JP6659941B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The invention described in the present specification (hereinafter referred to as "the present invention") includes a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and determines whether or not a prize is won based on a combination of the symbols displayed when the reels are stopped. Related to slot machines.

  In general, a slot machine generally controls the progress of a game using reels (for example, control of reel driving, control of winning combination determination (lottery selection), control of receiving and paying out game media such as game medals, and probability of determining a winning combination. A main control board (main control means) for performing a game state transition control between a plurality of game states having different game states, etc., and various effects (image display devices) for the purpose of improving the interest of the game according to the game situation. And a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling image effects and sound effects by a speaker device, and information transmission between the two substrates is performed only in one direction from the main control substrate to the sub-control substrate. It has become possible.

  In a slot machine, generally, an activated line is set by inserting a prescribed number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting of a start lever is performed by a player, so that a winning combination determination process is started. Any game combination (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as “combination”) or loss is determined, and thereafter, a plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels have started to rotate, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is enabled, and the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel, whereby each reel is stopped. Are sequentially stopped.

  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 an arbitrary timing within a predetermined time (usually a time during which a maximum of five symbols can be moved) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. The combination determined (winned) (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “permitted combination”) determined by the determination process is formed as much as possible (the combination of symbols constituting the combination (corresponding symbol) is stopped and displayed on the activated line) In addition, a combination not determined (not won) by the combination determination processing is not established (the corresponding symbol is not stopped and displayed on the activated line).

  In general, in a slot machine, a replaying role (a role in which a game medium cannot be acquired even if established, but a player can perform the next game without inserting a new game medium) or a small role ( In addition to a normal role called a role (winning role) that enables the acquisition of a predetermined number of game media when established, special game conditions (for example, the probability of determining a predetermined small role (winning probability)) Special role is provided, which is referred to as a bonus role that triggers the setting of “higher than”. Usually, only a small number of constituent symbols of the symbol combination defining such special combination are arranged on each reel.

  For this reason, even when the special combination is determined (winned), the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel at the timing when the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while determining the symbol to be rotated and displayed. If such an operation cannot be performed (hereinafter, referred to as "eye pressing"), it is difficult to establish a special role. However, if the special role has been determined but it cannot be established, information indicating that the special role has been determined is carried over to the next game (hereinafter, referred to as " Also referred to as “special role winning carryover”, “special role winning carryover”, etc.), even if the player is not good at pushing, the opportunity to establish the determined special role is secured.

  Further, in the conventional slot machine, the determination probability (winning probability) of the replaying role (replaying role) is changed from that in the normal gaming state (it may be changed to be higher or lower), A game state called RT (replay time) is provided, and a transition is made to RT when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed during a normal game state). What is done is generally known. The transition between a plurality of game states including the RT is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the probability of determining a winning combination (re-gaming combination).

  On the other hand, an effect period (effect state) called AT (assist time) for notifying information that allows a player to play a game in an advantageous manner is set, and a predetermined notification effect (assist effect) is performed within this effect period. The RT in which such AT is set is generally called ART (Assist Replay Time). As an assist effect performed during the AT, for example, when a small role that enables the acquisition of game media is determined (winned), the fact is notified or the determined small role is established (corresponding to An operation mode of a stop switch (an operation order (hereinafter, referred to as a “push order”) indicating the order in which a plurality of stop switches are to be operated, which is required for displaying a symbol on an active line in a stopped state) And a stop switch for notifying an operation position (hereinafter, referred to as a “push position”) indicating what rotation position the reel should be operated in, and the like.

  Also, when a special role is established or an AT is set, a signal indicating that is sent to an external device such as a history display device or a management computer (a hall computer) installed in a game arcade (hall). (Hereinafter, such an output signal is referred to as an "outside signal" as appropriate), and based on the outboard signal, the history of the number of times the special role is established and the number of times the AT is set is grasped and displayed to the player. It is also widely used to manage the ratio of the number of paid out game media to the number of inserted game media (payout rate).

  Also, there is known a conventional slot machine that sets a state in which execution of a predetermined control process relating to the progress of a game is delayed for a predetermined time (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “freeze”). This freeze is set in the main control board when, for example, indicating that an advantageous state has occurred for the player, thereby increasing the player's expectation that the advantageous state has occurred. Often used for the purpose of enhancing interest. In addition, when such a freeze is set, an effect of driving the reel in a special mode (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “reel effect at the time of freeze”) is executed, or a reel is executed as in a normal game in a slot machine. Of the game (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “pseudo game effect”) performed by driving the game.

  In a conventional slot machine, generally, a main control process (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “AT or the like control process”) necessary for notifying an operation mode of the above-described stop switch is exclusively performed by a sub-control unit (sub-control board). ). For example, control processing such as managing the setting time of the AT, determining the operation mode to be notified, and determining the mode of the assist effect when notifying the operation mode is performed by the sub-control unit, and the main control unit. It is general that the (main control board) does not directly participate in these. In the slot machine having such a configuration, the main control means cannot directly know whether or not the AT is set or whether or not the operation mode is actually notified (the main control means cannot control the main control means). No information is transmitted to the means). Therefore, when the role that is established only when the stop switch is operated in the predetermined pressing order is continuously established a predetermined number of times, the main control unit sets the AT by the sub-control unit, and the notification of the pressing order is performed. There is also known a slot machine that is determined to exist (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

  However, even in such a configuration, there is a difference of about several games between the timing at which the AT is actually set by the sub control means and the timing at which the main control means can determine that the AT has been set. Will happen. Further, the judgment by the main control means is merely an estimation based on the pressing order executed by the player when the predetermined combination is won, and is not 100% reliable. Under such circumstances, it is conceivable that the main control means performs the control processing relating to the AT and the like (notification of the operation mode).

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  However, when the control processing relating to the AT or the like is performed by the main control means, there is a concern that the processing load on the main control means will increase. That is, the main control processing related to the AT and the like, such as the setting management of the effect state of the AT and the like, the determination of the operation mode to be notified, and the notification of the determined operation mode (particularly when the notification is performed using the image display device) are mainly performed. When the control unit performs the processing, the processing load on the main control unit may be excessive. Therefore, when the control processing relating to the AT or the like is performed by the main control means, it is an issue to suppress an increase in the processing load on the main control means.

  On the other hand, the main control means controls the setting management of the production state of the AT or the like and the determination of the operation mode to be notified, and the sub-control means controls the notification of the determined operation mode. It is also conceivable to suppress an increase in the processing load on the main control means. However, in this case, it is necessary to transmit information indicating that the AT has been set, information indicating what operation mode should be notified, and the like from the main control unit to the sub-control unit. It is feared that information may not be transmitted correctly. For example, if the information indicating the operation mode of the stop switch is not correctly transmitted due to the influence of noise or the like, the operation mode is not correctly notified by the sub-control means, and the player may be disadvantaged. For this reason, it can be said that it is preferable that the main control unit also notifies the operation mode by a method that does not excessively increase the processing load. Further, in the case where the operation mode is notified by the main control means, there is a possibility that the game performance may be impaired unless the timing of the notification is considered.

  Also, the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub control means is illegally accessed, and illegal information indicating that the AT has been set is transmitted to the sub control means even though the AT is not actually set. In addition, there is a possibility that an illegal act such as performing the illegal operation or extracting information indicating the operation mode is performed, and a person who performs such an illegal act may obtain an unfair advantage. As described above, when the control processing relating to the AT or the like is performed by the main control means, it is necessary to ensure that information indicating the operation mode is transmitted to the sub control means and the player, and The need to take all measures is another challenge.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a slot machine capable of notifying the operation mode at a timing that does not impair playability while causing the main control unit to notify the operation mode of the stop switch. The purpose is to provide.

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 slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch operated to rotate the reel, and a plurality of stop switches operated to stop the reel. , Main control means, and assist effect management means for managing execution of an assist effect that supports an operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous to a player, wherein the main control means controls a plurality of effect states. Effect state control means, lottery means for selecting winning lottery result information, reel control means for controlling the reels, freeze control means for controlling the execution of a freeze to delay the game, the lottery result information as a specific lottery result information, and a low predetermined lottery result information than the probability to be elected the specific lottery result information, the specific lottery result information Fine predetermined lottery result information is the lottery result information that can not be carryover lottery result information after the next game, the reel control means, in the game of the specific lottery result information is selected by said selecting means, wherein the stop switch A specific symbol combination can be stopped and displayed based on being operated in a specific operation mode, a predetermined symbol combination can be stopped and displayed based on being operated in a predetermined operation mode, and the freeze control means includes: In the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected, in the game in which the predetermined lottery result information is selected, whether to execute a predetermined freeze is determined, and when the execution of the predetermined freeze is determined, in the game being capable of performing the predetermined freezing, the assist effect management means, predetermined by the presentation condition control means In the situation where the specific lottery result information is selected in a situation where the predetermined lottery result information is selected under the situation where the predetermined freezing is performed, the assist effect is executed after the end of the predetermined freezing, If the predetermined freeze is not executed in the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected under the situation where the predetermined effect state is controlled, the assist effect is executed based on the operation of the start switch. The probability that the predetermined freeze is executed is higher in a game in which the predetermined lottery result information is selected than in a game in which the specific lottery result information is selected.

The reference slot machine includes a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3a, 3b, 3c) provided with a plurality of types of symbols, and a plurality of stop switches (for example, stop switches 26a, 26b) operated to stop the reels. , 26c) and main control means, wherein the main control means controls a plurality of effect states (for example, main modes 1 to 4), and an effect state control means (for example, main mode control means 116). Of lottery result information (for example, a combination determination result number) (for example, combination determination means 132), a reel control means for controlling a reel, and an operation mode (for example, a pressing order) of a stop switch. Notification control means (for example, main-side pressing order management means 139); and freeze control means for controlling execution of a freeze for delaying a game. The result information includes specific lottery result information (for example, combination determination result numbers 22 to 27), and the reel control means determines whether the stop switch is operated by a specific operation in the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected by the lottery means. A specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol corresponding to any one of the small wins 1 to 3) can be stopped and displayed based on the operation in the mode (for example, the correct answer pressing order), and a predetermined operation mode (for example, an incorrect answer) A predetermined symbol combination (for example, a symbol corresponding to one small combination) can be stopped and displayed based on the operation in the order of pressing), and the freeze control means includes a start switch in the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected. A predetermined freeze (for example, Freeze A or B) can be executed by the operation of (1), and the notification control means causes the effect state control means to perform a predetermined effect state (for example, If the predetermined freeze is executed in a game in which the specific lottery result information is selected in a situation where the mode is controlled to the in mode 4), the operation mode of the stop switch is set after the end of the predetermined freeze. Notify, under the situation where the predetermined production state is controlled, in the game where the specific lottery result information is selected, if the predetermined freeze is not executed, the stop switch based on the operation of the start switch The operation mode is reported.

  According to the slot machine of such an aspect, the main control means includes the notification control means, so that the operation mode of the stop switch can be notified by the main control means. Further, the slot machine of the above aspect can execute a predetermined freeze triggered by the operation of the start switch in the game in which the specific lottery result information has been selected, and under a situation where the predetermined lottery state is controlled. Then, in the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected, the operation mode of the stop switch can be notified. This notification of the operation mode of the stop switch can be executed in response to the operation of the start switch when the freeze is executed, but in this case, the operation of the stop switch is performed before or during the execution of the freeze. Since the mode is notified, there is a possibility that the game performance of the freeze (the operation of the stop switch by the player is not effectively received, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation) may be impaired. In particular, when the predetermined freeze may be executed even in a game in which lottery result information that does not need to notify the operation mode of the stop switch is selected, the operation of the stop switch is performed before or during execution of the freeze. When the mode is notified, the player will know before the end of the freeze that the lottery result information for which the operation mode of the stop switch needs to be notified has been selected.

  In the slot machine of the above aspect, when the predetermined freeze is executed, the operation mode of the stop switch is notified after the end of the predetermined freeze, so that the playability of the freeze is not impaired. Further, in the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected, when the predetermined freeze is not executed, the operation mode of the stop switch is notified based on the operation of the start switch, so that the operation of the stop switch can be accepted (reel). It is possible to notify the operation mode of the stop switch before (at the time when the motor starts to rotate and becomes a constant speed rotation state).

  According to the slot machine, the operation mode of the stop switch can be notified by the main control means, and the operation mode can be notified at a timing that does not impair the game performance.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels of the slot machine. It is a figure showing the type-1 of the game combination in the said slot machine. It is a figure showing the type-2 of the game combination in the said slot machine. It is a figure showing the type-3 of the gaming combination in the said slot machine. It is a figure which shows (A) the kind of game combination-4 in the said slot machine, and (B) specific symbol. It is a figure showing a winning combination lottery table (re-gaming combination / winning combination-1) in the slot machine. It is a figure showing a winning combination lottery table (re-playing award / winning combination-2) in the slot machine. It is a figure showing a winning combination lottery table (replay game winning combination-winning combination-3) in the slot machine. It is a figure showing the (A) combination lottery table (special combination), (B) combination determination result number for mask processing, and (C) combination determination group number-combination determination result number correspondence table in the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a block diagram conceptually showing functions of the slot machine. It is a diagram showing a relationship between each RT gaming state in the slot machine. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a relationship between main modes in the slot machine. (A) High-accuracy mode shift lottery, (B) AT lottery, (C) AT precursor G number lottery, (D) CZ lottery, (E) CZ G number lottery performed by the main control means of the slot machine. F) Push order lottery (9 choices), (G) Addition lottery A, (H) Addition lottery B, (I) Push order game lottery, (J) 6 choice navigation lottery A, (K) Special zone shift lottery , (L) Freeze lottery A, (M) Freeze lottery B, (N) Mode shift lottery, and (O) Push order lottery (6 choices). FIG. 14 shows a pressing order number-pressing order-combination determination result number correspondence table in the slot machine. The display mode of the main-side pressing order indicator in the slot machine ((A) a mode in which the pressing order number 5 is displayed with ten numbers, (B) a mode in which the pressing order number 12 is displayed with ten numbers, and (C) a mode in which the pressing order number 12 is displayed. A mode in which the pressing order number 8 (push order bell) is displayed, a mode in which (D) 10 numbers display the pressing order number 8 (push order replay), a mode in which (E) 10 numbers display the combination determination result number 45, It is a figure which shows (F) aspect which displays two numbers. It is a diagram showing (A) a main side pressing order display using four lamps and (B) a pressing order number-display pattern number-display pattern correspondence table in the slot machine. It is a figure showing the outline of the processing of the information of the pressing order number and the information of the combination determination result number in the slot machine ((A) when mask processing is not performed, (B) when mask processing is performed). It is a figure which shows the outline of (A) 6 selection navigation lottery B performed by the sub control means of the said slot machine, (B) pushing order lottery A, (C) pushing order lottery B, (D) pushing order lottery C. It is a diagram showing a timing ((A) basic timing chart (when no freeze is set) and (B) basic timing chart (when setting a freeze) of the pressing order notification in the slot machine. Another example of the timing of notifying the pressing order in the slot machine ((A) a modified example of the basic timing chart (when setting a freeze), (B) another modified example of the basic timing chart (when setting a freeze)) is shown. FIG. It is a diagram showing (A) a push order notification start timing, (B) a push order notification start timing (change example), and (C) a push order notification start timing (another change example) in the slot machine. (A) game control processing, (B) game start processing, (C) control command set 1, (D) control command set 2, (E) automatic bet processing, and (F) bet-related processing in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows a flow. (A) game medal management processing, (B) accepted game medal processing, (C) stored number addition processing, (D) bet number addition processing, (E) stored bet processing, (F) stored number subtraction processing in the slot machine. 5 is a flowchart showing each flow. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) winning combination determination processing, (B) AT control processing, (C) non-AT processing, (D) CZ processing, and (E) normal processing in the slot machine. (A) Combination processing result number 2 processing, (B) Combination decision result number 3-8 processing, (D) Combination decision result number 3-8 processing in the above slot machine It is a flowchart which shows each flow of the example of a change of (E) AT lottery process, and (F) the process during AT. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) AT preparation process, (B) non-RT processing, (C) RT1 processing, and (D) common processing 1 in the slot machine. (A) RT2 processing, (B) RT3 processing A, (C) RT4 processing A, (D) specialization zone processing, (E) specialization zone addition processing, (F) RT3 processing in the above slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of process B and (G) RT4 middle process B. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) special zone preparation processing, (B) AT processing, (C) non-RTAT processing, and (D) common processing 2 in the slot machine. (A) Combination processing result number 21 processing, (B) Combination decision result number 22-27 processing, (D) Combination determination result number 22-27 processing in the slot machine It is a flowchart which shows each example of the example of a change of (E) combination determination result number 28-30 processing, the modification of (F) combination determination result number 28-30 processing, and (G) specialization zone transfer lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) RT1AT middle processing, (B) RT2AT middle processing, (D) RT3AT middle processing, (E) RT4AT middle processing in the said slot machine. (A) Freeze control process, (B) Push order display process, (C) Modification example of push order display process, (D) Push order number / combination determination result number transmission process, (E) Mask process in the slot machine It is a flowchart which shows each flow. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) reel stop management processing and (B) stop display symbol determination processing in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) game medal payout processing, (B) payout storage processing, (C) payout number addition processing, (D) hopper payout processing, and (E) game end processing in the slot machine. Flow chart showing each flow of (A) main mode transition processing, (B) mode transition processing 1, (C) AT precursor preparation processing 1, (D) CZ preparation processing, and (E) mode transition processing 2 in the slot machine. It is. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) AT precursor preparation processing 2, (B) mode transition processing 3, and (C) mode transition processing 4 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) RT transfer processing, (B) common processing 4, (C) RT transfer processing 1, and (D) RT transfer processing 2 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) RT transfer processing 3, (B) RT transfer processing 4, (C) RT transfer processing 5, and (D) RT transfer processing 6 in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) timer interrupt processing (main) and (B) reel drive control processing in the said slot machine. In the slot machine, (A) reel drive control processing, (B) reel drive pulse update processing, (C) reel drive pulse data acquisition processing, (D) reel drive pulse set processing, and (E) control command transmission processing It is a flowchart which shows each flow. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) program start processing in the said slot machine, (B) sub main loop processing, and (C) power-off processing. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) 1 command processing in the said slot machine, and (B) the processing at the time of a start lever. (A) Modification example of the processing at the time of the start lever in the slot machine, (B) processing at the time of receiving the first body stop, (C) processing at the time of receiving the second body stop, (D) third time body stop It is a flowchart which shows each flow of a process at the time of reception. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) freeze control processing A, (B) freeze lottery processing A, (C) dummy command set processing, and (D) freeze execution processing A in the said slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows each flow of (A) game control processing, (B) freeze lottery processing B, and (C) freeze execution processing B in the said slot machine. It is a diagram showing (A) a pushing order number-push order-AT flag correspondence table 1 and (B) a pushing order number-push order-AT flag correspondence table 2 in the slot machine.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the “combination determination process” refers to a combination of a plurality of combination determination result numbers that are set in advance (consisting of one or a plurality of game combinations or losing (excluding when losing is not set)). This means a selection action such as a lottery executed 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 formed in the game in which the combination determination result number is selected (hereinafter, referred to as “permitted combinations”, “winning combinations”, and the like). Is defined.

  In addition, the term “established” in the case of describing “acquired award” and “established award” refers to the award corresponding to the selected award determination result number (the award with a payout of a gaming medal ( A symbol combination (corresponding symbol) constituting a winning combination such as a small combination) or a gaming combination without payout (re-gaming combination or special combination) is determined in a predetermined stop mode (for example, on an activated line described later). This is used as a concept to indicate that the information is displayed in a manner similar to that shown in FIG. However, as for the timing of establishment, for example, when a reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game can be stopped and displayed on the activated line, or the corresponding symbol of the game is stopped on the activated line Appropriate timing can be set, such as the time when it is displayed, the time when the slot machine identifies that the corresponding symbol of the gaming machine has been stopped and displayed on the activated line, or the time when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

  Further, in the following description, among the game medals inserted by the player into the medal insertion slot 21 described later (operation for performing care) and credited (stored) game medals, a prescribed number required for performing the game. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for providing the gaming medal for a game is generally referred to as a betting operation. The bet operation, the pressing operation of the stored medal clearing switch 24, the tilting operation of the start lever 25, the pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c, and the pressing operation of the reject switch 27 by the player are collectively referred to. This is called a game operation. In general, the term “insertion” in a slot machine refers to a case where a game medal is used to mean “put in a slot machine”, and a case where a game medal is used to mean “provide for a game”. There is. In the following description, the term “insert” is basically used in the former meaning, and the term “bet” is used in the latter meaning.

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

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

  In the following description, “freeze” refers to a state in which the execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a fixed time (for example, 20 seconds). In the present embodiment, in a freeze control process to be described later, when a combination determination number 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selection) described later is selected or when a combination determination number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected, lottery is performed. A freeze (freeze A or freeze B) may be set. While the freeze is set, the game operation by the player is not effectively accepted.

  In the following description, "reel effect" refers to an effect performed using each reel. In the present embodiment, when a freeze is set, during the freeze, after each reel rotates in a predetermined manner (for example, reverse rotation), a reel effect in which a predetermined stop manner is displayed is performed. Has become. When a reel effect (for example, freeze B) that changes the relative position between the reels before the start of rotation is performed, after the reel effect ends, when the reels are started to rotate for a game, Reel control processing (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “random delay processing”) for changing the timing of the rotation start or changing the acceleration state is performed.

<< 1st Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, a basic configuration of the slot machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
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As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 that is attached to the front surface of a main body housing so as to be openable and closable. The upper panel assembly 10, the middle panel assembly 20, the lower panel assembly 30, and the pan assembly 40 are mounted.

  At the center of the upper panel assembly 10, a display screen 11a of an image display device 11 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the back side thereof is disposed so as to face forward, and at the periphery thereof, a first screen is provided. An effect lamp 12, second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged. Further, a pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are arranged on the lower left and right sides of the display screen 11a.

At the center of the middle panel assembly 20, there is provided a display window W facing the surfaces of three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main body housing. Is a medal slot 21 for inserting game medals, a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within a credited range, and once a maximum number of game medals (for example, three) are allowed. MAX-BET switch 23 for betting on, a medal clearing switch 24 for paying out credited game medals (also simply referred to as a "clearing switch 24"), and when starting rotation of all reels 3a, 3b, 3c. A start lever (start switch) 25 to be operated, and three stop switches 26a for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, 6b, 26c (the left stop switch 26a in the figure 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 the medal insertion slot 21 A reject switch 27 and the like are provided for returning the game medals that have stayed and stayed.

  The inside of the medal insertion slot 21 includes a receiving passage (passing to a hopper 50 described later) through which the inserted game medals pass when the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and a case where the inserted game medals are not accepted. It branches into a return passage (which leads to a game medal payout port 41 described later) through which the game medal passes, and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 to the reception passage during a period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and is inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 during other periods. In order to guide the game medals to the return passage, the reception 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 ON state of the blocker 48 indicates a state in which the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 are guided to the receiving passage (a state where game medals can be received), and the OFF state of the blocker 48 indicates that the medals are inserted. This indicates a state where the game medals inserted into the mouth 21 are guided to the return passage (game medals cannot be accepted).

  Further, inside the medal insertion slot 21, three inserted medal sensors 28a, 28b, 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 insertion slot 21, and is located upstream of a position where the blocker 48 is installed on a passage along which the inserted game medal flows. It is installed in a position. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that a game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to the receiving passage and is effectively received, and is located downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed (described later). (Close to the hopper 50). The inserted medal sensor 28c detects that a game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 has passed through a branch portion between the receiving passage and the return passage, and the vicinity of the branch portion (the position where the blocker 48 is installed). (A position closer to the inserted medal sensor 28b).

  When 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 insertion slot 21 and the inserted game medal has been effectively accepted. 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 insertion slot 21, but the inserted game medal is effectively accepted. Means it was returned without

  The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a to 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, that is, a total of nine symbols are displayed so as to be visible to the player. The display window W is provided with a pay line 29 that horizontally connects the middle symbol display areas of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c. The winning line 29 is a winning line activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals, and the presence or absence of a gaming combination is determined by a symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated winning line 29. It is configured to be. Hereinafter, the activated pay line 29 will be appropriately referred to as an “effective line 29”.

The slot machine 1 is provided with various display lamps, such as LED lamps. In the present embodiment, as display lamps, a MAX-BET switch display lamp 46a, a BET number display lamp 46b, an insertable 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 in a situation where a game medal can be bet, and is arranged 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 part 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 betted game medals, and is a 1-BET display lamp that is lit when one betted game medal is provided. 46bA, a 2-BET display lamp 46bB that is turned on when there are two sheets, and a MAX-BET display lamp 46bC that is turned on when there are three sheets. The insertion possible display lamp 46c is lit when a game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d is lit when the start lever 25 can be operated to start the game. Is what is done. The re-game display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-game combination described later is established in an arbitrary game (especially in the main game), and a game medal is automatically bet by an automatic bet process described later in the next game. Things.

  The status display lamp 46f is turned on, for example, when an AT described later is set, and is turned off when the operation is finished. The count display lamp 46g is turned on when an AT flag described later is turned on. , The initial value of the number of AT games ("50") is displayed, and thereafter, the display value of the number of AT games is reduced by one, and when the additional number of AT games is determined, the additional number is added. Is displayed. The stored number display lamp 46h (hereinafter also referred to as “CRE lamp 46h”) is for displaying the number of stored (credited) game medals in seven segments, and the number-of-payouts display lamp 46j (hereinafter also referred to as “WIN lamp 46j”). ) Indicates the number of game medals to be paid out when a small combination described later is established, in seven segments.

  The WIN lamp 46j is also configured to, when an abnormality (error) occurs in the slot machine 1, display a character (alphabet) indicating the type of the error. The errors set in this embodiment include a hopper empty error in which the game medals in the hopper 50 become empty, a game medal payout error in which game medals are paid out at a timing other than the original payout timing, and an inside of the medal slot 21. Game medals staying in the hopper 50, game medals in the hopper 50, game medals in the hopper 50, etc. There is an error in which the auxiliary storage unit becomes full, a rotation stop error in which the main reels 3a, 3b, and 3c do not stop at a predetermined position, and a set value error that results in a set value outside a predetermined numerical range.

  Further, the WIN lamp 46j also has a function of displaying a pressing order number, which will be described later, indicating the operating order (pressing order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. Hereinafter, the WIN lamp 46j for displaying the pressing order number will be referred to as “main-side pressing order display” as appropriate.

  A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the center of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32a and 32b are disposed at both left and right ends. On the back side of the lower panel cover 31, a translucent lower panel base provided with a predetermined pattern and a lower panel illuminator (both not shown) are attached, and the lower panel illuminator is turned on. By doing so, the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

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

  Further, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined prize mode is formed as a result of a normal game is provided in the main body housing. Is provided with a medal detection unit 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals. In addition, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and effectively accepted. Further, an auxiliary storage 85 (see FIG. 2) for storing game medals overflowing from the hopper 50 is provided at a position near the hopper 50, and the auxiliary storage 85 is full (from the auxiliary storage 85). A full detector 86 (see FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not the game medal may overflow is provided.

<Reel>
Each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving a stepping motor 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each of the reels 3a, 3b and 3c is made of a light-transmitting member, and a light-transmitting reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (see FIG. 3) are displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. It is pasted. Back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are provided on the inner side of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, and the display windows are turned on by turning on the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c facing W is entirely illuminated from the inner side, or a predetermined symbol combination stopped and displayed on each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c (for example, an effective line as a winning position) It is configured to illuminate only a partial area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c so as to stand out on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c so as to stand out on the game 29 and at a position different from the active line 29. .

<Basic operations for playing games>
To play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a game medal is actually inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 or the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated to set a predetermined number of credits within a credit range. By gambling the game medal, the pay line 29 is activated. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required for activating the pay line 29 is set to three in each of non-RT and RT1 to RT6 game states described later. 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 gaming state. Alternatively, a plurality of winning lines may be provided, and the activated winning lines may be changed according to the number of bets on the game medals.

  Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, the number of bets is determined (the betted game medals are provided for the game), and a combination determination process described later is performed. 3c starts rotating, and a plurality of types of symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a to 3c are moved up and down (normally from top to bottom) in the display window W and displayed. When the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c reaches a predetermined speed and becomes a constant speed, the stop switches 26a to 26c are activated (operations of the stop switches can be effectively received), and the player switches the stop switches 26a. Is operated, 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 activated line 29 is in a predetermined winning mode (a symbol corresponding to a gaming combination capable of acquiring a game medal), the number of cards corresponding to each winning mode. Is paid out by the hopper 50 or added as a credit.

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

  The main control board 60 includes a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to the game, 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 circuits and the like operate according to a control program stored in the ROM 62, so that control relating to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 is performed. The ROM 62 and the RAM 63 are nonvolatile storage devices, and are configured to be able to hold stored information even when power is not supplied.

  The main CPU 61 is used for a clock pulse generator 64 for generating a drive pulse, a frequency divider 65 for dividing the drive pulse generated by the clock pulse generator 64, a role determination process (lottery selection), and the like. A random number generator 66 for generating a random number and a sampling circuit 67 for sampling a random number generated by the random number generator 66 and performing a lottery are connected. 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 via the interface circuit 68, and also detects the reel position detection circuits 37a and 37b. , 37c, signals from the payout detection signal circuit 53 and the storage state signal circuit 87.

  Here, the motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for controlling the rotation / stop of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c that respectively drive the reels 3a, 3b, 3c to rotate, 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, 37c determine the rotational positions of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c based on detection signals from reel sensors (not shown) provided on the respective reels 3a, 3b, 3c. The detection circuits 37a correspond to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the reel 3c. Further, the hopper drive circuit 52 is a circuit for driving the hopper 50 to pay out game medals when a prize mode such as a small role is established, and the payout detection signal circuit 53 outputs the game medal from the hopper 50. This circuit transmits a payout detection signal to the main control board 60 when the payout is detected by the medal detection unit 51. 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 in accordance with the detection result of the full detection unit 86. .

  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 signals from these switches are 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 receives operations of turning on and off the power of the slot machine 1 from the power supply device 80, and the reset switch 82 is mounted on the main control board 60 when an error occurs in the slot machine 1. This is a switch for resetting each circuit or the like that has been performed. Further, the setting key type switch 83 is operated in a state where power is not supplied from the power supply device 80 (in a power-off state) when changing a setting such as a winning determination probability (winning probability of a gaming role). The setting change switch 84 is a switch for changing the setting of the combination determination probability and the like in six stages, for example. The setting change switch 84 is operated after the setting key type switch 83 is turned on and the power is turned on from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1. After the setting key type switch 83 is turned on and the power is turned on from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, the setting of the combination determination probability and the like may be changed by operating the reset switch 82.

  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 to the sub-sub control board 70B via the sub-main control board 70A (power supply). Power may be supplied directly from the device 80 to the sub-main control board 70A and the sub-sub control board 70B.) The power supply circuit, which supplies power to the main control board 60 from the power supply device 80 and the circuit which supplies power to the sub-main control board 70A via the main control board 60, has a Are provided respectively. Each power cut-off detection circuit determines that the power is cut off when the supply voltage drops to a predetermined voltage value, and outputs a power cut-off detection signal to the main CPU 61 or a sub-main CPU 71 described later. In addition, the voltage value when detecting the power-off of the main control board 60 is set to a value higher than the voltage value when detecting the power-off of the sub-main control board 70A, and is set earlier than the voltage value when the sub-main control board 70A is detected. The main control board 60 is configured to perform a process (power-off process) programmed to be executed at the time of a power failure.

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

  A blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and is configured to control ON / OFF of the blocker 48. In the following description, a signal for controlling ON / OFF of the blocker 48 is appropriately referred to as a “blocker signal”.

Although not shown, the main CPU 61 determines that the game state is a predetermined game state (for example, an AT or bonus game state to be described later) and sends a data counter, a hall computer, and the like to an external connection terminal board. A predetermined signal (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an “outer end signal”) is output via the above-described method, and the number of times set in the predetermined game state can be managed or presented to the player by the outer end signal. It is configured as follows.

On the other hand, the sub-main control board 70A has a sub-main CPU 71 that mainly performs various arithmetic processing related to management of effects, a ROM 72 that is a read-only storage device storing a control program and the like, and is capable of writing and reading information. A RAM 73, which is a simple storage device, is provided, and each drive circuit or the like operates according to a control program stored in the ROM 72, thereby controlling the image and sound effects in the slot machine 1 and controlling the lamp effects. And so on. The ROM 72 and the RAM 73 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to be able to retain stored information even when power is not supplied.

  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 for controlling lighting of 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 a “control command”, and a signal transmitted from the sub-main control board 70A to the sub-sub control board 70B is referred to as an “effect command”. A signal transmitted from the sub-sub-control board 70B to the sub-main control board 70A is referred to as a “state command”.

  On the sub-sub-control board 70B, a sub-sub CPU 75 which mainly performs various arithmetic processes related to control of image effects and sound effects, a ROM 76 which is a read-only storage device storing a control program and the like, and can write and read information A RAM 77, which is a simple storage device, is provided, and by controlling the drive circuits according to the control program stored in the ROM 76, control relating to image effects and sound effects is performed. The ROM 76 and the RAM 77 are non-volatile storage devices, and are configured to be able 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 signals to the display device control circuit 16 and the speaker control circuit 17, and It is configured to transmit a status signal to 70A. 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 and the like generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. This is the control circuit. Note that the image display device 11 is configured to also function as a push indicator (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “sub-side push order indicator”) for displaying the operation order (press order) of the stop switches 26a to 26c. I have.

<Reel design>
In the present embodiment, the symbols displayed on each of 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, "reel,""seven,""bar,""cherry,""watermelonA,""watermelonB,""bell,""replayA,""replayB," A predetermined number of ten types of "blank" symbols are arranged. The “blank” may indicate an arbitrary symbol that does not constitute a gaming combination, but in the present embodiment, these are set as symbols that constitute a gaming combination. Hereinafter, the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c may be referred to as a left reel, a center reel, and a right reel, respectively.

<Type of playing role>
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, one special combination (BB combination), 10 replay combinations 1 to 10, and 33 small combinations 1 to 33. A total of 44 game combinations with the combination are set, the combination of the display symbols (corresponding symbols) by the reels 3a, 3b, 3c for forming each game combination, the number of game medals to be paid out when the game combination is formed, and the like. , Are set as shown in FIGS.

  For the BB combination (BB stands for Big Bonus), the corresponding symbol "character / character / character" (the names of the symbols constituting the gaming combination are described in the order of reels 3a, 3b and 3c; the same applies hereinafter) is effective. When the game is stopped and displayed on the line 29, no game medal is paid out, and the RT6 game state (between BB), which will be described later, is set from the next game, indicating that the bonus game (BB game) is started there. Has become a gaming role. The BB game started by the establishment of the BB combination ends when more than 450 game medals have been paid out (numerical values can be changed as appropriate).

  In this embodiment, only the BB role is provided as a special role, but as another special role, an RB role (RB stands for a regular bonus) and an MB role (MB stands for a middle bonus) are provided. You may. Then, it may be set so that when the RB combination is established, the RB game as the bonus game is started from the next game, and when the MB combination is established, the MB game as the bonus game is started from the next game. In this case, the RB game ends when, for example, the small win is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) or when the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game is completed. Alternatively, the processing may be terminated when a predetermined number (for example, more than 200) of game medals have been paid out. Also, a plurality of special roles may be provided.

  When the re-game players 1 to 10 are established, there is no payout of game medals, but game players (re-game players) permitted to perform the next game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player It is provided as. Since the replay symbol “Replay A” or “Replay B” is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 when the replay symbol 1 is established, it is easy for the player to recognize that the replay symbol is a replay symbol. It is the role that has the most opportunities to be established. For this reason, the replaying combination 1 is appropriately referred to as “normal RP” (RP is an abbreviation for replay).

As shown in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, the symbols "Replay A / B"("/" means "or") on the left reel, the symbols on the center reel and the right reel, which constitute the re-gaming combination 1 “Replay A” is arranged every five symbols or less on each reel. Accordingly, when the replaying game 1 is won, the corresponding symbol “Replay A / B / Replay A / Replay A” is executed at the timing of executing each reel rotation stop operation (each operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b and 26c) ( Regardless of the validly accepted timing, the same applies hereinafter), it is possible to stop and display on the active line 29 (hereinafter, referred to as “pull in” as appropriate). Like this re-game combination 1, a combination that can draw the corresponding symbol (if there are a plurality of sets, any one of them) on the activated line 29 regardless of the operation timing of each stop switch will be described below. For convenience, it will be referred to as a “100% withdrawable gaming role”.

When the re-gaming roles 2 and 4 are established, the symbol of the re-gaming role 2 is "Replay A / B / Replay A / Replay B" (in FIG. 4, etc., the replay may be abbreviated as "Lip"). As for the combination, the symbol combination of “Replay A / B, Replay A, and Replay A” is stopped and displayed in the upper display area in the display window W for the replay combination 4. In addition, establishment of the re-game combination 2 and 4 (corresponding symbol being stopped and displayed on the valid line 29) is a condition for shifting to the later-described RT1 game state. For this reason, the replays 2 and 4 are appropriately referred to as “RT1 transition RP”.

When replays 5, 6, and 8 are established, replay 5 is described as "Replay A / B, Replay A,
The symbol combination of “Replay B” is the symbol combination of “Replay A / B / Replay A / Replay A” for the replay role 6 and the symbol combination of “Replay A / B / Replay A / Bell” for the replay role 8 The combinations are stopped and displayed in the lower left display areas of the upper left, the middle and middle, and the lower right in the display window W, respectively. In addition, the establishment of the re-gaming combination 5 is a transition condition to an RT2 gaming state described later, the establishment of the re-gaming combination 6 is a transition condition to an RT3 gaming state described later, and the re-gaming combination 8 is determined to be an establishment. This is a condition for shifting to an RT4 game state described later. For this reason, the replays 5, 6, and 8 are appropriately referred to as “RT2 transition RP”, “RT3 transition RP”, and “RT4 transition RP”, respectively. In addition, the re-gaming combinations 2 to 8 are also gaming combinations that can be withdrawn 100%, like the re-gaming combination 1.

The small winning combinations 1 to 3 are winning combinations configured to pay out nine game medals when established. As is clear from the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when the corresponding symbol of the small hand 1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29, the symbol “Bell” stops side by side in the lower display area in the display window W. Is displayed. When the small win 2 is established, the symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29, that is, in the display area of each middle stage in the display window W. Further, when the symbol corresponding to the small combination 3 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29, the symbol "bell" is stopped and displayed side by side in the upper display area in the display window W. From the manner in which symbols are stopped at the time of such establishment, the small wins 1, 2, and 3 are appropriately referred to as "lower bell", "middle bell", and "upper bell", respectively. In addition, the small wins 1 to 3 have a specific pressing order (correct answer pressing order described later) when a pressing order bell 6 selection / 3 selection described later is selected.
Is established when the stop switch is operated. It should be noted that the small wins 1 to 3 are game draws that can be withdrawn 100%.

  The small wins 4 to 14 are prize winnings configured such that one game medal is paid out when the small wins are formed, and these are appropriately referred to as “one small win”. The small wins 4 to 14 are established when a stop switch is operated in a pressing order other than a specific pressing order (an incorrect pressing order described later) in a pressing order bell described later. It should be noted that the small wins 4 to 6 are game wins that can be withdrawn 100%. Also, the small wins 1 to 14 are collectively referred to as “bell small wins” as appropriate.

  The small winning combinations 15 to 26 are winning combinations configured so that eight game medals are paid out when the small winning combinations are formed. These functions can be achieved by the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switch when winning prizes P, Q, and R described later are selected. The small wins 15 to 26 are collectively referred to as “eight small wins” as appropriate.

  The small winning combinations 27 to 29 are winning combinations configured to pay out two game medals when established. These functions can be achieved by operating the stop switch when a winning K (weak watermelon) or a winning L (strong watermelon) is selected. When the small wins 27 to 29 are established, the symbols "watermelon A" or "watermelon B" are stopped and displayed in the display window W. Therefore, these are collectively referred to as "watermelon small wins" as appropriate. ".

  The small winning combinations 30 to 32 are winning combinations configured to pay out five game medals when established. These functions can be achieved by operating the stop switch when a winning M (weak cherry) or a winning N (strong cherry) described later is selected. When the small wins 30 to 32 are established, the symbol "Cherry" is stopped and displayed in the display window W. Therefore, these are collectively referred to as "Cherry small wins" as appropriate.

  The small combination 33 is a winning combination configured so that nine game medals are paid out when established. The small role 33 is a role to be won only during a BB game described later. For this reason, the small combination 33 is appropriately referred to as a “special small combination”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, specific symbols 01, 02, and 03 are set. These are not the corresponding symbols of the game combination, but when a winning combination P, Q, or R described later is selected, if a predetermined small combination cannot be established by the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switch, A stop is displayed on the effective line 29 as the missing eye. The stop condition of the specific symbols 01, 02, and 03 on the activated line 29 is a condition for shifting to the RT1 gaming state described later.

<Role lottery table>
In the present embodiment, the role lottery tables shown in FIGS. 8 to 11A (the role lottery tables for the replay and winning combinations shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 and the special role combinations shown in FIG. 11A). A winning combination determination process is performed according to the lottery table). In these combination lottery tables, the correspondence between the combination determination result numbers selected in the combination lottery process and the corresponding names, winning combinations, winning probabilities, and the like are described. Note that a plurality of selection probabilities (also referred to as “winning probabilities”) are set according to the above-described set values set by game clerks or the like. The values of the selection probabilities in the illustrated lottery lottery table exemplify those corresponding to certain set values.

  In the role lottery table for replaying / winning combinations shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, 40 combination determination result numbers from 0 to 39 are set, and the special combination shown in FIG. One combination determination result number (combination determination result number 1) is set in the combination lottery table for combinations. Hereinafter, in order to distinguish the role determination result number in the role lottery table for the replay and winning combination from the role determination result number in the role lottery table for the special role, the former role determination result number is referred to as "non-special role". The combination determination result number may be referred to as a “combination determination result number”, and the latter combination determination result number may be referred to as a “combination determination result number for a special combination”.

  As shown in the drawing, each game combination is associated with each combination determination result number as a winning combination. For example, the re-gaming role 1, 9 is associated with the non-special role combination determination number 1 as a duplicate winning combination, and the small role 30 is associated with the non-special combination combination determination result number 33 as a single winning combination. The BB combination is associated with the special combination combination determination number 1 as the sole winning combination. It should be noted that the combination determination result number 0 of the non-special combination is associated with a loss (any replay combination or small combination is not elected). The name corresponding to each combination determination result number is given for convenience in order to easily distinguish each combination determination result number.

  As shown in the drawing, the probability that each combination determination result number will be selected is set for each game state (non-RT, RT1 to RT6) described later. The numerical value of the selection probability described in the role lottery table is the ratio of the numerical range assigned to each role determination result number to the entire numerical range (for example, 65536 in decimal) of the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66. Is shown. For example, the probability that the non-special role combination determination result number 3 (name: re-gaming C, winning role: re-gaming roles 1, 2, 5) is selected is “1 / 43.8” during non-RT and during RT1. "1 / 56.76", "1 / 19.56" during RT5, and "0" (not selected) during each of the game states RT2-4 and RT6 (probability values are approximate values and can be changed as appropriate). . In addition, as for the selection probability of the role determination result number 0 (losing) of the non-special role, a specific numerical value is not described by writing “**”, but the numerical value is determined according to each RT game state. It becomes the value of the remaining number when the sum of the respective election probabilities corresponding to the special role combination result numbers 1 to 33 and the special role combination result number 1 is subtracted from 1.

In the combination determination process, when one combination determination result number is selected, the game combination corresponding to the selected combination determination result number becomes the allowed formation combination in the game. Further, information on the selected combination determination result number is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63. The area in which the special combination combination result number is stored is set separately from the area in which the non-special combination combination result number is stored. Hereinafter, storing the winning combination determination result number is appropriately referred to as “turning on the winning flag ON”, and clearing the stored winning determination result number is appropriately referred to as “setting the winning flag OF”.
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  Regarding the non-special role combination determination result numbers 0 to 39 stored in one game, the end of the game (for example, the termination of a game termination process described later) Time) or until the start of the next game (for example, at the time of receiving a start lever operation) (they may be overwritten and saved without being cleared, and overwritten with the combination determination result number selected in the next game). ). On the other hand, once the special combination combination determination result number 1 is stored, it is carried over to the next game as it is stored until the special combination is established. In the present specification, a state in which the role determination result number 1 of the special role is carried over while being preserved is referred to as “winning carryover (of the BB role)” or “(BB) inside inside”. When the special role combination result number 1 is not stored in the special role combination determination result number storage area, “0” is stored as the special role combination determination result number. I have.

  When the winning combination determination result number 1 (replaying game A) is selected, the reel stop control that always establishes the replaying game 1 is performed regardless of the operation order (push order) of each stop switch. I have. For this reason, the winning combination determination result number 1 is appropriately referred to as “push order irrelevant replay”.

  On the other hand, when any of the combination determination result numbers 2 to 20 (replays B to T) is selected, the reel stop control for changing the replay combination to be established is changed according to the pressing order and operation timing of each stop switch. Is being done. Which replaying game is formed by what kind of pressing order is abbreviated in the remarks column of the lottery table.

  For example, when the winning combination determination result number 2 (replay B) is selected, the pressing order by the player is “right center left” (a pressing order in which the stop switches 26c, 26b, 26a are operated in the order of left, left, (The middle and right correspond to the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, respectively.) In accordance with the timing at which the stop switch is operated, the replaying game 1, 9, or 10 is established as follows. In other words, when the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the symbol "Seven" can be drawn in the right reel and the middle reel, the replay combination 10 is established, and at the timing at which the symbol "Seven" can be drawn in the right reel. When the operation is performed, but the symbol “Seven” is operated at a timing at which the symbol “Seven” cannot be pulled in on the middle reel, the replaying combination 9 is established, and the operation is performed at a timing at which the symbol “Seven” cannot be pulled in on the right reel. In this case, the replaying combination 1 is established. On the other hand, in the case of the right-to-left middle push order, when the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the symbol "Seven" can be pulled in on the right reel, the replaying role 9 is established, and the operation is performed at a timing at which the pull-in cannot be performed. In this case, the replaying combination 1 is established. In addition, in the case of the pressing order other than the above, the replaying combination 1 is always established regardless of the operation timing.

  It should be noted that the re-gaming combinations (re-gaming combinations 1, 9, and 10) that are established when the combination determination result number 2 is selected have a difference in the profit that can be obtained for the player regardless of which re-gaming combination is established. This does not occur (it is not set in the RT transition RP or the like described above). For this reason, the combination determination result number 2 is appropriately referred to as “specific pressing order replay” to distinguish it from combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 described below.

When the combination determination result number 3 (replay C) is selected, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch, the replay 5 is always performed when the pressing order by the player is “left center right”. The re-playing role 2 is always established when "middle left and right", and the re-playing role 2 is always established when "middle first" (the order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first). In the case of "first right" (the order in which the stop switch 26b is operated first), the replaying game 1 is always established. However, when a later-described RT5 gaming state (medium inside) is set, the re-gaming combination 1 is always established regardless of the pressing order. Other winning combination determination numbers 4 to 20 (re-games D to T) when the winning combination is determined by the pressing order are as shown in the drawing, and the description is omitted (the "left first" in the figure is referred to as "the first left"). This is the order in which the stop switch 26a is operated first.)

  In addition, among the re-games that are established when any of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 is selected, the above-described RT shift RP (re-games 2, 4, 5, 6, 8) is included. Since it is included, there is a difference in the profit obtained by the player (a difference in advantage and disadvantage arises) depending on which re-gaming combination is established. Hereinafter, the combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 will be appropriately referred to as “push order replay”.

  When any of the combination determination result numbers 21 to 30 (winnings A to J) is selected, the reel stop control for changing the small combination to be established is performed according to the pressing order and operation timing of each stop switch. Has become. The order in which the small wins are formed by pressing order is abbreviated in the remarks column of the lottery table.

  For example, if the winning combination determination result number 21 (winning A) is selected, if the pressing order by the player is “right center left”, a small win 2 (middle bell) is always established, and the other pressing order In the case of, small role 1 (lower bell) is always established. Note that the small wins (small wins 1 and 2) that are established when the win determination result number 21 is selected do not cause a difference in the profit that can be obtained for the player regardless of which small win is established. Yes (both paid out 9). For this reason, the combination determination result number 21 is appropriately referred to as a “specific pressing order bell” to distinguish it from the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination determination number 22 (winning B) is selected, if the pressing order by the player is “right center left”, a small winning combination 1 (lower bell) is always established, and the other pressing orders In this case, one of the small wins 4 to 6 (one small win) is always established. Also, when the winning combination determination number 28 (winning H) is selected, when the pushing order by the player is "left first", the small winning combination 1 (lower bell) is always established, and the other pushing orders In this case, one of the small wins 4 to 6, 9 to 11 (one small win) is always established. As described above, when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 are selected, there is a difference in the profit (the number of paid out game medals) obtained by the player depending on the pressing order by the player. Hereinafter, a pressing order in which a large amount of profit is obtained for the player is appropriately referred to as a “correct pressing order”, and other pressing orders are appropriately referred to as an “incorrect pressing order”.

Further, when any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 is selected, when the player randomly selects the pressing order, the probability of the correct pressing order is 1/6. Similarly, when the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are selected, the probability is 1/3. For this reason, the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are appropriately referred to as “push order bell 6 selections”, and the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are appropriately referred to as “push order bell 3 selections”.

In the present embodiment, if the number of activated lines is one, and if the above-described pushing order of 6-choice / 3-choice is selected, and the stop switch is operated in the correct answering order, the winning combination is selected. While the symbol with the largest number of payouts is drawn in preferentially, in the case of the wrong push order, the symbol with the larger number set as the corresponding symbol in each corresponding symbol of the duplicate winning combination is drawn in preferentially. , A winning combination with a small number of payouts is realized (number and number priority control). On the other hand, when a plurality of activated lines are provided, for example, a symbol combination of “any, bell, any” (any indicates any symbol) is set as the small combination 1 and the combination is determined. Number 22
Is selected, the corresponding symbol of the winning combination (for example, a bell symbol on the middle reel) is drawn on a plurality of activated lines (overlapping positions) in the case of the correct pressing order, and in the case of the incorrect pressing order, the winning combination of the winning combination is drawn. A difference may be caused in the number of payouts by performing control to draw the corresponding symbol (for example, the bell symbol on the middle reel) into a single activated line.

  If any of the role determination result numbers 31 to 35 (winning K to O) is selected, the operation timing of each stop switch draws the corresponding symbol of the winning combination, regardless of the pressing order by the player. Depending on whether or not it is time to put in, any of the winning combinations may be established or none of the winning combinations may be established. Hereinafter, the combination determination result numbers 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 will be appropriately referred to as “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, and “chance eyes”, respectively.

  When any of the combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 (winning P to R) is selected, the small combination to be realized differs depending on the pressing order of the stop switch by the player and the operation timing. In addition, when none of the winning combinations is realized, any of the above-described specific symbols 01 to 03 is stopped and displayed as a missing eye.

  For example, when the winning combination determination number 36 is selected, when the pushing order by the player is “left first”, one of the small wins 15 to 18 (eight small wins) is always established. In the case of "middle first", the small symbol 19 is established when the operation timing is the timing at which the corresponding symbol of the small symbol 19 (eight small symbols) can be pulled in, and when the operation timing cannot be retracted, the specific symbol 02 is set. Stopped and displayed. Similarly, when the pressing order by the player is “right first”, if the operation timing is a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the small combination 23 (eight small combinations) can be pulled in, the small combination 23 is established and cannot be withdrawn. In the case of timing, the specific symbol 03 is stopped and displayed.

  The combination determination result number 39 (winning S) is set so as to be selected only in a later-described RT6 gaming state (during BB). When the combination determination result number 39 is selected, the small combination 1 is always established regardless of the pressing order and the like.

  The combination determination result numbers (40 to 45) for mask processing shown in FIG. 11B are not selected by combination determination processing, but are combination determination result numbers that are replaced in mask processing described later. The combination determination result number for the mask processing will be described when the mask processing is described. Also, the combination determination group number shown in FIG. 11C will be described when the mask processing is described.

  Next, the main characteristic configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS.

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As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine according to the present embodiment mainly performs a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, a game medal insertion operation into the medal insertion slot 21) from a functional viewpoint. , A 1-BET switch 22 or a MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), a reel rotation start operation for rotating the stopped reels 3a to 3c (for example, a tilt operation of the start lever 25), and a plurality of types of symbols. For stopping the rotation of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c for variably displaying (for example, pressing the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c), betting or gaming medals stored (credited). Corresponding to each game operation performed by the player, such as a clearing operation for paying out (for example, a pressing operation of the clearing switch 24). Signal (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "game operation signal"), an operation signal output means 95, a main control means 100 for performing main control relating to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect control in accordance with the state of the game. And a sub-control means 200 for performing the operation.

The main control means 100 is roughly divided into a game state management means 110 for mainly managing a game state, a game progress management means 130 for mainly managing a game progress, and a main communication for controlling communication in the main control means 100. The control means 150 is provided. Among them, the game state management means 11
0 includes a setting change unit 111, an RT game state setting unit 112, a replay operation control unit 113, a bonus game control unit 114, a freeze control unit 115, a main mode control unit 116, and an AT control unit 117.

  Further, the game progress management means 130 includes a reception medal management means 131, a hand determination means 132, a game progress information 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 main communication control unit 150 includes a display lamp control unit 138, a main side pressing order management unit 139, a mask processing unit 140, and a pressing ordering game control unit 141. The main communication control unit 150 includes a control command transmission unit 151 and an outer end signal transmission unit 152. It has. Note that the above-described units in the main control unit 100 include a main CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit, and control programs stored in the ROM 62 and the like, which are arranged on a main control board 60 shown in FIG. This is a functional representation of what is configured by software.

(Each Means Constituting Game State Management Means 110)
The setting change unit 111 is configured to change the setting of the combination determination probability and the like in six steps (setting value 1 to setting value 6) based on the setting change command operation received by the setting change switch 84, for example. Have been.

As shown in FIG. 13, the RT gaming state setting means 112 includes a non-RT gaming state (normal 1), an RT1 gaming state (normal 2), an RT2 gaming state (ART preparing 1), and an RT3 gaming state (ART preparing). 2 / specialized zone), RT4 gaming state (ART), RT5 gaming state (inside inside), and RT6 gaming state (inside BB) in any of the seven RT gaming states (words in parentheses are convenient names) (In FIG. 13, the "game state" is omitted).

The non-RT gaming state is a standard RT gaming state in the present embodiment, and the probability of winning the re-gaming combination is set to a reference value (substantially “1 / 7.3” in the present embodiment). During the non-RT gaming state, the game is shifted to the RT1 gaming state when the condition A1 is satisfied. The condition A1 is that any one of the specific symbols 01 to 03 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29.

The RT1 gaming state is a standard RT gaming state in the present embodiment, like the non-RT gaming state, and the probability of winning the re-gaming combination is set to a reference value (approximately “1 / 7.3”). RT1
During the gaming state, the game is shifted to the RT2 gaming state when the condition A2 is satisfied. The condition A2 is that the corresponding symbol of the re-gaming combination 5 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 (the re-gaming combination 5 is established).

  The RT2 gaming state is an RT gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay is higher (substantially "1 / 1.76") than the non-RT and RT1 gaming states. During the RT2 gaming state, the state shifts to the RT3 gaming state when the condition A3 is satisfied, and shifts to the RT1 gaming state when the condition A1 or the condition A5 is satisfied. The condition A3 is that the corresponding symbol of the replaying game 6 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 (the replaying game 5 is established), and the condition A5 is that the replaying game 2 or the replaying game 4 Is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 (re-games 2 and 4 are established).

The RT3 gaming state is an RT gaming state in which the probability of winning a re-gaming combination is set to be even higher (approximately “1 / 1.38”) than the RT2 gaming state. During the RT3 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT4 gaming state when the condition A4 is satisfied, and shifts to the RT1 gaming state when the condition A1 or the condition A5 is satisfied. . The condition A4 is that the corresponding symbol of the replaying game 8 is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 (the replaying game 8 is established).

  The RT4 gaming state is an RT gaming state in which the probability of winning a re-gaming combination is set to be even higher (approximately “1 / 1.37”) than the RT3 gaming state. During the RT4 gaming state, the game shifts to the RT3 gaming state when the condition A3 is satisfied, and shifts to the RT1 gaming state when the condition A1 or the condition A5 is satisfied. I have.

  The RT5 gaming state is changed from the non-RT, RT1 to RT4 RT gaming states when the special role (BB role in this embodiment) is won and the condition A6 of not being established (corresponding symbol is not displayed) is satisfied. This is a so-called gaming state in which the game shifts, that is, the inside of the bonus (during the bonus internal winning). In this RT5 gaming state, the probability of winning a re-game combination is higher than non-RT and RT1, and lower than RT2-RT4 (substantially "1 / 3.26"). In addition, when the condition A7 is satisfied in each of the non-RT and RT1 to 5 RT game states, a transition is made to the RT6 game state. The condition A7 is that the BB combination is realized (the corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed on the activated line 29).

  The RT6 gaming state is a special gaming state (bonus gaming state) in which special gaming conditions are set. In the present embodiment, the special game condition is a special combination determination result number 39 (winning S) in which all the small combinations (small combinations 1 to 33) are repeatedly won, and the small combination 1 is set for each game. That is true. During the RT6 gaming state, the game is shifted to a non-RT gaming state when the condition A8 is satisfied. Condition A8 is that the bonus game (BB game) has been completed when a predetermined number (450) of game medals have been paid out in the RT6 game state. Note that FIG. 13 also shows the contents of the conditions A6 to A8 when the above-described RB combination and MB combination are provided as special combinations, and the convenient names of the RT6 gaming state.

  The re-game operation control means 113 sets a state in which the player is allowed to perform the next game without betting a game medal held by the player when the re-game combination is established (hereinafter referred to as “re-game”). Operating state).

  The bonus game control means 114 is provided from the start to the end of the bonus game (BB game) which can be executed in the bonus game state (during BB) set from the next game when the special role (BB role) is established. Is configured to be controlled.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied (the satisfaction of the condition), the freeze control unit 115 executes a control process (for example, a process of receiving a reel rotation start operation or a reel rotation stop operation) related to the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time (for example, , 20 seconds). In the present embodiment, freeze A and freeze B are set as the freeze. Freeze A is a freeze set according to a lottery result of a freeze lottery A described later, which is executed when a combination determination result number 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selections) is selected, and freeze B is a freeze lottery described above. This is a freeze set based on a lottery result of a later-described freeze lottery B executed when the lottery result of A or the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected. In the present embodiment, when the freeze A is set, the reel effect for the freeze A is executed, and when the freeze B is set, the reel effect for the freeze B is executed (same as above). A reel effect of the embodiment may be performed).

As shown in FIG. 14, the main mode control means 116 includes a main mode 1 (low accuracy), a main mode 2 (high accuracy), a main mode 3 (AT precursor), and a main mode 4 (AT in preparation: AT / preparing / AT). ) Is set so as to set any one of the four main modes (words in parentheses are convenient names). In these main modes, the rate of occurrence of a freeze in which a reel effect or the like is executed may be changed for each main mode.

  The main mode 1 is a non-AT mode (normal mode) which is set until an AT lottery described later is won. When the main mode 1 is set, the process shifts to the main mode 2 when the condition B1 is satisfied, and shifts to the main mode 3 when the condition B3 is satisfied. The condition B1 is to win a high-precision mode shift lottery described later, and the condition B3 is to win an AT lottery described later.

  Like the main mode 1, the main mode 2 is a normal mode during the non-AT, which is set until an AT lottery described later is won. In the main mode 2, for example, the probability of winning the AT lottery is set higher than when the main mode 1 is set. When the main mode 2 is set, the mode is shifted to the main mode 2 when the condition B2 is satisfied, and the mode is shifted to the main mode 3 when the condition B3 is satisfied. The condition B2 is that a predetermined number of games (for example, five games) are consumed (executed) in the main mode 2.

  The main mode 3 is a non-AT mode that is set when the player wins the AT lottery described later. In the main mode 3, an effect (a precursor effect) indicating that the player has won the AT lottery (it is confirmed that the AT is set) is mainly performed by the sub-control means 200. It has become. When the condition B4 is satisfied while the main mode 3 is set, the mode is shifted to the main mode 4. The condition B4 is that, in the main mode 3, a predetermined end condition (referred to as “end condition of the precursor”) is satisfied (in the present embodiment, a predetermined number (determined by an AT precursor G number lottery described later)). Is digested).

The main mode 4 is a mode during AT which is shifted to when the condition B4 is satisfied in the main mode 3. When the main mode 4 is set, a pressing order flag described later is turned on, and when the pressing order replay is selected, a notification of the pressing order (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “replay navigation”) or a pressing order bell (6 selections) is made. Notification of the correct push order when (/ 3 choice) is selected (hereinafter referred to as "
Bell Navi "). When the condition B5 is satisfied while the main mode 4 is set, the mode is shifted to the main mode 1 or the main mode 2 (which mode is determined by a mode shift lottery described later). It has become. The condition B5 is that a predetermined end condition (referred to as “AT end condition”) is satisfied in the main mode 4. In the present embodiment, the number of executed games managed (counted) by an AT counter to be described later (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “the number of AT games”, for example, an initial value 50 + a game corresponding to an additional number determined by an additional lottery described later) Is set as an AT termination condition. In addition, as a change mode, a predetermined number of game media have been paid out during the AT period, a predetermined number of acquisitions (total number of differences between the number of payouts and the number of BETs) has been obtained, May be used as the AT termination condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, separately from the main mode described above, two game states of a chance zone (hereinafter abbreviated as “CZ” as appropriate) and a specialized zone (hereinafter abbreviated as “TZ” as appropriate) are main. It is controlled by the mode control means 116. The chance zone is a gaming state that is set when a CZ lottery, which will be described later, is performed when the main mode is set to one of the main modes 1 and 2. In the CZ, the above-described AT lottery is executed. Is set to be higher. The specialization zone is a gaming state that is set in response to winning a specialization zone shift lottery described later, which is performed when the specialty zone is set to an AT described later. It is frequently executed, and it is possible to acquire a large number of additional games.

  The AT control means 117 is configured to set the AT when the setting condition of the AT is satisfied, and to terminate the AT when the ending condition of the AT is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when an AT lottery, which will be described later, is won (for example, when the above-described main mode 4 is set), the push determination result numbers 15 to 20 (the pushing order including the RT4 shift RP in the winning combination) Replay) is selected (at this time, the pressing order for establishing the RT4 shift RP is notified, and accordingly, the shift to RT4 is performed). The AT flag indicating that the AT is set when the setting condition is satisfied is set to ON, and the AT counter for managing the number of AT games is set (initial value 50) (this is advantageous for the player). There is a meaning of starting the AT at RT4 where the winning probability of the re-game player is high). However, when a pressing order different from the notified pressing order is executed during the main mode 4, the AT flag is set to ON and the AT counter is set even if the above-mentioned AT setting condition is not satisfied. (In this case, the AT is started at non-RT, RT1 to RT1 to RT3 where the winning probability of the re-game combination is lower than RT4).

  The reason that the transition to RT4 is not set as the AT setting condition is as follows. That is, the main mode 4 is maintained as long as the AT termination condition (AT game number consumption) is not satisfied, but the AT termination condition is satisfied unless the AT flag is turned ON. No (since the AT flag is not turned on as described above, the AT counter for managing the number of AT games is not set). For this reason, when the transition to RT4 is set as the AT setting condition (the AT flag is not set ON even when a pressing order different from the pressing order notified in the main mode 4 is executed), the above-described replay is performed. When the navigation is performed, as long as the player executes a pressing order different from the notified pressing order, the mode is not shifted to the RT4, and the main mode 4 is maintained. When the setting is set, the bell navigation described above is also performed, and therefore, by following the bell navigation instead of following the replay navigation, a period in which the number of game media increases permanently can be maintained. Then, the value of this AT counter is decremented by "1" for each game (however, except during RT5 and RT6) (from the above-mentioned special zone and the special zone shifting lottery until the shift to the special zone). When the AT counter reaches “0” (= AT termination condition is satisfied), the AT flag is set to OFF and the AT is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the AT flag is kept ON even when the BB combination is won or established and is set to RT5 and RT6 in the state where the AT flag is ON, but as described above. , RT5 and RT, the AT counter is not decremented. By doing in this way, even if the BB combination is won or established when set to AT, it does not hurt the player (the AT is restarted from the state before the BB combination is won after the BB ends). it can). On the other hand, if it is desired to control to always decrement the game AT counter when the AT flag is ON, the AT flag may be turned OFF when RT5 and RT6 are set (the AT flag is turned OFF). Therefore, the AT counter is not decremented, and the AT flag is turned on again after the end of BB, and the above-mentioned status display lamp may be turned off or turned off when the AT flag is turned off. The AT flag is turned ON again after the end of the above, so the AT flag is OFF, but it may be kept lit.) Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, even when the AT is set (the AT flag is turned ON) because the pressing order different from the pressing order notified in the main mode 4 is not executed, After that, the push order is notified, but the push order may not be notified (the period during which the push order is not notified may be limited to only a few games).

(Each Means Constituting the Game Progress Management Means 130)
The accepted medal management means 131 is a game medal (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “inserted game medal”) inserted from the medal insertion slot 21, which is actually accepted (in the present embodiment, guided to an acceptance passage). The game medal detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "accepted game medal") is controlled to be a game medal to be directly bet or a game medal to be credited. It is configured. In the present embodiment, if the bet number (BET number) does not reach the maximum allowable bet number (in the embodiment, the bet number required for executing the game (the specified number “3”)), the accepted game medal Is a game medal to be directly betted, and if the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit amount has not reached the maximum allowable credit number (“50” in the present embodiment), the accepted game medal is credited. It is configured to be a game medal to be performed.

  In addition, in the game set to the re-game operation state, the accepted medal management unit 131 performs the automatic bet processing (without reducing the number of game medals held by the player, the same number of game medals as the number of bets in the previous game are generated). (A process of setting a bet state). When the number of bets has reached the maximum allowable number of credits and the number of credits has reached the maximum allowable number of credits, the inserted game medals are returned without being accepted.

  When the start lever 25 is operated (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively received), the combination determining means 132 sets a plurality of combination determination result numbers based on a combination determination probability set in advance. It is configured to perform a combination determination process for selecting at least one combination determination result number from. This winning combination determination processing 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 obtained (latched and read) from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 by the sampling circuit 67, the obtained random number is stored in the above-mentioned lottery table. It is configured to determine which combination determination result among a plurality of combination determination result numbers that has been set, and to select the combination determination result number.

  The information indicating the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination process is configured to be stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, for example. The information of the combination determination result number of the non-special combination is cleared (erased) after the information is stored and before the next game is started, regardless of whether the small combination or the replay combination is established. On the other hand, the information on the special role combination determination result number is cleared when the special role is established, is not cleared when the special role is not established, and is carried over to the next game. .

  The game progress information determining means 133 is mainly configured to execute various lotteries for determining information necessary for progressing the game. In the present embodiment, such lotteries include a high-precision mode shift lottery, an AT lottery, an AT precursor G number lottery, a CZ lottery, a CZ G number lottery, a push order lottery (9 choices), an additional lottery A, and an additional lottery B. , A pressing game lottery, a six-choice navigation lottery A, a special zone shift lottery, a freeze lottery A, a freeze lottery B, and a mode shift lottery. In a third embodiment to be described later, a pressing order lottery (6 selections) is also performed.

  The high-precision mode shift lottery is a lottery that determines whether to shift to the main mode 2 when the main mode 1 is set. The selection items and selection probabilities in the high-precision mode transition lottery are as shown in FIG. 15A (selection items and numerical values of the selection probabilities can be changed as appropriate. The same applies to the following lotteries).

The AT lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the AT when set to one of the main modes 1 and 2 above. The AT precursor G number lottery is performed when the AT lottery is won. , A lottery for determining the number of games of the AT precursor (the number of games to be executed in the main mode 3). The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (B) and (C).

  The CZ lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the CZ when set to any of the main modes 1 and 2 described above. The G number lottery of the CZ is performed when the CZ lottery is won. , CZ (the number of games to be executed in the CZ). The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (D) and (E).

  The pressing order lottery (9 choices) is a lottery that determines the pressing order to be notified when the combination determination result number 1 (push-order unordered replay) is selected in the processing during RT4 A, B, and during the processing during RT4AT. is there. The selection items and the selection probabilities in the pressing order lottery (9 selections) are as shown in FIG.

  The additional lottery A is a lottery for determining the additional number of the above-mentioned AT games when set in the above-described specialization zone, and the additional lottery B is a combination determination result number 1 in the RT4AT processing described later. This is a lottery for determining the additional number of the AT games described above when (push order replay) is selected. The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (G) and (H). The role determination result number 1 (push-order-independent replay) is selected only at the time of RT4, and when set to AT, the player executes a push-order different from the notified push-order. , RT1 to RT3, the additional lottery A is not performed even if it is set to AT. A pressing order different from the notified pressing order in the main mode 4 is executed, and the same applies when the AT flag is turned on (RT1 to RT3) even though the AT setting condition is not satisfied. It is. That is, when the player is executing a different pressing order from the notified pressing order, the additional lottery A is not performed. Combination determination result number 1 (push-order replay) is selected only at RT4, but may be selected at other RTs. However, it is preferable that the probability of being selected by another RT be extremely low.

  In the pressing order game lottery, when a combination determination result number 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 choices) is selected in the processing during AT described later, it is determined whether or not to execute the below-described pressing order game. It is a lottery. The selection items and selection probabilities in the pressing order game lottery are as shown in FIG.

  The 6-choice navigation lottery A is a modification example of a later-described processing of a combination determination result number 28 to 30 performed when a combination determination result number 28 to 30 (push order bell 3 choices) is selected in an AT processing described later. , A lottery that determines whether to notify the pressing order from the first stop to the third stop (first to third pressing order) or only the pressing order of the first stop (first pressing order) is there. The selection items and selection probabilities in the 6-choice navigation lottery A are as shown in FIG.

  The specialization zone shift lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to permit the shift to the specialization zone when the above AT is set. The selection items and the selection probabilities in the specialization zone transfer lottery are as shown in FIG.

  The freeze lottery A is a lottery for determining whether to set a later-described freeze A or a freeze B when a combination determination result number 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 choices) is selected in a freeze control process described later. The freeze lottery B is a lottery for determining whether or not to set a later-described freeze B when a combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected in the freeze control process. The selection items and selection probabilities in each lottery are as shown in FIGS. 15 (L) and (M).

The mode shift lottery is a lottery that determines whether to shift from the main mode 4 to the main mode 1 or to the main mode 2 when the above-described AT termination condition is satisfied. The selection items and the selection probabilities in the mode shift lottery are as shown in FIG.

  The push order lottery (six choices) is a push order that normally does not need to be notified when the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) is selected in a freeze lottery process B of a third embodiment described later. This is a lottery to be determined (performed so that the player does not know whether the six push-bells have been won or whether the strong watermelon has been won). The selection items and the selection probabilities in the pressing order lottery (6 selections) are as shown in FIG.

  The reel control means 134 starts the rotation of the reels 3a to 3c in response to the operation of the start lever 25 (the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively received), and all the reels started to rotate at a constant speed. After the rotation state, when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are sequentially operated (the respective operations of the stop switches 26a to 26c are effectively received), the corresponding reels 3a to 3c are sequentially operated. It is configured to stop rotation.

  The rotation stop control of the reels 3a to 3c is based on stop tables (not shown) that are set (set) in accordance with the combination determination result numbers selected in the combination determination processing, and the operation modes of the stop switches 26a to 26c. (Such as the pressing order and operation timing). Each of the reels 3a to 3c is controlled so that each of the reels 3a to 3c stops within a predetermined allowable stop time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the timing at which the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (in this embodiment, The maximum number of sliding frames is 5).

  That is, as a result of the combination determination process, when a predetermined gaming combination is selected as a formation allowable combination, the corresponding symbol of the selected gaming combination is displayed on the activated line 29 as much as possible within the range of the stop allowable time. The stop control of the reels 3a to 3c is performed so that, in the case of a loss, the corresponding symbols of any of the gaming combinations are not stopped and displayed on the activated line 29 so as to be stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, if the replaying role or the small role is won while the BB role is overtaken, the replaying role or the small role is prioritized (priority is higher for the replaying role but is changed. Possible) Reel-winning or small-combination reel rotation stop control to be established is performed.

  Further, the reel control means 134 also performs reel control for reel effect at the time of freeze setting. That is, when the freeze A is set, a reel effect for the freeze A (for example, after each stopped reel is rotated in the reverse direction, then is rotated forward, and a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Seven Seven Seven”) is performed. ) Is performed in the display area of each upper row in the display window W in a reel effect). On the other hand, when the freeze B is set, a reel effect for the freeze B (for example, after rotating each stopped reel in the reverse direction, then rotate in the forward direction, and a specific symbol combination (for example, “character / character / character”) ) Is performed in a reel effect in which stop display is performed in each upper display area in the display window W).

  The stop display symbol determining means 135 determines which symbol is the symbol stopped and displayed by the reels 3a to 3c, and a gaming combination is realized from the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated line 29. It is configured to determine whether the

Established combination information relating to established gaming combinations is configured to be stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 63, for example. The stored winning combination information is cleared before shifting to the next game period. When the winning combination information of the special combination (BB combination) is stored, bonus game operation information indicating that the bonus game (BB game) can be executed is stored. This bonus game operating information is provided when the bonus game end condition (in this embodiment, after the start of the bonus game, game medals exceeding a specified number (450) are paid out) and the bonus game ends. It is to be cleared. In the present specification, the game state in which the BB combination is established and the BB game can be performed is appropriately referred to as a “BB operating state” or simply “BB operating” or “BB in”. .

  The payout medal management means 136 adds the number of game medals according to the small combination that has been established when the small combination has been established to the credit addition amount when the credit amount has not reached the maximum allowable number of credits. If the number of credits has reached the maximum allowable number of credits as a result of the payout, the payout is performed by actual payout in which the hopper 50 is driven via the hopper drive circuit 52. In addition, when the clearing operation (the pressing operation of the clearing switch 24) is effectively received, the payout medal management unit 136 transfers the number of game medals that have been bet or the number of game medals that have been credited to the hopper 50. It is designed to be driven and paid back.

  The blocker control unit 137 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the above-described blocker 48, and switches the blocker 48 between an ON state (a state where game medals can be received) and an OFF state (a state where game medals cannot be received). It is configured as follows. When the blocker 48 is turned off, the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 are guided to the return passage and returned. However, the insertion of the game medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 28a.

  The display lamp control means 138 includes the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamps 46a, BET lamps 46b, insertable display lamps 46c, game start display lamps 46d, re-game display lamps 46e, status display lamps 46f, The control for turning on / off the number-of-times display lamp 46g, the CRE lamp 46h, and the WIN lamp 46j) is performed via a display lamp control circuit 47. When the WIN lamp 46j functions as a main-side pressing order alarm, the main-side pressing order management means 139 controls the WIN lamp 46j.

  The main-side pressing order management means 139 controls ON / OFF of a pressing order flag for identifying whether or not to notify the pressing order during non-AT or during AT, and is selected by a combination determination process. The pressing order to be notified is determined in accordance with the winning combination determination result number, and the pressing order number corresponding to the determined pressing order (one of “1 to 13”; if the pressing order is not notified, “0”) is selected. It is supposed to. In the present embodiment, as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. 16, the pressing order numbers are set. In the present embodiment, when a special combination (BB combination) is won, the push order flag is uniformly turned off (however, if an internal counter is separately provided and the special combination is won, but is not established) In the several games until the internal medium counter is set to 0 and the internal medium counter becomes 0, the pressing order may be notified even if the pressing order flag is OFF to make it difficult to be conscious of the shift to the inside of the bonus. Alternatively, when the special combination is established, the pushing order flag is uniformly turned OFF, but when the special combination is won but not established, the pushing sequence flag is not immediately turned OFF, but instead. The pushing order flag may be turned off after several games). The reason why the pressing order flag is turned off is to lower the payout rate in the bonus. On the other hand, if it is not necessary to lower the payout rate during the bonus, the pushing order flag may be kept ON even when the special combination is won. In that case, the push order flag may be turned off when the special combination is established, or may be kept on. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the AT flag is kept ON during the inside of the bonus and during the bonus, but the AT flag may be turned OFF together with the pushing order flag OFF.

The “corresponding pressing order” described in the center column in the above-mentioned correspondence table is a basic pressing order set corresponding to the combination determination result number described in the right column, and when the pressing order is notified. Basically, the corresponding pressing order is determined as the notified pressing order (a pressing order other than the corresponding pressing order may be determined). For example, when any one of the combination determination result numbers 4, 10, 16, and 23 is selected, the pressing order of “left and right middle” is basically determined, and when the combination determination result number 30 is selected. Is basically such that the “right first” pressing order is determined. The pressing order number is set as shown in the figure corresponding to the corresponding pressing order.

  The pressing order number 0 is selected when the pressing order is not notified, and the corresponding pressing order is “unknown”. Further, the push order numbers 10 to 13 are push order numbers for a push order application game described later. The pressing order number 10 is a pressing order number selected when the corresponding pressing order “???” (any pressing order is unknown) for applying the first pressing order to the third pressing order. The push order numbers 11 to 13 notify only the first push order and apply the second and third push orders. The corresponding push order “left ??” (the first push order is “left” and the rest are unknown. ), "? Middle?" (First push order is "medium" and the rest is unknown), "?? right" (first push order is "right" and the rest is unknown), each is selected The pressing order number to be pressed.

  Further, the main-side pressing order management means 139 causes the WIN lamp 46j to function as a main-side pressing order indicator, and notifies the selected pressing order number. Specifically, the pressing order number is reported using two 7-segment lamps (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) provided in the WIN lamp 46j. FIG. 17 shows an example of the notification mode. FIG. 17A shows a mode in which the push order number 5 is displayed in decimal notation, in which “0” is displayed in the left 7 seg and “5” is displayed in the right 7 seg. FIG. 17B shows a mode in which the pressing order number 12 is displayed in decimal notation, in which “1” is displayed in the left 7 seg and “2” is displayed in the right 7 seg.

  Also, when displaying the pressing order number, it is distinguished between displaying the pressing order number selected corresponding to the pressing order bell and displaying the pressing order number selected corresponding to the pressing order replay. You may make it. FIG. 17C shows a mode in which the pushing order number 8 is displayed in decimal notation corresponding to the pushing order bell, and the left 7 seg shows a position indicating that it corresponds to the pushing order bell ( (Which can be any position), and "8" is displayed in the right 7-segment. FIG. 17D shows a mode in which the push order number 8 is displayed in decimal in correspondence with the push order replay, and a position indicating that the push order replay is supported is displayed in the left 7 segment. (It can be any position different from the position of (C)), and "8" is displayed on the right 7-segment. Such a distinguished display mode can be applied to the case where the formal pressing order number is notified and the case where the dummy pressing order number is notified. Further, when the push order number is displayed, it is possible to distinguish the number of payouts from the time when the number of payouts is displayed by performing display not corresponding to the number in the left 7 segment. When the number 5 is displayed, a lamp at a position (which may be an arbitrary position) indicating the pressing order number is lit on the left 7 seg, and “5” is displayed on the right seg. When displaying (five payouts), “0” is displayed on the left 7-segment and “5” is displayed on the right 7-segment.)

  On the other hand, instead of the pressing order number, the selected combination determination result number or the combination determination group number described later may be displayed. FIG. 17 (E) shows a mode in which the combination determination result number 45 is displayed in decimal notation corresponding to the pressing order bell, in which “4” is displayed in the left 7 seg and in the right 7 seg. "5" is displayed. The display may be performed in a binary number. For example, as shown on the right side of FIG. 17F, the push order number and the like are displayed for the lamps at each position of 7 seg in association with bit0 to bit6 when displayed in binary. FIG. 17F shows a mode in which “01010110” is displayed in binary in the left or right 7 seg, and the lamp at the corresponding bit position is turned on.

In the present embodiment, switching between when the WIN lamp 46j is used as the main-side pressing order indicator and when it is used as the indicator of the number of paid out game medals is performed at the following timing. That is, after displaying the number of payouts in one game, when a bet operation is performed in the next game, the WIN lamp 46j is turned off once. Then, the pressing order number is displayed at an arbitrary timing from when the start lever 25 is operated to when each reel enters the constant speed rotation state. Then, when all the reels are stopped, the WIN lamp 46j indicating the pressing order number is turned off, and thereafter, the payout number is displayed in accordance with the payout processing of the game medals. When the betting operation is performed, the WIN lamp 46j is not turned off, but is switched to a display such as "00". When the operation of the start lever is performed, the pressing order number is displayed from that state. You may. Similarly, when switching from the display of the push order number to the display of the number of payouts, the WIN lamp 46j is not turned off, the display of the push order number is switched to a display such as "00", and the payout number is displayed from that state. Alternatively, the number of payouts may be displayed directly from the state in which the pressing order number is displayed.

  As a modification, a dedicated main-side pressing order indicator may be provided instead of using the WIN lamp 46j as the main-side pressing order indicator. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, a main-side pressing order indicator using four lamps may be provided. In this case, the display patterns of the four lamps are determined in correspondence with the pressing order numbers, and the display pattern numbers corresponding to the pressing order numbers are determined. Then, when a pressing order number is selected, a display pattern number corresponding to the pressing order number is selected, and four lamps are lit in a display pattern corresponding to the display pattern number.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of a correspondence relationship between such a pressing order number, a display pattern number, and a display pattern. On the other hand, it is also possible to provide an image display such as a liquid crystal display controlled by the main control means 100 and use this as a main-side pressing order display. As another modification, three display lamps of the 1-BET display lamp 46bA, the 2-BET display lamp 46bB, and the MAX-BET display lamp 46bC may function as the main-side pressing order display. . In this case, the maximum number of display patterns is eight, and the corresponding pressing order number is also limited to eight. However, the existing lamp is used as in the case where the WIN lamp 46j is used as the main pressing order display. Therefore, there is an advantage that the processing load and cost can be reduced as compared with a case where a dedicated main-side push order indicator is newly installed.

  By increasing the number of lamps used as a push order indicator, it is also possible to distinguish whether the push order display at the time of the push order replay win or the push order display at the time of the push order bell win. In addition, as described above, when each pressing order is displayed by a difference in the display pattern of a plurality of lamps, a chart or the like showing the correspondence between each display pattern and the pressing order is displayed on, for example, an image display device or the like. Is preferably displayed so that the player can check it. Further, as an aspect of the display pattern, a display pattern that blinks some lamps or changes the emission color may be provided. For example, when the pressing order is notified using three lamps, a corresponding reel is determined in advance for each lamp (for example, a first lamp is a left reel, a second lamp is a middle reel, and a third lamp is Is the right reel). Also, the first pressing order is "red", the second pressing order is "green", and the third pressing order is "blue". Display the pressing order according to whether the user is present (for example, when the first lamp is “green”, the second lamp is “red”, and the third lamp is “blue”, the pressing order of “middle left / right”) Is displayed). Further, the pressing order may be notified using a buzzer sound or the like.

When the pressing order bell or the pressing order replay is selected but the pressing order is not notified (mainly during non-AT), the mask processing means 140 uses the information of the selected combination determination result number as a mask processing role. A mask process for replacing the information with the information of the decision result number is performed. FIG. 11B shows a combination determination result number for mask processing. As shown, in this embodiment,
The combination determination result numbers 40 to 45 are set as the combination determination result numbers for the mask processing (the names corresponding to the combination determination result numbers are added for convenience in order to easily distinguish the combination determination result numbers. It was done.) The respective combination determination result numbers for the mask processing are associated with each type of combination determination result number selected by the combination determination processing. For example, the combination determination result number 41 (common replay B) is associated with combination determination result numbers 3 to 20 (push order replay), and the combination determination result number 42 (common bell) is combined with the combination determination result numbers 21 to 30 (push). Order).

  In this manner, the combination determination result number selected by the combination determination processing is replaced with the combination determination result number for the mask processing, and the information of the combination determination result number for the mask processing is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. There are advantages such as: That is, the sub-control unit 200 may change the background color or the content of the image effect according to the type of the gaming role that has been won (winning permitted role) by the winning determination process. Therefore, by associating the role determination result number for the mask process with the type of the role determination result number selected by the role determination process, the information of the role determination result number for the mask process is received. The sub-control means 200 can determine the content of the image effect and the like according to the number information. For example, when the information of the combination determination result number 40 is received, an effect (strong production) that gives the player a sense of expectation is performed, and when the information of the combination determination result number 41 is received, the player It is possible to decide to perform an effect (weak effect) that does not give a sense of expectation.

  The following advantages are obtained by performing such a mask process. Since the combination determination result number for the mask processing is associated with each of a plurality of combination determination numbers, for example, whether or not the player has won the pressing order replay, or whether or not the player has won the pressing order bell, even if it can be specified, It is not possible to specify which push order bell has been won. That is, in spite of the fact that the pressing order is not reported in the non-AT mode, the information transmission path from the main control means to the sub control means is illegally accessed to illegally obtain the information of the combination determination result number. There is an advantage that fraudulent acts can be prevented. The mask process is a process that makes it difficult to specify the type by removing information on the operation mode from the information on the selected combination determination result number. When the pressing order is not notified, the information of the pressing order number 0 (the pressing order is unknown) can be transmitted, so that the effect of preventing such misconduct can be enhanced. If the pressing order is not notified, the pressing order number may not be transmitted.

  Note that the mask processing in the present embodiment rewrites (overwrites) the information of the combination determination result number itself selected in the combination determination processing and stored in the predetermined storage area with the combination determination result number for the mask processing. Instead, when transmitting the information of the combination determination result number to the sub-control means 200, the combination determination result number stored in the predetermined storage area is read, and a predetermined numerical value is added to the read combination determination number. The information is added and replaced with a combination determination number for mask processing, and information on the combination determination result number for mask processing is set in a transmission buffer (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “CB”. CB is an abbreviation of a command buffer). is there. This will be described later. The predetermined numerical value for each winning combination determination number may be defined directly on the program, or may be managed in a table and referred to as appropriate.

  As a modified example of the mask processing, a combination determination group number shown in FIG. 11C may be used. The combination determination group number is obtained by classifying combination determination result numbers selected by combination determination processing into a plurality of groups (classified according to the type of a winning combination) and corresponding to each group. In the case of this modification example, when the pressing order is not notified, the information of the selected combination determination result number is transmitted, but the combination determination group number associated with the combination determination result number is transmitted. Even in such a case, the sub-control unit 200 that has received the information of the combination determination group number can determine the content of the image effect and the like according to the group number information.

  In the case of the above-described modification of the mask processing, since the combination determination result number and the combination determination group number use a common numerical value, which number is sent when the sub control unit receives the number. It may not be possible to determine whether or not the effect content can be determined. In the present embodiment, when one piece of information is sent as a command, a command indicating the type or the like (for example, indicating whether it is a combination determination result number or a combination determination group number) and a content (for example, a number “ 3 "(decimal number) command, so that such a problem does not occur. On the other hand, when these numbers are transmitted as one 8-bit data (binary number) without being divided into two commands, the following may be considered. In other words, when the role determination result number is transmitted, the number is transmitted as it is. When the role determination group number is transmitted, a predetermined numerical value is added instead of the number as it is (for example, " 1 ") and send it.

  The pressing sequence game control means 141 is configured to control the pressing sequence game. The push order game is a game in which a part or all of the push order that is the correct answer order is hidden and notified, and when the player can execute the correct answer order, a predetermined profit (a game medium) is given to the player. In addition, AT setting, addition of the number of AT games, etc.) are provided. In the present embodiment, in the processing during AT which will be described later, when a winning in the pressing order game lottery executed when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selections) are selected, the pressing order game Is set. When the pressing order game is set, the pressing order that is the correct answer pressing order is determined, and the pressing order number (any one of 10 to 13) for the pressing order game corresponding to the determined pressing order is set. The notification of the pressing order according to the determined pressing order number (the notification in a state where at least a part of the pressing order is turned down) is performed. Note that when the push order game is set, the push order flag is ON, but the above-described mask processing is performed. (Even if an unauthorized access is made and information is extracted, the correct answer push order cannot be specified. ing). In the sub, by receiving the pressing sequence number for the pressing sequence game, it is recognized that the pressing sequence game has been set.

  In addition, in the pressing order game, each time the player operates the stop switch, it is determined whether or not the answer is the correct pressing order. Sent. On the other hand, if the order is not the correct pressing order, failure information indicating this is transmitted. Based on the information, the sub-control means 200 determines whether or not the pressing sequence game is successful, and performs an effect (a pressing sequence game success effect or a failure effect) in accordance with the judgment. It has become. It should be noted that the timing of transmitting the success information or the failure information is determined after transmitting the information indicating that the stop switch has been operated, and corresponding to the operated stop switch. Any timing before transmission of information indicating that the reel to be stopped has stopped can be set. On the other hand, the timing may be between transmission of information indicating that the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch has stopped and transmission of information indicating that another stop switch has been operated.

(Each Means Constituting Main Communication Control Means 150)
The control command transmitting unit 151 is configured to transmit a control command including various information related to a game at a predetermined timing. For example, the control command transmitted in response to the operation of the start lever includes a control command including freeze number information (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “freeze number command”), and includes information on a pressing order flag ON / OFF. A control command (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “push order flag command”), a control command including AT flag ON / OFF information (hereinafter, appropriately, referred to as an “AT flag command”),
A control command including information indicating which of the main modes 1 to 4 is set to the main mode (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “main mode command”), a non-RT, and an RT gaming state among RT1 to RT6 Control command including information indicating whether or not the setting is set to (hereinafter referred to as “RT command” as appropriate), a control command including information of the pressing order number (hereinafter appropriately referred to as “pressing order number command”), non-special A control command including information of the role determination result number of the role (the role determination result number selected by the role determination process or the role determination result number masked) (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a "non-special role role determination result number command") ), A control command including information on a special role combination determination result number (hereinafter, referred to as a “special role combination determination result number command” as appropriate. There is a constant result number command and simply are collectively referred to as role determination result number command of the special role is referred to as a "role determination result number command"). In addition, a control command including information on a set value, a control command including information on an additional number of AT games, a control command including information indicating that a reel effect performed during a freeze is completed, and execution by a sub-control unit. A control command or the like including information indicating the content of the effect to be performed may be transmitted when the start lever is operated.

  Further, the control command transmitting unit 151 receives the first stop operation (operation of the stop switch for stopping the first reel) as a trigger, and performs control including information indicating that the first stop operation has been received. A command (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “first stop reception command”) is transmitted, and the information of the first cylinder stop is included when the first cylinder stop (stop of the reel corresponding to the first stop operation) is triggered. A control command (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “first stop command”) is transmitted. Similarly, when a second stop operation (operation of a stop switch for stopping the second reel) is received, a control command including information indicating that the second stop operation has been received (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “ A second stop command (hereinafter referred to as “second stop reception command”) is transmitted, and a control command including information on the second stop of the cylinder (hereinafter referred to as appropriate) is triggered by the second stop of the cylinder (stop of the reel corresponding to the second stop operation). (Referred to as "second stop command"). Similarly, when the third stop operation (operation of the 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 A control command (hereinafter referred to as “3rd stop accepting command”) including information on the 3rd stop of the cylinder (hereinafter referred to as “appropriate“ Third stop command ”). Further, after the stop symbol is determined, a control command including information of a stop display symbol to be described later (hereinafter, referred to as a "all stop command" because it is used as a command indicating that all the trunks have stopped), a game A control command including information on the number of medals to be paid out (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a “payout number command”) is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the combination determination process is performed in response to the operation of the start lever to select a combination determination result number, and the pressing order number is determined based on the selected combination determination result number. It has become. However, the command transmission to the sub-control means is performed earlier in the pressing order number command than in the combination determination result number command. This is the same whether or not the above-described mask processing is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, the information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM before the combination determination result number is pressed before the pressing order number, but the information is set in the transmission buffer (CB). Is performed earlier in the pressing order number than in the combination determination result number. When the masking process is not performed, the combination determination result number read from the RAM is set as it is in the CB, as shown in FIG. 19A. As shown in FIG. 19 (B), a mask process for adding a predetermined numerical value (“18” in the example) to the numerical value (“24” in the example) of the combination determination result number read from the RAM is performed. The masked combination determination result number is set in CB. As described above, in the present embodiment, mask processing is performed when a command is transmitted. By doing so, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the masked combination determination result number in the RAM or the like, so that an increase in the storage area can be suppressed.

In the present embodiment, a combination determination result number command (a combination determination result number command for a special combination, but may be a combination determination result number command for a non-special combination) is a command indicating that the start lever has been operated. The sub-control means starts an effect to be executed when the start lever is operated, in response to the reception of the special combination determination result number command of the special combination. Thus, there is no need to transmit a command indicating that the start lever has been operated as another command, so that the processing load on the main control unit can be reduced. In addition, as described above, by transmitting the pressing order number command before the combination determination result number command, the sub-control unit that receives the control command in this order can perform the rendering processing based on the combination determination result number earlier. In addition, it is possible to start a push order navigation effect and the like to be described later as an effect process based on the push order number command, and to start a push order navigation effect and the like during the effect process based on the combination determination result number. Communication between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 (sub main control means 200A) can be performed only in one direction from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200 (sub main control means 200A). I have.

The outer end signal transmitting means 152 is configured to determine that the game is in a predetermined game state (for example, that an AT has been set) and transmit the outer end signal to a data counter, a hall computer, and the like. I have. In the present embodiment, the output timing of the outer end signal ON relating to the AT setting is the timing at which the AT flag is turned ON. On the other hand, the AT end outside signal ON may be output at the timing when the AT flag is turned ON and the state is shifted to a specific RT gaming state (for example, RT4). Further, the outer end signal may be output at the timing when the AT flag is turned off (when the special role is won and the AT flag is turned off, the outer end signal does not have to be output. ).

  On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 mainly controls a lamp effect, an image effect, and a sound effect (instruction), and a sub-main control device (first sub-control device) 200A, and mainly controls an image effect and a sound effect ( Executing) sub-control means (second sub-control means) 200B.

  The sub-main control unit 200A is roughly provided with an effect management unit 210 and a sub-main communication control unit 230. The effect management unit 210 includes a sub-side pressing order management unit 211, a game effect management unit 212, a notification effect management unit 213, and a lamp effect control unit 214. The sub main communication control unit 230 includes a control command reception unit 231, An effect command transmitting means 232 and a status command receiving means 233 are provided. The above-described units in the sub-main control unit 200A are hardware such as a sub-main CPU 71, a ROM 72, a RAM 73, and an electronic circuit provided on a sub-main control board 70A shown in FIG. It functionally represents what is constituted by software such as.

(Each means constituting the effect management means 210)
The sub-side pushing order management unit 211 determines whether a winning combination result number (for example, a winning combination result number 2 or a winning combination result number 21) in which the profit obtained by the pushing order by the player does not change, is selected, The profit obtained by the pressing order changes, but the pressing order of a specific portion does not change the profit regardless of the pressing order (for example, the role determining result numbers 28 to 30; if the first stop is correct, When the order of the second stop and the third stop may be any order), the sub-control means 200 determines the pressing order and manages the determined pressing order. When determining the pressing order, a 6-choice navigation lottery B, a pressing order lottery A, a pressing order lottery B, and a pressing order lottery C are performed.

The six-choice navigation lottery B is determined by the main control means when any one of the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 (push order bell three choices) is received in a modified example of the start lever processing described later. Not only the pressing order of the first stop performed but also the pressing order of the second stop and the third stop (from the first pressing order to the third pressing order) is notified, or the first stop determined by the main control means is notified. Push order (first push order)
It is a lottery that decides whether to notify only. The selection items and the selection probabilities in the 6-choice navigation lottery B are as shown in FIG.

  The push order lottery A is, in a modified example of the processing at the time of the start lever described later, a case in which the above-mentioned 6-selection navigation lottery B is won, or information of the combination determination result number 21 (specific push order bell) and information of the push order number 9 Is a lottery for determining the second pressing order and the third pressing order. The selection items and selection probabilities in the pressing order lottery A are as shown in FIG.

  The pressing order lottery B is a lottery for determining the pressing order to be notified when the information of the combination determination result number 2 (specific pressing order replay) is received during CZ in a modified example of the processing at the time of the start lever described later. . The selection items and the selection probabilities in the pushing order lottery B are as shown in FIG.

  In the push order lottery C, in a modified example of the process at the time of the start lever, which will be described later, when any of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (push order replay) is received during the CZ (in this case, the replay game 5 (A push order number corresponding to the push order for establishing the order is also received), and a lottery for determining a push order different from the push order corresponding to the received push order number. FIG. 20D shows an example of selection items and selection probabilities in the pressing order lottery C. FIG. 20 (D) shows an example of a case where the combination determination result number 3 (push order number 1) is received, and the push order ("left center right" , "Left First") are not selected.

  The game effect management means 212 mainly performs the image and sound effects (hereinafter referred to as “game effects”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B for the purpose of enhancing the interest of the game and enhancing the playability. It is configured to manage based on a control command from the main control means 100. The game effects include, for example, continuous effects, single effects, and assist effects.

  The continuous production is a production that is continuous over a plurality of game periods, and mainly uses the image display device 11 to display an image as a continuous story over a plurality of game periods, One that displays an effect image or the like that symbolizes that an AT is being performed is given. When performing a continuous effect or a single effect described below, effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and decorative lamps 32a, 32b are performed, or the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b are used. It may be performed by combining the effects that have been performed.

The one-shot effect is an effect that is executed only once when a specific situation occurs during the progress of the game. For example, there is an effect of displaying an image that implies the degree of expectation of a winning combination by the image display device 11 when each reel rotates. Further, when the additional number of AT games is selected in the above-mentioned additional lottery A / B performed in the main control means 100 (the control command including the information on the additional number is received), the additional number is determined. An effect of displaying a value (for example, a character such as "+10") on the display screen 11a of the image display device 11 (hereinafter referred to as "AT-added effect") is also an example of a single effect.

  The assist effect is an effect for assisting the player. In the present embodiment, the push order navigation effect is mainly performed according to the information of the push order number transmitted by the push order number command from the main control unit 100. Done. This push order navigation effect is a one-shot effect of notifying the player of the push order according to the push order number. When the pressing order is determined by the sub-control means, a pressing order navigation effect is performed according to the pressing order determined by the sub-control means, and the pressing order number transmitted by the pressing order command from the main control means. In addition to the first pressing order corresponding to the information of the above, if the determination of the second pressing order and the third pressing order is determined by the sub-control means, the pressing order is determined according to the pressing order determined by the main control means and the sub-control means. A navigation effect is performed.

  As a specific mode of the pressing order navigation effect, for example, when the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number is “middle left / right”, the number indicating the pressing order is displayed on the display screen 11a as “2, 1, 3”. For example, the display may be arranged from the left side in the order of "", or the character information of "middle, left, right" may be displayed. Also, when displaying the numbers indicating the pressing order, the voices “Naka”, “Hidari”, and “Migi” should be set in this order so that the voices of Outputting from 15a, 15b, etc. is also mentioned as an example. Further, when the notified push order is “middle first”, displaying the image information indicating that the stop switch 26b is operated first on the display screen 11a is also an example.

  In addition, as an assist effect, an effect that informs information of a winning combination and a symbol to be pressed, and an effect that informs a push position indicating what rotational position the reel should be operated in (hereinafter referred to as “press position navigation effect”). "). For example, when the watermelon small role becomes the allowed permissible role, there is a mode in which character information such as “watermelon win!” Or “aim for watermelon!” Is displayed on the display screen 11a (the speakers 15a, 15b, etc.). May be output as audio information).

  The notification effect management means 213 mainly performs an image or sound effect (hereinafter, referred to as “information effect”) executed by the sub-sub control means 200B for the purpose of notifying the player of information relating to the game. It is configured to manage based on a control command from the main control means 100. As the notification effect, for example, an error notification effect of notifying that an error has occurred using character information such as "error occurrence" or "image preparation" when an image is being prepared at the time of power-off is restored. An effect of notifying with character information is given.

  The lamp effect control means 214 is configured to control various lighting effects using the effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, the decorative lamps 32a, 32b, and the back lamps 38a to 38d.

(Each Means Constituting the 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 (a command buffer for the received control command) such as the RAM 73.

  Based on the control command from the main control means 100, the effect command transmitting means 232 sends an effect command including various information on effects to the sub-sub-control means 200B (for example, an effect command including the information on the number of AT games described above). It is configured to transmit.

  The status command receiving unit 233 receives a status command (for example, a status command including information indicating that an effect command reception error has occurred) from the sub-sub control unit 200B, and stores the status command in a predetermined storage area (such as the received status) in the RAM 73 or the like. (Command buffer for commands).

In contrast to the sub-main control means 200A configured as described above, the sub-sub control means 200B is provided with an effect execution control means 250 and a sub-sub communication control means 270. The effect execution control unit 250 includes a game effect execution control unit 251 and a notification effect execution control unit 252. The sub-sub communication control unit 270 includes an effect command receiving unit 271 and a state command transmitting unit 272. Note that the above-described units in the sub-sub-control unit 200B are hardware such as a sub-sub CPU 75, a ROM 76, a RAM 77, an electronic circuit, and a software such as a control program stored in the ROM 76, which are arranged on a sub-sub control board 70B shown in FIG. This is a functional representation of what is configured by the wear.

(Each means constituting the effect 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 an effect command from the sub-main control means 200A, and execute the above-described game effects.

  The notification effect execution control means 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 means 200A, and execute the notification effect described above.

(Each 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 (a command buffer for the received effect command) such as the RAM 77.

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

  The transmission of the control command from the control command transmitting means 151, the transmission of the effect command from the effect command transmitting means 232, and the transmission of the state command from the state command transmitting means 272 are all performed by a serial communication method (parallel communication). It may be performed by a communication method). Each of the transmitting units 151, 232, and 272 has the same configuration, and performs a command buffer (CB) as a storage area for temporarily storing a command to be transmitted, and performs processing such as writing and reading of the command to be transmitted. A command processing unit for performing the command, and a command transmitting unit for transmitting the command by serial communication.

  The CB has a plurality of storage areas distinguished by respective addresses, and is configured to be able to store 1-byte command data in each storage area. The command processing unit generates command data to be transmitted, writes the command data into the address area indicated by the write pointer of the CB, reads the previously written command data from the address area indicated by the read pointer of the CB, and reads the command data. It is configured to write to a TDR (transmission data register) of the transmission unit. The command transmission unit is configured to transfer the command data written in the TDR to a TSR (transmission shift register), convert the data into a serial data, and transmit the converted data.

  One command in the present embodiment usually has a 2-byte configuration (the checksum has a 1-byte configuration). The communication system is a start-stop synchronization system (asynchronous system), and has one stop bit and one parity bit (even parity) (the communication system and the command configuration can be appropriately changed).

<Notification timing of pressing order>
Next, the timing of notifying the pressing order in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the pressing order to be notified is mainly determined by the main control means 100 (partially also determined by the sub-control means 200). It is designed to do both. FIG. 21A shows the timing of notifying the pressing order when the freeze is not set. Note that “main” and “sub” in the drawing and in the following description mean a main control unit and a sub control unit, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 21A, when a freeze is not set, a freeze number command (in this case, a command of freeze number 0) and a pressing order are switched from main to sub when the start lever is operated. A flag command (a command for turning on the pressing order flag when notifying the pressing order, a command for turning off when not informing), an AT flag command (command for turning on or off the AT flag), a main mode command (for the main modes 1 to 4) Any command), RT command (non-RT, any one of RT1 to 6), pressing order number command (if pressing order is notified, any of pressing order numbers 1 to 13; if not notified) Is the command of the pressing order number 0), the role determination result number command (the role determination result number command of the non-special role (when reporting the pressing order) Winning combination determination process elected winning combination determination result by number, masking processed winning combination determination result number) and role determination result number command) of Special role if it does not notify the push order is sent.

  The freeze number command, the push order flag command, the AT flag command, the main mode command, the RT command, and the push order number command are within a range indicated by a double-headed arrow in the drawing (the push order number command is If the push order notification is performed by the order indicator), the transmission order is arbitrary, but the combination determination result number command is after these commands are transmitted, and the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. (In this embodiment, the combination determination result number command is transmitted before the start of rotation so that the reel is reliably transmitted until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. .).

  Further, upon receiving the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation, respectively, the first stop reception command, the second stop reception command, and the third stop reception command are transmitted from the main to the sub. Then, the first stop command, the second stop command, and the third stop command are transmitted from the main to the sub with the first torso stop, the second torso stop, and the third torso stop, respectively. Further, after the stop symbol is determined, an all stop command is transmitted from the main to the sub.

  When notifying the pressing order, in the main, for example, the pressing order notification is started before the transmission of the pressing order number command (see FIG. 23A), and after transmitting the all-body stop command, the above-described operation is performed. The pressing order notification is ended before the number-of-payouts command is transmitted (see FIG. 21A). On the other hand, in the sub, for example, after receiving the pressing order number command and the combination determination result number command, the pressing order notification is started until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation (see FIG. 23A), After receiving the three stop reception command and before receiving the third stop command, the pressing order notification ends (see FIG. 21A). As described above, in the present embodiment, the period of the pressing order notification by the main is set to be longer than the period of the pressing order notification by the sub. By starting the pressing order notification by the main first, even if the pressing order number transmitted to the sub is not transmitted correctly and the pressing order notification by the sub is incorrect, the player can correct the pressing order notification by the main. Since it is possible to know the pressing order, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

In addition, if the pressing order by the player is different from the notified pressing order, the pressing order notification by the sub is terminated midway (may not be terminated). That is, if the pressing order of the second stop operation is different from the notification pressing order, after receiving the second stop accepting command, the pressing order notification is terminated until the second stop command is received, If the pressing order of the one-stop operation is different from the notification pressing order, the pressing order notification ends after the first stop reception command is received and before the first stop command is received. By ending the process in the middle, it is also possible to subsequently perform an effect that informs that the pressing order is different. In the present embodiment, the notification of the pressing order by the main does not end in the middle even if the pressing order by the player is different from the notified pressing order. (Thus, the player can carefully check the notified pressing order. May be performed), but may be terminated. In this case, it is preferable that after the completion of the notification of the pressing order by the sub or at the same time, the notification of the pressing order by the main is ended. After the pressing order notification by the main is completed, the pressing order notification by the sub may be ended. The start timing of the pressing order notification by the main can be arbitrarily set as long as the start lever is operated and the reels rotate at a constant speed.

  In this embodiment, the notification of the pressing order by the main is started basically by operating the start lever. However, for example, when the reel effect is finished (for example, when a freeze described later is set), the reel is turned When the rotation has started and the reel has reached the constant speed rotation, the push order notification can be started. In addition, the notification of the first pressing order is not performed, and when the player correctly answers the first pressing order, and the second and third pressing orders are notified, the first stop operation is received. At the same time, the push order notification may be started. In addition, when it is determined in the middle that the pressing order by the player is different from the notified pressing order, another pressing order is newly determined, and the pressing order notification by the main is switched to the notification of the pressing order. Alternatively, when switching the pressing order information by the main, the pressing order notification by the sub may be switched.

  As an example of a change in the start timing of the push order notification, as shown in FIG. 23B, the main push order notification starts after the push order number command is transmitted. Pressing order notification by the sub starts after receiving the pressing order number command, and until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation, the pressing order notification by the main and the pressing order notification by the sub are performed. They may be started at the same time.

  Further, as another modification of the start timing of the push order notification, an aspect shown in FIG. 23C may be adopted. In this aspect, after the main unit transmits the pressing order number command to the sub, the main unit starts notifying the pressing order (the combination determination result number command does not matter before or after the main unit notifies the pressing order number). Is transmitted (hereinafter, referred to as a “push order display command”) including information indicating that the “push order is displayed” (or allowing the sub to display the push order). Then, the notification of the pressing order by the sub is started after the pressing order display command is received and before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. The role determination result number command may be transmitted after the notification of the pressing order by the main, and the role determination result number command may have the role of the pressing order display command, so that a separate pressing order display command may not be provided. .

  FIG. 21B shows the timing of starting the pressing order notification in the case of setting the freeze. In this case, when notifying the pressing order, a freeze number command (in this case, a command of the freeze number 1 or 2) is transmitted from the main to the sub, triggered by the operation of the start lever. After the end of the reel effect, the order of the pressing order flag command (in this case, the command for turning on the pressing order flag), the pressing order number command (in this case, any one of the pressing order numbers 1 to 13), A role determination result number command (in this case, a non-masked non-special role combination determination result number command and a special role combination determination result number command) is transmitted (the role determination result number command is transmitted last). ). Then, the main push order notification is started after the end of the reel effect, and after the start, each of the above commands is transmitted, and the sub push order notification is received until the reel reaches the constant speed rotation after receiving each of the above commands. Begun between.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the freeze is set, the notification of the pressing order is started after the end of the reel effect, but there are the following reasons (advantages). That is, in the present embodiment, as described above, the freeze is set when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selections) are selected, and the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) There is a case where a freeze is set in response to the selection of a “freeze”. In the case of the AT, when the push order bell 6 selections are selected, the correct push order is reported, but when the strong watermelon is won, there is no need to report the push order, so that it is not reported. For this reason, when the freeze is set, if the push order is notified before the start of the reel production or during the execution, the player can understand that the 6 push bells are selected instead of the strong watermelon. As a result, there is a concern that interest in reel production may be reduced. Therefore, when a freeze is set, such a problem is prevented from occurring by setting the start of the pressing order notification after the end of the reel effect.

  On the other hand, when the pressing order is not notified, a freeze number command (in this case, a command of the freeze number 1 or 2) is transmitted from the main to the sub, triggered by the operation of the start lever. Then, after the end of the reel effect, from the main to the sub, a pressing order flag command (in this case, a pressing order flag OFF command), a pressing order number command (in this case, a pressing order number 0 command), a combination determination result number command (In this case, a masked non-special combination combination determination result number command and a special combination combination determination result number command) are transmitted. Then, the push order notification is not performed for both the main and the sub. In the present embodiment, in the effect processing corresponding to the freeze number command, the sub performs the effect during the reel effect execution.

  As an example of changing the timing of pressing order notification, a mode shown in FIG. 22A (corresponding to a second embodiment described later) may be adopted. In the case of this mode, when notifying the pressing order, the freeze number command (in this case, the command of the freeze number 1 or 2), the pressing order flag command ( In this case, the pressing order flag OFF command), the pressing order number command (in this case, the pressing order number 0 command), the role determination result number command (in this case, the masked non-special role role determination result number command and the A special role combination determination result number command) is transmitted. Although details of the transmission timing of each command are omitted in FIG. 22A, each of the commands is transmitted when the start lever is operated.

  After the end of the reel effect, the pressing order notification by the main is started, and then the pressing order flag command (in this case, the pressing order flag ON command) and the pressing order number command (in this case, the pressing order number) 1 to 13), a combination determination result number command (in this case, a non-masked non-special combination combination determination result number command and a special combination combination determination result number command) are transmitted. Note that the pressing order flag command may be transmitted before the notification of the pressing order by the main. Then, the notification of the pressing order by the sub is started after the above commands are received and before the reel reaches the constant speed rotation. When the pressing order is not notified, a freeze number command (in this case, a command of freeze number 1 or 2), a pressing order flag command (in this case, Push order flag OFF command), push order number command (in this case, command of push order number 0), role determination result number command (in this case, the masked non-special role role determination result number command and special role A combination determination result number command) is transmitted.

After the end of the reel effect, a pressing order flag command (in this case, a pressing order flag OFF command), a pressing order number command (in this case, a pressing order number 0 command), a combination determination result number command (in this case, mask processing is performed). The non-special role combination determination result number command and the special role combination determination result number command) are transmitted again. When the pressing order is not notified, the command does not have to be transmitted again after the end of the reel effect, but since the processing for notifying and pressing the pressing order can be shared, the command is transmitted again. I have to. In the modified example, when the start lever is operated, in addition to the freeze number command, a pressing order flag command, a pressing order number command, and a role determination result number command (in this case, the role determination of a masked non-special role is performed. (Result number command and special role combination result number command). This is, by providing an effect process according to the role determination result number command, without providing an effect process according to the freeze number command in the sub, by enabling the effect during the execution of the reel effect and the pressing order navigation effect, This is because the processing load on the sub can be reduced. For example, AT
When the sub is set to "1", the sub performs an effect during the reel effect execution but does not perform the pressing order navigation effect in the effect processing corresponding to the first role determination result number command (the command of the freeze number 1 or 2, the pressing order). The flag OFF command, the pressing order number 0 command, the masked non-special role combination determination result number command and the special combination combination determination result number command) In the rendering process corresponding to the second combination determination result number command , Does not perform an effect during reel effect execution, but performs a push order navigation effect (command of push order flag ON, any command of push order numbers 1 to 13, role determination result number of non-special role not masked) Command and special role combination result number command).

  Further, as another modification of the push order notification timing, a mode shown in FIG. 22B (corresponding to a third embodiment described later) may be adopted. In the case of this mode, when notifying the pressing order, the freeze number command (in this case, the command of the freeze number 1 or 2), the pressing order flag command ( In this case, regardless of whether or not it is time to win the pressing sequence, a command to turn on the pressing sequence flag), a pressing sequence number command (in this case, regardless of whether or not the pressing sequence is won) , Any one of the pressing order numbers 1 to 13), a combination determination result number command (in this case, a non-masked non-special combination combination determination result number command and a special combination combination determination result number command), etc. are transmitted. Is done. The details of the transmission timing of each command are omitted in FIG. 22B, but are the same as those in FIG. 21A.

  Then, the notification of the pressing order by the main is started when the start lever is operated, and thereafter, the pressing order number command and the combination determination result number command are transmitted to the sub. The notification of the pressing order by the sub is started, for example, after receiving the pressing order number command and the combination determination result number command and before the reels including the reel effect being executed reach the constant speed rotation.

  As described above, in another modified example, when notifying the pressing order when setting the freeze, the start lever is operated (before the start of the reel effect, during the execution of the reel effect) as in the case where the freeze is not set. (The processing load on the main can be reduced.) Therefore, the push order is also notified when a role that does not need to notify the push order is won. For example, it is not only when the role determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 selections) for which the push order notification is originally performed are selected, but also the role determination result numbers 32 (strong) that originally do not need the push order notification. When watermelon is selected, an appropriate pressing order is determined, and the pressing order is notified. For this reason, even if the pressing order is notified before the start of the reel effect or during the execution, the player is set to the freeze setting based on the selection of the six selections of the pressing order, or the freeze setting based on the strong watermelon being selected. It cannot be determined.

  On the other hand, when the pressing order is not notified, the freeze lever command (in this case, the command of freeze number 1 or 2) and the pressing order flag command (in this case, Push order flag OFF command), push order number command (in this case, command of push order number 0), role determination result number command (in this case, the masked non-special role role determination result number command and special role A combination determination result number command) is transmitted. Then, the push order notification is not performed for both the main and the sub.

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the above-described slot machine will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, among the control processes performed by the main control unit 100, first, the game control process and the timer interrupt process (main) will be described first with reference to FIGS. Next, with reference to FIGS. 42 to 46, among various control processes performed in the sub main control unit 200 </ b> A, particularly, a program start process, a sub main loop process, and a power cutoff process will be described.

<Game control processing>
In the game control process performed by the main control means 100, first, as shown in FIG. 24A, a game start process is performed (step S1). In this game start process, as shown in FIG. 24B, first, the information of the pressing order number stored in the previous game is cleared (step S21). Next, a game operation state (for example, a re-game operation state or a BB operation state) is set (step S22), and a control command including information of game information (set value, game operation state, etc.) is generated (step S23). The control command set 1 is performed (step S24). As shown in FIG. 24 (C), the control command 1 prohibits interruption (step S31) and performs control command set 2 (step S32).

  In the control command set 2, as shown in FIG. 24D, first, a designated address in the command buffer (CB) is acquired based on the position of the write pointer (step S41). Next, it is determined whether a control command can be written to the specified address (step S42). Here, if the writing is possible, the control command is written to the designated address (step S43), the position of the writing pointer is updated (step S44), and the control command set 2 is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S42 that writing is not possible, the processing in steps S43 and S44 is not performed, the control command set 2 ends, and the process returns.

  With the return from the control command set 2, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. 24C, where the interrupt is permitted, the control command set 1 is terminated, and the process returns. With the return from the control command set 1, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG. 24B, where it is determined whether or not the game is in the replay operation state. Here, if it is in the re-game operation state, an automatic bet process is performed (step S26).

  In the automatic betting process, as shown in FIG. 24E, first, the count value of the number of bets is updated by "+1" (step S51), and then a control command including information indicating that one bet is automatically generated is generated. Then, the control command set 1 is performed (step S53). Next, the process proceeds to step S54, in which bet-time attendant processing is performed.

  In the bet-time attendant process, as shown in FIG. 24F, first, control data of the BET lamp 46b is output to the output port (step S61). Next, it is determined whether or not the data on the number of payouts has been cleared (step S62). If the number has not been cleared, the data of the number of payouts is cleared (step S63), a control command including information that the number of payouts has been cleared is generated (step S64), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S64). Step S65), the betting-time associated processing ends, and the routine returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S62 that the bet has been cleared, the processes in steps S63 to S65 are not performed, and the bet-time-related processes are terminated and the process returns. It should be noted that in step S63, the data of the number of payouts is cleared (specifically, control data for turning off the WIN lamp 46j is output to the output port), and the WIN lamp 46j is turned off. It is in a ready state in which it can function as the main side pressing order display. As another mode, instead of extinguishing the WIN lamp 46j, "-" or "00" may be displayed, and the display state may function as a main-side pressing order display.

With the return from the bet-related process, the process proceeds to step S55 in FIG. 24E, where the specified number of bets is confirmed, and it is determined whether the bet is at the limit (whether the bet cannot be placed) ( Step S56). Here, when the bet is at the limit, the bet limit flag indicating that the bet is at the limit is turned ON (set) (step S57), and the automatic bet process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S56 that the bet is not at the limit, the process returns to step S51.

  With the return from the automatic betting process, the process proceeds to step S27 of FIG. 24B, where it is determined whether or not the game is in the replaying operation state and the number of stored games has reached the upper limit. Here, if the game is not in the replaying operation state or the stored number has not reached the upper limit, the blocker is turned ON (medal receivable state) (step S28), and the game start processing ends and returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the game is in the replaying operation state and the number of stored pieces has reached the upper limit, the game start process is terminated with the blocker kept OFF (game medal unacceptable state) and return. I do.

  With the return from the game start process, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. 24A, where the game medal management process is performed. In this game medal management process, as shown in FIG. 25A, first, it is determined whether or not the blocker is ON (step S71). Here, if the blocker is ON, the process proceeds to step S72, and if the blocker is not ON, the process proceeds to step S73. In the step S72, it is determined whether or not the groomed game medals are accepted. Here, if the game medal has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S78, where the accepted game medal process is performed.

  In this accepted game medal process, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), first, it is checked whether or not the specified number is in the re-game operation state (step S81), and then the next game medal can be accepted. It is determined whether or not there is (step S82). Here, if the next game medal cannot be accepted, the blocker is turned off (step S83), and the process proceeds to step S84. If the next game medal can be accepted, the process proceeds to step S84 without turning off the blocker. In step S84, a control command including information that one game medal has been received is generated, and the above-described control command set 1 is performed (step S85), and the process proceeds to step S86. In this step S86, it is determined whether or not the bet limit flag is ON. Here, if the bet limit flag is ON, the process proceeds to the stored number addition process, and if the bet limit flag is not ON, the process proceeds to the bet number addition process.

  In the storage number adding process, as shown in FIG. 25C, first, the count value of the storage number is updated by "+1" (step S91). Next, a control command including information that one sheet has been stored is generated (step S92), the control command set 1 is performed (step S93), and control data of the CRE lamp 46h is output to an output port (step S94). The storage number addition process ends and the process returns.

  On the other hand, in the bet number adding process, as shown in FIG. 25D, first, the count value of the bet number is updated by “+1” (step S101). Next, a control command including information indicating that one betting game medal has been bet is generated (step S102), the above-mentioned control command set 1 is performed (step S103), and the above-described bet-time-related processing is performed (step S104). . After performing the bet-related process, the specified number of bets is confirmed (step S105), and it is determined whether the bet is at the limit (step S106). Here, if the bet is at the limit, the bet limit flag is turned ON (set) (step S107), the bet number adding process ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the bet is not at the limit, the process returns without turning on the bet limit flag.

With the return from the stored number addition processing or the bet number addition processing, the process proceeds to step S73 in FIG. 25A, and it is determined whether or not the operation of the bet switch or the clearing switch is acceptable. Here, if the operation of the bet switch or the clearing switch is acceptable, the process proceeds to step S74, where it is determined whether the operation of the bet switch or the clearing switch is accepted. Here, if the operation of the bet switch or the clearing switch has been received, the process proceeds to step S75, and it is determined whether the operation of the clearing switch has been received. Here, if the operation of the clearing switch has been received, the process proceeds to step S77, where the clearing process of the game medals is performed, the game medal management process ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S75 that the operation of the settlement switch has not been received (the operation of the bet switch has been received), the process proceeds to step S76, in which the storage bet process described below is performed. Then, the game medal management process is terminated and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S73 that the operation of the bet switch or the settlement switch cannot be accepted (for example, if another operation switch is operated), the processing of steps S74 to S77 is not performed, and The game medal management process ends and the process returns. If the operation of the bet switch or the settlement switch has not been received in the determination of step S74, the processing of steps S75 to S77 is not performed, and the game medal management processing ends and returns.

  In the storage bet process, as shown in FIG. 25E, first, it is determined whether or not the bet is at the limit (step S111). If the bet is at the limit, the process proceeds to step S118. On the other hand, if the bet is not at the limit, the process proceeds to step S112, where the expected number of bets (“1” when the operated is the 1-BET switch, the specified number when the MAX-BET switch is operated) is set. The count value of the BET number is updated by "+1" (step S113). Next, a control command including information that the player has bet one game medal stored is generated (step S114), the control command set 1 is performed (step S115), and a stored number subtraction process is performed (step S116). .

  In the stored number subtraction process, as shown in FIG. 25 (F), first, the count value of the stored number is updated by “−1” (step S121). Next, a control command including information that the stored number has been reduced by "1" is generated (step S122), the control command set 1 is performed (step S123), and the control data of the CRE lamp 46h is output to the output port ( (Step S124) The stored number subtraction process ends, and the process returns.

  With the return from the stored number subtraction process, the process proceeds to step S117 in FIG. 25E, where it is determined whether the bet is at the limit. Here, if the bet is at the limit, the bet limit flag is turned ON (set) (step S118), and the stored bet processing is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S117 that the bet is not at the limit, the process proceeds to step S119 without turning on the bet limit flag. Here, if the execution has been performed for the planned number of bets, the stored betting process ends and the process returns.

  Due to the return from the stored bet process, the process also returns from the game medal management process, and proceeds to step S3 in FIG. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the bet number matches the specified number and whether the operation of the start lever has been received. If the determination here is correct, the process proceeds to step S4, and if not, the process returns to step S2. In step S4, the blocker is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S5.

In this step S5, a combination determination process is performed. In this winning combination determination processing, as shown in FIG. 26A, first, a random number latch for selecting one random number from a random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 and the like is performed (step S131). Next, the latched random number (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “latch random number”) is read (step S132), and one winning determination result number is selected based on the read latch random number and the winning lottery table (step S133). Next, the information of the selected winning combination determination result number (winning flag) is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S134), the winning determination process ends, and the process returns.

  With the return from the winning combination determination process, the process proceeds to step S6 in FIG. 24A, where the AT control process is performed. In this AT control process, as shown in FIG. 26B, first, it is determined whether or not RT5 or RT6 has been set (step S141). Here, if it is set to RT5 or RT6, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 24A, and if it is set to another RT game state, the process proceeds to step S142 in FIG. 26B. . In this step S142, it is determined whether or not the main mode 4 is set. Here, if the main mode 4 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S143, where the processing during non-AT described below is performed. On the other hand, if the main mode 4 has been set, the process proceeds to step S144, where processing during AT, which will be described later, is performed.

  In the process during the non-AT, as shown in FIG. 26C, first, it is determined whether or not the main mode 3 is set (step S146). Here, when the main mode 3 is set, the process of the AT precursor (the process of instructing the switching of the effect performed in the main mode 3 and the like) is performed (step S147), and the process during the non-AT is completed. And return. On the other hand, if the main mode 3 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S148 without performing the process of step S147, where the CZ counter (a counter set in a game end process described later, and thereby the game in the chance zone) It is determined whether the value of “CZ stands for chance zone” is greater than 0 (whether or not CZ is in progress). Here, if the value of the CZ counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S149, where the CZ intermediate processing described below is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the CZ counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S150, where a normal medium process described later is performed.

  In the above CZ middle processing, as shown in FIG. 26D, first, it is determined whether or not RT1 is set (step S151). Here, if RT1 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S156. On the other hand, if it is set to RT1, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 2 (specific push order replay) has been selected in the combination determination processing of the game (step S152). If No. 2 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S153, where a combination determination result number 2 process is performed. In this combination determination result number 2 processing, as shown in FIG. 27A, the main controller 100 performs a predetermined pressing order (here, depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, the re-gaming combination 10 can be established in the middle right). The pressing order number (here, pressing order number 6) corresponding to the pressing order is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S171), the pressing order flag is turned on (step S172), and the return is performed. I do. In the case of performing the combination determination result number 2 processing in this mode, the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number 6 determined by the main control unit 100 is notified by the sub control unit 200. The main control unit 100 also notifies the determined pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number 6, but the pressing order flag is ON (because it is necessary to set the ON to notify the pressing order by the sub-control unit). However, the main control unit 100 may not notify the pressing order (only the sub-control unit 200 notifies the pressing order).

As a modified example of the combination determination result number 2 processing, as shown in FIG. 27B, the pressing order number 0 is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S171A), the pressing order flag is turned on (step S172A), and the return is performed. You may make it. In the case of performing the combination determination result number 2 processing of this aspect, the pressing order can be determined by the sub-control means 200, and the determined pressing order can be notified. As described above, the determination of the pressing order in the sub-control unit 200 is permitted only when the difference in the pressing order determined by the sub-control unit 200 causes no or little difference in the profit obtained by the player. Preferred (may not be limited). In the case of performing the combination determination result number 2 processing of this embodiment, the pressing order number is 0, so that the main control unit 100 does not notify the pressing order (appropriate pressing order (the main control unit and the sub control unit notify the pressing order). May be different).

  After returning from the combination determination result number 2 process, or when the combination determination result number 2 is not selected in the determination in step S152, the process proceeds to step S154 in FIG. 26D, and the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 ( It is determined whether or not any of the replaying game combinations 2 and 5 is included in the winning combination (push order replay). If the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S155, and the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are performed. In the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), the pressing order for preventing the replay combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) from being established (depends on the selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8). ) Is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area (step S176), the pressing order flag is turned on (step S177), and the routine returns. In the case of performing the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 in this mode, the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number determined by the main control means 100 is notified by the sub-control means 200. Also, the main control means 100 also notifies the determined pressing order number of the pressing order, but the pressing order flag is ON (because it is necessary to turn ON to notify the pressing order by the sub-control means). However, the main control means 100 may not notify the pressing order.

  As a modified example of the processing of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8, as shown in FIG. 27D, the pressing order for establishing the replaying combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8). Is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area (step S176A), the pressing order flag is turned on (step S177A), and the process returns. It may be. In the case of performing the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 in this mode, the pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number determined by the main control means 100 (the pressing order for not establishing the replaying combination 5). Is determined by the sub-control means 200 and notified. Also, when performing the combination determination result number 3 to 8 processing of this mode, the pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the pressing order number determined by the main control unit is notified by the sub-control unit. Although it is preferable that the main control unit 100 does not notify the pressing order even if the flag is ON, the pressing order (the pressing order for not establishing the replaying combination 5 (the pressing order notified by the main control unit and the sub control unit) May be different.)).

  After returning from the processing of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8, or when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 are not selected in the determination in the above step S154, or when RT1 is not set in the determination in the above step S151. Then, the process proceeds to step S156 in FIG. 26D, and it is determined whether any of the combination determination result numbers 2, 31 to 35 has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 2, 31 to 35 have not been selected, the CZ in-process is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 2, 31 to 35 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S157, and it is determined whether the main mode 1 is set. Here, when the main mode 1 is set, the high-accuracy mode shift lottery is performed (step S158), and it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy mode shift lottery is won (high-accuracy mode win) (step S159). ). Here, when the high-accuracy mode is won, the high-accuracy mode shift flag is turned ON (step S160), and the process proceeds to step S161. On the other hand, if the main mode 1 has not been set in the determination in step S157, the process proceeds to step S161 without performing the processing in steps S158 to S160, and if the high-accuracy mode has not been won in the determination in step S159. , The process proceeds to step S161 without performing the process of step S160.

In step S161, an AT lottery process is performed. In this AT lottery process, as shown in FIG. 27E, an AT lottery is performed (step S181), and it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won (AT win) (step S182). Here, when the AT is won, the AT precursor G number lottery is performed (step S183), and the AT precursor G number selected by this lottery is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S184). Next, the AT precursor flag (flag indicating that the mode can be shifted to the main mode 3) is turned ON (step S185), and the AT lottery process ends and the process returns. On the other hand, if the AT has not been won in the determination in step S182, the processes in steps S183 to S185 are not performed, and the AT lottery process ends and returns. With the return from the AT lottery process, the mid-CZ process of FIG. 26 (D) ends and returns, and with the return from the mid-CZ process, the non-AT process of FIG. 26 (C) also ends. And return.

  On the other hand, in the normal middle process in step S150 of the process during the non-AT, as shown in FIG. 26E, first, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 1 to 30 has been selected. (Step S163). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 1 to 30 have been selected, the CZ lottery is performed (step S164), and it is determined whether or not the CZ lottery has been won (CZ win) (step S165). Here, when the CZ is won, a G number lottery of the CZ is performed (step S166), the G number of the CZ selected by the lottery is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S167), and a CZ shift flag (CZ) is set. Is turned on (step S168), and the process proceeds to step S169. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 1 to 30 have not been selected in the determination in step S163, the process proceeds to step S169 without performing the processing in steps S164 to S168, and the CZ has been won in the determination in step S165. If not, the process proceeds to step S169 without performing the processes of steps S166 to S168.

  In this step S169, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 have been selected, the above-described AT lottery processing is performed (step S170), and after the end, the normal medium processing is ended and the routine returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 have not been selected, the AT lottery process is not performed, and the normal medium process ends and the process returns. In the return from the normal processing, the processing during the non-AT in FIG.

  In the process during the AT in step S144 of FIG. 26B, as described above, first, as shown in FIG. 27F, the AT flag (the number of ATs is set and managed. Is determined (step S191). If the AT flag has not been turned ON, the process proceeds to step S192, and a process during AT preparation described later is performed. On the other hand, if the AT flag is ON, the process advances to step S193 to determine whether the value of the TZ counter (a counter for managing the number of games in the specialization zone; TZ means the specialization zone) is larger than 0. No (whether or not in the specialization zone) is determined. Here, if the value of the TZ counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S194, and the processing in the specialized zone described later is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the TZ counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S195, and it is determined whether or not the specialized zone shift flag (a flag indicating that the zone can be shifted to the specialized zone) is OFF. Here, if the specialized zone shift flag is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S196, and a specialized zone preparation process described later is performed. On the other hand, if the specialization zone shift flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S197, and the processing during AT described below is performed.

In the AT preparation process in step S192, as shown in FIG. 28A, first, it is determined whether or not a non-RT is being performed (step S201). If it is determined that the non-RT is being performed, the process proceeds to step S202, and the non-RT processing described below is performed. On the other hand, when it is not during non-RT, the process proceeds to step S203, and it is determined whether or not RT1 is being performed. Here, if RT1 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S204, and processing during RT1 described below is performed. On the other hand, if RT1 is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S205, and it is determined whether RT2 is being performed. Here, if RT2 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S206, and a process during RT2 described below is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT2, the process proceeds to step S207, and it is determined whether or not RT3 is being performed. Here, if RT3 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S208, and a process A during RT3 described below is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT3, the process proceeds to step S209, and a process A during R4 described below is performed.

  In the non-RT processing in step S202, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), first, any one of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (push order replay including re-gaming roles 2, 5 in the winning combination). It is determined whether or not has been selected (step S211). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S212, in which the pressing order for establishing the replay combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8). Is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S213. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S213 without performing the process of step S212.

  In this step S213, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 21 (specific pressing order bell) has been selected. If the combination determination result number 21 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S214, and the button is pressed in order not to perform reverse pressing (in the right-middle-left pressing order, whereby small combination 2 (middle bell) is established). The sequence number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S215. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 21 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S215 without performing the process of step S214.

In this step S215, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 (push order bell 6 choices / 3 choices) has been selected. Here, when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S216, and the pressing order for establishing the small combination 1 to 3 (depends on the selected combination determination result numbers 22 to 30). The corresponding pressing order number is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S217. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S217 without performing the processing in step S216.

  In this step S217, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. Here, if the winning combination determination result number 36 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S218, and the pressing order number 8 corresponding to the pressing order (the middle first pressing order) for displaying the specific symbol 02 is determined. It is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S219. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S219 without performing the process of step S218.

  In this step S219, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 37 (winning Q) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 37 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S220, and the pressing order number 9 corresponding to the pressing order (first right pressing order) for displaying the specific symbol 03 is determined, It is stored in a predetermined storage area, the non-RT processing is terminated, and the routine returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S221, and it is determined whether the combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 38 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S222, and the pressing order number 7 corresponding to the pressing order (first left pressing order) for displaying the specific symbol 01 is determined. It is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the processing during non-RT is completed and the routine returns.

In the processing during RT1 in step S204 of the AT preparation processing shown in FIG. 28 (A), first, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), whether the combination determination result number 2 (specific pressing order replay) has been selected or not. Is determined (step S231). Here, if the winning combination determination result number 2 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S232, in which the pushing order number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area so as not to establish the replaying combination 10, and the process proceeds to step S233. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 2 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S233 without performing the process of step S232.

  In this step S233, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (push order replay including the replaying combinations 2 and 5 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S234, and the pressing order (the selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8) for establishing the replay combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) is established. Is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S235. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S235 without performing the process of step S234.

  In this step S235, common processing 1 is performed. In the common process 1, as shown in FIG. 28D, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 21 (specific pressing order bell) has been selected (step S241). Here, if the combination determination result number 21 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S242, in which the pressing order number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area so as not to perform the reverse pressing, and the process proceeds to step S243. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 21 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S243 without performing the process of step S242.

In step S243, it is determined whether any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 (push order bell 6 choices / 3 choices) has been selected. Here, when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S244, and the pressing order for establishing the small combination 1 to 3 (depends on the selected combination determination result numbers 22 to 30). The corresponding pressing order number is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S245. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 30 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S245 without performing the process of step S244.

  In this step S245, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 36 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S246, in which the pressing order number 7 (corresponding to the first pressing order on the left) is determined so that the specific symbols 02 and 03 are not displayed, and is determined. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S247. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S247 without performing the process of step S246.

  In this step S247, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 37 (winning Q) has been selected. Here, if the winning combination determination result number 37 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S248, where the pressing order number 8 (corresponding to the first pressing order in the middle) is determined so as not to display the specific symbols 01 and 03, and this is determined. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S249. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S249 without performing the process of step S248.

  In this step S249, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 38 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S250, and the pressing order number 9 (corresponding to the first pressing order on the right) is stored in a predetermined storage area so that the specific symbols 01 and 02 are not displayed. Save, end the common processing 1, and return. With the return from the common processing 1, the processing during RT1 in FIG.

In the processing during RT2 in the above-described AT preparation processing shown in FIG. 28A in step S206, as shown in FIG. 29A, first, the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 (the re-combination combination 2, 6 Is determined (step S251). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 have been selected, step S252
And determines the pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order (depending on the selected winning determination result numbers 9 to 14) for establishing the replaying game 6 (RT3 shift RP) from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6. Then, it is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S253. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S253 without performing the processing in step S252. In this step S253, the above-described common processing 1 is performed, the processing during RT2 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the processing A during RT3 in the above-described AT preparation processing S208 shown in FIG. 28A, first, as shown in FIG. 29B, the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (replay combinations 4, 6, 8) Is determined (step S256). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S257, in which the push order (selected combination) for establishing the re-game combination 8 (RT4 shift RP) to shift to RT4. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20) is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S258. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S258 without performing the processing in step S257. In this step S258, the above-mentioned common processing 1 is performed, the processing A during RT3 is terminated, and the routine returns.

  In the process A during RT4 in step S209 of the AT preparation process shown in FIG. 28A, first, as shown in FIG. 29C, was the winning combination determination result number 1 (push order replay) selected? It is determined whether or not it is (step S261). Here, if the combination determination result number 1 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S262, in which a push order lottery (9 choices) is performed, and a push order corresponding to the push order determined in the push order lottery (9 choices). The number is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area (step S263), and the process proceeds to step S264. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 1 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S264 without performing the processing of steps S262 and S263.

  In this step S264, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (push order replays including the replaying combinations 4, 6, and 8 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S265, and the pressing order (selected combination) for establishing the replaying combination 8 (RT4 shift RP) to maintain RT4. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20) is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S266. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S266 without performing the process of step S265. In this step S266, the above-described common processing 1 is performed, and the processing A during RT4 is terminated, and the process returns.

  With the return from the non-RT processing, the RT1 processing, the RT2 processing, the RT3 processing A, or the RT4 processing A, the AT preparation processing shown in FIG.

In the specialized zone processing in step S194 of the processing during AT shown in FIG. 27 (F), first, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), it is determined whether or not non-RT is being performed (step S271). . Here, when the non-RT is being performed, the process proceeds to step S272 and the above-described non-RT processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during non-RT, the process proceeds to step S273 to determine whether or not RT1 is being performed. Here, if RT1 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S274, and the above-described processing during RT1 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT1, the process proceeds to step S275, and it is determined whether or not RT2 is being performed. If RT2 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S276, and the above-described RT2 processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT2, the process proceeds to step S277, and it is determined whether it is during RT3. Here, if RT3 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S278, and the following RT3 processing B is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT3, the process proceeds to step S279, in which a later-described R4 processing B is performed.

  In the process B during RT3 in the above step S278, as shown in FIG. 29 (F), first, among the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (push order replay including the re-gaming combinations 4, 6, and 8 in the winning combination). It is determined whether any of them has been selected (step S291). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S292, and the pressing order (selected combination) for establishing the replay combination 6 (RT3 shift RP) to maintain RT3. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20) is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S293. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S293 without performing the process of step S292. In this step S293, the above-described common processing 1 is performed, and the processing B during RT3 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the processing B during RT4 in step S279 of the processing during specialization zone shown in FIG. 28A, first, as shown in FIG. 29G, the combination determination result number 1 (push order replay) is selected. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S301). Here, if the combination determination result number 1 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S302, in which a push order lottery (9 choices) is performed, and a push order corresponding to the push order determined in the push order lottery (9 choices). The number is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area (step 303), and the process proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 1 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S304 without performing the processes of steps S302 and S303.

  In this step S304, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (push order replays including the replaying combinations 4, 6, and 8 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S305, in which the pressing order (selected combination) for establishing the re-game combination 6 (RT3 shift RP) to shift to RT3. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20) is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S306 without performing the processing in step S305. In this step S306, the above-mentioned common processing 1 is performed, and the processing B during RT4 is completed and the process returns.

  With the return from the non-RT processing, the RT1 processing, the RT2 processing, the RT3 processing B or the RT4 processing B during the specializing zone processing, the process proceeds to step S280 in FIG. Addition processing is performed.

  In the special zone addition process, as shown in FIG. 29E, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result numbers 1 to 38 have been selected (step S281). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 1 to 38 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S282, an additional lottery A is performed, and a control command including information on the number of additionals determined in the additional lottery A is generated (step S282). S283), the control command set 1 is performed (step S284). Then, the value of the AT counter (a counter for managing the number of AT games) is updated in accordance with the number of additions determined in the additional lottery A (step S285), and the specialization zone addition processing ends and returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 1 to 38 have not been selected in the determination in step S281, the special zone addition processing ends without performing the processing in steps S281 to S285 and returns. In addition, in the return from the special zone addition process, the special zone inside process of FIG.

In the special zone preparation process in step S196 of the process during AT shown in FIG. 27F, first, as shown in FIG. 30A, it is determined whether or not non-RT is being performed (step S311). ). Here, when the non-RT is being performed, the process proceeds to step S312, and the above-described non-RT processing is performed. On the other hand, when it is not during non-RT, the process proceeds to step S313, and it is determined whether or not RT1 is being performed. If RT1 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S314, and the above-described RT1 processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT1, the process proceeds to step S315, and it is determined whether or not RT2 is being performed. Here, if RT2 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S316, and the above-described RT2 in-process is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT2, the process proceeds to step S317, and it is determined whether or not RT3 is being performed. Here, when RT3 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S318, and the above-described RT3 in-process B is performed. On the other hand, when it is not during RT3, the process proceeds to step S319, and the above-described R4 middle process B is performed.

  The return from the non-RT processing, the RT1 processing, the RT2 processing, the RT3 processing B, or the RT4 processing B in the above-described specialization preparation processing, the specialization preparation processing shown in FIG. End and return.

  In the processing during AT in step S197 of the processing during AT shown in FIG. 27 (F), first, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), it is determined whether or not non-RT is being performed (step S321). If it is determined that the non-RTAT is being performed, the process advances to step S322 to perform a non-RTAT processing described below. On the other hand, if it is not during non-RT, the process advances to step S323 to determine whether or not RT1 is being performed. Here, if RT1 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S324, and a later-described RT1AT processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT1, the process proceeds to step S325, and it is determined whether or not RT2 is being performed. Here, when RT2 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S326, and a later-described RT2AT processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT2, the process proceeds to step S327, and it is determined whether or not RT3 is being performed. Here, when RT3 is being performed, the process proceeds to step S328, and a later-described RT3AT processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is not during RT3, the process proceeds to step S329, and performs R4AT processing described below.

  In the processing during non-RTAT in step S322, as shown in FIG. 30B, first, any one of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (push order replay including the replaying roles 2 and 5 in the winning combination) is selected. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S331). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S332, in which the pressing order (the selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8) for establishing the replay combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) is established. Is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S333. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S333 without performing the processing in step S332.

  In this step S333, common processing 2 is performed. In the common process 2, as shown in FIG. 30C, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 21 (specific pressing order bell) has been selected (step S341). Here, if the combination determination result number 21 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S342, and the combination determination result number 21 processing is performed. In this combination determination result number 21 processing, as shown in FIG. 31A, a push order number 6 (a push order number corresponding to a push order (right middle left) for establishing a small combination 2) is stored in a predetermined manner. It is stored in the area (step S351), and the process returns. When the combination determination result number 21 in this mode is performed, the order from the first pressing order to the third pressing order is determined by the main control unit 100.

On the other hand, as a modification example of the processing of the combination determination result number 21, as shown in FIG. 31B, as shown in FIG. May be stored in a predetermined storage area (step S351A), and the process may return. In the case of performing the combination determination result number 21 processing of this aspect, the second and third pressing orders may be determined and notified by the sub-control means 200 (depending on the notified second and third pressing orders, There may be a case where the small win 1 is realized and a case where the small win 2 is realized, but there is no difference in the profit obtained by the player because both are the small wins with the payout number of 9). Further, the main control means 100 may notify only the first pressing order, or the pressing order flag may be ON but the pressing order may not be notified.

  With the return from the winning combination determination result number 21 process, the process proceeds to step S343 of the common process 2 in FIG. Alternatively, if the combination determination result number 21 has not been selected in the determination in step S341 of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S343 without performing the combination determination result number 21 process.

  In this step S343, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 choices) have been selected. If the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S344, and the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are performed. In the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27, as shown in FIG. 31C, a pressing order game lottery is performed (step S356), and it is determined whether or not the pressing order game lottery is won (step S357). ). Here, in a case where the pressing order game lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S358 in order to execute the pressing order game, and any of the pressing order numbers 10 to 13 for the pressing order game. The number is determined, it is stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are completed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the player does not win the pressing order game lottery, the process proceeds to step S359, and the pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order for establishing the small roles 1 to 3 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6. Then, it is stored in a predetermined storage area, the processing of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 ends, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, as a modified example of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (an aspect in which the pressing order game is not executed), as shown in FIG. , A pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order for establishing one of the small wins 1 to 3 is determined, stored in a predetermined storage area (step S356A), and It is also possible to terminate the processing from 22 to 27 and return.

  With the return from the winning combination determination result numbers 22 to 27, the process proceeds to step S345 of the common process 2 in FIG. Alternatively, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 have not been selected in the determination in step S343 of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S345 without performing the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27.

  In this step S345, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 (push order bell three choices) has been selected. If the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S346, and the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are performed. In the processing of the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30, as shown in FIG. 31 (E), the order corresponds to the pushing order for establishing any of the small combinations 1 to 3 from the pushing order numbers 7 to 9. The pressing order number is determined, it is stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are completed, and the process returns.

On the other hand, as a modified example of the combination determination result number 28 to 30 processing (a form in which the pressing order of the 6 selections may be notified at the time of winning of the 3 selections of the pressing order bell), the mode shown in FIG. You may. In this embodiment, a six-choice navigation lottery is performed (step S361A), and it is determined whether or not the six-choice navigation lottery is won (step S362A). Here, when the 6-selection navigation lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S363A, and a pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order for establishing the small combination 1 to 3 is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6, It is stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are completed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the six-choice navigation lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S364A, and the pressing order number corresponding to the pressing order for establishing the small roles 1 to 3 is determined from the pressing order numbers 7 to 9 ( For example, in the combination determination result number 28, since the small combination 1 is established in the first left pushing order, the pressing order number corresponding to the left middle right or left and right middle pushing order including the left first is determined.) It is stored in a predetermined storage area, the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 are completed, and the process returns.

  With the return from the combination determination result number 28 to 30 processing, the common processing 2 in FIG. 30 (D) also ends and returns, and proceeds to the non-RTAT middle processing step S334 shown in FIG. 30 (C).

  In this step S334, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 36 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S335, and the pressing order number 8 corresponding to the pressing order (the middle first pressing order) for displaying the specific symbol 02 is determined ( (To shift to RT1), it is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S336. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S336 without performing the processing in step S335.

  In this step S336, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 37 (winning Q) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 37 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S337, and the pressing order number 9 corresponding to the pressing order (first right pressing order) for displaying the specific symbol 03 is determined ( (To shift to RT1), it is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S338. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S338 without performing the process of step S337.

  In this step S338, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 38 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S339, and the pressing order number 7 corresponding to the pressing order (first left pressing order) for displaying the specific symbol 01 is determined ( (To shift to RT1), it is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S340. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 38 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S340 without performing the process of step S339.

  In this step S340, a specialized zone shift lottery process is performed. In the specialization zone transfer lottery process, as shown in FIG. 31 (G), first, it is determined whether any of the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 has been selected (step S366). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 have been selected, a special zone shift lottery is performed (step S367), and it is determined whether or not the special zone shift lottery has been won (step S368). Here, when the special zone shift lottery is won, the special zone shift flag is turned ON (step S369), and the special zone shift lottery process ends and the process returns. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 31 to 35 have not been selected in the determination in step S366, the specialized zone shift lottery process ends without performing the processes in steps S367 to S369, and the process returns. If it is determined in step S368 that the special zone shift lottery has not been won, the special zone shift lottery process ends without performing the process of step S369, and the process returns. In addition, with the return from the specialized zone shift lottery process, the non-RTAT process in FIG.

  In the processing during RT1AT in step S324 of the processing during AT shown in FIG. 30B, as shown in FIG. 32A, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 2 (specific pressing order replay) has been selected. Is determined (step S371). Here, if the winning combination determination result number 2 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S372, in which the pushing order number 1 is stored in a predetermined storage area so as not to establish the replaying combination 10, and the process proceeds to step S373. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 2 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S373 without performing the process of step S372.

In this step S373, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (push order replay including the re-gaming combinations 2 and 5 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S374, in which the pressing order (the selected combination determination result numbers 3 to 8) for establishing the replay combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) is established. Is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S375. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S375 without performing the process of step S374.

  In this step S375, the above-described common processing 2 is performed. Then, after the end of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S376, and the common process 3 is performed. In the common process 3, as shown in FIG. 32B, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 36 (winning P) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 36 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S382, where the pressing order number 7 is determined so as not to display the specific symbols 02 and 03 (in order not to shift to RT1), and is set to a predetermined value. The data is stored in the storage area, and the process proceeds to step S383. On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 36 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S383 without performing the processing in step S382.

  In this step S383, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 37 (winning Q) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 37 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S384, in which the pressing order number 8 is determined so as not to display the specific symbols 01 and 03 (in order not to shift to RT1), and is set to a predetermined value. The data is stored in the storage area, and the process proceeds to step S385. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 37 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S385 without performing the process of step S384.

  In this step S385, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 38 (winning R) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 38 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S386, in which the pressing order number 9 is stored in a predetermined storage area so that the specific symbols 01 and 02 are not displayed (in order not to shift to RT1). , End common processing 3 and return. With the return from the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S377 of the RT1AT mid-process in FIG. 32A, and the above-described specialized zone shift lottery process is executed. Then, after the execution of the specialization zone transfer lottery processing, the processing during RT1AT is terminated and the routine returns.

  In the processing during RT2AT in step S326 of the processing during AT shown in FIG. 30 (B), as shown in FIG. 32 (C), first, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not any of the push order (including the pressing order replay) has been selected (step S391). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S392, where the pressing order for establishing the replaying combination 6 (RT3 shift RP) (selected combination determination result numbers 9 to 14). Is determined from among the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S393. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S393 without performing the processing in step S392.

  In this step S393, the above-described common processing 2 is executed. After the execution of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S394, and the above-described common process 3 is executed. Further, after the execution of the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S395 to execute the above-described special zone shift lottery process. Then, after the execution of the special zone transfer lottery process, the process during the RT2AT is completed and the process returns.

In the RT3AT processing in step S328 of the AT processing shown in FIG. 30B, first, as shown in FIG. 32D, the role determination result numbers 15 to 20 (the re-gaming roles 4, 6, and 8 are won) It is determined whether or not any of the combinations (push order replay included in the combination) has been selected (step S401). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S402, and the pressing order (the selected combination) for establishing the re-game combination 8 (RT4 shift RP) to shift to RT4. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20) is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S403. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S403 without performing the process of step S402.

  In this step S403, the above-mentioned common processing 2 is executed. After the execution of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S404, and the above-described common process 3 is executed. Further, after the execution of the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S405, and the above-described specialized zone shift lottery process is executed. Then, after the execution of the specialized zone shift lottery process, the process during the RT3AT is terminated and the process returns.

  In the processing during RT4AT in step S329 of the processing during AT shown in FIG. 30 (B), as shown in FIG. 32 (E), first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 1 (push order replay) has been selected. Is determined (step S411). Here, if the combination determination result number 1 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S412, where a push order lottery (9 choices) is performed, and a push order corresponding to the push order determined in this push order lottery (9 choices). The number is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 and stored in a predetermined storage area (step S413), and the process proceeds to step S414. On the other hand, if the winning combination determination result number 1 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S414 without performing the processes of steps S412 and S413.

  In this step S414, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (push order replays including the replaying combinations 4, 6, and 8 in the winning combination) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S415, in which the pressing order (the selected combination) for establishing the re-game combination 8 (RT4 shift RP) to maintain RT4. The pressing order number corresponding to the determination result numbers 15 to 20) is determined from the pressing order numbers 1 to 6 and stored in a predetermined storage area, and the process proceeds to step S416. On the other hand, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S416 without performing the process of step S415.

  In this step S416, the above-described common processing 2 is executed. After the execution of the common process 2, the process proceeds to step S417, and the above-described common process 3 is executed. Further, after execution of the common process 3, the process proceeds to step S418, and it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 1 has been selected. Here, if the winning combination determination result number 1 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S419, an additional lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the additional lottery B has been won (step S420). Here, in the case of winning in the additional lottery B, a control command including information on the number of additionals determined in the additional lottery B is generated (step S421), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S422). Then, the value of the AT counter is updated according to the number of additions determined in the additional lottery B (step S423), and the processing during RT4AT is terminated and the routine returns.

  On the other hand, if the combination determination result number 1 has not been selected in the determination in step S418, the process proceeds to step S424, and the above-described special zone shift lottery process is executed. Then, after the execution of the specialization zone transfer lottery processing, the processing during the RT4AT is terminated and the routine returns. If no win is made in the additional lottery B in the determination in step S420, the processing in steps S421 to S423 is not performed, the RT4AT processing is completed, and the process returns.

The return from the above-described non-RTAT processing, RT1AT processing, RT2AT processing, RT3AT processing or RT4AT processing terminates the AT processing shown in FIG. 30B and returns. Also, with the return from the above-described AT preparation processing, special zone preparation processing, special zone preparation processing or AT processing, the processing during AT shown in FIG. Further, the AT control processing shown in FIG. 26 (B) ends with the return from the processing during the non-AT or the processing during the AT, and returns.

With the return from the AT control process, the process proceeds to step S7 in FIG. 24A, where the freeze control process is performed. In the freeze control process, as shown in FIG. 32A, first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 choices) have been selected (step S431). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S432, in which a freezing lottery A is performed, and it is determined whether or not the freezing lottery A is won (step S433). Here, when a win is made in the freeze lottery A, information of the freeze number 1 (indicating that freeze A is set) or the freeze number 2 (indicating that freeze B is set) determined in the freeze lottery A is displayed. A control command including the control command is generated (step S434), the control command set 1 is performed (step S439), and the process proceeds to step S440. On the other hand, if the winning is not achieved in the freeze lottery A, the process proceeds to step S443, in which a control command including information of a freeze number 0 (indicating that freeze A / B is not set) is generated, and the control command set 1 is executed. Perform (step S444) and return.

  If it is determined in step S431 that the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 choices) have not been selected, the process advances to step S435 to determine whether the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) has been selected. Is determined. Here, if the winning combination determination result number 32 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S436, in which a freezing lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the freezing lottery B is won (step S437). Here, when a win is made in the freeze lottery B, a control command including information of the freeze number 2 determined in the freeze lottery B is generated (step S438), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S439). Proceed to S440. On the other hand, when no win is made in the freeze lottery B and when the combination determination result number 32 is not selected in the determination in the step S435, a control command including information of the freeze number 0 is generated (step S443). Then, the control command set 1 is performed (step S444), and the process returns.

  In step S440, a freeze time (20 seconds) is set (timer set), and a freeze is set. Next, a reel drive process for a reel effect corresponding to the freeze number (1 or 2) is performed (step S441), and the system stands by until the freeze time elapses (step S442). Then, when the freeze time elapses, the freeze control process ends (freeze is released) and the routine returns.

  With the return from the freeze control process, the process proceeds to step S8 in FIG. 24A, where the pressing order display process is performed. In the pressing order display process, as shown in FIG. 32B, first, it is determined whether or not the pressing order flag is ON (step S451). If the push order flag is ON, the flow advances to step S452 to display the push order indicator (WIN lamp 46j) in a mode corresponding to the push order number, and the push order display process ends and returns. On the other hand, if the push order flag is not ON, the process of step S452 is not performed, and the push order display process ends, and the process returns.

  As a modified example of the pressing order display processing (an example in which a plurality (about 3 to 4) lighting lamps are used as the pressing order display as shown in FIG. 18A), the mode shown in FIG. 32C is executed. You may make it. In this mode, it is determined whether or not the pressing order flag is ON (step S451A). If the pressing order flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S452A, and a display pattern number corresponding to the pressing order number is selected. Then, a plurality of lamps are turned on in a mode corresponding to the selected display pattern number (step S453A), and the pressing order display processing is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, if the push order flag is not ON, the process of steps S452A and 453A is not performed, and the push order display process is terminated and the routine returns.

  If the return from the pressing order display process or the determination in step S141 of the AT control process shown in FIG. 26B is set to RT5 or RT6, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. Therefore, a pressing order number / combination determination result number transmission process is performed. In the push order number / combination determination result number transmission process, first, as shown in FIG. 33D, a control command including information indicating whether the push order flag is ON or OFF is generated (step S461). ), The control command set 1 is performed (step S462). Next, a control command including information indicating which of the pressing order numbers is 0 to 13 is generated (step S463), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S464). Next, the process proceeds to step S465, where the information of the combination determination result number (any one of 0 to 13) of the non-special combination (replay combination or small combination) selected in the combination determination processing of the game is stored. Then, it is obtained (read) from the stored storage area, and then it is determined whether or not the pressing order flag is ON (step S466).

  If the pressing order flag is not ON, the flow advances to step S468 to perform a mask process. In this masking process, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), first, it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 35 has been selected in the game (determined based on the combination determination result number acquired in step S465). (Step S475). If the combination determination result number 35 has not been selected, the process proceeds to step S476, where the combination determination result number (the combination determination result number acquired in step S465) is determined in advance. Numerical value θ (in this embodiment, “18”, but the numerical value can be set arbitrarily according to the set number of the combination determination result number, etc.), and adds the combination determination result number after addition to the combination determination result after masking. Number. On the other hand, when the winning combination determination result number 35 has been selected, the process returns without performing the process of step S476.

  As described above, the reason why the substantial masking process (the process of step S476) is not performed when the combination determination result number 35 is selected is a game that can be established when the combination determination result number 35 is selected. The role (small role 7, 8) is not a role realized in the pushing order, and the profit given to the player when the role is realized is relatively small (in the present embodiment, the number of payouts is smaller than the number of BETs of 3) (The number is set to a small number (one)). As such a role determination result number, there are other role determination result numbers 32 and 33, and either or both of them are replaced with the role determination result number 35 or added to the role determination result number 35. Alternatively, the determination in step S475 may be performed. Note that the mask processing may be performed even when the winning combination determination result number 35 is selected. By the way, in the combination determination result number 35, the small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are associated as the duplicate winning combination. In addition, the small winning combinations 7 and 8 are also associated with the winning combination determination numbers 23, 25 and 27 as a part of the duplicate winning combinations. As described above, the small role 7 and the small role 8 are associated with each other as a duplicate winning combination, while the combination determination result number 35 and the combination determination result numbers 23, 25, and 27 are similar, In the case of the result number 35, the mask processing is not performed, whereas in the case of the combination determination result numbers 23, 25, and 27, the mask processing is performed.

After the above-described mask processing, the process proceeds to step S469. On the other hand, if the pressing order flag is ON, it is determined whether or not the pressing order number is one of 10 to 13 (step S468). If the pressing order number is 10 to 13 here, the pressing ordering game is performed, so the process proceeds to step S468 to perform a mask process (an illegal act such as extracting the selected combination determination result number command was performed). For when). On the other hand, if the pressing order number is not 10 to 13, the process proceeds to step S469 without performing the mask processing. In this step S469, a control command including information on the combination determination result number of the non-special combination (regardless of whether or not the combination processing has been performed) is generated, and the control command set 1 is performed (step S470). Next, a control command including information of the special role combination determination result number (0 or 1) is generated (step S471), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S472), and the pressing order number and the role determination result number transmission process And returns.

  With the return from the pressing order number / combination determination result number transmission process, the process proceeds to step S10 in FIG. 24A, where a reel stop management process is performed. In the reel stop management processing, as shown in FIG. 34A, first, it is determined whether or not a reel effect has been executed (step S481). If the reel effect has been executed, the flow advances to step S482 to set a reel rotation start counter X. On the other hand, if it is not after the reel effect execution, the process proceeds to step S483, and the reel rotation start counter Y is set. The setting of the reel rotation start counter X is to set the value of the reel rotation start counter of each of the reels 3a to 3c within the range of "2" to "237" by lottery or the like. This means that the value of the reel rotation start counter of each of the reels 3a to 3c is set to "1". The reel rotation start counter is a counter that manages the time until the start of rotation of each reel.

Next, the apparatus waits in that state until the wait time elapses (step S484). The wait time is the time required to elapse from the start of rotation of all reels in the previous game to the start of rotation of all reels in the current game (for example, 4.1 seconds).
That is.

  Next, a new wait time is set (step S485), a control command including information indicating that the reel is waiting to start rotating is generated (step S486), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S487). Initial values of various data used for reel acceleration are stored in a predetermined storage area (step S488). At this time, the reel driving state is updated from “stop” to “reel rotation standby”, the value of the failure detection counter is set to “0”, the value of the reel driving pulse output counter is set to “50”, and the reel driving pulse switching count is set. Is updated to “10”. These counters are used in a reel drive control process described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel driving state is “at a constant speed” (step S489), and if it is “at a constant speed”, it is determined whether or not the defect detection counter has an abnormal value ( (Step S490) If it is an abnormal value, the initial values of various data used for accelerating the reels are stored in a predetermined storage area again (Step S491), and the process proceeds to Step S492. On the other hand, if the reel drive state is not “constant speed” in step S489, the process proceeds to step S492 without performing the processing in steps S490 and S491. If it is determined in step S490 that the failure detection counter is not an abnormal value, the process proceeds to step S492 without performing the processing in step S491.

  In this step S492, it is determined whether or not confirmation of all reels has been completed. If confirmation has been completed, the process proceeds to step S493. If confirmation has not been completed, the process returns to step S489. In step S493, it is determined whether a stoppable position has been created. Here, if not already created, a stoppable position is created (step S494), and the process proceeds to step S495. On the other hand, if it has been created, the process directly proceeds to step S495. In this step S495, it is determined whether or not the operation of the stop switch has been received.

Here, if the operation of the stop switch has been received, the drive state of the reel is changed to "during deceleration", and the stop position is determined (step S496). Then, a control command including information on the reel to be stopped and the number of sliding frames is generated (step S497), the control command set 1 is performed (step S498), and the process proceeds to step S499. On the other hand, if the operation of the stop switch is not received in the determination of step S495, the process proceeds to step S499 without performing the processing of steps S496 to S498. In this step S499, it is determined whether or not all the reels have stopped. If the reels have not stopped, the process returns to the step S489. If the reels have stopped, the process proceeds to the step S500.
The N lamp 46j) is turned off, the reel stop management processing ends, and the routine returns.

  With the return from the reel stop management processing, the process proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 24A, where the stop display symbol determination processing is performed. In the stop display symbol determination process, first, as shown in FIG. 34B, a stop display symbol is confirmed (step S511). Next, when a game combination is formed by the stopped and displayed symbol, the formed combination information (information indicating that when no game combination is formed) is stored in a predetermined storage area. (Step S512). Next, a control command (stop command) including the information of the stop display symbol is generated (step S513), the control command set 1 is performed (step S514), and the stop display symbol determination process is terminated and the process returns.

  With the return from the stop display symbol determination process, the process proceeds to step S12 of FIG. 24A, where a game medal payout process is performed. In this game medal payout process, as shown in FIG. 35A, first, a control command including information on the start of payout and the number of payouts (planned number of payouts) is generated (step S521), and the control command set 1 is performed. (Step S522). Next, a payout storage process is performed (step S523).

  In this pay-out storage processing, first, as shown in FIG. 35B, it is determined whether or not storage is possible (step S531). Here, if the storage is not possible, the payout storage process is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the storage is possible, the storage addition processing is performed (step S532), and then the payout number addition processing is performed (step S533).

  In the payout number adding process, first, as shown in FIG. 35C, the count value of the payout number is updated by “+1” (step S541). Next, a control command including information that one card has been paid out is generated (step S542), the above-mentioned control command set 1 is performed (step S543), and control data (data of the number of payouts) of the WIN lamp 46j is output to the output port. Then (step S544), the number-of-payouts addition process ends, and the process returns.

  With the return from the payout number adding process, the process proceeds to step S534 in FIG. 35B, where it is determined whether or not the payout is completed. Here, if the payout is completed, the process proceeds to step S525 in FIG. On the other hand, when the payout is not completed, the process returns to the step S531.

  With the return from the payout storage processing, the process proceeds to step S524 in FIG. 35A, where the hopper payout processing is performed. In this hopper payout process, as shown in FIG. 35D, the hopper is first driven (step S551), and waits until a payout is detected (step S552) (payout until a predetermined time has elapsed). If not detected, a hopper empty error occurs). When the payout is detected, the payout number adding process is performed (step SS553), and it is determined whether or not the payout is completed (step S554). If the payout is not completed, the process returns to the step S551. If the payout is completed, the driving of the hopper is terminated (step S555), and the hopper payout process is terminated and the process is returned.

  After the return from the hopper payout process or the end of the payout in the payout storage process, the process proceeds to step S525 in FIG. Therefore, a control command including information on the completion of payout is generated, the above-mentioned control command set 1 is performed (step S526), and the game medal payout processing is terminated and the process returns.

  With the return from the game medal payout process, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. 24A, where a game end process is performed. In the game ending process, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), first, a transition process such as a main mode is executed (step S561).

  In the main mode transition process, as shown in FIG. 36A, first, it is determined whether or not the main mode 1 is set (step S571). Here, if the main mode 1 has been set, the process proceeds to step S572, and a mode transition process 1 described later is performed. On the other hand, if the main mode 1 has not been set, the process advances to step S573 to determine whether the main mode 2 has been set. Here, if the main mode 2 has been set, the process proceeds to step S574, and a mode transition process 2 described later is performed. On the other hand, if the main mode 2 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S575, and it is determined whether the main mode 3 has been set. If the main mode 3 has been set, the process proceeds to step S576, and a mode transition process 3 described later is performed. On the other hand, if the main mode 3 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S577, and a mode transition process 4 described later is performed.

  In the mode transition process 1 in step S572, as shown in FIG. 36B, first, it is determined whether the AT precursor flag is ON (step S581). If the AT precursor flag is ON, the process advances to step S582 to execute AT precursor preparation processing 1.

  In the AT precursor preparation process 1, the process first shifts to the main mode 3 (step S601), and acquires the number of AT precursors G (determined and stored in the AT lottery process of FIG. 27E) (step S602). . Next, the AT precursor counter is set (the value of the AT precursor counter is set to the value of the acquired AT precursor G number) (step S603), and the AT precursor flag is turned off (step S604). Next, the CZ shift flag is turned off (step S605), and the CZ counter is cleared (counter value is reset to 0) (step S606). Further, the high-accuracy mode transition flag is turned off (step S607), the pushing order flag is turned off (step S608), and the AT precursor preparation process 1 is completed and returns.

  With the return from the AT precursor preparation process 1, the mode transition process 1 of FIG. On the other hand, if the AT precursor flag is not ON in the determination in step S581, the process advances to step S583 to determine whether the value of the CZ counter is larger than 0 (whether CZ is being performed). Here, if the value of the CZ counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S584, and the value of the CZ counter is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S585. On the other hand, when the value of the CZ counter is 0 (not during CZ), the process proceeds to step S585 without performing the process of step S584. In this step S585, it is determined whether or not the CZ shift flag is ON. Here, if the CZ shift flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S586, and the CZ preparation process described below is executed. On the other hand, if the CZ shift flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S587 without executing the CZ preparation process.

  In the CZ preparation process, first, the number of Gs in the CZ (determined and stored in the CZ lottery in the normal middle process of FIG. 26E) is acquired (step S611). Next, the CZ counter is set (the value of the CZ counter is set to the value of the acquired G number of CZ) (step S612), the CZ shift flag is turned off (step S613), and the process returns.

With the return from the CZ preparation process 1, the process proceeds to the step S587 in FIG. 36B. In this step S587, it is determined whether or not the high-precision mode transition flag is ON. If the high-accuracy mode shift flag is ON, the process shifts to the main mode 2 (step S588). Then, an MM2 counter (a counter for managing the number of executable games in the main mode 2; MM2 means the main mode 2) is set (for example, the value of the MM2 counter is set to 10) (step S589), and high accuracy is set. The mode transition flag is turned off (step S590), and the process proceeds to step S591. On the other hand, if the high-precision mode transition flag is not ON in the determination in step S587, the process proceeds to step S591 without performing the processes in steps S588 to S590. In this step S591, the pressing order flag is turned off,
The mode transition processing 1 is terminated and the routine returns.

  In the mode transition process 2 in the above-described step S574 of the main mode transition process shown in FIG. 36A, first, as shown in FIG. 36E, it is determined whether or not the AT precursor flag is ON (step S57). S621). If the AT precursor flag is ON, the process advances to step S622 to execute AT precursor preparation processing 2.

  In this AT precursor preparation process 2, as shown in FIG. 37A, the process first shifts to the main mode 3 (step S641), and acquires the number of AT precursors G (step S642). Next, the AT precursor counter is set (step S643), and the AT precursor flag is turned off (step S644). Next, the CZ shift flag is turned off (step S645), and the CZ counter is cleared (counter value is reset to 0) (step S646). Further, the MM2 counter is cleared (counter value is reset to 0) (step S647), the pushing order flag is turned off (step S648), and the AT precursor preparation process 2 is completed and returns.

  With the return from the AT precursor preparation processing 2, the mode transition processing 2 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S621 that the AT precursor flag is not ON, the process advances to step S623 to determine whether the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0 (whether CZ is being performed). Here, when the value of the CZ counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S624, and the value of the CZ counter is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S625. On the other hand, when the value of the CZ counter is 0 (not during CZ), the process proceeds to step S625 without performing the process of step S624. In step S625, it is determined whether the CZ shift flag is ON. Here, if the CZ shift flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S626, and the above-described CZ preparation process is executed. On the other hand, if the CZ shift flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S627 without executing the CZ preparation process.

  In step S627, the value of the MM2 counter is decremented by "1", and the flow advances to step S628 to determine whether the value of the MM2 counter is larger than 0 (whether the number of executable games in main mode 2 remains). . Here, when the value of the MM2 counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S630. On the other hand, when the value of the CZ counter is 0 (the number of executable games in the main mode 2 does not remain), the process shifts to the main mode 1 (step S629) and proceeds to step S630. In this step S630, the pressing order flag is turned off, the mode shift processing 2 is terminated, and the routine returns.

  In the mode transition process 3 in the step S576 of the main mode transition process shown in FIG. 36A, first, as shown in FIG. 37B, the value of the AT precursor counter is subtracted by "1" (step S651). It is determined whether the value of the AT precursor counter is greater than 0 (whether the number of executable games with the AT precursor remains) (step S652). Here, when the value of the AT precursor sign is 0 (the number of executable games at the AT precursor does not remain), the process proceeds to step S653, the push order flag is turned ON, and the process shifts to the main mode 4 (step S654). The mode transition process 3 ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the value of the AT precursor counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step S655, the pressing order flag is turned off, and the mode transition process 3 is completed and returns.

In the mode transition processing 4 in the above step S577 of the transition processing such as the main mode shown in FIG. 36A, first, as shown in FIG. 37C, it is determined whether or not RT5 or RT6 is set (step S5). S661). Here, if RT5 or RT6 has been set, the mode transition process 4 ends and the routine returns. On the other hand, if another RT gaming state has been set, the process proceeds to step S662, and it is determined whether the AT flag is ON. If the AT flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S663, and the combination determination result number 1
It is determined whether any of 5 to 20 (RT4 shift RP is included in the winning combination) has been selected. If the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the AT flag is turned on (step S664), the value of the AT counter is set to a predetermined value (= 50) (step S665), and the mode transition processing is performed. 4 and return.

  If it is determined in step S663 that the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S666, and it is determined whether or not the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 have been determined (saved) in the game. If the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 have been determined, the process proceeds to step S667, and whether the pressing order corresponding to the determined pressing order number matches the pressing order executed by the player. Is determined. Here, when the two pressing orders do not match (when the player does not follow the notified pressing order), the AT flag is turned ON (step S668), and the value of the AT counter is set to a predetermined value (= 50). Then (step S669), the mode transition process 4 ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 have not been determined in the determination in the step S666 (the pressing order numbers 0 and 10 to 13), the mode transition processing is performed without performing the processing in the above steps S667 to S669. 4 is ended and the process returns. If the order of both presses matches in the determination in step S667, the mode transition process 4 is terminated without performing the processes in steps S668 to S669, and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S662 that the AT flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S670, in which the value of the TZ counter (a counter for managing the number of executable games in the specialization zone; TZ means the specialization zone) is 0. It is determined whether or not the number is larger than the above (whether the number of executable games in the specialized zone remains). Here, if the value of the TZ counter is larger than 0, the value of the TZ counter is decremented by "1" (step S671), and the mode transition process 4 is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, if the value of the TZ counter is 0 (the number of executable games in the specialized zone does not remain), the process proceeds from step S670 to step S672, and it is determined whether or not the specialized zone shift flag is ON. . If the specialized zone shift flag is ON, the process advances to step S673 to determine whether or not the combination determination result numbers 9 to 20 (the RT3 shift RP is included in the winning combination) have been selected. Here, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 20 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S674, and if they have been selected, the process proceeds to step S676.

  In the step S674, it is determined whether or not the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 have been determined (saved) in the game. If the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 have been determined, the process proceeds to step S675, and whether the pressing order corresponding to the determined pressing order number matches the pressing order executed by the player. Is determined. Here, if the two pressing orders do not match (the player does not follow the notified pressing order), the process proceeds to step S676, and the specialized zone shift flag is turned off (step S676). Then, the value of the TZ counter is set to a predetermined value (= 10) (step S677), the value of the AT counter is decremented by "1" (step S678), and the mode transition processing 4 is completed and returns. On the other hand, if the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 have not been determined in the determination of the step S674 (the pressing order numbers 0 and 10 to 13), the mode transition processing is performed without performing the processing of the steps S675 to S678. 4 is ended and the process returns. If the order of the two pressings is the same in the determination in step S675, the mode transition process 4 is terminated without performing the processes in steps S676 to S678, and the process returns.

If it is determined in step S672 that the specialized zone shift flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S679, in which the value of the AT counter is decremented by "1", and whether the value of the AT counter is greater than 0 (the number of AT games remains Is determined) (step S680). Here, when the value of the AT counter is 0, the AT flag is turned off (step S681), the mode shift lottery is performed (step S682), and it is determined whether or not the mode shift lottery has been won (the main mode 2 has been won). Is determined (step S683). Here, when the main mode 2 is won, the process is shifted to the main mode 2 (step S684), and the process proceeds to step S685. On the other hand, if the main mode 2 has not been won, the process proceeds to the main mode 1 (step S686), and proceeds to step S685. In this step S685, the pressing order flag is turned off, and the mode transition processing 4 is terminated and the routine returns. If the value of the AT counter is 0 in the determination in step S680, the processing in steps S681 to S686 is not performed, and the mode transition processing 4 is completed and the routine returns.

  With the return from the above-described mode transition processing 1, mode transition processing 2, mode transition processing 3 or mode transition processing 4, the transition processing such as the main mode shown in FIG. With the return from the main mode shift processing, the process proceeds to step S562 of the game end processing shown in FIG. 35 (E), and the RT shift processing is executed.

  In this RT shift processing, first, as shown in FIG. 38A, it is determined whether or not non-RT is set (step S691). Here, if it is set to non-RT, the process proceeds to step S692, and common processing 4 described later is performed. On the other hand, if it is not set to non-RT, the process advances to step S693 to determine whether or not RT1 is set. Here, if it is set to RT1, the process proceeds to step S694, and performs RT transition processing 1 described later. On the other hand, if RT1 has not been set, the process advances to step S695 to determine whether RT2 has been set. Here, if it is set to RT2, the process proceeds to step S696, and performs RT shift processing 2 described later.

  On the other hand, if RT2 has not been set, the process advances to step S697 to determine whether RT3 has been set. Here, if it is set to RT3, the process proceeds to step S698, and performs RT transition processing 3 described later. On the other hand, if RT3 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S699, and it is determined whether RT4 has been set. Here, if it is set to RT4, the process proceeds to step S700, and an RT shift process 4 described later is performed. On the other hand, if RT4 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S701, and it is determined whether RT5 has been set. Here, if it is set to RT5, the process proceeds to step S702, and performs RT transition processing 5 described later. On the other hand, if RT5 has not been set, the process proceeds to step S703, and performs RT transition processing 6 described later.

  In the common process 4 in the above step S692, as shown in FIG. 38B, first, the combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 (specific symbols 01 to 03 serving as transition conditions to RT1 may be displayed). It is determined whether any one of has been selected (step S711). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 have been selected, it is determined whether or not the specific symbols 01 to 03 have been displayed (step S712), and if the specific symbols 01 to 03 have been displayed, The process shifts to RT1 (step S713), ends the common process 4, and returns. On the other hand, when the specific symbols 01 to 03 are not displayed, the processing in step S713 is not performed, and the common processing 4 is terminated and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S711 that the combination determination result numbers 36 to 38 have not been selected, the process proceeds from step S711 to step S714, in which it is determined whether the special combination combination determination result number 1 has been selected in the game. I do. Here, if the combination determination result number 1 of the special combination has been selected, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been established (step S715). If not, the process proceeds to RT5 (step S715). In step S716, if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to RT6 (step S717), and the pressing order flag is turned off (step S718). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S714 that the special combination determination result number 1 has not been selected, the processing in steps S715 to S718 is not performed, and the common processing 4 ends and returns.

  In the RT transfer processing 1 in step S694 of the RT transfer processing shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 38C, the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 (RT2 transfer RP is included in the winning combination. ) Is determined (step S721). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have not been selected, the above-described common processing 4 is executed (step S722), and the RT transition processing 1 is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S723, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 5 (RT2 shift RP) is established. Here, when the re-game combination 5 is established, the process is shifted to RT2 (step S724), and the RT shift process 1 is terminated and the process is returned. On the other hand, if the re-game combination 5 has not been established, the process of step S724 is not performed, and the RT shift process 1 ends and the process returns.

  In the RT shift processing 2 in step S696 of the RT shift processing shown in FIG. 38A, as shown in FIG. 38D, first, the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 (the RT1 shift RP and the RT3 shift RP are won). It is determined whether or not any of the combinations has been selected (step S731). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 have not been selected, the above-described common processing 4 is executed (step S732), and the RT transition processing 2 is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 9 to 14 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S733, and it is determined whether or not the replaying combination 6 (RT3 transition RP) has been established. Here, if the re-game combination 6 has been established, the process is shifted to RT3 (step S734), the RT shift process 2 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the re-game combination 6 has not been established, the process proceeds to step S735, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 2 (RT1 shift RP) has been established. Here, if the re-game combination 2 has been established, the process is shifted to RT1 (step S736), the RT shift process 2 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the RT shift processing 3 in step S698 of the RT shift processing shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 39A, the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (the RT1 shift RP and the RT4 shift RP win It is determined whether or not any of the combinations has been selected (step S741). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the above-described common processing 4 is executed (step S742), and the RT transition processing 3 is completed and returns. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S743, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 8 (RT4 shift RP) is established. Here, if the re-game combination 8 has been established, the process shifts to RT4 (step S744), the RT shift process 3 ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the re-game combination 8 has not been established, the process proceeds to step S745, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 4 (RT1 shift RP) has been established. Here, if the re-game combination 4 has been established, the process is shifted to RT1 (step S746), the RT shift process 3 is terminated, and the process returns.

  In the RT shift processing 4 in step S700 of the RT shift processing shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 39B, the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 (the RT1 shift RP and the RT3 shift RP win It is determined whether or not any of the combinations has been selected (step S751). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have not been selected, the above-described common processing 4 is executed (step S752), and the RT transition processing 4 is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 15 to 20 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S753, and it is determined whether or not the replay combination 6 (RT3 shift RP) is established. Here, if the re-game combination 6 has been established, the process is shifted to RT3 (step S754), the RT shift process 4 is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the re-game combination 6 has not been established, the process proceeds to step S755, and it is determined whether or not the re-game combination 4 (RT1 shift RP) has been established. Here, if the re-game combination 4 has been established, the process is shifted to RT1 (step S756), and the RT shift process 4 is terminated and the process returns.

  In the RT shift processing 5 in the above-described step S702 of the RT shift processing shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 39C, it is determined whether or not the BB combination has been established (step S761). Here, if the BB combination has been established, the process shifts to RT6 (step S762), ends the RT shift process 5, and returns. On the other hand, if the BB combination has not been established, the processing in step S762 is not performed, and the RT shift processing 5 ends, and the process returns.

  In the RT shift processing 6 in the above-described step S703 of the RT shift processing shown in FIG. 38A, first, as shown in FIG. 39D, it is determined whether or not the payout number of game medals during BB has exceeded 450. (Step S771). Here, when the payout number of the game medals exceeds 450, it shifts to non-RT (step S772), and it is determined whether or not the main mode 4 is set (step S773). Here, when the main mode 4 is set, the pressing order flag is turned ON (step S774), and the RT shift processing 6 is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, if the main mode 4 has not been set, the process of step S774 is not performed, and the RT shift process 6 ends and the process returns. If the number of game medals paid out during BB does not exceed 450 in the determination in step S771, the processing in steps S772 to S774 is not performed, and the RT shift processing 6 ends and returns.

  The return from the common process 4, the RT transfer process 1, the RT transfer process 2, the RT transfer process 3, the RT transfer process 4, the RT transfer process 5, or the RT transfer process 6, and the RT transfer process shown in FIG. Ends and returns. With the return from the RT shift processing, the game end processing shown in FIG. Also, with the return from the game end process, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 24A, and the game control process is repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing (main)>
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 a player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, drive control of a reel, and the like. Is performed by a timer interrupt process (main) that is performed every predetermined time (for example, 2.235 milliseconds). In this timer interrupt process (main), as shown in FIG. 40A, first, an interrupt initial process (save of registers, prohibition of interrupt, etc.) is performed (step MT11), and then a power-off is detected. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step MT12). Here, if the power-off is detected, the power-off process is performed. In the power-off processing, saving of a register, saving of a stack pointer, saving of an interrupt state, and the like are performed. Further, processing such as holding of information relating to the winning combination determination information and information relating to the RT gaming state stored in a predetermined storage area, and calculation and storage of a checksum are performed.

  On the other hand, if the power interruption is not detected, timer measurement is performed (step MT13). This timer measurement measures the elapsed time of an arbitrary timer set in the above-described game control processing. Next, control of the display lamps (46a to 46h, 46j) (update of the display value of the display lamp based on the control data output to the output port, switching of the display lamp to be in the display state, etc.) is performed (step MT14). ), And the input port is read (step MT15). In the reading of the input port, reading and storage of the signal level of each game operation signal input to the input port, determination of the signal level, and the like are performed.

  Next, a reel drive control process for controlling the drive of the reels 3a to 3c (rotation acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, and the like) is performed (step MT16). In the reel drive control process, as shown in FIG. 40B, first, it is determined whether or not the reel drive state is “stop” (step MT101). Here, in the case of "stop", the reel drive control processing ends and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the reel drive state is not “stop” in the determination in step MT101, it is determined whether the reel drive state is “reel rotation standby” (step MT102). Here, in the case of "reel rotation standby", the value of the reel rotation standby counter is updated by "-1" (step MT103), and it is determined whether or not the value of the reel rotation standby counter is "0". (Step MT104). If the value of the reel rotation standby counter is not “0”, the process returns. If the value is “0”, a control command including information indicating that the reel is to be started is generated (step MT105). The control command set 2 is performed (step MT106), and the reel driving state is updated to "accelerating" (step MT107), and the process proceeds to step MT108. On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT102 that the reel driving state is not “reel rotation standby”, the process proceeds to step MT108 without performing the processes in steps MT103 to MT107.

  In this step MT108, the value of the reel drive pulse output counter indicating the timing of switching the output phase (excitation phase) of the reel stepping motor is updated by "-1", and the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is "0". It is determined whether or not this is the case (step MT109). Here, when the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is not “0”, the reel drive control processing is terminated and the routine returns. On the other hand, when the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is “0”, it is determined whether the reel drive state is “decelerating” (step MT110). The data of all phases (four phases) OFF of the stepping motor is stored (step MT111), the reel driving state is updated to "stop" (step MT112), and the routine returns.

  On the other hand, if the reel drive state is not “decelerating” in the determination in step MT110, the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is updated by “+1” (step MT113), and the reel drive state is further changed to “constant speed”. Is determined (step MT114). If it is "constant speed", the value of the failure detection counter is updated by "+1" (step MT115), and the process proceeds to step MT116. On the other hand, when the reel driving state is not “constant speed”, the process proceeds directly from step MT114 to step MT116.

  In step MT116, a reel drive pulse update process is performed. In this reel drive pulse update processing, as shown in FIG. 41B, the value of the reel drive pulse search counter is updated by "+1" (step MT151), and the process proceeds to reel drive pulse data acquisition processing. In this reel drive pulse data acquisition process, as shown in FIG. 41C, first, a reel drive pulse search offset value is calculated (step MT152), and a reel drive pulse data table is read from a predetermined storage area (step MT152). Step MT153). Then, reel drive pulse data is obtained based on the reel drive pulse data table (step MT154), and the process proceeds to a reel drive pulse setting process. In this reel drive pulse setting process, as shown in FIG. 41D, reel drive pulse data is set for output (step MT155), and the routine returns.

  The reel drive pulse search counter is a counter for acquiring reel drive pulse data for driving the stepping motor, and takes a value from "0" to "255" ("00000000" to "11111111" in binary). . By performing an AND operation (logical AND operation) between the value of the reel drive pulse search counter and a predetermined value “00000111” (binary notation), “0” to “7” (“0000” to “0111 in binary number”) )), Which is the above-described reel drive pulse search offset value.

With the return from the above-described reel drive pulse update processing (reel drive pulse data acquisition processing, reel drive pulse setting processing), the flow proceeds to step MT117 in FIG. 40B. In this step MT117, it is determined whether or not the reel driving state is "accelerating", and if it is "accelerating", the number of pulse switching (for gradually accelerating so as not to lose synchronization during acceleration) Is updated to “−1” (step MT118), and it is determined whether or not the number of pulse switching is “0” (step MT119). Here, if the pulse switching number is “0”, the reel driving state is updated to “constant speed” (step MT120), the reel driving control process is terminated, and the routine returns. If not, the value of the reel drive pulse output counter is updated (step MT121), and the reel drive control process ends and returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT117 that the reel driving state is not “accelerating”, the process proceeds to step MT122 of FIG. 41A to determine whether the reel driving state is “constant speed”. I do. Here, when the reel driving state is “constant speed”, it is determined whether or not a reel sensor provided on the reel has been detected (step MT123). The number (symbol number 0) is stored (step MT124), and the initial value "0" of the failure detection counter is further stored (step MT125), and the reel drive control process ends and returns.

  On the other hand, if the reel drive state is not “constant speed” in the determination in step MT122, or if the reel sensor is not detected in the determination in step MT123, the processing in steps MT124 and 125 is not performed. , And proceeds to step MT126 to determine whether or not the reel sensor has passed. Here, if the reel sensor has passed, it is determined whether or not the reel has moved the number of steps for one symbol (for example, the number of steps of “16” or “17”) (step MT127), and the reel has moved. In this case, the number of steps for one symbol is stored (step MT128), the symbol number is updated (step MT129), and the routine proceeds to step MT130. On the other hand, if it is determined in step MT127 that the reel has not moved by the number of steps corresponding to one symbol, the process proceeds to step MT130 without performing the processes in steps MT128 and 129.

  In this step MT130, it is determined whether or not the symbol number updated in the above-mentioned step MT129 is a stopped symbol number (a symbol number to be stopped). If the symbol number is a stopped symbol number, the four-phase deceleration pulse data ( Data for exciting all phases of φ0, φ1, φ2, φ3) is stored (step MT131), and the value of the pulse output counter during 4-phase deceleration (for example, “90”) is stored (step MT132). move on.

  In step MT133, the reel driving state is updated to "during deceleration", and the value of the reel pulse output counter is stored (step MT134). Next, a control command including information that the reel stops rotating is generated (step MT135), the control command set 2 is performed (step MT136), and the process proceeds to the reel drive pulse setting process described above. On the other hand, if the reel sensor has not been detected in the determination in step MT126, or if the stop symbol number is not in the determination in step MT130, the reel drive control process ends and the process returns.

  With the return from the reel drive control processing, the flow advances to step MT17 in FIG. In this step MT17, it is determined whether or not the above-described reel drive control processing has been executed for all the reels (reels 3a to 3c). If not, the flow returns to step MT16 to perform the reel drive control processing. . On the other hand, when executed on all reels, a port output process for exciting the reels, hoppers, blockers, and the like is performed (step MT18), and further, a control command for transmitting a control command stored in a command buffer (CB). A transmission process is performed (step MT19).

Next, the process proceeds to step MT20 to read out the outer end signal data stored in the predetermined storage area and output the outer end signal. Next, a random delay process (a process of decrementing the reel rotation start counter) is performed (step MT21), and further, an interrupt end process (restore of a register, interrupt permission, etc.) is performed (step MT22), and the interrupt returns.

  Other control processes performed by the main control unit 100 include a main control power-on process and a main control setting change process. The main control power-on process is a process that is performed when power supply to the main control unit 100 is started (when the power is turned on), in which a temporary stack pointer is set, a checksum is calculated, a check, and the like are performed. The processing is performed so that the power recovery processing can be performed. Further, it is determined whether or not the setting key type switch 83 is ON. If the setting key type switch 83 is ON, the process proceeds to a main control setting change process described below. On the other hand, when the setting key type switch 83 is not turned on, the stack pointer is restored and an interrupt is activated, and further, information related to the combination determination result stored in a predetermined storage area when the power is turned off, and the like. The game is performed based on information on the RT game state and the like.

  The main control setting change process is a process executed when the setting key type switch 83 is turned on in the above-described main control power-on process, and a setting change command operation of the setting change switch 84 by a game clerk or the like is confirmed. In this case, initialization of the stack pointer, initialization of the interrupt, and clearing of the game information stored when the power is turned off are performed. Further, the set value set at the time of setting change is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the processing shifts to the game control processing described above.

<Program start processing>
Next, a program start process executed by the sub-main control unit 200A will be described. As shown in FIG. 42A, this program start processing is started when the power is turned on, first, interrupts are prohibited (step U11), and then various initialization processing (initialization of CPU and RAM) is performed. , Calculation of a checksum, etc.) (step U12). Next, it is determined whether or not the checksum value calculated when the power is turned on matches the stored checksum value calculated when the power is turned off (step U13).

  Here, if they match, it is determined whether or not the power has been recovered from the power-off state during one command processing of the sub-main loop processing described below (hereinafter, referred to as “complete recovery”) ( (Step U14) If complete recovery, interrupt permission is permitted (step U15), and the processing returns to the one command processing that was being executed when the power was turned off. On the other hand, if the checksums do not match in the determination in step U13, the RAM is cleared (step U16), and the processing shifts to the sub main loop processing. If it is determined in step U14 that the return is not complete, the process directly proceeds to the sub-main loop process.

<Sub main loop processing>
In the sub main loop process, as shown in FIG. 42B, first, a WDT (watch dog 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 is performed every 16 ms (monitoring of whether or not the image display device is operating normally, timing of power-on time, and signal data (command) to be transmitted to the image display device in a predetermined manner. (Eg, storage in a storage area (command buffer)) (step V14).

  Next, one command processing (processing based on a control command from the main control means 100, an example of which will be described later) is performed (step V15), and it is determined whether 16 ms (time can be set arbitrarily) has elapsed. (Step V16) If the time 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 processing shown in FIG. 42C is started when the sub-main control unit 200A detects the power-off. First, the WDT is stopped (step W11), and then the program start processing is being performed. It is determined whether or not (step W12). Here, if the program is not being started, the checksum is calculated (step W13), and various data (the checksum calculation result, the address of the program being executed, etc.) are saved (held) (step W14). Proceed to step W15. On the other hand, if it is determined in step W12 that the program is being started, the process proceeds to step W15 without performing the processes in steps W13 and W14.

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

<1 command processing>
In the one-command processing shown in FIG. 43A, it is determined whether or not a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a “special combination command”) including the information of the special combination combination determination result number (00 or 01) has been received ( Step V101). Here, when the special combination command is received, the process proceeds to step V102, and the process at the time of the start lever is executed. In the process at the time of the start lever, as shown in FIG. 43B, first, it is determined whether or not the pressing order flag is ON (the pressing order flag is turned ON or OFF before the special combination command). Since the control command including the information indicating the above is received, the determination is performed based on the control command (step V121). Here, when the push order flag is ON, the push order navigation corresponding to the received push order number (the control command including the information of the push order number is received before the special combination command). An effect is performed (step V122), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the pressing order flag is not ON, the process returns without performing the process of step V122.

  As a modified example of the process at the time of the start lever (a mode in which a part of the pressing order may be determined in the sub control unit 200), a mode shown in FIG. 44A may be executed. This mode is a modification of the combination determination result 2 process of FIG. 27B, a modification of the combination determination result 3 to 8 processing of FIG. 27D, and a modification of the combination determination result 21 process of FIG. 31E corresponds to the processing of the combination determination results 28 to 30 of FIG.

  In this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the pressing order flag is ON (step V121A). Here, if the pressing order flag is not ON, the process at the time of the start lever is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the push order flag is ON, the process proceeds to step V122A, where it is determined whether the AT flag is ON (information indicating whether the AT flag is ON or OFF before the special role command). Since the control command has been received, the determination is made based on the control command. Here, when the AT flag is ON, the received combination determination result number (the control command including the information of the combination determination number of the non-special combination is received earlier than the special combination command) is determined. It is determined whether or not the result number is 21 (specific pressing order bell) (step V123A).

Here, if the combination determination result number 21 has been received, it is determined whether or not the pressing order number 9 (first right) has been received (step V124A). If the push order number 9 has not been received, the process proceeds to step V139A, where a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number is performed, and the routine returns. On the other hand, if the pressing order number 9 has been received, the process proceeds to step V125A, where the pressing order lottery A is performed, and the second pressing order (the second stop switch) and the third pressing order (the third operation). Stop switch). Then, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number (in this case, push order number 9) and the result of the push order lottery A is executed (step V126A), and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S123A that the combination determination result number 21 has not been received, it is determined whether any of the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 (push order bell 3 choices) has been received. (Step V134A). Here, when the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 have been received (in this case, any one of the pressing order numbers 7 to 9 (left first, middle first, right first) is displayed earlier than that). In step S136A, the process proceeds to step V135A to perform a 6-selection navigation lottery and determine whether or not the 6-selection navigation lottery has been won (step S136A). Here, when the six-choice navigation lottery is won, the process proceeds to step V125A, where the pressing order lottery A is performed to determine the pressing order of the second stop and the third stop. Then, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number (in this case, any of the push order numbers 7 to 9) and the result of the push order lottery A is executed (step V126A), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S134A that the combination determination result numbers 28 to 30 have not been received and if the determination in step S136A has not been won in the six-choice navigation lottery, the process proceeds to step V139A, A push order navigation effect corresponding to the pushed order number is performed, and the process returns.

  If the AT flag is not ON in step V122A, the process proceeds to step V127A to determine whether the value of the CZ counter is greater than 0 (during CZ) (prior to the special role command). , Since the control command including the information indicating whether the CZ flag is ON or OFF is received, the determination is made based on the control command. Here, when the value of the CZ counter is 0 (not in CZ), the process proceeds to step V139A, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number is performed, and the process returns.

  On the other hand, when the value of the CZ counter is larger than 0, the process proceeds to step V128A, and it is determined whether or not the combination determination result number 2 (specific pressing order replay) has been received (step V134A). Here, if the winning combination determination result number 2 has been received (in this case, the pressing order number 0 (push order unknown) has been received earlier), the process proceeds to step V132A, and the pressing order lottery B To determine the full pressing order from the first pressing order (the first stop switch to be operated) to the third pressing order. Then, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the result of the push order lottery A is executed (step V133A), and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128A that the combination determination result number 2 has not been received, the process proceeds to step V129A to determine whether any of the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 has been received. .

  Here, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have been received (in this case, the pressing order number for establishing the replaying combination 5 among the pressing order numbers 1 to 9 has been received earlier than that). In step V132A), the CPU proceeds to step V132A to perform a pressing order lottery C and selects a pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the received pressing order number. Then, a push order navigation effect corresponding to the result of the push order lottery C is executed (step V133A), and the process returns. On the other hand, when the combination determination result numbers 3 to 8 have not been received, the process proceeds to step V139A, where a push order navigation effect corresponding to the received push order number is performed, and the process returns.

With the return from the processing at the time of the start lever, the one-command processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V101 of the one command process that the special combination command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V103, and a control command including reel rotation start information (hereinafter, referred to as “reel rotation start command”) Is determined. Here, when the reel rotation start command is received, the process proceeds to step V104, where processing such as effect switching is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V105 to determine whether a control command including the information of the first body stop reception (hereinafter, referred to as “first body stop reception command”) has been received. Determine whether or not. Here, when the first body stop reception command is received, the process proceeds to step V106, and the processing at the time of the first body stop reception is performed.

  In the process at the time of receiving the first body stop, as shown in FIG. 44B, first, it is determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V141). Here, when the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of receiving the first trunk stop is ended and the process returns. On the other hand, when the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V142, and it is determined whether the first push order executed by the player is correct. Here, if the answer is correct, the process proceeds to step V143 to perform a process of switching the pressing order navigation effect (including erasing the display of the first pressing order) and return. On the other hand, if the push order is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V144 to end the push order navigation effect, and executes a failed effect (effect notifying that the push order is incorrect) (step V145), and returns. I do.

  With the return from the processing at the time of receiving the first body stop, the one-command processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the determination in step V105 of the one-command processing, if the first body stop reception command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V107, and the control command including the information of the first body stop (hereinafter, “first (Referred to as a “turning cylinder stop command”) is determined. Here, when the first body stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V108, where a process of displaying a winning expectation display (including a stop sound) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the first torso stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V109, and a control command including the information of the second torso stop reception (hereinafter, referred to as “second torso stop reception command”) is received. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. Here, when the second body stop reception command is received, the process proceeds to step V110, and the processing at the time of the second body stop reception is performed.

  In the process at the time of receiving the second trunk stop, as shown in FIG. 44C, first, it is determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V151). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process at the time of receiving the second body stop is ended and the process returns. On the other hand, when the pressing order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V152, and it is determined whether or not the second pressing order executed by the player is correct. Here, if the answer is correct, the process proceeds to step V153, the process of switching the pressing order navigation effect is performed (including the deletion of the display of the second pressing order), and the process returns. On the other hand, when the push order is incorrect, the process proceeds to step V154, ends the push order navigation effect, executes a failed effect (step V155), and returns.

  In the return from the processing at the time of receiving the second body stop, the one-command processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V109 of the one-command processing that the second body stop reception command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V111, and the control command including the information of the second body stop (hereinafter referred to as “second body stop”). (Referred to as a “turning cylinder stop command”) is determined. Here, when the second body stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V112 to perform a process of displaying a winning expectation display (including a case where a tempai sound is output) and returns. On the other hand, when the second torso stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V113, and a control command including the information of the third torso stop reception (hereinafter, referred to as “third torso stop reception command”) is received. It is determined whether or not it has been performed. Here, when the third body stop reception command is received, the process proceeds to step V114, and the processing at the time of receiving the third body stop is performed.

  In the process at the time of accepting the third torso stop, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), first, it is determined whether or not the push order navigation effect is being executed (step V161). Here, if the push order navigation effect is not being executed, the process for accepting the third torso stop is ended and the process returns. On the other hand, when the push order navigation effect is being executed, the process proceeds to step V162, ends the push order navigation effect, and returns.

  In the return from the process at the time of receiving the third body stop, the one-command process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step V113 of the one-command processing that the third body stop acceptance command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V115, and the control command including the information of the third body stop (hereinafter, “third body stop”) is executed. (Referred to as a “turning cylinder stop command”) is determined. Here, when the third body stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V116, where a process of displaying a winning expectation display (including a stop sound) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the third body stop command has not been received, the process proceeds to step V117, and it is determined whether or not a control command (all stop command) including stop display symbol information has been received. Here, when the all-round body stop command is received, the process proceeds to step V118, where processing of the next game (processing such as lottery for determining an effect to be performed in the next game) is performed, and the process returns. On the other hand, if the all-round trunk stop command has not been received, the routine returns.

<< 2nd Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, a game control process in the slot machine according to the second embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG. The game control process of the present embodiment is different from the game control process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 24A in the mode of the freeze control process in step S7. Therefore, the freeze control process in the present embodiment is referred to as “freeze control process A”, and the mode thereof will be described below. The other steps in the game control process are the same as those in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the freeze control process A, as shown in FIG. 45A, first, a freeze lottery process A is performed (step S801). In the freeze lottery process A, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), first, it is determined whether or not any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 choices) has been selected (step). S811). If the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S812, in which a freezing lottery A is performed, and it is determined whether or not the freezing lottery A is won (step S813). Here, when a win is made in the freeze lottery A, a control command including information of the freeze number (1 or 2) determined in the freeze lottery A is generated (step S814), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S814). S819), ends the freeze lottery process A and returns. On the other hand, when the winning is not achieved in the freeze lottery A, the process proceeds to step S820, a control command including information of the freeze number 0 is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S821), and the process returns.

  If it is determined in step S811 that the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S815, and it is determined whether the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) has been selected. Here, if the winning combination determination result number 32 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S816, in which a freezing lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the freezing lottery B is won (step S817). Here, when a win is made in the freeze lottery B, a control command including information of the freeze number 2 determined in the freeze lottery B is generated (step S818), the control command set 1 is performed (step S819), and the return is performed. I do. On the other hand, when the winning is not won in the freeze lottery B, the process proceeds to step S820, a control command including information of the freeze number 0 is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S821), and the process returns.

  With the return from the freeze lottery process A, the process proceeds to step S802 in FIG. 45A, and it is determined whether or not the freeze number 1 or 2 is determined in the previous freeze lottery process A. Here, if the freeze number 1 or 2 has not been determined, the freeze control process A is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the freeze number 1 or 2 has been determined, the process advances to step S803 to perform a dummy command setting process.

In this dummy command set processing, as shown in FIG. 45C, first, a control command including information that the push order flag is OFF is generated (step S831), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S832). Next, a control command including information of the pressing order number 0 is generated (step S833), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S834). Next, the information of the combination determination result number (any of 22 to 37, 32) selected in the combination determination process of the game is acquired from the storage area where the information is stored (step S835), and the mask process ( The contents are the same as in the first embodiment) (step S836). Next, a control command including information on the combination determination result number subjected to the mask processing is generated (step S837), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S838). Next, a control command including the information of the special role combination determination result number (0 or 1) is generated (step S839), the control command set 1 is performed (step S840), and the dummy command set processing ends and returns. I do.

  With the return from the dummy command setting process, the process proceeds to step S804 in FIG. In the freeze execution processing A, as shown in FIG. 45D, first, a freeze time (20 seconds) is set (freeze is set) (step S851). Next, the reel drive processing of the reel effect corresponding to the freeze number (1 or 2) is performed (step S852), and the apparatus stands by in that state until the freeze time elapses (step S853). Then, when the freeze time elapses, the freeze execution process A ends (freeze is released) and the routine returns.

<< 3rd Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, a game control process in the slot machine according to the third embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 46A, the game control process according to the present embodiment is configured by processes of steps S901 to S913. Among them, the processes of steps S901 to S906, S907, S908, S911 to S914 are the same as those of steps S1 to S6, S7, S8, S10 to S13 of the game control process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. The contents are the same as the processing. The difference is that the AT control processing in step S6 in FIG. 24A is replaced with a freeze lottery processing B in step S907 and a freeze execution processing B in step S910 in FIG. Hereinafter, the freeze lottery process B and the freeze execution process B will be described.

  In the freeze lottery process B, as shown in FIG. 46B, first, it is determined whether any of the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 (push order bell 6 choices) has been selected (step S921). ). Here, if the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 have been selected, the process proceeds to step S922, in which a freezing lottery A is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning is performed in the freezing lottery A (step S923). Here, when a win is made in the freeze lottery A, a control command including information of the freeze number (1 or 2) determined in the freeze lottery A is generated (step S924), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S924). S934), ends the freeze lottery process B and returns. On the other hand, if the winning is not achieved in the freeze lottery A, the process proceeds to step S933, where a control command including information of the freeze number 0 is generated, the above-described control command set 1 is performed (step S934), and the freeze lottery process B is completed. And return.

If it is determined in step S921 that the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 have not been selected, the process proceeds to step S925, and it is determined whether the combination determination result number 32 (strong watermelon) has been selected. Here, if the combination determination result number 32 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S926, in which a freezing lottery B is performed, and it is determined whether or not the winning is performed in the freezing lottery B (step S927). Here, when a win is made in the freeze lottery B, a control command including information of the freeze number 2 determined in the freeze lottery B is generated (step S928), and the control command set 1 is performed (step S929). Proceed to S930. On the other hand, when the winning is not won in the freeze lottery B, the process proceeds to step S933, where a control command including information of the freeze number 0 is generated, the control command set 1 is performed (step S934), and the process returns.

  In step S930, it is determined whether the pressing order flag is ON. Here, if the pressing order flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S931, and a pressing order lottery (6 selections) is performed. Then, the pressing order number (any one of 1 to 6) corresponding to the selected pressing order is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S932), and the freezing lottery process B ends and returns.

  On the other hand, in the freeze execution process B, as shown in FIG. 46C, first, it is determined whether or not the freeze number 1 or 2 has been determined in the previous freeze lottery process B (step S941). Here, if the freeze number 1 or 2 has not been selected, the freeze execution processing B is terminated and the process returns. On the other hand, if the freeze number 1 or 2 has been selected, the process proceeds to step S942, in which the freeze time (20 seconds) is set (freeze is set) (step S943). Next, a reel drive process for a reel effect corresponding to the freeze number (1 or 2) is performed (step S943), and the system stands by in that state until the freeze time elapses (step S944). Then, when the freeze time elapses, the freeze execution process B ends (freeze is released) and the routine returns.

  As described above, each embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, in the following, matters that have not been described above and modifications will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, the AT precursor G number lottery is performed, and the number of games to be executed in the AT precursor is determined, but the lottery for setting the AT precursor is performed separately. You may. Further, these lotteries may be performed collectively. Also, during the AT precursor, information indicating that the AT precursor is being performed (information of the AT precursor counter, information indicating that the main mode 3 is set) is transmitted to the sub (the sub precursor is performing the AT precursor). For production etc.).

  In the above-described embodiment, when the pressing sequence game is set, the pressing sequence number for the pressing sequence game is determined, and the selected winning combination determination result number is masked. Instead of determining the pressing order number for the game, for example, the pressing order number 0 is determined when the entire correct pressing order is hidden, and the pressing order number 7 to when the part of the correct pressing order is hidden and notified. 9 may be determined. In this case, to indicate to the sub that the pressing sequence game has been set, information indicating that the pressing sequence game has been set may be transmitted separately, or the selected combination determination result number When performing the masking process, the masking process may be performed on the combination determination result number for the pressing ordering game and transmitted to the sub. In the above-described embodiment, the pressing order game is set when the AT is set, but the pressing order game may be set when the AT is not set (for example, The pressing order game may be set even when the combination determination result numbers 22 to 27 are selected during the normal or CZ.)

In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the case where the information on the number of additional AT games determined by the additional lottery A / B is transmitted to the sub at the time of operating the start lever. (For example, when the start lever is operated or completely stopped). Thus, on the sub side, an effect according to the remaining number of AT games (for example, an effect of displaying the remaining number from about three remaining games) is performed. In addition, in the case of performing an additional effect after the third stop, even if information of the number of additional games is not separately transmitted at the time of operating the start lever, the number of AT games after addition is transmitted at the time of operating the start lever or at a total stop, and After three stops, additional production can be performed. In this case, the difference between the previous AT game number and the current AT game number is calculated on the sub side, and the numerical value of the calculation result is reported as an additional number (including the case of reporting separately for the next game and thereafter). . On the other hand, when an additional effect is performed in response to the start lever being operated, it is preferable to separately send information on the number of additional items when the start lever is operated.

  On the main side, additional lottery 1 (direct lottery) that determines the number of extras to be added in this game is divided into additional lottery 2 (subsequent lottery) that determines the number of extras to be added after the next game. May be performed. In this case, in the additional lottery, the number of additional games may be determined, and the number of games to be added later may be determined. Alternatively, a counter for adding a load may be set, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value (for example, “0”), the counter may be added.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the setting is changed, the pressing order flag and the AT flag are cleared (OFF), but the RT gaming state is maintained. As a result, after the setting is changed, the pressing order flag is turned OFF, and the pressing order navigation effect is eliminated, so that the transition from the advantageous RT (RT2 to RT3) to RT1 is made at an early stage (clearing the RT gaming state). However, after returning to the non-RT once, the process shifts to the RT1 earlier than the method of shifting to the RT1). In addition, the player does not have many RT gaming states and has only a non-internal (non-RT) not winning the bonus combination, a bonus inside (RT1), and a bonus (RT2) in a state of winning the bonus combination. Even when the specification is changed such that the inside of the bonus is during the bonus period (internal specification), the push order flag and the AT flag are cleared (OFF) but the RT gaming state is maintained. It may be. When the power is turned off, the AT flag is maintained, and the RT game state is also maintained (the same may be applied to the case where the internal specification is set).

  In the above embodiment, although not particularly set, the following promotion lottery may be performed. For example, when the combination determination result number 2 (re-game B) is selected, a promotion lottery (a lottery for determining whether or not to be promoted) is performed. Then, when the winning in the promotion lottery is performed, a process of rewriting (promoting) the role determination result number 2 to another role determination result number (for example, a role determination result number of a rare role (red 7 lip) winning) is performed. Based on the rewritten combination determination result number, for example, an additional lottery or the like is executed (however, the reel stop control is performed based on the selection of the combination determination result number 2 to the last). In this case, the rewritten combination determination result number is transmitted to the sub. In the sub, when the combination determination result number 2 is received, it is determined in advance that the middle left pressing order is to be notified, and when the rewritten combination determination result number is received, the middle right pressing order is notified. With such a setting, it is possible to notify an appropriate pressing order without separately transmitting the pressing order number. Also in the main, if the promotion lottery has not been won, the order of pressing the middle left and right may be notified, and if the promotion lottery has been won, the order of pushing the middle right and left may be reported.

In the above-described embodiment, the push order number and the AT flag are managed as different information (commands). And the AT flag ON / OFF. FIG. 47A is an example of such an embodiment, and FIG. 47B is another example of such an embodiment. In the mode of FIG. 47 (B), “128” is added to each of the push order numbers 128 to 141 indicating that the AT flag is ON, to the push order numbers 0 to 13 indicating that the AT flag is OFF. It was done. This “128” corresponds to setting “1” to bit 7 when transmitting information in 8 bits. In the sub, it is possible to determine the push order to be notified and ON / OFF of the AT flag from the control command including the information of the push order number. In this case, the information about the AT flag is added to the push order number, but the information that can be added is not limited to the AT flag. For example, information about the push order flag may be added (when the push order flag is OFF, Since the corresponding pressing order is always unknown, the pressing order numbers 1 to 13 are unnecessary.)

  The AT state may be managed by another method instead of managing whether or not the AT is the AT flag by using the AT flag. For example, the effect state number 0 corresponding to a non-AT, The AT may be managed by the information of the effect state number 1 and the effect state number 2 corresponding to the AT. In this case, in order to add the information of the effect state number to the pressing order number and send the information, the effect state number × the number of the pressing order number (“13” in the above embodiment) + the determined information of the pressing order number. The sub information may be sent to the sub, and the transmitted information may be divided by the number "13" of the pressing order number in the sub, and the information of the production state number and the pressing order number may be obtained based on the quotient and remainder at that time. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the command transmission is performed by the serial communication method. However, it has been described that the command may be transmitted by the parallel communication method. However, in the case of the parallel communication method, even if any one of the plurality of communication lines is disconnected, communication becomes possible, so that erroneous information may be transmitted. Therefore, when using the parallel communication method, a predetermined command (for example, “00000101”) is transmitted at the start of each game (for example, when the start lever is operated), and at the end of each game (for example, At the time of a stop, a predetermined command and a command in which ON / OFF of each bit is reversed (for example, “1111010”) are transmitted, and it is determined whether or not the wire is disconnected based on the result of these logical operations. Is also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, one small win is not individually won. However, a combination determination result number in which one small win alone may be set. In this case, when such a combination determination result number is selected, the mask processing may not be performed even during non-AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the sub does not receive the pressing order number or when there is no pressing order to be notified with priority, in the sub, the sub is determined based on the combination determination result number transmitted from the main. The corresponding pressing order may be notified.

1 slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d 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

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols,
A start switch operated to rotate the reel;
A plurality of stop switches operated to stop the reel,
Main control means;
An assist effect management unit that manages execution of an assist effect that supports an operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous to a player,
The main control means includes:
Effect state control means for controlling a plurality of effect states,
Lottery means for selecting lottery result information of the role;
Reel control means for controlling the reel,
Freeze control means for controlling the execution of a freeze to delay the game,
As the lottery result information, having specific lottery result information, predetermined lottery result information having a probability of being selected is lower than the specific lottery result information,
The specific lottery result information and the predetermined lottery result information are lottery result information that cannot carry over the lottery result information after the next game,
The reel control means,
In the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected by the lottery means, the stop switch can stop and display a specific symbol combination based on being operated in a specific operation mode, and can be operated in a predetermined operation mode. It is possible to stop and display a predetermined symbol combination based on that
The freeze control means,
In the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected, it is determined whether or not the predetermined freeze can be performed in the game in which the predetermined lottery result information is selected. The predetermined freeze can be executed in a game ,
The assist effect management means,
When the predetermined freeze is executed in a game in which the specific lottery result information is selected under a situation where the predetermined state is controlled by the state control unit, the predetermined freeze is terminated. Later perform the assist effect,
If the predetermined freeze is not executed in the game in which the specific lottery result information is selected under the situation where the predetermined effect state is controlled, the assist effect is executed based on the operation of the start switch. And
The probability that the predetermined freeze is executed is higher in a game in which the predetermined lottery result information is selected than in a game in which the specific lottery result information is selected.

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