaming state, and when the sub-side gaming state is normally G-ZONE or ART, the main RT state is the RT4 gaming state, and the sub. It is usually selected when the gaming state of the side is G-ZONE or ART (EG).

[Symbol pattern table]
The symbol pattern table shown in FIG. 38 defines the symbol patterns to be displayed in the history winning display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 for each of the symbol pattern tables A and B for each history code.

When the 15-sheet small winning combination corresponding to the history code 1 is displayed, "yellow 7" is selected as the symbol pattern when the symbol pattern table A is selected, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected. "Yellow feather" is selected as the symbol pattern.

When the replay corresponding to the history code 2 is displayed (excluding the RT4 transition replay of the history code 5, the special replay of the history code 4, and the white feather target replay of the history code 3), the symbol pattern table A is selected. When the symbol pattern is selected, "blue 7" is selected as the symbol pattern, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected, "blue feather" is selected as the symbol pattern. The replay corresponding to the history code 2 is appropriately referred to as a "normal replay".

When the white feather target replay corresponding to the history code 3 is displayed, "blue 7" is selected as the symbol pattern when the symbol pattern table A is selected, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected. "White feather" is selected as the symbol pattern.

The white feather target replay is a fall avoidance replay that avoids a fall from the RT3 game state to the RT1 game state when it is ART at the start of the game, a fall replay during G-ZONE (A), and a push of the winning number 2. It is a middle replay in no particular order. The fall avoidance replays are the middle stage replays 1 to 27 and the RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 of the winning numbers 12 of the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state shown in FIG. The fall replays are RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 of the winning number 12 of the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state shown in FIG.

When the internal winning combination (single bonus (SB), special replay, single combination 1 and single combination 2) corresponding to the history code 4 is determined, the symbol pattern is used in any of the symbol pattern tables A and B. "Emerald" is selected as.

When the RT4 transition replay corresponding to the history code 5 is displayed, "red 7" is selected as the symbol pattern in any of the symbol pattern tables A and B.

When the special small winning combination corresponding to the history code 6 is displayed, "GOD" is selected as the symbol pattern in any of the symbol pattern tables A and B.

[Condition code table]
The condition code table shown in FIG. 39 defines the contents of the condition code. The condition code is referred to in the winning history AT lottery table shown in FIG. 40, and is a classification code when the conditions for performing AT lottery based on the winning history are satisfied.

In the illustrated condition code table, the condition code 1 is displayed as a symbol pattern in which blue 7 is displayed three times in a row, the condition code 2 is displayed as a symbol pattern in which blue 7 is displayed four times in a row, and the condition code 3 is displayed as a symbol pattern. Corresponds to when blue 7 is displayed five times in a row. That is, the condition codes 1 to 3 correspond to the codes when the symbol pattern table A is selected and the normal replay wins three or more games in a row.

Here, the condition codes 1 to 3 are not satisfied at the same time but are individually satisfied individually, and the condition code 3, the condition code 2, and the condition code 1 are preferentially applied in this order. That is, since the condition code 3 is conditional on the condition that five blue 7s as symbol patterns are continuously displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5, the condition code 1 is formally used as the condition code. , 2 are satisfied at the same time. However, in the present embodiment, when the condition code 3 is satisfied, the condition code 3 is preferentially applied, and the condition codes 1 and 2 are not satisfied at the same time. Similarly, when the condition code 2 is satisfied, the condition code 2 is preferentially applied, and the condition code 1 is not satisfied at the same time.

Condition code 4 displays yellow 7 as a symbol pattern three times in a row, condition code 5 displays yellow 7 as a symbol pattern four times in a row, and condition code 6 displays yellow 7 as a symbol pattern five times in a row. It corresponds when it is done. That is, the condition codes 4 to 6 correspond to the codes when the symbol pattern table A is selected and the 15-card small winning combination wins three or more games in a row.

Here, the condition codes 4 to 6 are not satisfied at the same time but are individually satisfied, and the condition code 6, the condition code 5, and the condition code 4 are preferentially applied in this order. That is, when the condition code 6 is satisfied, the condition code 6 is preferentially applied, and the condition codes 4 and 5 are not satisfied at the same time. Similarly, when the condition code 5 is satisfied, the condition code 5 is preferentially applied, and the condition code 4 is not satisfied at the same time.

The condition code 7 corresponds to a code when the yellow feather as a symbol pattern is continuously displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5. That is, the condition code 7 corresponds to the code when the symbol pattern table B is selected and the 14 small winning combination wins 5 games in a row.

Condition code 8 is when two emeralds are displayed as a symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c, condition code 9 is when three emeralds are displayed as a symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c, and condition code 10 is emerald as a symbol pattern. When four emeralds are displayed in the winning history display area 5c, the condition code 11 corresponds to the case where five emeralds are displayed in the winning history display area 5c as a symbol pattern. That is, the condition codes 8 to 11 are a single bonus (SB), a special replay, a single combination 1 or a single combination 2 in 5 games regardless of which of the symbol pattern tables A and B is selected. Corresponds to the code when the internal win is made more than once.

Here, the condition codes 8 to 11 are satisfied at the same time, and when the condition code 11 is satisfied, the condition codes 8 to 10 are satisfied at the same time. Similarly, when the condition code 10 is satisfied, the condition codes 8 and 9 are satisfied at the same time, and when the condition code 9 is satisfied, the condition code 8 is satisfied at the same time.

The condition code 12 corresponds to the case where two or more reds 7 or GODs are displayed in the winning history display area 5c. That is, the condition code 12 corresponds to when the red 7 or the GOD is determined to win as the display combination in the five games regardless of which of the symbol pattern tables A and B is selected.

The condition code 13 is when GOD is displayed as a symbol pattern in the latest winning history display position (leftmost of the winning history display area 5c) of the winning history display area 5c during the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state. It corresponds. That is, the condition code 13 corresponds to a condition that is satisfied only in the unit game (GOD establishment game) in which the special small winning combination is won in the RT2 gaming state or the RT3 gaming state.

The condition code 14 corresponds to a case where GOD is displayed as a symbol pattern at the latest winning history display position (leftmost of the winning history display area 5c) of the winning history display area 5c during the RT4 gaming state. That is, the condition code 14 corresponds to a condition that is satisfied only in the unit game (GOD establishment game) that wins the special small winning combination in the RT4 gaming state.

The condition code 15 is a symbol at the latest winning history display position (leftmost of the winning history display area 5c) of the winning history display area 5c during G-ZONE as the gaming state on the sub side (see FIG. 37). It corresponds to the case where GOD is displayed as a pattern. That is, the condition code 15 corresponds to a condition that is satisfied only in the unit game (GOD establishment game) that wins the special small role in G-ZONE.

The condition code 16 is a condition that is satisfied when the ceiling is reached. Here, when the ceiling is reached, the number of games set in the ceiling counter is consumed without being confirmed to be transferred to ART (the value remains 0 in the AT set counter). In the present embodiment, the number of games set in the ceiling counter is usually 1500 games, and 300 games when the ceiling shortening flag is turned on. The ceiling shortening flag is turned on when it is confirmed that the game shifts to ART within a predetermined number of games before reaching the ceiling (when the ceiling counter is smaller than a predetermined value), for example, when the number of games is 200 or less.

The condition code 17 corresponds to the case where five white feathers are continuously displayed in the winning history display area 5c. That is, the condition code 17 corresponds to the case where the symbol pattern table B is selected and the above-mentioned white feather target replay (see FIG. 38) is determined to win five games in a row.

The condition code 18 is a condition that is satisfied when the red 7 replay (special replay of the winning numbers 22 and 23) accompanied by the lock of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (see FIG. 30A) is won during AT. Here, "AT" is a state in which the push order of the small winning combination and the replay is notified in the game state on the sub side, and includes at least ART, ART (EG), and ART preparation.

[AT lottery table for winning history]
FIG. 40 is an AT lottery table for winning history. The AT lottery table for winning history defines information on the lottery value for the lottery result (winning / non-winning) of the AT lottery for each condition code for performing the AT lottery. When the AT lottery is performed based on the winning history between the five games, the AT lottery is performed based on the lottery value stored in the winning history AT lottery table. For example, when the condition code is "2", "3", "5" to "7", "11", "16" to "18", the AT lottery is always won.

Here, the condition code 17 is 5 consecutive winnings of the white feather target replay, and always wins the AT lottery. As described above, the white feather target replay is a fall avoidance replay, a fall replay to G-ZONE during the RT3 gaming state, and a middle replay in which the winning number 2 is pushed in any order.

When there are continuous fall avoidance replays to avoid falling from ART (RT3 game state), the interest of the game tends to decline because it is necessary for the player to follow the push order notification even though there is no medal payout. Is. However, with respect to the fall avoidance replay, if the number of ART sets is added on the condition that the prize is 5 consecutive prizes, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the game due to the winning / winning of the fall avoidance replay. In addition to that, by including the middle replay of the winning number 2 in any push order as the replay for white feathers, 5 consecutive white feathers are added to the winning history compared to the case where only the fall avoidance replay is won 5 times in a row. Since it becomes easy to display with, it becomes easier to add the number of sets of ART, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by including the fall replay to G-ZONE as the white feather target replay, there is a possibility that the number of ART sets will be added in the final game of ART, that is, the number of ART sets will be added at the same time as the end of ART. Because of the potential, it will be more playable for the player.

[ART game number distribution lottery table]
41 and 42 are ART game number distribution lottery tables. FIG. 41 is a lottery table in which the first hit determination counter is “1” (at the time of the first ART hit), and FIG. 42 is a lottery table in which the first hit determination counter is “0” (at the time of consecutive villas).

The number of ART games is determined based on the internal winning combination (winning number) in the final game of the ART precursor game. In this embodiment, the number of ART games is 50 games, 100 games, and 200 games.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the table at the time of the first hit of ART, there is no distribution of 50 games, and the number of games is 100 or more, but the difference between the 100 games and the 200 games is not set by the winning number. At the time of the first hit of ART, 100 games may be fixed.

As shown in FIG. 42, in the table at the time of ART consecutive villas, the difference according to the winning number is set. At this table at the time of consecutive villas, the first distribution group, which has the same number of games as the first hit, and the second distribution group, which has a higher distribution of 50 games than the first distribution, but a higher distribution of 200 games. And can be divided into. Win numbers 14-18, 24, 25 correspond to the first distribution group, which has the same distribution as at the time of the first hit. Other winning numbers belong to the second distribution group. If the first hit of ART is fixed at 100 games, the game may be other than 100 games at the time of ART consecutive villas.

[ART lottery table]
The ART lottery table shown in FIG. 43 defines the ART winning probability based on the winning number and the state (main RT state and game state on the sub side), and is specified for each of the seven modes. Although the ART lottery table of modes 3 to 7 is not shown, the higher the mode (the larger the mode number), the easier it is to win the ART lottery.

The ART winning probability is determined by using the internal winning combination (winning number) as one index, but the winning numbers (12,22,23,28 to 31,59,60) that are not 100% won by ART, are set to ART. There are 100% winning numbers (14 to 21,24,25,61) and winning numbers (0,3,26,27,32 to 49) whose winning probabilities differ depending on the playing state. It should be noted that the higher the state (the game state described in the lower part of the figure), the easier it is to win the ART.

[Mode transition lottery table]

As shown in FIG. 44, seven modes are defined, and the higher the mode (the larger the mode number), the higher the AT lottery probability tends to be.
Mode 1 is low probability A, and is a mode that mainly shifts to low probability B (mode 2).
Mode 2 is a low probability B, and is a mode that mainly shifts to normal (mode 3).
Mode 3 is a normal mode, and is mainly a mode for shifting to high accuracy A (mode 4).
The mode 4 is a high-accuracy A, and is a mode that mainly shifts to the high-accuracy B (mode 5) and the low-accuracy A (mode 1).
Mode 5 is high accuracy B, and is a mode that mainly shifts to high accuracy A (mode 4).
Mode 6 is high-accuracy C, and is a mode that mainly shifts to high-accuracy B (mode 5), high-accuracy D (mode 7), and low-accuracy A (mode 1).
The mode 7 is a high-accuracy D, and is a mode that mainly shifts to the high-accuracy C (mode 6).
In addition, mode 6 (high probability C) and mode 7 (high probability D) shift at a special opportunity with a low probability such as SB winning.

45 and 46 show a mode transition lottery table when the mode before the transition is modes 1 and 2. The mode transition lottery table is defined for each of modes 1 to 7, but in the present embodiment, the mode transition lottery table of modes 3 to 7 is not shown.

The mode transition lottery table defines the mode transition destination based on the winning number and the status (main RT status and sub-side gaming status). That is, the presence / absence of mode transition and the mode transition destination depend on the current stay mode (transition source) and state. However, the mode 6 and 7, which are advantageous for the player, are shifted to the mode 6 and 7 by winning the single bonus (SB) of the winning number 61 regardless of the stay mode and the state. Further, although it cannot be determined from FIGS. 45 and 46, the higher mode is easier to win, or stays in the same mode for a longer time (it is difficult to shift to another mode).

Of course, the transition probability between modes can be set arbitrarily, may be different for each current mode, and is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 45 and 46.

[Stage lottery table at the start of ART]
FIG. 47 is a stage lottery table at the start of ART. This ART start stage lottery table defines the lottery value information for the current stage for each AT set counter value, the previous stage, and the current mode. Here, the "stage" is a type of effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in ART, and which stage is selected is determined at the start of ART by referring to the stage lottery table at the start of ART. Will be done. That is, when the player shifts to the RT3 gaming state for the first time, or when a new set of ART starts after shifting to G-ZONE after ART, the stage is determined with reference to the ART start stage lottery table. When the stage is determined, the BGM to be played during ART is determined in correspondence with the stage (see FIG. 48).

In the effect display area 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, the stage determined by the stage lottery table at the start of ART is displayed. The stage includes "Olympus", "Poseidon", and "Zeus". On the other hand, as BGM, except when "special BGM" is decided, "Olympus (1)" is basically decided at the "Olympus" stage, and "Poseidon" dedicated BGM is decided at the "Poseidon" stage. It is decided, and at the time of the "Zeus" stage, the BGM dedicated to "Zeus" is decided.

However, if 100 games are selected as the number of ART games at the "Olympus" stage, "Olympus 100 only" is determined as the BGM. In this case, when the ART is won (including both the first hit (pull back) and the addition of the number of ART sets) during the predetermined game after the end of the ART, "Olympus (1)" is played during the preparation for the ART, and the ART is performed. At the start of (when the number of ART games is displayed), the BGM is changed to "Olympus 100 only".

This makes it difficult to recognize the number of ART games during the preparation for ART, and makes it difficult to determine whether the ART is a consecutive villa or a first hit. In addition, by playing "Olympus (1)" as the BGM in preparation for ART, 50 games are selected as the number of ART games during preparation for ART, suggesting that it is an ART consecutive villa (FIG. 41). And Fig. 42), if the BGM changes to "Olympus 100 only" along with the display of the number of ART games, there is a possibility of the first hit (pull back) of ART, and the actual ART that is different from the expected number of ART games (50 games). Since the number of games (100G) is displayed and recognized by the BGM change, the player can be surprised. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of ART games from being grasped at an early stage depending on the type of BGM, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

The "Poseidon" stage and the "Zeus" stage are not selected unless the AT set counter is "1" or higher. Therefore, when "Poseidon" or "Zeus" is displayed in the effect display area 5a, even if the started ART of one set ends, at least one set of ARTs will be continuously performed. .. Also, the larger (higher) the mode, the higher the probability that "Zeus" will be selected. Therefore, when "Zeus" is displayed in the effect display area 5a, it is possible to have strong expectations for the AT lottery based on the current mode.

In Pachislot 1, when the previous stage is "Poseidon" or "Zeus", the mode at the start of a new set is larger than the mode at the start of the previous set (advantageous to the player). It is highly likely that the same stage will be determined, and if the mode at the start of a new set is the same as or smaller than the mode at the start of the previous set, it is unlikely that the same stage will be determined.

Specifically, if the previous stage is other than "Zeus", the "Zeus" stage may be selected if the mode is "5" or higher, while the previous stage is "Zeus". If, "Zeus" is not selected unless the mode is "6" or higher. Similarly, if the previous stage is other than "Poseidon", the "Poseidon" stage may be selected if the mode is "3" or higher, while the previous stage is "Poseidon". In that case, "Poseidon" is not selected unless it is "Mode 4" or higher.

The allocation of the lottery value of the stage lottery table at the start of ART is not limited to that shown in FIG. 47. For example, the value of the AT set counter at the start of a new set is the AT set counter at the start of the previous set. When the value is larger than the value, or when the mode of this time is higher than the previous time, "Poseidon" or "Zeus" may be continuously selectable regardless of the mode.

In addition, when shifting to ART (EG) (RT4 gaming state), in order to suggest that it is an EG (extra game), a special stage (extra stage) different from the three stages shown in FIG. 47 is set. You may want to migrate.

[BGM priority table]
The BGM priority table shown in FIG. 48 defines the priority and generation conditions of the BGM output from the speakers 9L and 9R during ART. In the figure, "additional condition non-occurrence" and "additional condition occurrence" indicate whether or not the addition condition for the number of sets of ART has occurred during ART, and the smaller the numerical value described in those columns, the more. The priority for selecting the BGM is high. Further, when a plurality of conditions are satisfied at the same time, the BGM having the highest priority (smaller numerical value) is output.

In the illustrated BGM priority table, for example, when the stage selected at the start of ART is "Olympus", "Olympus (1)" is basically selected as the BGM. "Olympus (2)" may be selected when an additional effect (notification) occurs when the current ART is 5 or more, and "Olympus (2)" is selected when "Olympus (2)" is selected. "Olympus (2)" is output as BGM in preference to "1)". That is, the BGM changes to "Olympus (2)" from the next game in which the additional effect is generated.

Similarly, when "Olympus (3)" or "Olympus (4)" is selected as the BGM when the conditions shown in FIG. 48 are satisfied, "Olympus (4)" has the highest priority, and then "Olympus (4)". 3) ”,“ Olympus (2) ”, and“ Olympus (1) ”have priority in that order. In addition, when the Olympus stage is selected at the start of ART, and "Olympus 100 only", which is selected only when the number of continuous games of ART is 100G, is selected as BGM, from "Olympus (1)". However, if "Olympus 100 only" is given priority, but if an additional effect occurs when the number of consecutive villas is more than the specified number, BGM will say "Olympus (2)-(4)" rather than "Olympus 100 only". Is prioritized. That is, the BGM changes from the next game in which the additional effect is generated.

When the stage selected at the start of ART is "Poseidon" or "Zeus", basically "Poseidon-only BGM" or "Zeus-only BGM" is selected. However, if the additional effect occurs when the number of consecutive villas is more than the specified number and "Olympus (2)-(4)" is selected, "Olympus (2)-(4)" is selected as the BGM. have priority. That is, the BGM changes from the next game in which the additional effect is generated.

However, even if "Olympus (3)" or "Olympus (4)" is selected, "Olympus (1)" and "Olympus 100 only" will be changed from "Olympus (1)" to "Olympus 100 only" due to the priority of BGM change. BGM does not occur in "Olympus (3)" or "Olympus (4)", and BGM changes to "Olympus (2)" first. That is, among "Olympus (2)", "Olympus (3)" and "Olympus (4)", the priority is "Olympus (4)", "Olympus (3)" and "Olympus (2)". Although it is in order, the BGM changes in order (stepwise) in the order of "Olympus (2)", "Olympus (3)" and "Olympus (4)".

In addition, as will be described later, in any of the stages of "Olympus", "Poseidon", and "Zeus", "Special BGM" may be selected as BGM in addition to the basic BGM, and this "Special BGM" is selected. In that case, "special BGM" is given priority. For example, even if "Olympus (2)-(4)" is selected as the BGM, the "special BGM" is given priority even if the additional generation effect of ART occurs when the number of consecutive villas exceeds a predetermined number. Therefore, the BGM does not change.

If GOD alignment occurs during ART, the "GOD-dedicated BGM" will be given priority and the stage will shift to the GOD-dedicated "special stage" regardless of the BGM at the time of GOD alignment. "GOD dedicated BGM" is output. When this "special BGM" is selected, the "GOD-dedicated BGM" has priority. For example, even if "Olympus (2)-(4)" is selected as the BGM when an additional ART is generated when the number of consecutive villas is more than the specified number, "GOD-dedicated BGM" is given priority. Therefore, the BGM does not change.

Further, when "Olympus (2) to (4)" is selected as the BGM at the time of "special BGM" and "GOD-dedicated BGM", the BGM change is carried over to the next and subsequent ARTs. That is, unless "special BGM" is selected, "Olympus (2) to (4)" is output at the next ART.

[Special BGM lottery table]
The special BGM lottery table shown in FIG. 49 is referred to when drawing whether or not to select the special BGM as the BGM. This special BGM lottery table defines the lottery value information for the current sound for each value of the consecutive villa counter, the previous sound, and the AT set counter. The "ream villa counter" is a counter that counts the number of times that ART is continuously performed, and the "AT set counter" is a counter that counts the number of remaining sets of ART (the number of ART stocks), each of which is a predetermined value of the sub RAM 83. It is stored in the storage area of.

As shown in FIG. 50, when "non-special" is determined as the BGM, the BGM (music A) determined according to the stage selected at the start of ART flows during the ART.

On the other hand, when "special" is determined as BGM, "special BGM" (music B) is played after one phrase of music A is played. Here, in FIG. 50, "at the start of ART" means a game that has entered during the preparation for ART (a game in which notification of the push order is started).

In the special BGM lottery table shown in FIG. 49, the special BGM is not selected when the value of the AT set counter is 20 or less, and is selected when the value of the AT set counter is 21 or more. That is, since the special BGM is selected when the remaining stock number of ART is 21 or more, it is confirmed that the remaining stock number is 21 or more by outputting the special BGM. Therefore, from the player's point of view, by outputting the special BGM, it becomes possible to recognize that there is a large amount of stock having a remaining stock number of 21 or more, and the interest of the game is improved.

If the value of the consecutive villa counter is 9 or less and the value of the AT set counter is 30 or less, if the previous sound is a special BGM, the special BGM is not selected as the current sound, and the special BGM continues. Will not be selected. Therefore, if the special BGM is continuously output in a situation where the number of consecutive villas in ART is 9 or less, it is determined that the number of remaining stocks is 31 or more.

On the other hand, when the value of the consecutive villa counter is 10 or more, even if the previous sound is a special BGM, if the value of the AT set counter is 21 or more, the special BGM is selected as the current sound. Therefore, if the special BGM is continuously output in a situation where the number of consecutive villas in ART is 10 or more, it is confirmed that the number of remaining stocks is 21 or more.

Therefore, when the number of remaining stocks of ART is large, the special BGM is likely to be continuously selected, so that the continuous ART can be combined with a refreshing feeling.

In the present embodiment, when "Olympus 100 exclusive" is selected as the BGM and "special BGM" is selected, the timing at which the "special BGM" is reproduced is determined by lottery. As shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, the timing at which the special BGM is output (reproduced) is selected from the time when the ART starts and the time when the number of ART games is set, but the "special BGM" is played from the time when the ART starts. The winning probability is higher when the "special BGM" is played from the time when the number of ART games is set than in the case.

Here, "at the start of ART" is a game (a game in which notification of the push order is started) that has been transferred during the preparation for ART. In this case, as already described with reference to FIG. 50, the music B (“special BGM”) is played after the music A is played for only one phrase.

On the other hand, "at the time of setting the number of ART games" is a game that has shifted to the RT3 gaming state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 52, the music A ("Olympus (1)") is played from "at the start of ART" to "at the time of setting the number of ART games", and only one phrase is music C ("" ". Music B ("Special BGM") is played after playing "Olympus 100 only").

[Design table lottery table]
The symbol table lottery table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 is referred to for determining the symbol displayed in the effect display area 5a in the liquid crystal display device 5. The symbol table lottery table is defined for each of modes 1 to 7, and FIGS. 53 and 54 correspond to modes 1 and 2, respectively. In this embodiment, the mode transition lottery table of modes 3 to 7 is not shown.

In the mode 1 and mode 2 symbol table lottery tables shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, symbols are drawn from 18 types including no symbol according to the winning number (internal winning combination). For example, in the case of special small wins with winning numbers 24 and 25, 7 sets, reach, and even tempi reach are selected, but 7 sets are selected only when the special small win is won. In the case of duplicate winnings of RT4 transition replays, RT2 confirmed replays, and RT2 transition replays with winning numbers 14 to 18, odd-numbered alignment is selected. In the case of special replays of winning numbers 22 and 23, a single combination of winning numbers 59 and 60, and a single bonus (SB) of winning numbers 61, odd tempais are selected.

In addition, the design table includes a combination of puns such as "634" (Musashi), "315" (Saikou), or "873" (Hanami) as reach eyes, and can be a precursor to ART preparation or a higher mode. An odd number (“V” is treated as an odd number) scissors pattern combination such as “515” or “V5V” may be included as a chance eye for increasing the sex.

Although one symbol table lottery table is shown for each mode in FIGS. 53 and 54, in reality, for each of the seven modes, the main RT state, the ART winning game, and 30 after the ART is completed. Within the game, a design table lottery table is provided according to the time of ART winning, G-ZONE, penalty, and the like.

[Direction group lottery table]
The effect group lottery table shown in FIGS. 55 (A) and 55 (B) is a table referred to when the effect group is selected according to the symbol table selected with reference to FIG. 54.

The effect group lottery table shown in FIG. 55 (A) is a table that is referred to when the stop operation is not notified in the modes 1 to 3 and is not a precursor of ART. In this effect group lottery table, for example, when a symbol table other than "no symbol", "left 7" and "odd tempai" is selected, all the effect groups can be selected. When the "no symbol" symbol table is selected, the "navigation effect group" is selected, and when the "left 7" symbol table is selected, the "start sound delay fixed effect group" is selected. When the pattern table of "odd number tempai" is selected, "effect effect group", "ice fixed effect group" or "lightning fixed effect group" is selected. Here, the "○○ fixed effect group" means that "○○ effect" is always selected. For example, the "ice fixed effect group" means that an effect is always selected from the ice effect group.

The effect group lottery table shown in FIG. 55 (B) is a table that is referred to when ART is activated (a game in which ART starts from the next game). Since this effect group lottery table is referred to when ART is activated, notification that ART will start or a contradictory effect is selected as the effect.

[Direction lottery table]
The effect lottery table shown in FIGS. 56 and 57 is a table referred to when the effect is drawn based on the effect group selected with reference to FIG. 55. At the production lottery table, productions are drawn according to the winning number (internal winning combination).

FIG. 56 is an effect lottery table when "all" is selected as the effect group, and in this effect lottery table, the effect is fixedly selected from one or a plurality of effects according to the winning number. That is, there is a general association between the winning combination and the production.

FIG. 57 is an effect lottery table when "fixed delay of start sound" is selected as the effect group, and the reel delay effect is selected in this effect lottery table regardless of the winning number. In the present embodiment, the reel delay effect is an effect in which the start sound at the start of reel rotation is delayed as compared with the normal time, and the start sound is different from the normal time. It becomes a sound.

In addition, in FIGS. 56 and 57, the push order navigation effect, the freeze effect, etc. are omitted, and the effect marked with ● in the figure plays the role of a notification effect of shifting to the ART screen with the medal BET of the next game. It is a thing.

[GOD button lottery table]
The GOD button lottery table shown in FIG. 58 is a table referred to when a specific effect to be rewritten by the operation of the GOD button 46 is selected when the delayed effect is selected. In this GOD button lottery table, the winning number (internal winning combination) defines a specific effect including no rewriting.

In the illustrated GOD button lottery table, on the premise that the delay effect is selected, the GOD button has a high probability (32736/32768 = about 99.9%) when the winning numbers are other than 24 and 25 (other than the special small role). No rewriting is selected so that no effect is generated even if the 46 is operated, and the effect number 22 is rewritten with a low probability (32/32737 = about 0.1%). The effect number 22 is an effect in which the GOD button 46 is lit and the reproduction effect is executed when the GOD button 46 is operated. The reproduction effect is an effect in which a special notification sound as a start sound is reproduced. In addition, since it is not appropriate to perform the freeze effect except for the special small role, rewriting to the freeze effect is not selected.

On the other hand, in the case of winning numbers 24 and 25 (special small role), no rewriting is selected in which no effect is generated even if the GOD button 46 is operated with a probability of 1/2, and the remaining 1/2 is the effect number 21. , 22, 23 is selected with a predetermined probability of rewriting the effect.

The effect number 21 is a freeze effect. Therefore, in the rewriting to the effect number 21, a freeze effect occurs after the delay effect of the start sound.

The effect number 22 is a lighting effect + a reproduction effect of the GOD button 46 as described above. Therefore, in the rewriting to the effect number 22, the GOD button 46 is turned on after the delay effect of the start sound, and the GOD button 46 is operated by the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to make a special notification sound. It is something to generate.

The effect number 23 is a lighting effect + freeze effect of the GOD button 46. Therefore, in the rewriting to the effect number 23, the GOD button 46 is turned on after the delay effect of the start sound, and the GOD button 46 is operated by the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to produce a freeze effect. It is something to generate.

As described above, when the start sound delay effect is generated, the lighting effect of the GOD button 46 is generated and the reproduction effect is generated, there is a possibility that the special small role is won and the AT is won. On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B), when a special small combination is won, a special reel control is performed. Therefore, when the reproduction effect is generated, the left reel 3L is operated as the first stop, and the "GOD" symbol of the symbol position data "4" is pressed to the middle stage, so that bitter stop or three-frame slip occurs. Depending on whether or not it is, it is possible to infer whether or not the player has won the special small role at the first stop. Further, when operating the right reel 3R as the first stop, the "lower semicircle" symbol of the symbol position data "8" is pressed to the middle row (the "GOD" symbol of the symbol position data "7" is pressed to the lower row). , If the right reel 3R stops bitterly, it can be confirmed at the first stop that the special small role of the winning number 25 is won, and the GOD symbol is put on the crossdown that cannot be stopped at the left first stop. Can be aligned.

In this way, if the start sound delay effect is selected and the freeze effect is rewritten, if the start sound is delayed, the freeze effect associated with the transition to the RT4 gaming state will occur. Therefore, the expectation when the start sound is delayed increases.

Even if the freeze effect does not occur, the expectation of winning the AT can be maintained by adopting the reproduction effect that may have won the special small role. Therefore, when starting the next game, it is possible to enjoy a feeling of excitement as to whether or not the AT has been won.

Furthermore, when winning a special small role, in addition to generating an effect that may be winning a special small role, by performing special reel control, whether to win the AT by pushing. You can enjoy the feeling of excitement about whether or not.

[Flash lottery table at the time of GOD winning]
The GOD winning flash lottery table shown in FIG. 59 is a table referred to when the flash pattern of the lamp 14 when the special small winning combination of the winning numbers 24 and 25 is won and the GOD symbols are aligned is drawn. This GOD winning flash lottery table is defined as the relationship between the ART continuation rate and the lamp data. In the flash lottery table at the time of GOD winning, the higher the flash number of the lamp data, the higher the data.

In the illustrated GOD winning flash lottery table, the higher the continuation rate, the easier it is to select the higher lamp data. That is, when a flash corresponding to the upper lamp data is generated, it can be expected that the loop rate of ART is high.

[Premier G-ZONE transition lottery table]
The premier G-ZONE transition lottery table shown in FIG. 60 is the G-ZONE which is a chance zone after the end of ART (strictly speaking, the G- until the RT transition symbol which is the missing eye of 15 small wins is stopped and displayed. In ZONE (A) (during RT3 gaming state)), it is a table referred to when drawing a lottery whether or not to shift to Premier G-ZONE on condition that there is stock of ART. This premier G-ZONE transition lottery table defines the winning and non-winning of the transition to the premier G-ZONE according to the winning number (internal winning combination).

The premier G-ZONE is a zone in which a mode transition lottery is performed with reference to the mode transition lottery table shown in FIG. 61, which will be described later, and is a zone in which mode promotion can be expected. As described above, the higher the mode, the more preferential the ART winning probability is. Therefore, by promoting the mode in the premier G-ZONE, the expectation of winning the ART can be increased. Therefore, the production during G-ZONE, which is a chance zone, can be made meaningful, not just as a production during ART preparation, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

If the premier G-ZONE transition lottery is won, 1 is added to the G-ZONESP counter each time the transition lottery is won. At the same time, the AT set counter is also added by 1, and the loop lottery is not performed. In this embodiment, the maximum value of the G-ZONESP counter is 32. On the other hand, if the value of the G-ZONESP counter is not 0, the process shifts to the premier G-ZONE, but this premier G-ZONE continues until the value of the G-ZONESP counter becomes 0. That is, the premier G-ZONE continues as many times as the number of wins in the lottery in the G-ZONE (A), but the maximum number of games is 32.

Further, in the final game of Premier G-ZONE, the continuation of ART may be notified. By doing so, the end game of the premier G-ZONE will be clarified, so the decrease in motivation due to the end of the premier G-ZONE will be converted into expectations for ART to be performed after the next game, and the motivation for the game will be maintained. It becomes possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

The transition to Premier G-ZONE was conditional on having ART stock, but it is not always necessary to have ART stock. For example, if you shift to Premier G-ZONE when there is no stock, if it becomes easier to win ART due to the promotion of the mode in Premier G-ZONE, it is possible to pull back ART immediately after the end of ART. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[Mode transition lottery table]
The mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B) is a table referred to in the premier G-ZONE, and is defined as a relationship between the mode and the winning number. In FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B), the current stay modes correspond to modes 1 and 2, respectively, and the mode transition lottery tables of modes 3 to 7 are omitted.

These mode transition lottery tables are given preferential treatment to the higher mode as compared with the mode transition lottery table described above with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. In other words, in Premier G-ZONE, it is easy to shift to the upper mode, so the game that is preparing for ART, which tends to be monotonous, progresses with the expectation that the internal winning role that tends to shift to the upper mode will win. can do.

[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. 62.

First, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the time of turning on the power (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.

In step S2, the main CPU 31 performs an initialization process at the end of one game. For example, the main CPU 31 clears the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area, the display combination expected storage area, and the like. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 63 (step S3). In this process, the main CPU 31 enables the center line 8 based on the number of input sheets and determines whether or not the start operation is possible.

Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random number value A and the random number value B and stores them in the random number value storage area (step S4). The random number value A is used in the internal lottery process, and the random number value B is used in the lock lottery process or the like (see FIGS. 30 (A), 30 (B), 64, etc.). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines the internal winning combination.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a lock lottery process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 65 (step S6). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to delay the timing of starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on the internal winning combination. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop initial setting process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 66 (step S7). In this process, the main CPU 31 initializes a region related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a start command transmission process (step S8). 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, an internal winning combination, and a lock lottery result (whether or not there is a lock), and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process (step S334 of FIG. 75) of the interrupt process described later. Will be done. As a result, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs wait processing (step S9). 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, or until the lock time (for example, 5 seconds) set in the lock lottery process has elapsed. The lock time set by the lock lottery process may be exhausted by disabling the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R after the rotation starts. In this case, the player can recognize that the lock is locked because the stop operation is not possible even though the rotation has started. Further, slow rotation or reverse rotation may be performed during this lock to make it easier to recognize that the lock is in progress.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel rotation start process (step S10). 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. The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority storage process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 67 (step S11). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process described later with reference to FIG. 69 (step S12).

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a winning search process (step S13). In this process, the main CPU 31 collates the symbol combination displayed along the effective line (center line 8) after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table (FIGS. 17 to 23), and displays the combination. And also determine the number of medals to be paid out.

Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the number of medals to be paid out determined in the process of step S13 (step S14). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the display combination command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33 (step S15). The stored reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs the RT control process described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S16). In this process, the RT game state flag is updated according to the display combination.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 73 (step S17). 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. 74 (step S18), and then performs the process of step S2. 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]
With reference to FIG. 63, 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.

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). 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 charging counter to the charging 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 charging counter and the charging 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 input 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 input medal sensor 9S. 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 circuit 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 the maximum value of the input number. At this time, if the value of the input number counter is the maximum value of the input number, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S39, and if it is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S35. Is processed.

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]
With reference to FIG. 64, an internal lottery process showing a procedure for the main CPU 31 to determine an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a game state, and the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 sets an internal lottery table according to the gaming state (step S51). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value A stored in the random number value storage area (step S52).

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 A (step S53). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is larger than "0" (whether or not it is positive) (step S54). At this time, if the subtraction result is positive, the main CPU 31 acquires the data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S58), and subsequently performs the process of step S59. On the other hand, if the subtraction result is not positive, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S55.

In step S55, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value A and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number value A to the value after subtraction in step S53, and updates the winning number to the value obtained by adding "1". Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all the winning numbers have been checked (step S56). At this time, when all the winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets "0" in the data pointer and proceeds to step S59. On the other hand, if all the winning numbers are not checked, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step S53.

In step S59, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal winning combination determination table and acquires the internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storage area (step S60).

[Lock lottery processing]
The lock lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 65.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning number is 14 to 18, 24, or 25 (step S81). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82, and if NO, the lock lottery process ends.

In step S82, the main CPU 31 acquires the random number value B stored in the random number value storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the lock lottery value and subtracts the lock lottery value from the random number value B (step S83). Here, in the present embodiment, the lottery values of the short lock and the long lock are as shown in FIG. 30 (A), and the lottery values of the freeze are as shown in FIG. 30 (B).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock is correct and the type is determined based on the lock lottery value acquired from the random number value B and the lock lottery table shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B. Step S83). Here, the types of locks are short lock, long lock, and freeze.

Whether the lock is successful or not is performed for short locks and long locks when the winning numbers are 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), and for freezes when the winning numbers are 24 and 25 (see FIG. 9).

When the winning numbers are 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), the success or failure of the short lock and the long lock is determined separately according to the three types of situations defined below, as shown in FIG. 30 (A).

(A) When "emerald" is not displayed as the winning history (excluding (c) described later)
(B) While "emerald" is displayed as the winning history (for example, between 5G, which is the number of winning history display games)
(C) During the predetermined number of games after "emerald" is no longer displayed as the winning history (for example, 25G)

The "emerald" as the winning history is displayed when a single bonus, a special replay, a single winning combination 1 and a single winning combination 2 are won (see FIG. 38).

As shown in FIG. 30 (A), in the situation (a) where there is no emerald winning history, the lock non-win is about 80%, the short lock win is about 12%, and the long lock win is about 8%. be. If you win the long lock, you will be notified of the correct push order for winning the red 7 symbol set.

In the situation (b) where the emerald winning history is displayed, there is a 100% chance of winning a long lock. That is, in the situation (b), when the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), the correct push order for winning the red 7 symbol matching is notified with a 100% probability. .. In the situation (b), compared to the situation in (a), when the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), the correct push order for winning the red 7 symbol matching is notified. The probability of being redeemed is 12.5 times.

In the situation (c) of the predetermined period when the emerald winning history is no longer displayed, there is a 20% chance of winning a long lock. This probability of 20% is about 2.5 times higher than that of the situation (a) in which there is no emerald winning history. That is, in the situation of (c), compared to the situation of (a), when the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), the correct answer is pushed in order to win the red 7 symbol matching. The probability of being notified is about 2.5 times.

Therefore, during the predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) in which "emerald" is displayed in the winning history by winning a single bonus, special replay, 1-card role 1 or 1-card role 2, RT4 replay with 7 red symbols. The possibility of transition to the RT4 gaming state due to winning, that is, transition to ART (EG) is increased.

On the other hand, when the winning numbers are 24 and 25 (see FIG. 9), the winning / failing of the freeze is 25% for the winning and 75% for the non-winning as shown in FIG. 3 (B).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the lock lottery has been won (step S84). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S85, and if NO, the lock lottery process ends.

In step S85, the main CPU 31 adds a value according to the lock type to the wait timer. Specifically, when the lock type is short lock, the wait timer is set to "1119" (about 1.25 seconds), and when the lock type is long lock, the wait timer is set to "2238" (about 2.). 5 seconds), and if the lock type is freeze, add "4476" (about 5 seconds) to the wait timer. When the process of step S82 is completed, the lock lottery process is terminated.

[Reel stop initial setting process]
The reel stop initial setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 66.

First, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the data pointer as the rotation stop number (step S111). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table and acquires each information based on the turning cylinder stop number (step S112). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires a pull-in priority table number, a pull-in priority table number selection table number, and the like.

Next, the main CPU 31 stores the rotating identifier in the symbol code storage area, that is, stores the rotating identifier (for example, "1" in all bits) in all the symbol code storage areas (step S113). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operation counter (step S114), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operation counter is for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that have not been stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retract priority storage process]
The pull-in priority storage process will be described with reference to FIG. 67.

First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operation counter as the number of searches (step S131). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a search target reel determination process (step S132). In this process, the reels to be searched are determined in order from the reel on the left side of the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Next, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority table selection process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 68 (step S133). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets "21" for the number of symbol checks and "0" for the search symbol position (step S134). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storage process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S135).

Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storage area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storage area (step S136). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a pull-in priority data acquisition process (step S137). 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. , Refer to the pull-in priority table selected in step S133, and acquire the pull-in priority data. In this process, for the winning combination with one reel (for example, the single small combination determined with the right reel 3R), the reels other than the one reel (left reel 3L in the case of a single small combination). , The reel 3C) in the middle does not acquire the pull-in priority data. Further, when the winning combination for which the winning is confirmed on the 1 reel is not determined as the internal winning combination, the attraction priority data that is "stop prohibited" is acquired for the 1 reel.

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 S138). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of symbol checks and adds "1" to the search symbol position (step S139). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of symbol checks is "0" (step S140). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S141, and if NO, the process of step S135 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether all the searches of the symbol positions "0" to "20" have been performed. In step S141, 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 S132 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 will be described with reference to FIG. 68.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the pull-in priority table selection table number is set (step S161). If this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S162, and if NO, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority table selection process.

In step S162, the main CPU 31 sets the attraction priority table selection table according to the attraction priority table selection table number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the push-button storage area and the operation stop button storage area, sets the corresponding attraction priority table number from the attraction priority table selection table (step S163), and performs the attraction priority table selection process. finish.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 69, a reel stop control process showing a procedure for the main CPU 31 to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 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 S181). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182. On the other hand, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 again performs the process of step S181.

In step S182, 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 S183). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines the search target reel from the operation stop button (step S184).

Subsequently, in step S185, the main CPU 31 stores the stop start position based on the symbol counter. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a slip piece number determination process (step S186). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table and determines the slip piece number determination data determined for the stop start position. Next, the main CPU 31 performs a priority pull-in control process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 71 (step S187).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel stop command transmission process (step S188). 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 circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of the interrupt process described later. As a result, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores the scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the slip piece number determination data (step S189). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets the scheduled stop position as the search symbol position (step S190), and performs the symbol code storage process (FIG. 70) to acquire the symbol code based on the set search symbol position (step S191).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 updates the symbol code storage area based on the acquired symbol code (step S192). In this process, the main CPU 31 updates the bit of the displayable combination (symbol combination) to "1" and the bit of the non-displayable combination (symbol combination) to "0" in the symbol code storage area. For example, when the "GOD" symbol is set as the search symbol position for the left reel 3L, in the symbol code storage area, the bit corresponding to the combination that the symbol of the left reel 3L is the "GOD" symbol is ". While it is maintained at "1", the bit corresponding to the combination in which the symbol on the left reel 3L is a symbol other than the "GOD" symbol is updated to "0".

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a control change process if necessary according to the search symbol position (step S193). Next, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0" (step S194). At this time, if the value of the stop button non-operation counter is not "0" (when it is not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the pull-in priority storage process of FIG. 67 (step S195), and then steps. The process of S181 is performed. That is, in the pachi-slot machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the pull-in priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are still rotating. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operation counter is "0", the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop is completed, and ends the reel stop control 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. 70.

First, the main CPU 31 sets valid line data (step S211). In the present embodiment, since only the center line 8 is an effective line, the line 1 (middle stage-middle stage-middle stage) is set.

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the check symbol position data of the search target reel based on the search symbol position and the effective line data (step S212). In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the symbol position of the symbol corresponding to the set effective line data as the check symbol position data based on the search symbol position (the symbol in the middle row) of the search target reel. Specifically, when the valid line data indicates the middle row, the search symbol position becomes the check symbol position data as it is, and when the valid line data indicates the upper row, the search symbol position +1 is the check symbol position data. Become. In this embodiment, since the effective line is only the center line 8, the effective line data is always in the middle stage, and the search symbol position becomes the check symbol position data as it is.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the symbol code of the check symbol position data (step S213), and ends the symbol code storage process.

[Priority pull-in control processing]
With reference to FIG. 71, the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of slip pieces will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 sets the pull-in priority data storage area corresponding to the operation stop button (step S231). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 acquires the stop start position (step S232).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the priority order table according to the number of slip pieces determination data (step S233), and subsequently sets "5" to the initial value of the priority order and the number of checks (step S234).

Next, the main CPU 31 sets the sliding piece number determination data as the sliding piece number (step S235). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts the stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S236). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires the pull-in priority data of the stop search position (step S237).

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the data is equal to or higher than the previously acquired pull-in priority data (step S238). At this time, if the data is equal to or higher than the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 updates the number of slip pieces (step S239), and subsequently performs the process of step S240. On the other hand, if it is less than the priority pull-in order data acquired earlier, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S240.

In step S240, the main CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the priority order and the number of checks. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of checks is "0" (step S241). At this time, if the number of checks is "0", the main CPU 31 sets the updated number of slip pieces (step S242), and ends the priority pull-in control process. On the other hand, if the number of checks is not "0", the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S236.

In this way, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 displays the number of slip pieces that displays the combination of the symbols related to the internal winning combination that should be pulled in with a higher priority from among the number of slip pieces of a plurality of types. decide.

[RT control processing]
The RT control process will be described with reference to FIG. 72.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT0 transition replay is displayed, that is, whether or not the RT0 transition replay has won a prize (step S261). At this time, if the RT0 transition replay wins, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the general gaming state (RT0 gaming state) (step S262), and ends the RT control process.

On the other hand, when the RT0 transition replay has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT operation symbol or the RT1 transition replay is displayed (step S263). At this time, when the RT operation symbol or the RT1 transition replay is displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state (step S264), and ends the RT control process.

On the other hand, when the RT operation symbol or the RT1 transition replay is not displayed, the main CPU 31 subsequently displays whether or not the RT2 transition replay or the RT confirmed replay is displayed, that is, the RT2 transition replay or the RT confirmed replay wins. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S265). At this time, if the RT2 transition replay or the RT confirmed replay wins a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT2 gaming state (step S266), and ends the RT control process.

On the other hand, when the RT2 transition replay or the RT confirmed replay has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT3 transition replay is displayed, that is, whether or not the RT3 transition replay has won a prize (). Step S267). At this time, if the RT3 transition replay wins a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT3 gaming state (step S268), and ends the RT control process.

On the other hand, when the RT3 transition replay has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT4 transition replay has been displayed, that is, whether or not the RT4 transition replay has won a prize (step S269). At this time, if the RT4 transition replay wins a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state (step S270), and ends the RT control process. On the other hand, if the RT4 transition replay has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

[Bonus end check process]
The bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG. 73.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB is in operation, that is, whether or not the SB game state flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the SB is not operating, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process, while if the SB is operating, the main CPU 31 subsequently updates the SB game status flag to off. The SB end process is performed (step S292), and the bonus end check process is ended.

[Bonus operation check process]
With reference to FIG. 74, a bonus operation check process showing a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 operates a bonus game based on a determined display combination type or the like will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB is operating, that is, whether or not the SB has won a prize (step S311). At this time, if the SB wins a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs an SB operation process for updating the SB game state flag to ON (step S312), and ends the bonus operation check process.

On the other hand, when the SB has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the replay is displayed, that is, whether or not the replay has won a prize (step S313). At this time, if the replay wins a prize, the main CPU 31 subsequently makes an automatic insertion request for copying the value of the insertion number counter to the automatic insertion number counter (step S314), and ends the bonus operation check process. On the other hand, if the replay has not won a prize, the main CPU 31 ends the bonus operation check process.

[Interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 75, the interrupt processing controlled by the main CPU 31 showing the procedure of the interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 31 at predetermined time (for example, 1.1173 ms) will be described.

First, the main CPU 31 saves the register (step S331). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an input port check process (step S332). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence or absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a timer update process (step S333). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a command data transmission process (step S334). In this process, the command stored in the communication data storage area is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a reel control process (step S335). For example, the main CPU 31 controls the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 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 reels at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, according to the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation is stopped.

Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs the lamp 7SEG drive process (step S336). 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 S337) and ends the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

[Program flow executed by the sub CPU of the sub control circuit]
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 76 to 101.

[Processing when power is turned on]
The operation of the sub-control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described with reference to FIG. 76.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an initialization process (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. 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 S352, the sub CPU 81 activates the lamp control task and proceeds to step S353. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 77, 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 receipt by the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the reel backlights of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

In step S353, the sub CPU 81 activates the sound control task and proceeds to step S354. The sound control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 78, but the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R.

In step S354, the sub CPU 81 activates the mother task and terminates the process. The mother task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 79, is a task group of VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and is a liquid crystal display device 5 when one frame of video is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. The vertical synchronization signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from is used.

[Ramp control task]
A ramp control task will be described with reference to FIG. 77.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a timer interrupt initialization process (step S371), and proceeds to step S372. In step S372, the sub CPU 81 performs a lamp-related data initialization process.

Next, the sub CPU 81 waits for a timer interrupt (step S373), and proceeds to step S374. In this process, the sub CPU 81 executes a task group different from the timer interrupt synchronization until the sub CPU 81 receives the timer interrupt event message every 2 ms.

In step S374, the execution process of the sound control task described later with reference to FIG. 78 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S375. In this process, the task in the next priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the lamp control task, is executed. In the present embodiment, the priority of the timer interrupt synchronization task group is basically in the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S374, the sound control task having the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S374, among the sound control tasks described with reference to FIG. 78 described later, the processes of step S393 and step S394 are performed.

In step S375, the sub CPU 81 performs lamp data analysis processing and proceeds to step S376. In step S376, the sub CPU 81 performs the lamp lighting control process and proceeds to step S373.

[Sound control task]
A sound control task will be described with reference to FIG. 78.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing of sound-related data related to the sound output state from the speakers 9L and 9R (step S391), and proceeds to step S392. In step S392, the sub CPU 81 executes a task having the next priority in the timer interrupt synchronization task group, which is the same group as the sound control task, that is, the lamp control task, and proceeds to step S393. In this step S392, among the lamp control tasks, the processes of step S375 and step S376 are performed.

In step S393, the sub CPU 81 analyzes the sound data and proceeds to step S394. In step S394, the sub CPU 81 performs sound output control processing and proceeds to step S392.

[Mother task]
The mother task will be described with reference to FIG. 79.

First, the sub CPU 81 activates the main task described later with reference to FIG. 80 (step S411), and proceeds to step S412. In step S412, the sub CPU 81 activates the main board communication task and proceeds to step S413. In the main board communication task, control data for controlling the effect is set based on the command data transmitted every 2 ms. In step S413, the sub CPU 81 activates an animation task, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 83, and terminates the process.

[Main task]
The main task will be described with reference to FIG. 80.
First, the sub CPU 81 performs a VSYNC interrupt initialization process (step S431), and proceeds to step S432. In step S432, the sub CPU 81 waits for VSYNC interrupt. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs drawing processing (step S433), and proceeds to step S432.

[Main board communication task]
The main board communication task will be described with reference to FIG. 81.

First, the sub CPU 81 initializes the communication messenger queue (step S451), and proceeds to step S452. In step S452, the sub CPU 81 checks the reception command and proceeds to step S453. In step S453, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not a command different from the previous one has been received. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently proceeds to step S454, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently proceeds to step S452.

In step S454, the sub CPU 81 creates and stores game information such as an internal winning combination, a game state, a set value, and an AT set counter from the parameters of the received command, and proceeds to step S455. In step S455, the sub CPU 81 performs a command analysis process described later with reference to FIG. 82, and proceeds to step S452.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. 82.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect content determination process (step S471), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 84, and proceeds to step S472. In step S472, the sub CPU 81 performs the lamp data determination process and proceeds to step S473. In step S473, the sub CPU 81 performs sound data determination processing and proceeds to step S474. In step S474, the sub CPU 81 registers each of the determined data and ends the command analysis process.

[Anime task]
An animation task will be described with reference to FIG. 83.

First, the sub CPU 81 checks the change from the previous game information (step S491), and proceeds to step S492. In step S492, the sub CPU 81 performs object control processing and proceeds to step S493. In step S493, the sub CPU 81 performs animation task management processing and proceeds to step S491.

[Production content determination process]
The effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 84.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initialization command has been received (step S511). When the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the initialization command reception process (step S512), and ends the effect content determination process. The initialization command includes, for example, information on whether or not the installation value has been changed and information on the set value, and the sub CPU 81 acquires such information in the process when the initialization command is received.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the initialization command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the medal insertion command is received (step S513). When the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the medal insertion command reception processing (step S514), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 85, and ends the effect content determination process. The medal insertion command includes, for example, information on the presence / absence of medal insertion, the value of the insertion number counter and the credit counter, and in the process at the time of receiving the medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 acquires these information and is required. Set the production data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the start command is received (step S515). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process (step S516), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 86, and ends the effect content determination process. The start command includes, for example, the type of the game status flag, the type of the internal winning combination, the result of the lock lottery (whether or not there is a short lock, a long lock, or a freeze), and the like. The CPU 81 acquires these information and sets necessary effect data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel rotation start command is received (step S517). When the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel rotation start command reception process (step S518), and ends the effect content determination process. The reel rotation start command includes, for example, information that the reel rotation has started, and in the processing at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and obtains necessary effect data. set.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the reel rotation start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the reel stop command is received (step S519). When the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process (step S520), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 91, and ends the effect content determination process. The reel stop command includes, for example, information on the type of the stopped reel, the stop start position, and the number of slip pieces (or the scheduled stop position). In the processing when the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 has such information. And set the necessary production data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the reel stop command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the display command is received (step S521). When the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs the display command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 92 (step S522), and ends the effect content determination process. The display command includes, for example, information indicating the type of display combination, and in the display command reception processing, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and sets necessary effect data.

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 S523). When the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus start command reception process (step S524), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus start command includes information to the effect that the bonus has started, and in the process when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and sets necessary effect data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus start command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the bonus end command is received (step S525). When the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a bonus end command reception process (step S526), and ends the effect content determination process. The bonus end command includes information indicating that the bonus has ended, and in the process when the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 acquires this information and sets necessary effect data.

On the other hand, if it is not the time when the bonus end command is received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is the time when the input state command is received (step S527). When the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process (step S528), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 101, and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, if it is not the time when the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 ends the effect content determination process. The input state command includes, for example, information on whether each operation unit such as the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is in the on-edge state or the off-edge state. Acquires this information and sets necessary production data.

[Processing when receiving a medal insertion command]
The process of receiving the medal insertion command will be described with reference to FIG. 85.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the medal insertion command is for inserting a third medal (step S541). If the sub CPU 81 determines that the third medal has been inserted, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S542.

In step S542, the sub CPU 81 instructs the end of the effect using the reel backlight. In this process, the sub CPU 81 forcibly produces a light effect after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, on condition that the insertion of the third medal is confirmed regardless of maintenance or automatic insertion. finish.

The end of the effect by the reel backlight is determined by the lamp data determination process (S472) in the command analysis process described with reference to FIG. 82, and the sub CPU 81 gives an instruction to end the effect by the reel backlight. Multiple types of effects by the reel backlight are set according to the type of small role, etc., but by forcibly ending the effect by the reel backlight, the display result is displayed to the player before the next game starts. Can be clearly displayed.

On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 does not determine that the third medal has been inserted, the sub CPU 81 ends the process at the time of receiving the medal insertion command.

[Processing when a start command is received]
The process at the time of receiving the start command will be described with reference to FIG. 86.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery process for adding the number of AT sets, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 87 (step S561). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs AT continuation grant based on the continuation rate. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty counter is "1" or more (step S562). In the present embodiment, when the first stop operation is performed on the reels other than the left reel 3L when it is not AT (ART) (the state where the push order is not notified), the AT is not given (AT is not given). Or the probability of granting is significantly reduced) Penalties will be given. The penalty counter is a counter that counts the number of games for which this penalty is applied, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 83.

At this time, if the penalty counter is "1" or more, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the penalty counter by "1" (step S563), and proceeds to step S565. On the other hand, when the penalty counter is "0", the sub CPU 81 performs a mode process described later with reference to FIG. 88 (step S564). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs an AT lottery based on the current mode.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 updates the history display pattern at the start (step S565). Specifically, the sub CPU 81 updates the winning history for 5 games displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 for one game (that is, the winning history for this game is blank-displayed). ..

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is SB (step S566). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S567, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S568. In step S567, the sub CPU 81 sets the SB identification data, and subsequently performs the process of step S568. In step S568, the sub CPU 81 performs the effect lottery process described later with reference to FIG. 90, and ends the process at the time of receiving the start command.

[Additional lottery processing for the number of AT sets]
The lottery process for adding the number of AT sets will be described with reference to FIG. 87.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the mode first hit flag is on (step S581). Here, the mode first hit flag is a flag for identifying whether or not the AT lottery based on the current mode has been won. If it is on, it indicates that the AT lottery has been won, and if it is off, it indicates that the AT lottery has been won. Indicates that it is a non-win. At this time, if the mode first hit flag is off, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S586.

On the other hand, when the mode-use first hit flag is on, the sub CPU 81 executes the AT continuation lottery with reference to the continuation rate determined at the time of the AT lottery winning (step S582). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT continuation lottery has been won, that is, whether or not the AT is continued (step S583). At this time, when continuing AT, the sub CPU 81 adds "1" to the AT set counter (step S584), and subsequently performs the process of step S586. On the other hand, when the AT is not continued, the sub CPU 81 updates the mode first hit flag to off (step S585), and subsequently performs the process of step S586.

In step S586, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the first hit flag for the winning history is on. Here, the first hit flag for the winning history is a flag for identifying whether or not the AT lottery based on the winning history between the five games has been won, and if it is on, it indicates that the winning has been won and is off. If it is, it indicates that it is not a win. At this time, if the winning history first hit flag is off, the sub CPU 81 ends the lottery process for adding the number of AT sets.

On the other hand, when the winning history first hit flag is on, the sub CPU 81 executes the AT continuous lottery with reference to the continuation rate determined at the time of the AT lottery winning (step S587). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT continuation lottery has been won, that is, whether or not the AT is continued (step S588). At this time, when continuing AT, the sub CPU 81 adds "1" to the AT set counter (step S589), adds the number of AT sets, and ends the lottery process. On the other hand, when the AT is not continued, the sub CPU 81 updates the winning history first hit flag to off (step S590), and ends the lottery process for adding the number of AT sets.

[Mode processing]
The mode processing will be described with reference to FIG. 88.

First, the sub CPU 81 is based on the set value, the current mode, the state (for example, the main RT state, the presence / absence of AT on the sub side and the presence / absence of a precursor), the on / off of the SP flag, and the internal winning combination (winning number). To determine the migration destination mode (step S611). For example, when the SP flag is off, the mode transition destination mode is determined with reference to the mode transition lottery tables shown in FIGS. 45 and 46. On the other hand, when the SP flag is on, the transition destination mode is determined with reference to the mode transition lottery tables in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B).

The mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B) is a table referred to in the premier G-ZONE in which the SP flag is on, and the SP flag shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 is off. Compared to the mode transition lottery table, the transition to the higher mode is given preferential treatment. In other words, in Premier G-ZONE, it is easy to shift to the upper mode, so the game that is preparing for ART, which tends to be monotonous, progresses with the expectation that the internal winning role that tends to shift to the upper mode will win. can do.

Next, the sub CPU 81 sets the determined migration destination mode as the current mode (step S612), and subsequently refers to the ART lottery table defined for each mode shown in FIG. 43, and refers to the current mode and the current mode. AT lottery is performed based on the internal winning combination (step S613).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery has been won (step S614). At this time, if the AT lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 ends the mode processing. On the other hand, when the AT lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 subsequently adds "1" to the AT set counter (step S615). The value to be added to the AT set counter when the AT lottery is won is not limited to "1", and may be plural.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the mode continuation rate lottery table (not shown) and determines the continuation rate based on the current mode (step S616). The continuation rate (loop rate) is set to, for example, 1%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 80%, 90% (see FIG. 60).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 updates the mode first hit flag to ON (step S617), executes the first hit processing described later with reference to FIG. 89 (step S618), and ends the mode processing.

[First hit processing]
The first hit processing will be described with reference to FIG. 89.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the precursor counter is 0 (step S631). The precursor counter defines the number of remaining games until the transition is made during ART preparation, and is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 63. When the precursor counter is 0, the sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S632. On the other hand, if the precursor counter is not 0, the sub CPU 81 ends the initial hit processing.

In step S632, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is normal or G-ZONE. Here, G-ZONE includes both G-ZONE (A) and G-ZONE (5) unless otherwise specified. The G-ZONE (A) corresponds to the period from when the ART counter becomes "0" until the RT1 transition replay or the RT operation symbol is displayed. G-ZONE (5) basically shifts from G-ZONE (A) and corresponds to 5 games, but when RT3 transition replay is displayed, G-ZONE (A) It corresponds to the period from the transition from to the RT3 transition replay.

The sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S633 when the gaming state on the sub side is normal or G-ZONE. On the other hand, when the gaming state on the sub side is not normal or G-ZONE, the sub CPU 81 ends the initial hit processing.

In step S633, the sub CPU 81 determines the number of precursor games by lottery with reference to the precursor game number lottery table, and sets the determined precursor game number in the precursor counter. Although the precursor game number lottery table is not shown, the precursor game number lottery table defines the number of precursor games in the range of, for example, 1 to 32. The precursor game number lottery table may be a separate table for the first hit and the consecutive villas. In this case, the precursor game number lottery table for the consecutive villas is a precursor game compared to the precursor game number lottery table at the first hit. It is set to a small number, and the distribution of 1 to 5 games is high at the time of consecutive villas.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ceiling counter is 200 to 1 after adding 1 to the first hit counter (step S634) (step S635). The ceiling counter is set to 1500 in step S911 of the ceiling set process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 100, when G-ZONE (5) is set in the gaming state on the sub side and the AT set counter is 0. It is a thing. This ceiling counter is cleared in step S801 of the ART start processing described later with reference to FIG. 96.

The sub CPU 81 executes the process of S636 when the ceiling counter is 200 to 1, and ends the first hit process when the ceiling counter is not 200 to 1.

In step S636, the sub CPU 81 turns on the ceiling shortening flag by lottery, and then ends the initial hit processing.

The probability that the ceiling shortening flag will be turned on is set to, for example, 50%. Of course, the probability that the ceiling shortening flag is turned on may be other than 50%, and may be 100%. When the probability that the ceiling shortening flag is turned on is 100%, the ceiling shortening slag is unconditionally turned on when the ceiling counter is 200 to 1 without drawing lots.

When the ceiling shortening flag is on, the sub CPU 81 is set to 300 in the ceiling counter in step S913 of the ceiling setting process described later with reference to FIG. 100.

[Direction lottery processing]
The effect lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 90.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a lock, that is, whether or not a short lock, a long lock, or a freeze is performed on the main side (step S651). At this time, if there is a lock, the sub CPU 81 sets the lock special effect data (step S652), and subsequently performs the process of step S653. On the other hand, when there is no lock, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S653. Whether or not there is a lock can be determined by analyzing the start command.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines the symbol table based on the symbol table lottery table (see FIGS. 53 and 54) (step S653). The design table lottery table is provided for each mode. The symbol table lottery table in each mode may further include a plurality of types according to the gaming state (see FIG. 37) on the sub side. The symbol table is listed in the left column of FIGS. 53 and 54, and is a group of combinations of symbols displayed in the effect display area 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect group table lottery table (see FIGS. 55 (A) and 55 (B)), and determines the effect group table based on the symbol table (step S654).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect lottery table (see FIGS. 56 and 57), and determines the effect number based on the effect group table (step S655).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number determined in step S655 is 2, that is, a delayed effect (step S656). The delay effect is an effect in which the start sound when the start lever 23 is operated is delayed with respect to the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As the start sound at the time of delay production, a special sound different from the start sound at the normal time is adopted.

The sub CPU 81 executes the process of step S657 when it is determined in step S656 that it is the effect number 2, and ends the effect lottery process when it is determined that it is not the effect number 2.

In step S657, the sub CPU 81 draws a lot with reference to the GOD button lottery table (see FIG. 58), rewrites the effect number, and ends the effect lottery process.

The rewriting lottery of the effect number is performed by selecting from four types of effect numbers 2, 21 to 23 as the effect after rewriting. However, when the effect number 2 (delayed effect) is won, the effect is not rewritten internally. Here, the rewriting of the effect is a pattern in which the effect of the effect number 2 is performed and the effect of being rewritten after that is additionally executed, and the effect of the effect number 2 is canceled without the effect of the effect number 2. It may include a pattern that completely rewrites the production.

[Processing when receiving reel stop command]
The processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command will be described with reference to FIG. 91.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART counter is "1" or higher (step S671). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception processing, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the processing of step S672.

In step S672, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT set counter is "1" or higher. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception processing, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the processing of step S673.

In step S673, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the left first stop is performed, that is, whether or not the first stop operation is for the left reel 3L. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception processing, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the processing of step S674.

In step S674, the sub CPU 81 adds "10" to the penalty counter, subsequently sets the penalty warning effect data (step S675), and ends the processing at the time of receiving the reel stop command.

[Processing when a display command is received]
The processing at the time of receiving the display command will be described with reference to FIG. 92.

First, the sub CPU 81 performs a winning history process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 99 (step S691). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty counter is "1" or more (step S692). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S693.

In step S693, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a special small combination. In addition, when it is called a special small role, unless otherwise specified, a cross-down special small role is also included. When the sub CPU 81 determines in step S693 that the display combination is a special small combination, the sub CPU 81 sets the GOD stage, which is a special stage, and sets the BGM corresponding to the GOD stage (step S694). , Subsequently, the process of step S695 is performed. On the other hand, when the display combination is not a special small combination, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S695.

In step S695, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is ART or ART (EG). ART is a period in which notification of the push order is generated in order to win a small winning combination and to avoid winning a fall replay (see FIG. 37). ART (EG) is an advantageous period for adding the number of sets of ART to be transferred when winning the RT4 transition replay (see FIG. 37).

In the case of ART or ART (EG), the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step 707. On the other hand, if it is not ART or ART (EG), the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S696.

In step S696, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning number is any of 14 to 21, that is, whether or not the internal winning combination is a duplicate winning of RT4 transition replay, RT2 confirmed replay, and RT2 transition replay. .. At this time, if the winning number is any one of 14 to 21, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S697. On the other hand, when the winning number is neither 14 to 21, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S702.

In step S697, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT4 transition lip. At this time, if the display combination is the RT4 transition lip, the sudden ART start processing described later with reference to FIG. 93 is performed (step S698), and the background color change flag is updated to on (step S699). .. By these processes, the gaming state of the sub side is shifted to ART (EG), and the background color is changed to notify that the gaming state of the sub side is shifted to ART (EG). That is, the sudden ART is an ART (EG) that enters from a non-AT state (a state in which the push order is not notified) without a precursor game. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S700. On the other hand, when the display combination is not the RT4 transition lip, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S700.

In step S700, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT2 transition lip. At this time, if the display combination is the RT2 transition lip, the hit-time processing described later with reference to FIG. 94 is performed (step S701), and the display command reception processing is terminated. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the game state on the sub side during ART preparation, and ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command. Here, the end is the transition to the ART preparation without the precursor game. On the other hand, if the display combination is not the RT2 transition lip, the processing at the time of receiving the display command is terminated.

In step S702, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT3 transition lip. At this time, if the display combination is the RT3 transition lip, the ART start processing described later with reference to FIG. 96 is performed (step S703), and the display command reception processing is terminated. That is, the sub CPU 81 sets the game state on the sub side to ART, and ends the processing at the time of receiving the display command. On the other hand, if the display combination is not the RT3 transition lip, the process of step S704 is performed.

In step S704, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is G-ZONE (A). At this time, when the gaming state on the sub side is G-ZONE (A), the process during G-ZONE (A) described later with reference to FIG. 97 is performed (step S705), and the process at the time of receiving the display command is performed. To finish. On the other hand, if it is not G-ZONE (A), the counting process described later with reference to FIG. 95 is performed (step S706). In this process, various counters such as ceiling counters, precursor counters, and ART counters are updated, and the number of ART reservations, stages, BGM, and the like are determined. Here, the G-ZONE (A) is in a state in which there is no notification of the pressing order from the time when the ART counter becomes "0" until the RT1 transition replay or the RT operation symbol is displayed. When the process of step S706 is completed, the process at the time of receiving the display command is terminated.

In step S707, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is ART. At this time, if the gaming state on the sub side is ART, the ART during display processing described later with reference to FIG. 98 is performed (step S708), and the display command reception processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the gaming state on the sub side is not ART, that is, if it is ART (EG), the process of step S709 is performed.

In step S709, when the gaming state on the sub side is ART (EG), the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT3 transition lip. At this time, if the display combination is the RT3 transition lip, ART is set in the game state on the sub side (step S710), and then the sub CPU 81 turns off the background color change flag (step S711). Ends processing when a display command is received. That is, the sub CPU 81 notifies by the background color that the gaming state on the sub side has changed from ART (EG) to ART. On the other hand, if the display combination is not the RT3 transition lip, the processing at the time of receiving the display command is terminated.

[Processing at the start of sudden ART]
With reference to FIG. 93, the process at the start of the sudden ART, that is, the process at the start of the ART (EG) that enters from the state where the push order is not notified will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 clears the ceiling counter and the precursor counter, and turns off the SP flag (step S731). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART game number distribution lottery table (see FIG. 42), determines the number of ART games based on the winning combination, and sets the number in the ART counter (step S732).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the first hit counter is "1" (step S733). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S736. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the consecutive villa counter (step S734), clears the first hit determination counter (step S735), and subsequently performs the process of step S736.

In step S736, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the gaming state on the sub side is normal or G-ZONE. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S739. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART start stage lottery table (see FIG. 47) to determine the stage (step S737), and the special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49) and BGM priority. With reference to the degree table (see FIG. 48) and the reproduction timing lottery table (see FIG. 51), the BGM during ART is determined (step S738), and then the process of step S739 is performed.

In step S739, the sub CPU 81 sets the game state on the sub side to ART (EG), and ends the process at the start of the sudden ART.

[Processing at the end]
With reference to FIG. 94, the process at the time of hitting, that is, the process at the start of preparing for ART to enter without a precursory game will be described.

First, the sub CPU 81 clears the ceiling counter and the precursor counter, and turns off the SP flag (step S751). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets ART preparation in the game state on the sub side (step S752), refers to the mode continuation rate lottery table (not shown), and determines the continuation rate based on the current mode (step S752). Step S753).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns on the mode-use first hit flag (step S754), and subsequently determines whether or not the first hit counter is "1" (step S755). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S758. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the consecutive villa counter (step S756), clears the first hit determination counter (step S757), and subsequently performs the process of step S758.

In step S758, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART start stage lottery table (see FIG. 47) to determine the stage, and also determines the special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49), the BGM priority table (see FIG. 48), and the reproduction. With reference to the timing lottery table (see FIG. 51), the BGM during ART is determined (step S759), and the end-time processing is terminated.

[Count processing]
The counting process will be described with reference to FIG. 95.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the precursor counter is "0" (step S771). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S781. On the other hand, when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the precursor counter by "1" (step S772).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the precursor counter is “0” (step S773). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S781. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets ART preparation in progress in the gaming state on the sub side (step S734).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the first hit counter is "1" (step S775). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S778. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the consecutive villa counter (step S776), clears the first hit determination counter (step S777), and subsequently performs the process of step S778.

In step S778, the sub CPU 81 determines the number of ART reserved games, subsequently determines the stage and the BGM during ART (step S779, step S780), and ends the counting process. The number of ART reserved games is the number of games set in the ART counter at the start of ART. Refer to the game number distribution lottery table (see FIGS. 41 and 42), and based on the winning combination, 50 games, 100 games, and 200 games. Determined from within the game (step S778). The stage is determined with reference to the ART start stage lottery table (see FIG. 47) (step S779). The BGM during ART is determined with reference to a special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49), a BGM priority table (see FIG. 48), and a reproduction timing lottery table (see FIG. 51) (step S780).

In step S781, the sub CPU 81 subtracts "1" from the ceiling counter and determines whether or not the ceiling counter is "0" (step S782). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the counting process. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the AT set counter (step S783) and performs the process of step S784.

In step S784, the sub CPU 81 determines the continuation rate based on the current mode with reference to the mode continuation rate lottery table (not shown), and subsequently turns on the mode first hit flag (step S785).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the first hit processing described above with reference to FIG. 89, and ends the counting processing.

[Processing at ART start]
The ART start time processing will be described with reference to FIG. 96.

First, the sub CPU 81 clears the ceiling counter and the precursor counter, turns off the SP flag (step S801), and then sets the gaming state on the sub side to ART preparation (step S802).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets the number of ART reserved games determined in S778 in the count process of FIG. 95 in the ART counter (step S803). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the AT set counter (step S804), and ends the ART start processing.

[Processing during G-ZONE (A)]
The process during G-ZONE (A) will be described with reference to FIG. 97.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT set counter is "1" or higher (step S821). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a stock of ART. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S825. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the premier G-ZONE transition lottery table (see FIG. 60), determines whether or not to win based on the winning combination (step S822), and performs the process of step S823.

Here, the premier G-ZONE is a zone in which a mode transition lottery is performed with reference to the mode transition lottery table (see FIG. 61), and is a zone in which mode promotion can be expected. Since the higher the mode is, the higher the ART winning probability is, the higher the mode, the higher the expectation of winning the ART.

The process of step S821 may be omitted. That is, it is not always necessary that the AT set counter is 1 or more (there is a stock of AT) as a condition for performing the premier G-ZONE transition lottery.

In step S823, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the premier G-ZONE transition lottery has been won. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S825. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the G-ZONESP counter (step S824) and performs the process of step S825.

The G-ZONESP counter defines the number of games of the premier G-ZONE, and the premier G-ZONE gaming state continues until the value of the G-ZONESP counter becomes "0". In this embodiment, the maximum value of the G-ZONESP counter is 32. However, the maximum value of the G-ZONESP counter is not limited to "32", and of course, it is not always necessary to set the upper limit of the G-ZONESP counter.

The lottery for transition to Premier G-ZONE is performed on condition that there is stock of ART (steps S821 to S824), but in this case, it is suggested to the player that there is stock of ART, and the premiere is also performed. The transition to G-ZONE can be expected to increase the number of consecutive villas in ART.

However, the lottery for transition to Premier G-ZONE does not necessarily have to be conditional on ART stock. For example, if you move to Premier G-ZONE when there is no stock, if it becomes easier to win ART due to the promotion of the mode in Premier G-ZONE, it is possible to pull back ART immediately after the end of ART. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In step S825, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is an RT1 transition replay or an RT operation symbol. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the main RT state shifts to the RT1 gaming state, and determines whether or not the sub-side gaming state shifts from the G-ZONE (A) to the G-ZONE (5). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the process during G-ZONE (A). On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets G-ZONE (5) (step S826) and performs the process of step S827. Here, the G-ZONE (5) is in a state in which there is no notification of the push order that shifts from the G-ZONE (A) and continues for five games.

In step S827, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT set counter is “1” or more. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the ceiling setting process described later with reference to FIG. 100 (step S828), and ends the process during G-ZONE (A). On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S829.

In step S829, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the G-ZONESP counter is "1" or higher. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state on the sub side to the premier G-ZONE. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the process during G-ZONE (A). On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the G-ZONE SP counter, turns on the SP flag (step S830), changes the value of the precursor counter to 5, (step S831), and G-ZONE. (A) End the middle process.

[Processing during ART display]
The processing at the time of display during ART will be described with reference to FIG. 98.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is the RT4 transition lip (step S851). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S852, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S855.

In step S852, the sub CPU 81 adds 1 to the AT set counter, sets ART (EG) in the game state on the sub side (step S853), turns on the background color change flag (step S854), and displays during ART. End the time processing. That is, by changing the background color, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is ART (EG). Further, in the ART (EG) (RT4 gaming state), since the addition of the number of sets of ART is given preferential treatment, it is possible to notify the player of the expectation of the addition of the number of sets by the background color of the effect display area 5a.

In step S855, the sub CPU 81 subtracts 1 from the AT set counter, and subsequently performs the process of step S856.

In step S856, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT counter is "0", that is, whether or not to terminate ART. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S857, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the ART during display process.

In step S857, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT set counter is "1" or higher. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S858, and when NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S860.

In step S858, the sub CPU 81 determines the number of precursor games by lottery, and sets the determined number of precursor games in the precursor counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 adds "1" to the consecutive villa counter (step S859), and subsequently performs the process of step S860. The consecutive villa counter is referred to, for example, when the BGM is changed when the number of sets of ART is added (see FIG. 48) or for displaying the number of consecutive villas in the effect display area 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5. Even if there is no value in the AT set counter, the first hit within a predetermined number of games may be treated as a consecutive villa.

In step S860, the sub CPU 81 is set in the G-ZONE (A), and the process during ART display is terminated. When the display combination is RT0 replay or RT1 replay, G-ZONE (5) is set instead of G-ZONE (A). That is, when the fall replay is won without following the push order navigation, the main RT state is set to RT0 or RT1, so G-ZONE (5) is set to the game state on the sub side.

[Winning history processing]
The winning history processing will be described with reference to FIG. 99.

First, the sub CPU 81 updates the winning history data based on the display combination and the SB identification data (step S881). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the SB identification data is set (step S882). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the SB identification data (step S883), and subsequently performs the process of step S884. On the other hand, when this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S884.

In step S884, the sub CPU 81 refers to the symbol pattern selection table (see FIG. 36) and the symbol pattern table (see FIG. 38), and selects a symbol pattern based on the game state and the display combination (or winning combination) on the sub side. do. Here, the gaming states on the sub side are classified into "A" and "B" described in the symbol pattern selection table (see FIG. 36).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the penalty counter is "1" or more (step S885). If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the winning history process, and if NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S886.

In step S886, the sub CPU 81 updates the history code (for the past 5 games) based on the selected symbol pattern and display combination. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 sets "18" as the initial value of the condition code (step S887).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 compares the condition (content) defined by the condition code table (see FIG. 39) with the history code (step S888), and determines whether or not they match (step S888). At this time, if the winning history corresponding to the condition code and the history code match, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S892, and if they do not match, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs step S890. Is processed. In step S890, the sub CPU 81 subtracts the condition code by "1", and subsequently determines whether or not the condition code is "0" (step S891). At this time, if the condition code is "0", the sub CPU 81 ends the winning history processing, and if the condition code is not "0", the sub CPU 81 performs the processing of step S888.

In step S892, the sub CPU 81 refers to the winning history AT lottery table (see FIG. 40), and performs AT lottery based on the condition code. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery has been won (step S893). At this time, if the AT lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S894, and if the AT lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 returns the process to step S890.

In step S894, the sub CPU 81 adds "1" to the AT set counter. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines the continuation rate based on the condition code with reference to the winning history continuation rate lottery table (not shown) (step S895), and updates the winning history first hit flag to ON. (Step S896).

Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the first hit processing described above with reference to FIG. 89 (step S897), and returns the processing to step S890.

In this winning history processing, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly collates the condition codes from the condition code 18 to the condition code 1, and when it is determined in step S891 that the condition code is "0", all the conditions are satisfied. It is determined that the collation against the code is completed, and the winning history processing is completed.

[Ceiling set processing]
The ceiling setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 100.

First, the sub CPU 81 sets "1500" in the ceiling counter (step S911), and subsequently performs the process of step S912. The value set in the ceiling counter is not limited to "1500" and may be set as appropriate.

In step S912, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ceiling shortening flag is on. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the ceiling setting process, and when YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S913. The ceiling shortening flag is turned on on condition that the value of the ceiling counter is 200 or less (excluding 0) in step S636 of the first hit processing described above with reference to FIG. 89.

In step S913, the sub CPU 81 sets the ceiling counter to "300", then turns off the ceiling shortening flag (step S914), and ends the ceiling setting process.

If you win the AT lottery just before the ceiling, you cannot usually benefit from the ART by reaching the ceiling, but by adopting the ceiling shortening flag, you can expect to benefit from the ceiling ART again. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation due to winning the AT lottery immediately before the ceiling and improve the interest of the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the feeling of disgust in the precursory effect until the transition to the ART by the AT winning immediately before the ceiling and the effect during the preparation for the ART, and to reduce the discomfort that can be felt in the subsequent game.

[Processing when input status command is received]
The processing at the time of receiving the input state command will be described with reference to FIG. 101.

First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the usage condition of the GOD button 46 is satisfied (step S931), and if the condition is satisfied, the GOD button 46 is turned on (step S932), and then the process of step S933 is performed. I do. That is, by turning on the GOD button 46, it is notified that the operation of the GOD button 46 is effective. On the other hand, if the condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S933.

Here, the usage condition of the GOD button 46 is one of the following (1) and (2).
(1) The effect determined in step S655 of FIG. 90 or the effect rewritten in step S657 is the effect numbers 22 and 23, and the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R is performed after the effect is determined. (2) From winning a special small role to receiving the third medal insertion command

In step S933, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not an effective operation has been performed on the GOD button 46. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the input state command reception process, and when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S934.

In step S934, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number is "22". That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect is to reproduce the start sound at the time of the delay effect of the start sound after the lighting / operation of the GOD button 46. If this determination is NO, the process of step S936 is performed. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 resets the sound data of the start sound (step S935), and ends the processing at the time of receiving the input state command. In this way, by operating the GOD button 46 to generate the start sound at the time of the delay effect of the start sound, it is possible to reconfirm that the delay effect has occurred.

In step S936, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect number is "23". That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the effect is such that the GOD button 46 is turned on and freezes after being operated. If this determination is NO, the process of step S938 is performed. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 instructs the switching of the effect (step S937), and ends the processing at the time of receiving the input state command. In this way, by generating a freeze by operating the GOD button 46, there is a possibility that the GOD button 46 develops into a freeze and wins a special small role, not just for confirming the delay effect. You will be able to have expectations. Therefore, by increasing the player's expectation for the GOD button production, it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In step S938, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is a special small combination. If this determination is NO, the processing at the time of receiving the input status command is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 refers to the flash lottery table at the time of GOD winning (see FIG. 59), sets the lamp data based on the continuation rate of ART (step S939), and receives the input state command. End the time processing.

The flash lottery table at the time of GOD winning defines the flash pattern of the lamp 14 when a special small winning combination is won (GOD symbols are aligned). In this GOD winning flash lottery table, the higher the continuation rate (loop rate), the easier it is to select the higher lamp data (the one with the larger number). Therefore, it is possible to expect that a flash pattern that is likely to have a high continuation rate will occur, and to predict the continuation rate from the generated flash pattern and enjoy it.

[Effect of embodiment]
According to the pachi-slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect executed in the backlight is compulsory when the automatic insertion of medals at the time of replay winning is completed when the payout of the amount of medals according to the winning combination is completed. Is terminated. Therefore, until the variable display of a plurality of symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R where the next unit game is started is started, the effect on the backlight is finished, so that the reels 3L, 3C, 3R It is possible to clearly display the stopped-displayed symbol. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to perform the effect by the backlight even at the time of winning a prize such as a small winning combination while ensuring the visibility of the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R which are stopped and displayed.

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

For example, in the above embodiment, only SB (ordinary bonus) is provided as a bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various special bonuses such as RB or CB and various special bonuses such as BB or MB are continuously provided. An actuating device or the like may be provided.

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

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R reel 5 Liquid crystal display 5c Winning history display area 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 71 Main control circuit 31 Main CPU
32 Main ROM
33 Main RAM
46 GOD button 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine provided with variable display means capable of variablely displaying a plurality of identification information, and capable of deriving a result display by stopping the variable display after performing variable display by the variable display means.
A lock execution means that can execute a lock that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time,
Equipped with an image display means capable of displaying an image,
The lock executing means is started following the first period in the first period started when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is compared with the second period in which the lock can be executed. It is possible to execute the lock with a high probability.
The image display means can display a specific image in the first period.
The second period is a period in which the lock can be executed with a lower probability than the first period, which is started after the display of the specific image is completed.
The lock includes at least a first lock and a second lock.
A third period is provided as a period different from the first period and the second period.
In the third period, the first lock can be generated, but in the first period and the second period, the generation of the first lock is suppressed.
In the first period, the second period, and the third period, the result display can be derived at least once.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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