JP6428722B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The invention described in this specification (hereinafter referred to as “the present invention”) relates to a slot machine including a reel that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols.

  A slot machine, which is a typical gaming machine, generally has control related to the progress of a game using a reel (for example, reel drive control, control of a role determination (hereinafter also referred to as “role lottery”), and a game such as a game medal. A main control board (hereinafter also referred to as “main control means”) that performs medium input / discharge control, game state transition control between a plurality of game states having different probabilities of determining a combination, etc., and according to the game situation A sub-control board (hereinafter, referred to as a control board) that performs control relating to execution of various effects (image effects by an image display device (hereinafter also referred to as “liquid crystal display device”) and sound effects by a speaker device) for the purpose of improving the interest of the game. The information transmission (transmission) between the two boards can be performed only in one direction from the main control board to the sub control board.

  Also, in a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting a start lever is performed by a player, thereby performing a role determination process, Any game combination (hereinafter also simply referred to as “combination”) or loss is determined, and then a plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels start rotating, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is validated, and the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel, so that each reel Are designed to stop rotating sequentially.

  Usually, the rotation stop of the plurality of reels is controlled based on the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player and the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled so as to be able to stop at any timing within a predetermined time (usually a time during which 5 symbols can be moved at maximum) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. The winning combination determined by the process (hereinafter referred to as “approved winning combination” as appropriate) is established as much as possible (the combination of symbols constituting the allowable winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as “corresponding symbol”) is the effective line. A combination that is not determined by the combination determination process (not selected) is not established (corresponding symbols constituting a combination other than the permitted combination are not displayed on the active line). Yes.

  Further, as a game player, in general, a re-game player (a game medium is not paid out (cannot be acquired) even if established) can perform the next game without the player newly inserting a game medium. In addition to a normal role called a role (hereinafter also referred to as a “replay role”) or a small role (a role that allows a predetermined number of game media to be acquired upon establishment (hereinafter also referred to as a “winning role”)) Bonus combination (special gaming state when established (for example, combination that allows transition to a predetermined small combination determination probability (hereinafter referred to as “winning probability”) higher than usual) Special roles are provided. Usually, only a small number of symbols of a symbol combination constituting such a special combination are arranged on each reel.

For this reason, even when a special combination is determined, the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel in anticipation of the timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated (hereinafter referred to as “this”). Such an operation is referred to as “to push”), and it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if a special role has been decided but it could not be established, information indicating that the special role has been decided will be carried over to the next game (hereinafter, The opportunity to establish the determined special role is secured even for the player who is not good at holding the special role.

  In addition, in the conventional slot machine, a plurality of RT states (game states) having different probable player determination probabilities are provided, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed). It is generally known that a transition is made to another RT state in response to. Such transition between RT states is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the determination probability of a combination (re-playing combination). In addition, the period during which the re-game player decision probability is controlled to the RT state that is set to the highest is sometimes referred to as a replay time.

  On the other hand, a game period referred to as AT (assist time) for notifying information that allows the player to play a game advantageously is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is performed within this game period. ing. Such an AT may be set during a period (replay time) in which the re-gamer's decision probability is set to the highest RT state, and the AT during such a replay time is generally It is called ART (Assist Replay Time). As an assist effect performed during the AT, for example, when a small role that allows acquisition of a game medium is determined, this is notified, or the determined small role is established (the corresponding symbol is set to an effective line). The operation mode of the stop switch (the operation order indicating the order in which the plurality of stop switches should be operated (hereinafter referred to as “pushing order”), An operation position (hereinafter, referred to as a “push position”) indicating what rotation position the reel should be operated in is known.

  Until now, a slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as “sub-AT machine”) in which the above-described control process related to AT (hereinafter referred to as “AT-related control process” as appropriate) is performed exclusively by the sub-control means has been common. Recently, there has been a problem that it is possible to forcibly set AT by performing an illegal act (got act) on the sub-control means. There is also known a slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as “main AT machine”) that performs a part of the AT related control process by means. For example, the main control means performs processing related to the setting of the AT and the processing for determining the push order notified during the AT, and the sub-control means is mainly determined by the main control means during the AT set by the main control means. There is known a main AT machine that performs a process of performing notification of the pushing order (assist effect). In such a main AT machine, various information related to the AT is managed by the main control means, and these pieces of information are appropriately transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means.

  In addition, as a gaming state that can be set during AT (ART), an advantageous gaming state in which a player is expected to obtain a gaming result more advantageous than the normal AT state (for example, “additional specialization zone”) There is also known a slot machine having a gaming state in which an increase in the number of ATGs is performed with a high probability. Such an advantageous gaming state is generally set at a predetermined timing when a predetermined setting condition is satisfied (for example, when a certain lottery is won), In the case of a slot machine having an advantageous gaming state, the setting conditions for a plurality of advantageous gaming states may be satisfied at the same time. Conventionally, when determining the result of a lottery (which game player has been won), the winning combination is determined in a predetermined order (for example, special role, replaying role, and small role order). There is known a slot machine that executes a process corresponding to the winning combination at the stage where is found (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). However, the processing procedure in the case where the setting conditions for a plurality of advantageous gaming states are established has not been particularly considered so far.

In addition, when a special role is established or when an AT is set, a signal indicating this is sent to an external device such as a history display device or a management computer (hall computer) installed in a game shop (hall). (Hereinafter, such an output signal is referred to as an “outer end signal” as appropriate), and based on the outer end signal, the history of the number of special roles established and the number of AT settings is grasped and displayed to the player. It is also widely used to manage the ratio of the number of game media that has been paid out to the number of game media that have been thrown in.

  Further, in a conventional slot machine, there is known one that delays execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game by a certain time delay (hereinafter referred to as “freeze” as appropriate). This freeze is performed in the main control means, for example, when it is suggested that an advantageous state has occurred for the player, thereby increasing the player's expectation that the advantageous state has occurred. It is often used for the purpose of enhancing interest. In addition, when such freezing is performed, it is generally performed to produce an effect that drives the reel in a special manner (hereinafter referred to as “freeze effect during freezing” as appropriate).

  Also, in the slot machine, the image effects are executed at various timings according to the progress of the game, but when the start lever operation is accepted (when all the reels start rotating) and all the reels (the last reel) Many models switch the image effect when rotation stops. For example, there is known a technique that displays an image effect according to a winning lottery result at the start of rotation of all reels, and displays an image effect according to a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed after rotation of all reels is stopped (for example, , See Patent Document 1 below).

  In general, the slot machine can change the set rank, which is a high or low index of the winning probability in the role lottery, within a plurality of stages on the game store side. This setting rank is divided into six stages in many models, but there is also known a slot machine in which the setting rank is divided into other stages (for example, four stages) (for example, see Patent Document 2 below). reference).

JP 2008-213218 A JP 2011-251196 A JP 2013-173014 A

In the AT, a slot machine having an advantageous gaming state that is expected to obtain a gaming result more advantageous than usual has been described above. However, when the slot machine is configured to have a plurality of such advantageous gaming states (plural types). It is also conceivable that the setting conditions for a plurality of advantageous gaming states are satisfied together. Conventionally, when determining which game combination has been won by a role lottery, the winning combination is determined by performing the winning combination determination process in a predetermined order (for example, special role, re-playing role, and small role). There is known a slot machine that executes a process according to the winning combination in a stage (see, for example, Patent Document 3 above), but a processing procedure when each of the setting conditions for a plurality of advantageous gaming states is established No particular consideration has been given so far. For example, it may be possible to set the advantageous game state in which the setting condition is established first, but if the degree of advantage differs among a plurality of advantageous game states, There are concerns. That is, when the setting condition is established first in the advantageous gaming state B, which is less advantageous than the advantageous gaming state A, and the advantageous gaming state A is established later, the advantageous gaming state first. If B is set, there may be a situation where the game must be ended before the advantageous gaming state B is set due to the closing time of the game store or the like. When such a situation occurs, it is impossible to give a more advantageous game result that should have been given to the player, and there is a possibility that the gameability may be lowered. Further, when the player knows that the advantageous game state A setting condition has been established, if such a situation occurs, the player may feel lost and the game motivation may be reduced. There is also.

  In addition, as described above, in many slot machines, image effects are switched when rotation of all reels is started and when rotation of all reels is stopped. One reason why the image effects are switched when rotation of all reels is stopped is that the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed is surely known at that time, but at a time before all reels stop rotating (for example, 1 When the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the second or second reel, or when the reels stop rotating), the symbol combination to be finally displayed may be determined. Even in such a case, if the image effect is switched when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the symbol combination that is finally stopped and displayed at the time before all the reels stop rotating and displayed accordingly. Since the image production will be known to the player in advance, there is a possibility that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  Further, in the general slot machine, as described above, the setting rank of the winning lottery probability is configured in six stages. Information for identifying the stage in which the setting rank is set is obtained when a game store clerk changes the setting rank (hereinafter also referred to as “setting change”) or the like. Is displayed on a 7-segment LED lamp), but the identification information is usually an integer value from 1 to 6 (usually, the larger the value, the more advantageous to the player) Indicating the set rank). Among the integer values as the display values of the setting rank, 1 and 6 have an important meaning for the game shop or the player. Therefore, even when the setting rank has a four-stage configuration, for example, There is a desire to display 1 and 6 as display values. In order to meet such a demand, for example, it is conceivable to use four integer values of 1, 2, 5, 6 as the display value of the setting rank of the four-stage configuration. There are concerns.

  That is, in a general slot machine, numerical data for managing the setting rank (hereinafter also referred to as “management setting value”) is internally provided (stored in a predetermined storage area). When the rank has a six-stage configuration, generally six consecutive numerical values (for example, 1 to 6 that are the same as the display value) are used as the management setting values. A constant process of incrementing the set value for management by 1 according to the number of times of operation of the setting change switch operated by the game shop clerk or the like when changing the setting by using continuous numerical values (1 after 6) Thus, there is an advantage that the management set value can be updated. On the other hand, when the setting rank has a four-stage configuration as described above, it is possible to use four numerical values of 1, 2, 5, and 6 as the display setting value as the management setting value. In this case, processing for irregularly updating the management setting value 1 → 2 → 5 → 6 is required according to the number of operations of the setting change switch, which increases the processing load.

In addition, the management set value is a lottery probability (random number used for the role lottery) according to the management set value in a processing program (hereinafter also referred to as “role lottery program”) that is generally executed at the time of the role lottery. This is used when accessing a data table (hereinafter also referred to as “role lottery table”) storing information on the (numerical number). Briefly, in this role lottery program, when the management set value is “1”, the role lottery table whose head address is K number (K is a numerical value preset for the value “1”) is displayed. When the management setting value is “2”, the winning lottery table with the top address (K + p) number (p is a numerical value set in advance corresponding to the value “2”) is accessed ( Similarly, when the management setting value is 3 to 6, the access position can be specified for each management setting value. Further, this role lottery program corresponds to the case where the setting rank has a six-stage configuration. When the management setting value is “5” or “6”, the management setting value is “3”. It is configured so that it can be specified on the premise that there is a storage area corresponding to the role lottery table at the time of “” and the role lottery table when the management setting value is “4”. Therefore, if this role lottery program is used even when the setting rank has a four-stage configuration as described above, the role lottery when the management set value is 3 or 4 that is not actually used. It is not preferable because a storage area corresponding to the table (because it is an unused area, the stored data is set to “0” for each address) needlessly provided.

  On the other hand, when the setting rank has a four-stage configuration as described above, four consecutive numerical values 1, 2, 3, 4 different from the display values 1, 2, 5, 6 are used as management setting values. It is conceivable to use the management setting values 3 and 4 (corresponding to the display values 5 and 6, respectively). In this case, the above-described problems can be avoided. That is, a method of incrementing by one can be applied to update the management setting value, and the role lottery table may be provided with a role lottery table corresponding to each of the management setting values 1 to 4. (The storage area corresponding to each lottery table when the set value for management has a six-stage configuration and the management set value is “5” or “6” is the presence of the setting value for management in the role lottery program. Since it is not a premise for specifying the access position of the winning lottery table corresponding to each of 1 to 4, it is not necessary to provide it). However, there are the following concerns in this case.

  That is, in a general slot machine, display data corresponding to information (numerical values or characters) to be displayed on the display (for example, when the display is a 7-segment lamp, which segment position is turned on and which segment position is Data indicating whether the lamp is extinguished) is collectively stored in a data table (look-up table) composed of storage areas within a predetermined range in a storage device such as a ROM. In this data table (hereinafter also referred to as “display data table”), display data corresponding to each of all information that may be displayed on the display is stored. For example, in addition to the setting rank information, the display unit also includes information such as numerical values (0 to 9) corresponding to the number of acquired game media and English letters (C, H, E, F...) For error notification. If display is desired, each display data corresponding to such information must be stored in the display data table. In order to execute the process of displaying information on the display device, it is necessary to access a predetermined address on the display data table in which display data corresponding to the information to be displayed is stored. It is generally defined based on numerical data for display value management that is referred to when information is displayed on a vessel.

  For example, when it is desired to display setting rank information, the above-described management setting value is used as numerical data for display value management, and a numerical value corresponding to the number of acquired game media is displayed on the display. Then, numerical data for managing the number of acquired game media (hereinafter also referred to as “management acquisition number”) is used as numerical data for display value management. In the display data table, each display data corresponding to each numerical value (display value) from 0 to 9 that may be displayed on the display device is stored in order according to the order of the addresses. For example, display data corresponding to the display value 0 is stored at the top address of the display data table, and display data corresponding to the display value n is stored at the nth address (n is an integer of 1 or more) from the top address. . Further, a numerical value from 0 to 9 is used as the management acquisition number. When the management acquisition number is “0”, the head address of the display data table is accessed to display “0” as the display value of the acquisition number. When the management acquisition number is “n”, the nth access from the top address of the display data table is performed to display “n” as the display value of the acquisition number. Similarly, when the setting rank has a six-stage configuration and numerical values from 1 to 6 are used as management setting values, the nth access from the top address of the display data table is accessed when the management setting value is “n”. Then, “n” is displayed as the display value of the set rank, and display value management numerical data (management acquisition number or management set value) and each access position in the display data table (for each display value) By making the corresponding relationship with each address (stored corresponding display data) constant, the processing load for displaying the display value can be reduced.

On the other hand, the setting rank has a four-stage configuration, and numerical values from 1 to 4 are used as management setting values. When the numerical values of 1, 2, 5, and 6 are used as the display values of the setting rank, , The setting value for management) and each access position in the display data table becomes complicated, and the processing load increases. Specifically, when the management setting values are “1” and “2”, the first and second (corresponding to the nth) from the top address of the display data table are accessed to display the setting rank. While “1” and “2” can be displayed as values, respectively, when the management set values are “3” and “4”, the fifth and sixth positions from the top address of the display data table (above If “n” is used, it is necessary to access (n + 2) th) and display “5” and “6” as the display values of the set rank.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and it is possible to perform processing for displaying a set rank without increasing the processing load in accordance with the correspondence between the setting rank stage configuration and the display value. The purpose is to provide a simple slot machine.

  The following slot machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the characteristic configuration, an example of a configuration corresponding to an embodiment described later is shown in parentheses.

  The first slot machine refers to display data stored in the data table, and displays control means (for example, display lamp) that displays information corresponding to the referenced display data on a display (for example, WIN lamp 46j). Control means 138) and management setting value control means (for example, setting rank control means 111) for controlling the setting value for management for managing the setting rank of the winning lottery probability, corresponding to the setting rank A first data table (for example, display data table C3) that stores display data to be referred to when the display set value is displayed on the display unit displays the number of game media (for example, game medals) acquired on the display unit. It is provided separately from a second data table (for example, display data table C2) that stores display data referred to when it is displayed, and is used as the management set value. Among each numerical value used (for example, 1, 2, 3, 4) and each numerical value (for example, 1, 2, 5, 6) displayed as the display setting value, the management setting value is X. The display setting value at a certain time is Y (X and Y are non-negative integers), and the display setting value when the management setting value is X + α (α is an integer of 1 or more) is Y + β (β is 2 or more) It is characterized in that a numerical value satisfying the correspondence relationship is included.

  According to the first slot machine described above, the first data table storing the display data referred to when the display setting value corresponding to the setting rank is displayed on the display unit displays the number of game media acquired. Since it is provided separately from the second data table that stores the display data that is referred to when displaying on the display device, the display data in the second data table is different from the arrangement of the display data corresponding to each display value. Thus, each display data in the first data table can be arranged. Therefore, among the numerical values used as management setting values and the numerical values displayed as display setting values, the display setting value when the management setting value is X is Y, and the management setting value Even if a numerical value satisfying the correspondence relationship that the setting value for display when Y is X + α is Y + β is included, each numerical value used as the management setting value and each corresponding to each display value in the display data table Correspondence with each address where display data is stored can be performed without difficulty. Therefore, it is possible to perform processing for displaying the setting rank without increasing the processing load according to the correspondence between the setting rank stage configuration (management setting value) and the display value.

According to the slot machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to perform processing for displaying the setting rank without increasing the processing load in accordance with the correspondence relationship between the stage configuration of the setting rank and the display value.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the said slot machine schematically. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | positioning of the reel of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -1 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination-2 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination-3 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination -4 in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the combination determination result number (re-game combination and winning combination-1) in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) shows a combination determination result number (re-playing combination / winning combination-2), and (B) shows a combination determination result number (special combination). In the slot machine, (A) is a role lottery table 1 (replaying role in RT0), (B) is a role lottery table 2 (replaying role in RT1), (C) is a role lottery table 3 (in RT2) It is a figure which shows a re-game player typically. In the slot machine, (A) is a role lottery table 4 (replaying game in RT3), (B) is a role lottery table 5 (replaying game in RT4), and (C) is a role lottery table 6 (in BB). (D) is a figure which shows typically the role lottery table 7 (in RB-B, RB-C). It is a figure which shows typically the combination lottery table 8 (the winning combination / special or combination in RT0-3) in the slot machine. It is a figure which shows typically the combination lottery table 9 (winning combination in RT4) in the said slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the function of the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game state (RT0-4, BB, RB-B, RB-C) in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each game mode (Game mode 0-12, 13-1, 13-2, 14-1, 14-2, 14-3, 15) in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the privilege reward table in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the role determination result number in the said slot machine, and an effect group number. In the slot machine, the correspondence between the navigation number, the corresponding pressing order, and the display contents is shown. In the slot machine, (A) is a display mode of the navigation number 2 by the WIN lamp, (B) is a display mode of the navigation number 2 by the image display device, (C) is a display mode of the navigation number 4 by the WIN lamp, (D) Is a display mode of the navigation number 4 by the image display device, and (E) is a diagram showing a change mode of the push order display by the image display device. In the slot machine, (A) shows display data tables A1 and A2, and (B) shows display data tables B1 and B2. (A) in the slot machine is an outline of the flow of image data group transmission, and (B) is an outline of the contents of the success image data group and the failure image data group. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the 1st switching pattern in the said slot machine, a 2nd switching pattern, and a 3rd switching pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game progress control processing in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of a game mode common start in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the lottery process at the time of bonus winning in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the normal time lottery process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the bell continuous process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the discard determination process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the normal game mode transfer process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the CZ set process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the CZ precursor set process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of CZ transfer in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of a game mode common end in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game mode transfer process at the time of the bonus operation in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is an AT entry process, and (B) is a flowchart showing the flow of an AT entry RAM setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the ceiling time process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the game mode 3 start in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 3 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the number of participating friends subtraction process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of the game mode 4 start in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 4 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the game mode 5 start in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of game mode 5 completion | finish in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a process at the start of the game mode 6, and (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of the small privilege addition process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 7 in the said slot machine. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of AT game mode transition processing in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the privilege subtraction calculation process in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the game mode 8 start in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 8 in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a process at the end of the game mode 9, and (B) is a flowchart showing each flow of the battle set process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the game mode 11 start in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 11 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of the game mode 12 start in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 12 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 13 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow to the middle of the process at the time of completion | finish of game mode 14 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow from the middle of the process at the time of the said game mode 14 completion | finish. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process at the time of a setting change in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) is a program start process, (B) is a sub-main loop process, and (C) is a flowchart showing the flow of power-off process. (A) is a display data table C1, C2, C3, and (B) is a figure which shows display data table D1, D2 as a change aspect of the said slot machine.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, “combination determination processing” refers to a combination of a plurality of combination determination result numbers (consisting of one or a plurality of game combinations or losers (except when no loser is set)). It means a selection act such as a lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “role lottery”) performed using an electronic device or the like in order to randomly select one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers. Here, the combination determination result number is one or a plurality of game combinations that are allowed to be established in the game in which the combination determination result number is selected (hereinafter referred to as “permitted formation combination”, “winning combination”, etc.). It prescribes.

  In addition, “establishment” in the case where “game player is established”, “game player is established”, or the like is referred to as a game player corresponding to the selected combination determination result number (game player with a game medal payout ( A combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a game combination (a small role) or a non-payout gaming combination (re-playing combination or special combination)) is a predetermined stop mode (for example, a mode on a valid line described later) It is used as a concept to indicate that it is displayed. However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game player can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or the corresponding symbol of the game player stops on the active line It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as a point in time when the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the game player is stopped and displayed on the active line, or a point when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

Further, in the following description, a rule necessary for playing a game among a game medal insertion operation (manipulation operation) to a medal insertion slot 21 described later and a credited (stored) game medal by a player. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing a number of gaming medals for gaming is collectively referred to as a betting operation. In addition, this betting operation, a pressing operation of a clearing switch 24 described later by the player, a tilting operation of a start lever (also referred to as “start switch”) 25, stop switches 26a, 26b, 2
The pressing operation of 6c is generically called a game operation. In general, “injection” in a slot machine is used to mean that a game medal is “inserted into the slot machine”, and a case where the game medal is used to mean “used for gaming”. There is. In the following explanation, basically, the word “insert” is used in the former meaning, and the word “bet” is used in the latter meaning.

  In the following description, the “payout number” of game medals means the number of game medals scheduled to be paid out in one game (scheduled by the player). The act of paying out game medals includes the act of actually paying out game medals from the slot machine (hereinafter referred to as “actual payout” as appropriate), and game medals stored in the slot machine, There is an act of increasing the numerical value stored electromagnetically (hereinafter, referred to as “storage addition payout” as appropriate). In the present specification, the “payout number” of game medals is used synonymously with the “number of game medals”.

  In the following description, “total number of game medals” means the difference between the total number of game medals paid out and the total number of game medals bet in a predetermined period (can be set arbitrarily). To do. However, the total number of game medals paid out during a predetermined period may be the total number acquired here.

  In the following description, “freeze” means that execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time. In the following embodiments, a freeze that is set when the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (hereinafter also referred to as “freeze at the start of reel rotation”) and a freeze that is set after all reels have stopped rotating (hereinafter “reel rotation”). Also referred to as “freeze when stopped”). While it is frozen, the game operation by the player is not accepted effectively.

  In the following description and drawings, numerical values may be expressed in binary numbers or hexadecimal numbers in addition to decimal numbers. Therefore, in order to distinguish them, “B” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in binary, and “H” is added to the end of the numerical value when expressed in hexadecimal. In addition, in decimal notation, nothing is added to the end of the numerical value.

Hereinafter, a basic configuration of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Appearance of slot machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable. The upper panel assembly 10, the middle panel assembly 20, the lower panel assembly 30, and the tray assembly 40 are attached.

  A display screen 11a of an image display device (also referred to as a “liquid crystal display device”) 11 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the upper panel assembly 10 is disposed so as to face the front. The first effect lamp 12, the second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and the third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged in the periphery. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are disposed on the lower left and right of the display screen 11a.

A display window W is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20 so that the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c arranged side by side in the main body casing face. A medal slot 21 for inserting game medals (game media), a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a maximum bet allowable number (for example, three) A MAX-BET switch 23 for betting medals at once, a clearing switch 24 for paying out bet game medals and / or credited game medals, all reels 3a, 3b, 3c (reel The rotation of the start lever (start switch) 25 and the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, which are operated when starting the rotation of the "rotor", is stopped individually. Three stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c (the left stop switch 26a corresponds to the reel 3a, the central stop switch 26b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the right stop switch 26c corresponds to the reel 3c). ), And a reject switch 27 and the like for returning a game medal inserted and retained through the medal slot 21.

  The inside of the medal slot 21 includes an acceptance passage (which leads to a hopper 50 described later) through which the game medal is passed when the inserted game medal is effectively accepted, and a case where the inserted game medal is not accepted. The branch is branched to a return passage through which a game medal passes (which leads to a game medal payout port 41 described later), and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch portion. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 to the receiving passage during a period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and inserts it into the medal slot 21 during other periods. In order to guide the game medal to the return passage, the receiving passage and the return passage are selectively configured so that one can be opened and the other can be closed. In the following description, the blocker 48 is in an ON state indicates a state in which a game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to a receiving passage (a state in which a game medal can be received), and the blocker 48 is in an OFF state. It is assumed that the game medal inserted into the mouth 21 is guided to the return path (game medal unacceptable state).

  In addition, inside the medal insertion slot 21, three insertion medal sensors 28a, 28b, and 28c (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, and is positioned upstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the passage through which the inserted game medal flows down. Is installed. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 is guided into the receiving passage and is effectively received, and is located downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (a hopper described later). (Close to 50). The inserted medal sensor 28c detects that a game medal inserted into the medal slot 21 has passed through a branch portion between the receiving passage and the return passage, and in the vicinity of the branch portion (position where the blocker 48 is installed). (Position slightly closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

  If both the inserted medal sensor 28a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21 and the inserted game medal has been accepted effectively. On the other hand, when the inserted medal sensor 28a detects a game medal, but the inserted medal sensor 28b does not detect a game medal, the game medal is inserted into the medal slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. Means that it has been returned. Further, when the three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c detect the passage of game medals in a different order from the predetermined order (the order of 28a, 28c, 28b), or the passage of game medals with some inserted medal sensors. If is not detected, it means that an abnormal passage such as a game medal flowing backward has occurred.

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are displayed so as to be visible from the player. A winning line 29 that rises to the right that diagonally connects the symbol display areas of the lower stage of the reel 3a, the middle stage of the reel 3b, and the upper stage of the reel 3c is a winning line that is activated when a predetermined number of game medals are bet. Yes, it is configured to determine whether or not a game combination is established based on the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated pay line 29. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 29 is appropriately referred to as an “effective line 29”.

  In the slot machine 1, various display lamps configured by LED lamps or the like are arranged. In the present embodiment, as the display lamps, a MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, a throw-in display lamp 46c, a game start display lamp 46d, a re-game display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, and a count display lamp. 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and a payout number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

  The MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a is lit up in a situation where a game medal can be betted, and is placed inside the MAX-BET switch 23. When the MAX-BET switch 23 is lit, the MAX-BET switch 23 is partially or entirely turned on. It is designed to shine. Other display lamps are arranged on the side or lower portion of the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

  The BET number display lamp 46b (hereinafter also referred to as “BET lamp 46b”) displays the number of game medals bet, and is a 1-BET display lamp that is turned on when there is one bet. 46bC, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that is turned on in the case of two sheets, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bA that is turned on in the case of three sheets. The insertable display lamp 46c is lit in a situation where a game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is lit in a situation where the start lever 25 can be operated to start a game. It is what is done. The re-game display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-game player described later is established in an arbitrary game and a game medal is automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later.

  For example, the status display lamp 46f is turned on when an ART mode described later is set, and is turned off when the ART mode is finished. The number display lamp 46g is an ATG described later when the ART mode is set. The initial value of the number (for example, “50”) is displayed, and thereafter, the display value of the number of ATGs is decremented by 1 (except during BB operation described later), and when the additional number of ATGs is determined The number added is added and displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as “CRE lamp 46h”) displays the number of stored (credited) game medals in seven segments, and is a payout number display lamp 46j (hereinafter also referred to as “WIN lamp 46j”). ) Is a seven-segment display of the number of game medals to be paid out when a small combination described later is established.

The WIN lamp 46j is also configured to display a character (alphabet) indicating the type of error when an abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1. The errors set in this embodiment include HP error, HE error, H0 error, CE error, CP error, CH error, C0 error, C1 error, FE error, E1 error, E5 error, E6 error, E7 error, etc. There is. The HP error is an error when it is determined that a game medal has accumulated at a medal payout exit of the hopper 50 described later, and the HE error is an error when it is determined that a game medal in the hopper 50 is empty (a hopper empty error). The H0 error is an error when it is determined that the game medal has abnormally passed through the payout sensor. The CE error is an error when it is determined that a game medal has accumulated by the inserted medal sensor (game medal retention error), and the CP error is an error when it is determined that the inserted game medal has illegally passed. The C0 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormal input to the inserted medal sensor, and the C1 error is an error when it is determined that there is an abnormality in passing the inserted medal sensor. Further, the FE error is an error when it is determined that an auxiliary storage 85 described later is full (auxiliary storage full error), and the E1 error is an error when the contents of the storage device (RAM) are not normal when the power is turned on. (RAM error) and E5 error is an error (rotation stop error) when the combination of symbols at the time of all-turning cylinder stops is abnormal (corresponding symbols that constitute a role other than the permitted winning combination stop display) Yes, an E6 error is an error (setting value error) when a setting rank value (setting value), which will be described later, for determining a winning decision probability is out of range, and an E7 error is a built-in random number used in each lottery or the like This is an error (built-in random number error) when an abnormal update state is detected. Each error of E1, E5, E6, and E7 (collectively referred to as “E system error”) is canceled by a setting change described later, and other errors are canceled by operating a reset switch 82 described later. It is like that.

  Further, the WIN lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a navigation number (to be described later) indicating the operation order (pushing order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. Hereinafter, the WIN lamp 46j for displaying the navigation order number is appropriately referred to as a “main-side push order indicator”. The WIN lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a setting rank which will be described later at the time of setting confirmation and setting change which will be described later. Hereinafter, the WIN lamp 46j for displaying the set rank is appropriately referred to as a “set rank display”.

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the central portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32 a and 32 b are arranged on the left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base and a lower panel illumination lamp (both not shown) provided with a predetermined pattern are attached to the back side of the lower panel cover 31, and the lower panel illumination lamp is turned on. By doing so, the design of the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

  The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals so as to face the game medal payout opening 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left of the game medal storage tray 42. In addition, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout opening 41, speaker openings 45a made up of a large number of small holes are opposed to the front surfaces of a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side of the tray assembly 40. 45b are formed.

  Furthermore, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined winning mode is configured as a result of the game is provided in the main body housing. A medal detection unit 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals is provided. Further, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and received effectively. Further, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided near the hopper 50, and the auxiliary storage 85 is full (from the auxiliary storage 85). A full detection unit 86 (see FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not game medals are likely to overflow) is provided.

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving of stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is made of a light-transmitting member, and a light-transmitting reel tape having a plurality of kinds of symbols (see FIG. 3) is displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, and the display window is turned on by lighting the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c facing the inside of W is illuminated entirely from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination (for example, on the effective line 29, which is stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c, Only the partial areas of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c are illuminated so that the game symbols corresponding to the game players arranged at different positions from the effective line 29 are conspicuous.

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a bet is made by actually inserting a game medal into the medal insertion slot 21, or one of the 1-BET switch 22 and the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated, and the credit range. The betting line 29 is activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals. In this embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required to activate the winning line 29 is three in any of the game states RT0 to RT4, BB, RB-B, and RB-C described later. Is set. However, the specified number is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate, such as setting the specified number to a different value according to the RT state or the like. Further, a plurality of pay lines may be provided, and the pay lines to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is fixed (the betted game medals are used for the game), and a combination determination process described later is performed. Thereafter, the minimum game time ( The time that must be secured as a minimum from the start of rotation of all reels in one game to the start of rotation of all reels in the next game (for example, 4.1
2), the reels 3a to 3c start rotating, and a plurality of kinds of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c move up and down in the display window W (normally Move from top to bottom). When the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed rotation, the stop switches 26a to 26c are activated (the operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted), and the player can stop the stop switch 26a. Is operated so that the rotation of the reel 3a stops, the operation of the stop switch 26b stops the rotation of the reel 3b, and the operation of the stop switch 26c stops the rotation of the reel 3c.

  Here, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode (corresponding symbol of a game player who can acquire game medals), the number corresponding to each winning mode. Game medals are paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between control board and each device>
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control board for controlling the slot machine 1 includes three control boards: a main control board 60, a sub-main control board 70A, and a sub-sub control board 70B. Main control board 70A and sub-sub control board 70B are collectively referred to as sub-control board 70). Main control related to the progress of the game (including drive control of reels 3a to 3c and role determination processing) is performed by a control circuit arranged on the main control board 60, and illumination by lamps such as back lamps 38a to 38c. Control and the like are performed by a control circuit provided on the sub-main control board 70A. The effect image display control by the image display device 11 and the sound generation control from the speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b are mainly configured to be performed by a control circuit disposed on the sub-sub control board 70B. Yes. Further, information transmission between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub main control board 70A. Information transmission to and from the control board 70B can be performed in both directions.

  The main control board 60 includes a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that is a read-only storage device that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a storage device that can write and read information. The drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 62, and control related to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 is performed. Note that the ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The main CPU 61 includes a clock pulse generator 64 for generating a drive pulse, a frequency divider 65 for frequency-dividing the drive pulse generated by the clock pulse generator 64, a random number used for a role determination process (role lottery), etc. And a sampling circuit 67 for sampling the random numbers generated by the random number generator 66 and performing lottery. The clock pulse generator 64 and the frequency divider 65 are configured to function also as an interval timer for causing the main CPU 61 to generate an interrupt every predetermined time. The main CPU 61 executes a predetermined interrupt process in accordance with a pulse (clock signal) from the interval timer, and updates or resets time data of various set timers. The main CPU 61 transmits signals to the motor drive circuit 36a, the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52, and the sub control board 70 through the interface circuit 68, and the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37c, the payout detection signal circuit 53, and the storage state signal circuit 87.

  Here, the motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, and 35c for rotating and driving the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, and the display lamp control circuit 47 is as described above. This is a circuit for controlling various display lamps. The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c determine the rotational positions of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c based on detection signals from reel sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c. The detection circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c. The hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit for driving the hopper 50 to pay out game medals when a small role is established, and the payout detection signal circuit 53 is paid out from the hopper 50. This is a circuit that transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when the medal detection unit 51 detects this. Further, the storage state signal circuit 87 is a circuit that transmits a storage state signal indicating whether or not the auxiliary storage 85 is full to the main control board 60 according to the detection result of the full detection unit 86.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and a signal from each of these switches is transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Further, the main CPU 61 is configured to receive a signal from the setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.

  The power switch 81 is a switch that accepts power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 has a predetermined error (an error other than the above-mentioned E system error) in the slot machine 1. When this occurs, the switch is operated by a game shop clerk or the like when the cause of the error is removed and the error is resolved. When the reset switch 82 is operated, the error occurrence information stored in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70 is cleared, and accordingly, the process at the time of error elimination is performed in the main control board 60 and the sub control board 70. Executed. Further, the setting key type switch 83 is a switch operated when setting confirmation and setting change such as a combination determination probability (game player winning probability) and the like, and the setting change switch 84 is a level of the combination determination probability. This is a switch for changing the setting rank that defines (rank) in a plurality of stages (six stages in the present embodiment).

The setting key type switch 83 is operated in the ON state when the front door 2 is open (hereinafter referred to as “door open state”) and power is supplied to the slot machine 1 (power switch 81 is ON). By doing so, the setting can be confirmed. Further, when the door is open and power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 (the power switch 81 is OFF), the setting key switch 83 is operated to be ON, and the power switch 81 is ON in that state. When the state is operated (power is turned on to the slot machine 1), the setting can be changed, and the setting rank can be updated step by step each time the setting change switch 84 is operated. The setting key type switch 83 can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by inserting a predetermined key member (setting key) into a predetermined lock member provided on the main body side and rotating the key member. Yes. In addition, setting confirmation and setting change cannot be executed in a state where a game is being executed (a state where a game medal is bet (including a case where an automatic bet is placed) or a state where a reel is rotating) It can be executed only in a game standby state. At the time of setting confirmation and setting change, the setting rank is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j using six integer values “1 to 6”.

  The power from the power supply device 80 is supplied to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60, and further supplied to the sub sub control board 70B via the sub main control board 70A (power supply apparatus 80). Power may be directly supplied to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B). A supply voltage monitoring circuit for monitoring a voltage supply state on a circuit for supplying power from the power supply device 80 to the main control board 60 and on a circuit for supplying power to the sub main control board 70A via the main control board 60 (Not shown) are provided. Each supply voltage monitoring circuit determines that the power supply is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power cut detection signal to the main CPU 61 and a sub-main CPU 71 described later. In addition, each supply voltage monitoring circuit, when the supply voltage is restored to a predetermined voltage value (a value different from the voltage value for power-off determination (for example, a higher value, but may be the same value)) It is determined that the power is turned on, and a power-on detection signal is output to the main CPU 61 and the sub main CPU 71. It should be noted that the voltage value when detecting power-off of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value when detecting power-off of the sub-main control board 70A, and before the sub-main control board 70A. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process (power-off process) programmed to be executed when the power is turned off (the same may be applied to turning on the power).

  Further, the main CPU 61 is connected to or mounted on the switch board 90, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 28c, and the 1-BET switch 22. The signals from the MAX-BET switch 23 and the clearing switch 24 are input via the interface circuit 68.

  Further, a blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and this blocker 48 is configured to be ON / OFF controlled. In the following description, a signal for ON / OFF control of the blocker 48 is appropriately referred to as a “blocker signal”. Further, although not shown, the slot machine 1 is provided with a door sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the front door 2, and a signal from the door sensor is input to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. It has become so. The main CPU 61 determines whether the front door 2 is in a closed state (hereinafter referred to as “door closed state”) or an open state (door open state) based on a signal from the door sensor.

Although not shown, the main CPU 61 is connected to a data counter, a hall computer, etc. via an external connection terminal board when a predetermined gaming state (for example, an AT state or a bonus gaming state) is entered. A predetermined signal (hereinafter referred to as “outer end signal” as appropriate) is output, and the outer end signal can be used to manage the number of times set in a predetermined gaming state or present it to the player. Has been.

  On the other hand, on the sub-main control board 70A, a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to production management, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A RAM 73 that is a storage device is provided, and each drive circuit and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 72, whereby control related to management of image effects and sound effects in the slot machine 1 and control related to lamp effects. Etc. are to be performed. Note that the ROM 72 and the RAM 73 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied. In addition, a clock pulse generator and a frequency divider (not shown) are connected to the sub main CPU 71. The clock pulse generator and the frequency divider generate an interrupt to the sub main CPU 71 every predetermined time. It is comprised so that it may function also as an interval timer for making it happen. The sub main CPU 71 executes a predetermined interrupt process in accordance with a pulse (clock signal) from the interval timer, and updates or resets time data of various set timers.

  The sub-main CPU 71 is configured to receive various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74 and transmit signals to the lamp control circuit 18. Here, the lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of the lamps such as the back lamps 38a to 38c.

  The sub main CPU 71 is configured to transmit various signals to the sub sub control board 70B via the interface circuit 74 and to receive various signals from the sub sub control board 70B. Hereinafter, a signal transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub-main control board 70A is referred to as “control command”, and a signal transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B is referred to as “effect command”. A signal transmitted from the sub-sub control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is also referred to as a “status command”.

  On the sub-sub control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 that mainly performs various arithmetic processes relating to control of image effects and sound effects, a ROM 76 that is a read-only storage device that stores control programs and the like, and information can be written and read. A random access memory (RAM) 77 is provided, and the drive circuits and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 76, whereby control relating to image effects and sound effects is performed. Note that the ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The sub-sub CPU 75 receives a notification signal or an effect signal from the sub-main control board 70A via the interface circuit 78, transmits a signal to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and also transmits the signal to the sub-main control board 70A. Is configured to transmit a status signal. The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit that controls the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image, and the speaker control circuit 17 controls the type and volume of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. It is a circuit to control. The image display device 11 is also configured to function as a push indicator that displays the operation order (push order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c (hereinafter referred to as “sub-side push order indicator” as appropriate). Yes.

<Reel pattern arrangement>
In the present embodiment, symbols displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel” and “right reel” in FIG. 3b and 3c respectively). That is, in each reel 3a-3c, "privilege", "white seven", "blue seven", "cherry", "watermelon", "bar", "bell A", "bell B", "bell C" And a predetermined number of 10 types of “Replay” symbols are arranged. The “privilege” is set as a symbol that suggests that a certain privilege (game value) is given to the player. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c may be referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, respectively.

<Type of gamer>
In the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the reels 3a to 3c are set as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, and most of them are symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) constituting a game combination. Yes. As the game combination in this embodiment, five special combinations of BB combination A to C and RB combination B and C, 14 replay combinations of replay combinations 1 to 14, and 54 of small combinations 1 to 54 As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, a total of 73 small combinations are set, and the symbol combinations (corresponding symbols) for establishing each game combination, the number of game medals paid out when the game combination is established, and the like are as shown in FIGS. Is set.

The BB combination A to C (BB is an abbreviation for big bonus) is a corresponding symbol (for example, in the case of the BB combination A, “blue seven / blue seven / blue seven” (the name of the symbol constituting the game combination is the reel 3a). , 3b, 3c in the following order (the same applies hereinafter))) is stopped on the active line 29, the game medal is not paid out, and the BB operation state as a bonus state is set from the next game, In this BB operation state, the bonus game (RB-A game) is a game player that operates continuously. The BB operation state set by the establishment of the BB combination A to C ends when a predetermined number of game medals exceeding a predetermined number, for example, 297 (the numerical value can be changed as appropriate) is paid out.

When the corresponding symbol (“White Seven / White Seven / Bar”) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the RB role B is not paid out, and the RB- It is set to the B operation state, and in this RB-B operation state, it is a game player in which a bonus game (RB-B game) is performed. Similarly, when the corresponding symbol (“bar / bar / bar”) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the RB combination C is not paid out for the game medal, and the RB in the bonus state from the next game is displayed. It is set to the -C operation state, and in this RB-C operation state, it is a game player in which a bonus game (RB-C game) is performed. The RB-B operation state and the RB-C operation state indicate that the small role has been established a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) or a predetermined number of times (
For example, the game ends when 6 games are completed.

  When the re-game players 1 to 14 are established, the game medals are not paid out, but the next game is performed without reducing the number of game medals held by the player (without newly inserting game media). Is provided as a permitted game combination (re-play game combination). Among them, the re-game players 1 and 2 are not set as a trigger for transition of the RT state described later, and are the most basic game players among the re-game games. For this reason, the regame players 1 and 2 are appropriately referred to as “normal RP” (RP is an abbreviation for replay).

As shown in FIG. 3 (reel symbol), the symbol “bar /
The “privilege” (“/” means “or”), the symbol “replay” on the middle reel, and the symbol “watermelon” on the right reel are arranged every 5 symbols or less on each reel. As a result, when the re-game player 1 is won, the corresponding symbol “bar / privilege / replay / watermelon” is executed (effectively accepted) when each reel rotation stop operation (operations of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) is performed. Regardless of the timing (hereinafter also referred to as “push position”), it is possible to stop display on the effective line 29 (hereinafter referred to as “pulling in” as appropriate). Like this re-playing role 1, regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch, the role that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them when there are multiple sets) on the active line 29 is as follows. For convenience, it will be referred to as a “100% withdrawable game player”. Note that the re-game player 2 is also a game player that can be pulled in 100%, similar to the re-game player 1.

The establishment of the re-playing player 3 and the re-playing 9 (the corresponding symbol being stopped and displayed on the active lie 29) is an opportunity for the player to be given a predetermined privilege (or small privilege). Re-playing role. When the re-game player 3 or the re-game 9 is established, the symbols “privileges” are stopped and displayed in a plurality of places in the display window W, thereby giving the player a privilege. It is structured to suggest. For this reason, each of the re-game players 3 and 9 is appropriately referred to as “privilege RP”. Note that the re-game players 3 and 9 are also 100% pull-in game players, similar to the re-game player 1.

  The re-game player 4 and the re-game 5 are established as conditions for shifting to the RT1 state described later. Further, the establishment of the re-gamer 6 and the re-game 7 is a condition for transition to the RT2 state described later, and the establishment of the re-gamer 8 is a condition for transition to the RT3 state described later. Therefore, the re-game players 4 and 5 are appropriately referred to as “RT1 transition RP”, the re-game players 6 and 7 are appropriately referred to as “RT 2 transition RP”, and the re-game player 8 is appropriately referred to as “RT 3 This is referred to as “transition RP”. In addition, the re-game players 4 to 8 are game players that can be pulled in 100%, similar to the re-game game 1.

  The re-playing roles 10 to 14 are mainly set as one of the constituent roles of the winning determination result configured such that a plurality of re-playing roles are won in duplicate, and are established depending on the pressing order and the pressing position, or It is set as a re-playing role necessary for control, which is won but never won. Therefore, the re-game players 10 to 14 are appropriately referred to as “control RP”.

  The small combinations 1 to 20 are game combinations (winning combinations) configured such that, when established, the bell symbols (bells A to C) are displayed at a plurality of positions in the display window W. From this, the small combination 1 -20 are appropriately referred to as “bell role”. Among the bell roles, the small role 1 and the small role 2 are configured so that nine game medals are paid out when established, and the small roles 3 to 20 are paid out three game medals when established. It is configured. For this reason, the small roles 1 and 2 may be referred to as “high bell role” and the small roles 3 to 20 may be referred to as “cheap bell role”. The small roles 1 and 2 are game characters that can be drawn 100% due to the arrangement of the symbols attached to the reels.

  The small combinations 21 to 23 are game combinations (winning combinations) in which the symbol “cherry” may be displayed at the middle position of the left reel depending on the pressing position at the time of establishment. This is appropriately referred to as “middle cherry role”. The small roles 21 to 23 are configured such that three game medals are paid out when established. The small combination 24 and the small combination 25 are game combinations (winning combination) configured such that the symbol “watermelon” is displayed at a plurality of positions in the display window W when established. These are collectively referred to as “watermelon role” as appropriate. The small roles 24 and 25 are configured such that four game medals are paid out when established. Note that the small roles 24 and 25 are game combinations that may be established depending on the pressing position when they are elected.

  The small roles 26 to 47 are game roles (winning positions) configured such that one game medal is paid out when established, and accordingly, the small roles 26 to 47 are collectively referred to as “1 piece”. It is called “small role”.

  The small combination 48 and the small combination 49 are game combinations (winning combinations) in which the symbol “cherry” may be displayed at the upper or lower position in the display window W depending on the pressing position at the time of establishment. The small roles 48 and 49 are collectively referred to as “cherry role” as appropriate. The small roles 48 and 49 are configured such that two game medals are paid out when established. Note that the small combination 48, 49 is a game combination that may be established depending on the pressing position when winning.

The small roles 50 to 53 are game roles (winning roles) that may be won and established only when set in the bonus state. Accordingly, the small roles 50 to 53 are collectively referred to as “bonus”. It is called “Small and medium role”. The small roles 50 to 53 are configured such that nine game medals are paid out when established.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, four specific symbols from special figure A to special figure D are set. These are not gamers' corresponding patterns (however, there is an exception only for special figure A), and when any of the following prizes A1 to A3, B1 to B3, C1 to C3 is selected, the stop switch When the small combinations 1 and 2 cannot be established according to the pressing order and the pressing position, they are stopped and displayed on the active line 29 as the missing points. Further, these specific symbols (special drawings A to D) are stopped on the active line 29 as a condition for transition from RT0 to RT1, which will be described later. Of these specific symbols, only special figure A functions as a winning combination (small combination 54) when set in the bonus state, and when it is established, nine game medals are paid out. ing. The special figure A is displayed when the small combination 1 or 2 cannot be established depending on the pressing order and the pressing position, so the player confirms the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the display window W. By doing so, it can be confirmed that the correct stop operation could not be performed. When special figure A is displayed in the non-bonus state, the process shifts from RT0 to RT1, but no game medal is paid out. On the other hand, when special figure A is displayed in the bonus state, the process proceeds from RT0 to RT1. However, since nine game medals are paid out, it is possible to determine whether the player is in the non-bonus state or the bonus state.

<Role decision result number>
In the present embodiment, the combination determination process (combination lottery) is performed once in one game, and one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers (combination lottery results) are selected there. 8 and 9 show the types of winning combination determination result numbers selected by the winning combination determination process and the winning combinations corresponding to the types. The “winning names” shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are given for the sake of convenience in order to easily distinguish each combination determination result number. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 (A), 51 re-game players / winning winning combination determination result numbers from “0” to “50”, and FIG. 9 (B). In this manner, five special role determination result numbers from “1” to “5” are set. Hereinafter, the former part determination result number is referred to as “winning / RP part determination result number” or “YK number”, and the latter part determination result number is referred to as “comb part determination result number” or “YYK number”. .

As shown in the figure, each game combination is associated with each combination determination result number as a winning combination. For example, YK number 2 (replay B) is associated with re-playing roles 1 to 3, 6, 7, and 12 to 14 as duplicate winning combinations, and YK number 36 (winning E) is assigned to small roles 3 to 11, 15 to 17 are associated with duplicate winning combinations, and BB combination A is associated with YYK number 1 (BB-A) as a single winning combination. It should be noted that YK number 0 is associated with a losing game (any game combination is not won). In addition, in the remarks column in the tables of FIGS. 8 and 9 (A), when the winning combination corresponding to each YK number is established, and when each YK number is selected. In the remarks column in the table of FIG. 9B, the contents when the winning combination corresponding to each YYK number is established are described. Hereinafter, some YK numbers and YYK numbers will be specifically described.

  In YK numbers 1 to 3 (replays A to C), a plurality of replay players are associated as duplicate winnings. When these are selected, Regardless of the operation timing (pushing position), reel stop control is always performed to establish one of the re-game players 1 and 2.

In YK numbers 4 to 9 (replays D1 to D6), a plurality of replaying roles including replaying roles 6 and 7 that are RT2 transition RPs are associated as duplicate winnings, and when these are selected When each stop switch is operated in accordance with a predetermined correct pressing order (also referred to as “in the correct pressing order”), the re-playing combination 6 or 7 which is the RT2 transition RP is surely established, and each stop switch is set in a predetermined order. When an operation is performed without following the correct pressing order (also referred to as “when the pressing order is incorrect”), the re-game combination 1 or 2 is always established. YK numbers 4 to 9 (replays D1 to D6) are selected in the RT1 state, which will be described later. When the replaying role 6 or 7 is established by the correct push order, the game is shifted to the RT2 state, and replay is performed by the wrong push order. When the winning combination 1 or 2 is established, the RT1 state is maintained. Accordingly, YK numbers 4 to 9 (replays D1 to D6) are collectively referred to as “RT2 transition push order RP” as appropriate. Note that “left”, “middle”, and “right” described in the remarks column in the tables of FIGS. 8 and 9A mean the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the arrangement order thereof is as follows. It means the order of operation (pressing order) of each stop switch. For example, “middle left and right” represents the pressing order in which the stop switches are operated in the order of 26a, 26c, and 26b, and “middle first” represents the pressing order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first (the second and subsequent pressing orders are It is a condition of expressing (unquestioned).

  YK numbers 10 to 15 (replays E1 to E6) are associated with a plurality of replays including at least one of the replays 4 and replays 5 which are RT1 transition RPs, When selected, the re-game combination 1 or 2 is always established when the push order is correct, and the re-game combination 4 or 5 that is the RT1 transition RP is always established when the push order is incorrect. YK numbers 10 to 15 (replays E1 to E6) are selected in the RT2 state, which will be described later, and when the replay player 1 or 6 is established by the correct push order, the RT2 state is maintained, and the replay is performed by the incorrect push order. When the combination 4 or 5 is established, the state is shifted to the RT1 state. From this, YK numbers 10 to 15 (replays E1 to E6) are collectively referred to as “RT1 falling push order RP” as appropriate.

  YK number 16 (re-game F) is selected in the RT2 state, and a plurality of re-game players including the re-game player 4 that is the RT1 transition RP are associated as duplicate winnings. If this is selected, Regardless of the pushing order, any one of the re-game players 1 to 3 is always established and the RT2 state is maintained. Accordingly, YK number 16 (replay F) is appropriately referred to as “RT2 maintenance push order unquestioned RP”.

  YK numbers 17 to 21 (replays G1 to G5) are associated with multiple replays including replays 4 and 5 that are RT1 transition RP and replays 8 that are RT3 transition RP as duplicate winnings. When these are selected, the re-game combination 8 that is the RT3 transition RP is always established when the push order is correct, and the re-game combination 4 or 5 that is the RT1 transition RP is always established when the push order is incorrect. It is like that. YK numbers 17 to 21 (replays G1 to G5) are selected in the RT2 state, and when the regame combination 8 is established by the correct push order, the game is shifted to the RT3 state, and the replay combination 4 or 5 is determined by the incorrect push order. When is established, the state is shifted to the RT1 state. Therefore, YK numbers 17 to 21 (replays G1 to G5) are collectively referred to as “RT3 / RT1 transition push order RP” as appropriate.

YK numbers 22 to 24 (replays H1 to H3) are associated with a plurality of replays including replays 3 and 9 that are special RPs and replays 4 and 5 that are RT1 transition RPs as duplicate winnings. If these are selected, the re-playing combination 3 or 9 that is the privilege RP is always established when the push order is correct, and the re-playing combination 4 or 5 that is the RT1 transition RP is replayed when the push order is incorrect. Game combinations 1 to 3 are always established. YK numbers 17 to 21 (replays G1 to G5) are selected in the RT2 state or RT3 state to be described later, and when the replaying role 3 or 9 is established by the correct push order, the privilege (in the game mode 12 to be described later) or When a small privilege (in the later described game modes 6, 8, and 9) is given and the re-game player 4 or 5 is established by the incorrect push order answer, the game is shifted to the RT1 state. When any one of? 3 is established, the RT state is maintained. Therefore, YK numbers 22 to 24 (replays H1 to H3) are collectively referred to as “privilege push order RP” as appropriate.

  YK number 25 (replay I) is selected in the RT2, RT3 or RT4 state described later. When this is selected, replay combination 3 or 9 is always established in any order. A privilege (in a game mode 12 described later) or a small privilege (in a game mode 6, 8, 9 described later) is given. Therefore, the YK number 25 (replay I) is appropriately referred to as “privilege push order unquestioned RP”. Further, YK numbers 4 to 25 (replays D1 to I) are collectively referred to as “push order RP” as appropriate.

YK numbers 26 to 28 (winning prizes A1 to A3) are a combination of a plurality of small roles including a higher bell role (small role 2) and a cheaper bell role as duplicate winning roles. In the correct answer, the small bell 2 which is the higher bell is always established, and in the case of incorrect push order (in the middle first or right first push order), the corresponding design of the cheaper bell role can be drawn depending on the push position. In the case (a ratio of about 1/3 with respect to an arbitrary pushing position), a cheap bell role is established, and if it cannot be retracted, one of the special symbols A to D is stopped and displayed. It has become. YK numbers 26 to 28 (winning prizes A1 to A3) are first in the correct push order, and from this, YK numbers 26 to 28 (winning prizes A1 to A3) are collectively referred to as “left This is referred to as “correct answer pushing bell”.

YK numbers 29 to 31 (winnings B1 to B3) are a combination of a plurality of small roles including a higher bell role (small role 1) and a cheaper bell role as duplicate winning roles. When the correct answer is given, the small bell 1 that is the higher bell is always established, and when the incorrect answer is the push order, the corresponding symbol of the lower bell can be pulled in by the pushing position (approximately 1/3 of the arbitrary pushing position). )), The special symbol combination of any of the special drawings A to D is stopped and displayed when the cheap bell role is established and cannot be retracted. YK numbers 29 to 31 (winnings B1 to B3) are given the correct answer pressing order, and therefore, the YK numbers 29 to 31 (winnings B1 to B3) are collectively referred to as “medium”. This is referred to as “correct answer pushing bell”.

YK numbers 32 to 34 (winning prizes C1 to C3) are a combination of a plurality of small roles including a higher bell role (small role 1) and a cheaper bell role as duplicate winning roles. In the correct answer, the small bell 1 which is a higher bell is always established, and in the case of incorrect answer in the pushing order, the corresponding symbol of the cheaper bell can be drawn by the pushing position (the ratio is approximately 1/3 of the arbitrary pushing position). ), A special bell is formed, and if it cannot be withdrawn, any of the special symbols A to D is stopped and displayed. YK numbers 32 to 34 (winnings C1 to C3) have the correct answer pressing order as the first on the right. Therefore, YK numbers 32 to 34 (winnings C1 to C3) are collectively referred to as “right This is referred to as “correct answer pushing bell”.

  In YK number 35 (winning prize D), two higher bell roles (small roles 1 and 2) are associated as duplicate winning combinations, and when this is selected, the higher bell is played regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. A small role 1 or 2 as a combination is always established. Further, when the YK number 35 (winning prize D) is selected during AT (ART), a predetermined pressing order is notified as a correct pressing order. For this reason, the YK number 35 (winning prize D) is appropriately referred to as “higher pushing order bell”. YK numbers 26 to 35 (winning prizes A1 to D) are collectively referred to as “push order bell” as appropriate. In YK number 36 (winning prize E), 12 cheap bell roles (small roles 3-11, 15-17) are associated as duplicate winning roles, and when this is selected, it depends on the pressing order and the pressing position. However, the role of the cheap bell is surely established. Further, even when the YK number 36 (winning E) is selected during AT (ART), the push order is not notified. For this reason, the YK number 36 (winning prize E) is appropriately referred to as “common cheap bell”.

In this embodiment, the effective line is one line and YK numbers 26 to 34 (winnings A1 to C3).
) If the stop switch is operated in the correct pressing order when the pressing order bell is selected, the symbol of the winning combination with the highest number of payouts is drawn preferentially while the incorrect pressing order is selected. In the case of, a combination with a small number of payouts is established by preferentially drawing a symbol having a larger number of corresponding symbols set in each corresponding symbol of the duplicate winning combination (number-of-pieces priority control). ). On the other hand, when multiple effective lines are provided, the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination is drawn on multiple effective lines (overlapping positions) in the correct answer pressing order, and the winning combination corresponding to the incorrect answer pressing order. A difference may be generated in the number of payouts by performing control for drawing a symbol (for example, a bell symbol of a middle reel) onto a single effective line.

  In YK number 37 (winning prize F), the small role 24 as a watermelon role is associated with a plurality of single small roles as duplicate winning roles, and when this is selected, the corresponding symbol of the small role 24 is selected according to the pressed position. When the withdrawal is possible, the small combination 24 is established, and when the withdrawal is not possible, one small combination is established. In YK number 38 (winning prize G), a small combination 25 which is another watermelon combination is associated with a plurality of single small combinations as a duplicate winning combination. When this is selected, the small combination 25 is established when the corresponding symbol of the small combination 25 can be drawn according to the pressed position, and the single small combination is established when the drawing cannot be performed. Hereinafter, for convenience, the YK number 37 (winning F) and the YK number 38 (winning G) will be appropriately referred to as “weak watermelon” and “strong watermelon”, respectively.

  In the YK number 39 (winning prize H), a small role 48 that is a cherry role is associated with a plurality of small roles 46 that are a single small role as duplicate winning roles. The small combination 48 is established when the 48 corresponding symbols can be withdrawn, and the small combination 46 is established when the corresponding symbols cannot be withdrawn. In YK number 40 (winning prize I), another small role 49 which is a cherry role is associated with a small role 47 which is one small role as a duplicate winning combination. The small combination 49 is established when the corresponding symbol of the combination 49 can be withdrawn, and the small combination 47 is established when the combination cannot be withdrawn. Hereinafter, for convenience, the YK number 39 (winning H) and the YK number 40 (winning I) will be appropriately referred to as “weak cherry” and “strong cherry”, respectively.

  Each of YK numbers 41 and 42 (winning prizes J1 and J2) is associated with a plurality of small winning combinations as duplicate winning combinations, and when these are selected, any one small winning combination is established. It has become. Hereinafter, for convenience, the YK number 41 (winning prize J1) and the YK number 42 (winning prize J2) will be appropriately referred to as “chance eye A” and “chance eye B”, respectively.

  In the YK number 43 (winning prize K), the small roles 21 and 22 that are the middle cherry roles are associated with a plurality of other small roles as duplicate winning roles, and when this is selected, the small role 21 is always established. It is like that. In YK number 44 (winning prize L), the small roles 21 and 23, which are the middle cherry roles, are associated with a plurality of other small roles as duplicate winning roles, and when this is selected, the small role 21 is always established. It is like that. Hereinafter, for convenience, the YK number 43 (winning prize K) and the YK number 44 (winning prize L) are appropriately referred to as “middle stage cherry A” and “middle stage cherry B”, respectively. Further, the small roles 37 to 44 are collectively referred to as “rare role winning” as appropriate. These rare role winnings may be used as an opportunity for granting a privilege or conducting a lottery.

For YK number 45 (winning M), all small roles (excluding bonus medium and small roles) of small roles 1 to 49 are associated as duplicate winning combinations, and only during bonus operation (RB-A to C operation) It is configured to be elected. When this is selected, the small combination 1 that is a high bell combination is established regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. YK numbers 46 to 48 (winning prizes N1 to N3) are respectively associated with a small role 1 which is a higher bell role and a small role 54 which functions as a winning role during a bonus as duplicate winning roles. It is configured to be selected only when (RB-A to C are operating). When these are selected, a small role 1 which is a higher bell role is established at the time of pushing correct answers (the winning N1 is the first left correct answer, the winning N2 is the middle first correct answer, and the winning N3 is the right first correct answer), When the answer is incorrect, the small combination 54 is established (whichever is established, the number of payouts is 9 and does not change).

YK numbers 49 and 50 (winnings O and P) are associated with a small bell 1 and a plurality of bonus medium and small roles as duplicate winning roles, and are selected only during RB-A operation. It is comprised so that. When these are selected, a small combination 1 that is a high bell combination is established regardless of the pressing order or the pressing position. Hereinafter, for convenience, YK numbers 44 to 50 (winning M to winning P) will be collectively referred to as “bonus small and medium role winning” as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the combination determination result number of the combination is YYK number 1 to 5 (BB-A to C
, RB-B, C) are set. YYK numbers 1 to 3 are BB role A, BB role B, and BB role C, respectively. YYK number 4 is RB role B, and YYK number 5 is RB role. C will be elected. When any one of YYK numbers 1 to 5 is selected, the operation timing of each stop switch is the winning combination (BB combination A to C, RB combination A) regardless of the pressing order of each stop switch. , B), the reel control for establishing the special combination is performed when it is time to draw the corresponding symbol on the effective line 29. In addition, once YYK numbers 1 to 5 are selected, the winning of the special role (selected YYK number) is carried over to the next game until the corresponding special role is established. In addition, if a special role and a re-playing role or a small role are elected twice, or if a re-playing role or a small role is elected as a winning role while the special role is being carried over, the re-playing role Alternatively, reel control is performed so that the corresponding symbol of the small role is preferentially drawn onto the effective line 29 (the establishment of a special role may be prioritized).

<Role decision probability>
In the combination determination process, each YK number and the probability of selecting the YYK number (combination determination probability) are set as shown in the respective combination lottery tables 1 to 9 (schematic diagrams) in FIGS. The combination lottery tables 1 to 9 show the correspondence between the combination of YK numbers and YYK numbers selected in the combination determination process and the selection probabilities (numbers). The “winning items” shown in the winning lottery tables 1 to 9 are attached to distinguish the contents of the winning lottery results (combination of YK numbers and YYK numbers) selected in the winning role determination process for the sake of convenience. Yes, corresponding to the “winning name” described above. The “numerical value” is a numerical value assigned to each winning item for the entire numerical value range (for example, 65536) of the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66. The value of this numerical value is a random number. Dividing by the value of all numerical values in the column, the winning probability (decision probability) of each winning item can be calculated. For example, if there is a winning item with a value of “655”, the winning probability is “655/65536” ≈ “1/100”. In addition, the value of the number is set according to the above-described setting rank set by a game clerk or the like. In the present embodiment, the setting rank has a six-stage configuration of settings 1 to 6, and the illustrated numeric values are illustrated for each setting rank. Hereinafter, the lottery tables 1 to 9 will be described.

  The combination lottery table 1 shown in FIG. 10A defines the combination determination probability of the winning item of the re-game combination selected during RT0 described later. As shown in the role lottery table 1, during RT0, two winning items, re-game A and re-game B, are selected for the re-game, and the numbers corresponding to each set rank are shown in the figure. It is set to be. Replay A shows a result lottery result that YYK number is not selected ("-" in the figure indicates that it is not selected) and YK number 1 is selected alone, and replay B is YYK No number is selected, and a result lottery result that YK number 2 is selected alone is shown.

The combination lottery table 2 shown in FIG. 10 (B) determines the combination determination probability of the winning items of the re-playing combination selected during RT1, which will be described later. The combination lottery table 3 shown in FIG. This determines the winning decision probability of the winning item of the re-game player selected during RT2. As shown in the role lottery tables 2 and 3, eight winning items of replays A and C and replays D1 to D6 are selected for the replaying game during RT1, and during RT2, Sixteen winning items of replay A, replays E1 to E6, G1 to G5, H1 to H3, and replay I are selected for the replaying role. The number corresponding to each set rank, the YYK number and the YK number corresponding to each winning item are as illustrated (the same applies to the following role lottery tables 3 to 9).

  The combination lottery table 4 shown in FIG. 11A determines the combination determination probability of the winning items of the re-game combination selected during RT3, which will be described later. The combination lottery table 4 shown in FIG. This determines the winning decision probability of the winning item of the re-playing player selected during RT4. As shown in the role lottery tables 4 and 5, during RT3, seven winning items of replays A to C, replays H1 to H3, and replay I are selected for replays. In RT5, three winning items of replays A and B and replay I are selected for the replaying role.

The combination lottery table 6 shown in FIG. 11C determines the combination decision probability of the winning items of the winning combination (small combination) selected in the BB described later. The combination lottery table shown in FIG. 7 determines the winning decision probability of the winning item of the winning combination selected in RB-B or RB-C described later. As shown in the role lottery tables 6 and 7, in the RB-A, six winning items of winning prizes M, winning prizes N1 to N3, winning prizes O and P are selected for winning prizes. In B and C, four winning items of winning prizes M and winning prizes N1 to N3 are selected.

The combination lottery table 8 shown in FIG. 12 defines combination determination probabilities of winning items and winning combinations selected in RT0 to 3 described later. As shown in the role lottery table 8, during the RT0 to RT3, 46 winning items shown in the figure are selected for the winning combination and the special combination. In the winning lottery table 8, the winning item displayed by connecting the winning item of the special role and the winning item of the winning combination with “+” is a winning item in which one YYK number and one YK number are simultaneously selected. Is shown. For example, BB-A + winning G indicates a winning item in which YYK number 1 and YK number 38 are simultaneously selected, and BB-C + winning J2 indicates a winning item in which YYK number 3 and YK number 42 are simultaneously selected. That is.

  The combination lottery table 9 shown in FIG. 13 determines the combination determination probability of the winning item of the winning combination selected during RT4 described later. As shown in the role lottery table 9, during the RT4, the 19 winning items shown in the figure are selected for the winning combination.

Next, main characteristic configurations of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS.
<Functional block>
As shown in FIG. 14, the slot machine according to the present embodiment is mainly described from a functional viewpoint. Mainly, a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, a game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each of the stopped reels 3a to 3c (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types of symbols Each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, and 3c that variably display the game medals that are betted or stored (credited). Corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) Operation signal output means 95 for outputting a signal (hereinafter referred to as “game operation signal” as appropriate), main control means 100 (corresponding to the main control board 60) for performing main control relating to the progress of the game, Sub-control means 200 (corresponding to the sub-control board 70) that performs predetermined effect control according to the situation is provided.

  The main control means 100 can be broadly divided into a game state management means 110 that mainly manages game state, a game progress management means 130 that mainly manages game progress, and a main communication control that controls communication in the main control means 100. Means 150 are provided. Among them, the game state management means 110 includes a setting rank control means 111, an RT / bonus state control means 112, a re-game operation control means 113, a bonus game control means 114, a freeze control means 115, a game mode control means 116, and an AT. Control means 117 is provided.

  Further, the game progress management means 130 includes an acceptance medal management means 131, a combination determination means 132, an effect group number determination means 133, a reel control means 134, a stop display symbol determination means 135, a payout medal management means 136, a blocker control means 137, The display lamp control means 138 and the push order management means 139 are provided, and the main communication control means 150 is provided with a control command transmission means 151 and an outer end signal transmission means 152. Each of the above-described units in the main control unit 100 includes a main CPU 61, ROM 62, RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit, a control program stored in the ROM 62, and the like disposed on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each means constituting the game state management means 110)
The setting rank control means 111 is configured to control a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as “management setting value”) for internally managing the setting rank (six-stage configuration of setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning lottery probability. Has been. In this embodiment, continuous integer values from 1 to 6 (integer values 1 to 6 correspond to settings 1 to 6 respectively) are used as management setting values, but integer values from 0 to 5 are used. For example, other six integer values may be used. The management setting value data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63 and is referred to when checking the setting rank in the combination determining process, and at the time of setting confirmation or setting change, the WIN Reference is made when the set rank is displayed on the lamp 46j. Further, the management set value is changed according to a setting change operation by the game shop clerk. That is, every time the setting key type switch 83 is turned on and the power switch 81 is turned on in that state, the setting value for management becomes M →... → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → 1 →... (M is a numerical value corresponding to the setting rank at the time of changing the setting), and is updated one by one.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the RT / bonus state control means 112 is configured to control the setting of seven game states of RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, BB, RB-B, and RB-C. ing. The game probabilities are set so that the winning probabilities (particularly, the winning probabilities of re-games in RT0 to RT3) are different between these gaming states (see FIGS. 10 to 13).

RT0 is a gaming state that is a standard (normal state) in this embodiment, and the probability of winning a re-gamer (re-game A or re-game B) is a standard value (in this embodiment, approximately “1 / 7.3”). )). Also, it is set as a post-bonus RT to be transferred after the bonus game is finished, and this RT0 is also set when the RAM (RAM 63) is initialized. During RT0, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied. The condition P1 means that any of the above-mentioned special drawings A to D is determined by an incorrect answer in the pressing order when any of the above-described winning prizes A1 to C3 (YK numbers 26 to 34) is selected in the role lottery. Is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

RT1 is a standard gaming state (ordinary RT) in which the probability that a re-game player (re-game A, G, re-game D1 to D6) is won is set to the same standard value (approximately “1 / 7.3”) as RT0. It is. This R
During T1, the process shifts to RT2 when the condition P2 is satisfied. The condition P2 is that the above-described re-game player 6 or 7 (RT2 transition RP) is established.

RT2 is set to a value (substantially “1 / 1.4” in the case of setting 1) that has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT0 and RT1. It is also set as a transition RT located between RT1 and RT3. In this RT2, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied, and the process is transferred to RT3 when the condition P4 is satisfied. The condition P3 is that the above-mentioned re-game combination 4 or 5 (RT1 transition RP) is established, and the condition P4 is that the above-mentioned re-game combination 8 (RT3 transition RP) is established.

RT3 is set to a value (approximately “1 / 1.4” in the case of setting 1) that has a high probability of winning the re-gamer in the same way as RT2. Further, in this embodiment, the AT is always set when the process is shifted to RT3 (that is, the ART state is normally set during RT3). During this RT3, the process is shifted to RT1 when the condition P1 is satisfied.

RT4 is obtained when the special combination (in this embodiment, BB combination A to C, RB combination B or C) is won and the condition P5 that is not established (the corresponding symbol is not displayed) is satisfied. The game state is a so-called bonus internal state (during bonus internal selection), which shifts from each of the three game states. In this RT4, the probability that the re-game player is won is set to a value higher than RT0 and RT1 and lower than RT2 and RT3 (substantially “1 / 4.4”). Also, during this RT4, when the condition P6 is satisfied, the process shifts to BB, when the condition P7 is satisfied, the process shifts to RB-B, and when the condition P8 is satisfied, RB -C has been moved to C. The condition P6 is that one of the BB combinations A to C is satisfied, the condition P7 is that the RB combination B is satisfied, and the condition P8 is that the RB combination C is satisfied.

  BB is a gaming state (bonus gaming state) in which a BB game described later can be performed. In this BB, it is set so that any one of the winning prize M, winning prizes N1 to N3, winning prizes O and P (YK numbers 45 to 50) is always selected (especially winning prize M is selected with high probability). In this BB, the process shifts to RT0 when the condition P9 is satisfied. The condition P9 is that the BB game is ended by paying out game medals exceeding a predetermined number (297).

RB-B is a bonus gaming state in which an RB-B game described later can be performed, and RB-C
Is a bonus game state in which an RB-C game described later can be performed. During BB-B or BB-C, one of winning M or winning N1 to N3 (YK numbers 45 to 48) must be selected (
In particular, the winning prizes N1 to N3 are selected with high probability. In BB-B, when the condition P10 is satisfied, the process proceeds to RT0, and in BB-C,
When the condition P11 is satisfied, the process shifts to RT0. The condition P10 is that the RB-B game is ended by 6 times of small roles being established or 6 times of game execution, and the condition P11 is that RB-C is due to 6 times of small roles being established or 6 times of game execution. The game is over.

The re-game operation control means 113 is a state in which the next game is permitted to be performed without betting a game medal held by the player when the re-game player is established (the “re-game operation state” as appropriate). It is configured so as to be set. When the re-game operation state is set, information indicating the re-game operation state (referred to as “re-game operation state information” as appropriate) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. . Hereinafter, storing the re-game operation state information is also referred to as setting or turning on the re-game operation state flag, and clearing (erasing) the stored re-game operation state information is referred to as re-game operation state flag. Is also referred to as clearing or turning off.

The bonus game control means 114 is in a state in which the BB game is permitted from the next game when one of the BB roles A to C and the RB roles B and C is established (referred to as “BB operation state” as appropriate). And the BB operation state is terminated when the BB game end condition (payout of over 297 game medals) is satisfied. Further, the bonus game control means 114 is set to a state in which the RB-B game is permitted from the next game (referred to as “RB-B operation state” as appropriate) when the RB combination B is established. At the same time, the RB-B operation state is terminated when the RB-B game end condition (six small winnings or six game digests) is satisfied. Similarly,
The bonus game control means 114 is set to a state in which the RB-C game is permitted from the next game (referred to as “RB-C operation state” as appropriate) when the RB combination C is established. The RB-C operation state is terminated when an RB-C game end condition (6 small winnings or 6 game digests) is satisfied. Hereinafter, setting the BB operation state is also referred to as “BB operation”, and setting the RB-B operation state is “RB-B operation” and RB-C operation state. This is also referred to as “RB-C in operation”. Also, the RB-B operating state and the RB-C operating state are collectively referred to as “RB operating state”, and the RB-B operating state and the RB-C operating state are collectively referred to as “RB operating state”. Called.

Further, the bonus game control means 114 is configured to continuously operate (execute) the RB-A game during the BB operation. In the RB-A game, the first game is started at the start of the BB game. During the BB game (when the BB is in operation), every time a small role is established six times or every time six games are finished (that is, It ends once every 6 games) and resumes immediately. Also, when the BB game ends, the RB-A game is controlled to end (regardless of the number of small roles established and how many games it is). In the present embodiment, the RB-A game in the BB game is set to end every time the small role is established six times or every time six games are finished, but other times, for example, small It may be set to end every time a winning combination is made 8 times or every time 12 games are finished.

  When the BB operating state or the RB operating state is set, information indicating that the BB operating state is set (referred to as “BB operating state information” as appropriate) or the RB operating state in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. (Referred to as “RB operating state information” as appropriate) is stored. Hereinafter, storing the BB operating state information [RB operating state information] is also referred to as setting or turning on the BB operating state flag [RB operating state flag], and the stored BB operating state flag [RB operating state flag]. ] Is also referred to as clearing the BB operation state flag [RB operation state flag] or turning it off. Further, the above-described BB operation state flag and RB operation state flag are collectively referred to as an “operation state flag”.

  The freeze control means 115 is predetermined to execute a control process (for example, a process of accepting a bet operation, a reel rotation start operation, a reel rotation stop operation, etc.) related to the progress of the game when a predetermined condition is satisfied (condition satisfaction). It is configured to set a time delay freeze.

As shown in FIG. 16, the game mode control means 116 has game modes 0 to 15 (the game mode 13 further includes game modes 13-1 and 13-2, and the game mode 14 further includes game modes 14-1 and 14-1. The game mode is configured to control 18 game modes (including -2 and 14-3). Note that “Ct” in the description of the transition condition shown in FIG. 16 is an abbreviation for a counter.

  The game mode 0 is a non-AT mode (a mode in which the AT flag is OFF and push order navigation described later is not performed). Further, when the RAM (RAM 63) is initialized, the game mode 0 is set. In this game mode 0, game mode promotion lottery, lottery state transition lottery, and RB promotion lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game. The game mode promotion lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the transition from the game mode 0 to the game mode 1 is permitted. When the game mode is won, the game mode promotion flag is set to ON. The lottery state transition lottery is a lottery for shifting the winning probability state (there are three probability states of low probability state, medium probability state, and high probability state) of a predetermined lottery (here, the game mode promotion lottery). When winning, the state is shifted to a better probability state than the current state (from the low-accuracy state to the intermediate-accuracy state or high-accuracy state, from the intermediate-accuracy state to the high-accuracy state). The RB promotion lottery is a lottery performed when the RB combination B or the RB combination C is won. When the RB promotion lottery is won, an RB promotion flag (a flag for managing presence / absence in the RB promotion lottery) is set to ON. Further, in the game mode 0, a privilege acquisition lottery or a privilege level lottery may be performed. The privilege acquisition lottery is a lottery for determining the number of privileges to be given to a player, and is performed when a special role is won or when a re-game player 8 is established. The privilege level lottery is a lottery for determining the number of privileges to be given to a player and determining the number of privileges to be additionally granted with reference to the continuation rate of the privilege grant. It is performed when the transition to mode 6 is decided and when the bonus acquisition lottery is won. Note that the number of benefits won and won in the privilege acquisition lottery and privilege level lottery is added to the privilege number counter and managed.

  In the game mode 0, the bell counter is counted up when the bell combination is established and cleared when the bell combination is not established (hereinafter also referred to as “bell linkage control”), and the bell counter reaches “4” ( When the bell combination is established four times in succession, a CZ stock counter (a counter that manages the number of times that the game mode 4 can be set. CZ is an abbreviation of “chance zone”) is incremented by “1”. Further, in the game mode 0, a count of a normal counter (a counter that manages the number of times of continuation in a state where the first hit flag is OFF or the special combination is not won) is also performed every game. When the game mode 0 is set, the game mode 1 is entered when the condition Q1 is satisfied, the game mode 4 is entered when the condition Q4 is satisfied, and the game is played when the condition Q5 or the condition Q6 is satisfied. The mode 6 is shifted to. Condition Q1 is that the game mode promotion flag is set to ON by winning in the game mode promotion lottery, and condition Q4 is that the bell counter reaches “4” (the CZ stock counter is Condition Q5 is that the normal counter is set to a predetermined value (“900” or “300” is set by lottery, but is set to “300” after changing the setting). The condition Q6 is that the RT transition RP (re-gamer 8) is established. Hereinafter, the game mode 0 is also referred to as “normal A”.

  The game mode 1 is a non-AT mode similar to the game mode 0. In this game mode 1, RB promotion lottery, privilege acquisition lottery, and privilege level lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in game mode 0. Furthermore, in this game mode 1, a game mode demotion lottery or a CZ lottery may be performed depending on the progress. The game mode demotion lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to shift from the game mode 1 to the game mode 0. When winning, the game mode maintenance counter (the counter value is “5” when the game mode 0 is shifted to the game mode 1). "1" is subtracted. The CZ lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the transition from the game mode 1 to the game mode 2 is permitted. When winning, the CZ transition flag is set to ON and the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”.

In the game mode 1, the bell continuous control is performed as in the game mode 0, and when the bell counter reaches “4”, the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. Further, as in the game mode 0, the normal counter is also counted. When the game mode 1 is set, the game mode 0 is entered when the condition Q2 is satisfied, the game mode 2 is entered when the condition Q3 is satisfied, and the game mode 4 is entered when the condition Q4 is satisfied. When the condition Q5 or the condition Q6 is satisfied, the game mode 6 is entered. Condition Q2 is that the game mode maintenance counter that is decremented by “1” due to winning of the game mode relegation lottery reaches “0”, and condition Q3 is that the CZ transition flag is set to ON by winning of the CZ lottery. As a result, the CZ stock counter becomes larger than “0”. Further, at the time of transition from the game mode 1 to the game mode 2, the CZ opponent lottery and the CZ precursor lottery are performed. The CZ opponent lottery is a lottery for determining the type (strength) of the opponent in the CZ battle production described later, and a predetermined numerical value corresponding to the winning value (opposition opponent number) is a CZ interruption G number counter (game mode 3). Is set to a counter that manages the number of Gs that can stay in (G stands for “game”). The CZ precursor lottery is a lottery for determining the number of games that can stay in the game mode 2, and a predetermined numerical value corresponding to the winning value is a CZ precursor G number counter (a counter that manages the number of G staying in the game mode 2) Set to Hereinafter, the game mode 1 is also referred to as “normal B”.

  The game mode 2 is a non-AT mode similar to the game modes 0 and 1. In this game mode 2, RB promotion lottery, privilege acquisition lottery, and privilege level lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in game modes 0 and 1. In the game mode 2, the bell continuous control is performed as in the game modes 0 and 1, and when the bell counter reaches “4”, the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. Furthermore, as in the game modes 0 and 1, the normal counter is also counted. When the game mode 2 is set, when the condition Q4 or the condition Q7 is satisfied, the game mode 4 is shifted to. When the condition Q5 or the condition Q6 is satisfied, the game mode 6 is shifted. The condition Q7 is that the value of the CZ precursor G number counter (“1” is subtracted for each game) reaches “0”. Hereinafter, the game mode 2 is also referred to as “CZ precursor”.

  The game mode 3 and the game mode 4 are non-AT modes like the game modes 0 to 2. The two game modes 3 and 4 are related to each other, and the game mode 4 will be described first. In the game mode 4, RB promotion lottery, privilege acquisition lottery, and privilege level lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in the game modes 0 to 2. Furthermore, in the game mode 4, a CZ battle damage lottery, a CZ navigator lottery, or a CZ battle interruption lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game. The CZ battle damage lottery is a damage that is given to an opponent who fights a character on the player side in an image effect (hereinafter referred to as “CZ battle effect”) executed by the image display device 11 when the game mode 4 is set. It is a lottery to select a value. The navigation lottery during CZ is a lottery that determines whether or not to perform the push order navigation (bell navigation and RP navigation) described later when the game mode 4 is set. The flag for managing whether or not forward navigation can be executed is set to ON. The CZ battle interruption lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the game mode 3, and when winning, the CZ battle switching flag (a flag for managing the transition between the game modes 3 and 4) is set to ON.

In the game mode 4, the bell continuous control is performed as in the game modes 0 to 2. When the bell counter reaches “4”, the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. Further, as in the game modes 0 to 2, the normal counter is also counted. When the game mode 4 is set, the game mode 3 is shifted when the condition Q10 is satisfied, and the game mode 6 is shifted when the condition Q6 or the condition Q11 is satisfied. The condition Q10 is winning the CZ battle interruption lottery (the CZ battle switching flag is set to ON by this), and the condition Q11 manages the CZ battle opponent counter (the opponent's damage in the CZ battle effect). The value of the counter) reaches “0”. Hereinafter, the game mode 4 is referred to as “C
Also referred to as “Z”.

  In the game mode 3 with respect to such a game mode 4, an image effect indicating that the battle (battle) in the CZ battle effect is temporarily interrupted is executed by the image display device 11. In this game mode 3, RB promotion lottery, privilege acquisition lottery, privilege level lottery, and CZ navigation lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in game modes 0 to 2 and 4. Further, in the game mode 3, a CZ battle lottery, a battle participation lottery, or a CZ determination lottery A may be performed according to the progress of the game. The CZ battle lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to the game mode 4, and when winning, the CZ battle switching flag is set to ON. The battle participation lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not a friend A or a friend B who is a friend of the player side character participates in the CZ battle production and the number of games in which they can participate. The CZ determination lottery A is a lottery for determining (determining) whether or not the player-side character has won in the CZ battle effect at the time of transition from the game mode 3 to the game mode 5. The victory determination flag is set to ON.

  In the game mode 3, the bell continuous control is performed as in the game modes 0 to 2, 4. When the bell counter reaches “4”, the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. Further, as in the game modes 0 to 2 and 4, the normal counter is also counted. When the game mode 4 is set, when the condition Q8 is satisfied, the game mode 4 is shifted to. When the condition Q9 is satisfied, the game mode 5 is shifted. When the condition Q6 is satisfied, the game mode 6 is shifted. It has come to be. The condition Q8 is winning the CZ battle lottery (the CZ battle switching flag is set to ON by this), and the condition Q9 can stay in the CZ battle interruption counter (game mode 3 (game mode 4)) The value of the counter that manages the number of games reaches “0”. Hereinafter, the game mode 3 is also referred to as “CZ interruption”.

  The game mode 5 is a non-AT mode similar to the game modes 0 to 4. In the game mode 5, the image display device 11 is configured to execute an image effect for determining whether or not a battle (battle) in the CZ battle effect has been won. In this game mode 3, RB promotion lottery, privilege acquisition lottery, privilege level lottery, and CZ navigation lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in game modes 0-4. Further, in the game mode 3, the CZ determination lottery B may be performed according to the progress of the game. The CZ determination lottery B is a lottery performed during the game in order to determine (determine) whether or not the player character has won, separately from the CZ determination lottery A performed at the time of transition to the game mode 5. When winning, the CZ battle victory determination flag is set to ON.

  In the game mode 5, the bell continuous control is performed as in the game modes 0 to 4. When the bell counter reaches “4”, the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. Further, as in the game modes 0 to 4, the normal counter is also counted. When the game mode 5 is set, if the condition Q6 or the condition Q12 is satisfied, the game mode 6 is shifted, and if the condition Q13 is satisfied, the game mode is shifted to any one of the game modes 0, 1, 4 It has become. The condition Q12 is that when the value of the CZ determination G number counter (counter that manages the number of games that can stay in the game mode 5) reaches “0”, at least the above-mentioned benefit number counter or the below-described benefit reward buffer One value is larger than “0”. The condition Q13 is that neither the condition Q6 nor the condition Q12 is satisfied when the value of the CZ determination G number counter reaches “0”. More specifically, when the value of the CZ stock counter is greater than “0”, the game mode 4 is entered, and when the value of the CZ stock counter is “0”, the game mode 1 (the value of the game mode maintenance counter). Is greater than “0”) or game mode 0 (when the value of the game mode maintenance counter is “0”). Hereinafter, the game mode 5 is also referred to as “CZ determination”.

  The game mode 6 is a mode in a preparation stage of AT setting, and push order navigation described later is permitted (the AT flag is set to ON). In this game mode 6, an SZ lottery, a lottery state setting lottery, an ATG extra lottery, a privilege navigation lottery, and a small privilege number lottery may be performed depending on the progress of the game. The SZ lottery is a lottery performed every game in order to decide whether or not to allow the setting of the first SZ, second SZ or third SZ (SZ stands for “specialized zone”), which will be described later. Three types of winnings (2SZ winning and 3rd SZ winning) are set (the probability of winning is the order of first SZ winning> second SZ winning> third SZ winning) (there is also a loss). When the first SZ is won, “1” is added to the first SZ stock counter (counter that manages the settable number of times of the first SZ), and when the second SZ is won, the second SZ stock counter (counter that manages the settable number of times of the second SZ) is set to “1”. When the third SZ is won, “1” is added to the third SZ stock counter (a counter that manages the number of times the third SZ can be set). The lottery state setting lottery is a lottery for setting a winning probability state (there are three probability states of low probability state, medium probability state, and high probability state) of a predetermined lottery (here, SZ lottery). Then, the state is updated to a probability state better than the current state (from the low-accuracy state to the intermediate-accuracy state or high-accuracy state, from the intermediate-accuracy state to the high-accuracy state). The ATG number addition lottery is a lottery for selecting the number of games (winning value) to be added to the number of times (ATG number) that can be executed in the push order navigation described later, and the winning value manages the ATG number counter (ATG number is managed). Counter). The privilege navigation lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to allow the execution of privilege navigation described later, which is executed when any of the YK numbers 22 to 24 is selected by the role lottery. The small privilege number lottery is a lottery for selecting the number (winning value) of small privileges (10 small privileges can be exchanged for one privilege) given to a player. It is executed when any one is elected. In addition, the winning value in the small privilege number lottery is added to the small privilege number stock counter (a counter that manages the number of small privileges).

  In the game mode 6, the normal counter is counted as in the game modes 0 to 5. When the game mode 6 is set, when the condition Q14 is satisfied, the game mode 7 is shifted to. When the condition Q15 is satisfied, the game mode 8 is shifted. When the condition Q27 is satisfied, the game modes 10-12 are shifted. It is supposed to be transferred to either. The condition Q14 is that an initial hit flag (a flag set in the RAM setting process at the time of AT entry described later) is set to ON, and RT2 transition push order RP (YK numbers 4 to 9) is selected in the winning lottery. Or setting to either RT 2 or 3. The condition Q15 is that the initial hit flag is set to OFF and the RT2 transition push order RP (YK numbers 4 to 9) is selected in the winning lottery or is set to either RT2 or RT3. is there. With the condition Q27, various conditions indicating that the transition to the first SZ, the second SZ, or the third SZ, which will be described later, is possible (hereinafter collectively referred to as “SZ transition enable conditions”) are satisfied. That is. Specifically, the third SZ continuation flag (a flag for managing whether or not the third SZ can be continuously set) is set to ON, or the third SZ stock counter (the number of times the third SZ can be set is managed). When the (counter) is set to a value larger than “0”, the game mode 12 can be entered, and the second SZ continuation flag (a flag for managing whether or not the second SZ can be set continuously) is set. When it is set to ON or the second SZ stock counter (counter that manages the number of times the second SZ can be set) is set to a value greater than “0”, the game mode 11 can be entered, and the first SZ stock When the counter (counter that manages the settable number of times of the first SZ) is set to a value larger than “0”, it is possible to shift to the game mode 10 (first to third). It will be described later priority of Z configuration).

The game mode 7 is a mode in which an opportunity for adding the number of ATGs is obtained, and push order navigation (bell navigation and RP navigation) described later is permitted. In this game mode 7, as shown in FIG. 17, five privilege reward tables with table numbers 0 to 5 are set, and each of the three reward buffers A to C of each privilege reward table has a role. In accordance with the lottery result, an additional number of ATG numbers is added and stored. The reward buffer A is a buffer in which the additional number of ATG numbers is stored when any of YK numbers 0 to 21 (losing, replays A to G5) is selected in the role lottery. When any of YK numbers 37 and 39 (winnings F and H) is selected in the lottery, it is a buffer in which the additional number of ATG numbers is stored. This is a buffer in which the additional number of ATG numbers is stored when either (winning prizes G, I, L) or YYK numbers 1 to 5 (BB-A to C, RB-B, C) are selected. When the above-described YK numbers (YYK numbers) are selected, values (addition numbers) stored in the reward buffers A to C are as shown in FIG. For example, when the privilege reward table 3 is selected, if any of YK numbers 37 and 39 (winnings F and H) is selected, “200” is added to the reward buffer B as the value of the additional number. When the bonus reward table 2 is selected and any of YK numbers 0 to 21 (losing, replays A to G5) is selected, the value of the additional number in the reward buffer A "100" is added and stored.

  In the game mode 7, the normal counter is counted as in the game modes 0 to 6. When the condition Q27 is satisfied at the end of the game mode 7, the game mode is shifted to any one of the game modes 10 to 12, and when the condition Q16 is satisfied, the game mode 8 is shifted. The condition Q16 is that the above-described SZ transition enabling condition is not satisfied. Hereinafter, the game mode 7 is also referred to as “privilege conversion zone”.

  The game mode 8 is a mode that is a basic state during AT, and push order navigation described later is permitted. In this game mode 8, the SZ lottery, the lottery state setting lottery, the ATG extra lottery, the privilege navigation lottery, and the small privilege number lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in the game mode 6. In the game mode 8, the normal counter is counted as in the game modes 0 to 7. If the condition Q17 is satisfied when the game mode 8 is set, the game mode 7 is entered. If the condition Q18 is satisfied, the game mode 8 is entered, and the condition Q19 is satisfied. If so, the game mode 9 is entered. Condition Q17 is that the value of the ATG number counter is “0” and the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”. Condition Q18 is that the value of the ATG number counter is “0” and The value of the privilege number counter is also “0”. Note that, when the condition Q18 is satisfied, which of the game modes 0 to 2 is determined depends on the value of the CZ stock counter and the value of the game mode maintenance counter. That is, when the value of the CZ stock counter is greater than “0”, the game mode 2 is entered, and when the value of the CZ stock counter is “0” and the value of the game mode maintenance counter is greater than “0”. When the game mode 1 is entered, the value of the CZ stock counter is “0” and the value of the game mode maintenance counter is also “0”, the game mode 0 is entered. The condition Q19 is that the value of the first SZ stock counter or the value of the second SZ stock counter is larger than “0”. In addition, at the time of transition from the game mode 8 to the game mode 9, an SZ precursor lottery or an SZ battle opponent lottery may be performed. The SZ precursor sign lottery is a lottery for determining the number of games (winning value) that can be stayed in the game mode 9, and the winning value is set in the battle precursor G number counter. The SZ battle opponent lottery is a lottery for determining the winning probability in the SZ battle victory determination lottery A or B described later (determining the strength of the opponent in the image production). Hereinafter, the game mode 8 is also referred to as “basic AT”.

The game mode 9 is a mode during AT until the game mode 10 or 11 is shifted to. In this game mode 9, the above-described SZ lottery, lottery state setting lottery, ATG number addition lottery, privilege navigation lottery, and small privilege number lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in game modes 6 and 8. . In the game mode 9, the normal counter is counted as in the game modes 0 to 8. When the game mode 9 is set, if the condition Q20 is satisfied, the game mode 10 is entered. If the condition Q21 is satisfied, the game mode 11 is entered. The condition Q20 is that the value of the battle precursor G number counter is “0”, and the value of the battle type number (a number for managing whether the game mode 9 is shifted to the game mode 10 or the game mode 11) is “ 1 and the condition Q21 is that the value of the battle precursor G number counter is “0” and the value of the battle type number is “2”. Hereinafter, the game mode 9 is also referred to as “SZ precursor”.

  The game mode 10 is an advantageous state mode (hereinafter also referred to as “first SZ”) during the AT that is advantageous to the player (higher expectation level for obtaining a privilege) than the normal AT. An image effect (hereinafter referred to as “first SZ battle effect”) in which the character battles with the opponent is executed by the image display device 11. In this game mode 10, an SZ battle victory determination lottery A and an SZ battle victory determination lottery B may be performed depending on the progress of the game. The SZ battle victory determination lottery A is a lottery for determining whether or not the player side character wins the opponent in the first SZ battle effect (or the second SZ battle effect described later), and the game mode 10 (or 11). ) (Or at the start when the second SZ battle effect described later is continuously performed), and when the SZ battle victory determination lottery A is won, the battle G number counter (transition to the game mode 10 or 11) The value of the counter that is sometimes set to “4” and decremented by “1” for each game) is updated (“5” added). The SZ battle victory determination lottery B is a lottery for determining whether or not the player-side character wins the opponent in the first SZ battle production (or the second SZ battle production described later). Done. Further, in the game mode 10, the normal counter is counted as in the game modes 0 to 9. When the first SZ game performed in the game mode 10 ends (the value of the battle G number counter reaches “0”), the game mode 8 is basically shifted to, but the value of the value of the first SZ stock counter If is greater than “0”, the game mode 10 is set again.

  The game mode 11 is an advantageous state mode (hereinafter also referred to as “second SZ”) during the AT, which is more advantageous to the player than during a normal AT (the expectation level on which the number of ATGs is increased) is increased. The image display device 11 is configured to execute an image effect (hereinafter referred to as “second SZ battle effect”) different from the first SZ battle effect in which the character on the side battles the opponent. In the game mode 11, the SZ battle victory determination lottery A and the SZ battle victory determination lottery B may be performed according to the progress of the game as in the game mode 10. Further, in the game mode 11, a third SZ flag lottery may be performed. The third SZ flag lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the transition from the game mode 11 to the game mode 12 is permitted. When winning, the value of the third SZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. In the game mode 11, the normal counter is counted as in the game modes 0 to 10. When the second SZ game performed in the game mode 11 ends (condition Q23 is satisfied) (the value of the battle G number counter reaches “0”), the game mode is basically shifted to the game mode 8, but the third SZ When the value of the stock counter is larger than “0” (when the condition Q22 is satisfied), the game mode 12 is entered, and the value of the third SZ stock counter is “0”, but the second SZ stock counter When the value of the SZ is greater than “0”, the game mode 12 is set again. The values of the third SZ stock counter and the second SZ stock counter are “0”, but the value of the first SZ stock counter is If it is greater than “0”, the game mode 10 is set. The second SZ battle effect is basically at least 2 sets (1 set 4G), the first set is the introduction effect, the second and later battle effects (the second set battle effect is the basic However, if the third SZ flag lottery is won, the game may end with the first set. This aims to surprise the player by ending the second SZ where it would not normally occur, and then increasing the joy of the player by setting a more advantageous third SZ.

The game mode 12 is an advantageous state mode (hereinafter also referred to as “third SZ”) during the AT that is most advantageous for the player (the expectation that the acquisition of benefits and the number of ATGs are added is the highest). In this game mode 12 (third SZ game), a privilege level lottery (executed when YK numbers 22 to 25 are selected in game mode 12) or 3S
Z reward acquisition lottery may be held. The third SZ reward acquisition lottery is a lottery for determining the additional number of ATGs, and the winning value is added to the ATG number counter. When the game mode 12 is entered, “10” is set in the third SZG number counter (counter that manages the number of times the third SZ game can be executed), and thereafter, the counter value is decremented by “1” for each game. Is done. The third SZ game performed in the game mode 12 ends (condition Q23 is satisfied) (basically, the value of the third SZG number counter reaches “0”, but does not end even if it becomes “0”) If the value of the third SZ stock counter is larger than “0”, the game mode 12 is set again, and the value of the third SZ stock counter is set. When the value of the second SZ stock counter is greater than “0”, the game mode 11 is set, and the values of the third SZ stock counter and the second SZ stock counter are “0”. However, if the value of the first SZ stock counter is greater than “0”, the game mode 10 is set.

The game mode 13-1 is a mode during BB operation that is set when any of the BB combinations A to C is established during non-AT (a state in which the AT flag is set to OFF). In this game mode 13-1, the above-described CZ lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game. CZ
When the lottery is won, the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. When the BB operation is completed in the game mode 13-1 (condition Q26 is satisfied), the game mode is shifted to any one of the game modes 0, 1, 3, 4, and 6. Specifically, when the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”, the game mode 6 is entered, the value of the privilege number counter is “0”, and the game mode at the time of winning the RB role is the game mode 3. When the value of the CZ stock counter is larger than “0”, the game mode 4 is shifted to when the value of the CZ stock counter is “0”. When the value of the maintenance counter is larger than “0”, the game mode 1 is entered. Further, if the value of the CZ stock counter is “0” and the value of the game mode maintenance counter is also “0”, the game mode 0 is entered.

The game mode 13-2 is in the AT (the AT flag is set to ON), and the BB combination A to
This is a mode during BB operation that is set when one of C is established. In this game mode 13-2, the above-mentioned small privilege number lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game. When the BB operation ends in the game mode 13-2 (condition Q26 is satisfied), the game mode 6 is entered.

In gaming mode 14-1, the AT flag is set to OFF and the RB promotion flag is OFF
This is a mode during RB operation that is set when either RB combination B or C is established in the state set to. In this game mode 14-1, a CZ lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in the game mode 13-1. When the CZ lottery is won, the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. In addition, in the six games in the game mode 14-1, when the small combination 1 is established each time, the value of the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. When the RB operation ends in the game mode 14-1 (condition Q26 is satisfied), the game modes 0, 1, 3,
4 or 6 is transferred. Specifically, when the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”, the game mode 6 is entered, the value of the privilege number counter is “0”, and the game mode at the time of winning the RB role is the game mode 3. When the value of the CZ stock counter is larger than “0”, the game mode 4 is shifted to when the value of the CZ stock counter is “0”. When the value of the maintenance counter is larger than “0”, the game mode 1 is entered. Further, if the value of the CZ stock counter is “0” and the value of the game mode maintenance counter is also “0”, the game mode 0 is entered.

The game mode 14-2 is an RB operating mode that is set when either the RB combination B or C is established with the AT flag set to ON and the RB promotion flag set to OFF. It is. In this game mode 14-2, the above-described small privilege number lottery may be performed according to the progress of the game as in the game mode 13-2. Further, in the six games in the game mode 14-2, when the small combination 1 is established every time, the value of the second SZ stock counter is incremented by “1”. When the RB operation ends in the game mode 14-2 (condition Q26 is satisfied), the game mode 6 is entered.

The game mode 14-3 is an RB operating mode that is set when either the RB combination B or C is established with the AT flag set to ON and the RB promotion flag set to ON. It is. In this game mode 14-3, push order navigation is performed for the first, fifth and sixth games, but push order navigation is not performed for the second to fourth games. When the small role 1 is established in the 2nd to 4th games, the above SZ lottery is performed each time, and when the above 3rd SZ is won, the 3rd SZ flag during RB (the flag for managing the 3rd SZ win in RB) is set. Set to ON. Game mode 14-3
When the RB operation ends at (condition Q26 is satisfied), the game mode 6 is entered. Also, in 6 games during the RB operation, when the small role 1 is established every time in the 2nd to 4th games and when the third SZ win is made in the SZ lottery, after the RB operation ends, the game mode 6 is temporarily shifted. However, the game mode 12 is shifted to the next game.

  The game mode 15 is a mode that is set when any of the BB combination A to C and the RB combination B, C is won and not established. In this game mode 15, when the AT flag is set to ON, push order navigation is performed as in AT. When a special combination is established in the game mode 15 (condition Q25 is established), the game mode 13 or 14 is shifted according to the established special combination.

  Returning to FIG. 14, the AT control means 117 sets (ON) the AT flag when the game mode 6 (AT preparation) is set, and sets an initial value (in this embodiment, the ATG number counter for managing the ATG number). "30" but the numerical value can be changed arbitrarily) is set (added) to set AT (ART). Also, the value of the ATG counter with the initial value set is decremented by “1” for each game while the game mode 8 (basic AT) is set, and the AT is terminated when the ATG counter reaches “0”. It is like that. That is, in this embodiment, the value of the ATG number counter at the time of AT setting is the ATG number, and the game for this ATG number is digested (the ATG number may increase during the game) as an AT end condition. Yes. As a change mode, a predetermined number of game medals have been paid out during the AT period, a predetermined number of acquired medals (total number of differences between the number of payouts and the number of bets) has been obtained, When a certain number of bell navigators have been executed, when the AT period is determined by time and the predetermined time has passed, or when a predetermined symbol combination (special symbols A to D, BB roles A to C, RB The AT end condition may be a case where the corresponding symbols such as the combination B and C) are stopped and displayed. Also, the value of the ATG number counter may be subtracted (for example, every game “1” is subtracted) even in game modes other than game mode 8 (basic AT).

  In the present embodiment, after the AT is set, when a special combination (any of BB combination A to C, RB combination B, or C) is established and the game mode in which the bonus is operating is set, the ATG number counter The value of is not subtracted (it can also be subtracted). In this way, even if a special combination is established when the AT is set, there is no loss for the player.

(Each means constituting the game progress management means 130)
The received medal management means 131 is a game medal that is actually accepted among game medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted game medals” as appropriate) (in this embodiment, guided to the receiving passage). A game medal detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b (hereinafter referred to as "accepting game medal" as appropriate) is configured to control whether the game medal is bet directly or credited game medal. Has been. In the present embodiment, if the bet number does not reach the maximum bet allowable number (in the embodiment, the bet number necessary for executing the game (the prescribed number “3”)), the accepted game medal is directly bet. If the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit number has not reached the maximum allowable credit number (“50” in this embodiment), the received game medal is credited. It is comprised so that.

  In addition, in the game set in the re-game operation state, the acceptance medal management means 131 performs automatic bet processing (the number of game medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. Bet state is set), but if the number of credits does not reach the maximum allowable credit number (in this embodiment, “50”), the received game medal is credited A game medal. If the bet number has reached the maximum bet allowable number and the credit number has reached the maximum credit allowable number, the inserted game medals are returned without being accepted.

  The combination determining means 132 has a plurality of combinations based on preset combination determination probabilities (selection probabilities, winning probabilities) triggered by the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 has been effectively accepted). A combination determination process for selecting at least one combination determination result number from combination determination result numbers (YK number, YYK number) is performed. This combination determination process is performed by random number lottery using the random number generator 66 and the sampling circuit 67 shown in FIG. Specifically, after one random number (number) is acquired (latched and read) by the sampling circuit 67 from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66, the acquired random number is converted into a plurality of role determination result numbers. It is configured to determine which combination determination result corresponds to and select a combination determination result number.

  The combination determination process is performed with reference to the number data described in the combination lottery tables 1 to 9 described above. 10 to 13 schematically show each of the lottery lottery tables. However, in the actual role lottery table, each piece of numerical data corresponding to each winning item is classified according to a set rank by a predetermined storage area (a plurality of storage areas). Address). For example, if the numerical data described in the role lottery table 9 of FIG. 13 is described as an example (for convenience only, it may be different from the actual), 19 numerical data corresponding to setting 1 ( “1700” to “4”) are stored in the role lottery table (storage area) having 19 addresses starting from the first address K (K is an integer), and the 19 numeric data corresponding to setting 2 are The 19 number data corresponding to each of the settings 3 to 6 are also stored in the winning lottery table having 19 address areas starting from the first address (K + p) number (p is an integer). Similarly, each numerical data is stored for each set rank. In the processing program (role lottery program) used in the role determination process, it is possible to identify which lottery table (address) to access and refer to the numeric data according to the management setting value described above. It is configured. That is, when the management setting value is “1”, the hand lottery table whose head address is K is accessed, and when the management setting value is “2”, the hand lottery table whose head address is (K + p) number. In the role lottery program, each management setting value is associated with the start address (access position) of each lottery table in advance (such as when the management setting value is 3 to 6). . Here, for simplification, the description has been made so that the access position of the lottery table can be specified only from the management setting value. However, in reality, the above-described RT0 to 4, BB, RB-B, and RB-C The access position is specified in consideration of which gaming state is set.

When one or a plurality of combination determination result numbers (YK number, YYK number) are selected in the combination determination process, a game combination corresponding to the selected combination determination result number becomes a formation allowable combination in the game. In addition, information on the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. Note that the area for storing the information on the winning combination determination result number (YYK number) is set separately from the area for storing the winning / RP winning combination determination result number (YK number) information. The YK number information stored in one game is cleared (reset to “0”) after the end of the game regardless of whether or not a small combination or re-game combination is established. In contrast, once the YYK number information is stored, it is carried over to the next game while being stored until a special combination is established. In the present specification, the state where the information of the YYK number is carried over while being stored is referred to as special winning winning carry-over or inside bonus.

  The effect group number determining means 133 is configured to perform a process of replacing the information of the YK number selected by the combination determining process with the information of the effect group number. This effect group number is associated with each YK number selected by the combination determination process. In particular, for a plurality of YK numbers belonging to a predetermined numerical range, one effect group number having the same value is provided. It can be associated. The correspondence relationship between the effect group number and the YK number is as shown in the combination determination result number-effect group number correspondence table of FIG. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, each YK number belonging to the range of YK number values “1 to 2” is associated with the production group number of value “1”, and the YK number value is “ Each YK number belonging to the range of 4-9 is associated with the production group number of the value “3”, and for each YK number belonging to the range of the YK number of “10-15” Is associated with the production group number of the value “4”. Similarly, each YK number belonging to the range of YK number in the range of “17-21” is associated with the production group number of value “6”, and the value of YK number is in the range of “22-24”. The production group number of value “7” is associated with each YK number belonging to “Y”, and the value “9” is assigned to each YK number belonging to the range of “26 to 34” of YK number. An effect group number with a value “10” is associated with each YK number that is associated with an effect group number and the value of the YK number is within the range of “35 to 36”. In addition, for other YK numbers, one production group number is associated with one YK number. The YK numbers 37 to 50 are associated with the production group numbers having the same value as the YK number, but the production group numbers having values different from the YK number (for example, 11 to 24). Each may be associated.

YK numbers 4 to 9 to which the production group number 3 is associated correspond to the above-described RT2 transition push order RP, and YK numbers 10 to 15 to which the production group number 4 is associated are the above-mentioned RT1 relocation push order RP. The YK numbers 17 to 21 to which the production group number 6 is associated correspond to the RT3 / RT1 transition push order RP described above. Similarly. YK numbers 22 to 24 to which the production group number 7 is associated correspond to the above-described privilege grant push order RP, and YK numbers 26 to 34 to which the production group number 9 is associated are the above-mentioned left correct push order bell, This corresponds to the middle correct answer push order bell or the right correct answer push order bell. In this way, these YK numbers may cause game advantages and disadvantages (influence on playing balls) or a difference in the number of game medals paid out (acquired) depending on the pushing order. ing.

In the present embodiment, when the AT flag is OFF, the YK number information is not transmitted to the sub-control means, but instead the production group number information is transmitted. There are advantages like That is, with respect to the YK numbers (push order RP and push order bell) in which the effect group numbers are advantageous and disadvantageous to the player depending on the push order, one effect group number is associated with a plurality of YK numbers. . For this reason, only the information on the production group number can identify the general content of winning the push order RP or push order bell, but it cannot identify the correct answer push order corresponding to the YK number. It is like that. Therefore, even if the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub-control means is illegally accessed and the information of the production group number is illegally obtained, useful information (information such as correct answer pressing order) can be obtained therefrom. Since this is not possible, there is an advantage that such illegal acts can be suppressed. In addition, the sub-control means may change the background color and content of the image effect according to the type of game combination that has been won (permitted winning combination) by the combination determination process. For this reason, by associating a common production group number with a plurality of YK numbers belonging to a specific category such as push order RP or push order bell, the sub-control means that has received information on the production group number According to the information, there is an advantage that it is possible to perform an image effect corresponding to the winning of the push order RP or push order bell.

  The reel control means 134 confirms that the minimum game time has elapsed with the start lever 25 being operated (the operation of the start lever 25 has been effectively accepted), and then the reels 3a to 3c. , And the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c were sequentially operated after all the reels that were started to rotate were in a constant speed rotation state (Each operation of the stop switches 26a to 26c was accepted effectively) ), The corresponding reels 3a to 3c are configured to stop rotation sequentially.

  The rotation stop control of each of the reels 3a to 3c is performed by operating the stop switches 26a to 26c (not shown) based on each stop table (not shown) set (set) in accordance with the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process. This is performed in accordance with the order of pressing and operation timing. The reels 3a to 3c are stopped so that the reels 3a to 3c are stopped within a predetermined stop allowable time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in this embodiment, (Within a maximum of 5 sliding frames).

  That is, as a result of the combination determination process, when a predetermined game combination is selected as an allowable combination combination, the corresponding symbol of the selected game combination is stopped on the active line 29 as much as possible within the allowable stop time range. As shown, in the case of a loss, the reels 3a to 3c are controlled to be stopped so that the corresponding symbol of any game combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29. In this embodiment, when a re-gamer or small role is elected while the special role is overtaken, priority is given to the re-game character or small role (the priority is higher for the re-game character but is changed) Yes) The reel rotation stop control of the re-game combination priority or small role priority to be established is performed.

  The stop display symbol determination means 135 determines which symbol is stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c, and whether a game combination is established from the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29. It is configured to determine whether or not.

  When a re-game player is established, information indicating that the corresponding symbol (also referred to as “re-game operation symbol”) of the re-game player is stopped and displayed on the active line (also referred to as “re-game operation symbol display information”). ) Is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. Further, when a special combination is established, information indicating that the special symbol corresponding symbol (also referred to as “bonus action symbol”) has been stopped and displayed on the active line (hereinafter referred to as “bonus action symbol display information”). Are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. Hereinafter, storing the re-game operation symbol display information is referred to as setting a re-game operation symbol display flag or turning it ON, and clearing the stored re-game operation symbol display information is referred to as re-game operation symbol display information. This is called clearing the display flag or turning it off. Similarly, storing the bonus operation symbol display information is referred to as setting or turning on the bonus operation symbol display flag, and clearing the stored bonus operation symbol display information is equivalent to clearing the bonus operation symbol display flag. Then, it is called turning off. Further, the re-game operation symbol display flag and the bonus operation symbol display flag are collectively referred to as an “operation symbol display flag”.

The payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals corresponding to the small combination established when the small combination is established, to add to the credit amount when the credit number does not reach the maximum allowable credit number. Thus, when the number of credits reaches the maximum allowable credit number, the payout is performed by actual payout for driving the hopper 50 via the hopper drive circuit 52. In addition, the payout medal management means 136, when the clearing operation (pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively accepted, the number of game medals bet or the number of game medals credited to the hopper 50. It is designed to be refunded by driving. Also, the payout medal management means 136 is configured to control a numerical value (hereinafter also referred to as “management acquisition number”) for internally managing the number of game medals acquired (number of payouts). In this embodiment, an integer value from 0 to 9 is used as the management acquisition number (the integer values 0 to 9 correspond to the acquisition numbers 0 to 9, respectively). The numerical data of the management acquisition number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, and is referred to when the acquisition number is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j.

  The blocker control means 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48 described above, and switches the blocker 48 between the ON state (game medal acceptable state) and the OFF state (game medal unacceptable state). It is configured. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 are guided and returned to the return path. However, the insertion medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted.

  The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET lamp 46b, throwable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f, number of times. The display lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, and the WIN lamp 46j) are controlled to be turned on / off through the display lamp control circuit 47. When the WIN lamp 46j is to function as a main-side push order indicator, the push order management means 139 controls the WIN lamp 46j.

  The push order management unit 139 selects a navigation number (any one of “0 to 6”) corresponding to the push order to be notified in accordance with the combination determination result number (YK number) selected by the combination determination process. ing. In the present embodiment, each navigation number is set as shown in the navigation number-corresponding push order-display content correspondence table of FIG. The navigation number 0 is selected when the push order is not notified, and the corresponding push order is “unknown”. The navigation numbers 1 to 6 are selected when it is desired to notify the first push order to the third push order, and the corresponding push order is set as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. For example, the corresponding push order of the navigation number 2 is “middle left and right”, and the corresponding push order of the navigation number 5 is “middle right”.

The push order management means 139 is also configured to cause the WIN lamp 46j to function as a main push order indicator and to notify the selected navigation number. Hereinafter, the notification of the navigation number performed by the main control means 100 is referred to as “push order navigation” or “main side push order navigation”. The push order navigation is a general term for a process of notifying the navigation number corresponding to the correct answer pressing order when any of YK numbers 4 to 24 and 26 to 35 is selected. Further, among the push order navigations, when any of the YK numbers 4 to 21 is selected, the navigation number corresponding to the correct push order is referred to as “RP Navi” or “Main RP Navi”. When one of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is selected, the navigation number corresponding to the correct answer pressing order is referred to as “privilege navigation” or “main privilege navigation”, and any of the YK numbers 26 to 35 is selected. When N is selected, the navigation number corresponding to the correct answer pressing order is referred to as “bell navigation” or “main side bell navigation”. Specifically, this push order navigation uses two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) provided on the WIN lamp 46j to notify the navigation number. FIG. 20 shows an example of the notification mode. FIG. 20A shows a mode in which the navigation number 2 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “2” is displayed on the right 7 segment. FIG. 20C shows a mode in which the navigation number 4 is displayed, in which “=” is displayed on the left 7 segment and “4” is displayed on the right 7 segment. “=” Displayed on the left 7-segment is for distinguishing from the case where the number of payouts is displayed on the WIN lamp 46j. When the navigation number 0 is selected, the display by the WIN lamp 46j is not performed (see FIG. 19 for the correspondence between each navigation number and the display contents by the WIN lamp 46j).

  In the present embodiment, switching between when the WIN lamp 46j is used as a main-side push order indicator and when it is used as a game medal payout number indicator is performed at the next timing. That is, after displaying the number of payouts in one game, when a betting operation is performed in the next game, the display of the WIN lamp 46j is switched to “00”. The navigation number is displayed at a predetermined timing from when the start lever 25 is operated until each reel enters the constant speed rotation state. Further, when the last stop switch is released or all reels are stopped, the display of the WIN lamp 46j displaying the navigation number is switched to “00”. Thereafter, the number of payouts is displayed in accordance with the game medal payout process. Of course, the number of payouts may be displayed according to the game medal payout process without switching the display of the WIN lamp 46j displaying the navigation number to “00”. When the betting operation is performed, the display of the WIN lamp 46j may be temporarily turned off instead of “00”. Similarly, when switching from the display of the navigation number to the display of the number of payouts, the WIN lamp 46j may be temporarily turned off.

(Means constituting main communication control means 150)
The control command transmission unit 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information related to the game at a predetermined timing. For example, as a control command to be transmitted before the start lever is operated, a control command including information indicating which game mode is set from among the game modes 0 to 15 (hereinafter referred to as “game mode command” as appropriate). And a control command (hereinafter referred to as “RT command” as appropriate) including information indicating which gaming state is set among RT0 to RT4, BB, RB-B, and RB-C. In addition, as a control command to be transmitted when the start lever is operated, for example, a control command including information on a navigation number (hereinafter referred to as “navigation number command” as appropriate) and a control including information on a production group number There are commands (hereinafter referred to as “effect group number commands” as appropriate) and control commands (hereinafter referred to as “YYK number commands” as appropriate) including information on a combination role determination result number (YYK number). In addition to this, the start lever operates a control command including setting rank information, a control command including information on the values of various counters such as an ATG counter, and a control command including information for instructing contents to be executed in the sub-control means. It may be transmitted before the start or when the start lever is operated.

In addition, the control command transmission means 151 is a control command (hereinafter referred to as information) indicating that all reels start to rotate before all reels start to rotate when the minimum gaming time has been confirmed. (Referred to as “all cylinder rotation start command”). Furthermore, when a first stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the first reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the first stop operation has been received (hereinafter referred to as “first” A control command including information on the first cylinder stop (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “a command to stop the reel corresponding to the first stop operation”). A first stop command). Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is received, a control command (hereinafter referred to as “ A control command including information on the second cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as appropriate) when the second cylinder stop (reel stop corresponding to the second stop operation) is triggered. (Referred to as “second stop command”). Similarly, when a third stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the third reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the third stop operation has been received (hereinafter referred to as “first” Control command (hereinafter referred to as “3 stop acceptance command”) and information on the 3rd cylinder stop (hereinafter referred to as “3 stop reception command”). A third stop command). Furthermore, before determining the stop symbol, a control command (hereinafter referred to as “all stop command” as appropriate) including information on all-rounding stop, and a control command including information on the number of game medals paid out after determining the stop symbol ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “payout number command” as appropriate.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the YYK number command is used as a command indicating that the start lever has been operated, and when the sub control means receives the YYK number command, the start lever is operated. An effect to be executed (hereinafter also referred to as an “effect when receiving a lever operation”) is started. As a result, it is not necessary to send a command indicating that the start lever has been operated as a separate command, so that the processing load on the main control means can be reduced. The production at the time of accepting the lever operation may be started when the production group number command is received. In such a case, the sub-control means that receives the control commands in this order by transmitting the navigation number command before the effect group number command, pushes described later as an example of the effect at the time of lever operation reception. It is possible to determine the notification mode when executing the forward navigation effect based on the navigation number command and the effect group number command, and to start the push order navigation effect. Note that communication between the main control unit 100 and the sub control unit 200 (sub main control unit 200A) can be performed only in one direction from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200 (sub main control unit 200A). Yes.

  The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to transmit a predetermined outer end signal (for example, a BB signal or an RB signal) to a data counter, a hall computer, or the like when a predetermined gaming state is reached. .

  On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 is mainly a sub-main control means (also referred to as “first sub-control means”) 200A that mainly manages (instructs) lamp effects, image effects, and sound effects, and mainly image effects and sound effects. Sub-sub control means (also referred to as “second sub-control means”) 200B for controlling (executing).

  The sub main control means 200A is roughly divided into an effect management means 210 and a sub main communication control means 230. The production management unit 210 includes a game production management unit 211, a notification production management unit 212, and a lamp production control unit 213. Receiving means 233 is provided. Each of the above-described means in the sub-main control means 200A includes the sub-main CPU 71, the ROM 72, the RAM 73, hardware such as an electronic circuit and the control program stored in the ROM 72 arranged on the sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is configured by software such as.

(Means constituting the production management means 210)
The game effect management means 211 mainly executes the execution time of the effect by the image or sound (hereinafter referred to as “game effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B mainly for the purpose of improving the interest of the game or enhancing the game performance. Management is performed based on a control command from the control means 100. Examples of game effects include continuous effects, single effects, assist effects, and the like.

The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of game periods, and mainly displays an image that becomes a series of stories over a plurality of game periods using the image display device 11, AT
For example, an effect image or the like that symbolizes being inside may be displayed. When performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, an effect using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamps 32a, 32b is performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It may be performed by combining the productions.

  The single-shot effect is an effect that is executed once when a specific situation occurs in the progress of the game. For example, there is an effect that the image display device 11 displays an image that implies the winning expectation degree of the game player when each reel rotates. Further, when the main control means 100 adds the ATG number, the added ATG number value (for example, a character such as “+30”) is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. An example of a single production.

  The assist effect is an effect for supporting the player. In this embodiment, the push order navigation effect (sub control) is mainly performed according to the information of the navigation number transmitted by the navigation number command from the main control means 100. Is performed on the means side). This push order navigation effect (also referred to as “sub-side push order navigator”) uses the image display device 11 as a sub-side push order indicator to give the player a push order according to the navigation number (correct answer push order). ) On the display screen 11a. In this embodiment, it corresponds to the RP navigation effect corresponding to the above-mentioned RP navigation (also referred to as “sub-side RP navigation”), the bell navigation effect corresponding to the bell navigation (also referred to as “sub-side bell navigation”), and the above-mentioned privilege navigation. To perform a privilege navigation effect (also referred to as “sub-side privilege navigation”).

  For example, when a navigation number command including information of navigation number 2 (corresponding pressing order “left and right middle”) is received, as shown in FIG. When the navigation number command including the information of the navigation number 2 (corresponding pressing order “middle left and right”) is received by displaying the numbers indicating the pressing order to be displayed in the order of “1, 3, 2” from the left side, As shown in FIG. 20 (D), a mode in which numbers indicating the corresponding pressing order are arranged and notified from the left in the order of “2, 1, 3” is given as an example (about display mode examples corresponding to other navigation numbers) (See FIG. 19).

  Also, when displaying from the first push order to the third push order, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), when the player operates the first stop switch according to the displayed first push order, the first push order is displayed. When the player operates the second stop switch according to the displayed second push order, the display of the second push order is turned off according to the displayed second push order, and the player stops the third according to the displayed third push order. When the switch is operated, the display of the third pressing order may be deleted. Further, if the player operates the stop switch in an order different from the displayed push order, the push order navigation effect may be immediately terminated. Furthermore, when the pressing order is displayed, a voice “Naka”, a voice “hidari”, and a voice “Migi” may be output from the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like.

  The notification effect management means 212 is mainly used to notify the player of information related to the game, the execution time of the image or sound effect (hereinafter referred to as “notification effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B. Management is performed based on a control command from the control means 100. Examples of the notification effect include an error notification effect for notifying that an error has occurred by using character information such as “error occurrence”, and that an image is being prepared at the time of power-off recovery, such as “preparing an image”. For example, an effect that is notified by text information.

  The lamp effect control means 213 is configured to control various lighting effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, the decoration lamps 32a, 32b, and the back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Means constituting sub-main communication control means 230)
The control command receiving unit 231 is configured to receive a control command from the main control unit 100 and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 73 (for example, a command buffer for the received control command).

  The effect command transmission unit 232 is based on the control command from the main control unit 100, and includes an effect command including various information related to the effect (for example, an effect command including information on a navigation number (push order) and an effect command including image information). Etc.) is transmitted to the sub-sub control means 200B.

  The state command receiving unit 233 receives a state command (for example, a state command including information that an effect command reception error has occurred) from the sub-sub control unit 200B, and receives a predetermined storage area (for example, the RAM 73). A command buffer for a state command).

  The sub-sub control unit 200B is roughly provided with an effect execution control unit 250 and a sub-sub communication control unit 270 with respect to the sub main control unit 200A configured as described above. The effect execution control means 250 includes a game effect execution control means 251 and a notification effect execution control means 252, and the sub-sub communication control means 270 includes an effect command reception means 271 and a state command transmission means 272. Each of the above-described units in the sub-sub control unit 200B includes hardware such as a sub-sub CPU 75, ROM 76, RAM 77, and electronic circuit arranged on the sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. It is a functional representation of what is composed of wear.

(Means constituting the production execution control means 250)
The game effect execution control means 251 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub main control means 200A and execute the above-described game effect.

  The notification effect execution control unit 252 is configured to control the image display device 11, the speakers 15a, 15b, and the like based on the effect command from the sub-main control unit 200A, and execute the notification effect described above.

(Means constituting sub-sub-communication control means 270)
The effect command receiving means 271 is configured to receive an effect command from the sub-main control means 200A and store it in a predetermined storage area such as the RAM 77 (for example, a command buffer for the received effect command).

  The status command transmission unit 272 is configured to transmit the above-described status command to the sub main control unit 200A.

  The transmission of the control command from the control command transmission unit 151, the transmission of the production command from the production command transmission unit 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmission unit 272 are all performed by a serial communication method (parallel). You may make it carry out by a communication system). Each of the transmission means 151, 232, 272 has the same configuration, a command buffer (also referred to as “CB”) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, and writing and reading of a command to be transmitted. And the like, and a command transmission unit that transmits a command by serial communication.

  The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured so that 1-byte command data can be stored in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes the command data in the address area indicated by the CB write pointer, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, It is configured to write to the TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to move the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), and serially convert and transmit the data. When the parallel communication method is used, previously written command data is read from the address area indicated by the CB read pointer, and the command data is output to a predetermined output port (output port for transmitting to the sub-control means). It is configured to transmit by writing to.

  One command in this embodiment normally has a 2-byte configuration (a checksum has a 1-byte configuration). The communication method is asynchronous (asynchronous), and has 1 stop bit and 1 parity bit (even parity) (communication method and command configuration can be changed as appropriate).

<Display data table>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the WIN lamp 46j is configured to perform a plurality of types of display (game medal acquisition number display, setting rank display, error display, push order display). Display data (data for controlling which segment of the 7-segment lamp is turned on and which is turned off) is stored in the two display data tables A1 and A2 shown in FIG. . The display data table A1 stores display data of each English character for error display, and is constituted by a storage area from the address “8000H” to “8004H” of the ROM 62 (the address can be arbitrarily changed, and the same applies hereinafter). ing. The display data table A2 stores display data of numerical values for setting rank display, error display, and push order display, and display data of “=” for push order display, from the address “8005H” of the ROM 62. It consists of storage areas up to “800FH”.

  When displaying the number of acquisitions or the like on the WIN lamp 46j, a predetermined address in the display data tables A1 and A2 is accessed, and the display data stored therein is output to the WIN lamp 46j. The address to be accessed is defined in a control program (hereinafter also referred to as “lamp display program”) for performing display processing. For example, when displaying an E1 error, the second address “8002H” from the first address “8000H” of the display data table A1 is accessed for output to the 7 segments on the left side of the WIN lamp 46j, and WIN It is defined to access the second address “8007H” from the top address “8005H” of the display data table A2 for output to the 7 segments on the right side of the lamp 46j. Similarly, when “= 3” is displayed as the push order display, the ninth address “800FH” from the first address “8005H” of the display data table A2 is used for output to the 7 segments on the left side of the WIN lamp 46j. ”And the third address“ 8008H ”from the top address“ 8005H ”of the display data table A2 is defined for output to the 7 segments on the right side of the WIN lamp 46j.

Further, when displaying the set rank, the access position is defined according to the above-described management set value. For example, when the management setting value is “1” (corresponding to setting 1), the first address “8006H” is accessed from the top address “8005H” of the display data table A2, and the management setting value is “ In the case of “3” (corresponding to setting 3), the third address “8008H” from the top address of the display data table A2 is accessed, and the management setting value is “6” (corresponding to setting 6). Includes the top address “80” of the display data table A2.
It is defined to access the sixth address “800BH” from “05H”. Similarly, when displaying the number of acquired game medals, the access position is defined in accordance with the above-mentioned number of acquired management medals. For example, when the management acquisition number is “1”, the first address “8006H” is accessed from the top address “8005H” of the display data table A2, and when the management acquisition number is “3”, The third address “8008H” from the top address of the display data table A2 is accessed, and when the management acquisition number is “9”, the ninth address “800EH” from the top address of the display data table A2 is accessed. Is defined as

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display data table A1 for storing the display data of each English character for error display, the display data of each numerical value for setting rank display, error display and push order display, and for push order display. The display data table A2 for storing the display data of “=” is provided, and each display data table is accessed based on the head address of each display data table. The configuration of the display data table is not limited to such an aspect, and for example, two display data tables B1 and B2 as shown in FIG. 21B may be provided. The display data table B1 stores display data of numerical values for setting rank display, error display, and push order display, and display data of English characters for error display, and from the address “8000H” of the ROM 62 to “ It consists of storage areas up to 800EH ". The display data table B2 stores display data for push order display, and includes a storage area from ROM addresses “800FH” to “8014H”.

  Even when such display data tables B1 and B2 are provided, the access position can be defined in the lamp display program as described above. For example, when displaying the C1 error, the tenth address “800AH” from the first address “8000H” of the display data table B1 is accessed for output to the 7 segments on the left side of the WIN lamp 46j. For output to the 7 segments on the right side of the lamp 46j, it can be defined to access the second address “8001H” from the top address of the display data table B1. Similarly, when “= 5” is displayed as the push order display, the fourth address from the top address “800FH” of the display data table B2 is used for output to the 7 segments on the left and right sides of the WIN lamp 46j. It can be defined to access the address “8013H”.

  Further, when displaying the set rank, it is possible to define the access position according to the above-described management set value. For example, when the management setting value is “2” (corresponding to setting 2), the second address “8002H” is accessed from the top address “8000H” of the display data table B1, and the management setting value is “ In the case of “4” (corresponding to setting 4), it can be defined to access the fourth address “8004H” from the top address of the display data table B1. Similarly, when displaying the number of acquired game medals, the access position can be set according to the above-mentioned number of acquired management medals. For example, when the management acquisition number is “2”, the second address “8002H” from the top address of the display data table B1 is accessed, and when the management acquisition number is “4”, the display data table It can be defined to access the fourth address “8004H” from the head address of B1.

<Priority order of setting of first SZ, second SZ, third SZ>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the first SZ, the second SZ, and the third SZ can be set as the advantageous state mode during the AT. The first SZ can be set if the value of the first SZ stock counter counted up when the first SZ is won in the SZ lottery performed in the game mode 6 is larger than “0”, and the second SZ is counted when the second SZ is won in the SZ lottery. It can be set if the value of the second SZ stock counter to be increased is larger than “0”, and can be set for the third SZ if the value of the third SZ stock counter to be counted up when the third SZ is won in the SZ lottery is larger than “0”. However, each winning probability is set higher in the order of first SZ winning> second SZ winning> third SZ winning. That is, among the first SZ to the third SZ, the probability that the third SZ can be set is the lowest, the probability that the second SZ can be set next is low, and the probability that the first SZ can be set is the highest. . On the other hand, the advantage for the player is set higher in the order of 3rd SZ> 2nd SZ> 1st SZ. For example, in the third SZ, the average continued G number is set to 10G, the addition probability (per 1G) of the ATG number is set to 50%, and the average G number at the time of the addition is set to 60G. (= 10 × 0.5 × 60). On the other hand, in the second SZ, the average continuation G number is set to 10G, the addition probability (per 1G) of the ATG number is set to 33.3%, and the average G number at the time of addition is set to 12G. Is 40 (≈10 × 0.33 × 12), and the 1st SZ is set to 4G for the average continuation G number, 33.3% for the addition probability (final G) for the ATG number, and 75G for the average G number when adding. Therefore, the average addition expectation degree (number of ATGs) is 25 (≈0.333 × 75).

  Thus, the third SZ has the lowest probability of being settable but has the lowest advantage, the second SZ has the second lowest probability of being settable, but the second highest advantage, and the first SZ is settable. The highest probability is set, but the advantage is set to the lowest. In the present embodiment, when any of the first SZ to the third SZ can be set (when the values of the first to third SZ stock counters are all greater than “0”), the third SZ is set with the highest priority. The third SZ cannot be set, but can be set by either the first SZ or the second SZ (the value of the third SZ stock counter is “0”, but the values of the first to second SZ stock counters are both greater than “0”) ) Is configured such that the second SZ is set with priority over the first SZ (see the AT gaming mode control process described later), and the following effects are obtained. That is, when priority is given to the setting of the second SZ over the third SZ, the player who has the right to set the third SZ is set before the third SZ is set due to the closing time of the gaming store or the like. However, there is a possibility that the game has to be ended and the gameability may be lowered. However, by giving priority to the setting of the third SZ, the possibility of such a situation can be reduced. Moreover, since the player's willingness to play can be enhanced by preferentially setting the third SZ that has a low probability but is highly advantageous, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In particular, for example, when the third SZ is set or the setting permission condition is satisfied, it is presented to the player as a mission (mission), and a special image effect is given when the mission is cleared. A sense of accomplishment that a difficult mission has been cleared by giving priority to setting the 3rd SZ, which has a low possibility of clearing the mission, or notifying that the setting permission conditions have been met. Can be given to the player, which is effective in increasing the game motivation.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not the condition for enabling the transition to the third SZ is satisfied (whether or not the value of the third SZ stock counter is greater than “0”). It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (whether or not the value of the second SZ stock counter is greater than “0”), and whether or not the condition for enabling the transition to the first SZ is satisfied (first SZ stock counter) If the condition for allowing the transition to the third SZ is satisfied, whether the condition for allowing the transition to the second SZ is satisfied. It is configured not to perform the determination as to whether or not the condition for enabling the transition to the first SZ is satisfied. Similarly, the determination as to whether or not the condition for enabling the transition to the second SZ is satisfied is performed prior to the determination as to whether or not the condition for enabling the transition to the first SZ is satisfied, and the transition to the second SZ is performed. When the possible condition is satisfied, the determination as to whether the condition for enabling the transition to the first SZ is satisfied is not performed. When the condition for enabling the transition to the SZ having the higher setting priority is satisfied as described above, it is determined whether the condition for allowing the transition to the SZ having the lower priority for setting is satisfied. By omitting, it is possible to reduce the processing load required for the determination.

<Switching of image data in CZ battle production>
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game mode 4 is set, the CZ battle effect is performed. Here, switching of image data in the CZ battle effect is illustrated in FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG. Note that “main”, “sub-main”, and “sub-sub” in the drawings and in the following description mean main control means, sub-main control means, and sub-sub control means, respectively. As shown in FIG. 22 (A), when the role determination process is performed on the main side, information on the result of the role determination (information of the effect group number in the case of a small role / replaying role, YYK number in the case of a special role) Information) is sent to the sub-main. In the sub main, the image data group corresponding to the combination determination result is transmitted to the sub sub based on the received combination determination result information. For example, when any information of the production group numbers 1 to 8 associated with the YK numbers 1 to 25 (replays A to I) is received, the image data group corresponding to the replay combination is transmitted, and the YK number is transmitted. When the information of the production group number 9 or 10 associated with 26 to 36 (winnings A1 to E) is received, the image data group corresponding to the bell role is transmitted, and the YK numbers 26 to 36 (bell role is established) When the information of the production group number 9 or 10 associated with the possible winnings A1 to E) is received, the image data group corresponding to the bell role is transmitted, and the YK number 37 or 38 (winning that can establish the watermelon role) is transmitted. When the information of the production group number 37 or 38 associated with F or G) is received, the image data group corresponding to the watermelon role is transmitted, and the information of YYK numbers 1 to 5 indicating that the special role is won is received. When received And so forth to transmit the image data group of special won correspond to.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the CZ battle effect image data group includes a success image data group and a failure image data group. The image data group for success is from when the operation of the start lever is accepted (for example, the timing triggered by reception of the production group number command or the YYK number command; hereinafter also referred to as “when lever operation is accepted”) to when the third stop operation is accepted. Up to (for example, the timing triggered by the reception of the third stop acceptance command), images of the player side character and the opponent side character fighting (shown as three images IM1 to IM3 in the figure for convenience) Is displayed, and after receiving the third stop operation, a success image (image marked “hit!” In the figure) that damages the opponent character is displayed. On the other hand, the image data group for failure displays images (IM1 to IM3) having the same contents as the image data group for failure from when the lever operation is accepted until when the third stop operation is accepted. This is for displaying a failure image (image indicated as “damage” in the drawing) in which the player character receives damage.

In the CZ battle effect, whether the success image or the failure image is finally displayed is controlled by the sub-main in accordance with the winning combination determination result and the winning combination (the combination of symbols to be stopped). For example, when any of YK numbers 1 to 25 (replays A to I) is selected (when any information of production group numbers 1 to 8 is received), a failure image is always displayed. Be controlled. For this reason, only the image data group for failure is prepared in the image data group corresponding to the re-game player for the CZ battle effect, and when the information of any of the effect group numbers 1 to 8 is received, the failure A group of image data is transmitted to sub-sub. In addition, when YK number 37 (winning F that is weak watermelon) is selected (when the information of production group number 37 is received), a failure image is always displayed, and YK number 38 (winning G that is strong watermelon) is displayed. Is selected (when the information of the production group number 38 is received), the success image is controlled to be displayed. For this reason, in the image data group corresponding to the watermelon role for the CZ battle effect, both the image data group for failure and the image data group for success are prepared, and when the information of the effect group number 37 is received When the image data group for failure is transmitted to the sub-sub, and the information of the production group number 38 is received, the image data group for failure is transmitted to the sub-sub. And
Basically, once transmitted image data group is not switched to another one in the middle.

  On the other hand, if any of YK numbers 26 to 34 (winning prizes A1 to C3 in which a bell combination can be established by pressing order) is selected (when information on the production group number 9 is received), a bell combination is established. When successful, the success image is displayed, and when the bell combination is not established, the failure image is displayed. For this reason, both the image data group for failure and the image data group for success are prepared in the image data group corresponding to the bell role for the CZ battle effect. Further, the failure image data group transmitted from the sub-main to the sub-sub may be switched to the success image data group in the middle. As the switching patterns, there are first to third switching patterns as shown in FIG. 23, which will be described below. In each switching pattern in the figure, the image data group shown on the upper side is a success image data group, and the image data group shown on the lower side is a failure image data group. Further, the “x” mark in the figure indicates that the image is not displayed.

  The first switching pattern is a switching pattern in the case where it is determined that the bell combination will be established at the time of accepting the third stop. This is applied to the case where the higher bell combination is not established because it was not received, but it is determined that the lower bell combination is established at the time of accepting the third stop. In this first switching pattern, first, the failure image data group is transmitted to the sub-subs when the sub-main receives the information of the production group number 9. Next, from the reception of the lever operation to the reception of the third stop operation, battle images (images IM1 to IM3) based on the image data group for failure are displayed. Then, when it is determined that the safety bell role is established at the time of the third stop reception, the success image data group is transmitted from the sub-main to the sub-sub, and the switching from the failure image data group to the success image data group is performed. And a success image is finally displayed.

  The second switching pattern is a switching pattern in the case where it is determined that the bell combination is established at the time of first stop reception (for example, timing triggered by reception of the first stop reception command). This is applied when one of C3 is won and a stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order, so that it is determined that a higher bell combination will be established at the time of first stop reception. In this second switching pattern, first, the failure image data group is transmitted to the sub-subs when the sub-main receives the information of the production group number 9. Next, from the time of accepting the lever operation to the time of accepting the first stop operation, a battle image (image of IM1) based on the image data group for failure is displayed. When it is determined that a high bell role is established at the time of the first stop reception, a success image data group is transmitted from the sub-main to the sub-sub. Switching from the failed image data group to the successful image data group until the second stop reception command is received), and finally the successful image is displayed. In the case of the second switching pattern, the timing for displaying the success image is not limited to after the third stop operation is received, and switching from the failure image data group to the success image data group is performed. It can be set to an arbitrary timing after being broken.

The third switching pattern is a switching pattern in the case where it is determined that the bell combination will be established at the time of accepting the second stop. For example, one of the winning prizes A1 to C3 is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order. This is applied to the case where the high bell combination is not established because it was not received, but it is determined that the low bell combination is established upon acceptance of the second stop. In the third switching pattern, first, the failure image data group is transmitted to the sub-subs when the sub-main receives the information of the effect group number 9. Next, from the time when the lever operation is accepted until the time when the second stop operation is accepted, battle images (images IM1 to IM2) based on the image data group for failure are displayed. When it is determined that a high bell role will be established at the time of the second stop reception, a success image data group is transmitted from the sub main to the sub sub, and further, from the time of the second stop reception to the time of the third stop operation reception. Then, switching from the image data group for failure to the image data group for success is performed, and finally the success image is displayed. Even in the case of the third switching pattern, the timing for displaying the success image is not limited to after the third stop operation is received, and switching from the failure image data group to the success image data group is not possible. It can be any timing after it has been performed.

  As described above, when any of the YK numbers 26 to 34 is selected (when the information of the production group number 9 is received), a failure image data group is prepared first, and then the bell combination is established. When this is confirmed, the image data group for failure is switched to the image data group for success. By switching the image data group when it is determined that the bell role is established, a success image can be displayed at an appropriate timing after the establishment of the bell role is established, so that variations in the production pattern in the CZ battle effect This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game. It is also possible to first prepare a success image data group and switch from the success image data group to the failure image data group when it is determined that the bell combination is not established. However, in that case, the sub-main does not recognize that the bell combination is not established due to a failure in command transmission / reception, etc., and for this reason, the switching to the image data group for failure is not performed, and the bell combination is not established. Regardless, there is a possibility that a success image will be displayed. If such a situation occurs, the player will be distrusted and the interest of the game will be reduced, so in this embodiment, a failure image data group is prepared first, and the role of the bell may be established. At the time of confirmation, switching to the success image data group prevents the above situation from occurring.

  In the same way, even when the bell combination is established, when YK number 35 or 36 (winning prize D or E that can always be achieved regardless of the pressing order) is selected (information on production group number 10 is received) In the case), when the information of the production group number 10 is received, it is determined that the bell combination is established. For this reason, when the sub-main receives the information of the effect group number 10, the success image data group is transmitted to the sub-sub, and then the battle image and the success image by the success image data group are displayed (image). The data group is not switched).

<Pressing order notification timing>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the notified pressing order is determined by the main control means. On the other hand, the notification of the pressing order is performed on both the main control means side and the sub-control means side, but the notification timing is fixed regardless of the set game mode or the like. That is, the start timing of the push order notification is when the lever operation is accepted, and the end timing of the push order notification is when all reels have stopped rotating (specifically, for example, after the stop of rotation of all reels has been confirmed, the stop display is displayed). Before confirmation of the symbol combination). However, it is set so that the push order notification (push order navigation) on the main side starts slightly before the push order notification (push order navigation effect) on the sub side and ends slightly later. Further, as described above, the push order notification on the sub-side is terminated when an operation is performed in a push order different from the notified correct push order. Note that the notification timing may be changed according to the set game mode or the like (for example, in some game modes, the push timing notification start timing is set to the start of rotation of all reels).

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the above-described slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following, first, the game progress control process, the setting change process, and the timer interrupt process among the control processes performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Next, among the various control processes performed in the sub-main control means 200A, the program start process, the sub-main loop process, and the power-off process will be described with reference to FIG.

<Game progress control processing>
The game progress control process is a basic process that is repeatedly executed during the game. As shown in FIG. 24, the game progress control process waits in that state until the operation of the start lever 25 is accepted (step S1). A determination process is performed (step S2). Specifically, first, a random number latch for selecting one random number from a random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 or the like is performed. Next, a latched random number (hereinafter referred to as “latch random number” as appropriate) is read, and a combination determination result number (YK number, YYK number) is selected based on the read latch random number. Next, information on the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63.

  After performing the combination determining process, a game mode common start process is performed (step S3). This game mode common start process is a process that is performed in common regardless of any of game modes 0 to 15, and as shown in FIG. 25, first, whether or not a bonus is won in the current game. It is determined whether or not any of the special roles is selected as a winning combination by the combination determination process (step S21). Here, if the bonus is not won, it is determined in step S22 whether any of YK numbers 26 to 36 (winnings A1 to E) is selected by the combination determining process (step S22). If the YK numbers 26 to 36 are selected, the bell counter value is incremented by "1" in step S22 and the process proceeds to step S25. If not selected, the bell counter value is cleared in step S23. Then, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In this step S25, it is determined whether or not the YK number 44 (winning prize L) is selected by the winning combination determination process. Here, if the YK number 44 is selected, the value of the third SZ stock counter is incremented by “1” in step S22 (step S27), the above-mentioned privilege level lottery is performed (step S28), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S25 that the YK number 44 has not been selected, the process returns without performing steps S26 and S27. If it is determined in step S21 that a bonus has been won, the process proceeds to step S28, and after a bonus winning lottery process described below is performed, the process returns.

  In the bonus winning lottery process, as shown in FIG. 26, it is first determined whether or not any of the game modes 0 to 12 is being set (step S31). If the determination here is YES (YES), the process proceeds to step S32, and the number value of the game mode currently set (any integer value from “0” to “12”) is set to the game mode number at the time of winning the bonus. (Remember. The bonus winning game mode number is a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 63. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the lottery state number is “0” (indicating that the lottery state is in a low probability state) or “1” (indicating that the lottery state is in a medium probability state) ( Step S33). Here, when the value of the lottery state number is “0” or “1”, the process proceeds to step S 34, and the lottery state number is not “0” or “1” (“2” ))), The process proceeds to step S35. In step S34, the lottery state transition lottery described above is performed, and when the lottery is won, the value of the lottery state number is updated to one corresponding to a lottery state better than the current state.

  In step S35, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is ON. If the AT flag is ON, the privilege navigation mode lottery B for determining the ratio of executing the privilege navigation described above during AT is performed. (Step S36), the process proceeds to Step S37. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not ON, the privilege navigation mode lottery B is not performed and the process proceeds to step S37. In this step S37, it is determined whether or not the BB win (one of the BB roles A to C wins) in the current game. Here, if the BB is won, the above-described privilege acquisition lottery is performed (step S38), and it is determined whether or not the winner is won (step S39). Here, if the bonus acquisition lottery is won, the above-described privilege level lottery is performed (step S40), and if not, the privilege level lottery is not performed and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S37 that BB has not been won (corresponding to the case where either RB combination B or C has been won), it is determined whether or not one of the game modes 0 to 2 is set (step S37). S41). Here, when the game mode is set to any one of 0 to 2, the above-mentioned RB promotion lottery is performed (step S42), and it is determined whether or not it is won (step S43). Here, if the RB promotion lottery is won, the RB promotion flag is set to ON (step S44), the above privilege level lottery is performed (step S45), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S43 that the RB promotion lottery is not won, the process returns without performing steps S44 and S45, and the game mode is not set to any of game modes 0 to 2 in the determination in step S41. Return to step S41 to S45 without performing the processing.

  Returning from the bonus mode lottery process, the game mode common start time process of FIG. 25 is also returned, and the game mode specific start process of FIG. 24 is performed (step S4). The start process for each game mode is a generic name for each start process performed for each set game mode. Here, the game mode 0 is set as one of the start processes for each game mode. The game mode 0 start process performed when the game mode is started (game mode 1 start process performed when the game mode 1 is set, and the game mode performed when the game mode 2 is set) The process at the time of starting 2 is the same as the process at the start of game mode 0). In the game mode 0 start process, a normal lottery process shown in FIG. 27 is performed. In the normal lottery process, it is determined whether or not the game mode 2 is set (step S51). If the game mode 2 is not set, it is determined whether or not the game mode 1 is set. (Step S52). Here, when the game mode 1 is set, the above-described CZ lottery is performed (step S53), and the presence / absence of the winning is determined (step S54). If the CZ lottery is won, the CZ transition flag is set to ON (step S55), and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the CZ lottery is not won, it is determined whether or not YK number 0 (losing) is selected by the current game combination determination process (step S60). Here, if YK number 0 is selected, it is determined whether or not a bonus is not won (all special roles are not won) in the current game combination determination process (step S61). In the case of winning, the above-mentioned game mode demotion lottery is performed (step S62) and the presence / absence of the winning is determined (step S63). If the game mode demotion lottery is won, the value of the game mode maintenance counter is decremented by “1” (step S64) and the process returns. Returns with the value unchanged. If it is determined in step S61 that no bonus is not won (one of the special roles is won), the process returns without performing steps S62 to S64. In step S60, YK number 0 is set. If not selected, the process returns without performing steps S61 to S64.

  If it is determined in step S52 that the game mode 1 is not set (in this case, the game mode 0 is set), the above-described game mode promotion lottery is performed (step S56). The presence / absence of winning is determined (step S57). If the game mode promotion lottery is won, the game mode promotion flag is set ON (step S58), the lottery state transition lottery is performed (step S59), and the process returns. If the game mode 2 is set in the determination in step S51, the process directly returns without performing any processing.

Returning from the normal lottery process, the process also returns from the game mode 0 start process (game mode common start process in FIG. 25), and proceeds to step S5 in FIG. 25 to manage whether or not the freeze flag (freeze is performed). It is determined whether or not a flag to be ON is ON. If the freeze flag is ON, the image is frozen for a predetermined set time (step S6), the value of the standby effect number is cleared (step S7), and the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, if the freeze flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S8 without performing the processes of steps S5 to S7. In step S8, a push order navigation process is performed. Specifically, depending on the result of the combination determination process, the above-described AT flag, or the ON / OFF state of the privilege navigation flag (a flag for managing whether to execute the above-mentioned privilege navigation) or the like, the above-described push Perform forward navigation (bell navigation and RP navigation) and privilege navigation.

  After the push order navigation process is completed, as shown in FIG. 24, a turning start process is performed (step S9). Specifically, the rotation state from the start of rotation of each reel to the constant speed state is managed. Next, a rotating cylinder stop process is performed (step S10). Specifically, when a stop switch operation is received, a stoppable position is determined according to the received timing (push position or push order) and the result of the combination determination process, from the reel deceleration to the stop The process which manages the rotation state of is performed.

  After performing the spinning cylinder stop process, a process at the end of each game mode is performed (step S11). The end process by game mode is a general term for each end process performed for each set game mode. Here, the game mode 0 is set as one of the end processes by game mode. Taking the process at the end of game mode 0 performed as an example, the bell sequence process performed at the process at the end of game mode 0 will be described. This bell continuous process is a process performed in common when the game mode is set to any one of 0 to 5. In the bell continuous process, as shown in FIG. 28, first, a discard determination process is performed (step S61).

  The discard determination process is a process for returning or maintaining the value of a predetermined counter (bell counter, small privilege number counter, privilege number counter, etc.) counted up according to the combination determination result, As shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not any of YK numbers 22 to 25 (replays H1 to I) is selected by the current game combination determination process (step S71). Here, if any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is selected, it is determined whether or not any of the re-players 3 and 9 (privilege RP) is established in the current game (step S75). If it is established, the benefit counter value (small privilege number counter or privilege number counter value) is maintained (step S76) and the process returns. The amount added in the game this time is discarded (subtracted) (step S77) and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if none of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is selected in the determination of step S72, any of the YK numbers 26 to 36 (winnings A1 to E) is selected by the current game combination determination process. It is determined whether or not there is (step S72). If any of YK numbers 26 to 36 is selected, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is ON (step S78). If the AT flag is ON, the value of the bell counter is maintained. Returning to step S79, if the AT flag is OFF, it is determined whether the navigation flag is ON (step S80). Here, if the navigation flag is ON, the value of the bell counter is maintained (step S81) and the process returns. If the navigation flag is OFF, one of small roles 1 to 20 (bell role) is established in the current game. It is determined whether or not (step S82). Here, if any of the small roles 1 to 20 is established, the value of the bell counter is maintained (step S83) and the process returns, and if none of the small roles 1 to 20 is established, The value of the bell counter is decremented by “1” (step S84) and the process returns.

In addition, if none of the YK numbers 26 to 36 is selected in the determination of step S73, any of the YK numbers 46 to 48 (winnings N1 to N3) is selected by the current game combination determination process. It is determined whether or not there is (step S73). Here, if none of the YK numbers 46 to 48 is selected, the value of the bell counter is maintained (step S74) and the process returns, and if any of the YK numbers 46 to 48 is selected. It is determined whether or not a small role 1 (high bell role) is established in this game (step S85). Here, when the small combination 1 is established, the value of the bell counter is maintained (step S74), and when it is not established, the value of the bell counter is decremented by “1” (step S86). ) Return.

  With the return from the discard determination process, the process proceeds to step S62 in FIG. 28, and it is determined whether or not any of the small combinations 1 to 20 (bell combination) is established (step S62). Here, when none of the small roles 1 to 20 is established, the value of the bell counter is cleared (step S68) and the process returns, and when any of the small roles 1 to 20 is established. It is determined whether or not the game mode is set to any one of 0 to 2 (step S63). Here, if the game mode is not set to any of the game modes 0 to 2, the process returns as it is, and if the game mode is set to any of the game modes 0 to 2, is the bell counter value “4”? It is determined whether or not (step S64). Here, if the value of the bell counter is not “4”, the process returns as it is, and if the value of the bell counter is “4”, the value of the above-mentioned CZ stock counter is incremented by “1” (step S65). A normal game mode transition process is performed (step S66).

  In the normal game mode transition process, as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the value of the CZ stock counter is larger than “0” (step S91). Here, if the value of the CZ stock counter is “0” or less, it is determined whether or not the value of the game mode maintenance counter is greater than “0” (step S94). Set to (step S95) and return. If not, return to game mode 8 (step S96) and return. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S91 that the value of the CZ stock counter is greater than “0”, a CZ set process is performed (step S92).

  In the CZ set process, as shown in FIG. 31, the above-mentioned CZ opponent lottery is performed (step S101). Next, a predetermined numerical value (“10” if the winning value is “1”, “15” if the winning value is “2”) according to the winning value of the CZ opponent lottery (hereinafter also referred to as “CZ opponent number”). When the winning value is “3”, “20” is set, and when the winning value is “4”, the counter value “25”) is set in the CZ interruption G number counter (steps S102 to S106). After the setting, “20” is set in the above-mentioned CZ battle opponent counter (step S107) and the process returns.

  With the return from the CZ set process, the process proceeds to step S93 in FIG. 30 to perform the CZ precursor set process. In this CZ set process, as shown in FIG. 32, the above-mentioned CZ precursor lottery is performed (step S111). Next, according to the winning value of the CZ precursor lottery, a predetermined numerical value (“4” when the winning value is “0”, “8” when the winning value is “1”, and “2” when the winning value is “2”) If the winning value is “3” and the winning value is “3”, the counter value “16”) is set in the CZ precursor G number counter (steps S112 to S116). Thereafter, the game mode 2 is set (step S117), and an immediate action flag (a flag for managing whether to immediately shift to the game mode 4 after setting to the game mode 2 is set during bonus operation). ) Is ON (step S118). Here, when the immediate activation flag is ON, processing at the time of CZ transition is performed (step S119).

In the CZ transition process, as shown in FIG. 33, the game mode 4 is set (step S131), the bell counter value is cleared (step S132), and the guaranteed G number counter (the above-mentioned CZ battle interruption lottery is not executed). “5” is set in the period (counter for managing the number of G) (step S133). Further, the value of the CZ precursor G number counter is cleared (step S134), the value of the above-mentioned CZ stock counter is decremented by “1” (step S135), and the process returns. With the return from the CZ transition process, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. 32, the immediate action flag is cleared (OFF), and the process returns from the CZ precursor setting process. If the immediate activation flag is OFF in the determination in step S119, the immediate activation flag is cleared (OFF) without performing the CZ transition processing (step S120), and the process returns. Furthermore, the return from the CZ precursor set process also returns from the normal game mode transition process of FIG. 30, and the process proceeds to step S67 of FIG. Here, "1" is added to the value of the CZ precursor G number counter, and the process returns from the bell continuous process. The bell continuous process is a process performed in the game mode 0 end process in the game mode end process shown in step S11 of FIG. 24, and when this game mode end process (game mode 0 end process) is finished. The game mode common end process is performed (step S12).

  The game mode common end process is a process that is performed in common regardless of the set game mode, and as shown in FIG. 34, first, the bonus is not won (the bonus is not carried over or the game is not carried over this time). It is determined whether or not a bonus is won (step S141). If the bonus has not been won, a bonus mode game mode transition process is performed in step S157. This game mode transition process at the time of bonus operation is a process performed when the bonus winning is carried over or when the bonus is won in the current game, and as shown in FIG. 35, first, it is determined whether or not the BB combination is established in the current game. (Step S171). If the BB combination is established, the game mode 13 is set (step S172), the above-mentioned normal counter value is cleared (step S173), and the all-bell management flag (bell mode in the game mode 14) is set. Is cleared (OFF) (step S174), and the process proceeds to step S175.

  If it is determined in step S171 that the BB combination is not established in the current game, it is determined whether or not the RB combination is established in the current game (step S178). If the RB combination is established, the game mode 14 is set (step S179), and the all-bell management flag is turned on (step S180). Further, the value of the normal counter is cleared (step S181), and the process proceeds to step S175. On the other hand, if the RB combination is not established in the determination in step S178, the game mode 15 is set (step S182), and the process directly returns. In step S175, it is determined whether or not the value of the privilege number counter described above is greater than “0”. Here, if the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is OFF (step S176). If the AT flag is OFF, the AT entry process described below is performed. Is performed (step S177). On the other hand, when the value of the privilege number counter is “0” or less in the determination in step S175 and when the AT flag is ON in the determination in step S176, the process returns without performing the AT entry process.

  In the AT entry process, as shown in FIG. 13A, first, a privilege update process is performed (step S191). Specifically, after the value of the above-mentioned privilege number counter is incremented by “1”, a lottery (privilege addition lottery) for deciding whether or not to further add the value of the privilege number counter is not selected for this lottery. (In the case of non-winning, the privilege renewal process is terminated.) It is performed continuously, and every time a winning is made, a value of “1” is added to the value of the privilege number counter. Next, the privilege navigation mode lottery A (the execution rate of the privilege navigation determined is set lower than the privilege navigation mode lottery B described above) for determining the rate of executing the privilege navigation described above during the AT is performed. (Step S192) Further, the RAM setting process at the time of AT entry is performed (Step S193).

In this AT entry RAM setting process, as shown in FIG. 36B, the above-mentioned initial hit flag is turned ON (step S201), the value of the above-mentioned CZ precursor G number counter is cleared (step S202), and the above-mentioned The CZ counterpart number is cleared (step S203). Furthermore, the value of the above-mentioned bell counter is cleared (step S204), and the companion A participation state (the value determined when the winning value of the above-mentioned battle participation lottery is “1” is “0” (non-participation), “ There are three values of “1” (normal participation) and “2” (special participation), and the damage to the opponent increases as the value increases (step S205). Clear the value of the above-mentioned counter for managing the number of G that can be entered by the friend A (step S).
206). In addition, in the case of Friend B participation state (the value determined when the winning value of the battle participation lottery is “2”, “0” (non-participation), “1” (normal participation), “2” (special participation) 3 There are two values, and the damage to the opponent increases as the value increases (Step S207), and the fellow B participation G number counter (the counter for managing the above-mentioned number of G that the fellow B can participate in) ) Is cleared (step S208), the value of the counter counter of the CZ battle is cleared (step S209), "30" is set in the counter of the ATG number (step S210), and the process returns.

  Returning from the RAM entry process at the time of AT entry, the process also returns from the AT entry process of FIG. 36 (A), and further returns from the game mode transition process at the time of bonus operation of FIG. The process proceeds to step S144. On the other hand, if the bonus is not won in the determination in step S141, it is determined whether or not the YK number 44 is selected in the current combination determination process (step S142). Here, if the YK number 44 is selected, freeze-related processing (processing such as setting the freeze flag to ON when the game mode is not set to any of the game modes 10 to 12) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S144. move on. On the other hand, if the YK number 44 is not selected in the determination in step S142, it is determined whether or not the bonus is not activated (step S158). Here, when the bonus is not activated, the value of the normal counter is incremented by “1”, and it is determined whether or not the value of the normal counter is “900” (step S160). Here, when the value of the normal counter is not “900” and when the bonus operation is being performed in the determination of step S158, the process proceeds to step S144, and when the value of the normal counter is “900”, the following will be described. A ceiling time process is performed (step S161).

  In the ceiling process, as shown in FIG. 37, the value of the normal counter is cleared (step S221), the above-mentioned privilege level lottery is performed (step S222), and whether or not one of the game modes 0 to 2 is set. Is determined (step S223). If the game mode is set to any one of 0 to 2, the game mode 6 is set (step S224), the above-described AT entry processing is performed (step S225), and the process returns. On the other hand, if none of the game modes 0 to 2 is set, the process returns without performing the processes of steps S224 and S225.

  With the return from the ceiling processing, the process proceeds to step S144 in FIG. 34, and it is determined whether or not the freeze flag is ON. If the freeze flag is ON, the freeze is executed for a predetermined set time (step S145), the freeze flag is cleared (step S146), and it is further determined whether RT0 or RT1 is set. (Step S147). Here, if it is set to RT0 or RT1, clear the return prohibition flag (a flag that is set to prevent AT from returning immediately when AT ends while staying at RT2 or RT3) Then (step S148), the process proceeds to step S149, and if it is not set to RT0 or RT1, the process proceeds directly to step S149. In step S149, the above-mentioned navigation number is cleared, then the above-mentioned game mode promotion flag is cleared (step S150), and the above-mentioned CZ transition flag is further cleared (step S151). Subsequently, the above-mentioned navigation flag is cleared (step S152), the above-mentioned privilege navigation flag is cleared (step S153), and the value of the damage buffer (buffer that stores the damage value of the opponent in the CZ) is cleared (step S154). ). Further, the above-mentioned CZ battle switching flag is cleared (step S155), the above-mentioned CZ battle victory determination flag is cleared (step S156), the process at the end of the game mode is finished, and the process returns. Returning from the game mode common end process, the process returns to step SS1 in FIG. 24 to repeat the game progress control process.

Next, the game mode 3 start process will be described. The game mode 3 start process is a process executed as the game mode start process described above when the game mode 3 is set. First, as shown in FIG. 38, the bonus non-winning is performed in the current game. It is determined whether any special combination is not won (step S231). Here, if the bonus is not won, it is determined whether or not any of the YK numbers 0 to 42 is selected in the current role lottery process (step S232), and if it is selected, the above-described CZ battle is performed. An interruption lottery is performed (step S233), and it is determined whether or not the CZ battle interruption lottery is not won (step S234). If it is not won, the process proceeds to step S235. On the other hand, if it is not a bonus non-winning in the determination in step S231 (any special role is won) and if any of YK numbers 0 to 42 is not selected in the determination in step S232, Go directly to step S235.

  In step S235, it is determined whether or not any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 and 37 to 42 is selected in the current role lottery process, and if it is not selected, it is a bonus winning in the current game (any one) Whether or not the special combination is won) (step S236), and in the case of bonus winning, the process proceeds to step S237. On the other hand, if any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 and 37 to 42 is selected in the determination in step S235, the process proceeds to step S237 while performing the determination in step S236. In this step S237, the battle participation lottery described above is performed, and then it is determined whether or not the winning value in the battle participation lottery is “1” (a value indicating that the above-mentioned friend A participates in the battle) (step S238). ), When the winning value is “1”, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned fellow A participation state is “0” or “1” (step S239). Here, when the companion A participation state is “0” or “1”, “1” is added to the value of the companion A participation state (step S240), and “6” is added to the above-mentioned associate A participation G number counter. Are added (step S241), and the process proceeds to step S243. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S239 that the companion A participation state is not “0” or “1” (in the case of “2”), the processing of steps S240 and S241 is not performed, and the companion A participation G counter is set to “6”. Is set (step S242), and the process proceeds to step S243.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the winning value in the battle participation lottery is “2” (a value indicating that the above-mentioned friend B participates in the battle) in the determination in step S238 (step S247), and the winning value is “2”. In the case of (2), it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned friend B participation state is “0” or “1” (step S248). Here, when the fellow B participation state is “0” or “1”, “1” is added to the value of the fellow B participation state (step S249), and “6” is added to the above-mentioned fellow B participation G number counter. Are added (step S250), and the process proceeds to step S243. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S248 that the companion B participation state is not “0” or “1” (in the case of “2”), the processing in steps S249 and S250 is not performed, and the companion B participation G counter is set to “6”. Is set (step S241), and the process proceeds to step S243.

  Further, if the CZ battle interruption lottery is won in the determination in step S234, the above-described CZ battle switching flag is set to ON and the process proceeds to step S243. The process directly proceeds to step S243, and if the winning value in the battle participation lottery is not “2” (in the case of “0”) in the determination of step S247, the process directly proceeds to step S243. In this step S243, the above-mentioned CZ navigation lottery is performed, and then it is determined whether or not the CZ navigation lottery is won. Here, when the navigation lottery in CZ is won, the above-mentioned navigation flag is turned on (step S245), and the process returns.

Next, the process at the end of the game mode 3 will be described. The game mode 3 end process is a process executed as the above-described end process by game mode when the game mode 3 is set. As shown in FIG. (See FIG. 28) (step S261), and then it is determined whether or not the return prohibition flag is OFF (step S261).
262). Here, if the return prohibition flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer 8 is established in the current game (step S263), and if it is established, the above-described privilege level lottery is performed (step S264). Further, the game mode 6 is set (step S265), the AT entry process (see FIG. 36) described above is performed (step S266), and the value of the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1” (step S267). Return.

  On the other hand, when the return flag is not OFF in the determination of step S262 and when replay 8 is not established in the determination of step S263, the process proceeds to step S268 to perform the winning value check process, and during the process, the above-described winning value check process is performed. A discard determination process (see FIG. 29) is performed. After execution of the winning value check process, it is determined whether or not the above-described CZ battle switching flag is OFF (step S269). If the CZ battle switching flag is OFF, the above-described mate A participation state is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S270). Here, if the companion A participation state is “0”, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned companion B participation state is “0” (step S271). The value of the CZ interruption G number counter is decremented by “1” (step S272), and it is further determined whether or not the value of the CZ interruption G number counter is “0” (step S273). Here, if the value of the CZ interruption G number counter is “0”, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won in the current game (step S274), and if the bonus is not won, the above-described CZ determination G is determined. “3” is set in the number counter (step S275), then the game mode 5 is set (step S276), and the above-described CZ determination lottery A is performed (step S277). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the CZ determination lottery A has been won (step S278), and if it has been won, a temporary storage process is performed (step S279), and the process returns and if it has not been won, it is temporarily. Return without saving. The temporary storage process, when set to the game mode 11, indicates the number of the second SZ reward acquisition lottery (the reward that can be acquired during the second SZ (game mode 11) (also referred to as "second SZ acquisition reward")). A lottery for determining), and the winning value is stored in the second SZ reward buffer (a buffer for storing the number of second SZ acquisition rewards), and when a game mode other than the game mode 11 is set. , A bonus reward lottery (a lottery for determining the number of bonus grants at the time of the above-mentioned bonus acquisition lottery), and the winning value (the bonus grant number) is a bonus reward buffer (a buffer for storing the bonus grant number). Is stored in the process.

  If the value of the CZ interruption G number counter is not “0” in the determination in step S273, and if the bonus is won in the current game in the determination in step S274, the process directly returns from there. If the CZ battle switching flag is set to ON in the determination in step S269, the game mode is set to 4 (step S280), then the bell counter value is cleared (step S281), and the above-mentioned guaranteed G number “5” is set in the counter (step S282). Further, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned fellow A participation state is “0” (step S283). If the fellow A participation state is “0”, whether or not the above-mentioned fellow B participation state is “0”. (Step S284), and if the companion B participation state is “0”, the value of the CZ interruption G number counter is subtracted by “1” (Step S285), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S283 that the companion A participation state is not “0” and in the determination of step S284, the companion B participation state is not “0”, the process directly returns from there. In addition, when the companion A participation state is not “0” in the determination of step S270 and when the companion B participation state is not “0” in the determination of step S284, the number of participating companions subtraction process described below is performed ( Step S286).

In the process of subtracting the number of participating friends, as shown in FIG. 40, “1” is subtracted from the value of the above-mentioned fellow A participating G number counter (step S291). It is determined whether or not (step S292). Here, when the value of the fellow A participation G number counter is “0”, the numerical value of the fellow A participation state is cleared in step S293, and the process proceeds to step S294, where the value of the fellow A participation G number counter is “0”. If not, the process proceeds directly to step S294. In step S294, “1” is subtracted from the value of the above-mentioned fellow B participation G number counter, and then it is determined whether the value of the fellow B participation G number counter is “0” (step S295). Here, when the value of the fellow B participation G number counter is “0”, the value of the fellow B participation G number counter is cleared in step S296 and the process returns, and the value of the fellow B participation G number counter is not “0”. If this is the case, return as is. It returns also from the process at the time of the end of the game mode 3 of FIG.

  Next, the game mode 4 start process will be described. The game mode 4 start process is a process executed as the above-described game mode start process when the game mode 4 is set. As shown in FIG. 41, first, the above-mentioned guaranteed G counter 1 is subtracted (step S301), and then it is determined whether or not any of the YK numbers 1 to 44 is selected in this combination determination process (step S302). It is determined whether or not a bonus is won in this game (any special role is won) (step S307). Here, if the bonus is not won, it is determined whether the value of the guaranteed G number counter is “0” (step S308), and if it is “0”, the CZ battle interruption lottery is performed (step S309). It is determined whether or not the CZ battle interruption lottery is won (step S310). Here, if the CZ battle interruption lottery is won, the above-mentioned CZ battle switching flag is turned on in step S311, and then the process proceeds to step S304. If not, the process directly proceeds to step S304. If it is determined in step S308 that the value of the guaranteed G number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds directly to step S304.

  Further, if any of YK numbers 1 to 44 is selected in the determination in step S302 and if a bonus is won in the determination in step S307, the process proceeds to step S303, and the above-described CZ battle damage lottery is performed. To step S304. In this step S304, the above-mentioned CZ navigation lottery is performed, and then it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned AT flag is set to OFF (step S306). If it is set to OFF, the above-mentioned navigation flag is set in step S306. Is set to ON, and the process returns. If the AT flag is set to ON, the process returns.

  Next, the process at the end of the game mode 4 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 4 is a process executed as the above-mentioned process at the end of each game mode when the game mode 4 is set. As shown in FIG. 28 (see FIG. 28) (step S321), and then it is determined whether or not the return prohibition flag is OFF (step S322). Here, if the return prohibition flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer 8 is established in the current game (step S323), and if so, the above-described privilege level lottery is performed (step S324). Further, the game mode 6 is set (step S325), the AT entry process (see FIG. 36) described above is performed (step S326), and the value of the CZ stock counter is incremented by “1” (step S327). Return.

On the other hand, when the return flag is not OFF in the determination of step S322 and when replay 8 is not established in the determination of step S323, the process proceeds to step S328 to perform the winning value check process, and during the process, the above-described winning value check process is performed. A discard determination process (see FIG. 29) is performed. After execution of the winning value check process, it is determined whether or not the value of the damage buffer is “0” (step S329). If the value is “0”, is the CZ battle switching flag set to ON? It is determined whether or not (step S330). Here, when the CZ battle switching flag is ON, the CZ battle switching flag is cleared (OFF) (step S331), and then the above-described participation number subtraction process (see FIG. 40) is performed (step S332). In step S333, the game mode 3 is set and the process returns. On the other hand, if the value of the damage buffer is not “0” in the determination of step S329, the value of the above-mentioned CZ battle opponent counter is subtracted by the value of the damage buffer in step S334, and further C
It is determined whether or not the value of the Z battle opponent counter is “0” or less (step S335). Here, when the value of the counter counter of the CZ battle is “0” or less, the above-described privilege level lottery is performed (step S336), and then the game mode 6 is set in step S337, and the above-described AT entry processing (see FIG. 36) (step S337) and returns. Further, if the value of the CZ battle opponent counter is not equal to or less than “0” in the determination in step S329, the process directly returns from there.

  Next, the game mode 5 start process will be described. The game mode 5 start process is a process executed as the above-described start process for each game mode when the game mode 5 is set. First, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not any of YK numbers 22 to 44 is selected (step S341). If not selected, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won in this game (any special role is won). Determination is made (step S342). Here, when the bonus is won and when any of the YK numbers 22 to 44 is selected in the determination in step S341, the above-described CZ determination lottery B is performed in step S342, and then the CZ determination lottery B is selected. It is determined whether or not it has been won (step S343). If the CZ determination lottery B is won, the above-mentioned CZ battle victory determination flag is set to ON in step S344 and the process returns. If the CZ determination lottery B is not won, the process returns. If the bonus is not won in the determination in step S345, the process directly returns from there.

  Next, processing at the end of the game mode 5 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 5 is a process executed as the above-mentioned end process by game mode when the game mode 5 is set. As shown in FIG. 28 (see FIG. 28) (step S351), and then it is determined whether or not the return prohibition flag is OFF (step S352). Here, if the return prohibition flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer 8 is established in the current game (step S353), and if it is established, the above-described privilege level lottery is performed (step S354). Further, the game mode 6 is set (step S355), the above-described AT entry processing (see FIG. 36) is performed (step S356), and the value of the above-described CZ stock counter is incremented by “1” (step S357). Return.

  On the other hand, if the return flag is not OFF in the determination in step S352, and if replay 8 is not established in the determination in step S353, the process proceeds to step S358 to perform a winning value check process, and the above-described process is performed during the process. A discard determination process (see FIG. 29) is performed. After execution of the winning value check process, it is determined whether or not the above-described CZ battle victory determination flag is ON (step S359). If it is ON, the above-described temporary storage process is performed in step S360, and the process proceeds to step S361. If it is OFF, the process proceeds directly to step S361. In this step S361, it is determined whether or not the current game is a bonus non-winning, and if it is a bonus non-winning, it is determined whether or not any of YK numbers 0 to 42 has been selected in the current hand determining process (step S361). S362). If any one of the YK numbers 0 to 42 is selected, the process proceeds to step S363, and the value of the CZ determination G number counter is decremented by “1”. Whether or not “0” is determined (step S364). If “0”, the process proceeds to step S365.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the bonus is not won in the determination in step S361, and if none of the YK numbers 0 to 42 is selected in the determination in step S362, the process proceeds directly to step S365, and in the determination in step S364 If the value of the CZ determination G number counter is not “0”, the process returns. In step S365, the AT entry check process described above is performed, and then it is determined whether or not the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0” (step S366). Here, if the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”, the process returns as it is, and if it is equal to or less than “0”, the process proceeds to step S367 to perform the above-described normal game mode transition process (see FIG. 30). Then return.

  Next, the game mode 6 start process will be described. The game mode 6 start process is a process executed as the above-described game mode start process when the game mode 6 is set. As shown in FIG. 45 (A), the above-described AT flag is set. It is set to ON (step S371), the above SZ lottery is performed (step S372), the above lottery state setting lottery is performed (step S373), and whether or not the YK number 35 is selected in the current combination determination process. Is determined (step S374). Here, when the YK number 35 is selected, the process proceeds to step S375, where the above-described ATG number addition lottery is performed, and it is determined whether or not the ATG number addition lottery is won (step S376). For example, the winning value is added to the value of the above-described ATG number counter (step S377), and the freeze flag is set (ON) in step S378, and the process proceeds to step S379. On the other hand, if the YK number 35 is not selected in the determination in step S374, the process proceeds to step S379 without performing the processes in steps S375 to S378. If the determination in step S376 does not win the lottery by adding the number of ATGs. The processing proceeds to step S379 without performing the processing of steps S377 to S378.

  In step S379, it is determined whether or not any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is selected in the current combination determination process. If it is selected, whether or not any of the YK numbers 22 to 24 is selected. Is determined (step S380). If any of YK numbers 22 to 24 is selected, the above-mentioned privilege navigation lottery is performed in step S381, and it is determined whether or not the privilege navigation lottery is won (step S382). If so, the above-mentioned privilege navigation flag is set to ON in step S383, and the process proceeds to step S384. On the other hand, if any of the YK numbers 22 to 24 is not selected in the determination of step S380, the process proceeds to step S384 without performing the processing of steps S381 to S383, and any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is determined in the determination of step S379. If it is not selected and if the bonus navigation lottery is not won in the determination in step S382, the process returns without performing the subsequent processing.

  In step S384, the above-described small privilege number lottery is performed, and then a small privilege addition process is performed (step S385). In this small privilege addition process, as shown in FIG. 45B, the winning value in the small privilege number lottery is added to the value of the small privilege number stock counter (step S391), and the value of the small privilege number stock counter is set. Is determined to be “10” or more (step S392). Here, if the value of the small privilege number stock counter is “10” or more, the value of the small privilege number stock counter is decremented by “10”, and further, in step S394, the above-described privilege level lottery is performed and the process returns. Returning from the small privilege addition process also returns from the game mode 6 start process.

Next, processing at the end of the game mode 7 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 7 is a process executed as the above-described process at the end of each game mode when the game mode 7 is set. First, as shown in FIG. The selected YK number is determined (step S401). If any one of the YK numbers 0 to 21 is selected, the process proceeds to step S402, where the value of the above-described reward buffer A is added to the value of the above-described ATG counter, and further, reward buffer A rank processing (described later) The above-described second SZ continuation flag and third SZ stock counter are added in accordance with the winning value (any one of 0 to 2) in the reward buffer A rank lottery (step S403). On the other hand, if one of the YK numbers 37 and 39 is selected, the process proceeds to step S406, where the value of the above-mentioned reward buffer B is added to the value of the ATG number counter, and further, reward buffer B rank processing (reward described later) In accordance with the winning value (any one of 0 to 2) in the buffer B rank lottery, a process such as adding a second SZ continuation flag or a third SZ stock counter is performed (step S407). Similarly, if any of YK numbers 38 and 40 to 44 is selected, the process proceeds to step S408, and the value of the above-described reward buffer C is added to the value of the ATG number counter, and further, reward buffer C rank processing (described later) The second SZ continuation flag and the third SZ stock counter are added in accordance with the winning value (any one of 0 to 2) in the reward buffer C rank lottery (step S409).

  If any one of the YK numbers 22 to 36 is selected, the process proceeds to step S410 and the next reward buffer game number (a winning value (0 to 0 selected in the reward buffer next game lottery described later and stored until the next game) is stored. 4))). Here, when the next game number of the reward buffer is “0”, the value of the reward buffer A is incremented by “10” (step S411), the value of the reward buffer B is incremented by “10” (step S412), The value of the reward buffer C is incremented by “10” (step S413), and the process proceeds to step S414. On the other hand, when the reward buffer next game number is “1”, the value of the reward buffers A to C is incremented by “20” (steps S418 to S420), and the process proceeds to step S414, where the reward buffer next game number is set. Is “2”, the value of each of the reward buffers A to C is incremented by “30” (steps S421 to S423), and the process proceeds to step S414. If the reward buffer next game number is “3”, the value of the reward buffers A to C is incremented by “50” (steps S424 to S426), and the process proceeds to step S414. If “4”, the values of the reward buffers A to C are each doubled (steps S427 to S429), and the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the reward buffer next game lottery (the lottery for determining the above-mentioned reward buffer next game number) is performed, and then the reward buffer A rank lottery (the lottery for determining the winning value used in the above-described reward buffer A rank process), the reward buffer B Rank lottery (lottery for determining the winning value used in the above-described reward buffer B rank process) and reward buffer C rank lottery (lottery for determining the winning value used in the above-described reward buffer C rank process) are performed (steps S415 to S417), and return To do. On the other hand, after the processing of step S403, S407, or S409, the process proceeds to step S404, and it is determined whether or not the bonus is not won in the current game. Here, if the bonus is not won, the process returns as it is, and if the bonus is not won, the AT game mode transition process described below is performed (step S409). The reward buffer next game lottery may be performed a plurality of times after the game mode 7 is set, but the selection probability of the reward buffer next game number to be determined is different between the first time and the second time or later. Specifically, the selection probability of “1” (20 addition) or “2” (30 addition) is high as the reward buffer next game number for the first time, and “1” (10 addition) or “4” for the second and subsequent times. (2 times) selection probability is set high.

  In the AT game mode transition process, as shown in FIG. 47, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won in the current game (step S431). Here, if the bonus is won, the process returns as it is. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S432, and it is determined whether the third SZ continuation flag is set to ON. Here, if the third SZ continuation flag is set to ON, the game mode 12 is set and returned in step S433, and if the third SZ continuation flag is not set to ON, the process proceeds to step S434. It is determined whether or not the second SZ continuation flag is set to ON. If the second SZ continuation flag is set to ON, the game mode 11 is set in step S435, and the battle setting process described below is performed (step S436).

In the battle set process, as shown in FIG. 51B, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won in the current game (step S541). Here, if the bonus is not won, the process returns as it is. If the bonus is won, the process proceeds to step S542, where “4” is set in the above-mentioned battle G number counter, and whether the game mode 11 is set. It is determined whether or not (step S543). If the game mode 11 is set, the process proceeds to step S544, where the second SZ distribution lottery (the lottery for determining the continuation rate of the second SZ) is performed, and then the above-described second SZ continuation flag is set to ON (step S545), “2” is set to the second SZ counter (a counter for managing whether to continue the second SZ) (step S546), and the process proceeds to step S547, and the value of the second SZ stock counter is set to “1”. Subtract and return. On the other hand, if the game mode 11 is not set, the process proceeds to step S548, where the value of the first SZ stock counter described above is decremented by “1”, followed by the SZ battle victory determination lottery A described above (step S549). It is determined whether or not the battle victory determination lottery A has been won (step S550). If the SZ battle victory determination lottery A is won, the process proceeds to step S551 to perform the above-described temporary storage process, and further performs the battle G number overwrite lottery process (the battle G number overwrite lottery, The process of rewriting the value to the winning value) is performed (step S552), and the process returns. If the SZ battle victory determination lottery A is not won, the process returns as it is.

  Returning to FIG. 47, if the second SZ continuation flag is not set to ON in the determination in step S434, the process proceeds to step S439 to determine whether or not the value of the third SZ stock counter is greater than “0”. . Here, if the value of the third SZ stock counter is larger than “0”, the process proceeds to step S440 to set the game mode 12, and then the above-described third SZ continuation flag is set to ON (step S441). “10” is set in the above-described third SZG number counter (step S442), the value of the third SZstock counter is subtracted from “1” (step S443), and the above-described freeze flag is set in step S444 and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S439 that the value of the third SZ stock counter is equal to or less than “0”, the process proceeds to step S445 to determine whether or not the above-described initial hit flag is set to ON. If the initial hit flag is set to ON, the process proceeds to step S446 to set the game mode 7, and the privilege subtraction process described below is performed (step S447).

  In the privilege subtraction process, first, “1” is subtracted from the value of the privilege number counter described above (step S461), and then the table number of the privilege reward table described above (selected and stored by table number lottery described later) is stored. Determination is made (step S462). If the table number is “0”, “10” is set in the reward buffer A (step S463), “50” is set in the reward buffer B (step S464), and “10” is stored in the reward buffer C. 100 "is set (step S464), and the process proceeds to step S465. On the other hand, if the reward buffer next game number is “1”, “50”, “100”, and “150” are set in the reward buffers A to C, respectively (steps S468 to S470), and the process proceeds to step S466. If the reward buffer next game number is “2”, “100”, “150”, and “200” are set in the reward buffers A to C, respectively (steps S471 to S473), and the process proceeds to step S466.

  If the next game number of the reward buffer is “3”, “150”, “200”, and “300” are set in the reward buffers A to C, respectively (steps S474 to S476), and the process proceeds to step S466. When the next game number of the reward buffer is “4”, “200”, “300”, and “300” are set in the reward buffers A to C, respectively (steps S477 to S479), and the process proceeds to step S466. If the next game number is “5”, “300” is set in each of the reward buffers A to C (steps S480 to S482), and the process proceeds to step S466. In this step S466, the above-described reward buffer next game lottery is performed, and then a table number lottery (a lottery for determining the above-mentioned table number) is performed (step S467), and the process returns.

With the return from the privilege subtraction process, the process proceeds to step S448 of FIG. On the other hand, if the initial hit flag is not set to ON in the determination in step S445, the process proceeds to step S449 to determine whether or not the value of the second SZ stock counter described above is greater than “0”. Here, if the value of the second SZ stock counter is larger than “0”, the above-mentioned SZ precursor lottery is performed (step S450), and the process proceeds to step S451, where “2” is set as the value of the above-described battle type number. And return. If it is determined in step S449 that the value of the second SZ stock counter is equal to or smaller than “0”, the process proceeds to step S452, where it is determined whether or not the value of the first SZ stock counter is greater than “0”. Here, when the value of the first SZ stock counter is larger than “0”, the above-mentioned SZ battle opponent lottery is performed (step S453), the above-mentioned SZ precursor lottery is performed (step S454), and the process proceeds to step S455. Set "1" as the value of the battle type number and return. If it is determined in step S452 that the value of the first SZ stock counter is “0” or less, the process proceeds to step S456 to determine whether or not the game mode 8 is set. If the game mode 8 is not set, the game mode 8 is set (step S457). In step S458, the value of the bell counter is cleared and the process returns. On the other hand, if the game mode 8 is set, the process returns as it is.

  Next, the game mode 8 start process will be described. The game mode 8 start process is a process executed as the game mode start process described above when the game mode 8 is set. As shown in FIG. 49, first, the above-described SZ lottery is performed ( Next, the above-described lottery state setting lottery is performed (step S492), and it is further determined whether or not the YK number 35 is selected in the current combination determining process (step S493). Here, if the YK number 35 is selected, the process proceeds to step S494, where the above-mentioned ATG number addition lottery is performed to determine whether or not the ATG number addition lottery is won (step S495). For example, the winning value is added to the value of the above-described ATG number counter (step S496), and the freeze flag is set (ON) in step S497, and the process proceeds to step S498. On the other hand, if the YK number 35 is not selected in the determination in step S493, the process proceeds to step S498 without performing the processes in steps S494 to S497. If the determination in step S495 is not selected for the lottery with the ATG number added. The processing proceeds to step S498 without performing the processing of steps S496 to S497.

  In step S498, it is determined whether or not any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is selected in the current combination determination process. If it is selected, whether or not any of the YK numbers 22 to 24 is selected. (Step S499). If any of the YK numbers 22 to 24 is selected, the above-mentioned privilege navigation lottery is performed in step S500, and it is determined whether or not the privilege navigation lottery is won (step S501). Then, in step S502, the above-described privilege navigation flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S503. On the other hand, if none of the YK numbers 22 to 24 is selected in the determination of step S499, the process proceeds to step S503 without performing the processing of steps S500 to S502, and any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is determined in the determination of step S498. If no is selected, and if the bonus navigation lottery is not won in the determination in step S501, the process returns without performing the subsequent processing. In step S503, the above-described small privilege number lottery is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S504 to perform the above-described small privilege addition process (see FIG. 45B) and return.

Next, the process at the end of the game mode 8 will be described. The game mode 8 end process is a process executed as the above-described game mode end process when the game mode 8 is set. As shown in FIG. 50, first, the game mode transition process ( 47) (step S511), the value of the ATG counter is decremented by “1” (step S512), and it is further determined whether or not a bonus is won in the current game (step S513). If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S514 to determine whether or not the value of the ATG number counter is “0”. If it is “0”, the process further proceeds to step S515 to determine the current combination. It is determined whether or not the YK number 44 is selected in the process. If not, the process proceeds to step S516. On the other hand, when the bonus is won in the determination of step S513, when the value of the ATG number counter is not “0” in the determination of step S514, and when the YK number 44 is selected in the determination of step S515, Return as is.

  In step S516, it is determined whether or not the value of the above-described privilege number counter is “0”. Here, when the value of the privilege number counter is “0”, the lottery state setting lottery is performed (step S517), and the normal game mode transition process (see FIG. 30) is performed (step S518). ). Thereafter, all of the memories related to AT such as the AT flag and the number of ATGs are cleared (step S519), the value of the bell counter is cleared (step S520), and the process proceeds to step S521, where the return flag is set to ON. And return. On the other hand, when the value of the privilege number counter is not “0” in the determination in step S516, the process proceeds to step S515, and the above-described privilege subtraction process (see FIG. 48) is performed. Thereafter, the game mode 7 is set (step S523), and in step S524, the above-described privilege navigation mode lottery A is performed and the process returns.

  Next, processing at the end of the game mode 9 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 9 is a process executed as the above-described process at the end of each game mode when the game mode 9 is set. As shown in FIG. The value of the G number counter is decremented by “1” (step S531), and it is then determined whether or not the value of the battle precursor G number counter is “0” (step S532). Here, if the value of the battle precursor G number counter is “0”, the process returns as it is. If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S533 to determine whether or not the battle type number is “1”. To do. If the battle type number is “1”, the process proceeds to step S534 to set the game mode 10, and then the above-described battle set process (see FIG. 51B) is performed (step S536). Then, it progresses to step S536 and clears a battle kind number, and returns. On the other hand, if the battle type number is not “1” in the determination in step S533, the process proceeds to step S537, where the game mode 11 is set and the process returns.

  Next, the game mode 11 start process will be described. The game mode 11 start process is a process that is executed as the above-described game mode start process when the game mode 11 is set. As shown in FIG. It is determined whether any of numbers 0 to 21, 25 to 44 is selected (step S561). Here, if any of YK numbers 0 to 21, 25 to 44 is selected, the process proceeds to step S562 to perform the above-described SZ battle victory determination lottery B and whether or not the SZ battle victory determination lottery B is won. (Step S564), and if it has been won, the above-mentioned temporary storage processing is performed in step S564 and the process returns. On the other hand, if none of the YK numbers 0 to 21, 25 to 44 is selected in the determination in step S493, the process returns without performing the processes in steps S561 to S564, and the determination in step S563 is the SZ battle victory determination lottery. If B is not won, the process returns without performing the process of step S564.

Next, the process at the end of the game mode 11 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 11 is a process executed as the process at the end of each game mode when the game mode 11 is set. As shown in FIG. 53, first, a bonus is won in the current game. If the bonus is won, the process proceeds to step S574. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S572, and the value of the battle G number counter is decremented by “1”. Further, it is determined whether or not the value of the battle G number counter is “0” (step S573). If the value of the battle G number counter is not “0”, the process directly returns. If the value of the battle G number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S574. In step S574, the value of the second SZ reward buffer is added to the value of the ATG number counter. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the second SZ counter (step S575), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second SZ reward buffer is larger than “0” (step S576). If the value of the second SZ reward buffer is greater than “0”, the process proceeds to step S577, the value of the second SZ reward buffer is cleared and the process proceeds to step S579, and the value of the second SZ reward buffer is “0” or less. In step S578, it is determined whether or not the value of the second SZ counter is “1”. If “1”, the process proceeds to step S579, and if not “1”, the process proceeds to step S585.

  In step S579, it is determined whether or not the second SZ end flag (the flag for managing the end of the second SZ) is OFF. If the second SZ end flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S585, and the second SZ end flag is OFF. In step S580, the above-described third SZ flag lottery is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the third SZ flag lottery has been won (step S581). If it has been won, the process proceeds to step S582, the second SZ end flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S583. The process proceeds to step S583. In this step S583, it is determined whether or not the bonus is not won in the current game. If the bonus is won, the process returns as it is. If the bonus is not won, the process proceeds to step S584 and the second and subsequent second SZ processes ( After resetting the battle G number counter to “4” and performing the above-described SZ battle victory determination lottery A, if winning, the above-described temporary storage processing and battle G number overwriting lottery processing are performed) Return.

  In step S585, it is determined whether or not the second SZ end flag is ON. If the second SZ end flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S586, and the value of the third SZ stock counter is incremented by "1", and then the second SZ end flag is set. Clear (OFF) (step S587), the process proceeds to step S588. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S585 that the second SZ end flag is not ON, the process directly proceeds to step S588. In step S588, the second SZ continuation flag is cleared (OFF), and the process proceeds to step S590, where the above-described AT game mode transition process (see FIG. 47) is performed and the process returns.

  Next, processing at the start of the game mode 12 will be described. The game mode 12 start process is a process that is executed as the above-described game mode start process when the game mode 12 is set. First, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether any of numbers 22 to 25 is selected (step S591). Here, if any of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is selected, the process proceeds to step S592, the above-mentioned privilege navigation flag is set to ON, and the additional buffer in the third SZ (winning in the above-mentioned third SZ reward acquisition lottery) "3" is set in the buffer for storing the value (step S593), the process proceeds to step S594, the above-mentioned privilege level lottery is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if none of the YK numbers 22 to 25 is selected, the process proceeds to step S595, where the third SZ reward acquisition lottery is performed, and the winning value is set in the additional buffer during the third SZ (step S596). The winning value is added to the ATG number counter (step S597), and it is determined whether or not the ATG number is added in the current game (step S598). Here, if there is an addition of the ATG number, the process proceeds to step S599, the additional flag is set to ON, and the process returns. If there is no addition of the ATG number, the process returns as it is.

Next, the process at the end of the game mode 12 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 12 is a process executed as the above-mentioned process at the end of each game mode when the game mode 12 is set. As shown in FIG. 55, first, the third SZG counter It is determined whether or not the value is “0” (step S601). If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S608, the value of the third SZG number counter is decremented by “1”, and the process returns. It progresses to step S602 and it is determined whether the value of the addition buffer in 3rd SZ is "0". Here, if the value of the addition buffer in the third SZ is not “0”, the process returns.
In step S603, it is determined whether the addition flag is ON. If the flag is not ON, "100" is set in the ATG number counter in step S604, and then the process proceeds to step S605. If the ON flag is ON, the process proceeds directly to step S605. In this step S605, the addition flag is cleared (OFF), and then the above-described third SZ continuation flag is cleared (OFF) (step S606), and further, the process proceeds to step S6074 and the above-described AT game mode transition processing (see FIG. 47). To return.

  Next, the process at the end of the game mode 13 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 13 is a process executed as the process at the end of each game mode when the game mode 13-1 or 13-2 is set, as shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not any of the YK numbers 46 to 48 is selected in the current combination determining process (step S611). If any one of the YK numbers 46 to 48 is selected, the process proceeds to step S612 and the above-described discard determination process (see FIG. 29) is performed to determine whether or not the small combination 1 is established. A determination is made (step S613), and if it is established, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is ON (step S614). If the AT flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S615 to perform the above-described small privilege number lottery, and further proceeds to step S616 to perform the above-described small privilege addition process (see FIG. 45B). The process proceeds to S626. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S624 to determine whether or not the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”. If it is greater, the process proceeds to step S615. The process proceeds to S625, and the bonus CZ lottery process (the process of performing the above-described CZ lottery and adding “1” to the value of the CZ stock counter when the prize is won) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S626.

  On the other hand, if none of the YK numbers 46 to 48 is selected in the determination in step S611, the process proceeds to step S617 to determine whether or not the YK number 50 is selected. If the YK number 50 is not selected, the process proceeds to step S626. If the YK number 50 is selected, the process proceeds to step S618 to determine whether the AT flag is ON. If the AT flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S619, where the above-mentioned ATG number is added and a lottery is performed, and the winning value is added to the ATG number counter (step S620), and the process proceeds to step S626. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S621 to determine whether or not the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”. If it is larger, the process proceeds to step S619, and if not larger, the process proceeds to step S622. The value of the advance CZ stock counter is incremented by “1”, the above-mentioned immediate action flag is set to ON (step S623), and then the process proceeds to step S626.

  In step S626, it is determined whether or not the BB operation has ended. If the BB operation has not ended, the process returns. If the BB operation has ended, the process proceeds to step S627 to determine whether or not the AT flag is ON. Here, if the AT flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S628 to set the game mode 6 and further draws by adding the ATG number (step S629), and the winning value is added to the ATG number counter (step S630). Return. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S631 to determine whether or not the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”, and if so, the process proceeds to step S632 to set the game mode 6, and It is determined whether or not the game mode 3 has been set when the bonus is won (step S633). If the game mode 3 is set, the process proceeds to step S634, and the value of the CZ stock counter is incremented by "1" and the process returns. If the game mode 3 is not set, the process returns.

If the value of the privilege number counter is equal to or less than “0” in the determination in step S631, the process proceeds to step S635 to determine whether or not the game mode 3 was set when the bonus was won. Here, if the game mode 3 is set, the game mode 3 is set (step S636), the process further proceeds to step S637, the immediate action flag is cleared (OFF), the process returns, and the game mode 3 is set. If not, the process proceeds to step S638, performs the above-described normal game mode transition process (see FIG. 30), and returns.

Next, the process at the end of the game mode 14 will be described. The process at the end of the game mode 14 is a process that is executed as the process at the end of each game mode when the game mode 14-1, 14-2, or 14-3 is set. First, it is determined whether or not the above-described RB promotion flag is ON (step S641). If the RB promotion flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S642 to perform the above-described discard determination process (see FIG. 29), and further determines whether or not the small combination 1 is established (step S643). If it is established, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is ON (step S644). If the AT flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S645 to perform the above-described small privilege number lottery, and further proceeds to step S646 to perform the above-described small privilege addition process (see FIG. 45B). The process advances to step S661 of 58. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S655 to determine whether or not the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”. If it is larger, the process proceeds to step S645. Advance bonus CZ lottery processing is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S661. If it is determined in step S643 that the small combination 1 has not been established, the process proceeds to step S654, where the all-bell management flag (a flag for managing whether or not the small combination 1 in the RB is continuously established, (Set to ON at the start of the eye) is cleared (OFF), and then the process proceeds to step S661.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S641 that the RB promotion flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S647 to determine whether the game is one of the second to fourth games in the RB. If it is not the 2nd to 4th game, the process proceeds to step S661, and if it is the 2nd to 4th game, the process proceeds to step S649 to perform the discard determination process. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the small role 1 is established (step S650). If established, the process proceeds to step S651 to perform the above-described SZ lottery (when the third SZ is won in the SZ lottery at this time, RB The middle third SZ flag is set to ON), and the process proceeds to step S661. If the small combination 1 is not established in the determination of step S650, the process proceeds to step S654, where the all-bell management flag is cleared (OFF), and then the process proceeds to step S661.

  In step S661, as shown in FIG. 58, it is determined whether or not the RB operation is finished. If the RB operation is not finished, the process returns. If the RB operation is finished, the process proceeds to step S662, and whether or not the RB promotion flag is ON. Determine whether. If the RB promotion flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S663 to set the game mode 6, and the RB promotion flag is cleared (step S664), and it is determined whether the all bell management flag is ON (step S665). ). If the all-bell management flag is ON, the process proceeds directly to step S666. If the all-bell management flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S671 to determine whether or not the third SZ flag during RB is ON. If the third SZ flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S666, and if the third SZ flag during RB is not ON, the process returns. In step S666, the above-described third SZ continuation flag is set to ON, then the process proceeds to step S667 to set "10" in the above-mentioned third SZG number counter, and further, the third SZ flag during RB is cleared (OFF) (step S668). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S669, the above-described freeze flag is set to ON, and the process returns.

On the other hand, if the RB promotion flag is not ON in the determination in step S662, the process proceeds to step S672 to determine whether or not the AT flag is ON. Here, if the AT flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S673 to set the game mode 6 and further draws with the ATG number added (step S674), and the winning value is added to the ATG number counter (step S675). The process proceeds to step S676. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S678 to determine whether or not the value of the privilege number counter is greater than “0”, and if so, the process proceeds to step S679 to set the game mode 6, and It is determined whether or not the game mode 3 has been set when the bonus is won (step S680). If the game mode 3 is set, the process proceeds to step S681 and the value of the CZ stock counter is incremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S676. If the game mode 3 is not set, the process directly proceeds to step S676. Proceed to In step S676, it is determined whether the all-bell management flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S677, and the value of the second SZ stock counter described above is incremented by "1" and returned. To do.

  If it is determined in step S678 that the value of the privilege number counter is “0” or less, the process proceeds to step S682 to determine whether or not the game mode 3 was set at the time of winning the bonus. If the game mode 3 is set, the game mode 3 is set (step S683), and the process proceeds to step S684 to determine whether or not the all-bell management flag is ON. Then, the value of the CZ stock counter described above is incremented by "1" and the process proceeds to step S677. If not ON, the process proceeds directly to step S677. In step S677, the immediate action flag is cleared (OFF), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the game mode 3 is not set in the determination in step S682, the process proceeds to step S687 to determine whether the all bell management flag is ON. If it is ON, the process proceeds to step S688 and the CZ stock counter is set. The value is incremented by “1”, the process proceeds to step S689, the immediate activation flag is set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S690. If it is determined in step S687 that the all-bell management flag is not ON, the process directly proceeds to step S690. In step S690, a normal game mode transition process is performed and the process returns.

  Next, setting change processing will be described. The process at the time of setting change is a process executed when the setting is changed. As shown in FIG. 59, first, the table number lottery is performed (step S701), and then the lottery state transition lottery is performed ( In step S702, the above-described small privilege number lottery is performed (step S703). Thereafter, the winning value in the small privilege number lottery is set in the small privilege number stock counter described above (step S704), and the process proceeds to step S705 where "300" is set in the normal counter and returns.

<Timer interrupt processing>
In this embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by the player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of the reel, etc. Is performed by a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 60, first, an interrupt initial process (register saving, interrupt prohibition, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then it is determined whether or not a power-off is detected. (Step MT12). Here, if a power-off is detected, a power-off process is performed (step MT25). In power-off processing, register saving, stack pointer saving, interrupt status saving, and the like are performed. Also, processing such as holding information related to the combination determination result and information related to the gaming state (including information related to ART) stored in a predetermined storage area, calculation and storage of a checksum, and the like are also performed.

  On the other hand, if power-off is not detected, a process of updating the interrupt counter value (subtracting “1”) is performed (step MT13), and further timer measurement is performed (step MT14). This timer measurement is to perform subtraction or addition processing of a timer value of an arbitrary timer set in the above game progress control processing. Next, the input port is read (step MT15). In reading the input port, signal levels such as game operation signals input to the input port are read and stored, and signal levels are determined.

Next, a reel drive control process for controlling driving of the reels 3a to 3c (acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc.) is performed (step MT16). In this reel drive control process, a reel drive pulse output that indicates the timing for switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the stepping motor according to the reel drive status (stopped, waiting for reel rotation, accelerating, constant speed, decelerating, etc.) Processing such as update of the counter value and acquisition, update, and output of reel drive pulse data for driving the stepping motor is performed. In the next step MT17, it is determined whether or not the reel drive control process has been executed for all the reels. If not, the process returns to step MT16 to perform the reel drive control process again. On the other hand, when it is executed for all reels, a port output process for performing excitation output of reels, hoppers, blockers, etc. is performed (step MT18), and further, a control command for transmitting a control command stored in the control command buffer (CB) is transmitted. Command transmission processing is performed (step MT19).

  Next, proceeding to step MT20, the outer end signal (external signal) data stored in the predetermined storage area is read, and the outer end signal is output. Next, LED display is performed to cause the display lamp to perform predetermined display (step MT21). In this LED display, for example, the following display is executed on the WIN lamp 46j. That is, when no error (excluding E system error) has occurred, the acquisition number “0-9” is displayed based on the above-described management acquisition number, or “1— 6 ”is displayed. Further, when the push order is notified, the navigation number display modes “= 1” to “= 6” are displayed. If an error (excluding an E-system error) has occurred, an error display is executed based on the value of the error number.

  Next, it progresses to step MT22 and error management is performed. In this error management, first, an error check is performed. In this error check, it is determined whether a H0 error has occurred, whether a CE error has occurred, whether a CP error has occurred, whether a CH error has occurred, C0, It is determined whether an error has occurred, whether a C1 error has occurred, whether an E6 error has occurred, whether an E7 error has occurred, and whether an E6 error has occurred. When an E7 error occurs, an error display is performed on the WIN lamp 46j, and processing for stopping the game is performed. When an E-system error occurs, the error can be recovered if the above-described setting change process is executed. If an error has occurred after this error check, an output request set process at the time of error detection for transmitting error information to the sub-control means 200 is performed. After executing this error management process, a process for updating a random number used for a lottery drawing or the like is performed (step MT23), and an interrupt return process (register return, interrupt permission, etc.) is performed (step MT24), and an interrupt return is performed. To do.

  As another control process performed in the main control means 100, there is a main control power-on process. The main control power-on process is a process that is performed when power supply to the main control unit 100 is started (at power-on). A temporary stack pointer is set, a checksum is calculated, checked, and the like. Processing is performed so that power recovery processing can be performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the setting key type switch 83 is turned on. If the setting key type switch 83 is turned on, the process proceeds to the above-described setting change process. On the other hand, when the setting key type switch 83 is not turned on, the stack pointer is restored and the interrupt is activated, and further, information on the result of determining the combination stored in the predetermined storage area when the power is turned off, A game is played based on information relating to the game state.

<Program start processing>
Next, the program start process executed by the sub main control means 200A will be described. As shown in FIG. 61A, the program start process is started when the power is turned on. First, interrupts are prohibited (step U11), and then various initialization processes (initialization of the CPU and RAM) are performed. And checksum calculation) (step U12). Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum value calculated when the power is turned on matches the checksum value calculated and stored when the power is turned off (step U13).

  Here, if the two match, it is determined whether or not the state has been restored from the state in which the power interruption occurred during one command processing of the sub-main loop processing described below (hereinafter referred to as “complete recovery”) ( Step U14) If it is a complete return, interrupt is permitted (Step U15), and the process returns to the one command processing that was being executed when the power was turned off. On the other hand, if it is determined in step U13 that the checksums do not match, the RAM is cleared (step U16), and the process proceeds to the sub main loop process. If it is determined in step U14 that there is no complete return, the process proceeds directly to the sub main loop process.

<Sub-main loop processing>
In the sub main loop process, as shown in FIG. 61B, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step V11), and then the operation of the WDT is started (step V12). Next, an interrupt is permitted (step V13), and processing every 16 ms (monitoring whether the image display device is normally activated, counting the power-on time, and signal data (command) to be transmitted to the image display device are predetermined. Storage in a storage area (command buffer), etc.) (step V14).

  Next, one command processing (processing based on a control command from the main control means 100, an example will be described later) is performed (step V15), and it is determined whether 16 ms (time can be arbitrarily set) has elapsed. (Step V16) If it has not elapsed, the process returns to Step V15. On the other hand, if 16 ms has elapsed, the process returns to step V11.

<Power-off process>
The power-off process shown in FIG. 61 (C) is a process that is started when the sub-main control means 200A detects a power-off. First, WDT is stopped (step W11), and then the program start process is in progress. (Step W12). If the program start processing is not in progress, a checksum is calculated (step W13), and various data (checksum calculation result, address of the executed program, etc.) are saved (held) (step W14). Proceed to step W15. On the other hand, if it is determined in step W12 that the program start process is being performed, the process proceeds to step W15 without performing the processes in steps W13 and W14.

  In Step W15, it is determined whether or not 500 ms (time can be arbitrarily set) has elapsed. Here, if 500 ms has elapsed, the power-off process is terminated. On the other hand, if 500 ms has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not the power has been restored (step W16). If the power is restored, the number of instantaneous interruptions is updated (step W17), the WDT operation is started (step W18), and the process being executed when the power is turned off is returned. On the other hand, if it is determined in step W16 that the power has not been restored, the process returns to step W15.

<Modification>
Hereinafter, the modified mode will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the setting rank is configured with six levels (setting 1 to setting 6), but a configuration other than the six levels is also possible. Here, an aspect when the setting rank is changed to a four-stage configuration (set to 1 to 4) will be described. In this aspect, attention is paid to the following points when the setting rank has a four-stage configuration. First, as a display value (corresponding to “setting value for display”) when the setting rank is displayed on the display (WIN lamp 46j), “1, 2, 5, 6” is discontinuous (partly between). 4 integer values are used. Other integer values (for example, continuous integer values “2 to 5”) can be used as the display value, but the integers “1 to 6” used as the display values of the setting rank of the six-stage configuration are also available. Among the numerical values, “1” and “6” are considered to be display values in consideration of the fact that they are conventional numerical values that are important for the game store or the player in measuring the game play rate. To be included.

  Next, four consecutive integer values “1 to 4” are used as management setting values for managing the setting rank. As the management setting value, four integer values “1, 2, 5, 6” may be used as in the display value. In this case, however, the management setting value is set according to the number of times the setting change switch is operated. Since a new process for updating the value irregularly as 1 → 2 → 5 → 6 is required, the processing load increases. In addition, it is also considered to use a role lottery program corresponding to the set rank of the six-stage configuration used in the above-described embodiment. That is, in this role lottery program, it is assumed that there are storage areas corresponding to the role lottery table when the management setting value is “3” and the role lottery table when the management setting value is “4”. Therefore, if this role lottery program is used when the numerical values of “1, 2, 5, 6” are used as the management setting values, the management setting values that are not actually used are “3, It is necessary to use a storage area corresponding to the role lottery table at the time of “4”. If a numerical value of “1 to 4” is used as the management setting value, it is not necessary to provide such a useless storage area.

  As described above, in this aspect, the display value of the setting rank uses an integer value of an irregular arrangement of “1, 2, 5, 6”, while the management setting value is “1-4” continuously. An integer value is used. In order to cope with this, this aspect includes three display data tables C1, C2, and C3 shown in FIG. The display data table C1 stores display data of each English character for error display, and is composed of storage areas from ROM addresses “8000H” to “8004H”. The display data table C2 stores display data of numerical values for display of the number of game medals acquired, error display, and push order display, and display data of “=” for push order display. The ROM address “8005H” is stored. ”To“ 800FH ”. The display data table C3 stores display data of each numerical value for setting rank display, and includes a storage area from ROM addresses “8010H” to “8013H”.

  The display data tables C1 and C2 have the same configuration as the display data tables A1 and A2 described above, and the display of the number of acquired game medals, error display, and push order display are described in the above embodiment. In the same manner as described above, a predetermined address of these display data tables C1 and C2 is accessed, and the display data stored therein is output to the display. A feature of this embodiment is that a display data table C3 for storing display data for setting rank display is separately provided. When setting rank display is performed, a predetermined address of the display data table C3 is accessed. The display data stored there is output to a display. Display data “1”, “2”, “5”, and “6” are stored in the four addresses “8010H”, “8011H”, “8012H”, and “8013H” of the display data table C3, respectively. .

  The access position to the display data table C3 is defined according to the management setting value in the lamp display program. Specifically, when the management set value is “1”, the display data “1” stored in the first address (head address) “8010H” of the display data table C3 is displayed. If the management set value is “2”, the second address “8011H” is accessed and the display data “2” stored therein is output to the display. Similarly, when the management setting value is “3”, the third address “8012H” is accessed and the display data “5” stored therein is output to the display unit, and the management setting value is “4”. ", The fourth address" 8013H "is accessed and the display data" 6 "stored therein is output to the display. That is, in the display data table C3, when the management setting value is “2”, the display data value (display setting value) is “2”, and the management setting value is “3” (= 2 + 1). The setting value for display at a certain time satisfies the correspondence relationship of “5” (= 2 + 3).

As described above, in this aspect, by providing the display data table C3, the access position to the display data table C3 based on the management setting value is set to the management setting value “m” (m is an arbitrary value of 1 to 4). (Integer) can be defined by a fixed correspondence such that the “m” -th address of the display data table C3 is accessed, so that the processing procedure can be simplified and the processing load can be reduced. It becomes possible. On the other hand, when setting rank display is performed using the display data table C2, if the management set value is “j” (j is 1 or 2), the display data table C2 is assigned to the “j + 1” th address. If the management setting value is “k” (k is 3 or 4), the “j + 3” -th address of the display data table C2 is accessed. Therefore, the processing procedure becomes complicated and the processing load increases.

  As another example, an integer value of “1 to 4” is used as the management setting value, and three integer values “1, 2, 5, F” and one English character are used as the display values of the setting rank. You may make it use a character. An English letter (other English letters such as “H” in addition to “F” are also used) is commonly used as a symbol representing the highest set rank, like the numerical value “6”. When the English character “F” is used as the display value of the set rank, it is possible to cope by storing the display data “F” in the address “8013H” of the display data table C3, but the address “ The display data “F” is also stored in “8033H”. Therefore, two display data tables D1 and D2 as shown in FIG. 62 (B) may be provided. The display data table D2 has the same configuration as the display data table C2. On the other hand, the display data table D1 corresponds to a combination of the display data tables C1 and C2, but the display data “F” stored at the address “8003H” is commonly used for setting rank display and error display. It is configured as follows. As a result, the amount of data stored as display data can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the priority order of the setting of the first SZ, the second SZ, and the third SZ is high in the order of 3SZ> 2SZ> first SZ. However, other priority orders may be used. . For example, when both the second SZ and the third SZ can be set, the second SZ can be set first with priority given to the player while notifying (suggesting) that the third SZ can be set. Can be mentioned. In this case, the player can enjoy the game in the second SZ while expecting the third SZ having a higher advantage than the second SZ to be set, so that the interest of the game can be improved. It becomes.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the first PRG area and the second PRG area are set in the ROM (ROM 62 in FIG. 2) of the main control means (PRG is an abbreviation of a program). The first PRG area stores a control program (such as a role determination process and a reel control program) related to the progress of a normal game, and data (such as a role lottery table and a symbol stop table) used in the control program. It is an area. The second PRG area is an area for storing a control program for preventing fraud, a control program for type testing (such as a program for transmitting a test signal), and data used in the control program. In the second PRG area, there is a control program for displaying the proportion of special items (a numerical value indicating how much the special combination is established) on the display (WIN lamp 46j, etc.), or an error if the setting is not changed. Control program for displaying the above-mentioned E-system error that cannot be cleared on the display (display control of E-system error is not performed in the above-described timer interrupt processing. ← Interrupt disabled when an E-system error occurs May be stored. In this case, the display data table storing the display data for displaying the accessory ratio and the display data table storing the display data for displaying the E-system error may also be provided in the second PRG region.

In the above-described embodiment, the value of the effect group number associated with one YK number is set to be constant regardless of the set game mode. Depending on the difference (for example, when the non-AT game mode is set and when the AT game mode is set), the value of the effect group number associated with a certain YK number is changed. You may do it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the command is transmitted by the serial communication method. However, as described above, the command may be transmitted by the parallel communication method. However, in the case of the parallel communication method, communication is possible even if any one of the plurality of communication lines is disconnected, so that erroneous information may be transmitted. Therefore, when the parallel communication method is used, a predetermined command (for example, “00000101B”) is transmitted at the start of each game (for example, when the start lever is operated), and the end of each game (for example, all When the operation is stopped), a predetermined command and a command in which “0” and “1” of each bit are reversed (for example, “11111010B”) are transmitted, and it is determined whether or not the disconnection is caused by the result of these logical operations You may make it do.

  In the above embodiment, when the sub-control means does not receive the navigation number information or when there is no pressing order to be notified preferentially, the sub-control means produces an effect transmitted from the main control means. You may make it alert | report a pushing order based on a group number. Further, the above-described embodiments and aspects of each modified example can be used in appropriate combination.

  Conventionally, the probability of winning various lotteries (in the example of the above embodiment, CZ lottery, CZ determination lottery A and B, lottery other than the role lottery such as SZ lottery, etc.) in the example of the embodiment) However, if the winning probability (numerical value) of each lottery is stored in the ROM for each set rank, there is a possibility that the storage capacity of the ROM in the main control means is insufficient. Also, in the market, most slot machines are set at a low rank, and there are some complaints such as not winning the lottery. Therefore, the winning probabilities (numbers) of various lotteries may not be stored in the ROM for each set rank (that is, the set rank may not be referred to during the lottery). When a YK number or YYK number whose winning probability does not change according to the set rank is selected, various lotteries are performed, and when a YK number or YYK number whose winning probability changes according to the set rank is selected. May not perform various lotteries.

  In the above embodiment, in the normal BB, AT BB, normal RB, AT RB, and specific RB game modes, either “900” or “300” is set in the normal counter by lottery while the setting is changed. When the operation is performed, “300” is set in the normal counter. After changing the setting, the value of the normal counter is set to “300”, which is designed to correspond to the case where a normal player can play about 30G per 1,000 yen when playing a game. Is. In other words, after the setting is changed, the AT is set if the player consumes approximately 10,000 yen and digests the “300” game, so that the player is less likely to feel uncomfortable.

  The timing at which the normal counter reaches the predetermined value (“900” or “300”) can be set in various ways, but AT may be started at the timing at which the normal counter reaches the predetermined value. The AT may be started again at any timing after one game and after 17 games as a result of reaching. When the number of games is determined anew because the predetermined value has been reached, a predetermined precursor effect (effect indicating whether or not an AT or special role has been won) or a continuous effect may be performed.

In the description of the above embodiment, the priority order of the game modes 10, 11, and 12 is described. However, during the game mode 11, the game in which the second SZ end flag is set to ON or the second SZ end flag is set to ON. In the game from the start to the game mode 12, if a special role is won, priority is given to the establishment of the special role and the transition to the game mode 12 is restricted. You may make it transfer to game mode 12 on the condition that it transfered to RT2. Since RT0 and RT1 are designed to have a lower probability of winning a re-gamer than RT2 or RT3, if the player transitions to the game mode 12 while staying at RT0 or RT1, the player decreases the number of game medals. The game will be advanced while letting it go. In that case, even if the number of ATGs can be expected to increase, the number of game medals must be reduced and the game must be performed, so that the player is likely to feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it is desirable to shift to the game mode 12 when the RT state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high is shifted.

  In the description of the above-described embodiment, the image effect (effect for determining victory or defeat in battle in the CZ battle effect, hereinafter referred to as “determination effect”) performed in the game mode 5 has been described. It may be executed as a continuous production spanning. In that case, the number of games for which the determination effect is executed may be determined by lottery or the like, and the correspondence may be changed according to the number of games and the winning combination. For example, when a predetermined number of games is determined and a predetermined game player is won, push order navigation is executed, and when push order navigation is executed, AT determination or bonus determination may be performed. Can be mentioned. Moreover, you may make it perform such a determination effect also in game mode 10-12.

  In the above-described embodiment, the manner in which the push order navigation is executed has been described. However, the push position navigation for notifying the push position (stop switch operation timing) may be executed. When the push position navigation is executed, for example, by executing the push position navigation for establishing the special role being won in the bonus inside, it is possible to shift to the bonus state at an early stage. It is possible to avoid the situation where the state is prolonged and the player greatly reduces the number of game medals.

1 slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c reel 25 start lever 26a, 26b, 26c stop switch 60 main control board 70 sub control board 70A sub main control board 70B sub sub control board 100 main control means 200 sub control means 200A sub main control means 200B Sub-sub control means

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Display control means for referring to display data stored in the data table and displaying information according to the referenced display data on the display;
A management setting value control means for controlling a management setting value for managing the setting rank of the role lottery probability,
The first data table that stores display data that is referred to when the display setting value corresponding to the setting rank is displayed on the display is a display that is referred to when the number of game media acquired is displayed on the display. Provided separately from the second data table storing data,
Among each numerical value used as the management setting value and each numerical value displayed as the display setting value, the display setting value when the management setting value is X is Y (X and Y are non-negative) It is an integer), and when the setting value for management is X + α (α is an integer of 1 or more), the display setting value is Y + β (β is an integer of 2 or more). A featured slot machine.

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