JP2017012478A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique for suppressing excessive increase of a control load of main control means and efficiently preventing a fraud to a game machine.SOLUTION: A function which a main control board 63 having high security comprises, determines a precursory period which affects to determination of whether or not to shift a state to a notification possible state being advantageous to a player, and a degree of loss of a player, and a function which a sub control board having security which is lower than that of the main control board 63 determines a false precursory period which does not affect an advantageous degree of the player, therefore a control load of a main CPU is not excessively increased, and a fraud to a slot machine can be efficiently prevented.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine, when it is decided to shift to an AT game that suggests an operation procedure of a stop switch advantageous to the player, in order to improve the player's expectation, Possibility presentation that suggests to the player that there is a possibility of transition to AT gaming in the precursor period until the AT game is started (the possibility presentation in this case may be referred to as “predictor presentation”) ) Is known over multiple games. For example, the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of a game, and a predetermined value for enhancing the interest of the player in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control unit. Sub-control means for controlling the performance of the special control, if the special control (cherry or watermelon) is won in the role lottery performed in the main control means, if the sub-control means receives the winning information of the special role in the sub-control means An AT transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to play an AT game.

  If the AT transition lottery is won, the sub-control means determines the precursor period until the AT game is actually started, and the precursor possibility presentation is performed over a plurality of games in the determined precursor period. Then, after the sign period ends, the sub-control means starts an AT game in which an effect that suggests an operation procedure of a stop switch advantageous to the player is performed using effect devices such as a liquid crystal display. In addition, this slot machine indicates that there is a possibility of shifting to an AT game when a preset condition is satisfied even if the AT transition lottery is not won. A possibility presentation (in this case, the possibility presentation in this case may be referred to as a “gasse sign possibility presentation”) is performed. That is, if the sub-control means satisfies a preset condition when the precursor period is not set, a so-called gasse precursor period is set. Then, in the set gasse sign period, the gasse sign possibility effect is performed over several games in the same manner as the sign predictive effect.

JP 2012-2323201 (paragraphs 0255 to 0296, FIGS. 17 to 19 and the like)

  By the way, the thing of patent document 1 has improved the security of the main control means by enclosing in a case, for example, and main control is performed such as changing the winning probability of the lottery by accessing from the outside. It is difficult to do for the means. On the other hand, access to the sub-control means or the communication path from the main control means to the sub-control means, which is less secure than the main control means, is executed in the sub-control means such as the winning probability of the AT transition lottery and the precursor period By improperly changing parameters related to the performance control related to AT games, for example, in a game that should not be reported, an effect that informs the player of the operation procedure of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player is performed. There is a risk that fraudulent activities such as obtaining such benefits will occur.

  In order to solve such a problem, it is conceivable to perform all control related to AT games in the main control means with high security among the effect control executed by the sub-control means. However, in this case, an excessive control load is generated in the main control means, which causes a new problem of affecting the control relating to the progress of the game executed in the main control means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of preventing an illegal act on a gaming machine without excessively increasing the control load of the main control means.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns. And a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and information transmitted from the main control means in a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display rows are stopped. Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game, and the main control means performs the role lottery for determining whether or not one of a plurality of roles including the specific role is won And means for controlling the stop of variable display according to the result lottery result of the role lottery means and the stop operation of the stop operation means, and when the special combination is won by the role lottery means, When the stop operation means is stopped by the specific operation procedure corresponding to the combination, the stop operation means is controlled so that the symbol combination can be stopped by the first symbol combination, and the stop operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. When the stop operation is performed, the stop control means for controlling so as to be able to stop with the second symbol combination that is disadvantageous to the player than the first symbol combination, the general gaming state, and the general gaming state are different An informing state that is advantageous to the player over the general gaming state by being in a gaming state and informing the player of the specific operation procedure when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, A game state control means for controlling the game state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state control means determines whether or not the game state is set to the reportable state, and when it is determined to set the reportable state. Specific control means for setting a precursor period until the gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the alertable state, and the sub-control means is based on information transmitted from the main control means. Sent from the main control means and a period setting means for setting a predetermined specific production period when it is determined that the predetermined control condition is satisfied but it is determined that the notification control state is not set. When the main control means determines that it is the precursor period, or when the specific effect period is set by the period setting means, the specific control means determines that the notification is possible. And a possibility effect execution means for executing a possibility effect suggesting that there is a possibility of being performed.

  According to such a configuration, the game state control means is in a general game state and a game state different from the general game state, and the specific operation procedure can be specified to the player when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means. The main control means determines whether or not the gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, and the gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means. This is performed when the specific control means satisfies a predetermined condition. In addition, the specific control unit sets a precursor period until the gaming state control unit controls the gaming state to the notification enabled state when it is determined to be in the notification enabled state.

  By the way, in general, when the gaming state is set to be informed by the gaming state control unit, it is determined by the specific control unit, and in the period (including the case where the period is “0”) as short as possible by the specific control unit. If set, the player's loss due to the game being used up in the precursor period until the gaming state control means controls the gaming state to a noticeable state advantageous to the player is suppressed. Desirable for. Therefore, in order to obtain an award such as a medal unfairly, it is determined that the specific control unit is in a reportable state, and the parameters related to the control of the specific control unit are illegally set as if the precursor period is set as short as possible. It is possible to change. However, since the specific control means in the configuration described above is provided in the main control means with improved security, it is extremely difficult to illegally change the parameters related to the control of the specific control means. Unauthorized changes can be effectively prevented.

  On the other hand, when it is determined based on the information transmitted from the main control means that the predetermined condition is satisfied but the specific control means determines that the notification is not possible, the period setting means of the sub control means Set the production period. And when it is determined that the main control means is a precursor period based on the information transmitted from the main control means, or when the specific effect period is set by the period setting means of the sub control means, the sub control means The possibility effect execution means executes a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility that it has been determined that the information can be notified by the specific control means of the main control means.

  By the way, the specific effect period is set by the period setting means of the sub-control means that is inferior to the main control means, so that the specific effect period may be changed illegally. However, although the possibility effect is executed in the specific effect period in the same manner as the precursor period, the gaming state does not change even if the specific effect period ends unlike the predictor period. Therefore, even if the specific effect period is changed illegally, there is no risk of affecting the player's advantage in the progress of the game, and the specific effect period that does not affect the player's advantage is set as the period setting means of the sub-control means. By setting at, the control load on the main control means can be reduced.

  Therefore, the determination of whether or not to shift to the alertable state that is advantageous to the player and the precursor period that affects the degree of loss of the player are determined by the main control means with high security, and the player's advantage The specific performance period that does not affect the degree is determined by the sub-control means that is less secure than the main control means, so that illegal acts against the gaming machine can be performed without excessively increasing the control load of the main control means. It can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, the plurality of combinations include special combinations, and the specific control unit determines whether or not to make the notification possible state based on the predetermined condition that the special combination is won by the combination lottery unit, and the period The setting means receives information specifying from the main control means that the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, and information specifying that the precursor period is set by the specific control means When not receiving, it is preferable that the specific performance period can be set.

  According to such a configuration, the period setting unit of the sub control unit can set the specific effect period on condition that the precursor period is not set by the specific control unit of the main control unit. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the possibility presentation executed by the possibility presentation execution means from being complicated in both periods by newly overlapping the specific presentation periods during the precursor period.

  Further, the specific control means has a notice lottery means for determining whether or not to be in the noticeable state by lottery, and determines that the noticeable state is set when the lottery by the notice lottery means is won, The notification lottery means has a plurality of probability modes each having a different winning probability, performs a lottery in any of the plurality of probability modes, and the main control means stores information that can identify the current probability mode. The setting data used for setting the specific effect period is different according to the current probability mode specified based on the information transmitted from the main control means. Good.

  According to such a configuration, the main control unit transmits information to the sub-control unit that can specify the current probability mode in which the notification lottery means that determines whether or not the notification-enabled state is set by lottery. Therefore, the period setting means of the sub-control means can change the setting data used for setting the specific effect period according to the current probability mode of the main control means, so that the probability of setting the specific effect period is the current probability Depending on the probability mode, the ratio of the length of the specific performance period can be varied according to the current probability mode, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Further, the main control means has a precursor period storage means for storing and backing up information specifying the precursor period set when the power is shut off, and the precursor period storage means stores the precursor period. If the specified information is backed up, it is determined that the power is turned on to return to the precursor period, and the specific controller is used to return to the precursor period specified by the backed up information. The content determination unit includes an effect content determination unit that determines the content, and the content determination unit receives the information specifying the precursor period returned by the specific control unit based on the determination by the main control unit. It is good to determine the production content according to the precursor period specified by the information.

  According to such a configuration, if the precursor period is set in the main control means when the power is shut off (hereinafter also referred to simply as “power interruption”), the precursor period storage means of the main control means Store and back up information that identifies the precursor period for which is set. Therefore, when the power is turned on again, it can be restored by the specific control means during the precursor period specified by the backed up information. At this time, the effect content determination means of the sub-control means receives the information specifying the precursor period returned by the specific control means from the main control means, and thereby the effect content according to the precursor period specified by the information is obtained. Can be determined.

  Therefore, in the sub-control means for controlling various effect devices, noise is likely to occur when power is cut off, and malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. By newly determining the production content corresponding to the precursor period based on the transmitted information, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles between the control state of the main control unit and the content of the production executed by the sub-control unit. it can. In addition, the information relating to the indication control of the sub-control means is illegally rewritten in the event of a power failure by storing the information specifying the precursor period in the precursor period storage means of the main control means with high security and backing it up. Even so, the effect content determining means of the sub-control means can determine the effect contents according to the precursor period based on the correct information backed up by the precursor period storage means of the main control means. Can be prevented more reliably.

  Further, the plurality of combinations include special combinations, and the control state controlled by the gaming state control unit is determined by winning the special combination by the combination lottery unit and all of the variable display columns stopped by the stop control unit. Including a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state, and is shifted when the symbol combination is a special display result corresponding to the special combination, and the main control means is configured to use the special combination by the combination lottery means. If the symbol combination of all the variable display columns stopped even if the winning is not the special display result, it further comprises carry-over means for carrying the winning of the special role as an internal winning until the special display result. The sub-control means, when receiving information from the main control means that the special combination has been won by the combination lottery section, determines a predetermined notification waiting period. Further comprising a period determining means and a special role winning notification means for notifying that the special role is won after the notification waiting period, wherein the possibility effect executing means is the notification waiting period determining means in the notification When the waiting period is set, it is preferable to execute a possibility effect that suggests that the main control means may shift to the special gaming state.

  According to such a configuration, when the information indicating that the special combination is won by the combination lottery unit is received from the main control unit, the notification waiting period determination unit of the sub control unit determines the predetermined notification waiting period. . And, when the notification waiting period is set by the notification waiting period determining means of the sub control means, the possibility presentation execution means of the sub control means may shift to the special game state in the main control means, In other words, in the current game, it is possible to indicate that the special role has been won by the role lottery means, or that the winning of the special role has been carried over as an internal winning by the carryover means (possibility effect in this case) May be referred to as “special role possibility effect”). Further, the special role winning notification means of the sub-control means notifies that the special role is won after the notification waiting period.

  By the way, since the notification waiting period is determined by the notification waiting period determination means of the sub-control means that is inferior to the main control means, the notification waiting period may be changed illegally. However, during the notification waiting period, in the current game, a special role is won by the role lottery means, or the special role winning is carried over as an internal win by the carryover means, so the special role winning notification means Even if it is not notified that the special role has been won, if the player performs a stop operation of the stop operation means so that the symbol combination of the variable display row becomes the special display result, the symbol combination always becomes the special display result. It is. That is, during the notification waiting period, it is not prohibited that the symbol combinations of all the stopped variable display columns become special display results.

  For this reason, even if the notification waiting period is illegally changed, the symbol combination can be made into a special display result at any time regardless of the notification waiting period. Therefore, the influence on the player's advantage in the progress of the game is small. Therefore, it is considered that the possibility of an illegal act of rewriting the notification waiting period in order to obtain a medal or other privilege unfairly is small. Therefore, by determining the notification waiting period having a small influence on the advantage of the player by the notification waiting period determination unit of the sub-control unit, the control load on the main control unit can be reduced.

It is a perspective view of a spinning cylinder type gaming machine (slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels of the spinning cylinder gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the swivel type gaming machine (slot machine) of FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the main control board of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the sub control board of FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a game. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state in a normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a hand and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game state and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows a mode transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT transfer lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the AT transfer lottery table from which the conditions used are different, respectively. It is a figure which shows a precursor period table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure which shows an example of the information transmitted to a sub control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows a gasset precursor period table, Comprising: (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the gasset precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure showing a special role possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a special role gusset possibility production scenario setting table. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a figure which shows a precursor period setting process. It is a figure which shows a gase precursor period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production content determination processing. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing, and is a flowchart following FIG. 25. It is a figure which shows the bonus fixed alerting | reporting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows AT start alerting | reporting process. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example of possibility production | generation, Comprising: Each of (a)-(d) is a flowchart which shows the possibility production | presentation of a different pattern.

  A first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a swivel type gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine) as a gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment plays a game using medals (game value), and pays out a predetermined number of medals when a condition that a predetermined winning symbol (symbol combination) is met is established. The front opening of the housing 3 is closed by the front door 5 so that it can be opened and closed, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7. The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally-long rectangular display window 11, and on the inner side of the display window 11, a left and right rotating reel comprising a variable display row for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order. Middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R include, for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, “R1”, and “R2”. A total of 21 symbols are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

  Also, each symbol on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is sequentially assigned a frame number from 0 to 20, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is the reel. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is formed by being affixed to the peripheral surface. When the reels 13L, 13M, 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,.

  And when rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stops, it sets so that a total of nine symbols may be seen from the display window 11 about each of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Specifically, a total of nine reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed through the display window 11 with three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. The middle horizontal row is a pay line which will be described later, and if each of the reels 13L, 13M and 13R stops with the winning line aligned with the winning symbol, the winning line is won.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are connected to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R, each of which is formed of a stepping motor, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are independently connected. Driven by rotation. A reel unit (not shown) constituted by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R and each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R corresponds to the “display means” of the present invention.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and a predetermined number of games per game (game) from the credit medals. A maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the maximum number of inserted coins (set to three), a lever-shaped start switch 19 for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R to start variable display of each symbol. In order to stop the rotation of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R to stop the variable display of each symbol, the left, middle and right stop switches 21L and 21M respectively corresponding to the reels 13L, 13M and 13R , 21R (stop operation means), a settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal slot 25 are provided. There.

  In addition, an operation procedure for each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R necessary for displaying a video or the like to notify the player of winning or winning, etc. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided for performing an effect to notify the aspect), and an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and the liquid crystal display 27 and Speakers 31 </ b> L and 31 </ b> R are provided on the left and right sides of the explanation panel 29 for performing effects such as music and voice. Speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, which will be described later.

  Further, a central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50).

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, a notification display for notifying (displaying) the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R, the result of the role lottery, and the like. A container 60 is provided. The notification display device 60 is composed of, for example, three 7-segment LEDs, and can display a three-digit number. Therefore, each digit corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R in order from the left, and according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for each digit, By displaying the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3”, it is possible to notify the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R. Further, for example, predetermined numbers for identification are individually assigned to each lottery result (winning role group) described later and described in the explanation panel 29 or the like, and the notification display 60 is in accordance with the result of the lottery. By displaying a predetermined number, the result of the role lottery can be notified.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, a support frame that supports the reels 13 </ b> L, 13 </ b> M, and 13 </ b> R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3, and below the support frame in the housing 3. As shown in FIG. 3, a hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to the medal payout opening 39 is provided. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, a medal selector for selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is genuine and guiding only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3). 48 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON and OFF, as well as a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 3) for setting change processing described later. ), A change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an insertion sensor 53 is provided in the medal selector 48 in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3, and detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 to detect medals paid out to the medal payout opening 39 one by one.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, left, middle and right position sensors 55L, 55M and 55R for detecting the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R, respectively, are provided. 55M and 55R are, for example, photo interrupters for detecting protrusions provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotated, every round. The protrusion is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In the present embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect protrusions, the symbol of frame number 20 is positioned in the middle of the display window 11, respectively.

  The change process start switch 56 shown in FIG. 3 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder. Further, the hopper motor 57 shown in FIG. 3 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is transmitted from a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 (main control means) that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). A sub-control board 73 on which a sub-CPU 71 (sub-control means) for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information is provided separately. Then, by transmitting various data in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73, various information (see FIG. 15) regarding the progress of the game controlled by the main CPU 61 is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. Sent.

  The main control board 63 is housed in a board case (not shown) so that it cannot be illegally accessed by inserting a wire or the like from the outside, and the board case is tightly sealed. Has been. In addition, various well-known measures are taken in the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that the substrate case has been opened illegally.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and FIG. The RAM 65 forms a storage area for storing the data of the role lottery result storage means 651, AT right number storage means 652, precursor period game number counter 653, flag storage means 654, and AT period game number counter 655 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 has a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and a mode transition lottery table which are preset data shown in FIG. A program for the slot machine 1 including an 673, an AT transition lottery table 674, a precursor period table 675, and the like is stored.

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 67 to control the progress of the game. The main CPU 61 operates data such as data relating to a result lottery in a role lottery process by a role lottery means 103 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, and operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19 operated by the player Various data (refer to FIG. 15) such as data relating to the operation of is transmitted to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 in a command format.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 73 includes a memory 75 having a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. Specifically, the memory 75 forms storage areas for storing the respective data of the precursor period storage means 751 and the gasse precursor period game number counter 752 shown in FIG. Further, the pre-set data shown in FIG. 5 is a pre-gase precursor period table 753, a pre-probability production scenario setting table 754, a pre-gase precursor production scenario setting table 755, a special combination possibility production scenario setting table 756, a special combination. Various programs for effects including a gusset possibility effect scenario setting table 757 and the like are stored in the memory 75.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data relating to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61, for example, a role lottery by the role lottery means 103 described later. The program stored in the memory 75 is executed based on the result of the lottery in the process, the data regarding whether or not the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the effect switch (not shown) are operated. Thus, the contents of the production related to the game to be provided to the player are determined. Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the contents of the decided effect. I do.

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Next, the configuration of the main control board 63 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing a game control program stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. The function is installed.

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 performs control related to the game of the slot machine 1 and, as shown in FIG. 6, is a special game that is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the normal game and the small role is higher than that of the normal game. Bonus (special role) in which a game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) and special role (BB, RB) are carried over as internal winnings Special game inside A game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the normal game includes a general game (RT1) and an RT game (RT4) having a higher probability of winning a re-game player than a general game. Further, the game control means 100 executes an AT game (AT1) that informs the operation procedure (specific operation procedure) of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player so as to be specified. As will be described later, the AT game (AT1) is one of the general game (RT1), the RT game (RT4), and the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Combined and executed. As shown in FIG. 6, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a notification lottery means 100b (specific control means), an AT right setting means 100c (specific control means), and a precursor period setting means 100d (specific control means). , Notification determination means 100e (specific control means), notification determination means 100f (specific control means), and gaming state setting means 100g (gaming state control means).

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination means 100a of FIG. 4 determines the mode of operation procedures such as presence / absence of a player's operation on the slot machine 1 and long press. Specifically, both the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, Various modes of operation of the slot machine 1 by the player, such as modes of operation by the player with respect to various switches such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and modes of operation of inserting medals by the player into the medal slot 25 judge.

b) Notification lottery means 100b
The notice lottery means 100b in FIG. 4 is an AT game (AT1) for notifying the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R advantageous to the player in a game state that is different from the general game state. Is executed by lottery (AT transfer lottery) to determine whether or not the notification possible state (AT period) is more advantageous to the player than the general game state in which the general game (RT1) is executed. For example, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “Right Bell” in FIG. 9, even if the result lottery result is “Right Bell”, if the player cannot know that fact, The stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and the “middle bell” that is advantageous to the player due to the large number of payouts (10) cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), when the winning lottery result becomes “right bell”, the fact is notified, and the player is given an opportunity to receive payout by encouraging the right stop switch 21R to be operated first. It becomes possible to increase.

  Further, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “Replay C” in FIG. 10, for example, even if the winning lottery result is “Replay C”, if the player cannot know that fact, The right stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and “replay 9” to “replay 20” that are the transition conditions (RT4 transition conditions) to the RT game (RT4) cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the AT game (AT1), when the winning lottery result becomes “Replay C”, the fact is notified, and by prompting the right stop switch 21R to be operated first, the RT game (which is advantageous to the player) It is possible to increase the opportunity to shift to RT4).

  Here, the notification lottery means 100b has a plurality of probability modes (low accuracy mode, high accuracy mode: see FIG. 12) each having a different winning probability, and performs AT transition lottery in any of the plurality of probability modes. . Specifically, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “one piece combination 13” in FIG. 9 and the mode transition lottery table 673 in FIG. 12, when the combination lottery result is “one piece combination 13”, The mode transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift the probability mode of the AT transition lottery from the low probability mode to the high probability mode is performed with a winning probability of 1/2. Transition from mode to high accuracy mode.

  On the other hand, after shifting to the high probability mode, the notification lottery means 100b performs a mode transition (falling) lottery that determines whether or not to shift from the high probability mode to the low probability mode for each game (game). If the winning probability is selected, the AT transition lottery probability mode is shifted from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode. As will be described in detail later, a command capable of specifying the current probability mode in which the AT transition lottery is performed is created by the command creation means 104 described later, and the created command is a timer executed by the main CPU 61. In the interrupt process (see FIG. 20), the data is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmission means 109 described later. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, based on the information obtained by the command received by the sub control command receiving means 200 of the sub control board 73, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 specifies the current probability mode.

  In addition, the notice lottery means 100b receives the winning combination group “middle stage cherry” in FIG. 9 (special role: hereinafter simply referred to as “cherry”) as a predetermined condition, and the AT of FIG. AT transfer lottery is performed using the transfer lottery table 674, and the number of AT rights (0 to 3) is determined based on the winning probability set for each. Further, the notification lottery means 100b uses the AT transition lottery table 674 of FIG. 13 (b) in the low probability mode on the condition that the winning group “watermelon” (special role) of FIG. 9 has been won. In the high-accuracy mode, AT transfer lottery is performed using the AT shift lottery table 674 of FIG. 13C, and the number of AT rights (0 to 3) is determined based on the winning probability set for each. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the AT transition lottery when “middle stage cherry” is won, the winning probability that the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 is set to 0%, so 1 Make sure to win (AT win) by setting 3 AT rights. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C, in the AT shift lottery when “Watermelon” is won, the AT right number is determined to be 0 (low probability mode: 50%, high (Probable mode: 20%) There may be a loss. In the present embodiment, 50 AT games (AT1) are set to be executed when one AT right is consumed. Further, the number of AT rights set by the AT shift lottery is not limited to the number set in the AT shift lottery table 674 of FIGS. 13A to 13C, and according to the design of the slot machine 1, An optimal number of AT rights may be set as appropriate.

  Further, during the game, for example, the display content of the liquid crystal display 27 may be switched according to the current probability mode (low accuracy mode, high accuracy mode). In this way, the player can recognize the current probability mode based on the display content of the liquid crystal display 27, so that the player's expectation can be improved and the player's interest can be enhanced. it can.

c) AT right setting means 100c
The AT right setting means 100c shown in FIG. 4 is in a notification possible state in which an AT game (AT1) is executed when the notification lottery means 100b wins the AT transition lottery and determines 1 to 3 AT rights. The determined AT right number is set as the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652.

  Note that when the “middle cherry” or “watermelon” is won, the AT lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100b regardless of the gaming state, but when the AT shift lottery is won and the number of AT rights is determined, the AT has already been established. When the AT right number is stored in the right number storage means 652, the AT right setting means 100c stores the AT right number by adding the newly determined AT right number to the already stored AT right number. Set to means 652.

d) Precursor period setting means 100d
When the notice right lottery means 100b sets the AT right number determined by winning the AT shift lottery in the AT right number setting means 100c in the AT right number storage means 652, the precursor period setting means 100d in FIG. The precursor period until control to the alertable state (AT period) in which AT1) is executed is set by the precursor period setting lottery. Specifically, when the bonus period setting means 100d is not in the bonus internal winning, the AT transition lottery is won (AT winning) when the “middle cherry” is won (cherry winning), and the AT right number is set. When the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 14A is used, a precursor period setting lottery is performed, and the precursor periods (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) are determined based on the winning probabilities set for each. The determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653 (precursor period storage means).

  Further, when the predecessor period setting means 100d wins the AT shift lottery when the “watermelon” is won (watermelon win) when the bonus internal is not being won, the AT right number is set when FIG. 14B is set. The precursor period setting lottery is performed using the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 5, and the precursor periods (1 game, 4 games, 5 games, 23 to 32 games) are determined based on the winning probabilities set for each. The precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653. Also, the precursor period setting means 100d determines that the AT right lot is set in the AT transition lottery when the “middle cherries” and “watermelons” are selected when the bonus internal is being selected. The precursor period setting lottery is performed using the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 5B, and the precursor periods (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) are determined based on the winning probabilities set for the respective precursor periods. The period game number counter 653 is set.

  The precursor period setting means 100d subtracts -1 from the value of the precursor period set in the precursor period game number counter 653 every time one game is consumed, and the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0. If the special combination is won (bonus winning), the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is cleared and initialized to zero.

  The precursor period game number counter 653 is formed in a non-volatile storage area of the RAM 65, and stores the value of the precursor period being counted without being erased when the power is shut off (power failure). Thus, information specifying the remaining precursor period is stored and backed up. Also, if the information specifying the precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, the precursor period setting means 100d determines that the precursor period is returned to the precursor period and is stored in the precursor period game number counter 653. By not clearing (initializing) the counted value, it is returned to the precursor period specified by the backed up information (count value).

  The precursor period setting means 100d has a precursor period when it is in the bonus internal winning when the AT is won (FIG. 14C) than when it is not the bonus internal winning (FIGS. 14A and 14B). Set to short. That is, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), when AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the ratio that the precursor period is set to one game is set to the largest. In addition, in the precursor period table 675 shown in FIG. 14C used for the precursor period setting lottery during the bonus internal winning, it is selected in the case of the watermelon winning in the non-bonus internal winning (see FIG. 14B). There is no probable period for 23-32 games. Therefore, when the AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the precursor period of 23 to 32 games is not selected, and each of the advantageous periods for the player is shifted to the AT period after the precursor period of 5 games or less at the maximum. The operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is notified in an identifiable manner. Further, the precursor period set by the precursor period setting lottery is not limited to the period (number of games) set in the precursor period table 675 of FIGS. Accordingly, a precursor period of an optimal period may be set as appropriate.

  As will be described later, when the precursor period is set, the presentation content determination means 202 of the sub-control board 73 shown in FIG. 5 creates a scenario of the precursor possibility presentation according to the length of the precursor period (number of games). It is set and a precursor possibility production is performed. In addition, the progress of the game is delayed, and during the delay, the sign possibility effect is performed by the effect (reel effect) of displaying each reel 13L, 13M, 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63. Also good.

e) Notification determining means 100e
The notification determination unit 100e in FIG. 4 determines whether or not an AT1 transition condition for actually shifting the gaming state to the notification possible state for executing the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In this embodiment, as the AT1 transition condition,
i) When a special game is not being executed, the “middle cherries” are won, the AT right number is first stored in the AT right number storage means 652, and the game after the set precursor period,
ii) A game after the pre-set period, in which the AT right number is first stored in the AT right number storage means 652 by winning the AT transition lottery when the “watermelon” is won when the special game is not being executed,
iii) When a special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is finished, when the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains,
iv) When the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains when the AT period (50 games) set based on one AT right ends,
v) When the special game ends, the AT period game number counter 655 stores the remaining AT period count value before executing the special game,
Is set.

The notification determination unit 100e determines whether or not an AT1 end condition for ending the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as the AT1 termination condition,
i) When the predetermined number (50 games) of ART games (including general AT games) is consumed (the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0), it is stored in the AT right number storage means 652 When all the AT rights that have been
ii) When winning a special role during AT games (AT1)
Is set.

f) Notification determining means 100f
The notification determination unit 100f in FIG. 4 determines that the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, and shifts to a notification possible state in which the AT game (AT1) is performed, and is stored in the flag storage unit 654. Set the state of the flag during the AT period to ON. As a result, the gaming state is controlled to a notification enabled state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed by the gaming state setting means 100g described later. At this time, when the above AT1 transition conditions i) to iv) are satisfied, that is, when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is 0 and the AT period is not set, the notification determining means 100f is one unit. The number of games in the AT period (for example, 50 games) set in advance in the AT right is set in the AT period game number counter 655, and the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is decremented by -1. .

  When the AT1 transition condition v) is satisfied, that is, when the AT period game number counter 655 stores the count value of the AT period before executing the special game, the notification determining unit 100f stores the remaining value. By not clearing the count value stored in the AT period game number counter 655, the number of games specified by the stored information (count value) is set as the AT period. The notification determining unit 100f subtracts −1 from the value of the AT period set in the AT period game number counter 655 every time one game of the ART game (including general AT games) is consumed.

  Further, the notification determining unit 100f determines that the notification possible state in which the AT game (AT1) is performed is ended when the notification determining unit 100e determines that the AT1 end condition is satisfied, and stores the information in the flag storage unit 654. Set the state of the flag during the AT period to OFF. Thereby, the gaming state setting means 100g described later ends the AT game (AT1). Note that the notification determining means 100f wins a special role (bonus prize) during the AT period (when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0) when the AT1 end condition ii) is satisfied. Causes the AT period game number counter 655 to store the current count value as the remaining AT period.

  For example, by assigning one of the bits of the 1-byte memory area of the RAM 65 that forms the storage area of the flag storage unit 654 to the flag during the AT period, and setting the bit ON or OFF, the AT The state of the flag during the period can be stored in the flag storage means 654.

g) Game state setting means 100g
The gaming state setting means 100g in FIG. 4 determines the result of the role lottery processing by the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, and the determination by the symbol determination means 107 of the display mode of the symbols displayed on the display window 11 on the reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the result or the like, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set and controlled to any one of a plurality of preset gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in a normal gaming state in which a normal game is executed, a predetermined special role (BB, RB: see FIG. 9) is won, and the selected special role is won (on the winning line) If “7-7-7” (special display result) is aligned, “BB win” if “BAR-BAR-BAR” (special display result) is aligned on the winning line), the gaming state setting means 100g The gaming state of the slot machine 1 is a gaming state different from the normal gaming state, and a special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is executed, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Set to special gaming state. Then, in the BB game (BB ′), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 300) are paid out, in the RB game (RB ′), there is a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) small role winnings, If a special game end condition (BB ′ end condition, RB ′ end condition) is satisfied by the number of times (for example, 12 times) of games (games) being executed, the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 The game state is set to a normal game state in which a normal game is executed by the game state setting means 100g.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in a game state in which a normal game is executed, when a special combination is won but the special combination is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special combination is displayed. If the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R do not stop so that they are displayed on the winning line set in the middle of the window 11 (the result is not a special display result), the special role is played until the corresponding symbols are ready. The game state of the slot machine 1 is set to the special role internal game state in which the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is executed. Set by means 100g. Also, in the special role internal game, the special game state in which the game state of the slot machine 1 is executed by the game state setting means 100g by winning a special role that has been carried over as an internal win without winning. Set to

  The special game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is a game state in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than that of a normal game (such as a general game (RT1 ')).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the normal game, the general game (RT1), the general game (RT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed, the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), the RT game (RT4), the RT game ( One of the ART games (RT4 + AT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in RT4) is executed.

  The general game RT1 is a general game and is the most frequently executed game. The notification possible state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed is a notification display 60 (to be described later) for an operation procedure for stopping the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4). 3), suggesting (notifying) using the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, the lamp units 33, 37L, and 37R controlled by the display control means 205 and the sound control means 206 of the sub-control board 73. By doing so, it is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than when not suggesting. A game in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the general game (RT1) is referred to as “general AT game (RT1 + AT1) (ART game preparation state)”, and the AT game (AT1) is executed in the RT game (RT4). This game is referred to as “ART game (RT4 + AT1)”. In addition, the AT game (AT1) is determined that the AT1 end condition is satisfied by the notification determining means 100e when the number of AT rights set by the AT right setting means 100c is digested or a special role is won. To finish.

  The RT game state in which the RT game (RT4) is executed is a state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer that can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without inserting a new medal is higher than that in the general game (RT1). A gaming state. As described above, the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is a game in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the RT game (RT4), and the RT game state in which the RT game (RT4) is executed and the AT game (AT1) are The game state is executed in combination with the notification possible state to be executed. Note that an RT game (RT4) executed after shifting from an ART game (RT4 + AT1) may be referred to as a “general game standby game”.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, in the general game (RT1) or RT game (RT4), if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or ART game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100g. RT4 + AT1) is set to be executed. On the other hand, in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the general game state in which the general game (RT1) is executed or the RT game (RT game) by the game state setting means 100g. RT gaming state in which RT4) is executed is set.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the general game (RT1) or the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), if the RT4 transition condition (winning in any one of the replays 9 to 20) is satisfied, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100g. Is set to a gaming state in which an RT game (RT4) or an ART game (RT4 + AT1) is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, in the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the RT4 end condition (winning one of the winning combinations 1 to 12) is satisfied, the game state setting means 100g plays the game. The state is set to a game state in which a general game (RT1) or a general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is executed.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 6, when the special role (BB, RB) is won in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), the game state is set by the game state setting means 100g. When the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed and the special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100g. A special game state in which the BB game (BB ′) or the RB game (RB ′) is executed is set. In addition, when the special game that has been executed once the general game (RT1) is interrupted is completed, the game state is changed to the normal game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100g. The game is resumed with the game state set.

  In addition, when a special role (BB, RB) is won in a general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or an ART game (RT4 + AT1), the game state is notified by the game state setting means 100g that the AT game (AT1) is executed. In a state where the possible states are combined, the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed is set. When the special combination (BB, RB) is won, the gaming state setting means 100g sets the gaming state to a special gaming state in which the BB gaming (BB ′) or the RB gaming (RB ′) is executed. As a result, the AT game (AT1) is temporarily interrupted.

  Further, when the AT game (AT1) is temporarily interrupted and a special game is executed, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100g when the special game is finished and the game state is changed to the general AT game. The game state in which (RT1 + AT1) is executed is set, and the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is resumed. At this time, the AT period which is the AT1 end condition is reset to the number of games in the AT period before the AT game (AT1) interruption set in the AT period game number counter 655. If the RT4 transition condition is satisfied after the game is resumed, the gaming state is set to a gaming state in which the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is executed by the gaming state setting means 100g. Thereafter, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is set to a gaming state in which the RT game (RT4: general game standby state) is executed independently by the gaming state setting means 100g, and if the RT4 end condition is satisfied, The gaming state is set to a gaming state in which the general game (RT1) is executed by the gaming state setting means 100g.

  Although not shown, if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied in the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed, the normal game described with reference to FIG. Similar to the state, the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means 100g to a gaming state that is executed in combination with the AT game (AT1). On the other hand, in the game state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in combination, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to BB internal game (RT2) or RB internal game (RT3) by the game state setting means 100g. Is set to the special role internal gaming state in which is executed. Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of a re-playing role in which re-playing (replay) is executed in a state where a bonus other than during special winning (bonus) internal winning is not won. The lowest state is a general game state in which a general game (RT1) is executed. In this general game (RT1), when the AT role (left bell, middle bell, right bell) is elected, each stop switch is operated in accordance with an operation procedure in which all the elected AT roles are advantageous for the player. Even if the stop operation of 21L, 21M, and 21R is performed, the medal payout rate is configured to be less than 100% (the medal payout rate of the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is less than 100%). ) As a result, the player can increase the number of medals unless the game state (for example, general game (RT1) → RT game (RT4): see FIG. 7) is transitioned or the bonus (BB, RB) is not won (see FIG. 6). Therefore, it is possible to make the player more interested in the transition of the gaming state and the winning of the bonus, and it is possible to further enhance the interest when the gaming state is shifted or the bonus is won.

  Here, an outline of the game of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured such that a game is executed when three medals are inserted. When the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects insertion of three medals into the slot machine 1, A horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. Then, when the operation of the start switch 19 is detected on condition that three medals, which are the prescribed number, are inserted, any one of the preset winning lottery results will be described later by the lottery processing using random numbers. 103 (see FIG. 4). In addition, all rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start to determine.

  Thereafter, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R can be effectively received. After the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes valid, for example, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, the left reel 13L is stopped and the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected. Then, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, when the symbol of the predetermined winning combination determined by the combination lottery means 103 stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle stage of the display window 11 that has become valid, a winning is awarded, and the number of medals according to the winning mode Is credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39, and one game is completed. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, as a combination, a special combination (bonus: BB, RB), a small combination (middle bell, one-piece combination 1-14, middle cherry, watermelon), re-playing combination (Replay 1) To 26) are preset. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the present embodiment, as the result of lottery, different combinations (“middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 1” to “single piece combination 14”, “ Replay 1 ”to“ Replay 26 ”,“ BB ”may be matched (winning group: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replay A to D, single piece 13 + BB, single piece 14 + BB (Bell) may be won. Then, the role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include special role winning (bonus winning), small role winning, re-game winning (replay winning), and loss.

  In addition, the prizes include special prizes (bonus prizes) related to transition to special games (bonus games), small prizes related to medal payouts, and re-game prizes related to execution of replays (replays) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, when three symbols on each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode (special display result) relating to the roles “BB” and “RB” in FIG. A bonus game (special game) is executed.

  In this embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special role winning (the specified payout number for the special role is 0), and the game is shifted to the bonus game after the game in which the winning mode related to the special role is established. Alternatively, a predetermined payout number (for example, 10) may be set for the special combination, and the bonus game may be started after paying out medals.

  Further, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in the display windows in the display modes related to the roles “middle bell”, “single ball 1” to “single ball 14”, “middle cherry” and “watermelon” in FIG. When three pieces are arranged on the middle 11 winning line, it becomes a small role winning, and the number of medals shown in the “paid out number” column is paid out.

  Further, in FIG. 8, “any” used as a display mode related to winning of the winning combination “middle stage cherries” may be any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R arranged on the winning line. It means that.

  In addition, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display mode related to the roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 26” in FIG. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without throwing it in.

  By the way, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously by the winning lottery means 103. That is, as shown in the tables of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, a winning combination group (combination lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group has been won is determined by the combination lottery means 103. It is drawn by. As shown in FIG. 9, among the winning role groups, the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” (specific roles: hereinafter, the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) Are collectively referred to as “bell groups.” In addition, each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” may be referred to as “specific set winning”). Includes a winning role. Specifically, the winning role group “left bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “one piece role 1” to “one piece role 4”, and the winning role group “middle bell” includes “middle bell” and “one”. The winning combination group “right bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “single portion 9” to “single portion 12”.

  Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning group “left bell” has been won, it means that the “middle bell”, “single winning 1” to “single winning 4” are won simultaneously, If it is decided that the role group “Middle Bell” has been won, it means that “Middle Bell”, “One Piece Role 5” to “One Piece Role 8” will be won at the same time, and the elected role group “Right Bell” will be won. If it is determined, “middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 9” to “single piece combination 12” are won simultaneously.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” has an operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player (push order: specific operation procedure). Is set in advance, and as shown in the “Remarks” column in the table of FIG. 9, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 103 is the same, the player can select each stop switch. The stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the order in which 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Has been.

  In other words, by winning one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 9, each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, Corresponding to the operation sequence of 21R, the stop control means 106 is configured such that among the winning combinations, the combination for preferentially aligning the symbols related to winning on the winning line is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the operation mode determining means 100a first causes the left stop switch 21L. When it is determined that the operation is performed, the state where the symbol “Bell” corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player is aligned on the winning line (first symbol combination) Then, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols are displayed.

  On the other hand, when the operation mode determination means 100a determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, the symbol “Bell” corresponding to the winning combination “middle bell” is aligned on the winning line. The symbol corresponding to any of the winning roles “one piece role 1” to “one piece role 4” that is more disadvantageous to the player than the winning role “middle bell” is not displayed. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols are displayed in the state aligned above (second symbol combination). That is, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in a predetermined operation sequence (specific operation sequence) corresponding to the selected winning group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). Unless determined by the determination means 100a, the symbols are not displayed in the display mode (first symbol combination) corresponding to the winning combination most advantageous to the player included in the winning combination group.

  As shown in FIG. 11, each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” is not won during the special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In addition, a role lottery table 671 is configured.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, among the winning group, the winning group “Replay A” “Replay B” “Replay C” “Replay D” (hereinafter, the winning group “Replay A” “Replay B” “ Each of “Replay C” and “Replay D” may be referred to as “specific set winning”) includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group “Replay A” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 22”, and the winning combination group “Replay B” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 23”. The winning group “Replay C” is composed of “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25”, and “Replay 26”, and the winning group “Replay D” is “Replay 21”. To “Replay 26”.

  Therefore, if the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning group “Replay A” is won, it means that “Replay 1” to “Replay 22” are won simultaneously, and the winning group “Replay B” is won. If it is determined that “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 24” have been won simultaneously, and if it is determined that the winning group “Replay C” has been selected, “Replay” If “1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25” and “Replay 26” are won simultaneously, and it is determined that the winning group “Replay D” is won, then “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” are simultaneously selected. It will be elected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” (specific role) is operated by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R (pushing order) which is advantageous to the player. Is set in advance, and as shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 10, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 103 is the same, the player can The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) differs depending on the order in which 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. In addition, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 10, the winning combination group “Replay D” has a winning mode (display) depending on the order in which the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the aspect) is different.

  That is, each of the winning switch groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” shown in FIG. Corresponding to the operation order of 21L, 21M, and 21R, the stop control means 106 is configured so that, among the winning combinations, the combinations that preferentially align the symbols related to winning on the winning line are different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, for “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” for which an operation procedure advantageous to the player is set, for example, the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 is the winning group. When “replay A” is won and the operation mode determination means 100a determines that the left stop switch 21L is operated first, the winning combinations “replay 9” to “replay 9” to “ The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols are displayed in a state corresponding to one of the “Replay 20” in a state where the symbols are aligned on the winning line (first symbol combination). Be controlled.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, the symbol is awarded in a display mode corresponding to any of the winning roles “Replay 9” to “Replay 20”. The symbols are not displayed in a state of being aligned on the line, and the winning roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 8”, “Replay 21” and “Replay 21” which are more disadvantageous to the player than the winning roles “Replay 9” to “Replay 20”. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop by the stop control means 106 so that the symbols corresponding to any of the “Replays 21” are displayed on the winning line (the second symbol combination). . That is, it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in an operation sequence set in advance corresponding to the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C”). Unless it is done, the symbol is not displayed in a display mode corresponding to the winning combination advantageous to the players included in the winning combination group.

  As shown in FIG. 11, each of the winning group “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is not won during the special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In addition, a role lottery table 671 is configured. In addition, the winning combination group “Replay D” is configured such that the winning combination lottery table 671 is selected so that the winning combination is made only in the special combination internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Therefore, when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in a display mode corresponding to any of the winning roles “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” constituting the winning role group “Replay D”, the player can play the special role internal game. It can be recognized that (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) is being executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, among the winning group, the winning group “Bell” is composed of “middle stage bell”, “single part 1” to “single part 12”. Therefore, if the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning group “Bell” has been won, it means that the “middle stage bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 12” have been won simultaneously. In addition, as shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the winning combination group “Bell” is won only for special games (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). Thus, a role lottery table 671 is configured. Further, when the winning combination group “Bell” is won, the stop control means so as to win the winning combination “middle bell” regardless of the order in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination group “one piece combination 13 + BB” includes “one piece combination 13” and “BB”. Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” has been won, it means that “single piece 13” and “BB” have been won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” is won, “single piece 13” is selected according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, the stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win a winning winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 13” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 9, since the winning combination group “one piece combination 13” is set, when the winning combination “one piece combination 13” is won, the player becomes the winning combination group “one piece combination 13”. The winning combination group is set so that it is not possible to recognize which of “13 + BB” and “single piece 13” is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB” is composed of “one piece combination 14” and “BB”. Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” has been won, it means that “single piece 14” and “BB” have been won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is won, “single piece 14” is selected according to the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, the stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control each reel 13L, 13M, 13R so as to win a winning winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 14” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in addition to the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB”, there is no winning combination group that can win the winning combination “one piece combination 14”, and the winning combination “one” The winning combination group is set so that the player can recognize that the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB” has been won when the winning combination is “14 combination”. Therefore, in this embodiment, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is won, the player is notified that the winning combination “BB” has been won in the game. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the special roles “BB” and “RB” are used in the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) and special game (BB game (BB ′). ), The winning lottery table 671 is configured not to win during the RB game (RB ′). Therefore, if it is determined by the winning lottery means 103 that the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” is won, only the “single piece 13” is won, and the winning group “single piece 14 + BB” is obtained. If it is determined that the player has won, only “one-piece combination 14” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 11, for the winning combination groups “middle stage cherry”, “watermelon”, and “single piece 13”, a combination lottery table 671 is configured so that there is a possibility that the winning combination will always be won. In the BB internal game (RT2) and the RB internal game (RT3)), the role lottery table 671 is configured so that there is no “lack”.

  By the way, special games (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) are games in which the winning probability of a small role is set higher than that of normal games, and game medals are easily paid out. The game is more advantageous to the player than the game, and the player can acquire more medals. When the special game “RB” in FIG. 8 is won to shift to a special game, a regular bonus game (RB game (RB ′)) is executed.

  In the regular bonus game, the role lottery table 671 (see FIG. 4) that defines the winning probability of the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is selected from the normal game lottery table selected in the normal game. By switching to a special game lottery table in which the winning probability of the process is defined with a higher probability than in the case of the normal game, the winning probability of the small role is set to be higher than that in the normal game. As a result, the special game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Then, after the transition to the regular bonus game, the game is performed a preset number of times, for example, 12 times, or when the small role is won 8 times, the regular bonus game is ended and the game is shifted to the normal game.

  Further, when the special game “BB” in FIG. 8 is won to shift to the special game, a big bonus game (BB game (BB ′)) is executed. In the big bonus game, the regular bonus game described above is continuously executed. After the transition to the big bonus game, the big bonus game is ended when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 300) are paid out. In other words, the big bonus game is set to end the special game (big bonus game) and shift to the normal game when the number of medals paid out in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

  As described with reference to FIG. 6, if the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a special winning combination (BB (including simultaneous winning with a single winning combination 13, 14), RB), a special winning combination is won. The symbol stop control is performed based on the above, but at this time, if the symbol arrangement of the special role winning mode is not allocated, it shifts to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). At the same time, the special winning combination is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the special winning combination mode is allocated as the internal winning. That is, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the left, middle, and right reels are arranged so that the symbols related to the special roles (BB, RB) can not be aligned on the winning line. Since the symbols are arranged on 13L, 13M, and 13R, the special winning combination may be missed.

  On the other hand, the small role winning is not carried over to the next game unless the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of the small role is assigned in the game (game) in which the winning lottery result is the small role winning. Further, in the case of replay winning, regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, the symbol (“R1” “R2”) related to any one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 26”. Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that "7", "Watermelon", "Cherry", and "Bell") are always aligned on the winning line, the player will always win the re-playing role.

  In addition, when any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing as in the case of the replay symbol. However, the left, middle and right reels 13L and 13M so that the symbols (“Bell”, “R1” and “R2”) related to the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” are always aligned on the winning line. , 13R, the winner is always awarded one of the "middle bell", "single piece combination 1" to "single piece combination 12". That is, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, “replay C”, and “replay D” is won, the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are selected. Is operated so that the symbols (see FIG. 8) related to the winnings associated with the respective operating procedures are aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. The reels 13L, 13M, 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 106.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the system is configured to shift to an AT game (AT1) (AT (assist time) period). In AT game (AT1), when winning either “Left bell”, “Middle bell”, “Right bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C”, the type of winning group (specific set winning) The player is notified of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player (which stop switch should be operated first). Specifically, when one of “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the number of medals to be paid out is 10 as shown in FIG. Notify the operating procedure of the stop switch to win the “middle bell”. Further, when one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won, the RT4 transition condition is satisfied as shown in FIG. 7 so that the transition to the RT game (RT4) is performed. The operation procedure of the stop switch for winning the “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” which is the RT4 transition condition shown in FIG. Then, after the transition to the AT period, when a predetermined number of digest games, for example, 50 AT games (AT1) are performed and all AT rights are digested, the AT1 end condition is satisfied. Ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, after the RT4 transition condition is established and the transition to the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is made, any one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won. In addition, although it is configured not to notify the operation procedure of the stop switch that wins “Replay 9” to “Replay 20”, this operation procedure may be notified. In addition, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” are each configured to win with the same probability, and after moving to RT game (RT4), “Replay A” is more effective than general game (RT1). The winning probability for “Replay B” and “Replay C” is configured to be high.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control unit 101 in FIG. 4 sets setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). This set value is for selecting a combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102 to be described later, and each of the set values corresponds to each of a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. It is attached. The setting control means 101 determines whether the change process start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is on or off when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 turned on, a predetermined setting is made. Start the change process.

  Here, the winning probability in the normal game lottery is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types), and each of the plurality of stages of setting values has a role lottery table shown in FIG. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

  This procedure is performed as follows, for example. That is, the administrator opens the front door 5, inserts a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder of the operation box 49 and rotates with the power switch 50 turned off, and turns on the change processing start switch 56. To. In this state, the setting change process is started by turning on the power switch 50.

  Then, the winning probability setting value is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 52 by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 by a 7 segment type set value display LED, for example. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52 (the display value of the setting value display LED becomes a desired value), the set value is determined by operating the start switch 19. . Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated and the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF, the setting change process ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 25, the game is started.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 is set by the setting control means 101, the type of game (normal game, RT game, special role internal game, special game, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 on the main control board 63. One lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. 4 based on setting values (setting 1 to setting 6). That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (normal game lottery table) as a lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
The combination lottery means 103 (carry-over means) in FIG. 4 is a timing at which the start switch 19 is operated, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. Winning or losing) is selected and determined by a lottery process using a random number and a lottery table as a result lottery result in the current game, random number generating means, random number extracting means, A lottery table 671 and lottery determination means are provided. Here, the random number generating means generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal number), and counts the oscillation circuit and the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit. Counter circuit. Further, the random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be practically handled as a random number. A random number may be generated by a random number generator.

  Further, the role lottery table 671 in FIG. 4 is predetermined for each random number within the range generated by the random number generation means, corresponding to any of the preset role lottery results, The random number extracted by the random number extraction means and the lottery table are collated to determine which of the plurality of winning lottery results the extracted random number corresponds to.

  Each winning combination group is associated with a unique combination number according to the type of winning combination constituting the winning combination group. Further, the role lottery result storage means 651 includes a first storage area for special roles and a second storage area for small roles and replaying roles, and the role lottery means 103 provides special roles to the winning winning group. Is included in the first storage area, and if the selected winning group includes a small role or replaying role, it corresponds to a small role or replaying role. The role number to be set is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the selected winning combination group includes a special combination, a small combination, and a re-playing combination, the combination lottery means 103 sets a combination number corresponding to the special combination in the first storage area, A combination number corresponding to the combination and replay combination is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 is lost, the role lottery means 103 sets a role number corresponding to the loss in each of the first storage area and the second storage area of the role lottery result storage means 651. To do.

  The combination lottery means 103 rewrites the data in the second storage area for the small combination and the re-playing combination for each combination lottery regardless of whether the winning combination is won or not, whereas in the first storage for the special combination The data in the area will be maintained without being rewritten until winning a special role. In this way, when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the data on the special role in the first storage area is maintained until the special role is won, so that the special role win is carried over as an internal win. .

(5) Command creation means 104
The command creation means 104 of FIG. 4 is data relating to the result lottery result in the role lottery processing by the role lottery means 103, and data relating to the operation of the operating instruments operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. A command for transmitting various data such as, etc. to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is created. The command created by the command creation means 104 is set in the output port for serial data transmission to the sub-control board 73, and set in the output port in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20) executed by the main CPU 61. The transmitted command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmitting means 109 described later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the command creation means 104 is: a) the result lottery result, b) the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means 100g, c) the current probability mode in the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100b. D) during AT period (AT period flag is ON), e) remaining period of AT period stored in AT period game number counter 655, f) AT stored in AT right number storage means 652 Information regarding the number of rights stored, g) whether or not the precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (whether the precursor period), or h) the remaining period of the precursor period stored in the precursor period game number counter 653 A command for transmitting to the sub-control board 73 is created.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the information on g) and h) may be transmitted by one command. The information shown in FIG. 15 is a part of various types of information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73. FIG. 15 shows information necessary for explaining the present invention. Yes.

  Further, the command creation unit 104 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determination unit 100f for the command for transmitting information related to the result lottery result of FIG. That is, the notification determining unit 100f uses the command created by the command creating unit 104 as a command that can identify the type of the specific set winning (a command that can be used to identify an advantageous operation procedure) or a command that cannot identify the type of the specific set winning ( It also has a function of determining whether to use a command whose advantageous operation procedure is unknown.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the command creation means 104 selects “0” to “18” as commands that can identify the result of the role lottery when the lottery by the role lottery means 103 is executed. Create a command that contains. As will be described later, the sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command. In other words, the command creation means 104 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub control board 73.

  When the notification determination unit 100f determines that the operation procedure advantageous to the player is not notified, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creation unit 104 A command is created that does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) that can be identified as having won the crab but cannot identify the corresponding winning group. When it is determined by the notification determining means 100f that an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, that is, when the AT period flag is set to ON, the winning combination group (“left bell” “middle bell” is selected. “Right bell”) is included, and a command that can identify the corresponding winning group is created.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9, when the AT period flag is OFF, the command creation means 104 can win any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. , The same command “No. 1” is created so that the winning combination group of “Bell group” cannot be identified. On the other hand, the command creation means 104 uses the command “No. 2” when “left bell” is won when the flag during the AT period is ON, and the command “3” when “medium bell” is won. If “Right Bell” is won, “No. 4” command is created.

  Similarly, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creation unit 104 can identify that “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, or “Replay D” has been won. However, a command that does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) that cannot be identified is created. In addition, when the AT period flag is set to ON, data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) that is won is included and the corresponding winning combination is included. Create a command that can identify the group.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creation means 104 is selected when any of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won. Even if it exists, the same command “12” is created so that it is not possible to identify which winning combination group. On the other hand, the command creation means 104 uses the “13th” command when winning “Replay A” when the AT flag is ON, and the “14th” command when winning “Replay B”. When “Replay C” is won, a “15th” command is created, and when “Replay D” is won, a “16th” command is created.

  Note that the command creation means 104 creates the same command for the other lottery results regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF. That is, if the “middle cherry” is won, the command “No. 5” is given, the command “No. 6” is won if the “watermelon” is won, and the command “7” if the “BB” is won. When “RB” is won, the command “8” is selected, when the “single piece 13” is won, the “9” command is selected, and when “one piece 13 + BB” is won, “10” The command “No. 11” is created when the “single piece 14 + BB” is won, and the command “17” is created when the “Bell” is won. In case of a loss, a command “No. 0” is created.

(6) Reel detecting means 105
The reel detection means 105 in FIG. 4 sends detection signals from the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Based on the number of supplied pulses, the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. The reel detection means 105 corresponds to a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (for example, the middle stage of the display window 11 in this embodiment) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each frame number is detected.

(7) Stop control means 106
4 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R (reel 14L, 14M, 14R) using the stop table 672 based on the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. The symbols variably displayed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103. This stop control means 106 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R for each game based on the result lottery result determined by the role lottery means 103 and the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R.

  As shown in the “Remarks” column of the tables of FIGS. 9 and 10, the winning role groups “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” “replay A” “replay B” “replay C” When one of “Replay D” is won, the matching combination is set differently depending on the first stop switch to be operated. Further, the advantageous operation procedure is configured to be different depending on the types of winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C”.

  Specifically, when winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C” is won, it corresponds to the selected winning group. If the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are stopped in an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player, the stop control means 106 can stop the symbol combination that wins the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player on the winning line. Then, stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. On the other hand, unless the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is performed according to an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group, the stop control means 106 will determine the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that symbol combinations that win different winning combinations can be stopped on the winning line.

  In addition, as the stop table 672 (see FIG. 4) for determining the stop positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 103. The stop table 672 is a table in which the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined in advance according to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are formed so that the number of sliding frames is different corresponding to the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  If the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, the stop control means 106 and the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when 21R is operated, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined. Perform stop control. On the other hand, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is lost, the stop control means 106 has operated the stop table 672 selected based on the lost winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R Perform stop control.

  By the way, there is an upper limit on the number of sliding frames, and the stop control means 106 is operated if the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are not operated at the timing when the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R are at predetermined rotational positions. Even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, the reels 13L, 13B, and 13D are displayed so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination. 13M and 13R cannot be controlled to stop. That is, the stop control means 106 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at a timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are respectively in predetermined rotation positions based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination.

(9) Symbol determination means 107
The symbol determination means 107 in FIG. 4 is based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection means 105, and is controlled by the stop control means 106 and stopped by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is determined whether or not the symbol display mode is a predetermined display mode.

  The symbol determination means 107 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in the combinations “BB” and “RB” in FIG. Further, the symbol determining means 107 is small when the symbols are aligned on the winning line in the display modes shown in “middle bell”, “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 14”, “middle cherry”, and “watermelon” in FIG. It is determined that the winning combination is won, and the symbol determining means 107 determines that the winning combination is a re-game winning when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 26” in FIG.

(9) Dispensing control means 108
The payout control means 108 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined profit (privilege) to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination means 107. The payout control means 108 determines that the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit value (this embodiment) if the symbol determination means 107 determines that one of a plurality of winning combinations has been won, and if there is a medal payout. After reaching 50, for example, the hopper unit 43 is operated to pay out medals by the payout number corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 108 increases the credit medals by the payout number instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  By the way, when it is determined by the symbol determination means 107 that the payout control means 108 has won the re-gamer, the payout line of the next game is validated as if a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted. To do.

(10) Sub-control command transmission means 109
The sub-control command transmission unit 109 in FIG. 4 transmits a command including various data created by the command creation unit 104 from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 by one-way communication as predetermined information. This sub-control command transmission means 109 is created by the command creation means 104 and set by the setting control means 101, gaming state such as normal game and special game, role lottery result of the role lottery means 103, symbol determination A command including data representing the state of the slot machine 1 such as a symbol determination result by the means 107, a rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, a medal payout state by the payout control means 108, etc. is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. .

  Further, the sub control command transmission means 109 is created by the command creation means 104 and set by the setting control means 101, a game state such as normal game and special game, a detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, A command including data indicating the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub control command transmission means 109 is created by the command creation means 104 and set by the setting control means 101, gaming state such as normal game and special game, start switch 19 and stop switches 21L, 21M, A command including data indicating that various switches such as 21R are operated by the player is transmitted to the sub-control board 73. Further, the sub control command transmission means 109 ”transmits a command created by the command creation means 104 and including data indicating information relating to AT games (see FIG. 15) to the sub control board 73.

(11) Notification means 110
The notification means 110 in FIG. 4 is determined by the notification determination means 100f to execute a predetermined effect that notifies the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player, that is, an AT period flag. Is set to ON, the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is any of the winning group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” “replay A” “replay B” “replay C”. If the number is one, the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning winning group is displayed on the notification display 60 directly controlled by the main control board 63. By doing so, an effect is provided in which an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified. Specifically, if the winning winning group is set with an operation procedure advantageous to the player that “operates the left stop switch 21L first”, “123” or “ “1--” is displayed. Note that the notification unit 110 may display the information indicating the type of the winning combination group that has been won by the notification display 60.

  Further, when it is determined by the notification determining means 100f that the predetermined effect for notifying the player of an advantageous operation procedure is not executed, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the notification means 110 In order not to know the operation procedure advantageous to the player, the display according to the result of the lottery is performed on the notification display 60, and the effect of notifying the operation procedure advantageous to the player is not performed.

  Note that an operation procedure advantageous to the player may be displayed on the credit indicator 45 or notified by a reel effect using the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R.

(Sub control board)
Next, the configuration of the sub control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 is for receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and performing effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 73 is equipped with various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. Has been.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 200
The sub-control command receiving unit 200 in FIG. 5 receives a command including various data transmitted by the sub-control command transmitting unit 109 of the main control board 63 as predetermined information. The sub control command receiving means 200 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and, when receiving the command, notifies each function mounted on the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command.

  Note that when the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100d of the main control board 63 (FIG. 4) and the remaining precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653, information for specifying the remaining precursor period (Command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 for each game. The precursor period specified by the information received by the sub-control command receiving unit 200 for each game is stored in the storage area of the precursor period storage unit 751 by rewriting the previously received precursor period.

(2) Gasse precursor period setting means 201
5 is based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). The predetermined condition under which the AT lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100b of the main control board 63 is performed. When the fact that (Cherry Winning, Watermelon Winning) is satisfied but the AT shift lottery is not specified, the Gase Predictor Period (specific production period) in which the Gase Predictor Possibility Production is performed is determined by the Gase Predictor Period Setting Lottery Set. In the present embodiment, in the case of a cherry win, the AT shift lottery is always won. Accordingly, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 performs the gasse precursor period setting lottery when the information AT shift lottery performed when the watermelon is won is not won.

  By the way, in this embodiment, even if the gasse precursor period setting means 201 does not win the AT shift lottery at the time of winning the watermelon, the precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653 (FIG. 4) by the precursor period setting means 100d. Is already set, it is configured not to set a pre-gase sign period (no lottery for setting pre-gase sign period). Therefore, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying that the watermelon is won, the sub-command command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying that it is not the precursor period Or when the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that the precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653, or in the precursor period storage means 751 (FIG. 5), the main control board When the precursor period transmitted from 63 is not stored, the lottery for setting the precursor sign period for setting the precursor sign period can be executed. Therefore, the duplication of the gasse sign period during the sign period prevents the sign possibility presentation performed during the sign period from complicating the gase sign presentation performed during the sign period. it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case where the remaining gasse warning period is counted by the gasse warning period game number counter 752, the case where the special role gasse possibility effect (see FIG. 18) described later is being performed. When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, or the AT period, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 It is configured so as not to be set (the lottery for setting the prelude period is not performed).

  Next, a lottery for setting a gazette precursor period for setting a gaze precursor period will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the gasse precursor period setting unit 201 differs depending on the current probability mode (see FIG. 12) specified based on information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). 753 (setting data) is used to perform a lottery for setting the foreseeing period setting for setting the foreseeing period.

  That is, the gasse precursor period setting unit 201 uses the gasse precursor period table 753 of FIG. 16A in the high-accuracy mode, that is, in the state where it is easy to win the AT transition lottery, and in the low-accuracy mode, that is, In the state where it is difficult to win the AT transition lottery, the gasse precursor period setting lottery was performed using the gasse precursor period table 753 in FIG. 16B, and the gasse precursor period (23 to 30 games) was set for each. The decision is made based on the winning probability, and the decided pre-gase period is set in the pre-gase period game number counter 752.

  If comprised in this way, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 of the sub control board 73 will differ in the gasse precursor period table 753 used for the setting of the gasse precursor period according to the current probability mode of the notification lottery means 100b of the main control board 63. Therefore, the probability of setting the gaze precursor period can be made different according to the current probability mode, or the ratio of the length of the gase precursor period can be made different according to the current probability mode. Can improve the interest of the elderly.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the high-accuracy mode, the probability that the gasset precursor period is not set is set to 0%. Always sets the pre-gase period. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the low-accuracy mode, the probability that the gasset precursor period is not set is set to 40%. Therefore, in the high-accuracy mode, the gusset precursor period is set more easily than in the low-accuracy mode, and the gusset precursor possibility effect is more easily executed.

  In addition, after setting the gasset precursor period, the gasset precursor period setting unit 201 subtracts -1 from the value of the gasset precursor period set in the game countersign period game number counter 752 every time one game is consumed.

(3) Production content determination means 202
The effect content determining means 202 (notification waiting period determining means, possibility effect executing means) shown in FIG. 5 receives the command received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 and the gasse precursor period set by the gasset precursor period setting means 201. Accordingly, the content of the production is determined. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined. Next, the production content determined by the production content determination means 202 will be specifically described.

a) Production related to the role lottery result If the received command corresponds to the received command during the AT period and the type of the elected winning group (bell group, replay) can be identified, the winning group An effect is produced so that an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the type of the game is known, and if the received command does not correspond during the AT period, an effect that does not know the operation procedure advantageous to the player is executed. Determine the content. For example, if the “No. 1” command shown in FIG. 9 is received according to the result of lottery, it is not during the AT period, so it can be understood that one of the winning groups of “Bell Group” has been won. Select one production from a group of productions that do not know whether "Left bell", "Middle bell", or "Right bell" was won. In addition, when the “No. 2” command shown in FIG. 9 is received, one of the effects indicating that “Left Bell” has been won or the effect of prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first is selected. Select. When the “No. 3” and “No. 4” commands shown in FIG. 9 are received, the effect contents are determined in the same manner.

  Further, when the “12” command shown in FIG. 10 is received, it is not during the AT period, so that the winning combination of any of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won. Although it is understood that one of the “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won, one effect is selected. In addition, when the “No. 13” command shown in FIG. 10 is received, one of the effects indicating that “Replay A” has been won or the effect of prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first is selected. Select. When the “14”, “15”, and “16” commands shown in FIG. 10 are received, the contents of the effects are similarly determined.

  Further, the production content determination means 202 also receives the “No. 5” to “No. 11” command shown in FIG. 9 and the “No. 17” command shown in FIG. Select one production from the production group that suggests the possibility of winning. Further, when the “0” command is received, similarly, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the loss so as not to impair the player's expectation.

  For example, the operation content of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is notified by sound through the speakers 31L and 31R. The lamps provided on the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are blinked in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the backs provided on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. There are effects such as blinking the lights in a predetermined order and notifying the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described below.

b) Predictive potential effect The probable potential effect is produced by the AT right setting means 100c when the AT right is actually set by the AT right setting means 100c and the predictive period is set by the predictive period setting means 100d. Is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the AT game (AT1) may be executed, and is executed during the precursor period. The effect content determination unit 202 sets the precursor period in the precursor period storage unit 751 based on the command received by the sub-control command reception unit 200, so that the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63. If it is determined that it is currently set, if there is no predictive effect presentation currently being executed, a predictive possibility of the length corresponding to the number of games in the set predictive effect period is set from the predictive possibility effect scenario setting table 754 An effect scenario (see “Remarks” in FIGS. 14A to 14C) is selected, and the contents of the effect according to the selected effect scenario are determined.

  Note that, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 14A to 14C, in the last game of the precursor period (in the case where the precursor period is one game, the AT winning game), for example, liquid crystal By displaying “AT confirmed” on the display 27, the “predicted AT win” is finished, and the sign possibility production is ended, and in the next game, the AT game (AT1) is actually played by the reportable state notifying means 204 described later. It is notified that it has started. At this time, in the last game of the precursor period, for example, “WIN”, “win”, “congratulations”, or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the notification by the alertable state notifying means 204 is performed in the next game, and imagines that “there may have been won as a special role”. You can also increase the interest of the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production content determination unit 202 is set when a production scenario for a possible sign production is selected, if a production for a potential sign indication or a special role gasse possibility production to be described later is being executed. The possibility scenario of rendition of these possibility effects is rewritten to the effect scenario of the sign possibility presentation newly selected, and the sign possibility presentation is started. The effect content determination means 202 selects the effect scenario of the sign possibility effect so that the sign possibility effect is executed after the execution of the potential sign suggestion effect or the special role gase possibility effect being executed. Also good. In this case, the production content determination unit 202 starts from the precursor period set by the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63 until the currently-executed gasse warning possibility effect or special role gasse possibility effect ends. By subtracting the number of games, it is preferable to calculate the number of games that can substantially execute the sign possibility effect, and select the effect scenario of the sign possibility effect according to the calculated number of games.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the precursor period has been set by the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63, the production content determination unit 202 has already been set if it has already been executed. The content of the production in accordance with the production scenario of the sign possibility production is determined.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  In the case where the winning of the special role is carried over when the AT is won, the precursor period is set shorter than when the winning of the special role is not carried over. Therefore, when the sign possibility presentation is executed during the sign period, the sign possibility presentation is interrupted by transitioning to the special game state by winning the special role (bonus prize). Can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the precursor period of a plurality of games is set, only the last game of the precursor period may be performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like to produce a predictor possibility effect that suggests “AT win”. .

  In addition, after power failure, when the precursor period setting unit 100d of the main control board 63 is restored to the precursor period that was backed up, a command for specifying the restored precursor period is received by the sub-control command reception unit 200. When the information for identifying the restored precursor period is stored in the precursor period storage unit 751, the effect content determination unit 202 determines the precursor specified by the information stored in the precursor period storage unit 751. A presentation scenario of a sign possibility production according to the period (the number of games) is newly selected, and the production content according to the selected production scenario is determined.

  That is, since the information for identifying the remaining precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653 at the time of power interruption, the precursor period setting means 100d uses the backed up information when the power is turned on again. It can be returned to the specified precursor period. Then, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting unit 100d, the effect content determining unit 202 receives the effect content corresponding to the precursor period specified by the information. Can be determined.

  Therefore, in the sub control board 73 that controls various performance devices, noise is likely to occur when power is cut off, and malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. By newly determining the production contents corresponding to the precursor period based on the information transmitted from the board 63, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles between the control state of the main CPU 61 and the contents of the production executed on the sub-control board 73. can do. In addition, the information relating to the presentation control of the sub CPU 71 is illegally rewritten in the event of a power failure by storing and backing up the information indicating the precursor period by the precursor period game number counter 653 of the main control board 63 with high security. Even if it is done, the effect content determining means 202 of the sub-control board 73 can determine the effect content according to the precursor period based on the correct information backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, so that the slot machine 1 It is possible to effectively prevent illegal acts against.

c) Gase Predictor Possibility Production Although the AT right is not set by the AT right setting means 100c in the Gase Predictive Probability Production, the Gase Prediction Period Game Number Counter 752 sets the Gase Predictor Period Game Number Counter 752 At this time, the AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but there is a possibility of suggesting that the AT right (AT1) may be executed by setting the AT right by the AT right setting means 100c. And executed during the foreseeable period. The production content determination means 202 reads from the gaseous omen indication effect scenario setting table 755 if the gaseous omen indication period is set in the gaze omen indication period game number counter 752 and is not currently executing an indication of possibility of witness indication. The selected scenario of the production scenario of the production of the possibility of producing the harse warning sign length (according to the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 15A and 15B) having a length corresponding to the number of games in the set harse warning period. Determine the contents of the performance.

  Note that, as described in the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 16A and 16B, in the last game of the prelude period, for example, by displaying “AT Loss” on the liquid crystal display 27, “ The notice of AT shift lottery is notified ", and the effect of the potential for harsh sign is completed. At this time, in the last game in the prelude period, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display “losing”, “losing”, “sorry”, or the like.

  On the other hand, the production content determination means 202, when the gasse precursor period is set in the gasse precursor period game number counter 752, and when the gasse precursor possibility presentation has already been executed, the set gasse precursor possibility The contents of the production according to the production scenario are decided.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, the gasse precursor period table 753 is set so that the gasse precursor period is more easily set to a period of 23 games to 26 games than a period of 27 games to 30 games. Yes. In addition, the maximum period of the precursor period is set to 32 games, and the maximum period of the precursor signs period is set to 30 games.

  Therefore, for example, when the possibility presentation is started after winning the “Watermelon”, the player recognizes whether the possibility presentation is a sign possibility presentation or a gasse sign possibility presentation immediately after the start. Although it cannot be performed, the possibility presentation continues after the 27th game from the start, thereby improving the player's expectation that the possibility presentation being executed is a sign possibility presentation. . In addition, since the possibility presentation continues after the 31st game from the start, it is determined that the possibility presentation being executed is a sign possibility presentation, so that the player's expectation of winning AT Since it can improve further, a player's interest can be heightened.

  Thus, by varying the longest periods of the precursor period and the gasse precursor period, it is possible to increase the diversity of possibility effects. However, since the management of the gasé precursor period is performed in the sub-control board 73, the main control is performed. An increase in the burden of the control processing of the CPU 61 can be suppressed.

d) Special role possibility direction The special role possibility direction is selected when the special role is won or the special role is carried over and the special role possibility direction effect scenario (notification waiting period) is set. In addition, this is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of transition to a special gaming state (bonus game), and is executed during a notification waiting period. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives a command indicating that the special role has been won, the production content determination unit 202 presents a probable possibility effect or a gasse sign possibility effect or a special role gasse possibility effect described later. If it is not in execution, the special scenario possibility production scenario is selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756 (see FIG. 17), and the production content according to the selected production scenario is determined. Specifically, the production content setting means 202 selects a production scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each production scenario in the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 17, the special role possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Determines a notification waiting period (the number of games) until a special combination winning notification unit 203 (to be described later) notifies that a special combination has been won by selecting an effect scenario of a special combination possibility effect. As in the case of the above-described gasse precursor period, first, after setting the notification waiting period, a special scenario scenario for a special role possibility effect according to the length of the set notification waiting period may be selected.

  Note that, as described in the column “Production scenario” in FIG. 17, in the last game of the selected production scenario (notification waiting period) (in the case where the notification waiting period is one game, the game in which a special role is selected). For example, by simply displaying “WIN”, “Win”, “Congratulations” on the liquid crystal display 27, “Special role winning is suggested” and the special role possibility effect is ended, and the following game will be described later. The special combination winning notification means 203 notifies that the special combination has been won. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the special role winning notification means 203 is notified in the next game, and imagines that it may have been won by AT. Can also increase the interest of the player. In the last game of the production scenario, for example, “Special Role (BB, RB) Winning” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect content determination unit 202 selects the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, the effect possibility determination effect or the pretension possibility effect effect or the special role gasse possibility effect described later is being executed. If so, it is configured to rewrite the set scenario of these possibility effects to the newly selected effect scenario of the special role possibility effect and start the special role possibility effect. At this time, when the precursor period is set in the precursor period storage unit 751 and the precursor possibility presentation is executed, the production content determination unit 202 suppresses overlapping with the end timing (game) of the precursor period. To select the special role possibility production (notification waiting period).

  If configured in this way, if the prognostic period possibility effect is executed, the effect scenario of the predictor possibility effect is rewritten to the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, and the special role possibility effect is started. By preventing the precursor period from ending during the execution of the role possibility effect, it is possible to prevent the AT game (AT1) from being started while the special role possibility effect is being executed. The special role winning notification means 203 and the notification possible state notification means 204 that perform the notification can clearly notify the player of the state of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the information specifying that the special role winning is carried over (during bonus carryover), the production content determination unit 202 executes the special role possibility production. If it is, the contents of the production according to the production scenario of the special role possibility production that has been set are determined.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  In addition, when a notification waiting period for a plurality of games is set, only in the last game of the notification waiting period, the special role possibility effect of “suggesting special role winning” is performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. It may be.

e) Special role possibility presentation The special role possibility presentation is not actually executed in the special game (bonus game) when the special role gasse possibility presentation scenario (gase notification waiting period) is set. However, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to the special gaming state, and is executed during the waiting period for the gaset notification. The production content determination means 202 has won the single role 13 when each possibility production is not being executed, or the special role gasset that is executed with a winning probability of 1% when the result lottery is lost. When winning the possibility production execution lottery, the special role Gase possibility production scenario scenario 757 (see FIG. 18) is selected from the special role Gase possibility production scenario, and the production contents according to the selected production scenario are selected. decide. Specifically, the production content setting means 202 selects the production scenario by lottery based on the winning probabilities set for each production scenario in the special role gasse possibility production scenario setting table 757.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 18, the special role gasse possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. 202 determines the waiting period (the number of games) for executing the special role gaze possibility effect by selecting the effect scenario of the special role gase possibility effect. As in the case of the above-mentioned gasse warning period, first, after setting the gaze notification waiting period, the effect scenario for the special role gasse possibility effect according to the length of the set gaze notification waiting period may be selected. Good.

  In addition, as described in the column “Production scenario” in FIG. 18, for example, “Special role losing” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the last game of the selected production scenario (gase notification waiting period). As a result of “notifying that the special role is not won”, the special role gase possibility production is ended. At this time, in the last game in the waiting period for the gas information notification, for example, “lost”, “losing”, “sorry” or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  On the other hand, the production content determination means 202 determines the production content according to the production scenario of the special role gaze possibility production that has been set, when the separate role possible performance production has already been executed.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756 is set so that the notification waiting period is easily set to 4 games or 5 games, and the gaze notification waiting period is set to 5 games as shown in FIG. A special role frustration effect scenario setting table 757 is set so that it is difficult to set. Therefore, the possibility presentation of the fifth game after the start is continued, thereby improving the player's expectation that the possibility presentation being executed is the special role possibility presentation based on the winning of the special role. Can increase the interest of the player.

(4) Special role winning notification means 203
The special role winning notification means 203 in FIG. 5 wins the special role (bonus winning) by displaying, for example, a “bonus confirmation screen” on the liquid crystal display 27 after the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period). Notify that Specifically, the special role winning notification unit 203 has already finished the special role possibility effect when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the special role has been carried over and the bonus is being carried over. If so, you will be notified of the bonus winning. Note that once the special winning combination informing means 203 notifies the bonus winning, the bonus winning notification is continued until the special winning combination is won (bonus winning).

  In addition, the special role winning notification means 203 is used in the AT game by the notification determining means 100f of FIG. 4 in the game next to the game in which the special role possibility effect is finished, that is, a game for notifying that the special role is won. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the middle flag has been changed from OFF to ON, the bonus winning notification is suppressed.

  With this configuration, the main CPU 61 cannot change its control state according to the control state of the sub CPU 71, so that the gaming state setting means 100g is related to the control state of the sub CPU 71 after the precursor period has ended. Without control, the gaming state is controlled to a notification possible state. At this time, the game in which the gaming state setting unit 100g starts controlling the gaming state to be in a state where the gaming state can be notified is the same as the game in which the special combination winning notification unit 203 notifies the bonus winning after the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period). In the case of a game, the special role winning notification means 203 suppresses the bonus winning notification. For this reason, the notification possible state notification unit 204 described later can notify the fact that the gaming state has shifted to the notification possible state in preference to the bonus winning notification by the special combination winning notification unit 203. Therefore, the notification possible state notifying means 204 of the sub control board 73 indicates that the game state has been changed to the notification possible state by the gaming state setting means 100g of the main control board 63, but the notification state has been changed. By not being notified, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

(5) Notification possible state notification means 204
The noticeable state notifying means 204 in FIG. 5 has the sub-control command receiving means 200 provide information for specifying that the flag during the AT period has been set from OFF to ON by the notice determining means 100f in FIG. When it is received, for example, by displaying “AT start” on the liquid crystal display 27, it is notified that the state has changed to a notification possible state (AT start notification). Further, in the game for notifying that the state has been changed to the notification possible state, the notification possible state notification unit 204 performs a special role possibility effect, or displays a special “bonus confirmation screen” on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. When the bonus winning notification is notified by the combination winning notification means 203, it is notified that the state has been changed to the notification possible state by using stage devices other than the liquid crystal display 27 such as the lamp sections 33, 37L, 37R ( AT start special notification). Note that the notification possible state notification unit 204 may notify that the sub control command reception unit 200 has received information from the main control board 63 that the warning period has become 0, and that the notification enabled state notification unit 204 has transitioned to the notification possible state.

(6) Display control means 205
The display control unit 205 in FIG. 5 displays a moving image on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signals transmitted from the effect content determination unit 202, the special role winning notification unit 203, and the notification possible state notification unit 204. Then, effects such as blinking light sources such as the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually are executed.

(7) Voice control means 206
The voice control unit 206 in FIG. 5 plays music from the speakers 31L and 31R based on data included in the signals transmitted from the production content determination unit 202, the special role winning notification unit 203, and the notification available state notification unit 204. Perform effects such as outputting audio.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, any one of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C” is performed during the AT period (the AT period flag is ON). When winning, the effect of notifying the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning winning group is the notification means 111 and the sub control board 73 of the main control board 63. This is executed by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206. Also, the player's expectation that an AT game (AT1) will be played or a special game (BB ', RB') will be raised is increased. The possibility presentation for this is executed as appropriate.

  In the following description, the various functions and means described above, and other functions realized by executing various programs by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 (detailed explanation is omitted). This is a process executed by. In addition, since processing for setting various flags executed in the following processing to ON or OFF or setting values for various flags is a well-known technique, detailed description thereof is omitted.

1. Main Processing With reference to FIG. 19, the main processing executed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 included in the main control board 63 is checked, whether or not an error has occurred in the memory is determined, and various initial settings are performed. If there is no abnormality, control is performed so that a game is possible. When the power is turned on with a setting change, the game shifts to a general game (RT1). In addition, when returning from the power-off (power interruption) state at the time of a power failure to the power-on state, if the precursor period is backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653, it is configured to return to the precursor period before the power failure. ing. Next, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number (three) of medals have been inserted (step S1), and the system waits until a prescribed number of medals are inserted (NO in step S1). On the other hand, if a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2), and if the start switch 19 is operated (step S2). YES), the part lottery process by the part lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

  In the role lottery process of the role lottery means 103, first, the table lottery table 671 is selected by the table selection means 102 based on the current gaming state and the selected role lottery table 671 and the start switch 19 are operated. The winning lottery result is determined based on the random value extracted at the timing.

  Then, after the combination lottery process, as shown in FIG. 19, a notification determination process described with reference to FIG. 21 is executed (step S4). Subsequently, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate (step S5), and wait until any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is operated. However, if any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S6), it corresponds to the operated stop switch by the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 106. The rotation of the reel to be stopped is stopped (step S7).

  Thereafter, the processes in steps S6 and S7 are repeatedly executed until the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped (NO in step S8), and if all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped ( In step S8, the symbol determination unit 107 determines the symbol (step S9).

  Subsequently, a notification determination process (step S10) described with reference to FIG. 22 is executed, and the medal payout process is executed by the payout control means 108 as necessary (step S11), and the processes from step S1 are repeatedly executed. Is done.

2. Timer Interrupt Process Next, a timer interrupt process that is executed each time an interrupt process is performed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the phase of each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R is output (step S20), and the command set in the output port is transmitted (step S21). Next, the state of the input port connected to the voltage monitoring IC is checked to determine whether or not it is in a power outage state (step S22). If it is in a power outage state (YES in step S23), setting is performed. A predetermined power interruption process such as backing up the previous warning period is performed (step S24), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the power-off state (NO in step S23), the lighting state of the credit display 45 and the notification display 60 is changed to the current control state of the slot machine 1 (operation of each switch, insertion of medals, AT period) It is updated according to whether it is in the middle (step S25). Next, the input port for inputting the state of each switch and each sensor connected to the main control board 63 is updated to the latest state (step S26). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 by measuring a time such as a medal insertion interval or a payout interval (step S27).

  Next, based on the state of the input port updated in step S26, whether or not each switch is operated, whether a medal is inserted, whether a medal is paid out, whether the reel has passed a predetermined rotation position, Etc. (step S28), the random number for lottery is updated (step S29), and the process returns to the main process of FIG.

3. Notification Determination Process Next, the notification determination process in step S4 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the notice lottery means 100b determines the type of winning combination (step S30). If it is a winning of a cherry or a watermelon (YES in step S30), if it is a winning of a cherry (YES in step S31), The AT transfer lottery is performed (step S32), and the AT right setting unit 100c sets the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage unit 652 (step S35). On the other hand, if it is a win for watermelon (NO in step S31), the notification lottery means 100b performs an AT shift lottery for watermelon (step S33), and if it is an AT win (YES in step S34), an AT right setting means. 100c sets the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S35).

  Subsequently, if the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT period is in progress or the bonus state is set (YES in step S36), the process returns to the main process of FIG. On the other hand, if the notification determining unit 100e determines that the AT period is not in effect or not in the bonus state (NO in step S36), the precursor period setting unit 100d does not set the precursor period (NO in step S37), and FIG. The precursor period setting process described with reference to this is executed (step S38). Next, if the notification determining unit 100e determines that the bonus state is set (YES in step S39), the process returns to the main process of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the notification determination unit 100e determines that the bonus state is not established (NO in step S39), the precursor period setting unit 100d determines that the precursor period is not set (NO in step S40), the main in FIG. Return to processing and end processing. Also, if the precursor period is set (YES in step S37, YES in step S40), the precursor period setting unit 100d decrements the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 by -1 (step S41).

  Subsequently, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is not 0 (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100e returns to the main process of FIG. 19 and ends the process. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 and the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100f 19 is subtracted from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S43), the AT period (50 games) is set in the AT period game number counter 655 (step S44), and the main process of FIG. Return to and finish the process.

  In addition, when it is not winning of cherry or watermelon (NO of step S30), when not winning AT transition lottery for watermelon winning by the notification lottery means 100b (NO of step S34), the processing from step S39 is executed. The

4). Notification Determination Processing Next, the notification determination processing in step S10 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, if it is determined that the notification determination unit 100e is in the bonus winning state and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S50), the precursor period setting unit 100d counts the precursor period game number counter 653 if it is during the precursor period. If the value is cleared, the notification determining means 100f stores the current count value as the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655 if it is during the AT period, and sets the AT period flag to OFF (step S51). Then, the process returns to the main process of FIG.

  Next, when not in the bonus winning state (NO in step S50) and in the bonus end state (YES in step S52), the notification determining means 100e stores the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655, and shifts to AT1. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (YES in step S53), the notification determining unit 100f resets the value stored in the AT period game number counter 655 as the AT period and sets the AT period flag to ON. Then (step S54), the process returns to the main process of FIG. On the other hand, when the remaining AT period is not stored (NO in step S53), the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT right number remains in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied. (YES in step S55), the notification determining unit 100f subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage unit 652, and sets the AT period (50 games) in the AT period game number counter 655. The AT period flag is set to ON (step S56), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 19, and the process ends.

  Subsequently, when the bonus is not ended (NO in step S52), or when no AT right remains (NO in step S55), in the bonus state (YES in step S57), or not in the bonus state. (NO in step S57) If the flag during the AT period is set to OFF (NO in step S58), the process returns to the main process in FIG. 19 and ends. When the AT period flag is set to ON (YES in step S58), the notification determining unit 100f subtracts -1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 (step S59), and If the remaining is not 0 (NO in step S60), the process returns to the main process of FIG.

  When the remaining AT period is 0 (YES in step S60), if the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT right number remains in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied ( In step S61, the notification determination unit 100f subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage unit 652 (step S62), and adds the AT period (50 games) to the AT period game number counter 655. The AT period flag is set to ON (step S63), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 19 and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the notification determination unit 100e determines that the AT right number does not remain in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 termination condition is satisfied (NO in step S61), the notification determination unit 100f determines that the AT right period is in the AT period. The flag is set to OFF (step S64), the process returns to the main process in FIG.

5. Precursor Period Setting Process Next, the precursor period setting process in step S38 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the AT is won by cherry (YES in step S70), the precursor period setting unit 100d determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 675 for cherry (step S71), and sets the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653. Then (step S73), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. On the other hand, when the AT is won by the watermelon (NO in step S70), the precursor period setting unit 100d determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 675 for watermelon (step S72), and stores the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653. Is set (step S73), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG.

6). Gasse Precursor Period Setting Process With reference to FIG. 24, the gasse precursor period setting process executed in the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described.

  Gase precursor period setting means 201 is a watermelon winning (YES in step S80), not in the precursor period (NO in step S81), not in the precursor period (NO in step S82), and the special role gasse possibility effect If it is not in the middle (NO in step S83), and is not in the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, or the AT period (NO in step S84), the gasset precursor period is determined from the gasset precursor period table 753 (step S85). ), The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the watermelon is not won (NO in step S80), during the precursor period (YES in step S81), during the precursor sign period (YES in step S82), or during the special role frustration presentation (step S83) If YES), or if it is in the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or during the AT period (YES in step S84), the process is terminated.

7). Effect Content Determination Process An effect content determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

  If the bonus has been carried over (YES in step S90) and the special role possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S91), the effect content determination means 202 follows the set special scenario possibility effect effect scenario. The contents of the effect are determined, the process proceeds to step 110, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special combination possibility presentation is not in progress (NO in step S91), the bonus confirmation notification process described with reference to FIG. 27 is executed (step S93), the process proceeds to step 110, and the process ends.

  Next, if the bonus has not been carried over (NO in step S90) and the game has been won for the bonus (YES in step S94), during the prognostic indication, during the promising indication, the special role is possible When it is not any of them (NO in step S95), the production content determination means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756 and decides the production content according to the set production scenario. (Step S96), the process proceeds to Step 110, and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is any one of the sign possibility presentation, the gasse sign possibility presentation, and the special role gaze possibility presentation (YES in step S95), the production content determination means 202 displays the possibility production being executed. The production scenario is rewritten and set to the production scenario newly selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, the production contents in accordance with the produced production scenario are determined (step S97), and the process proceeds to step 110. The process ends.

  Subsequently, when the game is not a winning bonus (NO in step S94), a precursor period is set (YES in step S98), but a precursor possibility effect is not executed (NO in step S99). When it is neither during the production of a potential sign indication or during the production of a special role possibility (NO in step S100), the production content determination unit 202 selects from the sign possibility production scenario setting table 754 corresponding to the precursor period. The effect scenario is set, the contents of the effect along the set effect scenario are determined (step S101), the process proceeds to step 110, and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is either during the production of the potential sign indication or during the special role possibility production (YES in step S100), the production content determination means 202 displays the production scenario of the possibility production that is being executed. Is changed to the newly selected effect scenario from the sign possibility effect effect scenario setting table 754, and the effect content according to the set effect scenario is determined (step S102), and the process proceeds to the process of step 110. finish. Further, if the sign possibility effect is being produced (YES in step S99), the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content in accordance with the set signage effect effect scenario (step S103). Proceed to the process and end the process.

  Next, when the precursor period is not set (NO in step S98), the gasset precursor period is set (YES in step S104), but when the gasset precursor possibility effect is not executed (in step S105). NO), the production content determining means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the gasse precursor potential production scenario setting table 755 corresponding to the gasse precursor period, and decides the production content according to the set production scenario (step S106). ), The process proceeds to step 110 and ends. On the other hand, if it is during the production of the potential sign indication (YES in step S105), the production content determination means 202 determines the production content in accordance with the production scenario of the possibility of producing the harse warning sign (step 107). Proceeding to step 110, the process is terminated.

  Subsequently, when there is no setting for the prelude period (NO in step S104), if it is a special role gusset possibility production setting opportunity (YES in step S108), the production content determination means 202 causes the special role gasse possibility production. An effect scenario selected from the scenario setting table 757 is set (step S109). Then, in accordance with the gaming state and the winning combination, an effect informing the pressing order of the stop switch, an effect in accordance with the set effect scenario of the special role gasse possibility effect, etc. are determined (step S110), and processing Exit.

8). Bonus Confirmation Notification Process Next, the bonus confirmation notification process in step S93 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  If it is not the next game in which the special role possibility effect is finished (NO in step S120), the special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role is won (step S122) and ends the processing. . On the other hand, in the case of the next game in which the special role possibility effect is ended (YES in step S120), if the notification possible state notification unit 204 is a game that notifies the start of the AT game (YES in step S121), the special role The winning notification means 203 terminates the process without notifying that the special role has been won, and if the notification possible state notification means 204 is not a game that notifies the start of the AT game (NO in step S121), the special notification means 203 The winning combination notification means 203 notifies that the special combination is won (step S122), and the process is terminated.

9. AT Start Notification Process The AT start notification process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that the AT period is in progress (YES in step S130) and the status of the flag during the AT period changes from OFF to ON (YES in step S131), a special If the bonus possibility screen is not being displayed during the role possibility presentation (NO in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204 uses the liquid crystal display 27 to notify that the AT game starts ( Step S133), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special role possibility presentation is in progress or the bonus confirmation screen is being displayed (YES in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204 is a liquid crystal display 27 such as each of the lamp units 33, 37L, 37R. It is notified that the AT game is started using the other effect devices (step S134), and the process is terminated. Further, when the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that it is during the AT period (NO in step S130), when the state of the flag during the AT period has not changed from OFF to ON (step S131). NO), the process is terminated.

(Specific example of possibility production)
Next, a specific example of the possibility effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 29 (a) shows a case where the sub-control board 73 has a prelude period when a watermelon is won in the general game (RT1) where each possibility effect is not executed but the AT transition lottery is not won. The setting unit 201 sets a 25-game gauze sign period (step S85 in FIG. 24), and shows a production scenario for a gaze sign possibility effect selected according to the set gaze sign period (step 106 in FIG. 26). .

  In the effect scenario shown in FIG. 29A, first, it is suggested that the game is “lost” by the continuous effect using the first four games. Subsequently, an effect that draws the player's attention is executed between the fifth game and the tenth game, and an effect that enthuses the player's expectation is executed between the eleventh game and the twentieth game. Then, in the 21st game, an effect that informs the player that the last continuous production will start is executed, and it is suggested that the final production using the last 4 games is “losing”, and a harsh sign is possible The sex effect ends, and the normal effect is executed from the 26th game.

  FIG. 29 (b) shows that the predecessor period of four games is set by winning the cherry in the fifteenth game during the production of the potential for omen sign shown in FIG. 29 (a) (step S32 in FIG. 21). A presentation scenario of a sign possibility presentation newly rewritten and set from the fifteenth game in the presence of a potential sign indication (step S102 in FIG. 25). In the effect scenario of the sign possibility presentation shown in FIG. 29 (b), it is suggested that “AT winning” is indicated by the continuous effect using the four games starting from the fifteenth game of the potential sign indication. It is notified that the AT game is started in the 19th game after the start of the next game where the sex performance has ended, that is, the gasse sign possibility performance effect (AT start notification).

  FIG. 29 (c) is a new rewrite setting from the 15th game during the production of the potential for harsh precursor as a result of winning the winning combination + BB in the 15th game during the production of the harsh potential as shown in FIG. 29 (a). The effect scenario of the special role possibility effect of 4 games to be played is shown (step S97 in FIG. 25). In the production scenario of the special role possibility production shown in FIG. 29 (c), it is suggested that the special role is won by the continuous production using the 4 games starting from the 15th game of the gasse sign possibility production. In the 19th game after the end of the special role possibility effect, that is, the 19th game after the start of the potential sign potential effect, it is notified that the special role is won (bonus confirmation notification). In the example shown in FIG. 29 (c), the bonus confirmation notification is continued until the special combination is won in the 23rd game after the start of the gasse sign possibility effect.

  FIG. 29 (d) shows an epoch period of one game by winning the cherry in the last game of the special role possibility presentation shown in FIG. 29 (c) (18th game after the start of the potential sign possibility presentation). An example in which AT start notification is prioritized over bonus confirmation notification when is set. In other words, the 19th game after the start of the potential sign potential effect is a game in which the special role possibility effect ends and the bonus confirmation notification is performed, but the AT period is 0 and the AT start notification is performed. Since it is also a game, in this case, AT start notification is preferentially executed, and bonus confirmation notification is performed in the next game.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the main control with high security is performed for the precursor period that affects the determination of whether or not to shift to the notification possible state that is advantageous to the player and the degree of loss of the player. The gasse precursor period that is determined by the function provided in the board 63 and does not affect the player's advantage is excessively determined by the function provided in the sub-control board 73 that is less secure than the main control board 63. Without increasing the control load on the main CPU 61, illegal acts on the slot machine 1 can be effectively prevented.

  In addition, even if the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period) is illegally changed, since it is in a state where a bonus can be won at any time regardless of the notification waiting period, the influence on the player's advantage in the progress of the game is small. . Therefore, it is considered that the possibility of an illegal act of rewriting the notification waiting period in order to obtain a medal or other privilege unfairly is small. Therefore, the control load on the main CPU 61 can be effectively reduced by determining the notification waiting period that has a small effect on the player's advantage by the function of the sub-control board 73.

  Thus, in the past, parameters related to the control of the production equipment were handled by the functions provided in the sub-control board 73. However, among the parameters related to the control of the production equipment, only parameters that affect the medal payout rate are included. By selecting and managing with the main control board 63 having high security, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal acts on the slot machine 1 without excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61.

  By the way, the difficulty level of the bonus winning greatly depends on the arrangement state of the symbols related to the bonus winnings on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R and the combination state of the bonus combination and the small combination or the replay combination. However, since the slot machine generally has a different symbol arrangement for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R for each model and also a combination of combinations, it is necessary to notify a special combination winning as in this embodiment. It is necessary to change the notification method and the control procedure of the notification timing for each model. On the other hand, since an AT game is a game managed based on a start timing or a period (number of games) that does not depend on the model, control regarding the AT game can be made common even if the model is different. Therefore, by managing parameters related to AT games in the main control board 63, it is possible to share control of AT games among a plurality of different types of models, and therefore it is possible to facilitate the development of slot machines.

  In addition, unlike a bonus game that is generated by a combination of symbols and is influenced by a player's skill, for an AT game managed in a period (number of games) that does not depend on the skill of the player, not only the AT game start decision, Since the precursor period is also managed by the main control board 63, if the skill of the player is assumed to be the highest level, the control parameters of the main control board 63 are only analyzed with respect to the set payout rate when the slot machine 1 is developed. It is possible to judge with certainty.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the “period” is managed by the number of games, but the “period” management method is not limited to the number of games. For example, the “period” may be managed according to the number of winning of the predetermined role, that is, how many times the predetermined role is won, or the “period” may be managed in time.

  Each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, and 757 shown in FIG. 4 may include a plurality of types of effect scenarios for the same period (the number of games), and is an effect scenario for the same period. The production scenario may be designed so that the degree of expectation of AT winning and special role winning varies depending on the type. Also, each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, 757 may have a dedicated production scenario, may have a production scenario that is shared with each other, or may be a special production scenario or a combination of production scenarios. You may have both.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. In addition, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be employed. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program.

  Further, instead of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used, and a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on the image display device. May be. The number of rotating reels may be two or more, and may be set to an optimal number as appropriate according to the game mode.

  The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines such as slot machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R ... Reel motor (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch (stop operation means) ), 61 ... main CPU (main control means), 71 ... sub CPU (sub control means), 100b ... notification lottery means (specific control means), 100c ... AT right setting means (specific control means), 100d ... setting a precursor period Means (specific control means), 100e ... notification determination means (specific control means), 100f ... notification determination means (specific control means), 100g ... game state setting means (game state control means), 103 ... role lottery means (carry-over means) ), 201 ... Gasse precursor period setting means (period setting means), 202 ... Production content determination means (notification waiting period determination means, possibility production execution) Stage), 203 ... special auditors winning notification unit, 653 ... omen period game number counter (omen period storage means), 753 ... Gase omen period table (setting data)

In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns. And a main control means for controlling the progress of the game, and information transmitted from the main control means in a gaming machine that gives a privilege to the player according to the symbol combination when all the variable display rows are stopped. Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game, and the main control means performs the role lottery for determining whether or not one of a plurality of roles including the specific role is won And means for controlling the stop of variable display according to the result lottery result of the role lottery means and the stop operation of the stop operation means, and when the special combination is won by the role lottery means, When the stop operation means is stopped by the specific operation procedure corresponding to the combination, the stop operation means is controlled so that it can be stopped by the first symbol combination as a symbol combination, and the stop operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. When the stop operation is performed, the stop control means for controlling so as to be able to stop with the second symbol combination that is disadvantageous to the player than the first symbol combination, the general gaming state, and the general gaming state are different An informing state that is advantageous to the player over the general gaming state by being in a gaming state and informing the player of the specific operating procedure when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, A game state control means for controlling the game state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game state control means determines whether or not the game state is set to the reportable state, and when it is determined to set the reportable state. Specific control means for setting a precursor period until the gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the alertable state, and the sub-control means is based on information transmitted from the main control means. Sent from the main control means and a period setting means for setting a predetermined specific production period when it is determined that the predetermined control condition is satisfied but it is determined that the notification control state is not set. based on that information, before SL and a potential effect execution means for executing the possibility effect suggests that may have been determined that the notification state by a particular control means, the potential effect execution means The possibility presentation is executed when the precursor period is set by the specific control means or when the specific presentation period is set by the period setting means. It is characterized by rows.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 , among the winning combination groups, the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D” (hereinafter, the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “ Each of “Replay C” and “Replay D” may be referred to as “specific set winning”) includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group “Replay A” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 22”, and the winning combination group “Replay B” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 23”. The winning group “Replay C” is composed of “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25”, and “Replay 26”, and the winning group “Replay D” is “Replay 21”. To “Replay 26”.

(2) Gasse precursor period setting means 201
5 is based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). The predetermined condition under which the AT lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100b of the main control board 63 is performed. When the fact that (Cherry Winning, Watermelon Winning) is satisfied but the AT shift lottery is not specified, the Gase Predictor Period (specific production period) in which the Gase Predictor Possibility Production is performed is determined by the Gase Predictor Period Setting Lottery Set. In the present embodiment, in the case of a cherry win, the AT shift lottery is always won. Therefore, Gase aura period setting unit 201 performs Gase aura period setting lottery when no won performed Ru A T transition lottery when watermelon winning.

c) Gase Predictor Possibility Production Although the AT right is not set by the AT right setting means 100c in the Gase Predictive Probability Production, the Gase Prediction Period Game Number Counter 752 sets the Gase Predictor Period Game Number Counter 752 At this time, the AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but there is a possibility of suggesting that the AT right (AT1) may be executed by setting the AT right by the AT right setting means 100c. And executed during the foreseeable period. The production content determination means 202 reads from the gaseous omen indication effect scenario setting table 755 if the gaseous omen indication period is set in the gaze omen indication period game number counter 752 and is not currently executing an indication of possibility of witness indication. Then, select a production scenario of a gaseous omen indication production length (see the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 16A and 16B) of a length corresponding to the number of games in the set gaze omen period, and select the production scenario Determine the contents of the performance.

Claims (5)

A display unit having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop operation unit for stopping variable display of each of the variable display columns, the symbol combination when all the variable display columns are stopped In a gaming machine that grants a privilege to the player accordingly,
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control means,
The main control means includes
Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine whether or not one of a plurality of roles including a specific role has been won,
A means for controlling stop of variable display according to a result lottery result of the role lottery means and a stop operation of the stop operation means, and corresponds to the specific role when the specific role is won by the role lottery means When the stop operation of the stop operation means is performed in the specific operation procedure, the control is performed so that the symbol combination can be stopped by the first symbol combination, and the stop operation of the stop operation means is performed in an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. A stop control means for controlling so as to be able to stop with a second symbol combination that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first symbol combination;
A general gaming state and a gaming state different from the general gaming state, and when the specific combination is won by the combination lottery means, the specific operation procedure is notified to the player so that the specific operation procedure can be specified. A game state control means for controlling to a notification possible state advantageous to the player,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the gaming state control means determines whether or not the gaming state is to be notified, and when it is determined to be the notification possible state, the gaming state control means notifies the gaming state. And a specific control means for setting a precursor period until control to a possible state,
The sub-control means includes
A period for setting a predetermined specific effect period when it is specified that the predetermined condition is satisfied but the notification control state is not set based on the information transmitted from the main control unit. Setting means;
When the main control means determines that it is the precursor period based on information transmitted from the main control means, or when the specific effect period is set by the period setting means, the specific control means Possibility production execution means for performing possibility production which suggests that there is a possibility of having been judged to be in the notification possible state is provided. The plurality of roles include special roles,
The specific control means determines whether or not to enable the notification as the predetermined condition that the special combination is won by the combination lottery section,
The period setting unit receives information specifying that the special combination is won by the combination lottery unit from the main control unit, and specifies that the precursor period is set by the specific control unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific effect period can be set when information is not received. The specific control means has a notice lottery means for determining whether to be in the noticeable state by lottery, and determines to be in the noticeable state when winning the lottery by the notice lottery means,
The notification lottery means has a plurality of probability modes each having a different winning probability, performs lottery in any of the plurality of probability modes, and the main control means is information that can identify the current probability mode To the sub-control means,
The setting data used for the setting of the specific effect period differs according to the current probability mode specified based on information transmitted from the main control means. The gaming machine described in 1. The main control means has a precursor period storage means for storing and backing up information specifying the precursor period set when the power is shut off, and specifies the precursor period by the precursor period storage means If the information has been backed up, it is determined to return to the precursor period when the power is turned on, and the specific control means returns to the precursor period specified by the backed up information,
The sub-control means includes effect content determination means for determining effect content,
The effect content determination means responds to the precursor period specified by the information if the information specifying the precursor period returned by the specific control means by the determination by the main control means is received from the main control means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein production contents are determined. The plurality of roles include special roles,
The control state controlled by the gaming state control means is a special display result in which the symbol combinations of all the variable display columns that are won by the special lottery means and are stopped by the stop control means correspond to the special combination. Including a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the general game state,
The main control means includes
Even if the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, if the symbol combination of all the variable display columns that are stopped is not the special display result, the special combination is determined to be an internal winning until the special display result is obtained. It is further equipped with carry-over means to carry over,
The sub-control means includes
A notification waiting period determining means for determining a predetermined notification waiting period when information indicating that the special combination is won by the combination lottery means is received from the main control means;
A special role winning notification means for notifying that the special role is won after the notification waiting period;
The possibility presentation execution means may suggest that the main control means may shift to the special gaming state when the notification waiting period is set by the notification waiting period determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is executed.

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