JP5789025B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine, it is generally performed to attract a player's interest in a bonus gaming state in which a bonus is activated. As a result, the player's interest has been lost in game states other than the bonus game state.

  Therefore, in recent years, in order to improve the interest of the player in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state, an AT (assist time) for notifying an internal winning combination is granted on condition that a predetermined internal winning combination is won. A gaming machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a gaming machine, the game is advanced with the expectation that a predetermined internal winning combination will be won.

  In addition to ATs, there is also a gaming machine equipped with a so-called ART that gives RT (replay time) where replay is won with high probability (see, for example, Patent Document 2). As a gaming machine equipped with an ART, a game machine that outputs different BGM during ART and during non-ART and suggests that it is in ART as a gaming state advantageous to the player has been proposed (for example, patents). Reference 3).

  Here, since there is a possibility that the player is bored with one type of BGM in ART, it is conceivable to set a plurality of types of BGM. Similarly, if the number of ART games is one, there is a possibility that the player will get bored. Therefore, it is conceivable to set a plurality of types of ART games.

  When multiple types of BGM are set, it is also conceivable that the distribution probabilities of the multiple types of BGM are varied from the multiple types of BGM to the ART at the time of first hit and the ART at the time of extended play.

  However, if the distribution probability of multiple types of BGM is different between the ART at the time of first hit and the ART at the time of the retreat, depending on the type of BGM before the notification about the ART is performed on the liquid crystal display device etc. There is a possibility that the player may recognize whether the ART at the time of the first hit is the ART at the time of the retreat.

  In addition, when multiple types of BGM are set, the distribution probability of multiple types of BGM may be varied depending on the number of ART games. In this case, too, notification of ART is given by a liquid crystal display device or the like depending on the type of BGM. There is a risk that the number of ART games may be recognized by the player prior to being played.

JP 2007-29643 A JP 2001-120707 A JP 2010-51492 A

  In the present invention, when multiple types of BGM in an AT are set, depending on the type of BGM, it is not possible to easily determine whether it is an AT at the time of first hit or an AT at the time of extended play, or the number of AT games It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

(I) a plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Provided in correspondence with a plurality of gaming states including at least a replay low probability gaming state with a low replay winning probability in which a unit game can be performed without inserting a game medium and a replay high probability gaming state with a high winning probability of the replay. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with reference to an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state among the plurality of internal lottery tables
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, and receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player; ,
In response to the output of the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the symbol display on the symbol display means;
An AT that performs notification of assist information related to the stop operation of the plurality of stop operation means for winning the specific combination when winning a specific combination of the plurality of combinations, under a predetermined condition AT grant means for granting when satisfying,
AT set number counting means for adding the AT set number when the AT is given by the AT grant means and subtracting the AT set number when the AT is executed;
ART starting means for starting the replay high-probability gaming state and the AT that is the AT through the replay low-probability gaming state and the AT being prepared for the ART;
ART game number selection means for selecting an ART game number when executing the ART from a plurality of ART game numbers that are the number of games for executing the notification of the assist information when the ART is executed;
Informing means for informing the predetermined information for displaying a transition symbol combination for shifting the gaming state from the replay low probability gaming state to the replay high probability gaming state, and the assist information in the AT;
BGM output means for outputting BGM upon start of the ART preparation;
BGM selection means for selecting a BGM to be output by the BGM output means from a plurality of predetermined BGMs;
BGM output control means for performing control to output the BGM selected by the BGM selection means from the BGM output means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The ART game number selection means is:
In the replay low probability gaming state, when the number of AT sets counted by the AT set number counting means is zero, when the first hit AT assigned by the AT granting means is executed, and the replay low probability gaming Granted by the AT granting unit when the AT set number counted by the AT set number counting unit is 1 or more in the state, or when the ART is being prepared or at the ART When one of the plurality of ART games is selected with a different probability, the number of ART games is selected at the time of executing the Renso ART corresponding to the AT,
The plurality of BGMs are selected from the first BGM selected only when a specific ART game number is selected by the ART game number selection means, and any ART game number of the plurality of ART game numbers is selected. A second BGM that can be selected in common when
The BGM output control means, when executing the AT assigned by the AT grant means, if the specific ART game number is selected by the ART game number selection means, the second game during the ART preparation. A gaming machine, wherein BGM is output from the BGM output means, and control for outputting the first BGM from the BGM output means in the ART is executed.
(II) The gaming machine of (I),
When the BGM output control means executes the AT assigned by the AT grant means in the replay low-probability gaming state from the end of the ART until the predetermined number of games elapses, the ART game number selection means performs the identification. When the number of ART games is selected, the second BGM is output from the BGM output means during the ART preparation, and the first BGM is output from the BGM output means in the ART. It is characterized by.
(1) A plurality of symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later, display windows 21L, 21C, 21R described later) capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols,
A replay low-probability gaming state (for example, RT1) with a low replay winning probability in which a unit game can be performed without inserting a game medium (for example, a medal), and a replay high-probability gaming state (for example, RT3) with a high winning probability for the replay. Among a plurality of internal lottery tables provided corresponding to a plurality of gaming states including at least a gaming state), and refer to the internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state to obtain an internal winning combination from the plurality of combinations. Internal winning combination determining means for determining (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later);
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 receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player. For example, a stop switch 7S) described later,
Stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later) for stopping the change display of symbols on the symbol display means in response to the output of the stop command signal;
Stop of the plurality of stop operation means for winning the specific combination when winning a specific combination (for example, 15 small combination described below, upper replay, middle replay) AT giving means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) for giving an AT for performing notification of assist information (for example, the pressing order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R) regarding an operation;
AT set number counting means for adding the AT set number when the AT is given by the AT giving means, and subtracting the AT set number when the AT is executed (for example, sub-control circuit 72, AT set described later, AT set) Counter)
ART starting means for starting the replay high-probability gaming state and the AT, which is the AT, while the replay low-probability gaming state and the AT is being prepared. )When,
Select the number of ART games when the ART is executed from a plurality of ART games (for example, 50 games, 100 games, or 200 games) that are the number of games for which the assist information is notified when the ART is executed. ART game number selection means (for example, sub-control circuit 72 described later),
Predetermined information for displaying a transition symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to RT2 transition lip and RT3 transition lip) for transitioning the gaming state from the replay low probability gaming state to the replay high probability gaming state (for example, stop) Notification means (for example, sub-control circuit 72 to be described later) for notifying the assist information in the AT and the assist information in the AT.
BGM output means (for example, speakers 9L and 9R) for outputting BGM upon start of the ART preparation;
BGM selection means (for example, sub-control circuit 72 described later) for selecting a BGM to be output from the BGM output means from a plurality of predetermined BGMs (for example, dedicated to Olympus 100, Olympos (1), Poseidon),
BGM output control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 72 described later) that performs control to output the BGM selected by the BGM selection means from the BGM output means;
A gaming machine (for example, pachislot 1) equipped with
The plurality of ART game numbers includes a first ART game number (for example, 100 games) and a second ART game number (for example, 50 games) that is smaller than the first ART game number. ,
The ART game number selection means is:
In the replay low probability gaming state, when the number of AT sets counted by the AT set number counting means is zero, the second number of ART games is executed when the first hit AT assigned by the AT giving means is executed. It is easier to select the first ART game number than
In the replay low-probability gaming state, the AT is assigned to the AT when the number of AT sets counted by the AT set number counting means is 1 or more, or the AT is granted during the ART preparation or the ART. When executing the extended ART corresponding to the AT given by the means, it is easier to select the second ART game number than the first ART game number,
The plurality of BGMs are selected only when the first ART game number is selected by the ART game number selection means, for example, only for the Olympus 100, and by the AT game number selection means. A second BGM (eg, Olympus (1)) that can be selected when the second ART game number is selected;
The BGM output means executes the AT assigned by the AT grant means in the replay low-probability gaming state until a predetermined number of games (for example, the number of precursor games, 32 games) has elapsed since the end of the ART. If the first ART game number is selected by the AT game number selection means, the second BGM is output from the BGM output means during the ART preparation, and the first BGM is output to the BGM in the ART. A game machine characterized by executing control to be output from an output means.

  According to the gaming machine of (1), it is easy to select the first ART game number when executing the first hit ART, and it is easy to select the second ART game number when executing the extended play ART. Includes a first BGM that is selected only when the number of ART games is the first number of ART games, and a second BGM that can be selected when the number of ART games is the second number of ART games. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the number of ART games when executing an AT assigned in the replay low probability gaming state from the end of the AT to the elapse of a predetermined number of games (for example, the digestion of the maximum number of precursor games) is the first ART. In the case of the number of games, the second BMG that is output when the number of ART games is small during ART preparation is output, and when the number of ART games is larger than the second number of ART games during ART The first BGM is output. Thus, since the BGM being prepared for ART is different from the number of ART games actually executed, it is difficult to recognize the number of ART games. Also, since the first ART game number is easy to select at the time of the first hit ART, the second ART game number is easy to select at the time of the consecutive resort ART, so the BGM in the ART preparation is set as the second BGM, If the BGM is the first BGM, it is difficult to determine whether the ART to be executed this time is the first hit ART or the art of a villa. Therefore, before being notified of the transition to ART depending on the type of BGM, the player recognizes whether it is ART for the first time or ART at the time of extended resort, or recognizes the number of ART games. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, when multiple types of BGM in an AT are set, depending on the type of BGM, whether it is an ART at the time of the first hit or an ART at the time of extended play, or the number of ART games can be easily made It can be made indistinguishable.

It is a figure which shows the function 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 conditions etc. regarding the transition transition of the game state of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a liquid crystal display device. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in a 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. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between an internal winning combination and a winning combination according to a stop operation order. It is a symbol arrangement table. It is an internal winning table for a general gaming state (RT0). It is an internal winning table for RT1 gaming state. It is an internal winning table for RT2 gaming state. It is an internal winning table for RT3 gaming state. It is an internal winning table for RT4 gaming state. It is a figure which shows an 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 an internal winning combination storing area. It is a figure which shows a symbol code storage area. It is a figure which shows a display combination storage area. It is a figure which shows the pressing order storage area. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement stop button storage area. It is a figure which shows a game state flag storage area. (A) is a reel lock lottery table, and (B) is a freeze lottery table. (A) is a stop table for the first left stop, and (B) is a stop table for the first right stop. It is a figure which shows a drawing priority order data storage area. It is a priority table. It is a rotation stop initial setting table. It is a figure which shows a drawing priority order table selection table. It is a symbol pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows description 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 histories. It is an ART game number distribution lottery table (at the time of first hit). It is an ART game number distribution lottery table (at the time of consecutive resorts). It is an ART lottery table. It is a figure which shows description of a mode. It is a mode transfer lottery table. It is a mode transfer lottery table. It is an ART start stage lottery table. It is a BGM priority table. It is a special BGM lottery table. It is a time chart for demonstrating special BGM. It is a reproduction | regeneration timing lottery table. It is a time chart for demonstrating special BGM. It is a symbol table lottery table in mode 1. It is a symbol table lottery table in mode 2. It is a production group table 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 a prize. It is a premier G-ZONE transition lottery table. It is a mode transfer lottery table. It is a main flowchart which shows the main processes which a main CPU performs. It is a main flowchart which shows a medal reception / start check process. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process. It is a main flowchart which shows a lock lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing priority order storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a drawing priority order table selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol code storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a priority drawing-in control process. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus completion | finish check process. It is a flowchart which shows a bonus action check process. It is a flowchart which shows the interruption process by control of main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of power-on by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the lamp | ramp control task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the sound control task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the mother task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main board | substrate communication task by control of sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the animation task by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the production content determination process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of medal insertion reception by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start command reception by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the number of AT sets by the control of a sub CPU and lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows the mode process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the initial hit process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the effect lottery process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the reel stop command reception by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of display command reception by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of collision ART start by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a collision by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the count process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of ART start by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process during G-ZONE (A) by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of ART display by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the winning history process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ceiling setting process by control of a sub CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of input state command reception by control of a sub CPU.

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

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

  The internal winning combination determining means (main CPU 31 described later) performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines the internal winning combination. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along an after-mentioned effective line (center line of reference numeral 8 in FIG. 6) is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which medals are paid out, replays, etc. are given to the player, and those other than so-called “losing”. Yes.

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

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

  The reel stop control means displays the symbol combination as much as possible along the effective line using the specified time when an internal winning combination permitting display of the symbol combination related to winning is determined. Thus, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. On the other hand, for combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated so that they are not displayed along the effective line using the specified time. To stop.

  Thus, when all the rotations of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, the winning determination means (main CPU 31 described later) determines whether the combination of symbols displayed along the active line is related to winning. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the prize is related to a prize, a bonus such as a medal payout is given to the player. A series of flows as described above is performed as one game (unit game) in the pachislot 1.

  In the present embodiment, the first stop operation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) 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. In addition, stop control associated with the first stop operation is referred to as first stop, and stop control associated with the second stop operation and third stop operation is referred to as second stop and third stop, respectively.

  Further, in the pachislot 1, various effects are performed 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 above-described series of flows.

  When the start lever 6 is operated by the player, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number is extracted, the effect content determining means (sub-CPU 81 described later) determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination.

  When the effect contents are determined, the effect execution means (the liquid crystal display device 5 described later, the speakers 9L and 9R described later), when the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R The execution of the performance is advanced in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation is stopped or when the determination of the presence or absence of a prize is made. As described above, in the pachislot 1, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided and the player's interest is improved.

<Transition of gaming state>
The pachi-slot 1 according to the present embodiment shifts to a main RT state that is advantageous to the player, or notifies the order of a stop operation for winning an internal winning combination that maintains the main RT state that is advantageous to the player. Assist time) and ART (assist replay time). Even if the extracted random numbers are the same, the internal winning combination to be determined is different, and even if they are the same internal winning combination, the winning probability is Includes multiple main RT states that may be different.

  Here, in the present embodiment, “AT” is a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R for winning a specific combination (15 small combinations, upper replay, middle replay, RT2 transition replay, or RT3 transition replay). “ART” is a state or period that is “AT” and has a high replay winning probability.

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

  In each of the RT0 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state, the probability that a privilege such as re-game activation is given to the player is different. That is, upper replays 1 to 9 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “upper lip”), middle replays 1 to 27 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “middle lip”) in which benefits such as re-game activation are given to the player, Special replays 1 to 40 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “special lip”), RT0 transition replays 1 to 9 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT0 transition lip”), RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 (hereinafter collectively referred to) RT2 transfer replay 1 to 36 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT2 transfer lip”), RT2 fixed replays 1 to 33 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT2 fixed lip”), RT3 transfer Replays 1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT3 transition lip”), RT4 transition replays 1 to 92 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “RT4 transition lip”, upper lip to RT4 transition lip) The probability of that Replay ") is determined as an internal winning combination are different from each other. In addition, in FIG. 9 mentioned later, upper stage replay 1-9 is upper stage lip 1-9, middle stage replay 1-27 is middle stage lip 1-27, special replay 1-40 is special lip 1-40, and RT0 transfer. Replays 1-9 are RT0 transition replies 1-9, RT1 transition replays 1-27 are RT1 transition replies 1-27, RT2 transition replays 1-36 are RT2 transition replies 1-36, and RT2 fixed replays 1-33 RT2 fixed replies 1-33, RT3 transition replies 1-3 are abbreviated as RT3 transition replies 1-3, and RT4 transition replies 1-92 are abbreviated as RT4 transition lips 1-92, respectively. Also in FIGS. 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, the upper replay, middle replay, special replay, RT0 transition replay, RT1 transition replay, RT2 transition replay, RT2 fixed replay, and RT3 transition replay are also performed. In addition, when a number is added to each of the RT4 transition replays, "Replay" is abbreviated as "Lip".

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is the lowest in the RT0 gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state is the next lowest, and the RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are the highest. In the following description, 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 of the low probability of replay. The RT3 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state may be a high RT gaming state, and this high RT gaming state is advantageous to the player because of the high probability of replay. Also, the RT1 gaming state may be referred to as a replay low probability gaming state, the RT2 gaming state may be referred to as a midway gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state may be referred to as a replay high probability gaming state. The RT4 gaming state may be referred to as a special replay high probability gaming state. In the present embodiment, the halfway gaming state is only the RT2 gaming state, but a plurality of halfway gaming states may be provided. For example, when the RT0 gaming state is defined as a replay low probability gaming state and the RT3 gaming state is defined as a replay high probability gaming state, the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state are defined as halfway gaming states. In addition, the state of the mid-game state 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 accidental transition from a state with a low replay probability to a state with a high replay probability. Therefore, the level of the replay probability in the midway game state may be set as appropriate.

2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining the transition transition of the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 2, the transition condition 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 that the RT0 transition lip may win are the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state.

  In addition, the transition condition to the RT1 gaming state is that an RT operation symbol to be described later is displayed or that the RT1 transition lip is awarded. The RT action symbol is a combination of symbols that may be displayed depending on the order of the player's stop operation (push order) and the timing of the stop operation 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 transition condition to the RT2 gaming state is that the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 confirmation lip is awarded. The gaming state that may shift to the RT2 gaming state, that is, the gaming state in which the RT2 transition lip or RT2 finalized lip may win is the RT1 gaming state.

  The transition condition to the RT3 gaming state is that the RT3 transition lip is awarded. The gaming states that may shift to the RT3 gaming state, that is, the gaming states that the RT3 transition lip may win are the RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state.

  In addition, the transition condition to the RT4 gaming state is that the RT4 transition lip wins. The gaming states that may shift to the RT4 gaming state, that is, the gaming states that the RT4 transition lip may win are the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state. In addition, the transition condition from the RT4 gaming state to another gaming state is that the RT3 transition lip wins or the RT action symbol is displayed. Here, as will be described later, a stop operation may be notified in the RT4 gaming state, 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 transition from the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state to the RT4 gaming state is extremely low, the transition from the RT1 gaming state to the RT2 gaming state is followed by the transition to the RT3 gaming state. There is a need. In other words, it is necessary to win the RT2 transition lip in the RT1 gaming state.

(RT1 transfer lip)
There is a possibility that the RT1 transition lip is won when a data pointer 12 described later is determined as an internal winning combination in the RT3 gaming state. Specifically, in the RT3 gaming state, the RT1 transition lip is awarded only when the internal winning combination is determined and the order of the player's stop operation matches the predetermined stop operation order (see FIG. 9 data pointer (internal winning combination) 12). This RT1 transition lip falls from an RT3 gaming state with a high replay winning probability to an RT1 gaming state with a low replay winning probability. The stop operation order in which the RT1 transition lip wins is the first stop on the left, and when the ART (see FIG. 37) is in progress, the order of the stop operation to avoid winning the RT1 transition lip is notified.

(RT2 transition lip, RT2 confirmation lip)
Here, the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 confirmation lip will be described. In the RT1 gaming state, when the data pointers 4 to 7 and 14 to 18 described later are determined as the internal winning combination, there is a possibility that the RT2 transition lip or the RT2 confirmation lip will win. Specifically, in the RT1 gaming state, the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 finalized lip are determined as an internal winning combination, and only when the stop operation order of the player matches the predetermined stop operation order. Win a prize. FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operation in which the RT2 transition lip and the RT2 confirmation lip are won. In order to notify the player of the order of the stop operation in which such RT2 transition lip or RT2 confirmation lip is won, the pachislot 1 may notify the order of the stop operation. By receiving such 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, if the first stop operation is a stop operation for the left reel 3L, the RT2 transition lip is awarded. There is no. In the pachi-slot 1, the player may be notified of the order of the stop operation, but the stop operation for the reels 3C and 3R other than the left reel 3L as the first stop operation in a state where the stop operation is not notified. Is performed, a penalty (penalty) for notifying the order of the stop operation is given. Therefore, the player performs 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 does not basically occur (unless the penalty is ignored) in a state where the stop operation is not notified.

(RT3 transfer lip)
As a result of playing the game 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) even if transitioning to the RT2 gaming state, RT2 It is necessary to win RT3 transition lip in the gaming state. However, RT3 transfer lip is awarded only when the order of the player's stop operation is appropriate in the same way as RT2 transfer lip (see 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 the 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 gaming state. Therefore, even if the penalty is ignored and a transition is made to the RT2 gaming state, it is very difficult to transition to the high RT gaming state thereafter.

(RT operation pattern)
In addition, even if the game is played while ignoring the penalty, even if the game is shifted to the RT3 game state, if the RT action symbol is displayed in the RT3 game state, the game is shifted to the RT1 game state again. Here, the RT action symbol is a combination of symbols that may be displayed depending on the order of the player's stop operation and the timing of the stop operation when a predetermined internal winning combination is determined. FIG. 9 shows the order of the stop operation 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, if the order of the stop operation of the player is appropriate, either the lower small combination 1 to 9 or the middle stage If any of the small roles 1-27 wins, the order of the stop operation is not appropriate, and the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate, the RT action symbol is displayed. In this way, in the RT3 gaming state, the RT action symbol is displayed depending on the order of the stopping operation and the timing of the stopping operation. Therefore, even if the penalty is ignored and the RT3 gaming state is entered, the RT3 gaming state is maintained thereafter. It becomes difficult to do. Similarly, in the RT3 gaming state, there is a possibility of winning the RT1 transition lip, and the transition to the RT1 gaming state is also caused by winning the RT1 transition lip. In the RT3 gaming state, if the AT is not in progress, the order of the stop operation for avoiding winning of the RT1 lip is not notified, so even if the penalty is ignored and the transition to the RT3 gaming state is made, due to the presence of the RT1 transition lip, Thereafter, it becomes even more difficult to maintain the RT3 gaming state.

  In addition, the description of the thick frame in FIG. 9 shows the winning combination when the stop operation order (appropriate order) is advantageous to the player in the pachislot 1. For example, in the internal winning combination (winning number) 4, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel 3L, the upper stage replay or the middle stage replay wins, and when the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the RT2 transition replay is performed. Is won and RT0 transition replay is won when the first stop operation is performed on the middle right left or right reel 3R. That is, in the thick frame stop order, the RT2 transition replay wins and shifts to the RT2 gaming state, whereas in other stop orders, the transition to the RT0 gaming state or the transition of the gaming state is not involved. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the gaming state, the most advantageous for the player is the middle and left and right, which is the stop order surrounded by a thick line.

  FIG. 3 shows a game state transition diagram in consideration of the transition of the game state according to the order of such stop operations. In the following, transitioning to a gaming state advantageous to the player may be referred to as “rising” or “promotion”, and transitioning to a gaming state unfavorable to the player is “falling” or “demotion”, etc. There is a case. More specifically, the transition to a gaming state with a large number of RTs may be referred to as “rising” or “promotion”, and the transition to a gaming state with a small number of RTs may be referred to as “falling” or “demotion”.

<Granting AT>
In the present embodiment, AT grant (ie, addition to the AT set counter) is either (1) AT lottery based on winning history between 5 games (current game and latest 4 games), or (2) current This is done by winning either of the two AT lotteries of the AT lottery based on the mode. Hereinafter, each AT lottery will be described in detail.

(1) AT lottery based on a winning history among five games (S892 to S894 in FIG. 99)
The pachislot 1 stores the history of the winning combination (display combination) in each game or the internal winning combination (internal winning combination) in each game, and assigns an AT when the history satisfies a predetermined condition. AT lottery for By the way, in the high RT gaming state and the low RT gaming state, the probability that the replay is determined as an internal winning combination is different, and in the case of AT (or ART) and not AT (or ART), the order of the stop operation is different. Probability that the internal winning combination actually wins because the presence or absence of notification is different (if there is notification, the lower rank 1-9 will always win, but if there is no notification, the RT action pattern or RT1 transition Is displayed) is different.
Therefore, for example, when an AT lottery is performed based on the number of consecutive replays won or the number of times lower ranks 1 to 9 etc. have won continuously, a replay such as ART is used as an internal winning combination. In a gaming state where the probability of determination is high and the order of stop operations is notified, AT lottery is frequently performed.
Therefore, in the pachislot 1, the history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is managed according to the gaming state, and as a result, the conditions for performing the AT lottery are also different depending on the gaming state.

(History management of display (internal winning combination))
The history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is managed by the symbol pattern tables A and B as shown in FIG. Here, the symbol pattern tables A and B are selectively used according to the symbol pattern selection table shown in FIG.
The history of the display combination (internal winning combination) used in the AT lottery is appropriately displayed in the history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 as shown in FIGS. At this time, the display in 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 symbol pattern table A, and the symbol In the case of the pattern table B, “yellow feather” is displayed. In the history code “2”, “blue 7” is displayed for the symbol pattern table A, and “blue feather” is displayed for the symbol pattern table B. In other words, when the upper stage small 1 to 9 and middle stage small 1 to 27 replay wins, “yellow 7” is displayed in the symbol pattern table A defined in the main RT state and the sub game state in FIG. In the pattern table B, “yellow feather” is displayed. On the other hand, when a replay (excluding RT4 transition lip and special lip) is won, “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)
The AT lottery condition is performed by a condition code as shown in FIG. For example, referring to the condition code “1”, if “3 blue” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5, the condition code “1” is satisfied and a predetermined probability (1000/32768) is displayed. ) To win an AT lottery. Here, as described above, “blue 7” is a history display that is displayed on condition that the replay wins when the symbol pattern table A is selected in the symbol pattern selection table.
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, the history of the display combination (internal winning combination) is managed according to the symbol pattern table, and whether or not the AT lottery is performed based on the history is determined. Also, it depends on the symbol pattern table to be referred to.

For example, when the symbol pattern table A is referred to, the condition for AT lottery to be performed is that a replay wins more than a specific number of times (three or more consecutive times) during five games, a small part 1-9, etc. Winning continuously for a specific number of times (three or more times) (corresponding to condition codes “1” to “6”).
The conditions for performing the AT lottery when the symbol pattern table B is referred to are that the small roles 1 to 9 etc. win 5 times in succession during 5 games (corresponding to the condition code “7”), white This means that the blade target replay wins five times continuously (corresponding to the condition code “17”).
The AT lottery based on the history is when any one of the symbol pattern tables A and B is referred to, and the SB or special lip is won or won twice (condition codes “8” to “11”). Is equivalent), RT4 transition lip or special small role is won twice or more (condition code “12” is equivalent).

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

Note that the RT4 transfer lip is given AT just by winning, not AT lottery based on the winning history (S697, S698 in FIG. 92). That is, when the RT4 transition lip is won twice during five games, an AT is awarded based on the fact that the RT4 transition lip is won 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). On the other hand, even if the special lip is stopped by the player, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is not stopped and displayed, “Red 7-Red 7-Other”, “Red 7-Other- Two “red 7” s, such as “red 7” and “others-red 7-red 7”, are stopped and displayed (so-called “tempered pie”).
Therefore, when the game state shifts to the RT4 game state, the player can receive an AT based on the winning of the RT4 transfer 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 the AT can be obtained reliably, while “Red 7-Red 7-Other” is “Red 7-Red”. Even if “7-Red 7” is not stopped and displayed, the 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 1, an AT lottery is performed based on the current mode and the internal winning combination, and an AT is given when winning. Here, the “mode” is information defining the probability of winning an 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 1 has a plurality of modes, and the mode is shifted between the respective modes by an arbitrary lottery (step S611 in FIG. 88).

<Continuous AT grant>
As described above, in the pachislot machine 1, AT is given based on various conditions such as (1) and (2). At this time, in the pachislot 1, when the AT is given, the AT is continuously given while winning the continuous lottery in the subsequent game (steps S581 to S584 and S586 in FIG. 87). -Step S589).
Here, in pachislot 1, a multi-stage continuation rate (loop rate) such as “1%”, “25%”, “50%”, “75%”, “80%”, and “90%” is provided (see FIG. 59). The lottery is performed according to this continuation rate. The continuation rate is determined by the type of AT lottery of (1) and (2). When AT is given by the AT lottery of (1), it is determined based on the condition code (FIGS. 58 and 99). When AT is given by the AT lottery of (Step S895) and (2), it is determined based on the mode (Step S616 of FIG. 88, Step S753 of FIG. 94, Step S784 of FIG. 95).
As a result, for example, when the continuation rate “90%” is determined, the continuation lottery with a probability of “90%” is performed in the game after the AT is given according to (1) and (2). If a win is made, an AT is given, and in the subsequent game, a continuous lottery for winning again with a probability of “90%” is performed. Such continuous lottery is continued as long as the winning is made.

  As described above, by giving ATs triggered by various conditions, the pachislot 1 always keeps expectations for ART (RT3 gaming state) regardless of the gaming state.

[Pachislot structure]
The functional flow of the pachislot 1 has been described above. Next, the structure of the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 shows the external structure of the pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment.

  The pachislot machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The pachi-slot 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin or a medal, a game ball, a token, etc., or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to or given to a player. In the following description, medals are used.

  The housing 4 forming the entire pachi-slot 1 includes a box-shaped cabinet 60 and a front door 2 that opens and closes 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 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 at least green, yellow, blue, and red.

  Further, vertically long rectangular display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are provided at substantially the center of the front surface of the front door 2. The middle center line 8 is set in the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. The center line 8 is a line for performing a winning determination that is activated by operating a bet button 11 described later (hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”) 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.

  A plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotatably provided in a row on the back surface of the front door 2. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a symbol sequence as identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols necessary for the game on the outer peripheral surface. The symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are It can be visually recognized from the outside of the pachislot 1 through the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. Further, each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute), and the symbol row is variably displayed.

  Although not shown, a reel backlight is provided inside each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel backlight illuminates the symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R from behind. Three reel backlights are provided vertically in line for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, corresponding to the three symbols stopped and displayed in each display window 21L, 21C, 21R.

  These reel backlights are also used for backlight effects that are generated after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. A plurality of types of backlight effects are set in association with the types of small roles, but are forcibly terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition corresponds to, for example, the case where the payout of medals accompanying the small role winning is completed, the case where the automatic insertion of medals by the replay winning is completed, or the case where the player cares for medals. . Completion of medal payout, automatic medal insertion, and medal care insertion is recognized by the sub CPU 81 based on a payout signal and insertion signal transmitted from the main CPU 31 (see FIG. 7) to the sub CPU 81 (see FIG. 8). Is 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 every time one medal is inserted without distinguishing between automatic insertion and maintenance insertion. When executing the backlight effect, the sub CPU 81 forcibly ends the backlight effect based on the payout signal and the input signal. More specifically, the sub CPU 81 forcibly ends the backlight effect when receiving the payout signal when paying out the last one for the payout signal, and the third input signal (game) for the input signal. The backlight effect is forcibly terminated when the possible number of images is received.

  If the medal insertion into the next game is permitted upon completion of payout, or the start operation of the next game is permitted by automatic insertion or maintenance, the next game will be forcibly terminated by forcibly ending the production with the reel backlight. The display result can be clearly displayed to the player before the game starts.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided above the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R. The liquid crystal display device 5 has a display surface larger than the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, and produces an effect by image display as will be described later with reference to FIGS. Speakers 9L and 9R are provided in the lower front part of the front door 2 to produce effects such as sound effects and sounds.

  On the left side of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R, a 7-segment display 13 including 7-segment LEDs is provided. The 7-segment display 13 is stored in the pachislot 1 inside the number of medals inserted in the current game (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number), the number of medals paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts). Information such as the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as credits) is digitally displayed to the player.

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

  By depressing the bet button 11, the number (three) of medals used for the unit game is inserted, and a predetermined display line is activated as described above. 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 for playing a game) are hereinafter referred to as “BET operation”.

  A GOD button 46 is provided above the medal slot 22. This GOD button 46 is rewritten when pressed at a predetermined timing, for example, before the first stop of the unit game winning the rewrite effect, or before the first stop in the unit game where the delayed effect is generated. When pressed, the special sound in the delay effect is reproduced.

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

  On the left side of the front portion of the pedestal portion 10, there is provided a settlement button 12 for switching credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the settlement button 12, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving unit 16. On the right side of the checkout button 12, a start lever 6 is provided as a start operation means for rotating the reel by a player's turning operation and starting a variable display of symbols in the display windows 21L, 21C, 21R. It is attached so as to be freely rotatable within an angle range.

  In front of the lower portion of the front door 2, a medal payout opening 15 for paying out medals and a medal receiving portion 16 for storing the payout medals are provided. Also, on the front surface of the lower part of the front door 2 between the top and bottom of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R and the medal receiving part 16, a waist panel 20 with a design corresponding to the model motif is attached. It has been.

  Grip portions 47 are provided on both sides of the cabinet 60 and are easy to carry when the pachislot 1 is installed.

<Liquid crystal display device>
Next, 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, number combination data composed of three numbers is displayed in the effect display area 5a as shown in FIG. Here, each of the three numbers constituting the number combination data is a number of “1 to 8”, which fluctuates with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and is arbitrary according to the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Stop at the number. When three identical odd numbers are displayed in the effect display area 5a, the order of stop operations is notified in the subsequent game.
In the effect display area 5a, in addition to the number combination data, a background stage (hereinafter, “stage”) is also displayed. The stage is appropriately switched depending on the current gaming state, mode, AT set counter value, and the like. Therefore, it is possible to roughly grasp the current state of the pachislot 1 from the stage displayed in the effect display area 5a.

The information display area 5b notifies this by displaying the order of the stop operation during AT and ART. For example, in the display of FIG. 4, it is informed 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 the reels other than the left reel 3L in a state where the stop operation is not notified, the stop operation is performed from the left reel 3L in the information display area 5b. Warning information or the like for prompting is displayed.
Further, as shown by a bold 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 for maintaining the main RT state is notified.

  The winning history display area 5c displays winning histories for five games. For example, in FIG. 4, “No display”, “No display”, “Red 7”, “Red 7”, and “Unconfirmed” in order from the oldest. “No display” indicates that there is no history code corresponding to the symbol pattern table shown in FIG. “Undetermined” means that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are being displayed in a variable manner in the current unit game, and the contents to be displayed as the winning history are not yet confirmed. In FIG. 5, “red 7” is further stopped and displayed from the state shown in FIG. The player has an expectation for AT lottery from the winning history displayed in the winning history display area 5c.

[Circuit configuration of pachislot]
This completes the description of the structure of the pachislot 1. Next, with reference to FIG.7 and FIG.8, the structure of the circuit with which the pachislot 1 in this Embodiment is provided is demonstrated. The pachi-slot 1 in the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub-control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected thereto.

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

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

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

(Random number generator etc.)
The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within 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 input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

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

(Peripheral devices and circuits)
Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 13 and a hopper 40. 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 driving of 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, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses 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 one 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 the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (mainly the reels 3L, 3C, The number of symbols 3R has rotated) is managed, and the positions of the symbols arranged on the surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 13. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40. 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 medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

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

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

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

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

  For such a calling device, a signal indicating that the transition from the pachislot 1 to the ART is performed is that 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. And transmitted through the external terminal board 17.

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

  In pachislot 1, ART consists of a plurality of types of fixed games determined in advance, and the number of games does not fluctuate (this is not the case when moving to RT4), and when the GOD symbols in ART are aligned, The number of games is added. During this ART, a signal indicating the fact is output to the outside via the external terminal board 17 only when winning (GOD symbol set) is won in an ART confirmed small role described later. Specifically, when a special small combination is won in the R3 gaming state, a signal indicating that the special small combination has been won is generated in the main control circuit 71, and the signal is transmitted to the calling device via the external terminal board 17. Sent. In the calling device, when a signal indicating that the special small role has been won is received, the ART count is added and displayed on the assumption that the ART has started. Of course, in the main control circuit 71, the signal generated when the RT3 transition lip or 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 role is won in the R3 gaming state. It may be generated as a signal.

  Calling device when the number of games in ART becomes longer due to the addition of the number of games in ART by starting the ART and sending a prize for a special small role during ART (RT gaming state) to the calling device It is possible to avoid the display of the number of games in ART (the number of games added with the number of additional games) that has become longer. Therefore, the problem that occurred when displaying the number of games in ART that became longer due to the addition, that is, the problem of misinterpreting the art of Renso 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 the ART is the first hit or the ART of the villa.

<Sub control circuit>
FIG. 8 shows a configuration of the sub-control circuit 72 of the pachislot 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 effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as sub CPU) 81, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as sub ROM) 82, a RAM (hereinafter referred to as sub RAM) 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, a driver 87, a DSP (DSP). 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 in accordance with a control program (FIG. 76, which will be described later) stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The sub-RAM 83 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 71. In the present embodiment, the sub-RAM 83 is provided with an AT set counter, a extended counter, a stock counter, a penalty counter, an ART counter, and the like which will be described later. The sub ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  A control program executed by the sub CPU 81 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program controls the communication with the main control circuit 71 and determines and registers the production content (production data) based on the communication content, and the liquid crystal based on the decided production content. An animation task for controlling display of video by the display device 5, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp 14, a sound control task for controlling sound output by the speakers 9L and 9R, and the like are included.

  The data storage area stores a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, a storage area for storing animation data related to creation of video, and a sound data related to BGM and sound effects. A storage area, a storage area for storing lamp data related to the light on / off pattern, and the like are included.

  The sub-control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, speakers 9L and 9R, the lamp 14, and the GOD button 46 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 a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and display the created video on the liquid crystal display device 5.

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

[Configuration of data table stored in main ROM]
This completes the description of the circuit configuration of the pachislot machine 1. Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[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 1, a plurality of roles are simultaneously overlapped and determined as an internal winning combination, and the stop control is made different depending on the overlapping mode of the roles determined as the internal winning combination, so that the order of the stop operation is as shown in FIG. 9. The role of winning is different.

  For example, in the case of winning number 1, in the case of the first left stop (left middle right / left / right middle) pressing order, one of upper replays 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed, and the middle first stop or right first stop In this case, one of the 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. In the winning number 3, any of the middle replays 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stopping operations. Is done.

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

  The winning numbers 8 to 13 correspond to cases where the RT3 transition replay for transitioning 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 one 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 transition to ART has been made is output to the calling device (external device 18) or the like via the external terminal board 17.

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

  In the winning number 13, any one of the RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operation. 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.

  The winning numbers 14 to 21 correspond to the case where a replay with a red 7 symbol pattern in which the transition to RT4 is confirmed is included in the winning combination.

  In the winning numbers 14 to 18, when the stop order is correct, one of the RT4 transition replays 1 to 77 is stopped and displayed, and when the stop order is incorrect, the winning numbers of the RT2 fixed replays 1 to 33 and the RT2 transition replays 1 to 36 are displayed. The RT2 confirmed replay or RT2 transition replay corresponding to the above is stopped or displayed depending on the pressed position from among them. Here, the RT4 transition replay is an opportunity to shift the gaming state to the RT4 gaming state that is advantageous for adding the number of ART sets. In the RT4 transition replay, red 7 symbols are aligned on the center line 8 or other RT4 transition replays are stopped and displayed according to the pressed position. The RT2 transition replay and the RT2 confirmed replay are triggers for transitioning to the RT2 gaming state that is easily transitioned 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 line other than the center line 8 according to the pressed position.

  Further, when the winning numbers 14 to 18 are won during ART preparation (see FIG. 37), the push order for winning the red 7 symbol set is notified with a high probability (for example, 100%). On the other hand, when winning numbers 14 to 18 are won, lottery is performed as to whether or not to lock as a reel effect, as will be described later with reference to FIG. At this time, when a specific reel action (long lock) is selected as the reel effect, another privilege is further given. The specific reel action is a lock with a relatively long time for invalidating the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R after the operation of the start lever 6. The privilege is an AT lottery based on a winning history as indicated by the condition code 18 in FIG. Here, the bonus is given during the ART preparation, when winning numbers 14 to 18 are won, and when a specific reel action (long lock) is selected, as shown above, a red 7 pattern set is won. This is to inform the player of the profit corresponding to this profit because the push order for making the notification is notified and the benefit of notification when a specific reel action (long lock) is selected cannot be obtained. .

  The profit obtained by winning a replay of winning numbers 14 to 18 during ART preparation (see FIG. 37) and selecting a specific reel action is displayed while “Emerald” is displayed as a 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 among the RT4 transition replays corresponding to the winning number of the RT4 transition replays 1 to 92 regardless of the order of the stop operations. The

  In the winning numbers 22 to 23, any special replay is stopped and displayed according to the pressed position from among the special replays corresponding to the winning numbers among the special replays 1 to 40 regardless of the order of the stop operations. When these special replays are won, in ART, “Emerald” is displayed as the winning history in the winning history display area 5 c of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Here, while “Emerald” is displayed as the winning history (for example, between 5G that is the number of winning history display games), when winning a replay of winning numbers 14 to 18 with the possibility of winning a red 7-pattern match, A long lock, which is a specific reel effect, is selected, and the correct push order for winning a red 7 symbol set for shifting to a more advantageous RT4 gaming state is notified. In other words, during the display period of “Emerald” as the winning history, the possibility of winning the red 7 symbol assortment is enhanced by notifying the correct pushing order, 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 other gaming states and the AT4 is won by the winning of the RT4 transition replay. Therefore, while “Emerald” is displayed, it becomes a chance zone (hereinafter referred to as “Emerald Chance Zone”) for transitioning to the RT4 gaming state in which the AT winning rate is increased.

  Further, after “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 to have a higher expected value than a non-chance zone that is neither an emerald chance zone nor a continuation chance zone. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 30A, 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 symbol assortment for winning a prize is awarded. If the occurrence probability of the push order notification is a specific probability (2/5 in the present embodiment), the specific probability (2/5 in the present embodiment) when winning the lottery of the lock effect in the continuation chance zone. The push order notification occurs with a higher probability (for example, 100%).

  In the winning numbers 24 to 25, the special small combination is stopped and displayed regardless of the pressed position. The special small combination is a small combination with “GOD” symbols, and is a small combination for which AT winning is determined (see FIG. 43). When a special small combination is won, the reel control is special as described later with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B).

  In addition, as for the cross-down special small roles 1 to 3 of the winning number 25, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 31 (B), it stops only when the right first stop and the pressed position are the symbol position 8, Is not reflected in FIG.

  In the winning number 26, regardless of the order of the stop operation, the single small role, the cross-up small role 1, the cross-up small role 2, the cross-up small role 3, the cross-up small role 4, the cross-up small role 5, and the cross-up One of the small roles 6 is stopped and displayed.

  At the winning number 27, any one of the middle small roles 1 to 27 is stopped and displayed regardless of the order of the stop operation.

  The winning numbers 28 to 58 correspond to the case where the winning combination of the yellow 7 symbols is won. In the winning numbers 28 to 31, when the first left stop operation (when the stop order is correct), the lower ranks 1 to 9 are stopped and displayed, and in the winning numbers 32 to 40, the middle first stop operation (stop) At the time of the correct order), the middle ranks 1 to 27 are stopped and displayed. At the winning numbers 41 to 49, the middle ranks 1 to 27 are stopped and displayed at the time of the first right stop operation (when the stop order is correct). In the winning numbers 50 to 58, when the middle first stop operation or the right first stop operation is performed (when the stop order is correct), the middle low ranks 1 to 27 are stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, in the case of winning numbers 28 to 58, if the stop order is incorrect, the winning combination of the lower rank 1 to 9, the push order 2 minor 1 to 9, and the push order 3 minor 1 to 9 will be won. The small combination corresponding to the number, the pressing order, and the pressed position is stopped and displayed. When the answer is incorrect, the RT action symbols 10 to 24 corresponding to the winning number, the pressing order, and the pressed position are stopped and displayed.

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

  In the winning numbers 59, 60, and 61, regardless of the order of the stop operation, the one-piece combination 1, the one-piece combination 2, and SB (single bonus) are stopped and displayed with the correct pressing position. In the pressing position incorrect answer, in any of the winning numbers 59, 60, 61, the symbol combination corresponding to the losing without medal payout is stopped and displayed.

[Design arrangement table and design code table]
The symbol arrangement table and 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 data (hereinafter, symbol code) specifying the type of symbol arranged at each position.

  In the symbol arrangement table, when the reel index is detected, the symbol positions existing in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R are set to “0”, and the symbols are arranged in the order of advance in the rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. “0” to “20” are respectively assigned to the positions. Therefore, by managing how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected, by referring to the symbol arrangement table, the positions of symbols existing mainly in the middle stages of the display windows 21L, 21C, and 21R and 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 specifying symbols arranged on the surfaces of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The symbols used in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment are “GOD”, “upper half circle”, “lower half circle”, “yellow 7-1”, “yellow 7-2”, “yellow 7-3”, There are ten 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 half circle” symbol (symbol code 2). “00000011” is assigned as data to the “lower half circle” symbol (symbol code 3). “00000100” is assigned as data to the “yellow 7-1” symbol (symbol code 4). “00000101” is assigned as data to the “yellow 7-2” symbol (symbol code 5). “00000110” is assigned as data to the “yellow 7-3” symbol (symbol code 6). “0000011” 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.

  In the pachislot 1, as an internal lottery table, an internal lottery table for a general gaming state (RT0) shown in FIG. 11, an internal lottery table for RT1 shown in FIG. 12, an internal lottery table for RT2 shown in FIG. 13, and for RT3 shown in FIG. An internal lottery table and an RT4 internal lottery table shown in FIG. 15 are provided.

  These internal lottery tables define data pointers and lottery values according to the winning number. The data pointer is data acquired as a result of lottery performed with reference to the internal lottery table, and is data for designating an internal winning combination defined by an 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 a loss, the numerical value of the data pointer is “0”.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for lottery extracted from the predetermined numerical range “0 to 65535” is sequentially subtracted by the lottery value corresponding to each winning number, and whether or not the result of the subtraction becomes negative An internal lottery is performed by determining 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 (that is, the data pointer) to which it is assigned will be determined. The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that may be extracted (65536)”. Unless otherwise indicated in the figure, the lottery range is “0 to 65535”, that is, the probability denominator is “65536”.

  In the present embodiment, by using a plurality of types of internal lottery tables, the type of internal winning combination to be determined and the winning probability are changed, and as a result, the player's expectation is 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 with the winning number 1 is “0”, and the replay with the winning number 1 is not won. In the general gaming state (RT0) internal lottery table shown in FIG. 11, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 50 is 378. In the SB gaming state, the lottery value corresponding to the winning number 50 is 379.

  In the internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state shown in FIG. 12, the winning numbers 3 to 7 and 14 to 19 are assigned as replays.

  The winning number 3 is a winning number for displaying any one of the middle replays 1 to 27 regardless of the pressing 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 transitioned to the RT2 gaming state. In the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, the winning probability of the RT2 transition replay is higher than the other gaming states. The RT2 gaming state is an intermediate gaming state in which navigation for shifting to the RT3 gaming state is performed on the condition that the RT2 gaming state is an AT.

  The winning number 14 is a winning number that displays the RT4 transition replay with the correct push order and displays the RT2 transition replay with the incorrect push order. The gaming state is transitioned to the RT4 gaming state when the RT4 transition replay is displayed, and is transitioned to the RT2 gaming state when the RT2 transition replay is displayed. The RT2 gaming state is as described above. 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, display the RT2 transition replay or the RT confirmed replay with the incorrect push order, or include the symbol combinations (red 7) included in the RT4 transition replay on the ineffective line. -Winning number to display red 7 / red 7). 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 transitioned to the RT4 gaming state when the RT4 transition replay is displayed, and is transitioned to the RT2 gaming state when the RT2 transition replay is displayed. The RT2 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are as described above.

  The winning number 19 is a winning number that causes the RT4 transition lips 1 to 92 to be shifted to the RT4 gaming state to be displayed in any pressing order. The RT4 transition lips 1 to 92 include an RT4 transition lip 74 (see FIG. 21) in which a red 7 symbol alignment is displayed as a symbol combination. Therefore, when winning number 19 is won, there is a possibility that a red 7 symbol alignment is displayed as a symbol combination.

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

  Winning numbers 8 to 11 are winning numbers for displaying the RT3 transition replay other than the first stop on the left and in the correct pressing order. The gaming state is shifted to the RT3 gaming state by displaying the RT3 transition replay. In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, the winning probability of RT3 transition replay to be shifted 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 the winning numbers for displaying the RT4 transition lip to be shifted to the RT4 gaming state without questioning the pressing order. The RT4 transition lip defined by the winning numbers 19 to 21 includes an RT4 transition lip 74 (see FIG. 21) in which a red 7 symbol alignment is displayed as a symbol combination. Therefore, when winning numbers 19 to 21 are won, there is a possibility that a red 7 symbol set is displayed as a symbol combination. In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, it is easier to win the winning numbers 19 to 21 that have the possibility of red 7 symbol alignment than the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table.

  In the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state shown in FIG. 14, there is a distribution in the replays of the winning numbers 2, 3, 12, 19-21.

  Winning numbers 2 and 3 are winning numbers for displaying replays regardless of the pressing order, and the game state does not shift even if the winning is achieved. The winning number 2 is a winning number for stopping and displaying any one of the upper replays 1 to 9. The winning number 3 is a winning number for stopping and displaying any one of the middle stage replays 1 to 27. When the symbol pattern table B is selected, the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 is the same as the maintenance replay described later. "White feather" is displayed as a symbol pattern.

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

  The winning numbers 19 to 21 are as described above. In the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state, it is easier to win the winning numbers 19 to 21 that have the possibility of matching the red 7 symbols than the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state. In other words, in ART (RT3 gaming state), it can be expected to increase the number of ART sets by red 7 symbol alignment.

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

  Winning numbers 2 and 3 are winning numbers for winning replays of any push order, and are not accompanied by a transition of gaming state, but winning numbers 13 are for winning so-called falling replays that shift to RT3 gaming state. .

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

  Winning numbers 22 and 23 are winning numbers for winning a fake play (special replay) with red 7 symbol irregularity, and a correct tempered position of the red 7 symbol is a tempered uniform with red 7 symbol. Due to the presence of this fake play with irregular red 7 symbols, in the RT4 gaming state, it is possible to have an expectation for the uniform red 7 symbols, that is, an expectation to add to the number of ART sets, and the game performance is improved.

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

  The internal winning combination determination table defines an internal winning combination in accordance with the data pointer. When the data pointer is determined, the internal winning combination is uniquely acquired.

  The internal winning combination is data for identifying a combination of symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R that is permitted to be displayed along the winning line. Like the display combination, the internal winning combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. When the data pointer is “0”, the content of the internal winning combination is “losing”, which indicates that display of any combination of symbols defined by the above-described symbol combination table is not permitted.

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

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, 3R along the effective line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, it is determined that the winning combination is won. Benefits such as paying out the game, re-game operation, and replay time (RT) operation are given to the player.

  The symbol combination table defines a symbol combination 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 a later-described display combination storage area for storing a display combination. The display combination is represented as 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit.

  Further, when a numerical value of 1 or more is determined as the payout number, medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, as a display combination, a special combination, a cross-down special combination, a cross-up combination 1 to 6, a single combination, a middle combination 1 to 27, a lower combination 1 to 9, a push order 2 combination 1-9, pushing order 3 small combination 1-9, one winning combination 1 and one winning combination 2 are determined, and medals are paid out (hereinafter collectively, the medals are paid out) May be “all small roles”). The number of payouts is defined according to the number of input, 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 special small combinations and cross-down special small combinations, including cross-up small combinations 1 to 6, single small combinations, middle small combinations 1 to 27, There are 15 lower combinations 1-9, push order 2 small roles 1-9, and push order 3 small roles 1-9 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “15-sheet small roles”). And one piece 2 is one piece.

  Here, the special small role and the cross-down special small role are winning combinations (see FIG. 43) to which the number of ART (RT3 gaming state) sets is added, but the number of payouts is 14, The number of payouts is different from the role. Therefore, if the payout number of small roles is output to the hall computer 18 or the like via the external terminal board 17, it is confirmed afterwards whether or not a special small role to which the number of ART sets is added has been won. It becomes possible. As a result, if the player shifts the gaming state to ART (RT3 gaming state) due to cheating, it can be confirmed that the act is cheating and the player has won a special small role. Regardless, even if there is a complaint that the game has not been shifted to ART (RT3 gaming state), it is possible to confirm whether or not the player has actually won a special small role. As a result, fraudulent acts can be easily found, and it is possible to appropriately respond to the player's claims.

  In addition, when replay is determined as the display combination, replaying is performed. Note that, as described above, the replay time is activated and terminated according to the type of replay determined as the display combination. Further, when the RT action symbol is determined as the display combination, the replay time is activated (RT1 gaming state).

[Configuration of storage area provided in main RAM]
Next, the configuration of various storage areas provided in the main RAM 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. The various storage areas may be provided in the main RAM 33 and also in the sub RAM 83.

[Internal winning combination storage area]
FIG. 24 shows an internal winning combination storing area 1 to an internal winning combination storing area 45 in which data indicating an internal winning combination (winning request flag) is stored. The size of each of the internal winning combination storage areas 1 to 45 is 1 byte. Accordingly, the overall size of the internal winning combination storing 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 of the internal winning combination storing areas 1 to 45 are defined as data (storage area type) in the internal winning combination determining table shown in FIG.

  In the illustrated internal winning combination storing area, the internal winning combination storing areas 2 to 44 are omitted, but bit 0 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 corresponds to the single bonus (SB), and the internal winning combination storing area Bits 0 to 2 of 45 correspond to pressing order 2 small combination 9, single combination 1, and single combination 2. In the present embodiment, bits 1 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 1 are unused, and bits 3 to 7 of the internal winning combination storing area 45 are extra 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 the symbol code storage area is stored. Each of the symbol code storage areas 1 to 48 has a storage area of 1 byte, and the entire storage area has a size of 45 bytes. In the symbol code storage area, data indicating a winning combination in a rotating reel is stored. For example, when all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating, all winning combinations can be won, and therefore “1” is stored in all the corresponding bits in the symbol code storage area. Thereafter, when the left reel 3L is stopped (the reels 3C and 3R are rotated), the bit corresponding to the winning combination that cannot be won with 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 region 1 corresponds to a single bonus (SB), and bits 0 to 7 of the symbol code storage region 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 the storage area types of the symbol combination tables shown in FIGS. It is as prescribed.

[Display combination storage area]
FIG. 26 shows a display combination storage area 1 to a display combination storage area 48 in which data indicating the display combination (winning action flag) is stored. Each of the display combination storage areas 1 to 48 has a storage area size of 1 byte, and the entire storage area has a size of 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 storing area is updated every time the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. The value of the display combination storing area is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the display combination when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

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

[Push order storage area]
FIG. 27 shows a pressing order storage area in which data indicating the order of stop operations is stored. This push-down order storage area has a size of 1 byte consisting of bit 0 to bit 7, bit 0 is the push order “left → middle → right”, and bit 1 is the push order “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”, bit 5 has The pressing order corresponds to “right → middle → left”. In bits 0 to 5, “0” represents invalidity and “1” represents valid. In this embodiment, bits 6 and 7 in the pressing order storage area are unused.

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

[Operation stop button storage area]
FIG. 28 shows an operation stop button in which data indicating an effective stop button that is an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R other than the operation stop button that is the currently pressed stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is also stored. Indicates the storage area. This operation stop button storage area has a size of 1 byte consisting of bit 0 to bit 7. Bit 0 is “left stop button operation”, bit 1 is “middle stop button operation”, and bit 2 is “right” 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” represents no operation, “1” represents operation, and in bits 4 to 6 “0” represents invalidity and “1” represents 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 currently pressed stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R based on the data stored in bits 0 to 2 of the operation stop button storage area, and stops the operation. Based on the data stored in bits 4 to 6 of the button storage area, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have not been pressed are identified.

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

  The value of the gaming state flag is used by the main CPU 31 to identify the current gaming 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 in the gaming state flag storage area are “0”, the main CPU 31 identifies the current gaming state as a general gaming state (RT0 gaming state).

[Various tables used for reel control]
Next, FIGS. 30 to 35 show various tables used for reel control such as reel action and reel stop control. By controlling the reels based on these tables, the details of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R such as locks, the slip control at the time of special small winning combination, and the internal winning combination and stop shown in FIG. 9 will be described later. The relationship with the winning combination (display combination) according to the operation order is realized.

[Lock lottery table]
The lock lottery table shown in FIG. 30A is referred to in order to lottery whether or not to perform short lock or long lock on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when winning numbers 14 to 18 are won. It is a table. The winning numbers 14 to 18 are an internal winning combination of RT4 transition replay, RT2 fixed replay, and RT2 transition replay.

  In the lock lottery, first, the type of lock is lottery. The types of lock are non-winning, short lock, and long lock. The short lock or the long lock includes a predetermined operation invalid time (time when the operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 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 invalidation time between the short lock and the long lock is longer than usual, and the difference between the short lock and the long lock is basically the length of the operation invalidation time. The ratio of the operation invalid time of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R of the short lock and the long lock is set to 1: 2 in this embodiment, specifically, the operation invalid time of the short lock is set to about 1.25 seconds. The long lock operation invalid time 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 this embodiment, as the reel action, the 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 an 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 the long lock is selected, the pressing order for winning the RT4 transition replay is notified. In addition, when the long lock is selected during AT (ART preparation and ART) (see FIG. 37), the number of AT sets is added. The number of AT sets refers to the number of ATs counted by the AT set counter. The AT set counter is added by winning in the AT lottery, and is subtracted by executing AT. The AT sets the number of fixed 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 operation is notified. It will not be done.

  When the symbol pattern of the emerald is displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 (1 to 5G after the emerald), that is, in the chance zone between the five games after the emerald is displayed, the winning number 14 When -18 is selected, the long lock is selected with a probability of 100%.

  In the continuation chance zone (6-30G 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 probability of 1/5 when winning numbers 14-18 are selected. Win a rock production. In this continuous chance zone, only long lock is selected. That is, in the continuation chance zone, when the winning numbers 14 to 18 are selected and 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 display of the emerald symbol pattern 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 performed individually but collectively. In other words, 30 is set as the game count when the winning combination for displaying the emerald symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c is won. If the winning combination for displaying the emerald symbol pattern is won before the game count reaches 0, 30 is set as the game count again.

  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 that is referred to in order to lottery whether or not to freeze the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when winning numbers 24 and 25 are won. When winning a special combination (including a cross-down special combination) corresponding to the winning numbers 24 and 25, the AT lottery is always won (see FIG. 43), and the number of AT sets is added. Therefore, the freeze has an aspect of directing the AT at the time of winning the AT by the internal winnings of the winning numbers 24 and 25. In the illustrated lock lottery table, the winning is won with a probability of 1/5 when the internal winning numbers 24 and 25 are won.

  Freezing is an effect in which the operation invalid state of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R continues for a longer time than the short lock or the long lock after the start lever 6 is operated, for example. The operation invalid time of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in the freeze is set to about 4 times that of the short lock and about 2 times that of the long lock, for example, and is set to about 5 seconds in this embodiment.

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

  As shown in FIG. 31 (A), when winning the special small combination, if the left reel 3L is set to the first stop, in the special small combination of the winning number 24, the “GOD symbol” of the symbol position data “4” is in the middle stage. When the stop button 7L is operated at the timing positioned at, the “GOD symbol” of symbol position data “4” stops biting in the middle (0-slip), while the special small role with a winning number of 25 is 3-slip As a result, the “GOD symbol” of the symbol position data “7” stops in the middle.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the left reel 3L is the first stop and the “GOD symbol” of the symbol position data “4” is bitterly pressed in the middle when the special small role is won, according to the winning number, The reel control is a bitter stop or a three-frame sliding. Therefore, a player who is good at pushing can enjoy unique reel control by pushing, so that the gameability is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (B), when the special small combination is won, if the right reel 3R is set to the first stop, the special small combination of the winning number 24 is “GOD” of the symbol position data “12” by four-frame sliding. While “design” stops in the middle, in the special small role of winning number 25, “lower half-circle” of symbol position data “8” is in the middle (“GOD symbol” of symbol position data “7” is in the lower) When the stop button 7R is operated at the position of the position, the “lower half circle symbol” of the symbol position data “8” stops bittering in the middle (the “GOD symbol” of the symbol position data “7” is lower) (0 frames slip). To do. Although not shown in the drawing, when the right reel 3R is first stopped and the “GOD symbol” of the symbol position data “7” is stopped at the lower stage, the “GOD symbol” is displayed along the cross-down line. Stop.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the right reel 3R is stopped for the first time when the special small role is won, and the “GOD symbol” of the symbol position data “8” is set to the middle (the “GOD symbol” of the symbol position data “7” is the lower symbol). ), The reel control is such that the bita stops or the four-slip is made according to the winning number, and the “GOD symbol” can stop at the lower stage of the right reel 3R. Therefore, a player who is good at pressing can arrange GOD symbols on a line different from the normal reel control and normal GOD alignment by pressing, so that the gaming improves by pressing.

[Retrieve priority data storage area]
FIG. 32 shows a pull-in priority data storage area in which preferential pull-in rank data is stored corresponding to each symbol position data. The pull-in priority data storage area includes a pull-in priority data storage area for the left reel, a pull-in priority data storage area for the middle reel, and a pull-in priority data storage area for the right reel. Each drawing priority data storage area stores priority drawing data for each of the symbol position data of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the drawing priority data storage area. In the priority draw ranking data, when the symbol located in one symbol position data is displayed at the center line position, which combination of symbols related to the display combination or a part thereof is displayed along the winning line It is data which shows.

[Priority order table]
With reference to FIG. 33, the priority order table used when the main CPU 31 acquires the number of sliding symbols will be described.

  The priority order table defines information indicating the number of sliding frames corresponding to the sliding frame number determination data and the priority order. For example, when the sliding piece number determination data is “0”, the main CPU 31 refers to the priority order table and the number of sliding pieces corresponding to the sliding piece number determination data “0” and the priority order “5”. “3” is acquired as a result, and it is determined whether or not this is an appropriate number of sliding frames, and then similarly determined in the order of priority order “4” to priority order “1”. In this way, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “5” is appropriate first, and whether or not the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the priority order “1” is appropriate is determined most recently. This is because the priority order “1” is basically determined as the number of sliding frames most preferentially.

[Cylinder stop initial setting table]
With reference to FIG. 34, the rotating cylinder stop initial setting table will be described. 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 (the pull-in priority table selection table number, the pull-in priority table number, the left first stop stop) Table number, left first stop table number after stop, left first stop data table number after stop, random stop data table number, and change status). The drawing priority table number is a symbol that may be displayed (a symbol corresponding to a symbol determined as an internal winning symbol) among symbols allocated to the rotating reels 3L, 3C, 3R. This is information for determining a pull-in priority table for performing the determination for each of the symbol positions “0” to “20”. 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 a pull-in priority table according to the order of the stop operation. Information on the pull-in priority table number is stored for each pull-in priority table selection table number. It prescribes.

  In the present embodiment, the pull-in priority table is omitted, but this pull-in priority table is a table in which priorities are defined for each combination, and the priorities that are prioritized are different for each table.

  In the drawing priority table selection table shown in the drawing, when the drawing priority table selection table number is “00” and the first stop operation is the left reel 3L, the drawing priority table having the drawing priority table number “00” is selected. In this table, the upper replay is given priority. When 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. Takes precedence.

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

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

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

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

  The sub game state is the state at the end of the unit game, and is “normal”, “G-ZONE”, “ART in preparation”, “ART”, and “ART (EG)” shown in FIG. Is included.

“Normal” is a period that does not correspond to any of “G-ZONE”, “ART in preparation”, “ART”, and “ART (EG)”, and is a period in which the stop order is not notified. This “normal” is a period in which the stay period is theoretically long and disadvantageous to the player.
“G-ZONE” includes “G-ZONE (A)” and “G-ZONE (5)”.

  “G-ZONE (A)” is a period from when the ART counter becomes “0” until the RT1 transition replay or the RT action symbol is displayed, and during this period, the stop order is not notified.

  “G-ZONE (5)” is basically a transition from G-ZONE (A) to 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 this case, “G-ZONE (5)” is not 5 games but G-Z It is from the transition from ZONE (A) to the RT3 transition replay.

  “ART in preparation” is a period during which an appropriate stop operation is notified until the state shifts to ART (RT3 gaming state). During this ART preparation, it is usually started after the number of precursor games determined by lottery is consumed. However, when the RT4 transition replay is displayed, the transition does not proceed during the ART preparation, and when the RT2 transition replay or the RT2 confirmed replay with the winning numbers 14 to 18 is displayed, the ART preparation is performed even during the precursor game. It is possible to shift during ART preparation without going through a precursor game.

  “ART” is an RT3 gaming state that is shifted to when an RT3 transition replay is won during ART preparation or ART (EG), and a push order is notified to win a small role and avoid a fall replay win. Is the period during which In this ART, the condition is that the ART counter is 1 or more, and the ART counter is subtracted every time the unit game is consumed. This “ART” is always in the RT3 gaming state when an ART is being prepared or when winning the RT3 transition replay in ART (EG), but after that, the player may transition to the RT1 gaming state if the pressing order is incorrect. is there.

  “ART (EG)” is a period that is advantageous for adding the number of ART sets to be transferred when winning the RT4 transition replay, and is a period in which notification of the pressing order occurs. In this ART (EG), the ART counter is not subtracted even when the unit game is digested.

  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 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 preparation 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 RT3 gaming state, and when the sub-side gaming state is normal, G-ZONE or ART, the main RT state is RT4 gaming state, The game state on the side is normally selected when G-ZONE or ART (EG).

[Symbol pattern table]
The symbol pattern table shown in FIG. 38 defines the symbol pattern 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 small combinations corresponding to the history code 1 are displayed, when the symbol pattern table A is selected, “yellow 7” is selected as the symbol pattern, and when the symbol pattern table B is selected. “Yellow feather” is selected as the symbol pattern.

  When the replay display corresponding to the history code 2 is made (except for the RT4 transition replay of the history code 5, the special replay of the history code 4 and the white blade target replay of the history code 3), the symbol pattern table A is selected. When the symbol pattern table B is selected, “blue 7” is selected as the symbol pattern. The replay corresponding to the history code 2 is appropriately referred to as “normal replay”.

  When the white blade target replay corresponding to the history code 3 is displayed, when the symbol pattern table A is selected, “blue 7” is selected as the symbol pattern, 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 gaming state to the RT1 gaming state, a fall replay during G-ZONE (A), and a winning number 2 push when it is ART at the start of the game. This is an unordered middle replay. The fall avoidance replays are the middle stage replays 1 to 27 and the RT3 transition replays 1 to 3 in the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state shown in FIG. The fall replay is RT1 transition replays 1 to 27 of the winning number 12 in the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state shown in FIG.

  When an internal winning combination (single bonus (SB), special replay, single-player 1 and single-player 2) corresponding to the history code 4 is determined, the symbol pattern is displayed in either of the symbol pattern tables A and B. “Emerald” is selected.

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

  When the special small combination corresponding to the history code 6 is displayed, “GOD” is selected as the symbol pattern in both 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 a condition for performing AT lottery based on the winning history is satisfied.

  In the condition code table shown in the figure, when condition code 1 is displayed as three consecutive blue 7 symbols, condition code 2 is displayed as four consecutive blue 7 symbol symbols, condition code 3 is displayed as a symbol pattern. Corresponds to when Blue 7 is displayed in 5 consecutive states. That is, the condition codes 1 to 3 correspond to codes when the normal replay wins three games or more continuously when the symbol pattern table A is selected.

  Here, the condition codes 1 to 3 are not established at the same time but are individually established independently, and are preferentially applied in the order of the condition code 3, the condition code 2, and the condition code 1. That is, since condition code 3 is a condition that five blue 7 as symbol patterns are continuously displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5, the condition code is formally condition code 1 , 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 condition code 2 is satisfied, condition code 2 is preferentially applied, and condition code 1 is not satisfied at the same time.

  Condition code 4 is displayed as a symbol pattern with yellow 7 being displayed in three consecutive colors, condition code 5 is displayed as a symbol pattern with yellow 7 being displayed as four consecutive, and condition code 6 is displayed as a symbol pattern with yellow 7 being displayed in five consecutive It corresponds when it is done. In other words, the condition codes 4 to 6 correspond to codes when 15 small combinations win three or more games continuously when the symbol pattern table A is selected.

  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 applied in priority 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 condition code 5 is satisfied, condition code 5 is preferentially applied, and condition code 4 is not satisfied at the same time.

  The condition code 7 corresponds to a code when five yellow feathers as a symbol pattern are displayed in the winning history display area 5c of the liquid crystal display device 5 in a continuous manner. That is, the condition code 7 corresponds to a code when 14 small roles win 5 consecutive games when the symbol pattern table B is selected.

  Condition code 8 is displayed when two emeralds are displayed as a symbol pattern in the winning history display area 5c, condition code 9 is displayed when emerald is displayed as a symbol pattern 5c3, and the condition code 10 is emerald as a symbol pattern. When four are displayed in the winning history display area 5c, the condition code 11 corresponds to when five emeralds are displayed in the winning history display area 5c as symbol patterns. In other words, the condition codes 8 to 11 are the single bonus (SB), special replay, one-piece combination 1, or one-piece combination 2 in five games regardless of which of the symbol pattern tables A and B is selected. Corresponds to the code when the internal winning 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 simultaneously satisfied. Similarly, when condition code 10 is satisfied, condition codes 8 and 9 are simultaneously satisfied, and when condition code 9 is satisfied, condition code 8 is simultaneously satisfied.

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

  The condition code 13 is obtained when GOD is displayed as a symbol pattern at the latest winning history display position (the leftmost of the winning history display area 5c) in 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 established only for a unit game (GOD establishment game) that has won a special small role 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 in the RT4 gaming state. That is, the condition code 14 corresponds to a condition that is established only for a unit game (GOD establishment game) that wins the special small role in the RT4 game state.

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

  The condition code 16 is a condition that is satisfied when the ceiling is reached. Here, the time of reaching the ceiling means that the number of games set in the ceiling counter is digested without being determined to shift to ART (with the value being 0 in the AT set counter). In the present embodiment, the number of games set in the ceiling counter is normally 1500 games, and is 300 games when the ceiling shortening flag is turned on. The ceiling shortening flag is turned on when it is determined to shift to ART within a predetermined number of games before reaching the ceiling (when the ceiling counter is smaller than a predetermined value), for example, 200 games 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, when the symbol pattern table B is selected, the condition code 17 corresponds to the case where the above-described white feather target replay (see FIG. 38) is awarded for five consecutive games.

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

[AT lottery table for winning history]
FIG. 40 is a winning history AT lottery table. The winning lottery AT lottery table defines lottery value information about the lottery result (winning / non-winning) of the AT lottery for each condition code for performing AT lottery. When the AT lottery based on the winning history between five games is performed, 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 five consecutive winnings of white feather target replay, and always wins an AT lottery. As described above, when the white feather target replay is ART, the fall avoidance replay, the fall replay to G-ZONE in the RT3 gaming state, and the middle stage replay of the winning number 2 regardless of the pressing order.

  If fall avoidance replay for avoiding fall from ART (RT3 gaming state) continues, it is necessary for the player to follow the push order notification even though there is no payout of medals, so the interest of the game tends to decrease It is. However, regarding the fall avoidance replay, if the number of ART sets is increased on condition that the winning is five consecutive wins, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game due to the winning / winning of the fall avoidance replay. In addition to this, by including the middle stage replay of the push number 2 regardless of the pressing order as the white feather target replay, it is possible to win 5 consecutive white feathers in the winning history as compared to the case where only the fall avoidance replay is awarded 5 consecutive times. Since it is easy to display the game, it is easier to increase the number of ART sets, and the interest of the game is improved. Also, by including a fall replay to G-ZONE as the white feather target replay, there is a possibility that the ART set number will be added in the final ART game, that is, the ART set number will be added simultaneously with the end of ART. Since there is a possibility, 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 with an initial hit determination counter of “1” (at the first hit of ART), and FIG. 42 is a lottery table with an initial hit determination counter of “0” (at the time of consecutive play).

  The number of ART games is determined based on an 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 ART hit, there is no allocation of 50 games, and it is 100 games or more, but no difference by the winning number is set for the allocation of 100 games and 200 games. 100 games may be fixed at the first hit of ART.

  As shown in FIG. 42, a difference based on the winning number is set in the table for the ART consecutive resort. In the table at the time of the retreat, the first distribution group in which the number of games is distributed as in the first game, and the second distribution group in which the distribution of 50 games is higher than the first distribution, but the distribution of 200 games is also high. And can be divided into Winning numbers 14 to 18, 24, and 25 correspond to the first sorting group that is the same as the first hit. Other winning numbers belong to the second sorting group. If the initial ART hit is fixed at 100 games, it may be other than 100 games at the time of ART consecutive play.

[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 sub game state), and is defined for each of the seven modes. In addition, although illustration of the ART lottery table in modes 3 to 7 is omitted, the higher the mode (the larger the mode number), the easier it is to win an ART lottery.

  The ART winning probability is determined using the internal winning combination (winning number) as one index, but the winning number (12, 22, 23, 28 to 31, 59, 60) that does not win 100% of the ART, There are winning numbers (14 to 21, 24, 25, 61) that win 100%, and winning numbers (0, 3, 26, 27, 32 to 49) with different winning probabilities depending on the gaming state. Note that the higher the state (the gaming state described in the lower part of the figure), the easier it is to win ART.

[Mode transition lottery table]

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

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

  The mode transition lottery table defines the mode transition destination based on the winning number and state (main RT state and sub game state). 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 modes 6 and 7 that are advantageous to the player are transferred 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 more likely to win or stays in the same mode for a long time (it is difficult to shift to another mode).

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

[ART start stage lottery table]
FIG. 47 shows an ART start stage lottery table. The ART start stage lottery table defines lottery value information for the current stage for each value of the AT set counter, the previous stage, and the current mode. Here, the “stage” is the type of effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in ART, and which stage is selected is determined by referring to the ART start stage lottery table at the start of ART. Is done. That is, the stage is determined with reference to the ART start stage lottery table when the RT3 gaming state is changed for the first time, or when a new set of ART starts after changing to G-ZONE after ART. When the stage is determined, the BGM to be reproduced 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 ART start stage lottery table is displayed. The stages include “Olympos”, “Poseidon”, and “Zeus”. On the other hand, except for the case where “special BGM” is decided, “Olympus (1)” is basically decided at the “Olympos” stage, and “Poseidon” dedicated BGM is decided at the “Poseidon” stage. In the “Zeus” stage, the “Zeus” dedicated BGM is determined.

  However, if 100 games are selected as the number of ART games in the “Olympus” stage, “Dedicated to Olympus 100” is determined as the BGM. In this case, when the ART is won (including both the initial win (retraction) and the ART set number added) during the predetermined game after the ART ends, “Olympus (1)” is played during the ART preparation, At the start of (when displaying the number of ART games), the BGM is changed to “Olympus 100 only”.

  This makes it difficult to recognize the number of ART games during ART preparation, and makes it difficult to determine whether the ART has been played consecutively or for the first time. Also, by playing “Olympos (1)” as the BGM being prepared for ART, 50 games are selected as the number of ART games during the preparation of ART, suggesting that it is an art villa (FIG. 41). If the BGM changes “only for Olympus 100” along with the display of the number of ART games, there is a possibility that the ART will be the first hit (withdrawn), 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 more. Therefore, when “Poseidon” or “Zeus” is displayed in the effect display area 5a, even if one set of ARTs that have started is completed, at least one set of ARTs is continuously performed. . In addition, as the mode is larger (higher), the probability that “Zeus” is selected is higher. Therefore, when “Zeus” is displayed in the effect display area 5a, it is possible to have strong expectation for the AT lottery based on the current mode.

  In Pachislot 1, when the previous stage is “Poseidon” or “Zeus”, when the mode at the start of a new set is greater than the mode at the start of the previous one set (advantageous for the player), If the same stage is likely to be determined and the mode at the start of a new one set is the same or smaller than the mode at the start of the previous one set, the possibility that the same stage is determined is low.

  Specifically, if the previous stage is other than “Zeus”, the stage of “Zeus” may be selected if the mode is “5” or higher, while the previous stage is “Zeus”. In the case of “”, “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 this case, “Poseidon” is not selected unless “Mode 4” or higher.

  The allocation of lottery values in the ART start stage lottery table 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 same as that of the AT set counter at the start of the previous one set. When the current mode is higher than the previous value or when the current mode is higher than the previous time, “Poseidon” or “Zeus” may be selected continuously without being limited to the mode.

  In addition, when transitioning to ART (EG) (RT4 gaming state), a special stage (extra stage) different from the three stages shown in FIG. 47 is used to suggest that it is an EG (extra game). You may make it transfer.

[BGM priority table]
The BGM priority table shown in FIG. 48 defines the priority and generation conditions of BGM output from the speakers 9L and 9R during ART. In the figure, “no additional condition occurrence” and “additional condition occurrence” indicate whether or not the ART set number additional condition has occurred during ART, and the smaller the numerical value described in those columns, The priority with which the BGM is selected increases. When a plurality of conditions are satisfied at the same time, the BGM with the highest priority (small numerical value) is output.

  In the illustrated BGM priority table, for example, when the stage selected at the start of ART is “Olympus”, “Olympos (1)” is basically selected as the BGM. When the current ART is more than 5 stations, there is a possibility that “Olympus (2)” will be selected when an extra effect (notification) occurs, and when “Olympus (2)” is selected, “Olympos ( "Olympos (2)" is output as BGM in preference to "1)". That is, the BGM changes to “Olympus (2)” from the next game in which the extra effect has occurred.

  Similarly, when “Olympos (3)” or “Olympos (4)” is selected as the BGM while satisfying the conditions shown in FIG. 48, “Olympos (4)” is given the highest priority, followed by “Olympos ( 3) ”,“ Olympos (2) ”, and“ Olympos (1) ”are given priority in this order. In addition, when the Olympus stage is selected at the start of ART and “Olympos 100 exclusive” is selected as the BGM only when the number of continuing games of the ART is 100G, “Olympos (1)” is selected. “Olympos 100 only” is prioritized, but if an extra effect occurs when the number of villas exceeds a certain number, the BGM will “Olympos (2)-(4)” rather than “Olympos 100 only”. Takes precedence. That is, the BGM changes from the next game in which the extra effect is generated.

  When the stage selected at the start of ART is “Poseidon” or “Zeus”, “Poseidon-only BGM” or “Zeus-only BGM” is basically selected. However, when an extra effect occurs when the number of resorts exceeds a certain number, and "Olympus (2)-(4)" is selected, "Olympus (2)-(4)" have priority. That is, the BGM changes from the next game in which the extra effect is generated.

  However, even if “Olympos (3)” or “Olympos (4)” is selected, “Olympos (1)” and “Olympos 100-only” have “ BGM does not occur in “Olympos (3)” or “Olympos (4)”, and first, BGM changes to “Olympos (2)”. That is, the priority among `` Olympos (2) '', `` Olympos (3) '' and `` Olympos (4) '' is `` Olympos (4) '', `` Olympos (3) '' and `` Olympos (2) ''. In order, the BGM changes in order (stepwise) to “Olympos (2)”, “Olympos (3)”, and “Olympos (4)”.

  Further, as will be described later, at any stage of “Olympos”, “Poseidon” and “Zeus”, “Special BGM” may be selected as the BGM in addition to the basic BGM, and this “Special BGM” is selected. In this case, “special BGM” is given priority. For example, when a certain number of consecutive resorts or more are present, an additional effect of ART occurs and “Special BGM” is given priority even when “Olympos (2) to (4)” is selected as BGM. Therefore, no change in BGM occurs.

  If GOD alignment occurs during ART, regardless of the BGM at the time of GOD alignment, “BOD dedicated BGM” is given priority and the stage moves to a “special stage” dedicated to GOD. “GOD dedicated BGM” is output. When this “special BGM” is selected, “GOD dedicated BGM” is given priority. For example, even when more than a certain number of consecutive resorts are added, an effect of adding ART occurs, and even when “Olympos (2) to (4)” is selected as BGM, “GOD exclusive BGM” is given priority. Therefore, no change in BGM occurs.

  In addition, when “Olympus (2) to (4)” is selected as the BGM in the case of “special BGM” and “GOD dedicated BGM”, the BGM change is carried over to the subsequent ART. That is, except for the case where “special BGM” is selected, “Olympos (2) to (4)” are output in the next ART.

[Special BGM lottery table]
The special BGM lottery table shown in FIG. 49 is referred to when lottery is performed as to whether or not a special BGM is selected as the BGM. This special BGM lottery table prescribes lottery value information for the current sound for each value of the consecutive house counter, the previous sound, and the value of the AT set counter. The “renso counter” is a counter that counts the number of times the ART has been performed continuously, and the “AT set counter” is a counter that counts the number of remaining ART sets (ART stock count). Stored in the storage area.

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

  On the other hand, when “special” is determined as the BGM, “special BGM” (music B) flows after the music A flows for one phrase. Here, “at the start of ART” in FIG. 50 means a game that has entered during ART preparation (a game in which notification of the pressing 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 number of remaining stocks of ART is 21 or more, it is determined that the number of remaining stocks is 21 or more by outputting the special BGM. Therefore, for the player, by outputting the special BGM, it becomes possible to recognize that there is a large amount of stock with a remaining stock number of 21 or more, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Also, if the value of the Renso 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. For this reason, if the special BGM is continuously output in a situation where the number of ARTs is 9 or less, it is determined that the remaining stock number is 31 or more.

  On the other hand, if the value of the consecutive 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 ARTs is 10 or more, it is determined that the remaining stock number is 21 or more.

  Therefore, when the number of remaining ART stocks is large, the special BGM is easily selected continuously, so that it is possible to enjoy a refreshing feeling coupled with the continuous ART.

  In the present embodiment, when “only for Olympus 100” 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 start of ART and the number of ART games set, but “special BGM” is reproduced from the start of ART. The winning probability is higher when the “special BGM” is played from the time of setting the number of ART games than when the game is set.

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

  On the other hand, “when the number of ART games is set” is a game 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 the music C (““ The music B ("special BGM") is played after playing the "Olympus 100 only").

[Design table lottery table]
The symbol table lottery table shown in FIGS. 53 and 54 is referred to in order to determine a 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 mode 1 and mode 2, respectively. In the present embodiment, the mode transition lottery tables for modes 3 to 7 are not shown.

  In the symbol table lottery table of mode 1 and mode 2 shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, symbols are randomly selected from 18 types including no symbol according to the winning number (internal winning combination). For example, in the case of the special small combination of the winning numbers 24 and 25, the 7th, reach and even tempered reach are selected, but the 7th is selected only when the special small combination is won. In the case of overlapping winning of RT4 transition replay, RT2 fixed replay, and RT2 transition replay of the winning numbers 14 to 18, odd-numbered alignment is selected. In the case of special replays with winning numbers 22 and 23, one winning combination with winning numbers 59 and 60, and a single bonus (SB) with winning number 61, odd tempers are selected.

  In addition, the symbol table includes symbol combinations such as “634” (Musashi), “315” (Saiko), or “873” (Cherry Blossoms) as reach eyes. An odd chance (“V” is treated as an odd number) such as “515” or “V5V” may be included as scissors eye symbol combinations as a chance to increase the performance.

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

[Direction group lottery table]
The effect group lottery table shown in FIGS. 55A and 55B is a table that is referred to when an effect group is lottery in accordance with the symbol table selected with reference to FIG.

  The effect group lottery table shown in FIG. 55 (A) is a table that is in a state where notification of a stop operation in modes 1 to 3 is not performed 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 template” 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 “odd template” symbol table is selected, an “effect production group”, an “ice fixed production group” or a “thunder fixed production group” is selected. Here, “XX fixed effect group” means that “XXX 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 an ART is activated (a game in which an ART starts from the next game). Since this effect group lottery table is referred to when ART is activated, a notification that ART is started or a contradictory effect is selected as an effect.

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

  FIG. 56 is an effect lottery table when “all” is selected as the effect group. In this effect lottery table, effects are fixedly selected from one or more effects according to the winning number. That is, the winning combination and the production are generally associated with each other.

  FIG. 57 is an effect lottery table when “fix start sound delay” is selected as the effect group. In this effect lottery table, the reel delay effect is selected regardless of the winning number. In this embodiment, the reel delay effect is an effect in which the start sound delay effect is generated with a delay in the start sound at the start of reel rotation compared to the normal time, and the start sound is different from the normal notification. It becomes sound.

  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 an announcement effect for shifting to the ART screen with the medal BET of the next game. Is.

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

  In the illustrated GOD button lottery table, on the assumption that a delayed effect is selected, when the winning number is other than 24, 25 (other than special small roles), the GOD button has a high probability (32736/32768 = about 99.9%). No rewriting is selected in which no effect is generated even if 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 a playback effect is executed when the GOD button 46 is operated while 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 when it is other than the special small role, rewriting to the freeze effect is not selected.

  On the other hand, when the winning numbers are 24 and 25 (special small roles), 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, or 23 is selected with a predetermined probability.

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

  The effect number 22 is the lighting effect + reproduction effect of the GOD button 46 as described above. Therefore, in the rewriting to the production number 22, the GOD button 46 is turned on after the delay of the start sound, and the special notification sound is generated by operating the GOD button 46 until the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. Is generated.

  The effect number 23 is a lighting effect of the GOD button 46 + a freeze effect. Therefore, in the rewriting to the production number 23, the GOD button 46 is turned on after the start sound delay production, and the GOD button 46 is operated before the first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, thereby producing the freeze production. Is generated.

  As described above, when the start sound delay effect occurs, when the lighting effect of the GOD button 46 occurs and the reproduction effect occurs, there is a possibility that the player plays a special small role and wins the AT. On the other hand, as described above with reference to FIGS. 31 (A) and 31 (B), when a special small role is won, special reel control is performed. Therefore, when a reproduction effect occurs, the left reel 3L is operated as a first stop, and the “GOD” symbol of the symbol position data “4” is pushed to the middle, thereby causing bitter stoppage or three-frame sliding. Whether or not a special small role is won can be estimated at the first stop. When the right reel 3R is operated as the first stop, the “lower half circle” symbol of the symbol position data “8” is pushed to the middle stage (the “GOD” symbol of the symbol position data “7” is pushed down). If the right reel 3R stops bitter, 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 displayed on the crossdown that cannot be stopped at the first left stop. Can be aligned.

  As described above, when the start sound delay effect is selected, if the start sound delay is rewritten, if the start sound delay occurs, the freeze effect accompanying the transition to the RT4 gaming state occurs. Therefore, the expectation when the start sound delay occurs increases.

  Even if a freeze effect does not occur, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player wins an AT by adopting a playback effect that may be a special role. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling feeling as to whether or not the AT is won when starting the next game.

  In addition, when a special small role is won, a special reel control is performed in addition to producing an effect that may be won by the special small role. You can enjoy a thrilling feeling about whether or not.

[GOD winning flash lottery table]
The GOD winning flash lottery table shown in FIG. 59 is a table that is referred to when the flash pattern of the lamp 14 when the GOD symbols are aligned after winning the special small roles of the winning numbers 24 and 25 is determined. The GOD winning flash lottery table is defined as the relationship between the ART continuation rate and the ramp data. In the GOD winning flash lottery table, the higher the flash number of 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 upper lamp data. That is, when a flash corresponding to the upper ramp data is generated, it can be expected that the loop rate of the ART is high.

[Premier G-ZONE transition lottery table]
The premier G-ZONE transition lottery table shown in FIG. 60 is a G-ZONE that is a chance zone after the end of ART (strictly, the G-until the RT transition symbol that is a missing spot of 15 small roles is stopped ZONE (A) (in the RT3 gaming state)) is a table that is referred to when lottery is made as to whether or not to shift to the premier G-ZONE on the condition that there is an ART stock. This premier G-ZONE transition lottery table defines whether or not to transition to the premier G-ZONE according to the winning number (internal winning combination).

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

  When winning the premier G-ZONE transition lottery, 1 is added to the G-ZONESP counter every time the transition lottery is won. At the same time, the AT set counter is also incremented by 1, and loop lottery is not performed. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the G-ZONESP counter is 32. On the other hand, when the value of the G-ZONESP counter is not 0, the process moves 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 for the number of times won by lottery in G-ZONE (A), but the upper limit number of games is set to 32.

  Further, the ART continuation may be notified in the final game of the premier G-ZONE. If this is done, the end game of the Premier G-ZONE will be clarified, and the decline in motivation due to the end of the Premier G-ZONE will be converted to expectations for ART that will be performed after the next game, and the motivation for the game will be maintained. It becomes possible, and the fall of the interest of a game can be suppressed.

  The transition to Premier G-ZONE was based on the condition that there is an ART stock, but it is not always necessary to use the ART stock. For example, if you move to the Premier G-ZONE when there is no stock, and if it becomes easier to win the ART due to the promotion of the mode in the Premier G-ZONE, you can pull back the ART immediately after the ART ends Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Mode transition lottery table]
The mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 61A and 61B 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. 61A and 61B, the current stay mode corresponds to mode 1 and mode 2, respectively, and the mode transition lottery tables of modes 3 to 7 are omitted.

  These mode transition lottery tables are preferentially shifted to a higher mode compared to the mode transition lottery table described above with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. In other words, in the premier G-ZONE, it is easy to shift to the higher mode, so the game in preparation for ART, which tends to be monotonous, progresses with the expectation of winning a prize for the internal winning role that tends to shift to the higher mode. can do.

[Main flowchart by control of main CPU of main control circuit]
With reference to FIG. 62, a main flowchart showing main processes executed by the main CPU 31 will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 performs initialization processing at power-on (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 appropriately changed, 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 data stored in the internal winning combination storing area, the expected display combination storing 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 determines whether the center line 8 is valid and a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  Next, the main CPU 31 extracts the random value A and the random value B and stores them in the random value storage area (step S4). The random value A is used in the internal lottery process, and the random value B is used in the lock lottery process or the like (see FIGS. 30A, 30B, 64, etc.). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 64 (step S5). In this process, the main CPU 31 determines an 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 to delay the timing for 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 an area related to control for stopping the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 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 gaming state, an internal winning combination, a result of lock lottery (presence / absence of lock), and the like, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process (step S334 in FIG. 75) described later Is done. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the start operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a wait process (step S9). In this process, the main CPU 31 stands by until a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses from the start of the previous game or until a lock time (for example, 5 seconds) set in the lock lottery process elapses. The lock time set by the lock lottery process may be digested by invalidating the stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R after the start of rotation. In this case, the player can recognize that the player is locked because the stop operation is not possible despite the rotation being started. Further, during this lock, slow rotation or reverse rotation may be performed to make it easier to recognize that the lock is being performed.

  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, 3R and stores a 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 a command data transmission process of an 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 which will be 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, 3R are stopped with the symbol combination table (FIGS. 17 to 23), and displays the display combination. And the number of medals to be paid out are determined.

  Next, the main CPU 31 pays out medals based on the payout number of medals 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 a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Next, the main CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 72 (step S16). In this process, the RT gaming 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 a condition for ending the bonus game is satisfied. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 74 (step S18), and then performs a process of step S2. In this process, the main CPU 31 starts operation of the bonus game when the conditions for starting the bonus game are satisfied, and operates the regame when the conditions for replay are satisfied.

[Medal reception / start check processing]
With reference to FIG. 63, a medal acceptance / start check process will be described, which shows a procedure of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a start operation is possible based on the number of inserted sheets.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, whether or not it is “0” (step S31). At this time, if there is a value of the automatic insertion counter, that is, if it is other than “0”, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs automatic insertion processing (step S32), and proceeds to step S39. Specifically, the main CPU 31 copies the value of the automatic insertion counter to the insertion 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 medals inserted. Counter. The automatic insertion counter and the insertion number counter are stored in predetermined areas of the main RAM 33.

  On the other hand, if the value of the automatic insertion number counter is not present, that is, “0”, the main CPU 31 permits medal reception (step S33), and then performs the process of step S34.

  In step S34, the main CPU 31 sets a maximum value of the number of inserted coins according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 31 sets “3” as the maximum value of the inserted number in all gaming states.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not medal acceptance is permitted (step S35). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S36, and when NO, the main CPU 31 continues to perform the process of step S39.

  In step S36, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion check processing. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the input from the inserted medal sensor 9S. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs medal insertion command transmission processing (step S37). In this process, the main CPU 31 stores a 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 a command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the inserted number is a game start possible number (step S38). For example, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the inserted number counter is the maximum value of the inserted 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. If it is not the maximum value, the main CPU 31 continues to step S35. Perform the process.

  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 processing. 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 of a process in which the main CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination based on a random number value, a gaming state, and the like will be described.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table, acquires a lottery value corresponding to the winning number, and subtracts the lottery value from the random value A (step S53). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the subtraction result is greater than “0” (whether or not it is positive) (step S54). At this time, if the subtraction result is positive, the main CPU 31 obtains a data pointer corresponding to the winning number (step S58), and then 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 A and the winning number. Specifically, the main CPU 31 updates the random number A to the value after subtraction in step S53 and updates the winning number to a value obtained by adding “1”. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not all winning numbers have been checked (step S56). At this time, if all winning numbers are checked, the main CPU 31 sets “0” in the data pointer, and proceeds to step S59. On the other hand, if not all the winning numbers are 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 an internal winning combination (winning request flag) based on the data pointer. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired winning internal winning combination (winning request flag) in the corresponding internal winning combination storing area (step S60).

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether the winning number is any of 14 to 18, 24, or 25 (step S81). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S82, and when it is NO, the lock lottery process is terminated.

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

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

  Whether the lock is won or not is performed for the short lock and the long lock when the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), and for the freeze when the winning number is 24 or 25 (see FIG. 9).

  When the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), whether the short lock or the long lock is successful is determined by distinguishing between three types of situations defined below, as shown in FIG.

(A) When “Emerald” is not displayed as the winning history (except for (c) described later)
(B) While “Emerald” is displayed as the winning history (for example, between 5G as the number of winning history display games)
(C) For a predetermined number of games after “Emerald” is no longer displayed as the winning history (for example, 25G)

  Note that “emerald” as a winning history is displayed when a single bonus, special replay, single winning combination 1 and single winning combination 2 are won (see FIG. 38).

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

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

  In the situation of (c) of the predetermined period when the display of the emerald prize winning history is lost, the long lock is won with a probability of about 20%. The probability of 20% is approximately 2.5 times the probability of the situation (a) where there is no emerald winning history. That is, in the situation of (c), when the winning number is 14 to 18 (see FIG. 9), the correct answer push order for winning the red 7 symbol assortment is won as compared to the situation of (a). Is about 2.5 times more likely to be notified.

  Therefore, for a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) in which “Emerald” is displayed in the winning history after winning a single bonus, special replay, single winning combination 1 or single winning combination 2, RT4 replay with red 7 symbols aligned. The possibility of shifting to the RT4 gaming state by winning, that is, shifting to ART (EG) is increased.

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

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

  In step S85, the main CPU 31 adds a value corresponding to the type of lock 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 “4476” (about 5 seconds) is added to the wait timer when the lock type is freeze. When the process of step S82 is finished, the lock lottery process is finished.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 sets the value of the data pointer as a rotation stop number (step S111). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the reel stop initial setting table, and acquires each piece of information based on the rotation stop number (step S112). For example, the main CPU 31 acquires a drawing priority table number, a drawing 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 regions (step S113). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 stores 3 in the stop button non-operating counter (step S114), and ends the reel stop initial setting process. The stop button non-operating counter is used for determining the number of stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that are not stopped by the player, and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 33.

[Retrieve priority storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 67, the drawing priority order storing process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 stores the value of the stop button non-operating 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” as the number of symbol checks and “0” as the search symbol position (step S134). Next, the main CPU 31 performs a symbol code storing process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 70 (step S135).

  Next, the main CPU 31 updates the display combination storing area based on the acquired symbol code and the symbol code storing 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 plays the role corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the display combination storing area, and corresponding to the bit storing “1” in the internal winning combination storing area. Referring to the pull-in priority table selected in step S133, pull-in priority data is acquired. In this process, for a combination for which a winning is determined with one reel (for example, a single small combination determined with the right reel 3R), a reel other than the one reel (the left reel 3L in the case of a single small combination). , Middle reel 3C) does not acquire pull-in priority data. In addition, when the winning combination for one reel is not determined as the internal winning combination, the drawing priority order data for “stop prohibition” is acquired for the one reel.

  Next, the main CPU 31 stores the acquired drawing priority data in the drawing 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). When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S141, and when the determination is NO, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S135. In this process, it is determined whether all searches for symbol positions “0” to “20” have been performed. In step S141, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a search has been performed for the number of searches. When this determination is YES, the main CPU 31 ends the pull-in priority order storage process, and when NO, performs the process of step S132. In this process, it is determined whether or not all reels have been searched.

[Pull-in priority table selection processing]
With reference to FIG. 68, a description will be given of a pull-in priority table selection process for selecting a pull-in priority.

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

  In step S162, the main CPU 31 sets a drawing priority table selection table corresponding to the drawing priority table selection table number. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 refers to the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area, sets the corresponding drawing priority table number from the drawing priority table selection table (step S163), and performs the drawing priority table selection process. finish.

[Reel stop control process]
With reference to FIG. 69, a reel stop control process in which the main CPU 31 stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R based on an internal winning combination or a timing of a stop operation by the player will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not an effective stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (step S181). At this time, when the valid stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are pressed, the main CPU 31 subsequently performs the process of step S182. On the other hand, when the effective stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are not pressed, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S181 again.

  In step S182, the main CPU 31 updates the pressing order storage area and the operation stop button storage area. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 subtracts “1” from the value of the stop button non-operating counter (step S183). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines a 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 sliding piece number determination process (step S186). In this process, the main CPU 31 refers to the stop table to determine the number of sliding piece 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 a reel stop command in the communication data storage area of the main RAM 33. The reel stop command includes information on the operation stop button and the like, and is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72 in the command data transmission process of an interrupt process described later. Thereby, the sub control circuit 72 can produce an effect according to the stop operation.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position of the search target reel based on the stop start position and the number of sliding pieces determination data (step S189). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 sets a scheduled stop position as a search symbol position (step S190), and performs symbol code storage processing (FIG. 70) for acquiring a 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 bits of symbols (design combinations) that can be displayed to “1” and updates the bits of symbols (design combinations) that are not displayed to “0” in the symbol code storage area. For example, when “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 in which the symbol of the left reel 3L is “GOD” symbol is “ While “1” is maintained, the bit corresponding to the combination whose symbol of 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 when 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” (not at the time of the third stop), the main CPU 31 performs the drawing priority order storing process of FIG. 67 (step S195), and then the step The process of S181 is performed. That is, in the pachislot machine 1, before the process of stopping the rotation of the next reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, the process of storing the drawing priority data for each symbol position of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R still rotating. Is done. On the other hand, when the value of the stop button non-operating counter is “0”, the main CPU 31 determines that the stop control at the time of the third stop has ended, and ends the reel stop control process.

[Design code storage processing]
With reference to FIG. 70, a symbol code storing process for acquiring a symbol code based on the set retrieved symbol position will be described.

  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 check symbol position data for 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 symbol position data for check based on the search symbol position (middle symbol) of the search target reel. Specifically, when the effective line data indicates the middle stage, the search symbol position is used as the check symbol position data as it is, and when the effective line data indicates the upper stage, the search symbol position + 1 is the check symbol position data. Become. In the present 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 is directly used as the check symbol position data.

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

[Priority pull-in control processing]
Referring to FIG. 71, a description will be given of the priority pull-in control process showing the procedure of the process in which the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols.

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

  Next, the main CPU 31 sets a priority order table corresponding to the number of sliding piece 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 number of sliding pieces (step S235). Subsequently, the main CPU 31 extracts a stop search position based on the stop start position and the priority order (step S236). Next, the main CPU 31 acquires pull-in priority order 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 priority order data (step S238). At this time, if it is equal to or higher than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, the main CPU 31 updates the number of sliding frames (step S239), and then performs the process of step S240. On the other hand, if it is less than the previously acquired priority pull-in order data, 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 sliding frames (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.

  As described above, in the priority pull-in control process, the main CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols for displaying a combination of symbols related to the internal winning combination to be pulled in with higher priority from among the number of types of sliding symbols. decide.

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

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT0 transition replay has been displayed, that is, whether or not the RT0 transition replay has been won (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, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT action symbol or the RT1 transition replay is displayed (step S263). At this time, if the RT action 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 determines 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 is won. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S265). At this time, when the RT2 transition replay or RT confirmed replay wins, 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, if the RT2 transition replay or the RT confirmed replay has not been won, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not the RT3 transition replay has been displayed, that is, whether or not the RT3 transition replay has been won ( Step S267). At this time, if the RT3 transition replay wins, 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, if the RT3 transition replay has not won, 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 been won (step S269). At this time, if the RT4 transition replay wins, 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, the main CPU 31 ends the RT control process.

[Bonus end check process]
With reference to FIG. 73, the bonus end check process will be described.

  First, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the SB operation is being performed, that is, whether or not the SB gaming 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 gaming state flag to OFF. An SB end process is performed (step S292), and the bonus end check process ends.

[Bonus activation 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 the bonus game based on the determined display combination type and the like will be described.

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

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

[Interrupt processing under the control of the main CPU (1.1173 msec)]
With reference to FIG. 75, an interrupt process by the control of the main CPU 31 showing a procedure of an interrupt process executed by the main CPU 31 every 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 input port check processing (step S332). In this process, the main CPU 31 confirms the presence / absence of a signal transmitted to the microcomputer 30. For example, the main CPU 31 stores the on-edge and off-edge of the start switch 6S, the stop switch 7S, etc. for each interrupt process.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs timer update processing (step S333). Next, the main CPU 31 performs command data transmission processing (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 rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R in response to a request for starting rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, that is, in response to a start operation, and at a constant speed. Control is performed so that 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate. Further, in accordance with the stop operation, control is performed so that the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop operation stops.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 31 performs a lamp / 7SEG driving process (step S336). For example, the main CPU 31 displays the number of credited medals, the number of payouts, etc. on various display units. Subsequently, the main CPU 31 restores the register (step S337), and terminates the interrupt processing that occurs periodically.

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

[Power-on processing]
Referring to FIG. 76, the operation of the sub control circuit 72 when the power is turned on will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization processing (step S351), and proceeds to step S352. In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs error check of the sub RAM 83 and the like, and initializes the task system. The task system includes a lamp control task that is a task group for timer interrupt synchronization, a sound control task, and a mother task that is a task group for VSYNC (Vertical Synchronization) interrupt synchronization.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 81 activates a lamp control task, and proceeds to step S353. The lamp control task will be described later with reference to FIG. 77, but it waits for the sub CPU 81 to receive a timer interrupt event message transmitted every 2 ms to the sub CPU 81. In response to the reception of the CPU 81, the sub CPU 81 performs a process of controlling the lighting state of the reel backlights of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  In step S353, the sub CPU 81 activates a 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 aborts the process. The mother task will be described later with reference to FIG. 79, but is a task group for VSYNC (vertical synchronization signal) interrupt synchronization, and when the liquid crystal display device 5 displays one frame of video, the liquid crystal display device 5 The vertical sync signal (VSYNC interrupt signal) sent from

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

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

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

  In step S374, a sound control task execution process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 78 is performed, and the flow 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 this embodiment, the priority order of the task group for timer interrupt synchronization is basically the order of the lamp control task and the sound control task. Therefore, in step S374, the sound control task at the next priority of the lamp control task is executed. In step S374, the processing of steps S393 and S394 is performed in the sound control task described with reference to FIG. 78 described later.

  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 lamp lighting control processing, and proceeds to step S373.

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

  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 in the next priority of 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 step S392, the processes of steps S375 and S376 are performed in the lamp control task.

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

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 activates a main task which will be 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 production is set based on 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.

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

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

  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 received command and proceeds to step S453. In step S453, the sub CPU 81 determines whether a command different from the previous command is received. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S454. When the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 proceeds to step S452.

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

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

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

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 checks a 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 decision processing]
The effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is time to receive an initialization command (step S511). If it is time to receive the initialization command, the sub CPU 81 performs initialization command reception processing (step S512), and ends the effect content determination processing. Note that the initialization command includes, for example, installation value change presence / absence information and setting value information, and in the initialization command reception processing, the sub CPU 81 obtains the information.

  On the other hand, if the initialization command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a medal insertion command reception (step S513). If the medal insertion command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a medal insertion command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 85 (step S514), and ends the effect content determination process. Note that the medal insertion command includes, for example, information on the presence / absence of medal insertion, the number of inserted counters, and the value of the credit counter. In the medal insertion command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires these information and needs them. Set production data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving a medal insertion command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving a start command (step S515). When the start command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a start command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 86 (step S516), and ends the effect content determination process. The start command includes, for example, the type of game state flag, the type of internal winning combination, the result of lock lottery (whether there is a short lock, long lock, or freeze). CPU81 acquires these information and sets required production data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command (step S517). When it is time to receive a reel rotation start command, 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 indicating that the rotation of the reel has been started. In the reel rotation start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 obtains such information and obtains necessary effect data. set.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the reel stop command (step S519). When it is time to receive a reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 performs a reel stop command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 91 (step S520), 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 sliding frames (or the planned stop position). In the reel stop command reception process, the sub CPU 81 receives these information. And set the necessary production data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the reel stop command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the display command (step S521). When the display command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs a display command reception process which will be 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. In the display command reception process, the sub CPU 81 acquires the information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, if the display command is not received, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is a bonus start command reception (step S523). When it is time to receive a bonus start command, 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 indicating that the bonus has been started. In the bonus start command reception process, the sub CPU 81 obtains such information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus start command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the bonus end command (step S525). If it is time to receive a bonus end command, 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. In the bonus end command reception process, the sub CPU 81 obtains such information and sets necessary effect data.

  On the other hand, if it is not at the time of receiving the bonus end command, the sub CPU 81 subsequently determines whether or not it is at the time of receiving the input state command (step S527). When the input state command is received, the sub CPU 81 performs an input state command reception process described later with reference to FIG. 101 (step S528), and ends the effect content determination process. On the other hand, when the input state command is not 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, 7R is in an on-edge state or an off-edge state. In the input state command reception process, the sub CPU 81 Acquires these information and sets necessary production data.

[Process when receiving medal insertion command]
With reference to FIG. 85, the medal insertion command reception process will be described.

  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 compulsorily performs the light effect generated after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped on condition that the insertion of the third medal is confirmed regardless of care or automatic insertion. finish.

  The effect of the reel backlight is determined to end by the lamp data determination process (S472) in the command analysis process described with reference to FIG. 82, and the sub CPU 81 issues an instruction to turn off the reel backlight. There are multiple types of effects produced by the reel backlight in association with the types of small roles, etc., but by forcibly terminating the effect produced by the reel backlight, the display result is displayed to the player before the next game starts. It can be clearly displayed.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 81 does not determine that the third medal has been inserted, it ends the medal insertion command reception process.

[Start command reception processing]
Referring to FIG. 86, the start command reception process will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 performs a lottery process by adding the number of AT sets described later with reference to FIG. 87 (step S561). In this process, the sub CPU 81 performs continuous grant of AT 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 a reel other than the left reel 3L when it is not AT (ART) (no notification of pushing order), AT is not given ( (Or significantly lower the probability of granting). The penalty counter is a counter that counts the number of games for which this penalty is performed, 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 “1” from the penalty counter (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 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 five 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 the current game is displayed as a blank display). .

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the internal winning combination is SB (step S566). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S567, and when NO, the process of step S568 is performed. In step S567, the sub CPU 81 sets SB identification data, and then performs the process of step S568. In step S568, the sub CPU 81 performs an effect lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 90, and ends the start command reception process.

[AT set number addition lottery processing]
With reference to FIG. 87, the lottery process for adding the number of AT sets will be described.

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

  On the other hand, when the mode initial hit flag is on, the sub CPU 81 executes AT continuous lottery with reference to the continuation rate determined at the time of AT lottery winning (step S582). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT continuous lottery has been won, that is, whether or not to continue the AT (step S583). At this time, if the AT is continued, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the AT set counter (step S584), and then performs the process of step S586. On the other hand, if the AT is not continued, the sub CPU 81 updates the mode initial hit flag to OFF (step S585), and then performs the process of step S586.

  In step S586, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the winning history initial winning flag is ON. Here, the first win flag for winning history is a flag for identifying whether or not the AT lottery based on the winning history between 5 games is won. If it is, it means that it is not winning. At this time, if the first winning flag for winning history is OFF, the sub CPU 81 finishes the lottery process by adding the number of AT sets.

  On the other hand, if the first winning flag for winning history is ON, the sub CPU 81 refers to the continuation rate determined at the time of winning the AT lottery and executes AT continuous lottery (step S587). Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT continuous lottery is won, that is, whether or not the AT is continued (step S588). At this time, when the AT is continued, the sub CPU 81 adds “1” to the AT set counter (step S589), and finishes the lottery process by adding the number of AT sets. On the other hand, if the AT is not continued, the sub CPU 81 updates the winning history initial winning flag to OFF (step S590), and finishes the lottery process by adding the number of AT sets.

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

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

  The mode transition lottery table shown in FIGS. 61A and 61B is a table that is referred to in the premier G-ZONE with the SP flag turned on, and the SP flag shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 is turned off. Compared to the mode transition lottery table, the transition to the higher mode is preferentially performed. In other words, in the premier G-ZONE, it is easy to shift to the higher mode, so the game in preparation for ART, which tends to be monotonous, progresses with the expectation of winning a prize for the internal winning role that tends to shift to the higher mode. can do.

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

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won (step S614). At this time, if the AT lottery is not won, the sub CPU 81 ends the mode process. 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 winning the AT lottery is not limited to “1”, but may be plural.

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

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

[First hit processing]
With reference to FIG. 89, the initial hit processing will be described.

  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. If 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 sub game state is normal or G-ZONE. Here, G-ZONE includes both G-ZONE (A) and G-ZONE (5) unless otherwise specified. G-ZONE (A) corresponds to the period from when the ART counter becomes “0” to when the RT1 transition replay or RT action symbol is displayed. G-ZONE (5) basically shifts from G-ZONE (A) and corresponds to 5 games, but if RT3 transition replay is displayed, G-ZONE (A) From the transition to the RT3 transition replay.

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

  In step S633, the sub CPU 81 refers to the precursor game number lottery table, determines the number of precursor games by lottery, and sets the determined number of precursor games in the precursor counter. Although the precursor game number lottery table is not illustrated, the precursor game number lottery table defines the number of precursor games within a range of 1 to 32, for example. The sign game number lottery table may be a separate table for the first game and the consecutive game time. In this case, the game game lottery table for the first game is compared to the first game game number lottery table for the first game. The number is set to a small number, and in the case of consecutive resorts, the distribution of 1-5 games is increased.

  Subsequently, after adding 1 to the initial hit counter (step S634), the sub CPU 81 determines whether the ceiling counter is 200 to 1 (step S635). The ceiling counter is set to 1500 in step S911 of the ceiling setting process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 when G-ZONE (5) is set in the sub game state and the AT set counter is 0. Is. This ceiling counter is cleared in step S801 of the ART start time process which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The sub CPU 81 executes the process of S636 when the ceiling counter is 200 to 1, and ends the initial 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 hitting process.

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

  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.

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

  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 the lock is present, the sub CPU 81 sets the special effect data for locking (step S652), and then performs the process of step S653. On the other hand, if 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 a symbol table based on the symbol table lottery table (see FIGS. 53 and 54) (step S653). The symbol 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 on the sub side (see FIG. 37). The symbol table is listed in the left column of FIGS. 53 and 54, and is a grouping of symbol combinations displayed in the effect display area 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 refers to the effect group table lottery table (see FIGS. 55A and 55B) 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 delayed 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. A special sound different from the normal start sound is adopted as the start sound during the delayed performance.

  The sub-CPU 81 executes the process of step S657 when it is determined that the effect number is 2 in the determination at step S656, 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 performs lottery with reference to the GOD button lottery table (see FIG. 58), rewrites the production number, and ends the production lottery processing.

  Reproduction lottery of the production number is performed by selecting from four types of production numbers 2, 21 to 23 as production 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 to perform the effect of the effect number 2 and to cancel the effect of the effect number 2 without performing the effect of the effect number 2 and the pattern that additionally executes the effect to be rewritten thereafter. And a pattern that completely rewrites the production.

[Reel stop command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 91, processing at the time of receiving a reel stop command will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the ART counter is “1” or more (step S671). When the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 continues the process of step S672.

  In step S672, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT set counter is “1” or more. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the reel stop command reception process, and when the determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 continues the process of step S673.

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

  In step S674, the sub CPU 81 adds “10” to the penalty counter, subsequently sets penalty warning effect data (step S675), and ends the process when the reel stop command is received.

[Process when receiving display command]
With reference to FIG. 92, the display command reception process will be described.

  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). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the display command reception process, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 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. It should be noted that the special small role includes a cross-down special small role unless otherwise specified. If the sub CPU 81 determines in step S693 that the display combination is a special small combination, the sub CPU 81 sets a GOD stage, which is a special stage, and sets a BGM corresponding to the GOD stage (step S694). Subsequently, the process of step S695 is performed. On the other hand, if 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 sub game state is ART or ART (EG). ART is a period during which a push order notification is generated in order to win a small role and to avoid winning a fall replay (see FIG. 37). ART (EG) is a period that is advantageous for adding the number of ART sets to be transferred when winning RT4 transfer 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 an RT4 transition replay, RT2 fixed replay, and RT2 transition replay overlapping winning. . 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, if the winning number is not any of 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 RT4 transition lip. At this time, if the display combination is RT4 transition lip, a process for starting a crash ART described later with reference to FIG. 93 is performed (step S698), and the background color change flag is updated to ON (step S699). . Through these processes, the sub game state is shifted to ART (EG) and the background color is changed to notify that the sub game state has shifted to ART (EG). That is, the rush ART is an ART (EG) that rushes from a state that is not an AT (a state in which there is no notification of the pressing order) without a precursor game. Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs a 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 RT2 transition lip. At this time, if the display combination is RT2 transition lip, a collision process described later with reference to FIG. 94 is performed (step S701), and the display command reception process is terminated. In other words, the sub CPU 81 sets the gaming state on the sub side during ART preparation, and ends the display command reception process. Here, the hit is a hit made during ART preparation without a warning game. On the other hand, if the display combination is not the RT2 transition lip, the display command reception process is terminated.

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

  In step S704, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the sub game state is G-ZONE (A). At this time, if the sub game state is G-ZONE (A), processing during G-ZONE (A), which will be described later with reference to FIG. 97, is performed (step S705), and display command reception processing is performed. Exit. On the other hand, if it is not G-ZONE (A), a counting process described later with reference to FIG. 95 is performed (step S706). In this process, various counters, for example, a ceiling counter, a precursor counter, and an ART counter are updated, and the number of ART reservations, stage, BGM, and the like are determined. Here, G-ZONE (A) is a state in which there is no notification of the pressing order until the RT1 transition replay or the RT action symbol is displayed after the ART counter becomes “0”. When the process of step S706 is completed, the display command reception process is terminated.

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

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

[Processing at the start of sudden ART]
With reference to FIG. 93, the process at the start of the rush ART, that is, the process at the start of the ART (EG) that rushes from the state where there is no notification of the push order 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 it in the ART counter (step S732).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initial hit counter is “1” (step S733). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S736. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the extended game counter (step S734), clears the initial hit determination counter (step S735), and then 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. If this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with 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), determines the stage (step S737), special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49), and BGM priority. The BGM during ART is determined with reference to the degree table (see FIG. 48) and the reproduction timing lottery table (see FIG. 51) (step S738), and then the process of step S739 is performed.

  In step S739, the sub CPU 81 sets the sub gaming state to ART (EG), and ends the crash ART start time process.

[Treatment at collision]
With reference to FIG. 94, a process at the time of a collision, that is, a process at the start during ART preparation for entering without a warning 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 sub game state (step S752), refers to a mode continuation rate lottery table (not shown), and determines the continuation rate based on the current mode ( Step S753).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 turns on the mode first hit flag (step S754), and then determines whether or not the first hit counter is “1” (step S755). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S758. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the extended game counter (step S756), clears the initial hit determination counter (step S757), and then performs the process of step S758.

  In step S758, the sub CPU 81 refers to the ART start stage lottery table (see FIG. 47), determines the stage, and special BGM lottery table (see FIG. 49), BGM priority table (see FIG. 48) and playback. With reference to the timing lottery table (see FIG. 51), BGM during ART is determined (step S759), and the collision process is terminated.

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

  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 decrements 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 continues with the process of step S781. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets ART preparation in progress to the sub game state (step S734).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the initial hit counter is “1” (step S775). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs a process of step S778. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 sets 1 in the extended game counter (step S776), clears the initial hit determination counter (step S777), and then performs the process of step S778.

  In step S778, the sub CPU 81 determines the number of ART reserved games, and subsequently determines the stage and ART BGM (steps S779 and 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 It is determined from 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 decrements the ceiling counter by “1” to determine whether 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 increments the AT set counter by 1 (step S783) and performs the process of step S784.

  In step S784, the sub CPU 81 refers to a mode continuation rate lottery table (not shown), determines the continuation rate based on the current mode, and then turns on the mode initial hit flag (step S785).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 81 performs the initial hitting process described above with reference to FIG. 89 and ends the counting process.

[ART start processing]
The ART start process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

[G-ZONE (A) medium processing]
With reference to FIG. 97, the process during G-ZONE (A) will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT set counter is “1” or more (step S821). That is, it is determined whether there is ART stock. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 continues with 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 the winning combination is based on the winning combination (step S822), and performs the process of step S823.

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

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

  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 continues with the process of step S825. On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 increments the G-ZONESP counter by 1 (step S824), and performs the process of step S825.

  The G-ZONESP counter defines the number of Premier G-ZONE games, and the premier G-ZONE gaming state continues until the value of the G-ZONESP counter becomes “0”. In the present 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 provide an upper limit of the G-ZONESP counter.

  The lottery for the transition to Premier G-ZONE is performed on condition that there is ART stock (steps S821 to S824). In this case, it is suggested to the player that there is ART stock, and Premier It can be expected that the number of ARTs will be increased by shifting to G-ZONE.

  However, lottery transfer to Premier G-ZONE does not necessarily have to be based on ART stock. For example, if the transition to Premier G-ZONE when there is no stock makes it easier to win ART due to the promotion of the mode in Premier G-ZONE, it is possible to bring back ART immediately after ART ends. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In step S825, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is an RT1 transition replay or an RT action 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 to shift the sub gaming state from G-ZONE (A) to G-ZONE (5). When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing 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, G-ZONE (5) is a state in which there is no notification of the pressing order that has shifted from 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 ceiling setting processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 100 (step S828), and ends the processing during G-ZONE (A). On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues with the process of step S829.

  In step S829, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the G-ZONESP counter is “1” or more. That is, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not to shift the sub game state to the premium G-ZONE. When this determination is NO, the sub CPU 81 ends the processing during G-ZONE (A). On the other hand, when the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 decrements the G-ZONESP counter by 1, 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]
With reference to FIG. 98, processing during display during ART will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the display combination is RT4 transition lip (step S851). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S852, and when NO, the process of step S855 is subsequently performed.

  In step S852, the sub CPU 81 increments the AT set counter by 1, sets ART (EG) to the sub gaming state (step S853), turns on the background color change flag (step S854), and displays during ART. End time processing. That is, by changing the background color, the player can recognize that it is ART (EG). In addition, since ART (EG) (RT4 gaming state) is preferentially added to the number of ART sets, the player can be notified of the expectation of the additional number of sets by the background color of the effect display area 5a.

  In step S855, the sub CPU 81 decrements the AT set counter by 1, and then 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 end ART. When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S857, and when it is NO, the display processing during ART is ended.

  In step S857, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the AT set counter is “1” or more. If this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 continues to perform the process of step S858, and if NO, 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 extended game counter (step S859), and then performs the process of step S860. The extended game counter is referred to, for example, when the BGM is changed when adding the number of ART sets (see FIG. 48) or to display the extended game number 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 the predetermined number of games may be treated as a consecutive resort.

  In step S860, the sub CPU 81 sets G-ZONE (A), and terminates the display processing during ART. If 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 sub game state.

[Winning history processing]
With reference to FIG. 99, the winning history process will be described.

  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 SB identification data is set (step S882). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 clears the SB identification data (step S883), and then 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 sub game state and the display combination (or winning combination). To do. Here, the gaming state on the sub side is 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). When this determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 ends the winning history process, and when it is NO, the sub CPU 81 performs the process of step S886.

  In step S886, the sub CPU 81 updates the history code (for the past five 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 (contents) defined by the condition code table (see FIG. 39) with the history code (step S888), and determines whether or not they match (step S889). At this time, if the winning history corresponding to the condition code matches the history code, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S892, and if they do not match, the sub CPU 81 continues to step S890. Perform the process. In step S890, the sub CPU 81 subtracts “1” from the condition code, and then determines whether the condition code is “0” (step S891). At this time, if the condition code is “0”, the sub CPU 81 ends the winning history process, and if the condition code is not “0”, the sub CPU 81 performs the process 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 is won (step S893). At this time, if the AT lottery is won, the sub CPU 81 subsequently performs the process of step S894. 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 refers to a winning history continuation rate lottery table (not shown), determines a continuation rate based on the condition code (step S895), and updates the winning history initial hit flag to ON. (Step S896).

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

  In this winning history process, the sub CPU 81 repeatedly checks the condition codes in order from condition code 18 to condition code 1, and when it is determined in step S891 that the condition code is “0”, all the conditions It is determined that the verification for the code has been completed, and the winning history process is completed.

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

  First, the sub CPU 81 sets “1500” to the ceiling counter (step S911), and then 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 process of step S913 is performed. The ceiling shortening flag is turned on under the condition that the value of the ceiling counter is 200 or less (excluding 0) in step S636 of the initial hit processing described above with reference to FIG.

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

  When an AT lottery is won immediately before the ceiling, it is not usually possible to receive the benefit of ART due to reaching the ceiling, but by using the ceiling shortening flag, the expectation of receiving the benefit of ceiling ART is secured again. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in motivation due to winning the AT lottery just before the ceiling and improve the interest of the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress disgust in the foreplaying effect and the art in preparation for the ART until the transition to the ART by winning the AT just before the ceiling, and to reduce the discomfort that can be felt in the subsequent games.

[Process when receiving input status command]
With reference to FIG. 101, processing upon receiving an input state command will be described.

  First, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not the use condition of the GOD button 46 is satisfied (step S931). 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 lighting 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 use condition of the GOD button 46 is one of the following (1) and (2).
(1) The first stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R after the effect determined in step S655 in FIG. 90 or the effect rewritten in step S657 is the effect numbers 22 and 23 and the effect is determined (2) From receiving the special small role winning until receiving the third medal insertion command

  In step S <b> 933, the sub CPU 81 determines whether 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”. In other words, the sub CPU 81 determines whether or not it is an effect of reproducing the start sound at the time of the delayed start sound after the GOD button 46 is turned on / operated. If this determination is NO, the process of step S936 is performed. On the other hand, if the determination is YES, the sub CPU 81 resets the sound data of the start sound (step S935), and ends the input state command reception process. In this way, it is possible to reconfirm that the delayed effect has occurred by generating the start sound at the time of the delayed effect of the start sound by operating the GOD button 46.

  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 it is an effect of performing a freeze after the GOD button 46 is turned on / 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 gives an instruction to switch the effect (step S937), and ends the input state command reception process. In this way, by generating a freeze by operating the GOD button 46, the GOD button 46 is not merely for confirming a delayed effect, but may have developed into a freeze and wins a special small role. You can have the expectation. Therefore, the interest of the game can be enhanced by increasing the player's expectation for the GOD button effect.

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

  The GOD winning flash lottery table defines the flash pattern of the lamp 14 when a special small role 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-order ramp data (the larger number). Therefore, it is expected that a flash pattern that is likely to have a high continuation rate is generated, and the continuation rate can be predicted from the generated flash pattern and enjoyed.

[Effect of the embodiment]
According to the pachi-slot 1 of the present embodiment, it is easy to select 100 games when executing the first hit ART, and 50 games when executing extended resort ART, and a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the end of ART. If the number of ARTs when executing ATs granted in the RT1 gaming state until the maximum number of precursor games is exhausted (for example, when the number of ART games is 100) is output when the number of ART games is 50 during the ART preparation. The basic BGM is output. When the number of ART games is 100 at the time of ART, a dedicated 100 dedicated BGM is output. In this way, since the BGM being prepared for ART is different from the number of ART games that are actually executed, it is difficult to recognize the number of ART games. Also, since 100 games are easy to select at the time of first hit ART and 50 games are easy to select at the time of continuous play, if the BGM being prepared for ART is the basic BGM, and the BGM in the ART is a dedicated BGM for 100, It becomes difficult to determine whether the ART to be executed this time is the first hit or the Renso ART. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether it is ART for the first time or ART at the time of extended resort, or recognizing the number of ART games before being notified of the transition to ART. it can. Therefore, depending on the type of BGM, it is possible to prevent early recognition of the number of ART games, the first hit ART or the extended resort ART, and suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

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

  In addition to the pachi-slot 1 as in the embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that performs the above-described operation of the pachislot machine 1 in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), and other recording media can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

1 Pachislot 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display 5c Prize 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 (2)

A plurality of symbol display means capable of variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols;
Provided in correspondence with a plurality of gaming states including at least a replay low probability gaming state with a low replay winning probability in which a unit game can be performed without inserting a game medium and a replay high probability gaming state with a high winning probability of the replay. An internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination from a plurality of combinations with reference to an internal lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state among the plurality of internal lottery tables
A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of symbol display means, and receiving a player's stop operation;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal for commanding stop of a symbol variably displayed on the symbol display means corresponding to the operated stop operation means in response to an operation of the stop operation means by a player; ,
In response to the output of the stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the symbol display on the symbol display means;
An AT that performs notification of assist information related to the stop operation of the plurality of stop operation means for winning the specific combination when winning a specific combination of the plurality of combinations, under a predetermined condition AT grant means for granting when satisfying,
AT set number counting means for adding the AT set number when the AT is given by the AT grant means and subtracting the AT set number when the AT is executed;
ART starting means for starting the replay high-probability gaming state and the AT that is the AT through the replay low-probability gaming state and the AT being prepared for the ART;
ART game number selection means for selecting an ART game number when executing the ART from a plurality of ART game numbers that are the number of games for executing the notification of the assist information when the ART is executed;
Informing means for informing the predetermined information for displaying a transition symbol combination for shifting the gaming state from the replay low probability gaming state to the replay high probability gaming state, and the assist information in the AT;
BGM output means for outputting BGM upon start of the ART preparation;
BGM selection means for selecting a BGM to be output by the BGM output means from a plurality of predetermined BGMs;
BGM output control means for performing control to output the BGM selected by the BGM selection means from the BGM output means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The ART game number selection means is:
In the replay low probability gaming state, when the number of AT sets counted by the AT set number counting means is zero, when the first hit AT assigned by the AT granting means is executed, and the replay low probability gaming Granted by the AT granting unit when the AT set number counted by the AT set number counting unit is 1 or more in the state, or when the ART is being prepared or at the ART When one of the plurality of ART games is selected with a different probability, the number of ART games is selected at the time of executing the Renso ART corresponding to the AT,
The plurality of BGMs are selected from the first BGM selected only when a specific ART game number is selected by the ART game number selection means, and any ART game number of the plurality of ART game numbers is selected. A second BGM that can be selected in common when
The BGM output control means, when executing the AT assigned by the AT grant means, if the specific ART game number is selected by the ART game number selection means, the second game during the ART preparation. A gaming machine, wherein BGM is output from the BGM output means, and control for outputting the first BGM from the BGM output means in the ART is executed. When the BGM output control means executes the AT assigned by the AT grant means in the replay low-probability gaming state from the end of the ART until the predetermined number of games elapses, the ART game number selection means performs the identification. When the number of ART games is selected, the second BGM is output from the BGM output means during the ART preparation, and the first BGM is output from the BGM output means in the ART. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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