JP4616082B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a plurality of symbols, changes the displayed symbol, and stops the symbol change when a player performs a stop operation, and more particularly to a pachislot machine.

  Conventionally, a plurality of display windows constituting a plurality of effective lines (for example, a center line, a cross-up line, etc.) and a plurality of displays corresponding to each display window are provided, and a plurality of symbols are drawn on the peripheral surface Of the symbols drawn on the peripheral surface, each reel is displayed based on the start operation by the player on condition that a reel that displays some symbols on the corresponding display window and a medal is inserted. A start switch for outputting a signal for instructing the start of rotation and a stop switch provided in correspondence with each reel and outputting a signal for instructing to stop the rotation of each reel based on a stop operation by the player A game machine, a so-called pachislot machine, that includes a control unit that rotates and stops each reel by controlling the operation of a stepping motor or the like is known. Normally, in such a pachislot machine, it is determined whether or not a winning is made based on the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line, and medals are paid out based on the result. Here, since the reel rotates, the symbol displayed on the display window is changed. The reel on which the stop operation has been performed rotates within a range of a predetermined rotation angle after the stop operation is performed (that is, within a range in which four frames slide as will be described later), and then stops. Therefore, after the stop operation is performed, the symbols displayed on the display window are changed only while the reel rotates within a range in which the reel slides four frames. In other words, the symbols displayed on the display window where the stop operation has been performed are limited to the symbols displayed on the reel between the stop operation and the stop of the reel. “Stopped display” means that the reel is displayed on the display window when stopped.

  The current mainstream pachislot machine can be selected from a plurality of display combinations (for example, “bell role”, “bonus role”, etc.) by performing an internal lottery when a player performs a start operation. Is set as an internal winning combination, and based on the internal winning combination and the timing of the stop operation by the player, the reel rotation is stopped (hereinafter referred to as “stop control”), Only when the matching display combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the medal corresponding to the internal winning combination is paid out. That is, in the pachislot machine, an internal winning combination related to winning is determined by internal lottery, and a winning is established only when a stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing.

  A technique relating to such a pachislot machine is disclosed in Patent Document 1. The pachislot machine according to Patent Document 1 prepares a display combination prediction storage area (see FIG. 15 of Patent Document 1) for each display window. In the expected display combination storing area, all symbol numbers indicating symbols displayed in the display window and stop symbol determination data (that is, hit prediction flag of Patent Document 1) are stored in association with each other. The size of the stop symbol determination data is 8 bits when there are eight types of display combinations, and each digit of the stop symbol determination data corresponds to each display combination. In the stop symbol determination data, the digit corresponding to the display combination that can be stopped and displayed is “1”, and the digit corresponding to the display combination that cannot be stopped and displayed is “0”. In the following description, for 8-bit data, each digit is referred to as “0th digit”, “1st digit”,. Here, each display combination can be stopped and displayed only for the display combination including the symbol corresponding to the stop symbol determination data or “losing” (see [0045] to [0047] of Patent Document 1). Accordingly, in the stop symbol determination data, when “0th digit” corresponds to “bell role”, in the stop symbol determination data corresponding to the “bell” symbol, “0 digit” is “1”. Is done.

  The pachi-slot machine described in Patent Literature 1 uses a display window in which a stop operation is performed among display windows in which symbols are changed as a stop symbol search target display window, and a display role corresponding to the stop symbol search target display window. The expected storage area is the display symbol expected storage area for stop symbol search, and it corresponds to the internal winning combination within the range of symbols displayed in the stop symbol search target display window based on the display symbol expected storage area for stop symbol search The stop symbol determination data whose digit is “1” is searched, and the symbol number corresponding to the searched stop symbol determination data is set as the stop symbol number (see [0048] of Patent Document 1). In the pachislot machine described in Patent Document 1, the display window in which the stop symbol number is determined is the stop control display window, the reel corresponding to the stop control display window is the stop control reel, and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number is the stop control display window. When this is displayed, only the stop control reel is stopped. By repeating this process for all the display windows, the internal winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line only when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing.

By the way, in recent years, when stop symbols are not determined for all display windows (that is, at the time of the first stop operation), stop symbols are determined for any of the display windows based on the stop table, and thereafter A gaming machine that determines a stop symbol by the technique described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed. Here, the stop table is composed of, for example, all symbol numbers indicating symbols drawn on the peripheral surface of the reel and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to each symbol number.
JP-A-7-24104

  However, according to the conventional technique, since the gaming machine needs to store the stop table in the ROM, the free space of the ROM is reduced accordingly. Further, when developing a gaming machine, it takes time and effort to create a stop table, thereby reducing the development efficiency of the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and its main object is to provide a gaming machine that does not require a stop table.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 visually recognizes a plurality of reels arranged with a plurality of symbols in a predetermined order and a part of the symbols arranged on the reels through a display window. Provided for each of the plurality of display areas, a symbol display means comprising a plurality of possible display areas, a symbol change means for sequentially changing and displaying the symbols displayed in the plurality of display areas in the predetermined order, and Any one of a combination of a combination of a stop operation means capable of stopping and displaying symbols that are sequentially displayed in each display area by a stop operation by the player and a combination of symbols displayed in each display area. An internal winning combination setting means for setting the display combination as an internal winning combination, and each of the internal winning combinations has a predetermined priority order of symbols to be stopped and displayed. Operation is done Later, for the display area where the stop operation has been performed, it is possible to sequentially change the symbols by the number of times that is equal to or less than the predetermined maximum number of times of change, and stop symbol identification data indicating the symbols to be stopped and displayed is determined. Among the symbols displayed in the remaining display area, any symbol is set as a priority search target symbol, and is a display combination including the priority search target symbol, and is an internal set by the internal winning combination setting means Based on the display combination corresponding to the winning combination, priorities for stop display are determined for the priority search target symbols, and before the stop operation is performed for the first time in a state where the symbols of all display areas are variably displayed. , and between the stop operation to the stop operation is performed for all of the stop operation means, the identification data indicating the priority search target symbol, the priority of stop display Display priority combination corresponding data indicating the position, stored in the expected display combination storage area, and for all symbols displayed in the remaining display area, the expected display combination storage area generating means for repeating the same processing, When the stop operation is performed, the display area in which the stop operation is performed is set as a stop symbol search target display region, and the maximum design is performed from the position of the symbol when the stop operation is performed in the stop symbol search target display region. For each symbol that is sequentially changed within the range of the number of changes, stop based on the search order that is predetermined as the order in which the priority is searched and the expected display combination storage area stored in the expected display combination storage area A stop symbol determining unit that sets a symbol to be displayed and repeats the same processing for all the remaining display areas is provided.

  Since the invention according to claim 1 determines the stop symbol identification data based on the stop symbol search display combination expected storage area even when the stop symbol identification data is not determined for all the display regions, A stop table is not necessarily required. Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 can improve the development efficiency.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the search order is determined based on the internal winning combination and the position of the symbol when the stop operation is performed .

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2 , further comprising a search parameter provided in accordance with the internal winning combination , wherein a search order is defined for each of the symbol positions, Based on the position of the symbol when the stop operation is performed, it is determined with reference to the search parameter corresponding to the internal winning combination .

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the search parameter includes the plurality of display areas when the symbols of all the display areas are sequentially variably displayed in the predetermined order. Among these, when the first table that is referred to when the stop operation is first performed on a specific display area and the symbols of all the display areas are sequentially variably displayed in the predetermined order. A second table referred to when the stop operation is first performed on a display area other than the specific display area among the plurality of display areas .

  Since the gaming machine according to the present invention does not necessarily require a stop table, development efficiency can be improved.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the gaming machine 1A, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine 1A.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1A includes a cabinet 2a, a front door 2b, display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, a start lever 6, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and lamps as external configurations. 9a to 9c and 17, bet buttons 11 to 13, a payout button 14, a medal payout port 15, a medal tray 16, display devices 5 and 18 to 20, speakers 21L and 21R, and a medal insertion port 22. The payout table panel 23 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 1A includes reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, a main control circuit 60, a hopper 52, a medal detection device 52S, and a sub control circuit 80 as its internal configuration. The main control circuit 60 includes a microcomputer 30, a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, a sampling circuit 37, a motor drive circuit 41, photosensors 42L, 42C and 42R, and a reel position. Detection circuit 42, reel stop signal circuit 43, motors 49L, 49C, 49R, hopper drive circuit 51, payout completion signal generation circuit 53, sub-control circuit communication port 54, start switch 6S, and insertion medal sensor 22S, bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and a payout switch 14S. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 33, and an I / O port 38.

  The cabinet 2a shown in FIG. 1 houses the internal configuration of the gaming machine 1A, that is, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the main control circuit 60, the hopper 52, the medal detection device 52S, and the sub control circuit 80. The front door 2b is provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable. By opening the front door 2b, the internal configuration of the gaming machine 1A is exposed to the outside.

  Five stop lines 8a to 8e are configured by each stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, the stop line 8a (hereinafter referred to as “center line”) is displayed in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the stop line 8b (hereinafter referred to as “top line”) is displayed in the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The stop line 8c (hereinafter referred to as “bottom line”) is indicated by the lower stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the stop line 8d (hereinafter referred to as “lower line”) is indicated by the upper stage of the display window 4L, the middle stage of 4C, and the lower stage of 4R. A stop line 8e (hereinafter referred to as “cross-up line”) is configured by the lower stage of the display window 4L, the middle stage of the display window 4C, and the upper stage of the display window 4R.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a symbol arrangement drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have a cylindrical shape, and the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R face the front door 2b shown in FIG. 1, and the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3 is drawn on each symbol. Is set with the symbol number. The symbol numbers are any of the left symbol numbers “0” to “20”, the middle symbol numbers “0” to “20”, and the right symbol numbers “0” to “20”. The left symbol number corresponds to the reel 3L, the middle symbol number corresponds to the reel 3C, and the right symbol number corresponds to the reel 3R. For example, the symbol corresponding to the left symbol number “6” is “replay”, and the symbol corresponding to the left symbol number “17” is “blank”.

  The reel 3L rotates with its central axis as a rotation axis, the reel 3C rotates with its central axis as a rotation axis, and the reel 3R rotates with its central axis as a rotation axis. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate in the direction in which the symbol number increases, specifically, in the direction from the upper end to the lower end of the symbol array shown in FIG.

  The reel 3L displays, on the display window 4L, a symbol that moves downward (that is, the direction from the upper stage to the lower stage of the display window 4L) while the reel 3L is rotating. The symbol is displayed on each of the upper, middle and lower stages. Therefore, the symbols displayed on each stage of the display window 4L are changed while the reel 3L is rotating. In addition, since the direction from the upper stage to the lower stage of the display window 4L coincides with the rotation direction of the reel 3L, the symbol displayed on the display window 4L by the reel 3L is one larger than the symbol number of the middle stage, The middle symbol number is one greater than the lower symbol number. The same applies to the reels 3C and 3R and the display windows 4C and 4R.

  The “combination drawn on the circumferential surface of the reel 3L”, the “design drawn on the circumferential surface of the reel 3C”, and the “design drawn on the circumferential surface of the reel 3R” constitute a display role. The display roles are “Cherry Role”, “Bell Role”, “Watermelon Role”, “Red 7 Small Role”, “Blue 7 Small Role”, “Replay Role”, “MB (Middle Bonus)”, “BB (Big Bonus) 1 ”,“ BB2 ”,“ losing ”,“ combination role 1 ”, and“ combination role 2 ”, and“ cherry role ”is“ cherry ”,“ arbitrary symbol ”,“ arbitrary symbol ” The “bell role” is composed of “bell”, “bell”, and “bell”, and the “watermelon role” is composed of “watermelon”, “watermelon”, “watermelon”, and “red 7 small role” "Is composed of" BAR "," Red 7 "," Red 7 "," Blue 7 Minor "is composed of" BAR "," Blue 7 "," Blue 7 ", and" MB "is It is composed of “BAR”, “BAR”, and “BAR”, “BB1” is composed of “Red 7”, “Red 7”, “Red 7”, and “BB2” is “Blue 7”, “Blue” 7 " Is composed of a "blue 7", "loss" is made up of these other symbols. “Compound Role 1” is composed of “Cherry Role”, “Bell Role”, “Watermelon Role”, “Red 7 Small Role”, and “Blue 7 Small Role”, and “Compound Role 2” 1 ”and“ replay role ”. One of the display combinations is set as an internal winning combination. That is, any one of the display combinations is won internally. Note that “combined role 1” is set as an internal winning role when “cherry role”, “bell role”, “watermelon role”, “red 7 small role”, and “blue 7 small role” It means that it is set as a winning combination, and that “combined role 2” is set as an internal winning combination means that “cherry role”, “bell role”, “watermelon role”, “red 7 small role”, “ This means that “blue 7 small combination” and “replay combination” are simultaneously set as internal winning combinations. The internal winning combination is stored in the RAM 33.

  Since the symbols drawn on the reel 3L, the symbols drawn on the reel 3C, and the symbols drawn on the reel 3R are displayed on the stop lines 8a to 8e, any one of the display functions is displayed on the stop lines 8a to 8e. Is displayed. The stop lines 8a to 8e are all valid lines. When the symbols constituting the internal winning combination are stopped and displayed on the active line, processing corresponding to the internal winning combination is performed.

  The motors 49L, 49C, 49R shown in FIG. 2 rotate the reels 3L, 3C, 3R frame by frame. Here, when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotate one frame, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R move to the middle stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Accordingly, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R display the symbols that move in the direction from the upper stage to the lower stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R on the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R while the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotating. When the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped (that is, the motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are stopped), the symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, respectively.

  The display device 5 shown in FIG. 1 displays various effects, and when the start lever 6 is tilted, the game is started. When the stop button 7L is pressed, the reel 3L stops. When the stop button 7C is pressed, the reel 3C stops. When the stop button 7R is pressed, the reel 3R stops. When any of the bet buttons 11 to 13 is pressed, the lamps 9a to 9c are turned on, and the stop lines 8a to 8e (all stop lines) become effective lines. When the bet button 11 is pressed, the value of the stored medal counter is decreased by 1, the value of the inserted number counter is increased by 1, and when the bet button 12 is pressed, the value of the stored medal counter is decreased by 2, When the value of the counter is increased by 2 and the bet button 13 is pressed, the value of the stored medal counter is decreased by 3 and the value of the inserted number counter is increased by 3. The value of the stored medal counter is stored in the RAM 33. The value of the stored medal counter indicates the number of medals stored (credited) in the gaming machine 1A, that is, the number of stored medals, and the value of the inserted number counter indicates the number of medals bet on the gaming machine 1A. When the payout button 14 is pressed, the stored medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 and stored in the medal tray 16.

  The lamp 17 is lit only when the gaming state is an RB (regular bonus) gaming state or a CB (challenge bonus) gaming state. The gaming state is divided into “general gaming state”, “RB gaming state”, and “CB gaming state”. The game state is the RB game state when “BB1” or “BB2” is set as the internal winning combination in the previous game, and the symbols constituting the internal winning combination are stopped and displayed on the active line. In the previous game, when “MB” is set as an internal winning combination and the symbols constituting the internal winning combination are stopped and displayed on the active line, the CB gaming state is set. "Game state". When the gaming state is the RB gaming state, the probability that the “bell combination” is set as the internal winning combination is higher than when the gaming state is the general gaming state or the CB gaming state. In the CB gaming state, only “combined combination 1” or “combined combination 2” is set as the internal winning combination. The gaming state is stored in the RAM 33.

  The display device 18 displays the number of payouts corresponding to the internal winning combination when the symbols constituting the internal winning combination are stopped and displayed on the active line. The number of payouts corresponding to the “cherry combination” is 15 when the input number is 1 or 2, and is 4 when the input number is 3. The payout number corresponding to the “bell role” is 15 when the inserted number is 1 or 2, and is 10 when the inserted number is 3, “red 7 small role” and “blue 7 small role”. The number of payouts corresponding to is 1. The medal is not paid out for the “replay role”, but if the “replay role” is won internally and the symbols constituting the “replay role” are stopped and displayed on the active line, the value of the stored medal counter The next game can be started without decreasing. Although medals are not paid out for “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB”, as described above, the gaming state is set to the RB gaming state or the CB gaming state under certain conditions.

  The display device 19 displays the value of the stored medal counter, and the display device 20 displays the number of remaining games in the bonus game state. The display devices 18 to 20 are configured by 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes) and display a maximum of three digits.

  The speakers 21L and 21R output various sound effects, and medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22. The value of the inserted number counter increases by the number of inserted medals, and when the value of the inserted number counter exceeds 3, the value of the stored medal counter increases by the excess amount. The payout table panel 23 displays the internal winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the internal winning combination.

  The CPU 31 shown in FIG. 2 executes various processes according to the program stored in the ROM 32. Specifically, the CPU 31 sets a gaming state, an internal winning combination, and an effective line based on a signal given from the I / O port 38 and a table stored in the ROM 32, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R Determine the planned stop position (that is, determine the stop symbol number for the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) and let the motor drive circuit 41 and the motors 49L, 49C, and 49R rotate and stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. , It is determined whether or not the symbols constituting the internal winning combination are stopped and displayed on the active line, and a payout medal (hereinafter referred to as “payout medal”) incorporated in the gaming machine 1A corresponds to the internal winning combination The number of payouts is paid out to the hopper 52, the value of the stored medal counter is increased or decreased, the stored medal is paid out to the hopper 52, and various effects are given to the sub-control circuit 80. (Specifically, an effect signal is output to the sub-control circuit 80 via the I / O port 38).

  The ROM 32 stores various programs and various tables, and the RAM 33 is used as a work area when the CPU 31 executes various processes.

  The I / O port 38 outputs the signal given from the CPU 31 to the motor drive circuit 41, the hopper drive circuit 51, and the sub-control circuit communication port 54, the reel position detection circuit 42, the reel stop signal circuit 43, and the payout completion. The signal given from the signal generation circuit 53 is output to the CPU 31.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a clock pulse signal and output it to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 executes the program when receiving the clock pulse signal.

  The random number generator 36 generates a random number within the range of 0 to 65535, and the sampling circuit 37 identifies one random number from these random numbers, and outputs a random number signal related to this random number to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 sets an internal winning combination based on the random number signal.

  The motor drive circuit 41 rotates the motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Specifically, the motor drive circuit 41 outputs a pulse signal to the motors 49L, 49C, and 49R, and the motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are given the pulse signal from the motor drive circuit 41 a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated by one frame.

  The photo sensor 42L outputs a rotation detection signal to the reel position detection circuit 42 when the symbol of the left symbol number “0” is displayed in the middle stage of the display window 4L. Accordingly, a rotation detection signal is output every time the reel 3L makes one rotation.

  The photo sensor 42C outputs a rotation detection signal to the reel position detection circuit 42 when the symbol of the middle symbol number “0” is displayed in the middle stage of the display window 4C. Accordingly, a rotation detection signal is output every time the reel 3C makes one rotation.

  The photo sensor 42R outputs a rotation detection signal to the reel position detection circuit 42 when the symbol of the right symbol number “0” is displayed in the middle stage of the display window 4R. Therefore, a rotation detection signal is output every time the reel 3R makes one rotation.

  The reel position detection circuit 42 outputs a left reel rotation reset signal to the CPU 31 when a rotation detection signal is given from the photo sensor 42L, and outputs a middle reel rotation reset signal when the rotation detection signal is given from the photo sensor 42C. When the rotation detection signal is output from the photosensor 42R to the CPU 31, a right reel rotation reset signal is output to the CPU 31.

  The CPU 31 sets the symbol counter in the register. The symbol counter includes a left symbol counter corresponding to the reel 3L, a middle symbol counter corresponding to the reel 3C, and a right symbol counter corresponding to the reel 3R. When the left reel rotation reset signal is given from the reel position detection circuit 42, the CPU 31 initializes the value of the left symbol counter to “0”, and when the pulse signal is given to the motor 49L a predetermined number of times, The symbol counter value is incremented by 1, and when the left symbol counter value exceeds “20”, the left symbol counter value is returned to “0”. That is, the CPU 31 increments the value of the left symbol counter by 1 every time the reel 3L rotates one frame. Therefore, the value of the left symbol counter matches the symbol number of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display window 4L. The same applies to symbol counters corresponding to other reels. Thereby, CPU31 detects the symbol displayed on the middle stage of display window 4L, 4C, 4R.

  The reel stop signal circuit 43 outputs a left stop operation signal to the I / O port 38 when the stop button 7L is pressed, and outputs a middle stop operation signal to the I / O port 38 when the stop button 7C is pressed. When the stop button 7R is pressed, a right stop operation signal is output to the I / O port 38. The CPU 31 stops the reel 3L when the left stop operation signal is given from the I / O port 38, and stops the reel 3C when the middle stop operation signal is given from the I / O port 38. When the right stop operation signal is given from the / O port 38, the reel 3R is stopped.

  The hopper drive circuit 51 drives the hopper 52 to pay out the stored medals and the payout medals from the medal payout port 15 shown in FIG. 1, and the medal detection device 52S detects the number of medals paid out.

  The payout completion signal generation circuit 53 outputs a payout completion signal to the I / O port 38 when the number of payout medals detected by the medal detection device 52S matches the payout number corresponding to the internal winning combination. When receiving a payout completion signal from the I / O port 38, the CPU 31 recognizes that payout of the payout medal has been completed.

  The sub-control circuit communication port 54 outputs the effect signal given from the I / O port 38 to the sub-control circuit 80, and the sub-control circuit 80 displays various effect contents based on the effect signal as shown in FIG. The sound is displayed on the device 5 and various sound effects are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  The start switch 6S shown in FIG. 2 outputs a game start operation signal to the I / O port 38 when the start lever 6 shown in FIG. The CPU 31 starts rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R when a game start operation signal is given from the I / O port 38.

  The inserted medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 shown in FIG. 1, and outputs a medal detection signal to the I / O port 38 each time a medal is detected. Each time the medal detection signal is given from the I / O port 38, the CPU 31 increases the value of the inserted number counter by 1 or increases the value of the stored medal counter by 1.

  The bet switch 11S outputs a 1 bet signal to the I / O port 38 when the bet button 11 shown in FIG. 1 is pressed, and the bet switch 12S displays a 2 bet signal when the bet button 12 is pressed. Is output to the I / O port 38, and the bet switch 13S outputs a 3-bet signal to the I / O port 38 when the bet button 13 is pressed. When the 1-bet signal, 2-bet signal, or 3-bet signal is given from the I / O port 38, the CPU 31 sets the stop lines 8a to 8e as valid lines. When the 1-bet signal is given, the CPU 31 decreases the value of the stored medal counter by 1 and increases the value of the inserted number counter by 1. When a 2-bet signal is given, the CPU 31 decreases the value of the stored medal counter by 2 and increases the value of the inserted number counter by 2. When the 3-bet signal is given, the CPU 31 decreases the value of the stored medal counter by 3 and increases the value of the inserted number counter by 3. The 1-bet signal is effective when the stored medal counter value is 1 or more, the 2-bet signal is effective when the stored medal counter value is 2 or more, and the 3-bet signal is stored. This is effective when the value of the medal counter is 3 or more.

  The payout switch 14 </ b> S outputs a payout operation signal to the I / O port 38 when the payout button 14 is pressed. When the payout operation signal is given from the I / O port 38, the CPU 31 outputs a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 51. When the payout command signal is given, the hopper drive circuit 51 Use to pay out stored medals.

  Next, a work area formed in the RAM 33, a table stored in the ROM 32, and the like will be described. FIG. 4 shows the internal winning combination 1 stored data stored in the internal winning combination 1 storage area and the display winning 1 storage data stored in the display winning 1 storage area.

  The internal winning combination 1 stored data indicates a part of the internal winning combination, the size of the internal winning combination 1 stored data is 8 bits, and the initial value is “0”. In the internal winning combination 1 stored data, “0th digit” is set to “1” when “replay combination” is won internally, and “1st digit” is set to “1” when “MB” is won internally. If “BB1” is won internally, “2nd digit” is set to “1”, and if “BB2” is won internally, “3rd digit” is set to “1”. The

  The display combination 1 stored data indicates a part of the display combination. The size of the display combination 1 stored data is 8 bits, and the initial value is “0”. The display combination 1 stored data indicates “replay combination” when “0” is “1”, and “MB” when “1” is “1”. When “2nd digit” is set to “1”, “BB1” is indicated. When “3rd digit” is set to “1”, “BB2” is indicated, and “7th digit” is indicated. "" Is set to "1", it indicates a display combination in which stop display is prohibited (that is, "stop is prohibited"). A display combination for which stop display is prohibited is set in advance. For example, a stop display is prohibited for a combination of “blue 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” among “losing”.

  FIG. 5 shows the internal winning combination 2 storage data stored in the internal winning combination 2 storage area and the display winning combination 2 storage data stored in the display winning combination 2 storage area.

  The internal winning combination 2 stored data indicates a part of the internal winning combination, the size of the internal winning combination 2 stored data is 8 bits, and the initial value is “0”. In the internal winning combination 2 stored data, “0th digit” is set to “1” when “Cherry role” is won internally, and “1st digit” is set when “Bell role” is won internally. When “1” is set and “Watermelon” is elected internally, “2nd digit” is set to “1”, and when “Red 7 Minor” is elected internally, “3rd digit” is set. When “1” is set and “Blue 7 small combination” is won internally, “4th digit” is set to “1”.

  The display combination 2 stored data indicates a part of the display combination, the size of the display combination 2 stored data is 8 bits, and the initial value is “0”. The display combination 2 stored data indicates “cherry combination” when “0th digit” is set to “1”, and “bell combination” when “1st digit” is set to “1”. When “2nd digit” is “1”, it indicates “watermelon role”, and when “3rd digit” is “1”, it indicates “red 7 small role”. , “4th digit” is “1”, it indicates “blue 7 small combination”.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of display combination 1 stored data and display combination 2 stored data. In this example, display combination 1 stored data indicates a display combination of “stop prohibited” and “BB1”, and display combination 2 storage data indicates “bell combination” and “watermelon combination”.

  FIG. 7 shows the carryover combination storage data stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage data indicates a carryover combination. The carryover combination is a display combination that has been set as an internal winning combination in the previous game among "BB1", "BB2", and "MB", but the symbols that make up the internal winning combination are not stopped and displayed on the active line It is. For example, if “BB1” is set as the internal winning combination in the previous game, but the symbols constituting “BB1” are not stopped and displayed on the active line, “BB1” becomes the carryover combination. The carryover role is always won internally by this game.

  The size of the carryover combination storage data is 8 bits, and the initial value is “0”. When “MB” is a carryover combination, “1st digit” is “1”, and when “BB1” is a carryover combination, “2nd digit” is “1” and “BB2” is a carryover combination. In this case, the “third digit” is set to “1”.

  FIG. 8 shows the value of the stop select counter. The value of the stop select counter indicates the internal winning combination and is used when determining the number of sliding symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the stop select counter is, for example, “2” when the internal winning combination is “bell combination”.

  FIG. 9 shows symbol storage data stored in the symbol storage area. The symbol storage area is prepared for each stage of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and the stop line storage area is configured by the three symbol storage areas. In the symbol storage area, the upper part of the reel means the upper part of the display window. The same applies to the other stages. That is, the center line storage area is composed of the three middle symbol storage areas, the top line storage area is composed of the three upper symbol storage areas, the bottom line storage area is composed of the three lower symbol storage areas, and the upper part of the left reel The symbol storage area, the middle reel middle symbol storage area, and the right reel lower symbol storage area constitute a cross-down line storage area. The left reel lower symbol storage area, the middle reel middle symbol storage area, and the right reel upper stage A cross-up line storage area is constituted by the symbol storage area. The stop line storage area is arranged in the order of the center line storage area, the top line storage area, the bottom line storage area, the cross down line storage area, and the cross up line storage area.

  In each symbol storage area, symbol storage data corresponding to each symbol storage area is stored. The size of the symbol storage data is 8 bits. As will be described later, the CPU 31 generates symbol storage data based on the symbol search counter value, the reel identifier, and the stop symbol number, and stores the symbol storage data in the symbol storage area. The value of the symbol search counter is one of “0” to “20”, and the reel identifier indicates a priority order search target reel described later. The value of the symbol search counter and the reel identifier indicate symbols displayed in the upper, middle, and lower rows of the display window corresponding to the reel identifier. That is, among the symbols indicated by the symbol search counter value and the reel identifier, the symbol displayed in the upper part of the display window corresponding to the reel identifier has a symbol number one larger than the symbol search counter value and corresponds to the reel identifier. The symbol displayed in the middle part of the display window has a symbol number that matches the value of the symbol search counter, and the symbol displayed in the lower part of the display window corresponding to the reel identifier has a symbol number one less than the value of the symbol search counter. small. Similarly, the stop symbol number is any one of “0” to “20”, and indicates symbols displayed in the upper, middle, and lower stages of a stop symbol search target display window described later. That is, among the symbols indicated by the stop symbol number, the symbol displayed in the upper portion of the stop symbol search target display window has a symbol number one larger than the stop symbol number and is displayed in the middle portion of the stop symbol search target display window. The symbol number matches the stop symbol number, and the symbol displayed in the lower part of the stop symbol search target display window has a symbol number one smaller than the stop symbol number. Therefore, the CPU 31 sets the symbol indicated by the symbol search counter and the symbol indicated by the reel identifier as a priority search target symbol, and stores the symbol storage data corresponding to the symbol indicated by the priority search target symbol and the symbol storage data corresponding to the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number. Is generated and each symbol storage data is stored in a symbol storage area corresponding to each symbol storage data. For example, in the symbol storage data corresponding to “Cherry”, only “0th digit” is “1”, and in symbol storage data corresponding to “Bell”, only “1st digit” is “1”. Then, the symbol storage data corresponding to the rotating reel is set to an identifier “0111111” indicating that the reel is rotating. For example, when the value of the symbol search counter is “0”, the reel identifier indicates the reel 3L, and the reels 3C and 3R are rotating, the CPU 31 generates the symbol storage area shown in FIG. In the symbol storage area, the left reel middle storage data indicates “red 7”, the left reel upper storage data indicates “bell”, the left reel lower storage data indicates “watermelon”, and the other symbol storage data indicates “ "Rotating".

  FIG. 11 shows the expected display combination storage areas 1 to 3 which are one of the points of the present invention. In each display combination expected storage area, middle symbol numbers “0” to “20” and priority correspondence data indicating the priority of stop display are stored in association with each other, and the sliding symbols of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stored. Used to determine the number.

  The CPU 31 displays the symbol number indicated by the symbol search counter and the symbol number indicated by the reel identifier (for example, if the symbol search counter value is “0” and the reel identifier indicates the reel 3L, the symbol symbol “0” is the left symbol number). Number. That is, the middle symbol number indicates the priority order search target symbol. Among the priority search target symbols, the symbol displayed at the top of the display window has a symbol number one greater than the middle symbol number, and the symbol displayed at the middle of the display window matches the middle symbol number. The symbol displayed in the lower part of the display window has a symbol number one less than the middle symbol number. Here, since the symbol number is any one of “0” to “20”, all the priority search target symbols corresponding to any of the display windows are specified by the middle symbol numbers “0” to “20”. . In addition, since the priority order correspondence data indicating the priority order of the stop display is generated in correspondence with all the middle symbol numbers, one display combination expected storage area has all priority orders corresponding to any display window. The stop display priority is shown for the search target symbol.

  The priority of stop display is determined based on the display combination including the priority search target symbol, the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number, and the internal winning combination. In other words, the priority of the stop display is the first when the priority display search symbol and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number are included, and the stop displayable display combination that matches the internal winning combination includes “replay combination”. When the stop displayable display combination includes “bonus combination” among the display combinations other than “replay combination”, the display combination other than “replay combination” and “bonus combination” is the second display combination. Of these, if “Cherry” and “Bell” are included, it is third, and the display combination that can be displayed in a stop state is a display role other than “Replay”, “Bonus”, “Cherry”, and “Bell” Among them, when “watermelon combination”, “red 7 small combination”, and “blue 7 small combination” are included, it is the fourth. The priority of the stop display is fifth when the display combination including the priority search target symbol and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number does not match the internal winning combination or “losing”.

  In other words, for each display combination, the priority of stop display is the highest for “replay combination”, “MB”, “BB1”, and “BB2” are lower than “replay combination”, “cherry combination”, and “Bell role” is lower than “MB”, “BB1”, and “BB2”, “Watermelon role”, “Red 7 small role”, and “Blue 7 small role” are “Cherry role” and “Bell role” "Loose" is the lowest. In the “CB gaming state”, “MB”, “BB1”, and “BB2” are not set as internal winning combinations, so the priority of the stop display is “Replay combination”, “Cherry” and “Bell” are second.

  The priority order correspondence data is any one of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”, and the higher the priority order, the larger the value of the priority order correspondence data. Therefore, for example, when the priority of stop display is first, the priority order correspondence data is “4”. Since the expected display combination storing area stores the middle symbol number and the priority order correspondence data, the expected display combination storing area can be suppressed to a constant size regardless of the number of display combinations.

  When the middle symbol number and priority order correspondence data corresponding to the reel 3L are stored in the expected display combination storing area 1, and the stop symbol number is not determined for the reel 3L, the middle symbol number corresponding to the reel 3C and When the priority order correspondence data is stored in the expected display combination storage area 2 and the stop symbol number is not determined for the reels 3L and 3C, the middle stage symbol number and priority order correspondence data corresponding to the reel 3R are stored in the expected display combination. Stored in area 3.

  The middle symbol numbers and the priority order corresponding data are arranged in the order in which the middle symbol numbers increase. The middle symbol numbers “20” and the priority order corresponding data are followed by the middle symbol numbers “0” to “3”. ”And priority order correspondence data corresponding to these. Another address obtained by adding 1 to an address indicating one middle symbol number indicates a middle symbol number that is one greater than one middle symbol number. However, other addresses obtained by adding 1 to 1 to the address indicating the middle symbol number “20” indicate the middle symbol number “0”.

  When the effective stop button is pressed, the CPU 31 sets the display window corresponding to the pressed effective stop button as the stop symbol search target display window, and sets the reel corresponding to the stop symbol search target display window as the stop symbol search target. The display combination predicted storage area corresponding to the stop symbol search target reel is set as the stop symbol search display combination expected storage area, and a valid stop button is pressed based on the stop symbol search display combination predicted storage area. Within the range where the maximum number of sliding frames is slid, the middle symbol number corresponding to the highest priority is set as the stop symbol number. The CPU 31 sets the display window in which the stop symbol number is determined as the stop control display window, sets the reel corresponding to the stop control display window as the stop control reel, and displays the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number on the stop control display window. Stop only the stop control reel. By repeating this operation for all reels, the CPU 31 stops and displays the display combination having the highest priority of stop display on the active line within the range where the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the effective stop button is pressed. Here, the stop button corresponding to the display window for which the stop symbol number has not been determined is validated. The maximum number of sliding symbols is “4” in principle, but becomes “1” only when “combination 1” or “combination 2” is won internally and the stop control reel is reel 3L. .

  Note that the CPU 31 determines the priority corresponding to the middle symbol number “20” when a valid stop button is pressed when any symbol indicated by the middle symbol numbers “17” to “20” is displayed. After determining the size of the correspondence data, it is necessary to determine the size of the priority order correspondence data corresponding to the middle symbol number “0”. In this regard, the expected display combination storing area includes the middle symbol number “20” and the priority order corresponding data corresponding thereto, followed by the middle symbol numbers “0” to “3” and the priority order corresponding data corresponding thereto. Since it is stored, the CPU 31 does not need to return to the top address of the expected display combination storage area after determining the size of the priority order correspondence data corresponding to the middle stage design number “20”. Can be easily determined.

  FIG. 12 shows various check data. These check data are used to confirm the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table determination table. The internal lottery table determination table indicates the gaming state, the name of the internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state, and the number of lotteries, and is used to determine the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries. For example, when the gaming state is “general gaming state”, the internal lottery table is an internal lottery table for general gaming state, and the number of lotteries is “9”.

  FIG. 14 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state shows a winning number and a lottery value corresponding to the winning number and the number of inserted coins, and is used to set an internal winning combination. The winning number corresponds to the display combination. For example, “1” corresponds to “cherry role”. The lottery value is used to set an internal winning combination. That is, when the value obtained by subtracting the lottery value from the random number becomes a negative value, the internal winning combination is set based on the winning number corresponding to the lottery value. Therefore, the larger the lottery value, the easier it is to set the display combination corresponding to the lottery value as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 15 shows an internal lottery table for the RB gaming state. The internal lottery table for the RB gaming state indicates a winning number and a lottery value corresponding to the winning number and the number of inserted coins, and is used for setting an internal winning combination. The significance of the winning number and the lottery value is the same as in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state.

  FIG. 16 shows an internal winning combination determination table. The internal winning combination determination table indicates a winning number and internal winning combination determination data corresponding to the winning number and the gaming state, and is used to set an internal winning combination.

  The internal winning combination determination data includes internal winning combination 1 determination data and internal winning combination 2 determination data. The size of the internal winning combination 1 determination data and the internal winning combination 2 determination data is 8 bits, and a combination thereof indicates a display combination. For example, in the combination indicating “replay combination”, only “0th digit” of the internal winning combination 1 determination data is “1”, and the internal winning combination 2 determination data is “0”. In the combination corresponding to “combined combination 2”, only “0th digit” of the internal winning combination 1 determination data is “1”, and the internal winning combination 2 determination data is “00011111”.

  FIG. 17 shows a stop control symbol combination table selection table A which is one of the points of the present invention. The stop control symbol combination table selection table A indicates a symbol displayed in the display window 4L and type data corresponding to the symbol, and is used to determine the type data. Specifically, the type data is determined based on the symbol displayed on the reel 3L and the symbol combination table selection table A for stop control. The type data is any integer from “1” to “8”.

  FIG. 18 shows a stop control symbol combination table selection table B which is one of the points of the present invention. The stop control symbol combination table selection table B indicates the symbol displayed on the display window 4C or the display window 4R and the type data corresponding to the symbol, and is used to determine the type data. Specifically, the type data is determined based on the symbol displayed on the reel 3C or the reel 3R and the stop control symbol combination table selection table B. The type data is any integer from “9” to “16”.

  FIG. 19 shows a stop control symbol combination table which is one of the points of the present invention. The stop control symbol combination table is prepared so as to correspond to all type data, and is composed of display combination data corresponding to the type data. The symbol combination table for stop control is used to search for a display combination including a display combination search target symbol. That is, the CPU 31 sets a part of the priority search target symbols as display combination search target symbols, and determines the type data based on the display combination search target symbol and the stop control symbol combination table selection table A or B. Based on the symbol combination table for stop control corresponding to the determined type data, the display combination to be displayed on any valid line including the display combination search target symbol and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number is searched. To do. That is, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process.

  The display combination data is composed of display combination 1 determination data and display combination 2 determination data. The size of the display combination 1 determination data and the display combination 2 determination data is 8 bits. The combination of the display combination 1 determination data and the display combination 2 determination data indicates a display combination. For example, in the combination indicating “replay combination”, only the “0th digit” of the display combination 1 determination data is “1”, and the display combination 2 determination data is “0”.

  The display combination data corresponding to the type data indicates a display combination including a symbol indicated by the type data. For example, since the symbol indicated by the type data “1” is “red 7” with the left symbol number “0”, the display combination data corresponding to the type data “1” is “red 7” with the left symbol number “0”. ”Is displayed. The display combination indicated by the display combination data includes a display combination that is “prohibited to stop”. Since the stop control symbol combination table is composed of display combination data corresponding to the type data, the CPU 31 determines the type data corresponding to the display combination search target symbol, and the stop control corresponding to the determined type data By performing the display combination search process based only on the symbol combination table, the display combination search process can be performed more quickly than when the symbol combination table described later is shared. In the stop control symbol combination table corresponding to the type data 9 to 14 and 16, the display combination data indicating “cherry combination” may be omitted.

  FIG. 20 shows a reel stop initial setting table. The reel stop initial setting table shows a stop select counter and names of search parameter tables 0 to 1 corresponding to the stop select counter, and is used to determine the search parameter tables 0 to 1. For example, when the value of the stop select counter is “1”, the search parameter table 0 is “cherry 00”, and the search parameter table 1 is “anomaly pushing cherry 00”. Based on the search parameter table 0 in the case of forward pressing (when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are all valid, the stop button 7L is pressed and then the stop buttons 7C and 7R are pressed). Thus, the number of sliding frames is determined, and irregular pressing (that is, when all of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are valid, the stop buttons 7C and 7R are pressed, and then the remaining stop buttons are pressed) Is performed), the number of sliding frames is determined based on the search parameter table 1. Here, the stop button corresponding to the reel for which the stop symbol number has not been determined is validated.

  21 shows “CB00” as an example of the search parameter table 0, FIG. 22 shows “watermelon 00” as an example of the search parameter table 0, and FIG. FIG. 24 shows “anomaly pushing watermelon 00” as an example of the search parameter table 1. “Watermelon 02” is not shown in FIG. 20, but is selected based on a change data selection table and a reel stop control buffer selection table which will be described later. The search parameter tables 0 to 1 show the middle symbol numbers and the search status data corresponding to the middle symbol numbers and the types of reels, and are used to determine the search status data.

  FIG. 25 shows a search order table determination table. The search order table determination table indicates search status data and a search order table corresponding to the search status data, and is used to determine the search order table. The search order table indicates the search order and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the search order, and is used to determine the number of sliding frames for each reel.

  FIG. 26 shows a pull-in priority table which is one of the points of the present invention. The pull-in priority table shows the stop display priority and the pull-in data 1 and 2 corresponding to the stop display priority, and is used to determine the stop display priority.

  The sizes of the pull-in data 1 and 2 are all 8 bits. The pull-in data 1 indicates “replay combination”, “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB”. In the pull-in data 1 indicating “replay combination”, only “0th digit” is set to “1”, and pull-in data 1 indicating “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” is set to “00011110”. The pull-in data 2 indicates “cherry role”, “bell role”, “watermelon role”, “red 7 small role”, and “blue 7 small role”. In the pull-in data 2 indicating “cherry role” and “bell role”, only “0th digit” and “1st digit” are set to “1”, “watermelon role”, “red 7 small role”, and The pull-in data 2 indicating “blue 7 small combination” is set to “00011100”.

  FIG. 27 shows a change data selection table. The change data selection table is prepared to correspond to the values of all the stop select counters, the number of checks corresponding to the value of the stop select counter, the symbol number corresponding to the value of the stop select counter, and the stop This indicates change data corresponding to the value of the select counter and the symbol number, and is used to determine the change data.

  FIG. 28 shows a reel stop control buffer selection table. The reel stop control buffer selection table shows change data, a search parameter table 0 corresponding to the change data and stop button 7C, and a search parameter table 0 corresponding to the change data and stop button 7R. Used to determine. When the stop button 7L is first pressed, the CPU 31 uses the search parameter table 0 used when the stop buttons 7C and 7R are pressed based on the change data selection table and the reel stop control buffer selection table. And decide.

  FIG. 29 shows a symbol combination table. The symbol combination table shows the display combination data and the number of payouts corresponding to the display combination data and the number of inserted coins, and is used to determine the number of payouts.

  FIG. 30 shows a bonus operating time table. The bonus operation time table includes a gaming state, an operating flag corresponding to the gaming state, a bonus end number corresponding to the gaming state, a possible number of games corresponding to the gaming state, a possible winning number corresponding to the gaming state, Are used to determine the operating flag, the initial value of the bonus end number counter, the initial value of the possible game number counter, and the initial value of the winning number counter.

  Next, the procedure of processing performed by the gaming machine 1A will be described along the flowcharts shown in FIGS. The gaming machine 1A performs the processing shown in FIGS. 31 to 49 (hereinafter referred to as “reset interrupt processing”), and the processing shown in FIGS. 50 to 51 (hereinafter referred to as “periodic”) every 1.1173 (ms). (Referred to as "interrupt processing"). The gaming machine 1A performs rotation and stop of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by periodic interruption processing among the processing necessary from the start to the end of the game, and among the processing necessary from the start to the end of the game, the reel 3L, 3C, 3R rotation, processing other than stop (for example, medal insertion acceptance, internal winning combination, game state and active line setting, various table determination, stop symbol number determination, and payout medal Payout) by reset interrupt processing.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the reset interrupt process. In step ST1, the CPU 31 initializes internal data of the gaming machine 1A. In step ST2, the CPU 31 initializes only unnecessary data among the data stored in the RAM 33. Note that the value of the game monitoring timer is retained. The game monitoring timer measures the time from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to the present in the previous game, and the value increases with time and is used in step ST10.

  In step ST3, the CPU 31 turns on various operating flags indicating the current gaming state by performing the bonus operation monitoring process shown in FIG.

  In step ST4, the CPU 31 performs the medal acceptance / start check process shown in FIG. 33 only when the number of inserted sheets is 1 or more and the condition that the start lever 6 is tilted is satisfied. move on.

  In step ST5, the random number generator 36 generates a random number in the range of 0 to 65535, and the sampling circuit 37 identifies one random number from these random numbers and outputs a random number signal related to this random number to the CPU 31. The CPU 31 stores the random number value in the random number storage area based on the random number signal.

  In step ST6, the CPU 31 sets a gaming state identifier corresponding to the current gaming state by performing the gaming state monitoring process shown in FIG.

  In step ST7, the CPU 31 sets an internal winning combination by performing an internal lottery process shown in FIG.

  In step ST8, the CPU 31 performs the reel stop initial setting process shown in FIG. 36 to store the middle symbol numbers and priority order correspondence data corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the expected display combination storage areas 1 to 3. .

  In step ST9, the CPU 31 generates a start effect signal indicating that the game has started, and outputs the start effect signal to the sub control circuit 80 via the I / O port 38 and the sub control circuit communication port 54. Displays the contents of the start effect signal on the display device 5.

  In step ST10, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the game monitoring timer is equal to or longer than the wait time 4.1 (s). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST12, where the condition is satisfied. If not (NO in step ST10), the process proceeds to step ST11.

  In step ST11, the CPU 31 waits until the value of the game monitoring timer becomes 4.1 (s) or more. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST12.

  In step ST12, the CPU 31 sets the game monitoring timer to “0”, and sets the automatic stop timer to a value larger than “0”. The game monitoring timer and the automatic stop timer immediately start measuring time. The automatic stop timer is used to stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and its value decreases with time.

  The CPU 31 turns on the rotation start request flag for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As a result, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start rotating in a periodic interrupt process described later.

  When the reel rotation reset signal is given after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate, the CPU 31 initializes the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel rotation reset signal to “0”, and the reel 3L, Every time one of 3C and 3R rotates by one frame, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the reel rotated by one frame is incremented by one. As a result, the CPU 31 can match the symbol counter value with the symbol number of the symbol displayed in the middle of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and therefore can perform accurate processing in the following processing.

  In step ST13, the CPU 31 performs the reel stop control process shown in FIG. 41, and among the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, the display window in which the effective stop button is pressed is set as the stop symbol search target display window and stopped. The reel corresponding to the symbol search target display window is set as the stop symbol search target reel, the display combination expected storage area corresponding to the stop symbol search target reel is set as the stop symbol search display combination expected storage area, and the display symbol expected storage for the stop symbol search is stored. Based on the area, the stop symbol number is determined for the stop symbol search target display window. In the periodic interrupt processing, the CPU 31 uses the display window for which the stop symbol number is determined as the stop control display window, the reel corresponding to the stop control display window as the stop control reel, and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number stops control. When displayed on the display window, the stop control reel is stopped. Thereby, the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number is stopped and displayed on the stop control display window.

  In step ST14, the CPU 31 searches for a display combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line by performing a display combination search process shown in FIG.

  In step ST15, the CPU 31 displays the value of the payout number counter on the display device 18, generates an effect signal related to the display combination, and sends it to the sub control circuit 80 via the I / O port 38 and the sub control circuit communication port 54. Output. The sub control circuit 80 displays the display combination on the display device 5 based on the effect signal.

  In step ST <b> 16, the CPU 31 generates a payout command signal related to the value of the payout number counter and outputs it to the hopper driving circuit 51 via the I / O port 38. The hopper drive circuit 51 pays out the payout medals by the payout number (that is, the value of the payout number counter) based on the payout command signal. On the other hand, the medal detection device 52S detects the number of paid-out medals.

  The payout completion signal generation circuit 53 outputs a payout completion signal to the I / O port 38 when the number of payout medals detected by the medal detection device 52S matches the value of the payout number counter. When receiving a payout completion signal from the I / O port 38, the CPU 31 recognizes that payout of the payout medal has been completed.

  In step ST17, the CPU 31 updates the value of the bonus end number counter by subtracting the value of the payout number counter from the value of the bonus end number counter. The CPU 31 generates an effect signal indicating that the payout has been completed, and outputs it to the sub control circuit 80 via the I / O port 38 and the sub control circuit communication port 54. The sub control circuit 80 displays the contents of the effect signal. Display on device 5.

  In step ST18, the CPU 31 determines the condition that any one of the RB operating flag, the BB operating flag, and the MB operating flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST19. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST18), the process proceeds to step ST20.

  In step ST19, the CPU 31 turns off the operating flag by performing a bonus end check process shown in FIG.

  In step ST20, the CPU 31 performs the bonus operation check process shown in FIG. 49 to turn on the operating flag, and sets the initial value of the bonus end number counter, the initial value of the game possible number counter, and the winning number counter. The initial value is determined, and the carryover combination storage data is initialized to “0”. Thereafter, the CPU 31 returns to step ST2.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the bonus operation monitoring process. In step ST21, the CPU 31 determines the condition that the BB operating flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST22. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST21), The process proceeds to step ST24.

  In step ST22, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the RB operation flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST22). ) Proceeds to step ST23.

  In step ST23, the CPU 31 turns on the RB operating flag based on the bonus operating time table shown in FIG. 30, sets the possible game number counter to “12”, and sets the possible winning number counter to “6”. . Thereafter, the CPU 31 ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  In step ST24, the CPU 31 determines the condition that the MB operating flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST25, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST24). Then, the bonus operation monitoring process is terminated.

  In step ST25, the CPU 31 turns on the CB operating flag and ends the bonus operation monitoring process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of medal acceptance / start check processing. In steps ST26 to ST27, the CPU 31 determines a condition that a signal is given from any one of the inserted medal sensors 22S and the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S, and the signal is given from the inserted medal sensor 22S. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST28, and a one-bet signal is given. If this condition is satisfied, the value of the stored medal counter is decreased by 1, and then the process proceeds to step ST28, where two bets are made. When this condition is satisfied by providing a signal, the value of the stored medal counter is decreased by 2, and then a predetermined loop (ie, “YES” in step ST27 and “NO” in step ST35). Loop) is repeated twice and a 3 bet signal is given to satisfy this condition. The, after 3 to reduce the value of the medal counter, it is repeated three times the predetermined loop. After proceeding to “YES” in step ST34 of the last loop, the CPU 31 performs medal acceptance / start check processing as usual. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST27), the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST34.

  In step ST28, the CPU 31 increments the value of the input number counter by 1 and sets the stop lines 8a to 8e as valid lines. When the signal is given from the inserted medal sensor 22S in step ST27 and the insertion of medals is prohibited in step ST33, the CPU 31 does not increase the inserted number counter value and sets the stored medal counter value to 1. increase.

  In step ST29, the CPU 31 generates a bet effect signal indicating that the value of the insertion number counter has increased by 1, and outputs it to the sub control circuit 80 via the I / O port 38 and the sub control circuit communication port 54. The sub control circuit 80 displays the contents of the bet effect signal on the display device 5.

  In step ST30, the CPU 31 sets the value of the valid line counter to “5” and stores it in the RAM 33. In step ST31, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the RB operating flag or the CB operating flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST33, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST31). NO), the process proceeds to step ST32. Here, the maximum value of the valid line counter indicates the number of valid lines. Here, since the maximum value of the valid line counter is “5”, the valid lines are the stop lines 8a to 8e.

  In step ST32, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the insertion number counter is “3”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST33. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST34. move on.

  In step ST33, the CPU 31 prohibits the insertion of medals (that is, prohibits an increase in the value of the inserted number counter), and in step ST34, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the inserted number counter is 1 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST35. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST34), the process returns to step ST26.

  In step ST35, the CPU 31 determines a condition that a signal is given from the start switch 6S. If this condition is satisfied, the medal acceptance / start check process is terminated, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST35). If NO, the process returns to step ST26.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the gaming state monitoring process. In step ST36, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the RB operation flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST37, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST36). The process proceeds to step ST38.

  In step ST <b> 37, the CPU 31 stores a gaming state identifier indicating “RB gaming state” in the RAM 33, and ends the gaming state monitoring process.

  In step ST38, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the CB operating flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST39. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST38), The process proceeds to step ST40.

  In step ST39, the CPU 31 stores a gaming state identifier indicating “CB gaming state” in the RAM 33, and ends the gaming state monitoring process.

  In step ST40, the CPU 31 stores a gaming state identifier indicating the “general gaming state” in the RAM 33, and ends the gaming state monitoring process.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the internal lottery process. In step ST41, the CPU 31 determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the internal lottery table determination table shown in FIG. 13 and the game state identifier, and determines the determined lottery count as the value of the lottery counter. The determined internal lottery table and the value of the lottery counter are set in the register. For example, when the game state identifier indicates “general game state”, the internal lottery table for general game state is set as the internal lottery table, the value of the lottery counter is set to “9”, and set in the register.

  In step ST42, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the carryover combination storing data is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST44, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST42). Advances to step ST43. That is, when there is a carryover combination, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST43, and when there is no carryover combination, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST44.

  In step ST43, the CPU 31 changes the value of the lottery counter to “6” and proceeds to step ST44.

  In step ST44, the CPU 31 sets the value of the winning number counter to the same value as the lottery number counter and sets it in the register.

  In step ST45, the CPU 31 obtains a lottery value based on the internal lottery table set in the register, the value of the winning number counter, and the value of the inserted number counter. For example, when the internal lottery table is an internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the winning number counter value is “6”, and the inserted number counter value is “3”, the CPU 31 sets “8980” as the lottery value. Is obtained.

  In steps ST46 to ST47, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the random number value stored in the random number storage area, stores the value obtained by the subtraction in the random number storage area, and further obtains the value by the subtraction. The condition that the value becomes a negative value (that is, “digit” has been performed) is determined. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST51, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST47). ) Proceeds to step ST48.

  In steps ST48 to ST50, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning number counter and the value of the lottery number counter, determines the condition that the value of the lottery number counter is “0”, and if this condition is satisfied Advances to step ST51, and when this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST50), the process returns to step ST45.

  In step ST51, the CPU 31 obtains the internal winning combination 1 determination data and the internal winning combination 2 determination data based on the internal winning combination determination table shown in FIG. 6, the value of the winning number counter, and the gaming state identifier. get. For example, when the value of the winning number counter is “2” and the gaming state identifier indicates “general gaming state”, the internal winning combination 1 determination data is “00000000” and the internal winning combination 2 determination data is “00000010”. It becomes.

  In step ST52, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the bonus check data shown in FIG. 12 and the internal winning combination 1 determination data, and calculates the logical sum of the obtained value and the carryover combination storage data. The value thus obtained is stored in the carryover combination storage area as carryover combination storage data. Here, when the internal winning combination 1 determination data indicates “BB1”, “BB2”, or “MB”, the logical product with the bonus check data is any of “first digit” to “third digit”. Since it is “1”, at the stage where the process of step ST52 is completed, any one of “1st digit” to “3rd digit” is “1” in the carryover combination storing data.

  In step ST53, the CPU 31 performs a logical sum of the internal winning combination 1 determination data and the carryover combination storing data, and stores the obtained value as internal winning combination 1 storage data in the internal winning combination 1 storage area. .

  In step ST54, the CPU 31 stores the internal winning combination 2 determination data as internal winning combination 2 storage data in the internal winning combination 2 storage area. The internal winning combination 1 stored data and the internal winning combination 2 stored data indicate the internal winning combination. That is, the CPU 31 sets the internal winning combination by performing the processing of step ST53 to step ST54. The carryover combination indicated by the carryover combination storage data is set as an internal winning combination.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a procedure of reel stop initial setting processing. In step ST55, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the internal winning combination 2 stored data indicates “bell combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST57, and if this condition is not satisfied (in step ST55). If NO), proceed to step ST56.

  In step ST56, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the internal winning combination 1 stored data is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST58, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST56). ) Proceeds to step ST57.

  In step ST57, the CPU 31 sets “7” in the internal winning combination 1 stored data to “1”. As a result, as will be described later, even if the display combination is “stop prohibited”, the stop display is possible.

  In step ST58 to step ST59, the CPU 31 compares the internal winning combination 2 stored data with the composite combination check data shown in FIG. 12, determines the condition that they are the same, and if this condition is satisfied (ie, If the internal winning combination is “combined combination 1” or “combined combination 2”), the process proceeds to step ST65. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST60.

  In step ST60, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the winning number counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST61, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST60). The process proceeds to step ST63.

  In steps ST61 to ST62, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 1 stored data and the operating combination check data, and determines a condition that the value obtained thereby is “0”. If it is satisfied (that is, if the internal winning combination is “losing”), the process proceeds to step ST63, and if this condition is not satisfied (that is, the combination of the internal winning combination 1 determination data and the internal winning combination 2 determination data is “ If the carryover combination is set as an internal winning combination (NO in step ST62), the process proceeds to step ST64.

  In step ST63, the CPU 31 sets the value of the stop select counter as the value of the winning number counter, stores the value of the stop select counter in the RAM 33, and proceeds to step ST69.

  In step ST64, the CPU 31 converts the value of the internal winning combination 1 stored data into a predetermined numerical value, adds “5” to the numerical value obtained thereby, and uses the obtained value as the value of the stop select counter. The value of the stop select counter is stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to step ST69. Here, the predetermined numerical value is “1” when the internal winning combination 1 stored data indicates “replay combination”, and “2” when the internal winning combination 1 stored data indicates “MB”. When the internal winning combination 1 stored data indicates “BB1”, the value is “3”, and when the internal winning combination 1 stored data indicates “BB2”, the value is “4”.

  In steps ST65 to ST66, the CPU 31 performs a logical product of the internal winning combination 1 stored data and the replay check data shown in FIG. 12, and determines the condition that the value obtained thereby is “0”. When this condition is satisfied (that is, when the internal winning combination is “combined combination 1”), the process proceeds to step ST67, and when this condition is not satisfied (ie, when the internal winning combination is “combined combination 2”). In (Step ST67), the process proceeds to Step ST68.

  In step ST67, the CPU 31 sets the value of the stop select counter to “10”, stores it in the RAM 33, and proceeds to step ST69.

  In step ST68, the CPU 31 stores the value of the stop select counter as “11” in the RAM 33, and proceeds to step ST69.

  In step ST69, the CPU 31 determines the search parameter tables 0 to 1 based on the reel stop initial setting table shown in FIG. 20 and the value of the stop select counter, and sets the search parameter table 0 to the search parameter table 0. The search parameter table 1 is stored in the storage area, and the search parameter table 1 is stored in the search parameter table 1 storage area.

  In step ST70, the CPU 31 stores an identifier “0111111” indicating “rotating” in each symbol storage area.

  In step ST71, the CPU 31 prioritizes the symbol indicated by the symbol search counter value and the symbol indicated by the reel identifier among the symbols displayed in the remaining display windows whose stop symbol numbers have not been determined by performing the expected display combination storing process. The middle row showing the priority search target design for the priority search target design based on the display combination including the priority search target design and the internal winning combination as the priority search target design. The symbol number and the priority correspondence data indicating the priority of the stop display are stored in the display combination expected storage area, and the same processing is performed for all the symbols displayed in the remaining display windows. Thereafter, the CPU 31 ends the reel stop initial setting process.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the expected display combination storing process which is one of the points of the present invention. In step ST72, the CPU 31 sets the number of valid stop buttons as the value of the display combination search number counter. However, the CPU 31 sets the value of the display combination search number counter to “3” when performing the expected display combination storing process in step ST71 shown in FIG.

  As will be described later, when the value of the display combination search number counter is set to “3” in step ST72, the middle symbol numbers and priority order correspondence data are stored in the expected display combination storage areas 1, 2, and 3, If the value of the display combination search frequency counter is “2” in step ST72, the middle symbol number and priority order correspondence data are stored only in the expected display combination storage areas 1 and 2, and in step ST72, the display combination is displayed. When the value of the search number counter is “1”, the middle symbol number and priority order correspondence data are stored only in the expected display combination storing area 1.

  In step ST73, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination storage area 1 as the storage target display combination expected storage area, and sets the start address of the storage target display combination expected storage area (that is, the address indicating the middle symbol number “0”) in the register. To do. The CPU 31 performs the processing from step ST74 to step ST109 for the storage target display combination expected storage area.

  In step ST74, the CPU 31 sets the value of the symbol check counter to “21” in the register and sets the symbol search counter value to “0” in the register.

  In step ST75, the CPU 31 stores the reel identifier in the priority order search target reel storage area based on the value of the display combination search number counter. That is, if the value of the display combination search number counter is “n” (n: any one of 1, 2, and 3), the CPU 31 of the remaining display windows in which the stop symbol number is not determined. The nth display window from the right is the priority search target display window, the reel corresponding to the priority search target display window is the priority search target reel, and the reel identifier indicating the priority search target reel is the priority search target. Store in the reel storage area.

  In step ST76, the CPU 31 generates symbol storage data based on the symbol search counter value and the reel identifier, and stores the symbol storage data in the symbol storage area. That is, the value of the symbol search counter and the reel identifier indicate symbols displayed in the upper, middle, and lower rows of the display window corresponding to the reel identifier (that is, the priority order search target display window). The symbol value and the symbol indicated by the reel identifier are used as a priority search target symbol, symbol storage data corresponding to the priority search target symbol is generated, and each symbol storage data is stored in a symbol storage area corresponding to each symbol storage data. . Thereby, CPU31 updates a symbol storage area.

  In step ST77, the CPU 31 performs a display combination search process shown in FIG. 40 on the basis of the symbol storage area updated in step ST76, thereby selecting one of the priority search target patterns as a display combination search target. As a symbol, the display symbol search target symbol and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number are searched, and the display symbol displayed in one of the effective lines is searched, and the display symbol 1 stored data indicating the searched display symbol is displayed. Stored in the combination 1 storage area, the display combination 2 storage data indicating the searched display combination is stored in the display combination 2 storage area, and the same processing is repeated for all the priority search target symbols. Therefore, at the time when the display combination search process is completed, the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data include the priority search target design and the design indicated by the stop design number, and are displayed on any active line. All the display roles to be displayed are shown.

  In step ST78, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the second stop operation has already been performed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST83, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST78). The process proceeds to step ST79. The second stop operation means pressing any one of the effective stop buttons when there are only two effective stop buttons.

  In step ST79, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the reel identifier indicates the reel 3L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST81. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST79), the step 31 is performed. Proceed to ST80.

  In step ST80, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the stop symbol number is determined for the reel 3L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST81, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST80). The process proceeds to step ST85-1.

  In step ST81, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the display combination 2 stored data indicates “cherry combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST82, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST81). ) Proceeds to step ST85-1.

  In step ST <b> 82, the CPU 31 sets the “0th digit” of the display combination 1 stored data, that is, the digit corresponding to the “replay combination” to “0”. As a result, as will be described later, even if the “cherry combination” and the “replay combination” are simultaneously set as the internal winning combination, “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the display window 4L at the timing when the stop button 7L is pressed. When the necessity arises, only the “cherry role” of the “cherry role” and the “replay role” is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, depending on the timing at which the stop button 7L is pressed, the “cherry combination” is stopped and displayed preferentially over the “replay combination”. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST85-1.

  In step ST83, the CPU 31 determines the condition that the display combination 2 stored data is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST85-1, and if this condition is not satisfied (that is, the display is displayed). When the display combination indicated by the combination 2 stored data includes “cherry combination”, “bell combination”, “watermelon combination”, “red 7 small combination”, or “blue 7 small combination”), the process proceeds to step ST84. move on.

  In step ST84 to step ST85, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the display combination 1 stored data and the operating combination check data shown in FIG. 12, and determines the condition that the obtained value is “0”. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST85-1, and if this condition is not satisfied (that is, the display combination indicated by the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data includes “replay combination”, “MB”, When either “BB1” or “BB2” and any of “Cherry role”, “Bell role”, “Watermelon role”, “Red 7 small role”, and “Blue 7 small role” are included) Then, the process proceeds to step ST102 shown in FIG. As a result, as will be described later, any one of “replay role”, “MB”, “BB1”, and “BB2”, “cherry role”, “bell role”, “watermelon role”, “red 7 small role” , And “Blue 7 small part” are not stopped and displayed at the same time.

  In step ST85-1, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the reel identifier indicates the reel 3L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST86 shown in FIG. 38, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST85- If NO at 1, the process proceeds to step ST85-2.

  In step ST85-2, the CPU 31 sets the digit corresponding to “cherry combination” in the display combination 2 storage area to “0”, and proceeds to step ST86 shown in FIG. Note that step ST85-1 and step ST85-2 may be omitted.

  In steps ST86 to ST87 shown in FIG. 38, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 2 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data, and the obtained value, the display combination 2 stored data, And the condition that the obtained value is “0” is determined, and when this condition is satisfied (that is, all the display combinations indicated by the display combination 2 stored data are included in the internal winning combination) If this condition is not satisfied (that is, if the display combination indicated by the display combination 2 stored data includes something other than the internal winning combination) (NO in step ST87). The process proceeds to step ST90.

  Here, when all the display combinations indicated by the display combination 2 stored data are included in the internal winning combination, the digit set to “1” in the display combination 2 stored data is also set to “1” in the internal winning combination 2 stored data. Therefore, the value obtained by taking the exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 2 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data is “0”. Therefore, the logical product of this and the display combination 2 stored data is also “0”. That is, the case where the condition of step ST87 is satisfied means a case where all the display combinations indicated by the display combination 2 stored data are included in the internal winning combination. Conversely, when the display combination indicated by the display combination 2 stored data includes something other than the internal winning combination, one of the digits set to “1” in the display combination 2 stored data is the internal winning combination. Since 2 stored data is “0”, the value obtained by taking the exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 2 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data is “1” in any digit. Is done. Therefore, either digit of the logical product of this and the display combination 2 stored data is “1”. That is, the case where the condition of step ST87 is not satisfied means that the display combination indicated by the display combination 2 stored data includes things other than the internal winning combination. The same applies to step ST88 to step ST89.

  In steps ST88 to ST89, the CPU 31 performs an exclusive OR of the internal winning combination 1 stored data and the display combination 1 stored data, and calculates the logical product of the obtained value and the display combination 1 stored data. Therefore, the condition that the obtained value is “0” is determined. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST93. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST89), the process proceeds to step ST93. Proceed to ST91. Here, the display combination 1 stored data indicating the display combination to be “stop prohibited” has “7th digit” set to “1”. However, in step ST57, “7th digit” of the internal winning combination 1 storage data is displayed. "Is set to" 1 ", the condition of step ST89 may be satisfied. Therefore, when the “seventh digit” of the internal winning combination 1 stored data is set to “1” in step ST57, even if the display combination is “stop prohibited” as described later, the display is stopped on the active line. It is possible.

  In step ST90, the CPU 31 determines a condition that “0th digit”, that is, the digit corresponding to the “cherry combination” is “1” in the display combination 2 stored data, and if this condition is satisfied, The process proceeds to step ST92, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST90), the process proceeds to step ST91.

  In step ST91, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the second stop operation has already been performed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST102, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST93). The process proceeds to step ST93. As a result, as will be described later, display combinations other than the internal winning combination are not stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In step ST92, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the reel identifier indicates the reel 3L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST102. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST92), the step 31 is performed. Proceed to ST93. Therefore, as will be described later, when the internal winning combination does not include the “cherry combination”, the “cherry combination” is not stopped and displayed.

  In step ST93, the CPU 31 sets the value of the priority order check counter to “4” and sets it in the register.

  In step ST94, the CPU 31 sets the leading address of the pull-in priority table shown in FIG. 26 (that is, the address corresponding to the priority “1”). The other addresses obtained by adding 1 to one address of the pull-in priority table show a priority that is one lower than the priority indicated by the one address.

  In steps ST95 to ST96, the CPU 31 sets the pull-in data 1 and 2 indicated by the address of the pull-in priority table currently set as the priority search target pull-in data 1 and 2 and stores the internal winning combination 1 stored data and the display combination 1 The logical product of the stored data and the priority order retrieval target pull-in data 1 is calculated, and a condition that the value obtained thereby is “0” is determined. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST97. When this condition is not satisfied (that is, when the display combination indicated by the display combination 1 stored data is a display combination that can be stopped and is included in the display combination corresponding to the search target pull-in data 1), the process proceeds to step ST101. move on.

  In steps ST97 to ST98, the CPU 31 calculates the logical product of the internal winning combination 2 stored data, the display combination 2 stored data, and the search target pull-in data 2, and the value obtained thereby becomes “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST97. If this condition is not satisfied (that is, the display combination indicated by the display combination 2 stored data is a display combination that can be stopped and displayed) If it is included in the display combination corresponding to the pull-in data 2, the process proceeds to step ST101.

  In step ST99, the CPU 31 sets a new address by adding 1 to the address of the currently set pull-in priority table, and subtracts 1 from the value of the priority check counter.

  In step ST100, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the priority order check counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST101, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST100). ) Returns to step ST95.

  In step ST101, the CPU 31 uses the symbol search counter value and the symbol number indicated by the reel identifier as the middle symbol number, sets the priority check counter value as the priority correspondence data, and associates the middle symbol number with the priority correspondence data. Thus, the storage target display combination expected storage area is stored in the area corresponding to the middle symbol number. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST103 shown in FIG.

  In step ST102, the CPU 31 sets the symbol number indicated by the symbol search counter and the reel identifier to the middle symbol number, sets the priority correspondence data to the identifier of “stop prohibition”, that is, “10000000”, the middle symbol number, and the priority ranking. Corresponding data is stored in the storage target display combination expected storage area in the area corresponding to the middle symbol number. As a result, the symbol indicated by the middle symbol number is not stopped and displayed, and the display combinations indicated by the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data are “replay combination”, “MB”, “BB1”, and “BB2”. ”And any one of“ Cherry role ”,“ Bell role ”,“ Watermelon role ”,“ Red 7 small role ”, and“ Blue 7 small role ”(in the case of NO in step ST85). Or, when the display combination indicated by the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 storage data is not included in the internal winning combination (that is, when “YES” is determined in step ST91 or step ST92), the display combination 1 is stored. The display combination indicated by the data and the display combination 2 stored data is not stopped and displayed. That is, any one of “replay role”, “MB”, “BB1”, and “BB2”, “cherry role”, “bell role”, “watermelon role”, “red 7 small role”, and “blue 7 small” Any one of the “combinations” is not stopped and displayed, and display combinations other than the internal winning combination are not displayed. Note that when the display combination 2 stored data indicates a plurality of display combinations and the plurality of display combinations are included in the internal winning combination, the plurality of display combinations can be stopped and displayed at the same time.

  The CPU 31 performs the processing of step ST94 to step ST102, thereby displaying the display combination indicated by the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area (that is, the priority search target symbol and the stop symbol number indicate). ) And the internal winning combination, the stop display priority is determined, the symbol search counter value is the middle symbol number, the priority check counter value is the priority correspondence data, the middle symbol number and The priority order correspondence data is associated with each other and stored in the storage target display combination expected storage area. As will be described later, since the CPU 31 repeats the processing of step ST94 to step ST102 while updating the value of the symbol search counter, it indicates the middle symbol numbers “0” to “20” and the priority order of the stop display. The data corresponding to the priority order correspondence data is stored in the storage target display combination expected storage area.

  In step ST103 shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 31 sets the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data to “0”.

  In step ST104, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the value of the symbol search counter. In step ST105, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol check counter.

  In step ST106, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the symbol check counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST107. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to FIG. It returns to step ST75 shown. Thus, until the value of the symbol check counter reaches “0”, that is, the middle symbol numbers “0” to “20” correspond to the priority order correspondence data indicating the priority order of the stop display, and the storage target display Until it is stored in the expected combination storing area, the processing of step ST94 to step ST102 is repeated.

  In step ST107, the CPU 31 completes a part of the storage target expected display combination storing area, that is, a part corresponding to the middle symbol numbers “0” to “20”, so the middle symbol numbers “0” to “3”. And the priority order corresponding data corresponding to these are copied, and the copied data is stored in the area indicated by the address one greater than the address indicating the middle symbol number “20”.

  In steps ST108 to ST109, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the display combination search number counter, determines the condition that the value obtained thereby is “0”, and if this condition is satisfied, the display is performed. When the expected combination storing process is terminated and this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST110.

  In step ST110, if the current storage target expected display combination storage area is the expected display combination storage area 1, the CPU 31 sets the expected storage target display combination storage area as the expected display combination storage area 2, and stores the expected display target display combination. When the start address of the storage area is set in the register and the current storage target display combination expected storage area is the display combination expected storage area 2, the storage target display combination expected storage area is set as the display combination expected storage area 3 and stored. Set the start address of the target display combination expected storage area in the register.

  In step ST111, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that the symbol is rotating in each symbol storage area. In step ST112, the CPU 31 updates each symbol storage area based on the stop symbol number. That is, the stop symbol number indicates symbols displayed in the upper, middle, and lower portions of the stop symbol search target display window, so the CPU 31 generates symbol storage data corresponding to the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number and stores each symbol. Data is stored in a symbol storage area corresponding to each symbol storage data. For example, when the stop symbol search target display window is the display window 4L and the stop symbol number is “5”, “replay” is displayed in the upper part of the display window 4L, and “bell” is displayed in the middle part of the display window 4L. Since “watermelon” is displayed in the lower part of the window 4L, the CPU 31 stores the data stored in the upper part of the left reel in which only “third digit” is “1”, and “1” is only “first digit”. The left reel middle stage storage data and the left reel lower stage storage data in which only the “second digit” is “1” are generated and stored in the corresponding symbol storage area. Thereafter, the CPU 31 returns to step ST74 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the display combination search process. In step ST113, the CPU 31 sets the top address of the symbol storage area (that is, the address of the center line storage area shown in FIG. 9), reads the value of the effective line counter from the RAM 33, and sets it in the register. The address obtained by adding 1 to the top address of the symbol storage area indicates the top line storage area, and the address obtained by adding 1 to the address indicating the top line storage area indicates the bottom line storage area. . The same applies to the addresses after the bottom line storage area. The value of the effective line counter is changed in step ST127. However, in step ST127, the value of the effective line counter set in the register is subtracted, and the value of the effective line counter stored in the RAM 33 is not subtracted. The value of the effective line counter set in is always “5”. In steps ST117 to ST125, the CPU 31 sets the symbol storage area indicated by the address of the currently set symbol storage area as the display combination search target symbol storage area, and based on the display combination search target symbol storage area, the steps ST117 to ST125 The process of step ST125 is performed.

  In step ST114, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the effective line counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the display combination search process is terminated, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST114). NO), the process proceeds to step ST115.

  In step ST115, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the display combination search number counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST116, and if this condition is not satisfied (in step ST115). (NO), it progresses to step ST117. Since the value of the display combination search number counter means the number of valid stop buttons, when the value of the display combination search number counter is “0”, the stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R are all pressed. ing. In this case, stop symbol numbers are determined for all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the display combination search target symbol storage area is updated based on the stop symbol numbers (see step ST112). Therefore, before all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the CPU 31 can determine the display combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line based on the symbol storage data stored in the display combination search target symbol storage area. . Therefore, before all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped, the CPU 31 can perform processing (for example, determination of the number of payouts) according to the display combination that is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  In step ST116, the CPU 31 sets the symbol combination table shown in FIG. 29 and the top address of the table (that is, the address indicating “cherry role”) in the register, and proceeds to step ST120. Another address obtained by adding 1 to one address of the symbol combination table indicates display combination data different from the display combination data indicated by the one address. In step ST120 to step ST122, the CPU 31 sets the display combination data indicated by the address of the currently set symbol combination table as the display combination search target display combination data, and based on the display combination search target display combination data, step ST120 to step ST122. Perform the process.

  In step ST117, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the reel identifier indicates the reel 3L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST118. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST117), It progresses to step ST119.

  In step ST118, the CPU 31 uses the symbol corresponding to the reel identifier among the symbol storage data stored in the symbol combination search target symbol storage area as the symbol combination search target symbol storage data, and the symbol indicated by the symbol combination search target symbol storage data. (That is, a part of the priority search target symbol) is a display combination search target symbol, and based on the display combination search target symbol and the stop control symbol combination table selection table A shown in FIG. A combination table is determined, and the determined stop control symbol combination table and the start address of the table are set in a register. The other addresses obtained by adding 1 to one address of the stop control symbol combination table indicate display combination data different from the display combination data indicated by the one address. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST120. In step ST120 to step ST122, the CPU 31 uses the display combination data indicated by the address of the currently set stop control symbol combination table as display combination search target display combination data, and based on the display combination search target display combination data, step ST120. -The process of step ST122 is performed.

  In step ST119, the CPU 31 uses the symbol storage data stored in the display combination search target symbol storage area as the display combination search target symbol storage data corresponding to the reel identifier, and the symbol indicated by the display combination search target symbol storage data. The symbol combination for stop control based on the symbol combination for display combination search and the symbol combination table selection table B for stop control shown in FIG. A table is determined, and the determined stop control symbol combination table and the start address of the table are set in a register. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST120. In step ST120 to step ST122, the CPU 31 uses the display combination data indicated by the address of the currently set stop control symbol combination table as display combination search target display combination data, and based on the display combination search target display combination data, step ST120. -The process of step ST122 is performed.

  In step ST120 to step ST122, the CPU 31 uses the display combination indicated by the display combination search target display combination data as the display combination search target display combination, and the display combination search target pattern and the pattern stored data other than the identifier indicating that the display combination is indicated. (That is, the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number) is included in the display combination search target display combination, and if this condition is satisfied, the display combination 1 constituting the display combination search target display combination data is determined. The logical combination of the data and the display combination 1 stored data is obtained, the value obtained thereby is stored in the display combination 1 storage area, and the display combination 2 determination data constituting the display combination search target display combination data, and the display combination The logical sum of the two stored data is calculated, the value obtained thereby is stored in the display combination 2 storage area, and the process proceeds to step ST123. If this condition is not satisfied, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST123 without performing the process. Therefore, the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data indicate only the display combination including the display combination search target symbol and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number. In other words, the CPU 31 can exclude the display combination that is not likely to be stopped from the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data.

  In step ST123, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the display combination search number counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST124, and if this condition is not satisfied (in step ST123). (NO), it progresses to step ST125.

  In step ST124, if the condition of step ST120 is satisfied, the CPU 31, as shown in FIG. 29, based on the payout number corresponding to the display combination search target display combination data and the value of the input number counter, The payout number is determined, and the determined payout number is added to the value of the payout number counter (the upper limit value is “15”), and the process proceeds to step ST125. When the value of the payout number counter exceeds “15”, the CPU 31 corrects the value of the payout number counter to “15”. When the condition of step ST120 is not satisfied, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST125 without performing the process.

  In step ST125, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the currently set address indicates the final address for the tables set in step ST116, step ST118, and step ST119. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST126. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST125), 1 is added to the addresses set for these tables, and the process returns to step ST120.

  In step ST126, the CPU 31 sets a new address by adding 1 to the address of the currently set symbol storage area.

  In step ST127, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the valid line counter and returns to step ST114. Therefore, since the CPU 31 repeats the processing of step ST115 to step ST127 until the value of the effective line counter becomes “0”, all the priority order search target symbols and all symbols indicated by the stop symbol numbers are respectively The display combination 1 is included in one of the display combinations indicated by the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data. In other words, the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 storage data include all of the display combinations displayed on one of the valid lines, including the priority search target symbol and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a procedure of reel stop control processing. In step ST128, the CPU 31 stores an identifier indicating that the symbol is rotating in each symbol storage area.

  In step ST129, the CPU 31 determines a condition that a valid stop button has been pressed. If this condition is satisfied, the display window corresponding to the valid stop button that has been pressed is set as a stop symbol search target display window. The reel corresponding to the stop symbol search target display window is set as the stop symbol search target reel, the value of the symbol counter corresponding to the stop symbol search target reel is acquired, stored in the symbol counter storage area, and the process proceeds to step ST131. Is not satisfied (NO in step ST129), the process proceeds to step ST130.

  In step ST130, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST131, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST130). Return to step ST129. When proceeding from step ST130 to step ST131, the CPU 31 assumes that the leftmost stop button of the effective stop buttons has been pressed at a predetermined time, and stops the display window corresponding to the pressed effective stop button. As a symbol search target display window, the reel corresponding to the stop symbol search target display window is set as a stop symbol search target reel, and for the stop symbol search target reel, the value of the symbol counter is acquired at the predetermined time and stored in the symbol counter storage area. Store.

  In step ST131, the CPU 31 stores the search parameter table 0 in the search parameter table 0 storage area by performing a reel stop control buffer shift process, and proceeds to step ST132.

  In step ST132, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation is the first stop operation. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST133, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST132). The process proceeds to step ST135. Here, the first stop operation means that any stop button is pressed when stop symbol numbers are not determined for all reels.

  In step ST133, the condition that the first stop operation has been performed is determined by pressing the stop button 7L. If this condition is satisfied (that is, “forward press”), the process proceeds to step ST135. If this condition is not satisfied (that is, if “anomaly is pushed”) (NO in step ST133), the process proceeds to step ST134.

  In step ST134, the CPU 31 stores the table stored in the search parameter table 1 storage area as the search parameter table 0 in the search parameter table 0 storage area as shown in FIG. The table stored in the area is changed to the search parameter table 1. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST135.

  In step ST135, the CPU 31 performs priority pull-in control processing, so that for the stopped symbol search target reel, the value of the symbol counter stored in the symbol counter storage area and the priority order correspondence data stored in the expected display combination storage area And the number of sliding frames is determined and stored in the sliding frame number storage area.

  In step ST136, the CPU 31 determines the stop symbol number for the stop symbol search target display window based on the number of sliding symbols stored in the sliding symbol number storage area and the value of the symbol counter stored in the symbol counter storage area. (Scheduled stop position) is determined. That is, the CPU 31 adds the number of sliding symbols to the value of the symbol counter stored in the symbol counter storage area, and stores the value obtained as a result (that is, the middle symbol number) in the RAM 33 as the stop symbol number. CPU31 performs the process after step ST137 before the stop symbol search object reel is actually stopped.

  In step ST137, the CPU 31 sets an identifier indicating a waiting state for a planned stop position in the register for the reel for which the stop symbol number has been determined. In step ST138, the CPU 31 stops the reel that satisfies the conditions of step ST129 or step ST130. An effect signal indicating that the effect is to be output is output to the sub-control circuit 80, and the sub-control circuit 80 displays the content of the effect signal on the display device 5.

  In step ST139, the CPU 31 determines a condition that there is a reel whose stop symbol number has not been determined. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST140, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST139). ) Ends the reel stop control process.

  In step ST140, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process shown in FIG. At this point, since the stop symbol number has been determined, the CPU 31 performs the expected display combination storing process based on the stop symbol number. Specifically, the CPU 31 generates symbol storage data corresponding to the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number, stores each symbol storage data in the symbol storage area corresponding to each symbol storage data, and performs a display combination prediction storage process. Do. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST141.

  In step ST141, the CPU 31 stores the change data in the change data storage area by performing a reel stop control status storage process shown in FIG. The change data is used to determine the search parameter table 0. Thereafter, the CPU 31 returns to step ST129.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the reel stop control buffer shift process. In step ST142, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation is the second stop operation. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST143, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST142). Then, the reel stop control buffer shift process is terminated.

  In step ST143, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the reel 3L is stopped. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST144. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST143), the reel Stop control buffer transfer processing is terminated.

  In step ST144, the CPU 31 determines a condition that change data is stored in the change data storage area. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST145, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST144). ) Ends the reel stop control buffer shift process.

  In step ST145, the CPU 31 determines the search parameter table 0 based on the reel stop control buffer selection table shown in FIG. 28 and the stop button used for the second stop operation, and the determined search parameter table 0 is stored in the search parameter table 0 storage area. Thereafter, the CPU 31 ends the reel stop control buffer transition process.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a procedure of priority pull-in control processing which is one of the points of the present invention. In step ST146, the CPU 31 stores one of the search order tables in the search order table shown in FIG. 25 in the search order table storage area by performing the use table selection process shown in FIG.

  In step ST147, the CPU 31 performs a display combination anticipation storage area selection process shown in FIG. 45, thereby stopping any one of the display combination prediction storage areas 1 to 3 among the display combination prediction storage areas 1 to 3. Set in a register as a storage area. The CPU 31 performs the processes of steps ST148 to ST166 based on the stop symbol search display combination expected storage area.

  In step ST148, the CPU 31 obtains the value of the symbol counter stored in the symbol counter storage area by performing the four-frame range search process shown in FIG. 46, stops using the symbol counter value as the reference symbol number. Of the addresses in the expected display combination storage area for symbol search, the address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area, and the highest priority order within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames after the effective stop button is pressed Is retrieved, and the retrieved priority order correspondence data is set in the register as expected display combination data.

  In step ST149, the CPU 31 sets the value of the sliding frame number check number counter to “5” and sets it in the register.

  In step ST150, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the gaming state identifier indicates “CB gaming state”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST151, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST150). The process proceeds to step ST153.

  In step ST151, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the stop button 7L is pressed as an effective stop button. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST152, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST151). ) Go to step ST153.

  In step ST152, the CPU 31 changes the value of the sliding frame number check number counter to “2”.

  In step ST153, the CPU 31 sets the value of the search order counter as “1” in the register, and in step ST154, the CPU 31 sets the search order table stored in the search order table storage area in the register. The CPU 31 performs the processing of step ST155 to step ST166 based on the set search order table.

  In step ST155, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search order table and the value of the search order counter, and stores it in the sliding frame number storage area.

  In step ST156 to step ST157, the CPU 31 sets the address stored in the reference number storage area in the register, and adds the number of sliding frames stored in the sliding frame number storage area to this address, thereby stopping the symbol search. Get the target address. The CPU 31 determines a condition that the priority order correspondence data indicated by the stop symbol search target address indicates “stop prohibited”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST163, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST157). NO), the process proceeds to step ST158.

  In step ST158, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the priority order correspondence data indicated by the stop symbol search target address indicates “0”, and if this condition is satisfied (that is, the middle symbol number indicated by the stop symbol search target address is When the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number is stopped and displayed in the stop control display window, when only “losing” is stopped and displayed on the active line), the process proceeds to step ST161. If not satisfied (NO in step ST158), the process proceeds to step ST159.

  In steps ST159 to ST160, the CPU 31 sets the priority order correspondence data indicated by the stop symbol search target address as stop symbol search target priority correspondence data, and determines the value of the expected display combination data from the value of the stop symbol search target priority correspondence data. Is subtracted, and the condition that the obtained value becomes a negative value (that is, “digitization” has been performed) is determined. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST161. Is not satisfied (that is, when the priority is the highest within the range where the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the effective stop button is pressed) (NO in step ST160), the priority attraction control process is terminated.

  In step ST161, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the search order counter is saved (stored) in the search order counter save area. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST163, and this condition is satisfied. If not (NO in step ST161), the process proceeds to step ST162.

  In step ST162, the CPU 31 stores the current value of the search order counter in the search order counter save area.

  In step ST163, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the value of the search order counter. In step ST164, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the sliding frame number check number counter.

  In step ST165, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the sliding frame number check number counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST166, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST165). If NO, the process returns to step ST155.

  In step ST166, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding frames based on the value of the search sequence counter stored in the search sequence counter save area and the search sequence table, and stores it in the sliding frame number storage area. Thereafter, the CPU 31 ends the priority pull-in control process.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the procedure of use table selection processing. In step ST167, the CPU 31 acquires the value of the symbol counter stored in the symbol counter storage area.

  In step ST168, the CPU 31 specifies search status data based on the search parameter table 0 stored in the search parameter table storage area and the value of the symbol counter stored in the symbol counter storage area. Store in the storage area. For example, if the value of the symbol counter is the left symbol number “0” and the search parameter table 0 is “watermelon 00” shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 31 sets the search status data to “0”.

  In step ST169, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the gaming state identifier indicates “CB gaming state”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST170, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST169). Then, the process proceeds to step ST171-1.

  In step ST170, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation has been performed by pressing the stop button 7L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST171, and if this condition is not satisfied ( If NO in step ST170, the process proceeds to step ST171-1.

  In step ST171, the CPU 31 adds 7 to the search status data stored in the search status data storage area, and stores the obtained value as new search status data in the search status data storage area. Proceed to -1.

  In step ST171-1, the CPU 31 determines a search order table based on the search status data stored in the search status data storage area and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. And the used table selection process is terminated.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the expected display combination storing area selection process. In step ST172, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation is the third stop operation. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST176, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST172). The process proceeds to step ST173. Here, the third stop operation means that the effective stop button is pressed after the number of effective stop buttons becomes only one.

  In step ST173, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation is the second stop operation. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST174, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST173). The process proceeds to step ST178.

  In step ST174, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the stop button 7R is valid. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST176. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST174), the process proceeds to step ST176. Proceed to ST175.

  In step ST175, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 7L while the reel 3C is rotating (that is, the stop symbol number is not determined for the reel 3C). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST176. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST175), the process proceeds to step ST177.

  In step ST176, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination storage area 1 as a stop symbol search display combination expected storage area in the register, and ends the expected display combination storage area selection process.

  In step ST177, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination storing area 2 in the register as the expected display combination storing area for stop symbol search, and ends the expected display combination storing area selection process.

  In step ST178, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation has been performed by pressing the stop button 7L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST179, and if this condition is not satisfied ( If NO in step ST178, the process proceeds to step ST180.

  In step ST179, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination storage area 1 as a stop symbol search display combination expected storage area in the register, and ends the expected display combination storage area selection process.

  In step ST180, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation has been performed by pressing the stop button 7C. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST181, and if this condition is not satisfied ( If NO in step ST180, the process proceeds to step ST182.

  In step ST181, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination storage area 2 in the register as the expected display combination storage area for stop symbol search, and ends the expected display combination storage area selection process.

  In step ST182, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination storage area 3 as a stop symbol search display combination expected storage area in the register, and ends the expected display combination storage area selection process.

  Therefore, if the display windows whose stop symbol numbers are not determined are the first display window, the second display window, and the third display window in order from the left end, the expected display combination storage area 1 is registered in the register for the first display window. For the second display window, the expected display combination storage area 2 is set in the register, and for the third display window, the expected display combination storage area 3 is set in the register.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a search process for a 4-frame range. In step ST183, the CPU 31 sets the value of the sliding frame number check number counter to “5” and sets it in the register.

  In step ST184, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the gaming state identifier indicates “CB gaming state”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST185, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST184). The process proceeds to step ST187.

  In step ST185, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the current stop operation has been performed by pressing the stop button 7L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST186, and if this condition is not satisfied ( If NO in step ST185, the process proceeds to step ST187.

  In step ST186, the CPU 31 sets the value of the sliding frame number check number counter to “2”.

  In step ST187, the CPU 31 sets the value of the symbol counter stored in the symbol counter storage area as a reference symbol number, and stores the address of the expected stop symbol search display combination storing area indicating the reference symbol number in the reference number storage area. Set to register.

  In step ST188, the CPU 31 sets the expected display combination data in the register, and sets the value to “0”.

  In step ST189, the CPU 31 acquires priority order correspondence data indicated by the address of the stop symbol search display combination expected storage area set in the register as maximum value search target priority order correspondence data.

  In step ST190, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the maximum value search target priority correspondence data indicates “stop prohibition”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST194, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST19) If NO in ST190, the process proceeds to step ST191.

  In steps ST191 to ST192, the CPU 31 subtracts the expected display combination data from the maximum value search target priority correspondence data, and the value obtained thereby becomes a negative value (that is, “digit” is performed). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST194. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST192), the process proceeds to step ST193.

  In step ST193, the CPU 31 sets the maximum value search target priority correspondence data in the register as the expected display combination data.

  In step ST194, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the address of the stop symbol search display combination expected storage area set in the register.

  In steps ST195 to ST196, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the sliding frame number check number counter, determines the condition that the value obtained thereby is “0”, and if this condition is satisfied, The 4-frame range search process is terminated, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST196), the process returns to step ST189.

  The CPU 31 repeats the processing of step ST189 to step ST196, thereby searching for priority correspondence data indicating the highest priority within the range where the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the effective stop button is pressed. The priority order correspondence data is set in the register as the expected display combination data.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a procedure of reel stop control status storage processing. In step ST197, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the gaming state identifier indicates “CB gaming state” or “RB gaming state”. If this condition is satisfied, the reel stop control status storage process is terminated, If the condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST197), the process proceeds to step ST198.

  In step ST198, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the insertion number counter is “3”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST199, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST198). Finally, the reel stop control status storage process is terminated.

  In step ST199, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the first stop operation has already been performed and the first stop operation has been performed by pressing the stop button 7L. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST200. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST199), the reel stop control status storage process is terminated.

  In step ST200, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the stop select counter is “6”, and if this condition is satisfied (that is, if the internal winning combination includes “replay combination”), The reel stop control status storage process is terminated, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST200), the process proceeds to step ST201.

  In step ST201, the CPU 31 selects, as a change data search target table, a change data search target table from among the plurality of change data selection tables shown in FIG. Set the address in the register. In one change data selection table, another address obtained by adding 1 to one address of the change data selection table indicates a symbol number different from the symbol number indicated by the one address. CPU31 performs the process of step ST202-step ST208 based on a change data search object table.

  In step ST202, the CPU 31 sets the value of the change data check number counter as the number of checks indicated by the change data search target table.

  In step ST203, the CPU 31 sets the value of the left symbol counter in the register, and in step ST204, the value of the left symbol counter set in the register in step ST203 indicates the address of the currently set change data search target table. The condition that the symbol number matches is determined, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST205. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST204), the process proceeds to step ST206.

  In step ST205, the CPU 31 stores the change data indicated by the address of the currently set change data search target table in the change data storage area, and ends the reel stop control status storage process.

  In step ST206 to step ST207, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the change data check number counter, determines the condition that the value obtained thereby is “0”, and if this condition is satisfied, When the stop control status storage process is terminated and this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST207), the process proceeds to step ST208.

  In step ST208, the CPU 31 sets a new address by adding 1 to the address of the currently set change data search target table, and returns to step ST204.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the bonus end check process. In step ST209, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the RB operation flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST212, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST209). The process proceeds to step ST210.

  In step ST210, the CPU 31 turns off the CB operation flag, and in step ST211, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”, and if this condition is satisfied, Proceeding to ST215, if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST211), the bonus end check process is ended.

  In step ST212, the CPU 31 determines whether a winning has been established, that is, a display combination other than “losing”, “MB”, “BB1”, and “BB2” is set as an internal winning combination, and constitutes an internal winning combination. Is determined to be stopped on the active line. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST213. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST212), the process proceeds to step ST218.

  In step ST213, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the bonus end number counter is “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST214, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST step ST213). NO), the process proceeds to step ST216.

  In step ST214, the CPU 31 performs an RB end process. Specifically, the CPU 31 turns off the RB operating flag and sets the value of the winning possible number counter and the value of the possible gaming number counter to “0”.

  In step ST215, the CPU 31 performs bonus end processing. Specifically, the CPU 31 turns off all the operating flags and sets the value of the bonus end number counter to “0”. Thereafter, the CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process.

  In step ST216 to step ST217, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the winning possible number counter, determines a condition that the value obtained thereby becomes “0”, and if this condition is satisfied, step ST220 If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST217), the process proceeds to step ST218.

  In step ST218 to step ST219, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value of the possible game number counter, determines a condition that the value obtained thereby becomes “0”, and if this condition is satisfied, step ST220 If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST219), the bonus end check process ends.

  In step ST220, the CPU 31 performs an RB end process and ends the bonus end check process.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the bonus operation check process. In step ST221, the CPU 31 determines a condition that “BB” is stopped and displayed on one of the active lines. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST222, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST221). NO), the process proceeds to step ST223.

  In step ST222, the CPU 31 performs BB operation processing based on the bonus operation time table shown in FIG. Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the BB operating flag and sets the value of the bonus end number counter to “350”. Thereafter, the CPU 31 proceeds to step ST225.

  In step ST223, the CPU 31 determines a condition that “MB” is stopped and displayed on one of the valid lines. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST224, and if this condition is not satisfied (step ST223). If NO, the bonus operation check process is terminated.

  In step ST224, the CPU 31 performs MB operation time processing based on the bonus operation time table shown in FIG. Specifically, the CPU 31 turns on the MB operating flag and sets the value of the bonus end number counter to “250”.

  In step ST225, the CPU 31 sets the carryover combination data to “0” and ends the bonus operation check process.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a procedure for periodic interrupt processing. In step ST226, the CPU 31 saves (that is, stores) data other than the identifier indicating the standby position waiting state among the data set in the register in the register save area.

  In step ST227, the CPU 31 checks the I / O port 38, and in step ST228, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the interrupt counter.

  In step ST229, the CPU 31 determines a condition that the value of the interrupt counter is an even number. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST236, and if this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST229). The process proceeds to step ST230.

  In step ST230, the CPU 31 sets a reel identifier indicating the reel 3L in the register. In step ST231, the CPU 31 performs reel control processing shown in FIG. Rotate, decelerate, and stop.

  In step ST232, the CPU 31 sets a reel identifier indicating the reel 3C in the register. In step ST233, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process shown in FIG. Rotate, decelerate, and stop.

  In step ST234, the CPU 31 sets a reel identifier indicating the reel 3R in the register. In step ST235, the CPU 31 performs a reel control process shown in FIG. Rotate, decelerate, and stop.

  In step ST236, the CPU 31 displays the value of the stored medal counter on the display device 19, and lights all the lamps 9a to 9c.

  In step ST237, the CPU 31 sets the data saved in the register save area in the register, and ends the periodic interrupt process.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the reel control process. In step ST238, the CPU 31 determines the condition that the processing of step ST12 shown in FIG. 31 to step ST141 shown in FIG. 41 is being performed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST239, and this condition is satisfied. If not (NO in step ST238), the reel control process is terminated.

  In step ST239, the CPU 31 determines the condition that the identifier indicating the waiting state for the planned stop position is set in the register for the reel indicated by the reel identifier. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST240. If the condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST239), the process proceeds to step ST242.

  In step ST240, the CPU 31 sets the reel indicated by the reel identifier as the stop control reel, sets the display window corresponding to the stop control reel as the stop control display window, and displays the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number on the stop control display window. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step ST241. If this condition is not satisfied (NO in step ST240), the process proceeds to step ST242.

  In step ST241, the CPU 31 shifts to a deceleration control state. In step ST242, the CPU 31 accelerates, rotates at a constant speed, decelerates, and stops the reel according to the control state. Specifically, when the rotation start request flag is turned on in step ST12, the CPU 31 accelerates the reel, and then rotates the reel at a constant speed, and then shifts to the deceleration control state. Decelerate only the reel and stop it. As a result, the symbol change is stopped only for the stop control display window, and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number is stopped and displayed on the stop control display window.

  Next, an example of processing by the gaming machine 1A will be described. The gaming state is “CB gaming state”, the value of the stop select counter is “10” (that is, “combined role 1” is won internally), and the stop button 7L, stop button 7C, stop button 7R in this order. When the symbol indicated by the middle symbol number “1” is displayed in each display window when the stop button is pressed and each stop button is pressed, the gaming machine 1A performs the following processing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine 1A selects “CB00” as the search parameter table 0. The gaming machine 1A stores the data shown in FIG. 52A in the expected display combination storage area 1 because “combined combination 1” has won internally. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “1” based on “CB00” and the left symbol number “1”. Since the gaming state is “CB gaming state”, the gaming machine 1A adds “7” to this value to set the value of the search status data to “8”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 8” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the first stop operation is performed when the stop button 7L is pressed, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 52 (a) in the register and uses the left symbol number “1” as a reference. As the symbol number, an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which one frame is slid after the stop button 7L is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), corresponds to the middle symbol number “2”. The priority order correspondence data “2” is set as the expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 8”, the number of sliding symbols “1” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “1”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “2” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “2” Data "2" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “1” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3L. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the left symbol number “2” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “1” to the left symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4L, the reel 3L is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 57A is stopped and displayed on the display window 4L.

  In the gaming machine 1A, “combined combination 1” is won internally, and the symbol shown in FIG. 57A is displayed on the display window 4L. Therefore, the data shown in FIG. Store. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “0” based on “CB00” and the middle symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 0” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the second stop operation and the stop button 7R is still valid, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 52 (b) in the register, and the middle symbol number “1”. Is a reference symbol number, and an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A retrieves the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7C is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the middle symbol number “2” is retrieved. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “2” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 0”, the number of sliding frames “0” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area and the address stored in the reference number storage area. By adding the number of sliding symbols “0”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “2” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “2” Data "2" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “0” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3C. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the middle symbol number “1” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “0” to the middle symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4C, the reel 3C is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 57B is stopped and displayed on the display window 4C.

  The gaming machine 1A displays the data shown in FIG. 52 (c) because the “combination 1” is won internally and the symbols shown in FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b) are displayed on the display windows 4L and 4C. Store in the expected role storage area 1. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “1” based on “CB00” and the right symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 1” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the third stop operation, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 52 (c) in the register, sets the right symbol number “1” as the reference symbol number, and sets the reference symbol number. Is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames slides after the stop button 7R is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), the middle symbol number “2” is obtained. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “2” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 1”, the number of sliding symbols “1” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “1”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “2” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “2” Data "2" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “1” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3R. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the right symbol number “1” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “1” to the right symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4R, the reel 3R is stopped. As a result, the symbols shown in FIG. 57C are stopped and displayed on the display window 4R, and the “bell role” is aligned with the cross-up line.

  On the other hand, the game state is “CB game state” and the value of the stop select counter is “11” (that is, “combined role 2” is won internally), and the stop button 7L, stop button 7C, stop button 7R When the stop button is pressed in order and the symbol indicated by the middle symbol number “1” is displayed on each display window when the stop button is pressed, the gaming machine 1A performs the following processing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine 1A selects “CB00” as the search parameter table 0. The gaming machine 1A stores the data shown in FIG. 53A in the expected display combination storage area 1 because “combined combination 2” has won internally. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “1” based on “CB00” and the left symbol number “1”. Since the gaming state is “CB gaming state”, the gaming machine 1A adds “7” to this value to set the value of the search status data to “8”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 8” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the first stop operation is performed when the stop button 7L is pressed, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 53 (a) in the register and uses the left symbol number “1” as a reference. As the symbol number, an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which one frame slides after the stop button 7L is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), corresponds to the middle symbol number “2”. The priority order correspondence data “4” is set in the register as the expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 8”, the number of sliding symbols “1” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “1”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “4” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction is made from the priority order correspondence data “4”. The data “4” is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “1” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3L. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the left symbol number “2” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “1” to the left symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4L, the reel 3L is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 58A is stopped and displayed on the display window 4L.

  In the gaming machine 1A, “combined combination 2” is won internally, and the symbol shown in FIG. 58A is displayed on the display window 4L. Therefore, the data shown in FIG. Store. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “0” based on “CB00” and the middle symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 0” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the second stop operation and the stop button 7R is still valid, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 53 (b) in the register, and the middle symbol number “1”. Is a reference symbol number, and an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7C is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the middle symbol number “5” is retrieved. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “4” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 0”, the number of sliding frames “0” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area and the address stored in the reference number storage area. By adding the number of sliding symbols “0”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “4” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “4” The data “4” is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “0” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3C. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the middle symbol number “1” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “0” to the middle symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4C, the reel 3C is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 58B is stopped and displayed on the display window 4C.

  The gaming machine 1A displays the data shown in FIG. 53 (c) because the “combination 2” is won internally and the symbols shown in FIGS. 58 (a) and 58 (b) are displayed in the display windows 4L and 4C. Store in the expected role storage area 1. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “1” based on “CB00” and the right symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 1” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the third stop operation, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 53 (c) in the register, the right symbol number “1” is set as the reference symbol number, and the reference symbol number Is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A retrieves the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7R is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the middle symbol number “4” is retrieved. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “4” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 1”, the number of sliding symbols “1” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “1”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “2” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “2” The data “4” is subtracted. As a result, the game machine 1A performs “digit”, so the value “1” of the search order counter is saved in the save area, and the value “2” of the search order counter for “search order table 1”. Is stored in the sliding frame number storage area. The gaming machine 1A adds the number of sliding symbols “3” to the address stored in the reference number storage area to obtain the stop symbol search target address, and the priority correspondence data “4” indicated by the stop symbol search target address. ”And the expected display combination data“ 4 ”is subtracted from the priority order correspondence data“ 4 ”. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “3” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3R. Accordingly, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the right symbol number “4” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “3” to the right symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4R, the reel 3R is stopped. As a result, the symbols shown in FIG. 58C are stopped and displayed on the display window 4R, and the “replay roles” are aligned on the top line.

  On the other hand, the game state is “CB game state” and the value of the stop select counter is “11” (that is, “combined role 2” is won internally), and the stop button 7L, stop button 7C, stop button 7R When the stop button is pressed in order and the stop buttons 7L and 7C are pressed, the symbol indicated by the middle symbol number “6” is displayed on the display windows 4L and 4C, and when the stop button 7R is pressed, the middle row When the symbol indicated by the symbol number “1” is displayed on the display window 4R, the gaming machine 1A performs the following processing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine 1A selects “CB00” as the search parameter table 0. The gaming machine 1A stores the data shown in FIG. 54 (a) in the expected display combination storage area 1 because "combined combination 2" has been won internally. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “0” based on “CB00” and the left symbol number “6”. Since the gaming state is “CB gaming state”, the gaming machine 1A adds “7” to this value to set the value of the search status data to “7”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 7” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the first stop operation is performed when the stop button 7L is pressed, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 54A in the register and uses the left symbol number “6” as a reference. As the symbol number, an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which one frame slides after the stop button 7L is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), corresponds to the middle symbol number “7”. The priority order correspondence data “4” is set in the register as the expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 7”, the number of sliding frames “0” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “0”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “4” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “4” The data “4” is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “0” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3L. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the left symbol number “6” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “0” to the left symbol number “6” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4L, the reel 3L is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 59A is stopped and displayed on the display window 4L.

  In the gaming machine 1A, “combined role 2” is won internally, and the symbol shown in FIG. 59A is displayed on the display window 4L (that is, “Cherry” and “Replay” are stopped on the display window 4L). Since it is displayed, the data shown in FIG. 54B is stored in the expected display combination storing area 1. In the expected display combination storage area 1, “replay” is displayed in the display window 4L, and therefore, the middle symbol in which the priority order correspondence data is “4” (that is, priority order correspondence data corresponding to “replay combination”). The number may also exist, but “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the display window 4L, so “replay combination” is excluded from the displayable display combination, and as a result, all the priority order correspondence data is “2”. It becomes the following values. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “0” based on “CB00” and the middle symbol number “6”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 0” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the second stop operation and the stop button 7R is still valid, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 54 (b) in the register, and the middle symbol number “6”. Is a reference symbol number, and an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7C is pressed, and as a result, the priority order correspondence data “2” corresponding to the middle symbol number “10” ( (Not shown) is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 0”, the number of sliding frames “0” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area and the address stored in the reference number storage area. By adding the number of sliding symbols “0”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “2” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “2” Data "2" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “0” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3C. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the middle symbol number “6” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “0” to the middle symbol number “6” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4C, the reel 3C is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 59B is stopped and displayed on the display window 4C. Thereby, the gaming machine 1A prevents the “replay combination” from being stopped and displayed.

  The gaming machine 1A displays the data shown in FIG. 54 (c) because “combined combination 2” is won internally and the symbols shown in FIGS. 59 (a) and 59 (b) are displayed on the display windows 4L and 4C. Store in the expected role storage area 1. As shown in FIG. 21, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “1” based on “CB00” and the right symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 1” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the third stop operation, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 54 (c) in the register, the right symbol number “1” is set as the reference symbol number, and the reference symbol number Is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A retrieves the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7R is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), the middle symbol number “5” is obtained. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “2” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 1”, the number of sliding symbols “1” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “1”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “2” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “2” Data "2" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “1” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3R. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the right symbol number “2” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “1” to the right symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4R, the reel 3R is stopped. As a result, the symbols shown in FIG. 59C are stopped and displayed on the display window 4R, and the “cherry role” is aligned on the top line.

  On the other hand, the game state is “general game state”, the inserted number counter value is “3”, and the stop select counter value is “3” (that is, “watermelon role” is won internally), and the stop button When the stop button is pressed in the order of 7L, stop button 7C, stop button 7R, and the symbol indicated by the middle symbol number “1” is displayed on each display window when the stop button is pressed, 1A performs the following processing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine 1A selects “watermelon 00” as the search parameter table 0. The gaming machine 1A stores the data shown in FIG. 55A in the expected display combination storage area 1 because the “watermelon combination” has been won internally. As shown in FIG. 22, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “2” based on “watermelon 00” and the left symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 2” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the first stop operation is performed when the stop button 7L is pressed, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 55A in the register, and uses the left symbol number “1” as a reference. As the symbol number, an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7L is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the middle symbol number “5” is retrieved. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “1” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 2”, the number of sliding symbols “2” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “2”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “1” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “1” Data "1" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “2” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3L. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the left symbol number “3” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “2” to the left symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4L, the reel 3L is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 60A is stopped and displayed on the display window 4L. In the gaming machine 1A, the game state is “general game state”, the first stop operation has already been performed, the first stop operation is performed by pressing the stop button 7L, and the value of the stop select counter is “3”. Therefore, “watermelon change data 02” is acquired as change data based on the change data selection table shown in FIG. 27 and the stop symbol number “3”.

  The gaming machine 1A stores the data shown in FIG. 55B in the expected display combination storage area 1 because the “watermelon combination” is won internally and the symbol shown in FIG. 60A is displayed in the display window 4L. To do. Since the second stop operation is performed when the stop button 7C is pressed, the gaming machine 1A performs a search based on the “watermelon change data 02” and the reel stop control buffer selection table shown in FIG. The parameter table 0 is “watermelon 02”. As shown in FIG. 23, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “1” based on “watermelon 02” and the middle symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 1” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the second stop operation and the stop button 7R is still valid, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 55 (b) in the register, and the middle symbol number “1”. Is a reference symbol number, and an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7C is pressed. As a result, the priority order correspondence data “1” corresponding to the middle symbol number “3” is retrieved. Set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 1”, the number of sliding symbols “1” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “1”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “1” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “1” Data "1" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “1” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames on the reel 3C. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the middle symbol number “2” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “1” to the middle symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4C, the reel 3C is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 60B is stopped and displayed on the display window 4C.

  In the gaming machine 1A, the “watermelon role” is won internally, and the symbols shown in FIGS. 60A and 60B are displayed on the display windows 4L and 4C. Therefore, the data shown in FIG. Store in the expected storage area 1. As shown in FIG. 23, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “2” based on “watermelon 02” and the right symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 2” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the third stop operation, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 55 (c) in the register, the right symbol number “2” is set as the reference symbol number, and the reference symbol number Is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7R is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), the middle symbol number “3” is retrieved. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “1” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 2”, the number of sliding symbols “2” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “2”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “1” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “1” Data "1" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “2” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3R. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the right symbol number “3” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “2” to the right symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4R, the reel 3R is stopped. As a result, the symbols shown in FIG. 60C are stopped and displayed on the display window 4R, and the “watermelon role” is aligned with the top line.

  On the other hand, the game state is “general game state”, the value of the stop select counter is “3” (that is, “watermelon role” is won internally), and the stop button 7R, stop button 7C, stop button 7L in this order. If the symbol indicated by the middle symbol number “1” is displayed on each display window when each stop button is pressed, the gaming machine 1A performs the following processing.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine 1 </ b> A selects “anomaly pushing watermelon 00” as the search parameter table 1 and sets the “anomaly pushing watermelon 00” as the search parameter table 0. The gaming machine 1A stores the data shown in FIG. 56A in the expected display combination storage area 3 because the “watermelon combination” has been won internally. As shown in FIG. 24, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “4” based on “anomaly pushing watermelon 00” and the right symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 4” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the first stop operation is performed when the stop button 7R is pressed, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 3 shown in FIG. 56 (a) in the register, and uses the right symbol number “1” as a reference. As the symbol number, an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames slides after the stop button 7R is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), the middle symbol number “5” is obtained. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “1” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 4”, the number of sliding symbols “4” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “4”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “1” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction is made from the priority order correspondence data “1”. Data "1" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “4” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3R. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the right symbol number “5” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “4” to the right symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4R, the reel 3R is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 61A is stopped and displayed on the display window 4R.

  In the gaming machine 1A, the “watermelon role” is won internally, and the symbol shown in FIG. 61A is displayed on the display window 4R. Therefore, the data shown in FIG. To do. As shown in FIG. 24, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “2” based on “anomaly pushing watermelon 00” and the middle symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 2” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the second stop operation and the stop button 7R is disabled, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 2 shown in FIG. “1” is set as a reference symbol number, and an address indicating the reference symbol number is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A searches the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7C is pressed. As a result, the priority order correspondence data “1” corresponding to the middle symbol number “4” is retrieved. Set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 2”, the number of sliding symbols “2” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “2”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “1” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “1” Data "1" is subtracted. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “2” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3C. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the middle symbol number “3” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “2” to the middle symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4C, the reel 3C is stopped. As a result, the symbol shown in FIG. 61B is stopped and displayed on the display window 4C.

  In the gaming machine 1A, the “watermelon role” is won internally, and the symbols shown in FIGS. 61A and 61B are displayed on the display windows 4C and 4R, so the data shown in FIG. 56C is displayed. Store in the expected storage area 1. As shown in FIG. 24, the gaming machine 1A sets the value of the search status data to “3” based on “anomaly pushing watermelon 00” and the left symbol number “1”. The gaming machine 1A sets the search order table to “search order table 3” based on the value of the search status data and the search order table determination table shown in FIG. Since the current stop operation is the third stop operation, the gaming machine 1A sets the expected display combination storing area 1 shown in FIG. 56 (c) in the register, the left symbol number “1” is set as the reference symbol number, and the reference symbol number Is stored in the reference number storage area. The gaming machine 1A retrieves the expected display combination data within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7L is pressed, and as a result, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the middle symbol number “3” is retrieved. Corresponding priority order correspondence data “1” is set in the register as expected display combination data. The gaming machine 1A stores, in the “search order table 3”, the number of sliding frames “3” indicated by the value “1” of the search order counter in the sliding frame number storage area, and the address stored in the reference number storage area By adding the number of sliding symbols “3”, the stop symbol search target address is acquired, the priority order correspondence data “0” indicated by the stop symbol search target address is acquired, and the display combination prediction from the priority order correspondence data “0” Data "1" is subtracted. As a result, the game machine 1A performs “digit”, so that the value “1” of the search order counter is saved in the save area, and the value “2” of the search order counter for “search order table 3”. Is stored in the sliding frame number storage area. The gaming machine 1A acquires the stop symbol search target address by adding the number of sliding symbols “1” to the address stored in the reference number storage area, and obtains priority order correspondence data “0” indicated by the stop symbol search target address. ”And the display combination expectation data“ 1 ”is subtracted from the priority order correspondence data“ 0 ”. As a result, the gaming machine 1A performs “digit”, and therefore, the value “2” of the search order counter is saved in the save area. The gaming machine 1A saves the search order counter value “3” in the save area through the same processing, and sets the number of sliding symbols “2” indicated by the search order counter value “4” for the “search order table 3”. The stop symbol search target address is obtained by adding the number of slip frames “2” to the address stored in the sliding frame number storage area, and the priority number indicated by the stop symbol search target address. The corresponding data “1” is acquired, and the expected display combination data “1” is subtracted from the priority order corresponding data “1”. As a result, the gaming machine 1A does not perform “digit”, so the number of sliding frames “2” stored in the sliding frame number storage area is set as the number of sliding frames of the reel 3L. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A determines the stop symbol number by using the left symbol number “3” obtained by adding the number of sliding symbols “2” to the left symbol number “1” as the stop symbol number, and determines the stop symbol number. When the symbol indicated by the number is displayed on the display window 4L, the reel 3L is stopped. As a result, the symbols shown in FIG. 61C are stopped and displayed on the display window 4L, and “watermelon roles” are aligned on the cross-down line.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the gaming machine 1A generates the expected display combination storing areas 1 to 3, and determines the stop symbol number based on the expected display combination storing areas 1 to 3. Here, since the middle combination symbol numbers and priority order correspondence data are stored in the expected display combination storage areas 1 to 3, the capacity of the expected display combination storage areas 1 to 3 does not depend on the number of display combinations. , The size is kept constant.

  Further, the gaming machine 1A can determine, as the stop symbol number, the middle symbol number corresponding to the highest priority among the middle symbol numbers indicating the priority search target symbols. Specifically, the gaming machine 1A determines the middle symbol number corresponding to the highest priority order as the symbol number to stop within the range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the effective stop button is pressed, and the symbol number is The displayed symbol can be stopped and displayed on the stop control display window. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A can display the symbol corresponding to the highest priority within the range within the range, and can stop the display on the stop control display window, corresponding to the highest priority. The display combination to be performed can be aligned with the active line.

  Moreover, since the priority order corresponding data is stored in the expected display combination storage areas 1 to 3, the gaming machine 1A preferentially stops and displays which symbols based on only the expected display combination storage areas 1 to 3. You can decide what to do. In this regard, only the possibility of stop display is stored in the conventional expected display combination storing area, so in conventional gaming machines, which symbols are preferentially stopped and displayed only in the expected display combination storing area. Could not be determined. Therefore, the usefulness of the expected display combination storing areas 1 to 3 is improved as compared with the conventional case.

  In the case where there are a plurality of symbols having the highest priority within a range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the effective stop button is pressed, the gaming machine 1A has a search order counter for specifying these symbols. The symbol number specified by the smallest value among the values is set as the stop symbol number. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the value of the search order counter differs for each search status data, and the search status data includes internal winning combinations and stop symbols as shown in FIGS. Different for each symbol displayed in the search target display window. That is, the gaming machine 1A has an internal winning combination and an effective stop button when there are a plurality of symbols having the highest priority within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames after the effective stop button is pressed. A stop symbol number is determined based on the symbol displayed in the stop symbol search target display window when the button is pressed. Therefore, it is possible to make the outcome more diverse than before.

  “Replay combination” has the highest priority among the display combinations, “BB1”, “BB2”, and “MB” have lower priority than “Replay combination”, and “Cherry combination” and “Bell combination”. Has a lower priority than “BB1,” “BB2,” and “MB.” “Watermelon”, “Red 7 Small”, and “Blue 7 Small” are “Cherry” and “Bell” Since the priority order is lower than "", the gaming machine 1A can stop and display the display combination according to this priority order.

  In addition, when the “combined combination 2” is won internally, the gaming machine 1A, in principle, only “replay combination” of “replay combination” and “cherry combination” is stopped and displayed on the active line. The stop control reel is stopped, but when the stop control reel becomes the reel 3L, the reel 3L can slide only one frame at most after the stop button 7L is pressed. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the stop button 7L is pressed, “ “Cherry” may be stopped and displayed on the display window 4L. Therefore, in this case, the CPU 31 prevents the “replay combination” from being stopped and displayed on the active line. Specifically, in the gaming machine 1A, when the internal winning combination is “combined combination 2” and the reel 3L stops first or second, the processing of step ST72 to step ST102 is performed to display the reel 3L. An expected combination storing area 1 is generated. The expected display combination storing area 1 has the following characteristics. That is, when the display combination 2 stored data indicates “cherry combination”, the digit indicating “replay combination” in the display combination 1 stored data is always “0”. Therefore, the logical product of the display combination 1 stored data, the internal winning combination 1 stored data, and the pull-in data 1 corresponding to the “replay combination” is always “0”, and the display combination 2 stored data and the internal winning combination Since the logical product of the combination 2 stored data and the pull-in data 2 corresponding to the “cherry combination” is always “1”, the priority order correspondence data is “2”. On the other hand, when the display combination indicated by the display combination 1 stored data and the display combination 2 stored data includes only “replay combination” among “replay combination” and “cherry combination”, the priority order correspondence data is “4”. The Therefore, the gaming machine 1A, when there is a middle symbol number corresponding to the priority order correspondence data “4” within the range of sliding one frame after the stop button 7L is pressed, It is a stop symbol number. In other words, the gaming machine 1A stops the reel 3L so that only “replay” of “cherry” and “replay” is stopped and displayed on the display window 4L as much as possible. Further, when the display combination 2 stored data indicates “cherry combination”, the priority order correspondence data is “2”, so that the gaming machine 1A stops within the range where one frame is slid after the stop button 7L is pressed. Even when there is no middle symbol number with the display priority of “4”, “cherry” is not actively displayed on the display window 4L. That is, if the middle symbol number including “cherry symbol” in the stop displayable display combination is “m”, the middle symbol number “m” is specified in the range where one frame slides after the stop button 7L is pressed. There is a range in which the search order is slower than the search order for specifying other middle-stage symbol numbers and the priority order correspondence data corresponding to the other middle-stage symbol numbers is “2”. Therefore, when the stop button 7L is pressed within this range, the gaming machine 1A stops and displays the symbol indicated by the other middle symbol number on the display window 4L. Thereby, the gaming machine 1A can prevent the “cherry combination” and the “replay combination” from being stopped and displayed on the active line at the same time. However, within the range where one frame slides after the stop button 7L is pressed, the search order for specifying the middle symbol number “m” is the earliest among the middle symbol numbers whose priority order correspondence data is “2”. Since there is a range where the maximum value of priority order correspondence data is “2”, the gaming machine 1A, when the stop button 7L is pressed in this range, sets the middle symbol number “m” as the stop symbol number. To do. In other words, the gaming machine 1A stops and displays only “Cherry” or “Cherry” and “Replay” simultaneously on the display window 4L among “Cherry” and “Replay”. As a result, even if the “replay role” has been won internally, the player can select the middle stage symbol when the “cherry role” has been won at the same time (ie, “combined role 2” has been won internally). The search order for specifying the number “m” is the earliest among the middle symbol numbers whose priority order correspondence data is “2”, aiming at the range where the maximum value of priority order correspondence data is “2”. By pressing, the “cherry role” can be stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, technical intervention by the player is allowed more than before.

  If “cherry” and “replay” are simultaneously stopped and displayed on the display window 4L by the first stop operation, the gaming machine 1A performs “cherry role” and “replay role” as follows. Are stopped on the active line at the same time.

  In other words, when the reel 3L is stopped and the reels 3C and 3R are rotating, the gaming machine 1A generates the expected display combination storage area 1 for the reel 3C and the expected display combination storage area 2 for the reel 3R. Is generated. When the gaming machine 1A generates the display combination expected storage areas 1 and 2, the digit indicating the “replay combination” in the display combination 1 storage data and the “cherry combination” in the display combination 2 storage area Among these, when the digits indicating “cherry combination” are “1”, these digits are set to “0”.

  Accordingly, when the priority search target symbols including “replay role” and “cherry role” in the stop displayable display combination are assumed to be overlapping display symbols, the CPU 31 generates priority order correspondence data corresponding to the overlapping display symbols. Of the display combination 1 stored data, both the digit indicating “replay combination” and the digit indicating “cherry combination” in the display combination 2 storage area are both “0”. Accordingly, the priority order correspondence data has a value of “2” or less, and as a result, all of the priority order correspondence data stored in the expected display combination storage areas 1 and 2 have a value of “2” or less.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 1A displays the overlapping display symbol in the display window 4L or the display window even when the overlapping display symbol exists within the range in which the maximum number of sliding frames is slid after the stop button 7C or the stop button 7R is pressed. It is not actively performed to stop display on 4R. That is, when the search order for specifying the overlapping display symbol is slower than the search order for specifying the other symbol and the priority corresponding to the other symbol is higher than the priority corresponding to the overlapping display symbol. The gaming machine 1A stops and displays other symbols on the display window 4C or the display window 4R. Thereby, the gaming machine 1A can prevent the “cherry combination” and the “replay combination” from being stopped and displayed on the active line at the same time. Even in such a process, the “replay combination” may be tempered by the second stop operation. In such a case, the “cherry role” and the “replay role” are tempered, but the gaming machine 1A reliably prevents the “replay role” from being stopped and displayed on the active line as follows. Note that the gaming machine 1A performs a first stop operation by pressing the stop button 7C or 7R, and performs a second stop operation by pressing the stop button 7L. Even when the “replay combination” is tempered, the “replay combination” is reliably prevented from being stopped and displayed on the active line as follows.

  That is, for example, when the reels 3L and 3C are stopped, the gaming machine 1A stores data in the expected display combination storing area 1 for the reel 3R. When the “cherry combination” and the “replay combination” are tempered, the gaming machine 1A proceeds to “YES” in step ST78 when storing data in the expected display combination storage area 1. When the gaming machine 1A generates the priority order correspondence data corresponding to the overlapping display symbols, the display combination 2 storage area has the digit corresponding to “cherry combination” as “1”, and the display combination 1 storage area includes “ Since the digit corresponding to the “replay combination” is set to “1”, the gaming machine 1A proceeds to “NO” in step ST85, and uses the priority correspondence data corresponding to the duplicate display symbol as an identifier indicating “stop prohibition”. . Therefore, the gaming machine 1A does not stop and display the overlapping display symbols on the display window 4R, so that the “replay combination” can be reliably prevented from being stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, the gaming machine 1A can stop and display only “cherry role” on the active line when “cherry” and “replay” are stopped on the display window 4L. The CPU 31 may create the search parameter table shown in FIGS. 21 to 24 or the search order table determination table shown in FIG. 25 so that the middle symbol number indicating the overlapping display symbol does not become the stop symbol number. In the search order table determined by the search parameter table and the search order table determination table, symbols other than the overlapping display symbols are specified by the number of sliding frames corresponding to the priority order “1”.

  On the other hand, when the reel 3L stops after the reels 3C and 3R are stopped and “Replay” is tempered, the gaming machine 1A stores data in the expected display combination storing area 1 for the reel 3L. When the gaming machine 1A generates priority order correspondence data corresponding to the overlapping display symbols, the display combination 2 storage area has a digit corresponding to “cherry combination” as “1”, and the display combination 1 storage area includes “replay”. Since the digit corresponding to the “combination” is set to “1”, the process proceeds to “NO” in step ST85, and the priority order correspondence data corresponding to the overlapping display symbol is set as an identifier indicating “stop prohibition”. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A does not stop and display the overlapping display symbols on the display window 4L. On the other hand, if the middle symbol number including only “Cherry combination” among “Replay combination” and “Cherry combination” in the stop displayable display combination is “p”, the display combination 2 storage area is set to “Cherry combination”. The corresponding digit is “1”, and the display combination 1 storage area is set to “0” for the digit corresponding to “replay combination”, so that the gaming machine 1A corresponds to the priority order corresponding to the middle symbol number “p”. The data is “2”. In addition, the search order for specifying the middle symbol number “p” is the earliest among the middle symbol numbers whose priority order correspondence data is “2” in the range where one frame slides after the stop button 7L is pressed. Since there is a range in which the maximum value of priority order correspondence data is “2”, the gaming machine 1A displays the symbol indicated by the middle symbol number “p” when the stop button 7L is pressed in this range. It can be stopped and displayed on the window 4L. In other words, the gaming machine 1A can stop and display the “cherry role” on the active line. As a result, even if the “replay role” is won internally, the player can receive “cherry” if the “cherry role” is simultaneously won internally (that is, if “combined role 2” is won internally). You can aim for the role. That is, technical intervention by the player is allowed more than before.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 27, 28, 42, and 47, the gaming machine 1A has a gaming state of “general gaming state”, a value of the inserted number counter of “3”, and a first stop operation. If the stop button 7L is already pressed and the first stop operation is performed, the value of the stop select counter is other than “6”, and the stop symbol number related to the reel 3L is a predetermined number, the search is performed. Change parameter table 0. Thereby, 1 A of gaming machines can increase the variation of a stop symbol number about reel 3C, 3R.

  Further, since the gaming machine 1A does not require a stop table, the ROM capacity can be made as much as the stop table. When developing the gaming machine 1A, it is possible to save the trouble of creating a stop table, so that the development efficiency of the gaming machine 1A is improved as compared with the prior art.

  In addition, since the gaming machine 1A performs the display combination search process based only on the stop control symbol combination table corresponding to the type data, the display combination search process can be performed more quickly than the symbol combination table is shared. it can.

  Further, the gaming machine 1A stores the stop control symbol combination table for each type data, and determines the stop control symbol combination table used for the display combination search process based on the type data. A combination table can be determined easily and reliably.

  The display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area show only display combinations including the display combination search target symbol and the symbol indicated by the stop symbol number. That is, the CPU 31 can exclude display combinations that are not likely to be stopped from the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area.

  Further, since the gaming machine 1A searches for the display combination displayed on the stop lines 8a to 8e when performing the display combination search process, it can search all the display combinations displayed on the stop lines 8a to 8e. it can. Therefore, the gaming machine 1A can generate the expected display combination storage area based on all the display combinations displayed on the stop lines 8a to 8e, and therefore can accurately generate the expected display combination storage area. it can.

  In addition, after the game machine 1A determines the stop symbol number for one reel (ie, one display window), before the one reel is stopped, the other reel (ie, another display window) Since the stop symbol number can be determined, the entire process, particularly the determination of the stop symbol number, can be performed more quickly than in the past.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 1A includes symbol display means (display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) for displaying a plurality of symbols, and start operation detection means (start switch) for detecting the start operation by the player. 6S), an internal winning combination determining means (CPU 31, internal lottery process) for determining an internal winning combination based on detection of the start operation performed by the starting operation detecting means, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means The priority order is determined based on the combination of symbols predicted by the symbol predicting means (CPU 31, display combination prediction storing process) and the symbols predicted by the symbol predicting means. The priority order determining means (CPU 31, expected display combination storing process, pull-in priority order table) and the priority order determined by the priority order determining means are classified. And a symbol change means (motor 49L, motor 49L) for changing the symbol displayed by the symbol display means based on the detection of the start operation performed by the priority order storage means (RAM 33, display combination prediction storage processing) and the start operation detection means. 49C, 49R, reel control processing), stop operation detection means (reel stop signal circuit 43) for detecting a stop operation by the player, stop operation detection performed by the stop operation detection means, and storage by priority storage means. Stop control means (CPU 31, reel stop control processing, reel control processing) for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on the priority order.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachislot machine, but may be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko machine.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on an example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence drawn on the surrounding surface of a reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows an internal winning combination 1 storage area and a display combination 1 storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an internal winning combination 2 storage area and a display combination 2 storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display combination 1 storage area and the display combination 2 storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows a carryover combination storage area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the value of the selection counter for a stop. It is explanatory drawing which shows a symbol storage area. 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Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1A ... Game machine 2a ... Cabinet 2b ... Front door 3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window 5 ... Display device 6 ... Start lever 6S ... Start switch 7C, 7L, 7R ... Stop button 8a-8e ... Stop line 9a-9c, 17 ... Lamp 11S-13S ... Bet switch 11-13 ... Bet button 14 ... Discharge button 14S ... Dispensing switch 15 ... Medal payout port 16 ... Medal tray 18-20 ... Display device 21L, 21R ... Speaker 22 ... Medal insertion slot 22S ... Insertion medal sensor 23 ... Dividend table panel 30 ... Microcomputer 31 ... CPU
32 ... ROM
33 ... RAM
34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit 35 ... Frequency divider 36 ... Random number generator 37 ... Sampling circuit 38 ... I / O port 41 ... Motor drive circuit 42 ... Reel position detection circuit 42L, 42C, 42R ... Photo sensor 43 ... Reel stop signal circuit 49L, 49C, 49R ... Motor 51 ... Hopper drive circuit 52 ... Hopper 52S ... Medal detection device 53 ... Completion signal generation circuit 54 ... Sub-control circuit communication port 60 ... Main control circuit 80 ... Sub-control circuit

Claims (4)

A symbol display means comprising a plurality of reels in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order, and a plurality of display areas in which a part of the symbols arranged on the reels can be visually recognized through a display window;
A symbol change means for sequentially changing and displaying symbols displayed in the plurality of display areas in the predetermined order;
Stop operation means provided for each of the plurality of display areas, and capable of stopping and displaying symbols that are sequentially displayed in a variable manner in each display area by a stop operation by the player;
An internal winning combination setting means for setting any display combination as an internal winning combination from among the display combinations constituted by combinations of symbols displayed in each display area;
In the internal winning combination, the priority order of the symbols to be stopped and displayed is predetermined,
The symbol changing means is capable of sequentially changing the symbol by the number of times equal to or less than a predetermined maximum fluctuation number for the display area where the stopping operation is performed after the stopping operation is performed,
Furthermore,
Among the symbols displayed in the remaining display area for which the symbol to be stopped is not determined, any symbol is set as a priority search target symbol, and the display combination including the priority search target symbol is displayed. And, based on the display combination corresponding to the internal winning combination set by the internal winning combination setting means, determining the priority order of the stop display for the priority search target symbol,
Before the first stop operation is performed in a state where the symbols of all display areas are variably displayed, and between each stop operation until the stop operation is performed for all the stop operation means , the priority order search target symbols Is stored in the expected display combination storage area in correspondence with the priority order correspondence data indicating the priority of the stop display, and the same processing is performed for all the symbols displayed in the remaining display area. A repeated display combination anticipation storage area generation means;
When the stop operation is performed, the display area in which the stop operation is performed is set as a stop symbol search target display area, and the maximum design is performed based on the position of the symbol when the stop operation is performed in the stop symbol search target display area. For each symbol that is sequentially changed within the range of the number of changes, stop based on the search order that is predetermined as the order in which the priority is searched and the expected display combination storage area stored in the expected display combination storage area Set the design to display,
Further, stop symbol determination means for repeating the same processing for all the remaining display areas,
A gaming machine comprising The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The search order is a gaming machine that is determined based on the internal winning combination and the position of the symbol when the stop operation is performed . In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
Provided according to the internal winning combination, further comprising a search parameter that defines a search order for each symbol position;
A gaming machine in which the search order is determined with reference to the search parameters according to the internal winning combination based on the position of the symbol when the stop operation is performed . The gaming machine according to claim 3,
In the search parameter, when the symbols of all the display areas are sequentially displayed in a variable manner in the predetermined order, the stop operation is first performed on a specific display area among the plurality of display areas. When the first table referred to in the case of the display and the symbols of all the display areas are sequentially variably displayed in the predetermined order, the display other than the specific display area among the plurality of display areas And a second table that is referred to when the stop operation is first performed on the area .

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