JP2009201861A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game giving a sense of tension to a player and to arouse an interest in the game by not fixing but diversifying a trigger for shifting to a replay lottery rate improved state capable of appropriately suppressing the consumption of game media and appropriately retaining a speculative property and providing the progress of the game with variation. <P>SOLUTION: When internally winning RB during a special game, two conditions for shifting to a replay high probability state are simultaneously satisfied in the game, so that at first, a specific internal winning combination game RT 3 mode (an internal winning probability of the replay is substantially 1/7.2) is set according to the shifting condition triggered by the internal winning to RB and then, a specific internal winning combination game RT 1 mode (an internal winning probability of the replay is substantially 1/1.8) is set according to the shifting condition triggered by the finish of the special game due to the internal winning to RB. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot) and a pachinko machine.

  When a game machine (for example, a slot machine) rotates a reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, determines a role by internal lottery, and stops a reel by operating a stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal decision is displayed on the symbol display window, a winning combination is established, and when a winning combination with a medal payout is established, a prescribed number of medals are paid out. It is configured.

  As one of such conventional gaming tables, a normal game state is provided when the player has a re-gamer who can play the next game without newly inserting medals and the big bonus is over. There has been proposed a gaming machine configured to control to a “regame lottery rate improvement state”, which is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the regamer is higher (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 3581640

  However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 has a problem that the occurrence opportunity of the “regame lottery rate improvement state” is limited at the end of the big bonus and is uniform, so that it is not interesting.

  Also, the end time of the big bonus is uniform, and the flow of the game from the big bonus game to the “regame lottery rate improvement state” is uniform without giving a sense of tension that it ends in the middle. For this reason, there is a problem that the player simply lacks interest by simply digesting the game.

  Furthermore, since the player has an impression of passively enjoying an advantageous gaming state, there is a problem that the player's willingness to play is further reduced.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and fixes a timing for transition to a re-game lottery rate improvement state that can moderately reduce the consumption of game media and keep gambling appropriately. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game stand that can be varied without any variation, provide a game that gives a sense of tension by providing variations in the progress of the game, and can enhance the interest in the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, a game machine according to the present invention is configured as follows.

  The game machine according to the present invention has, as one aspect thereof, at least a first game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, and a predetermined condition that is set after the first game ends, and the normal game A plurality of types of second games that are more advantageous to the player, and a plurality of conditions for shifting to the plurality of types of second games in the first game are satisfied. Has a game setting means for setting any one of the plurality of types of second games corresponding to the situation where the plurality of conditions are satisfied.

  In one aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of conditions for shifting to the second game are satisfied in the first game, a plurality of types of second games corresponding to the conditions of the plurality of conditions are satisfied. Since any one of them is set, it is possible to make various transitions without fixing the transition opportunity to shift to the second game, to give variations to the progress of the game, and to enhance the interest in the game.

  Further, the game setting means sequentially sets the second game corresponding to the satisfaction of each condition based on a predetermined order when the plurality of conditions are satisfied. Thereby, the 2nd game advantageous to a player can be set among a plurality of kinds of 2nd games corresponding to a plurality of established conditions.

  In addition, a re-playing combination that includes a lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined combinations is determined by lottery, and the plurality of types of combination can play a game without inserting a game medium. The second game is a replay high-probability game that has a higher probability that the re-game player will win internally than the normal game. As a result, it is possible to diversify the game medium without fixing the timing of the transition to re-probability high-probability game, which can moderately reduce the consumption of game media and keep gambling ability moderately, and enhance the interest in games. Can do.

  Further, the first game has a higher probability that the condition for shifting to the replay high-probability game is satisfied as compared to other games. Thereby, in a game that easily shifts to a replay high-probability game, it is possible to diversify the game without fixing the opportunity to shift to a replay high-probability game.

  In addition, in the first game, the game setting means, when the lottery means wins the specific combination among the plurality of types of combinations, based on the internal winning of the specific combination, A plurality of conditions for transitioning to the replay high probability game are satisfied, and one of a plurality of types of the replay high probability game is set in accordance with the situation of the plurality of conditions satisfied. As a result, when a specific combination is won in the first game, a plurality of conditions for shifting to a replay high-probability game are satisfied, so that the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, the fulfillment of the plurality of conditions is an internal winning for the specific combination and the end of the first game. Thereby, the setting of the replay high probability game based on the setting of the replay high probability game based on the internal winning of the specific combination and the setting of the replay high probability game based on the end of the first game is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give variation to the progress of the game and to enhance the interest in the game.

  In addition, a plurality of types of symbols are provided, a plurality of rotatable reels, a start switch for instructing the start of rotation of the plurality of reels, and a corresponding one of the plurality of reels. A stop switch for stopping the reel, a reel control means for controlling the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch, and the plurality of reels at the time of stop. Determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of symbols is a symbol combination of the winning combination internally by the lottery means, and the establishment of the plurality of conditions further includes the specific combination Including winning a prize. Thereby, since the setting of the replay high-probability game based on the winning of the specific combination is also taken into consideration, the progress of the game can be further varied, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, a plurality of types of symbols are provided, a plurality of rotatable reels, a start switch for instructing the start of rotation of the plurality of reels, and whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery. Based on lottery means, a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stopping rotation of the reels, and a predetermined pull-in range based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch Whether or not the combination of the reel control means for controlling the stop of the rotation of the reels and the symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of the stop is the symbol combination of the winning combination by the lottery means Determining means for determining the winning of the winning combination, gaming medium paying means for paying out gaming media based on the winning winning combination, and a plurality of types of games A game setting means for setting any one of the games, and the plurality of types of combinations include a re-game combination capable of performing a game without inserting a game medium. In the plurality of types of games, at least the high-probability games of the plurality of types of replays, which have a higher probability of being internally won for the replaying role than at the normal game, and the internal winnings of the special role, and winning the special role And a special game for stopping at least one of the plurality of reels and stopping the reel in a smaller pulling range compared to the pulling range in the normal game. The setting means terminates the special game when a plurality of conditions for shifting to the plurality of types of replay high probability games are satisfied in the game of the special game. In response to the situation of the plurality of conditions are satisfied, and sets one of the plurality of types of replay high probability game.

  In another aspect of the present invention, when a plurality of conditions for shifting to a replay high probability game are satisfied in a special game, a plurality of types of replay high probabilities corresponding to the conditions of the plurality of conditions satisfied. Since any one of the games is set, it is possible to diversify the transition timing for shifting to the replay high-probability game without immobilizing it, and to give variations to the progress of the game, thereby enhancing the interest in the game.

  Further, in the special game, the game setting means, in the special game, when the lottery means has won the specific combination among the plurality of types of combinations, A plurality of conditions for shifting to a game high probability game are satisfied, and any one of a plurality of types of the replay high probability game is set in accordance with the condition satisfaction conditions. As a result, when a specific combination is won in a special game, a plurality of conditions for shifting to a replay high probability game are satisfied, so that the interest in the game can be further enhanced.

  Further, establishment of a plurality of conditions for shifting to the replay high probability game is an internal winning of the specific role and the end of the special game, and the game setting means, when the plurality of conditions are satisfied Among the replay high probability games that shift based on the internal winning of the specific role, and the replay high probability games that shift based on the end of the special game, the replay high probability game that is advantageous to the player Is set. Accordingly, the replay high probability game that is advantageous for the player is set out of the setting of the replay high probability game based on the internal winning for the specific role and the setting of the replay high probability game based on the end of the special game. Since it is possible, the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  The establishment of a plurality of conditions for shifting to the replay high-probability game includes winning a prize for the specific role, and the game setting means sets the replay high-probability game advantageous to the player. Thereafter, the high-probability game for replay that shifts based on winning of the specific combination is set. Thereby, since the setting of the replay high-probability game based on the winning of the specific combination is also taken into consideration, it is possible to further vary the progress of the game.

  According to the gaming table of the present invention, it is possible to diversify without changing the opportunity to enter the re-game lottery rate improvement state that can moderately reduce the consumption of game media and keep gambling appropriately. It is possible to provide a game that gives a sense of tension by giving variations to the game and to enhance the interest in the game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 100, a game is started when a medal is inserted, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game.

  The slot machine 100 includes a substantially box-shaped main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front opening of the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 of the slot machine 100, three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface for a predetermined number of frames are stored. It is configured to be able to rotate inside. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving means such as a stepping motor.

  Each of the symbols is printed on the belt-like member at an appropriate interval, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by sticking the belt-like member to a predetermined circular frame member. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display unit that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display means. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Backlights (not shown in FIG. 1) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 are disposed on the rear surfaces of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In addition, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the slot machine 100 in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between them. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line 114.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line 114 that is valid is determined in advance by the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 100. Of the five winning lines 114, for example, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. When three medals are inserted and three medals are inserted, the five added with the right-down winning line and the upper-right winning line become effective as the winning line. Note that the number of winning lines 114 is not limited to five.

  The game start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is not required) when a replay game that is one of the winning games in the previous game is won. It is a lamp to inform. The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a specific winning combination (for example, a bonus) has been won internally or that a bonus game is being performed in an internal lottery to be described later. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies that a medal can be inserted. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In this embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, a maximum of 3 cards are inserted, 2 when the bet button 131 is pressed, and 3 when the bet button 132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 134 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or the actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 134. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for performing a game start operation. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated as a trigger, and the game is started.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112. When any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is operated, any one of the corresponding reels 110 to 112 is stopped. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided in each of the stop buttons 137 to 139, and when the stop buttons 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155.

  The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals.

  The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 190 is disposed at the top of the front door 102. The effect device 190 includes a door (shutter) member 163 including two right doors 163a and a left door 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 157 (illustrated) disposed on the back side of the door member 163. When the two right doors 163a and 163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the liquid crystal display device 157, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157 (not shown) is displayed in front of the slot machine 100 (player). Side).

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, a sub control unit 400 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a sub control. And a sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the unit 400.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below.

  The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 16 MHz, the divided clock is 8 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a timer interrupt processing cycle for constantly monitoring the sensor and switch states and a motor drive pulse transmission cycle via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus. The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 47, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz = 1. 504 ms.

  Further, the CPU 310 stores a ROM 312 for storing various data such as a program for controlling each IC, lottery data used for internal winning lottery, reel stop position, and temporary data. A RAM 313 is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this point is the same in each control unit described later.

  The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal. The medal acceptance sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, and the medal insertion button are connected via the input interface 360 every interrupt time. The state of the sensor 323, the settlement switch sensor 324, and the medal payout sensor 326 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  The medal acceptance sensor 320 is installed in a passage inside the medal insertion slot 134 and is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 134. The start lever sensor 321 is a sensor for detecting the operation of the start lever 135. The stop button sensor 322 is a sensor for detecting which stop button is pressed when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed. The medal insertion button sensor 323 is a sensor for detecting which medal insertion button is pressed when any one of the medal insertion buttons 130 to 132 is pressed. For example, when the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 130 is at the L level, the CPU 310 electronically inserts one stored medal and the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 131 is at the L level. If the medal insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the medal insertion button 132 becomes L level, three stored medals are electronically inserted. When the medal insertion button 132 is pressed, two are inserted when the number of stored medals is two, and one is inserted when the number is one. The settlement switch sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 134, and when the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the stored medals and the bet medals are settled and paid out. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 360. The index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes a high level every time the light shielding piece provided on the reels 110 to 112 passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  Further, output interfaces 370 and 371 are connected to the CPU 310 via the address decoding circuit 350 to the address bus. The CPU 310 transmits signals to external devices via these interfaces.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 for driving the reels, and a hopper motor driving for driving a motor of a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155). 331, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a game start lamp 121, a re-game lamp 122, a reel panel lamp 128, a medal insertion lamp 124, etc.), and a 7-segment display 341 Display 125, game information display 126, payout number display 127, etc.) are connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310. Used for various lottery processes including lottery. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes one random number counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 316.

  Further, an output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 transmits a command to the sub control unit 400. Cannot be sent.

  Next, the sub-control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the sub-control unit 400.

  The sub-control unit 400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. The RAM 413 is connected via each bus.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes a backlight 420 for illuminating the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the door 102 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and the CPU 410 excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Performing production processing and the like.

  A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, an input / output interface 470, and a clock IC 422 are connected. The CPU 410 can acquire the current time when the clock IC 422 is connected.

  Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the input / output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the input / output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 controls the effect lamp 430 (upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, reel panel lamp 123, title panel lamp, tray lamp, etc.) according to the data received from the CPU 410. The title panel lamp is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162.

  In addition, the CPU 410 performs transmission / reception of signals to / from the sub control unit 500 via the input / output interface 470.

  Next, the sub control unit 500 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the sub-control unit 500.

  The sub-control unit 500 includes a CPU 510 that is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 510 as a system clock. The CPU 510 receives a signal (control command) from the CPU 410 of the sub control unit 400 via the input / output interface 561 and controls the sub control unit 500 as a whole.

  A timer circuit 515 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 510 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 512 to the timer circuit 515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  In addition, a ROM 512, a RAM 513, and a VDP (video display processor) 600 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The ROM 512 stores control program data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 500 and data for presentation. The RAM 513 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 510. A crystal oscillator 512 is connected to the VDP 600, and further, a ROM 612 and a RAM 613 that store image data and color palette data for image data are connected via a bus. The VDP 600 reads out image data stored in the ROM 612 based on a signal from the CPU 510, generates an image signal using the work area of the RAM 613, and displays the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 615 via the D / A converter 614. Display an image. Note that a luminance adjustment signal is input to the liquid crystal display device 157 so that the CPU 510 can adjust the luminance of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 157.

  The CPU 510 is connected to an input interface 560 for receiving an external signal. The input interface 560 includes a shutter sensor (right door 1) 550, a shutter sensor (right door 2) 551, and a shutter sensor ( A left door 1) 552 and a shutter sensor (left door 2) 553 are connected. The shutter sensor (left door 1) 552 and the shutter sensor (left door 2) 553 are sensors for detecting the open / closed state of the left door 163b. The shutter sensor (right door 1) 550 and the shutter sensor (right door 2). Reference numeral 551 denotes a sensor for detecting the open / closed state of the right door 163a.

  An input / output interface 561 for receiving a control command from the sub-control unit 400 is connected to the CPU 510 via a data bus, and the CPU 510 executes the entire game based on the command received via the input / output interface 561. The effect process etc. which excite is performed.

  Similarly to the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, an address decode circuit 550 for selecting an external IC is connected to the CPU 510, and a command from the sub control unit 400 is connected to the address decode circuit 550. Are connected to an input / output interface 561 and an output interface 570.

  Further, a left door motor drive unit 522 and a right door motor drive unit 523 are connected to the output interface 570. The left door motor drive unit 522 drives the left door 163b in the horizontal direction. The right door motor drive unit 523 drives the right door 163a in the horizontal direction. In the present embodiment, the left door motor drive unit 522 and the right door motor drive unit 523 drive the left door 163b and the right door 163a based on a signal from the CPU 510 using a pulse motor.

<Pattern arrangement>
FIG. 5 is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 is developed in a plane. As shown in the figure, each reel 110-112 has a plurality of types of symbols arranged in a predetermined number of frames (here, 21 frames). A frame is a unit of a region where one symbol is arranged. In the symbol display window 113, three frames out of 21 frames are displayed.

  Numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of FIG. 5 indicate in which position on the reel each symbol is arranged, that is, an arrangement number (an identifier for identifying each frame, and the rotation position of the reel is Managed by this arrangement number). There is a one-to-one correspondence between the arrangement number and the symbol. For example, the number 0 frame of the left reel 110 has a watermelon symbol, the number 0 frame of the middle reel 111 has a black 7 symbol, and the right reel 112 number. Replay symbols are placed on the 0 frames. Note that the symbol is not limited to the symbol shown in FIG. 5, and any identifier can be adopted as long as it is an identifier that can distinguish one symbol from another symbol, and numbers, English letters, figures, illustrations, etc. can be adopted. .

  In the present embodiment, the semicircle upper symbol is arranged at the number 6 of the left reel 110 and the semicircle lower symbol is arranged at the number 7 of the left reel 110. Therefore, when the left reel 110 is rotating, one circle is formed. It is visually recognized as rotating. Therefore, the player can easily push the left reel 110 by aiming at this circle.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and operation / payout.

  The winning combination of this embodiment is roughly divided into bonuses (middle bonus (MB), regular bonus (RB), single bonus (SB1, SB2, SB3)) and small combination (watermelon, small combination 1, small combination 2). , Small role 3, cherry) and replay.

  Of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 6, the bonus may be referred to as an “acting combination” as a symbol that shifts to a bonus game, and the replay may be replayed without newly inserting a medal. However, in the present embodiment, the “winning combination” means not only a combination with a medal payout (small combination) but also an operating combination without a medal payout (bonus, replay). Therefore, the “winning” in the present embodiment includes the case where the symbol combination of the actuator is displayed on the activated winning line. For example, in the case of a replay winning or a SB1 winning, This means that the symbol combination of replay and the symbol combination of SB1 are displayed on the activated pay line.

  The “middle bonus (MB)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which an MB game (special game) is started by winning a prize. The corresponding winning symbol combination is “red 7-red 7-red 7” in the present embodiment.

  The “regular bonus (RB)” is a specific combination (operating combination) in which an RB game (specific game) is started by winning. The corresponding winning symbol combination is “white 7-white 7-white 7” in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, flag carryover is performed for RB. That is, when RB is won internally, a flag indicating this is set (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 of the main control unit 300), but even if the BB is not won in the game, the flag remains until winning. The standing state is maintained, and it is assumed that BB is in the internal winning state even after the next game.

  The “single bonus (SB)” is a specific combination (operating combination) in which only one game is started by winning a prize. In the case of the present embodiment, the corresponding winning symbol combinations are “semicircle upper symbol-bell-bell”, SB2 “semicircle lower symbol-replay-replay”, and SB3 “semicircle lower symbol-replay-bell”. Is.

  “Small” is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and in the case of this embodiment, the corresponding winning symbol combination is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” for watermelon and “red 7- Bell-Bell, small role 2 is “White 7-Bell-Bell”, small role 3 is “Black 7-Bell-Bell”, and cherry is “Cherry-ANY-ANY”. The corresponding payout numbers are 5 for watermelon, 15 for small roles 1 to 3, and 2 for cherry as shown in FIG. Note that ANY indicates that any symbol may be used. For example, in the case of “CHERRY-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “CHERRY”. The symbol may be any symbol.

  “Re-play” is a winning combination (operating combination) that allows a game to be played in the next game without inserting a medal (game medium) by winning, and no medal is paid out. Note that the corresponding winning symbol combination is “replay-replay-replay” in the present embodiment.

  It is needless to say that the type of winning combination is not limited to the winning combination shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, there are broadly divided game states of a normal game, a special game (MB game), a specific game (RB game), an accessory game, and a specific game (RB) internal winning game. In each gaming state, one or a plurality of RT modes are provided, and internal lottery data for a winning combination described later is set for each gaming state and RT mode. In the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described five gaming states, each gaming state may be further referred to as a gaming state, including a further subdivided RT mode.

  In general, each game state is a game state that is set after the initial setting or when another game state (special game, specific game, bonus game) is completed.

  The special game is a game state that starts when a special combination (MB) is won, and the special game ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 253). As will be described later, the special game is also ended by winning a bonus combination (RB, SB). Here, the special game refers to a stop range shorter than the normal stop range (190 msec: 4 frame movement range) (75 msec: 1 frame movement range) for at least one of the reels. This is a gaming state in which the reel is stopped within the aforementioned stop range from the symbol position when the stop button is operated, regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In a special game state, an internal lottery of some bonus combinations (for example, RB, SB) may be performed. That is, the special game is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Here, advantageous means, for example, the degree of expectation that the acquisition of game media such as medals used for games can be expected as a whole, the degree of use of game media such as medals used for games, and the like.

  The specific game is a game state that starts when a specific combination (RB) is won, and the specific game ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 104). The specific game is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game.

  The bonus game is a game state that is started when a prize is won in SB (SB 1 to 3), and the bonus game is completed after one game has elapsed. The specific combination internal winning game is a game state in which the specific combination (RB) is won internally and the specific combination (RB) is not won.

<Internal lottery data for winning roles>
Next, the internal lottery data of the winning combination described above will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 shows an example of internal lottery data for a winning combination in a normal game, FIG. 8 shows an example of internal lottery data in a specified combination (RB) internal winning game, FIG. 9 shows an example of internal lottery data in a special game, FIG. Is an example of internal lottery data in a specific game, and FIG. 11 is an example of internal lottery data in an accessory game. FIG. 12 is a table showing a list of internal winning probabilities of replays for each gaming state (RT mode).

  Here, when the internal lottery of the winning combination is outlined, the range of random values (for example, 0 to 65535) acquired at the time of the internal lottery is divided into several regions (regions corresponding to the size of each winning probability) in advance. Each area is associated with winning or losing. For example, in the internal lottery data in the normal game RT0 mode shown in FIG. 1 MB is allocated, and 650 to 1349 are internal winning numbers. 2 RBs and a small combination 2 are assigned. These pieces of information are stored in the ROM 312 as a winning combination lottery table. In the internal lottery of the winning combination, whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined according to which range the acquired random number value belongs. The internal winning state is managed by turning ON / OFF an internal winning flag whose storage area is set in the RAM 313. The internal winning flag is valid only for one game, except when the flag is carried over, and is turned OFF when the game ends.

  There are two types of internal winners: single winners with one internal lottery and one winning combination being an internal winner, and multiple winners having one internal lottery with internal winners. . For example, internal winning No. 1 is independent, meaning that the MB has been won internally, 2 is the same time, which means that RB and small role 3 were simultaneously elected internally.

  The internal winning probability (the value obtained by dividing the range of random numbers assigned to each lottery data (internal winning No.) by the total random number) is generally set to be within the range of the predetermined payout rate. The setting can be made in six stages from setting 1 to setting 6 in accordance with the sales of the amusement store. 7 to 11 exemplify one arbitrary stage (setting N), and other settings are omitted. As a result of the internal lottery process, when any winning combination is won internally, there is a possibility that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won internally stops on the winning line 114 in which the symbol combination is activated. For example, the internal winning No. 2 is a winning combination in which RB and small combination 3 can be simultaneously elected, and when the winning symbol combination “white 7-white 7-white 7” corresponding to RB is prepared, it shifts to a specific game. When the winning symbol combination “black 7-bell-bell” corresponding to the small combination 3 is prepared, 15 medals are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the normal game of the present embodiment, there are three RT modes with different winning probabilities of the re-gamer, that is, RT0 mode, RT1 mode, and RT2 mode. Normal game RT1 mode (replay internal winning probability is about 1 / 1.8) and normal game RT2 mode (replay internal winning probability is about 1 / 2.2) are the default normal game RT0 modes. Compared to (the internal winning probability of replay is about 1 / 7.3), the winning probability of replay is set higher. The conditions for shifting to each mode will be described later. FIG. 12 shows internal winning probabilities of replays according to gaming state (specifically, RT state) in the present embodiment. Thereafter, the normal game RT1 mode, the normal game RT2 mode, the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode, the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode, and the bonus game, in which the winning probability of the replay is set higher than the normal game RT0 mode. Is also referred to as a replay high probability state.

  Note that in the re-game high probability state, a small role won internally is notified, so that the player can generally expect to win medals. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, since the small combinations 1 to 3 are lost combinations, it is possible to surely win the internal winning winning combination by performing notification. . In other words, in the present embodiment, the game is provided with a game property that allows a player to obtain a lot of medals by shifting to the replay high probability state and notifying the internal winning combination in the replay high probability state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the specific combination internal winning game of the present embodiment, there are two RT modes, that is, the RT1 mode and the RT3 mode, which have different winning probabilities of the re-game combination. The conditions for shifting to each mode will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special game (MB game) in the present embodiment, internal winning for RB and SB is possible. When the RB or SB is won internally in the special game, the special game ends. In the present embodiment, any one of the above-described re-game high probability states is set after the end of the special game. Details of which condition is established and which replay high probability state is set will be described later. That is, the special game is also a game state in which it is easy to shift to the re-game high probability state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the specific game (RB game) in the present embodiment, the winning probabilities for the small roles 1 to 3 are set high, and the player can generally expect to win medals. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the internal lottery data of the accessory game in the present embodiment is the same as the internal lottery data in the normal game RT1 mode. In other words, the internal winning probability of the replay game of the bonus game and the normal game RT1 mode is about 1 / 1.8.

<Game state transition>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the transition of the gaming state (RT mode) in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the MB is won in the normal game RT0 mode which is the initial state, the special game is started. In the normal game RT0 mode, when an internal winning is made to RB, a transition to the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode is made.

  In the special game, the special game ends when a predetermined number of medals (253) are obtained, and after the end, the game shifts to the normal game RT0 mode. In addition, the special game is ended by the internal winning of the RB, and when the RB is internally won, the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode and then the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode are set in the game. . The special game is also ended by the internal winning of the SB, and when the internal winning is made by the SB, the game shifts to the normal game RT2 mode. The state control in which the special game is ended by the internal winning of RB or SB in this special game and the state shifts to the replay high probability state will be described in detail later.

  The specified combination internal winning game RT1 mode is completed after 100 games have elapsed, and the normal game RT0 mode is entered. In the case of winning the RB in the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode or the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode, the game shifts to the specific game.

  The normal game RT2 mode ends after 10 games have elapsed, and transitions to the normal game RT0 mode. On the other hand, in the case of winning the SB in the normal game RT2 mode, one game is played and then the normal game RT1 mode is entered. The normal game RT1 mode ends after 100 games have elapsed, and transitions to the normal game RT0 mode.

<Setting of replay high probability state>
Next, the setting of the replay high probability state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing setting of a replay high probability state when RB is internally won during a special game, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing setting of a replay high probability state when SB is internally won during a special game. It is. In addition, the numerical value of the vertical axis | shaft in FIG.14 and FIG.15 has shown the internal winning probability of replay.

  First, with reference to FIG. 14, the setting of the replay high probability state when the RB is internally won during the special game will be described. In this embodiment, when the RB is internally won during the special game, the conditions for shifting to the two re-game high probability states are satisfied at the same time. That is, both (1) the condition triggered by the internal winning of the RB and (2) the condition triggered by the end of the special game due to the internal winning of the RB are simultaneously satisfied. In the case of (1), the special game shifts to the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode, and in the case of (2), the special game shifts to the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode. . In the present embodiment, when the conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied at the same time during the special game (the internal winning probability of replay is 0), after the condition (2) is satisfied ( Assuming that the condition of 1) is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14, first, a transition is made to the specified combination internal winning game RT3 mode (the internal winning probability of replay is about 1 / 7.2). A transition is made to the winning game RT1 mode (the internal winning probability of re-game is about 1 / 1.8). In other words, when the conditions (1) and (2) are simultaneously established in the game, the specific combination internal winning game RT1 in which the condition (1) is prioritized and finally the transition is made when the condition (1) is established. The mode is set.

  As a result, for the player, the replay high probability state that is more advantageous of the two conditions is set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode is set after the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode is set, but the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode is finally set. If so, the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode may be directly set without going through the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode. In addition, the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode may be set after setting the reverse order to the order shown in FIG. 14, that is, the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode.

  When the special game is terminated by acquiring the prescribed number without winning the RB internally during the special game, as shown in FIG. 14, the normal game RT0 mode (the internal winning probability of re-game is about 1 / Move to 7.3).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the setting of the replay high probability state when the SB is internally won during the special game will be described. In this embodiment, when the SB is internally won during the special game, the conditions for shifting to the two re-game high probability states are satisfied at the same time. That is, both (1) a condition triggered by the internal winning of the SB and (2) a condition triggered by the end of the special game due to the internal winning of the SB are simultaneously satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the conditions (1) and (2) are satisfied simultaneously in the game during a special game (the internal winning probability of re-game is 0), the condition (1) is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 15, a transition is made to the normal game RT2 mode (the internal winning probability of re-game is about 1 / 2.2). That is, when the conditions of (1) and (2) are satisfied simultaneously in the game, the normal game RT2 mode is set in which the condition of (1) is prioritized and the transition is made when the condition of (1) is satisfied. ing.

  If SB is won internally and the game shifts to the normal game RT2 mode, and the SB is won in the normal game RT2 mode, an object game (the internal winning probability of replay is about 1 / 1.8) is 1 game, and thereafter The normal game RT1 mode (internal winning probability of re-game is about 1 / 1.8) is set for 100 games. That is, when the SB is won internally and the SB is won during the special game, the game is shifted to a more advantageous normal game RT2 mode.

  In addition, when the SB is won internally during the special game to shift to the normal game RT2 mode and the SB is not won for 10 games, as shown in FIG. 15, the normal game RT0 mode (replay game) The internal winning probability shifts to about 1 / 7.3).

  As described above, in the special game according to the present embodiment, when a plurality of conditions for shifting to the re-gaming high probability state are established at the same time, a game (state) corresponding to the plurality of establishment conditions is set. It has become. For example, prioritizing both established conditions and sequentially setting games (states) corresponding to the established conditions, or games (states) corresponding to the fulfillment of either of the established conditions Or setting. As a result, it is possible to diversify the transition opportunities of the replay high probability state, which has been uniform in the past, and to shift to a plurality of different replay high probability states according to the established conditions. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by giving variations to the game.

  In this embodiment, the setting of the replay high probability state when the RB or SB is won in the game is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in a specific game. The present invention can be applied to control of a game state when a plurality of conditions for shifting to an advantageous game state are satisfied at the same time. In other words, the present invention can be applied to control of which gaming state is to be shifted to based on what condition among a plurality of established conditions.

<Reel stop control>
Next, stop control of the reels 110 to 112 will be described. The reel stop control is performed based on the selected reel stop control data by selecting any one of a plurality of predetermined reel stop control data based on a predetermined condition. If multiple types of reel stop control data are set for the same condition, one of them is selected by lottery. The selection condition includes at least an internal lottery result in the game.

  In this embodiment, so-called pull-in control (frame slip control) is performed. The pull-in control is the stop position of the reels 110 to 112 within a certain number of frames (up to 4 frames here, 1 frame in the above-mentioned special game) after the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139. Control that shifts. The reel stop control data is stored in the ROM 312 of the main control unit 300. Each reel stop control data is allowed control that allows a predetermined winning combination pattern combination to be displayed on the winning line, and prohibition control that does not display any winning combination pattern combination on the winning line. It is roughly divided into

  An example of the admissible control is, for example, when a winning combination is won internally, and even if the timing of operating the stop buttons 137 to 139 by the player is bad, the winning combination is within the range of the above-mentioned number of frames. Control is performed so that the pattern combinations are displayed together. However, since it is only “permitted”, there are cases where the pattern combinations are not aligned depending on the timing of operating each of the stop buttons 137 to 139.

  An example where the prohibition control is performed is, for example, a case where the internal lottery result is a loss, and even if the player operates the stop buttons 137 to 139 well, the winning combination is within the above-mentioned number of frames. Control is performed so that combinations are not displayed together.

<Basic control of games>
<Main processing>
Next, the main process of the main control unit 300, which is the basic control of the game, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  The basic control of the game is performed mainly by the CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the processes in steps S110 to S118 are repeatedly executed unless a power interruption or the like is detected.

  When power is turned on to the slot machine 100, the main control unit 300 first performs initial setting 1 in step S101. In the initial setting 1, initialization processing such as initial setting of a stack pointer and initial setting of a watchdog timer (WDT) is executed.

  Next, after restarting WDT in Step S102, in Step S103, it is determined whether or not the voltage drop signal output from the power supply board 460 is on, that is, whether or not a predetermined voltage is supplied to the slot machine 100. Judging. When the voltage drop signal is on (when a predetermined voltage is not supplied to the slot machine 100), the process returns to step S102, and when the voltage drop signal is off (a predetermined voltage is supplied to the slot machine 100). If so, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In the initial setting 2 in step S104, initialization processing such as initialization of the RAM 313 and interrupt setting is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, it is determined whether a setting key is received based on the state of the setting key sensor. If a setting key has been received, the process proceeds to a setting change process in step S106. If a setting key has not been received, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, a setting change process is performed. In this setting change process, first, the setting of the function-restricted wait is canceled, the interrupt permission is set, and then the set value is changed.

  In step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power supply interruption) is restored. And when returning to the state before power interruption, it progresses to step S108, and when that is not right, it progresses to step S110.

  In step S108, after setting a function-restricted wait to wait for a predetermined time in an interrupt function in a timer interrupt process (described later) (after storing information indicating that the function is limited in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 313) In step S109, the process at power recovery is performed, for example, the stack pointer stored at the time of power interruption is reset in the stack pointer, and the process ends.

  In step S110, game medal insertion processing is performed. In this game medal insertion process, the function-related weight setting is canceled and interrupt permission is set, and then a process related to medal insertion is performed. Specifically, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of medals inserted. It is not necessary to insert a medal when winning the re-game in the previous game.

  In step S111, processing related to a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated based on the state of the start lever sensor 321. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined.

  In step S112, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 317 is acquired.

  In step S113, an internal lottery of a winning combination is performed using the random number acquired in step S112 and the lottery data of the winning combination lottery table stored in the ROM 312.

  In step S114, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started by reel rotation start processing. At this time, the reel stop control data defining the stop positions of the reels 110 to 112 is selected based on the result of the internal lottery in step S113.

  In step S115, it is checked whether or not the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated based on the state of the stop button sensor 322. If it is determined that the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated, the reel stop selected in step S114 is performed. Based on the control data, the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 is stopped. Then, based on the state of the index sensor 325, it is determined whether or not all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. If all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S116. Wait until 139 is operated and all reels 110 to 112 are stopped.

  In step S116, the winning determination of the symbols of all reels 110 to 112 stopped by pressing the stop buttons 137 to 139 is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination has been won when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination internally or the winning combination is displayed (displayed) on the activated winning line 114. For example, if “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged on the active line, it is determined that the game is won again.

  In step S117, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if a winning combination is awarded, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S118, control for ending the game and control for shifting the game state are performed. For example, in the case of RB winning, it prepares so that RB game (specific game) can be started from the next time, and in those final games, it prepares so that normal game can be started from the next time. The game end process in step S118 will be described later in detail.

  As described above, one game is completed, and thereafter, the game proceeds by repeating the processes of steps S110 to S118.

<Game end processing>
Next, the game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the game end process in step S118 of FIG.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the MB is won. When the MB is won, the RT mode setting process associated with the MB winning is performed so that the process proceeds to step S206. When the MB is not won, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the RB is won internally and the RB is not winning. If the RB is won internally and the RB is not won, the process proceeds to step S206 to perform the RT mode setting process associated with the RB internal win and RB non-win. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not RB is won internally and RB is won. When the RB is internally won and the RB is won, the process proceeds to step S206 in order to perform the RB internal win and the RT mode setting process associated with the RB winning, otherwise the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the SB is won internally during the MB game (special game) and the SB is not won. If the SB is won internally through the MB game and the SB is not won, the process proceeds to step S206 in order to perform the SB internal win and the RT mode setting process associated with the SB non-win. If not, Proceed to step S205.

  In step S205, it is determined whether or not the SB is won internally and won in the SB during the MB game (special game). If you win an SB and win an SB during MB game (special game), proceed to step S206 to perform the SB internal win and the RT mode setting process associated with the SB win. If not, Proceed to step S207.

  In step S206, RT mode setting processing is performed. Details of the RT mode setting process will be described later.

  In step S207, other setting processing relating to the gaming state is performed. For example, when the SB is won through a special game and the game shifts to an accessory game, the normal game RT1 mode is set after the completion of an accessory game of one game.

<RT mode setting process>
Next, the RT mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of the RT mode setting process in step S206 of FIG.

  In step S301, it is determined whether or not the MB is won. When the MB is won, the process proceeds to step S302, and the game state is set to special game. On the other hand, when the MB is not won, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the RB is won internally and the RB is not won. If the RB is won internally and the RB is not won, the process proceeds to step S304, and the gaming state is set to the specific combination internal winning game RT3 mode. However, when the RB is internally won during the special game, as described above, after setting the specific combination internal winning game RT3, the internal winning game RT1 mode is set. On the other hand, if the RB is won internally and the RB is not not won, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not RB is won internally and RB is won. When RB is won internally and RB is won, the process proceeds to step S306, and the gaming state is set to a specific game. On the other hand, if the RB is won internally and the RB is not won, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the SB is won internally during the MB game (special game) and the SB is not won. If the SB is won internally during the MB game (special game) and the SB is not won, the process proceeds to step S308, and the game state is set to the normal game RT2 mode. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S309, it is determined whether or not the SB was won internally and won the SB during the MB game (special game). When the SB is won internally and the SB is won during the MB game (special game), the process proceeds to step S310, where the gaming state is set to an accessory game, and otherwise, the RT mode setting process is terminated.

<Processing of sub-control unit>
The processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 19A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 410 of the sub-control unit 400.

  When the power is turned on, first, initialization processing is executed in step S401. In this initialization process, initialization of input / output ports, initialization of a storage area in the RAM, and the like are performed.

  In step S402, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S403, the effect data is updated. In the effect data update process, the operation control data for controlling the effect is updated.

  In step S404, it is determined whether or not the effect data updated in step S403 includes data to be output to the driver of each effect device of the sub-control unit 400. If there is data to be output to the driver of each effect device of the sub-control unit 400, the process proceeds to step S405. If there is no data to be output to the driver of each effect device of the sub-control unit 400, the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S405, data is set in the driver of the rendering device of the sub-control unit 400. The production device executes the production according to the data by setting the data.

  In step S406, it is determined whether or not there is a control command to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 500 in the effect data updated in step S403. If there is a control command to be transmitted to the sub control unit 500, the process proceeds to step S407, and if there is no control command to be transmitted to the sub control unit 500, the process returns to step S402.

  In step S407, a control command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 500, and the process returns to step S402.

  Next, command input processing of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19B is a flowchart showing in detail the flow of command input processing in step S402 of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not at least one control command is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 413. If at least one control command is stored in the command storage area, the process proceeds to step S502; otherwise, the command input process is terminated.

  In step S502, one control command is acquired from the command storage area, and processing corresponding to the control command is executed. The acquired control command is deleted from the command storage area.

  Next, strobe interrupt processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This strobe interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300.

  In step S601 of the strobe interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 413 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, timer interrupt processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and executes the sub-control unit 400 timer interrupt process in response to this timer interrupt. The sub-control unit 400 sets the general-purpose timer (10 ms), and the general-purpose timer is updated in S701.

<Direction processing>
Next, the effect process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the flow of the rendering process, which is one of the processes corresponding to the command in step S502 of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is an MB game (special game). Note that the gaming state is determined based on a gaming state command indicating the gaming state transmitted from the main control unit 300.

  In step S802, it is determined whether an RB internal winning command indicating RB internal winning is received. When the RB internal winning command is received, the process proceeds to step S809. When the RB internal winning command is not received, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether an SB internal winning command indicating SB internal winning is received. When the SB internal winning command is received, the process proceeds to step S804. When the SB internal winning command is not received, the process proceeds to step S809.

  In step S804, it is determined whether or not a notice lottery has been won. That is, during MB game, when SB is won internally, a notice lottery for determining whether or not to perform a symbol notification effect for notifying the symbol of the winning combination (SB) is performed. When the notice lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S805, and when the notice lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S809.

  In step S805, a symbol notification effect for notifying the symbol of the stop operation target is performed. Specifically, an effect is given in which at least a part of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination of SB is notified or suggested. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain that SB was won internally. FIG. 21 shows an example of the symbol notification effect. As shown in FIG. 21, when the SB is won internally and the announcement lottery is won, the symbol notification effect d1 instructing to aim at the symbol above the semicircle or the symbol below the semicircle, the symbol above the semicircle, or the semicircle A symbol notification effect d2 is performed which suggests that the following symbols may be aligned. The effect d3 is an effect of false notification that suggests that the semi-upper symbol or the lower half-circle symbol may be aligned, although the SB was not internally won (other effects in step S809 described later) One case).

  In step S806, it is determined whether or not the symbol to be stopped has stopped on the active line. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination of the SB is stopped on the active line. If the symbol to be stopped has stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S807, and if not, the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S807, a success effect is performed. FIG. 22 shows an example of a successful effect. For example, when SB1 is won internally and SB1 is won, a voice indicating success (for example, “I did it”) is output.

  In step S808, a failure effect is performed. FIG. 22 shows an example of the failure effect. For example, when SB1 is internally won and SB1 is not won, a voice indicating failure (for example, “sorry”) is output.

  In step S809, other effect processing is performed. FIG. 23 shows an example of other effects. FIG. 23 is an effect when the RB is internally won during the special game. The effect d4 instructs to aim at a semi-circle upper symbol or a semi-circle lower symbol in order to avoid the RB winning when the RB is internally won during the special game (since the RB symbol is white 7). Production. As described above, when an RB is won internally during a special game, the game shifts to the specific role internal winning game RT1 mode. The intention is to aim for winning the small roles 1-3. In addition, when the RB is won internally during the special game, the production d5 is similarly notified that a semi-circle upper symbol or a semi-circle lower symbol may be arranged in order to avoid winning the RB (false notification). ). This effect d5 also has the intention of maintaining the specific combination internal winning game RT1 mode and aiming to win a small combination 1 to 3.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, in the special game state, when a plurality of transition conditions for transitioning to the replay high probability state are satisfied, the plurality of satisfied conditions are satisfied. Depending on the situation, one of multiple types of replay high probability state is set, so that the game medium consumption is moderately reduced, and the regame lottery rate improvement state that can maintain gambling is moderate. It is possible to diversify the transition opportunity without fixing it, to provide a game that gives a sense of tension by providing variations in the progress of the game, and to enhance the interest in the game.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes can be made, and those accompanying such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a sub-control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a sub-control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view showing an arrangement of symbols applied to each reel of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing types of winning combinations, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and operation / payout in the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 26 shows an example of lottery data in a normal game in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of lottery data in the specified combination internal winning game of the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery data in the special game of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 38 shows an example of lottery data in the specific game in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery data in the accessory game of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the internal winning probability of the re-game of each game state (RT mode) of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram showing a transition of the gaming state (RT mode) of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the setting of the re-game high probability state at the time of internally winning RB during the special game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the setting of the re-game high probability state at the time of internally winning SB during the special game of the slot machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process flow of a main control unit of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the game end process of step S118 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the RT mode setting process of step S206 of FIG. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of the sub-control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the command input process of the sub-control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the strobe interruption process of the sub-control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process of the sub-control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the flow of the presentation process of the sub-control part of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 52 shows an example of a symbol notification effect during a special game in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 50 shows an example of a success effect and a failure effect during a special game in the slot machine related to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 50 shows an example of other effects during the special game of the slot machine related to the embodiment of the present invention.

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At least a first game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and a plurality of types of second games that are set after the end of the first game due to establishment of a predetermined condition and that are more advantageous to the player than the normal game. With a game of
When a plurality of conditions for transitioning to the plurality of types of second games are satisfied in the game of the first game, the plurality of types of second games corresponding to the conditions of the plurality of conditions being satisfied. A game table comprising game setting means for setting any one of the games. The game setting means includes
2. The game table according to claim 1, wherein when the plurality of conditions are satisfied, the second game corresponding to the satisfaction of each condition is sequentially set based on a predetermined order. A lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery,
The plurality of types of roles include a re-gamer that can play a game without throwing in game media,
The game table according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second game is a re-game high-probability game having a higher probability of being internally won by the re-game player than the normal game.   4. The game table according to claim 3, wherein the first game has a higher probability that a condition for shifting to the high probability game for replay is established, as compared to other games. The game setting means includes
In the first game, in the case where the lottery means has won the specific combination among the plurality of types of combinations, the transition to the replay high probability game is made based on the internal winning of the specific combination. 5. The game table according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of conditions are established, and one of a plurality of types of the replay high-probability games is set in response to the situation where the plurality of conditions are established. The establishment of the plurality of conditions is as follows:
6. The game table according to claim 5, wherein an internal winning for the specific combination and the end of the first game are completed. Multiple types of designs, multiple reels that can rotate,
A start switch for instructing start of rotation of the plurality of reels;
A stop switch which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Reel control means for performing stop control for stopping rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the stop operation of the stop switch;
Determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether or not a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a symbol combination of an internal winning combination by the lottery means;
The establishment of the plurality of conditions is as follows:
The game table according to claim 6, further comprising a winning combination for the specific combination. Multiple types of designs, multiple reels that can rotate,
A start switch for instructing start of rotation of the plurality of reels;
Lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of predetermined roles is determined by lottery;
A stop switch which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels;
Reel control means for performing stop control related to stopping rotation of the reel within a predetermined pull-in range based on a lottery result of the lottery means and a stop operation of the stop switch;
Determining means for determining whether or not a winning combination is determined based on whether a combination of symbols displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of stoppage is a symbol combination of an internal winning combination by the lottery means;
Game medium payout means for paying out game media based on the winning combination;
Game setting means for setting any game from a plurality of types of games;
A gaming table having
The multiple types of roles include
Includes re-players who can play games without throwing in game media,
The plurality of types of games include at least
A plurality of types of replay high-probability games that have a higher probability of internal winning the replaying role than normal games,
It is set when the special combination is won internally and the special combination is won. With respect to at least one reel among the plurality of reels, the reel is pulled in a smaller pulling range than the pulling range in the normal game. And special games to stop,
The game setting means includes
In the game of the special game, when a plurality of conditions for shifting to the plurality of types of replay high probability games are satisfied, the special game is terminated, and the situation of the plurality of conditions being satisfied is supported. One of the plurality of types of replay high probability games is set. The game setting means includes
In the special game, when the lottery means wins an internal winning combination among the plurality of types of combinations, a plurality of transitions to the replay high probability game based on the internal winning of the specific combination 9. The game table according to claim 8, wherein one of a plurality of types of the replay high-probability games is set in response to the condition satisfaction. The establishment of a plurality of conditions for shifting to the replay high probability game is as follows:
The internal winning of the specific role and the end of the special game,
The game setting means includes
If the plurality of conditions are satisfied, a game among the replay high probability game that shifts based on the internal winning of the specific role and the replay high probability game that shifts based on the end of the special game 10. The game table according to claim 9, wherein the replay high-probability game advantageous to the player is set. To establish a plurality of conditions for shifting to the replay high probability game,
Including winning a prize for the specific role,
The game setting means includes
11. The game table according to claim 10, wherein after setting the replay high probability game advantageous for the player, the replay high probability game to be transferred based on winning of the specific combination is set. .

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