JP2011067533A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement by allowing a player to select a presentation. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine shows the type of a presentation shown on a presentation selection screen, when the specific type is selected, executes a special winning combination win suggesting presentation of the type selected by the player and notifies a possibility of winning a special winning combination, however, when "?? presentation" incapable of specifying the type of the presentation is selected, executes the special winning combination win suggesting presentation of a type selected at random and notifies a possibility of winning the special winning combination. When the "?? presentation" is selected on condition of winning the special winning combination, the game machine can select a "special" presentation which is not represented on the presentation selection screen. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that can be controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player.

  In general, this type of gaming machine can be controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a big hit state for a pachinko machine and a bonus for a slot machine.

  These special game states are determined in advance and then transition to the special game state when the transition condition is satisfied. However, the player can perform the performance suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the special game state. Many game machines have been proposed and put into practical use to increase the expectation of the game.

  Furthermore, it is suggested that the gaming machine that performs such an effect allows the player to select an arbitrary effect from a plurality of effects, and that the effect selected by the player may be executed and controlled to a special gaming state. A gaming machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-199904 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, although the result selected by the player is reflected in the contents of the effect, it is merely suggested that the player may be controlled to the special game state by the effect of the contents selected by the player. It was something that was not enough to enhance the interest.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be more interesting by a player selecting an effect.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1 / pachinko gaming machine 1001) capable of performing a predetermined game,
An effect type that can specify the type of possibility effect (special role win suggestion effect / specific reach effect) that informs the possibility of a situation that is advantageous for the player (a state in which a special role is being won / a jackpot is determined) Specific information (“fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”) and effect type non-specific information (“?? effect”) that does not specify the type of the possibility effect (special role winning suggestion effect / specific reach effect) And an effect presentation means (effect selection screen) for presenting to the player,
When selecting the production type specific information (“fishing production”, “launching production”, “battle production”) or the production type non-specific information (“?? production”) presented by the production presentation means (production selection screen) Selection operation means (MAXBET switch 6 / operation unit 1050) operated by
As the effect type specifying information presented on the effect presenting means (effect selection screen), a plurality of effect type specifying information (“fishing effect”, “launch effect”, and “battle effect”) with different types of possibility effects specified. Production type specifying information storage means for storing types,
A possibility effect executing means for executing the possibility effect (special role winning suggestion effect / specific reach effect);
With
The possibility production execution means includes:
The effect type specifying information (“fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”) presented by the effect presenting means (effect selection screen) is selected by operating the selection operation means (MAXBET switch 6 / operation unit 1050). A first possibility effect execution means for executing the possibility effect (special role winning suggestion effect / specific reach effect) of the type specified from the effect type specifying information,
The production type non-specific information (“?? production”) presented by the production presentation means (production selection screen) is selected by the operation of the selection operation means (MAXBET switch 6 / operation unit 1050), and the advantageous situation If it is not (a special role being won / a big win is determined), the type specified from any of the multiple types of production type specification information (“fishing production”, “launch production”, “battle production”) In the case of the above-mentioned advantageous situation (in the state where the special role is being won / a jackpot is determined), the plurality of types of performance types are executed. Possible types of production specified from any of the specific information (“fishing”, “launch”, “battle”) or special types that are not specified from any of the multiple types of production type specification information Second possibility effect execution means for selecting any kind of possibility effect from the effect (“special”) and executing the selected type of possibility effect (special role winning suggestion effect / specific reach effect); ,
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to specify the type of possibility effect depending on whether the effect type specifying information presented by the effect presenting means is selected or the effect type non-specific information is selected. You can also let the machine choose at random. In addition, if the production type non-specific information is selected, a special type of possibility production that is not presented by the production presentation means may be executed on condition that the situation is advantageous to the player. It is possible to notify that the situation is advantageous for the player with unexpectedness.
The effect presentation means presents a plurality of types of effect type specifying information from the effect type specifying information stored in the effect type specifying information storage means at a time so that a plurality of types of possible effects can be selected. It may be a thing, or only one kind of effect type specific information may be presented at a time from the effect type specific information stored in the effect type specific information storage means.
In addition, the situation that is advantageous to the player may be a situation that is determined to be controlled to be advantageous to the player, that is, a situation that is subsequently controlled to be advantageous to the player. The situation may be any state that is controlled to be advantageous to the player at that time.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The advantageous situation includes a first situation (a winning state of BB (2) (3) / a situation where a normal jackpot is determined) and a second situation (BB which is more advantageous to the player than the first situation). (In (1) winning / probable big hit)
The second possibility effect execution means is configured such that the effect type non-specific information (“?? effect”) presented by the effect presentation means (effect selection screen) is the selection operation means (MAXBET switch 6 / operation unit 1050). ) Is selected by the operation of the above-mentioned advantageous situation, the advantageous situation is the first situation (BB (2) (3) winning / normal jackpot is determined), The type of possibility production is selected at a different rate depending on whether it is in the second situation (BB (1) winning / probable big hit decision).
According to this feature, whether the situation advantageous to the player is the first situation or the first situation depending on the type of possibility presentation selected by the gaming machine when the stage type non-specific information is selected. It is possible to infer whether this is an advantageous second situation.

A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The second possibility effect execution means is configured such that the effect type non-specific information (“?? effect”) presented by the effect presentation means (effect selection screen) is the selection operation means (MAXBET switch 6 / operation unit 1050). ) And the above-mentioned advantageous situation is selected on the condition that the advantageous situation is the second situation (the state where the winning of BB (1) is won / the probability variation big hit is determined). It is characterized by the selection of a special type of possibility presentation (“special”).
According to this feature, when the production type non-specific information is selected, a special type of possibility production that is not presented by the production presentation means is executed, which is only a situation advantageous to the player. Instead, since it is determined that the second situation is advantageous to the player, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation.

A gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The second possibility effect execution means includes effect type specifying information (“fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”) and effect type non-specific information (“ If no predetermined period is selected, or the type of presentation specific information (“fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”) presented by the effect presentation means (effect selection screen) is selected. ) And production type non-specific information ("?? production"), when the game is advanced without being selected, it is in the above-mentioned advantageous situation (a special role is being won / a jackpot is determined). However, it is characterized in that the special kind of possibility presentation (“special”) is not executed.
According to this feature, when the predetermined period elapses without selecting either the effect type specifying information and the effect type non-specific information presented by the effect presenting means, or the effect type specifying information and the effect presented by the effect presenting means. If the player does not participate, such as when the game is advanced without selecting any type non-specific information, even if it is an advantageous situation, a special type of possibility effect is not executed, The player can be prompted to select the production type non-specific information presented by the production presentation means.

A gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The gaming machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and can display a plurality of types of identifiable symbols. A game is completed (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ) And
Whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a special winning (special role) with a transition to a special gaming state (BB) advantageous to the player before the display result is derived to the variable display device. Predetermining means (internal lottery) capable of determining simultaneously that it is allowed to generate the special prize (special role) and that the general prize (general role) other than the special prize is allowed When,
If both the determination of allowing the special prize (special part) and the general prize (general part) are determined by the pre-determining means, the special allowed by the determination Priority derivation control means for preferentially deriving a display result in which a general prize (general role) allowed by the determination occurs over a display result in which a prize (special role) occurs;
A determination that the occurrence of the special prize (special role) is permitted by the pre-determining means and the occurrence of the special prize is not permitted when the special prize (special role) has not occurred ( Carry-over means to carry over the special role winning flag) after the next game,
Prepared,
The advantageous situation is a situation where it is determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize (special role),
The effect presentation means generates a general prize (replay (1), replay (2), cherry, watermelon) that may be allowed at the same time as the determination to allow the special prize (special role). On condition that the permission is determined, the effect type specifying information (“fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”) and the effect type non-specific information (“?? effect”) are sent to the player. It is characterized by being presented.
According to this feature, in the game in which the presentation type specifying information and the presentation type non-specific information are presented by the presentation means, it is difficult to generate a special prize even if it is determined to generate a special prize. Since it is difficult to determine whether or not a prize is allowed to be generated, it is possible to effectively maintain a sense of expectation due to possibility production.

A gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The gaming machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and can display a plurality of types of identifiable symbols. A game is completed (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ) And
The possibility effect executed by the possibility effect execution means includes a continuous effect that continues for a predetermined number of games (three games) of two or more,
The gaming machine is
A gaming state transition means for transitioning to a specific gaming state (RT (1)) when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games digested after the transition to the specific gaming state (RT (1));
When the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a specified value (1000) in the specific gaming state (RT (1)), the specific gaming state is ended to end the specific gaming state (RT (1)). Means,
In a period in which the number of remaining games until reaching the specified value (1000) specified by the counting of the game number counting means in the specific gaming state (RT (1)) is less than the predetermined number of games (3 games) In the case where the advantageous situation (the state in which a special role is being won / a big hit is determined) is not established, the effect presenting means performs the effect type specifying information (“fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”) and Production presentation regulation means for regulating presentation of the production type non-specific information ("?? production") to the player;
Is further provided.
According to this feature, in the period when the number of remaining games until the number of digested games in the specific gaming state reaches the specified value is less than the predetermined number of games, that is, the period when the end of the specific gaming state is approaching, Since it restricts the presentation of the possibility effect type when it is not in an advantageous situation and restricts the start of the execution of the possibility effect, it is actually a game when the end of the specific gaming state is approaching Although the situation is not advantageous to the player, it is possible to prevent the end of the specific gaming state from becoming difficult to understand due to the possibility of being performed.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the combination of the re-game player which comprises replay GR, the combination of the small role which comprises small role GR, and the symbol combination which matches a winning line according to the operation mode at the time of winning of replay GR and small role GR. It is a figure which shows the transfer condition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of RT. It is a figure showing the execution situation of special role winning suggestion production. It is a figure showing the execution situation of special role winning suggestion production. It is a figure showing the execution situation of special role winning suggestion production. (A) is a figure which shows the table used for effect execution lottery, (b) is a figure which shows the table used for effect type selection lottery. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the execution situation of specific reach production. It is a figure which shows the execution situation of specific reach production. It is a figure which shows the execution situation of specific reach production. (A) is a figure which shows the table used for production type selection lottery, (b) is a figure which shows the table used for the modification.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  A slot machine, which is a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied, will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “orange”, “grape”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously provided in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. Further, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and the back surface further has a concealing member for concealing the inside. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) are used for one medal. One bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number, and using the credit, the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, any of the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range) In the gaming state of 3), the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting 3), the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the amount used for setting the credit and bet number) When the checkout switch 10 that is operated when the medals are returned), the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop switch 8L to be created, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in BB, which will be described later, and an error code that indicates the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or A medal selector having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side to selectively switch to one of the medal payout exits 9 side. The door opening detection switch 25 (refer FIG. 4) which detects the open state of the front door 1b is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of BB, which will be described later (a state where the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). 36a, automatic checkout for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout processing (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later A switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (race rate). Power switch 39 is operated when FF is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L4 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1, a lower stage of the reel 2L, a lower stage of the reel 2L, a middle stage of the reel 2C, a lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the reel In the middle stage of 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols that are lined up to the right, the upper stage of reel 2L, the middle stage of reel 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in a V shape Four types of winning lines L3 set across straddling symbols L3, lower reel 2L, middle reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a mountain-shaped pattern are defined as winning lines. Yes.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are validated and predetermined on the winning line is each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating a signal, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a detection signal input from a switch connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply power supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a In addition, a reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, Supplied to a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a certain period of time, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a slot machine 1 The power supply voltage is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, this is indicated The power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a pressure drop signal to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, and the like are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect. While performing various controls, each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41c, that is, a specific value other than 0 In addition to storing data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, and the RAM 41c is stored. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary for the restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, only the data necessary for restoration of the control state is backed up in the event of a power failure out of the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB or the normal gaming state, other than the effect corresponding to the gaming state (the effect during the BB during the BB, the normal effect when in the normal gaming state) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific production (such as a small role announcement), it will be backed up when the power is turned on instead of resuming the specific production that was being performed at the next power-on. An effect corresponding to the gaming state being played may be executed from the beginning.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work stores data that is not initialized even before the setting is changed, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers (a random number for determination value addition described later, a random number for changing an initial value). Work. The set value work is a work that stores a set value used when a lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a destroys the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when the BB is completed, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. Otherwise, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, five types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area are stored. It is initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, a special area in the storage area of the RAM 41c is selected. Areas other than the work, the unsaved work, and the used stack area (including the unused area and the unused stack area) are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the initialization of the set value work is not performed in the initialization at the end of the setting change state.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, there are regular bonuses (hereinafter referred to as RB) and RT (0) to (3) as gaming states, and the prescribed number of bets is 3 in any gaming state. The game can be started when the bet number is set to 3 regardless of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (hereinafter simply referred to as a winning line). It becomes. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  As the role in this slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, as a special role, big bonuses (1) to (3) (hereinafter, big bonus (1) is BB (1) and big bonus (2) is BB ( 2), Big Bonus (3) is BB (3)), Replay (1) to (8) as replays, Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, Small roles (1) to (10) Is stipulated.

  The watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and one medal is paid out.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “cherry” is derived to any of the winning lines for the middle reel at RT (0) to (3), and four medals are paid out. In addition, when the “Cherry” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the cherry combination is aligned on the four winning lines of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the cherry is won on the four winning lines. However, since the total number exceeds the upper limit of 15, the 15 medals will be paid out.

  Bell wins when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3), and the small role (1) is RT (0) to (3). When a combination of “Black 7-Replay-Grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines in FIG. 7, the small role (2) receives “White 7” in any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3). -When the combination of "Replay-Grape" is complete, the winning combination is made, and when the small role (3) has the combination of "BAR-Replay-Grape" on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3) The small role (4) wins when the combination of “Grape-Black 7-Grape” is found on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and the small role (5) , RT (0)-(3) -White 7-Grape "combination is awarded and the small role (6) has a combination of" Grape-BAR-Grape "on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3) Sometimes it becomes a prize, and the small role (7) becomes a prize when the combination of “Grape-Replay-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and the small role (8) Wins when the combination of “Grape-Replay-White 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3), and the small role (9) is RT (0) to (3) When a combination of “grape-replay-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines, a winning is awarded. When any of the bells and small roles (1) to (9) wins, nine medals are paid out.

  The small role (10) wins when the combination of “Plum-Bell-Bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the RB, and when the small role (10) wins, 12 medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (2) is the winning line in any gaming state. When any combination of “Orange-Orange-Orange” is available, the winning combination will be made, and in Replay (3), the combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” will be available on any of the winning lines in any game state. Sometimes it is a win, and Replay (4) wins when any combination of “Orange-Replay-Orange” is available on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (5) is in any gaming state. Will be awarded when the combination of “Orange-Orange-Replay” is available on any of the winning lines. (6) wins when any combination of “Replay-Orange-Grape” is found on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and Replay (7) indicates which of the winning lines is in any gaming state. When the “Plum-Replay-Orange” combination is awarded, the Replay (8) occurs when the “Plum-Orange-Replay” combination is available on any of the winning lines in any gaming state. Wins a prize. When any one of the replays (1) to (8) wins, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again. This is substantially the same as when three corresponding medals are paid out.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in RT (0) to (3), and BB (2) is awarded RT (0 ) To (3), when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines, BB (3) is awarded to any of the winning lines at RT (0) to (3). A prize is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-Black 7” is completed.

  When any of BB (1) to (3) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, particularly the small role (10), and when the RB has started, when 12 games are consumed, or When 8 games are won (any kind of combination is acceptable), it ends, whichever comes first. When the RB is finished, if the BB is not finished, the process proceeds to the RB again, and the RB is repeatedly controlled until the BB is finished. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. The BB triggered by the winning of the BB (1) ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 349, and the winning of the BB (2) (3) is triggered. The BB to be finished ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 146. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the acquired random number for internal lottery and the number of judgment values for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Is done according to.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the internal state depends on whether the gaming state is RT (0), RT (1), RT (2) (3), or RB. The winning combinations are different, and in RT (0) to (3), the winning combinations are different depending on whether the special combination is being carried over.

  If the gaming state is RT (0) and the special role is not carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + replay (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Replay GR (1) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (4) + Replay (7)), Replay GR (2) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (8)), Replay GR ( 3) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (4) + Replay (6) , Replay GR (4) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (8)), replay GR (5) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (5) + replay (6)), replay GR (6) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (7)), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1) (bell + small role ( 1)), small role GR (2) (bell + small role (2)), small role GR (3) (bell + small role (3)), small role GR (4) (bell + small role (4) ), Small role GR (5) (bell + small role (5)), small role GR (6) (bell + small role (6)), small role GR (7) (bell + small role (7)), The small role GR (8) (bell + small role (8)) and the small role GR (9) (Bell + small role (9)) are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (0) and the special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2), replay GR (1), replay GR (2), replay GR (3), replay GR (4), Replay GR (5), Replay GR (6), Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, Small part GR (1), Small part GR (2), Small part GR (3), Small part GR (4) The small combination GR (5), the small combination GR (6), the small combination GR (7), the small combination GR (8), and the small combination GR (9) are sequentially read out as target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (1) and the special role is not carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + replay (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Replay (2), Watermelon, Cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5), small role GR (6), small role GR ( 7) The small combination GR (8) and the small combination GR (9) are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (1) and the special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small role GR (2) , Small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5), small role GR (6), small role GR (7), small role GR (8), small role GR (9) It is sequentially read as a target combination of internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (2) (3) and the special role is not carried over, BB (1), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) + Replay (2), BB (1) + Watermelon, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Replay (2), BB (2) + Watermelon, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (3), BB (3) + Replay (1), BB (3) + Replay (2), BB (3) + Watermelon, BB (3) + Cherry, Replay (1), Watermelon, Cherry, Bell, small part GR (1), small part GR (2), small part GR (3), small part GR (4), small part GR (5), small part GR (6), small part GR (7) The small combination GR (8) and the small combination GR (9) are sequentially read out as target combinations for the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RT (2) (3) and the special role is carried over, replay (1), replay (2), watermelon, cherry, bell, small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5), small role GR (6), small role GR (7), small role GR (8), small role GR ( 9) are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  If the gaming state is RB, replay (2), replay GR (1), replay GR (2), replay GR (3), replay GR (4), replay GR (5), replay GR (6), small The combination (10) is sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  In the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined corresponding to the role to be subject to the internal lottery, the current gaming state and the set value are sequentially added to the random number for the internal lottery, and when the result of addition overflows, It is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position area is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn on the winning line to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the winning combination is aligned on any winning line. Create a stop control table that defines the number of sliding frames to be pulled in to prevent reels from being stopped, and if none of the winning combinations are selected, slipping that does not match any winning combination on the winning line A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a winning combination can be stopped on any winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, control is performed to align and stop them. In this case, the winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is stopped within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  If the special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if the special role and the small role are elected at the same time when the special role is not carried over, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. The number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning small role is drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. For stop operation positions that cannot be inserted, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is determined so as to draw the selected special combination to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be made effective only when the small combination cannot be drawn.

  In this embodiment, when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the small role on the winning line is prioritized over the special role, and the special role is given only when the small role cannot be drawn. However, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and it is possible to win the small role only when the special role cannot be drawn. It is good also as a structure.

  The special role and re-playing role are selected when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won at the same time without the special role being carried over. In the case of winning at the same time, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, with an interval of 4 frames or less. Therefore, if a special combination and a replaying player are elected at the same time, the replaying game will always be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R by the player. Will be. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously won (replay GR (1) to (6)), as shown in FIG. 7, one of the re-game players who are won according to the reel stop order Is controlled to stop on the winning line.

  When replay GR (1) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (4) + replay (7)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of left-middle-right When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-middle-right, any of replay (3), replay (4), and replay (7) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When Replay GR (2) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (8)) is selected, when the stop operation is performed in the order of left-right-middle When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than left-right-medium, any of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (3) (replay (2) + replay (3) + replay (4) + replay (6)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of middle-left-right When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-left-right, any of replay (3), replay (4), or replay (6) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (4) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (8)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of middle-right-left When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-right-left, any of replay (4), replay (5), or replay (8) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When Replay GR (5) (Replay (2) + Replay (3) + Replay (5) + Replay (6)) is selected, when the stop operation is performed in the order of right-left-middle When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line, and stop operation is performed in an order other than right-left-medium, any of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  When replay GR (6) (replay (2) + replay (4) + replay (5) + replay (7)) is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of right-middle-left When replay (2) is controlled to stop on the winning line and stop operation is performed in an order other than right-middle-left, any of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) Control is performed to stop the car on the winning line.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when replay GR (1) is won, when replay GR (2) is won, when replay GR (3) is won, and when replay GR (4) is won. When the replay GR (5) is won and when the replay GR (6) is won, the replay (2) stops in the winning line and the replays (3) to (8) The stop order in which one stops is different. For this reason, if Replay GR (1) to (6) are elected, and if it is not known which is won, Replay (2) will win at a rate of 1/6 and a rate of 5/6 Thus, any one of the replays (3) to (8) wins.

  When multiple types of small combinations are simultaneously won (small combinations GR (1) to (9)), as shown in FIG. 7, combinations of different symbols depending on the first stop reel are stopped on the winning line. To control.

  When the small role GR (1) (bell + small role (1)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop, and the middle reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop and then the left reel is stopped within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 11 to 17), the small role (1) is set. If the control to stop on the winning line is performed and the left reel stop operation is performed outside the pull-in range of “Black 7”, the transition outcome (1) (combination of grape-replay-cherry) Alternatively, the control is performed to stop the transition point (2) (the combination of “grape-replay-watermelon”) on the winning line.

  When the small role GR (2) (bell + small role (2)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop. Alternatively, when the right reel is set to the first stop, and the stop operation of the left reel is performed within the pull-in range of “White 7” (18-20, 0-3 timing), If the control to stop (2) on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the left reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “White 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) Is controlled on the winning line.

  When the small role GR (3) (bell + small role (3)) is elected, the control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line when the left reel is set to the first stop. Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop and then the left reel is stopped within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 4-10), the small role (3) is won. If the control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the left reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  When the small role GR (4) (bell + small role (4)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line, and the left reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the stop operation of the middle reel is performed within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 13-17), the small role (4) is When the stop control is performed on the winning line, and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the drawing range of “Black 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (5) (bell + small role (5)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, the bell is controlled on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the stop operation of the middle reel is performed within the “white 7” pull-in range (timing 0 to 4), the small role (5) is changed. If the control to stop on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “White 7”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (6) (bell + small role (6)) is elected, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, control is performed to stop the bell on the winning line, and the left reel Alternatively, if the right reel is set to the first stop, and then the middle reel stop operation is performed within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 7 to 11), the small role (6) is won. If the control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the middle reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  When the small role GR (7) (bell + small role (7)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel stop operation is performed within the “black 7” pull-in range (timing 13 to 19), the small role (7) is changed. When control to stop on the winning line is performed and the stop operation of the right reel is performed outside the “black 7” pull-in range, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is placed on the winning line. Control to stop is performed.

  When the small role GR (8) (bell + small role (8)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel stop operation is performed within the pull-in range of “White 7” (20, timings 0 to 5), the small role (8 ) Is stopped on the winning line, and if the right reel stop operation is performed outside the “White 7” pull-in range, the winning transition (1) or the shifting outcome (2) is won. Control to stop on the line is performed.

  When the small role GR (9) (bell + small role (9)) is elected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the bell is stopped on the winning line, and the left reel is controlled. Alternatively, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, and then the right reel is stopped within the “BAR” pull-in range (timing 6 to 12), the small role (9) is won. When control to stop on the line is performed and the stop operation of the right reel is performed outside the pull-in range of “BAR”, the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) is stopped on the winning line. Control is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are won, it is possible to make sure that the left reel is in the first stop so that the bell can be won, and other than the left reel. In the case where the reels in the first stop are “Black 7” when winning the small role GR (1), “White 7” when winning the small role GR (2), “When winning the small role GR (3)“ The winning small roles (1) to (3) can be won by performing the left reel stop operation at the timing of the BAR pull-in range, but the left reel stop operation at other timings. If you do, none of the small roles will win.

  In addition, when the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, it is possible to always win the bell by setting the middle reel to the first stop, and the reels other than the middle reel are first stopped. If the small role GR (4) is elected, “Black 7”, the small role GR (5) is elected “White 7”, and the small role GR (6) is elected “BAR”. The winning small roles (4) to (6) can be won by performing a middle reel stop operation at each timing, but if any middle reel stop operation is performed at any other timing, any small reel The role will not win.

  In addition, when the small roles GR (7) to (9) are elected, the right reel can be stopped first, so that the bell can be always won, and the reels other than the right reel are stopped first. In this case, the winning range of “Black 7” when winning the small role GR (7), “White 7” when winning the small role GR (8), and “BAR” when winning the small role GR (9) The winning small roles (7) to (9) can be won by performing the right reel stop operation at each timing, but if the right reel stop operation is performed at any other timing, any small The role will not win.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “bells” are arranged at intervals of 6 frames or less on the left and right reels, and are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the middle reel, and are always on the winning line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. If the small role GR (1) to (3) is elected and the left reel is the first stop, the small role GR (4) to (6) is elected and the middle reel is In the case of 1 stop, when the small roles GR (7) to (9) are elected and the right reel is set to the 1st stop, 21/21 ("bell" retractable stop operation position / stop, respectively. Since the bell wins at a ratio of the total number of operation positions), the expected payout value (9 × 21/21) in this case is nine. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, “Black 7”, “White 7” and “BAR” are arranged at intervals exceeding 6 frames on the left and right reels, and are arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames on the middle reel. Since it is impossible to stop at the winning line, if the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected and reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop, the small roles GR (7) to (9) When winning and reels other than the right reel are in the first stop, small roles (1) to (3) (7) to (9) can be won at a rate of 7/21. Since none of the small roles can be won at a rate of 21, the expected payout value (9 × 7/21) in this case is 3, and the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, If reels other than reels are in the first stop, small roles (4) to (6) are won at a rate of 5/21. Although it is Rukoto, it is not possible to also winning any small prize of 16/21 percentage of payout expected value of this case (9 × 5/21) is about 2.14 sheets.

  For this reason, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected, when the left reel is set to the first stop, when the small roles GR (4) to (6) are elected, the middle reel When the small role GR (7) to (9) is elected when the first stop is selected, when the right reel is set to the first stop, each other reel is set to be the first stop. The payout expectation value is high, and more medals can be obtained. That is, depending on whether the small role GR (1) to (3) has been won, the small role GR (4) to (6) has been won, or the small role GR (7) to (9) has been won The first stop reel with a high expected value is different.

  Even if any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won, if the type is not known, the first stop reel with a high expected payout value cannot be selected intentionally, and 1/3 The first stop reel with a high expected payout value is selected at a rate of 1%, and the first stop reel with a low expected payout value is selected at a rate of 2/3, so that the small roles GR (1) to (3) (7) The payout expected value ((9 × 21/21) × 1/3 + (9 × 7/21) × 2/3) when any one of (9) is won is five, and the small role GR (4 ) To (6), the expected payout value ((9 × 21/21) × 1/3 + (9 × 5/21) × 2/3) is about 4.43.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main CPU 41a continues to rotate the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting start command, a confirmation start command, a confirmation end command, and an operation detection command.

  These commands are composed of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub CPU 91a can determine the type of command from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted when the setting change state ends and when the game ends.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to a stand-by state, and credits (medals used to set the bet amount are set when a certain time has elapsed and the bet number has not been set after one game has ended, and the stand-by state is entered. Is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main CPU 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main CPU 41a is restored to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting start command is a command indicating the start of the setting change state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting change state. Further, since the control state of the main CPU 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main CPU 41 has been initialized by the setting start command.

  The confirmation start command is a command indicating the start of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when shifting to the setting confirmation state. The confirmation end command is a command indicating the end of the setting confirmation state, and is transmitted when the setting confirmation state ends.

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (ON / OFF) of the operation switches (one-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals. Is done.

  Among these commands, a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, and a return command are generated at a stage before an interrupt is permitted in the startup process and stored in a specific command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c. And sent immediately.

  Commands other than a setting start command, an error command indicating a RAM abnormality, a return command, and an operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the game process, and are temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c. Stored and transmitted in the command transmission process executed during the timer interrupt process (main).

  The operation detection command is generated every time the command transmission process is executed five times, stored in the aforementioned specific command transmission buffer, and immediately transmitted. In addition, when the operation detection command transmission time is reached with the unsent command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, priority is given to the transmission of the operation detection command and the normal command transmission buffer stores it. The untransmitted command is transmitted in the next command transmission process, and a plurality of commands are not transmitted in one command transmission process.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the output of the device.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table, With reference to the control pattern corresponding to the type of command received, output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production has not been completed until the end, when a new command is received, the production that has been executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation for setting the number of bets is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been set, the effect being executed is canceled. It is supposed to be. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, it is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. Is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game, Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the control is performed to any one of RT (0) to (3) and RB (BB) having different winning probabilities of the re-gamer.

  RT (0) is the transition (1) (one of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won in RT (3) where no special role is won, and the winning small role is the winning line. This is a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line when it cannot be stopped upward, and corresponds to “grape-replay-cherry” in this embodiment) or a transitional outcome (2) (small part GR (1) ~ (9) is a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line when the winning small role cannot be stopped on the winning line, and in this embodiment "Grape-Replay-Watermelon" ”) Is stopped on the winning line, or when RT (1) (2) is terminated due to the consumption of the prescribed number of games regardless of whether or not the special role is won, RT ( 0) related to the number of games In the state where the special role is not won, the replay (2) wins and moves to RT (2), or the replays (3) to (8) wins and shifts to RT (1). In the state where the special role is won and the special role won is awarded, the game ends. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (0) is a high probability (about 1 / 4.35), but the medal payout rate per game is less than 1. In RT (0), except for the case where a special combination is carried over, replay (2) alone is not subject to internal lottery.

  RT (1) shifts when any of the replays (3) to (8) wins in RT (0) where no special role is won, regardless of whether the special role is won or not. First, the game ends with a specified number of games (1000G in this embodiment) and moves to RT (0), or a special role is won on the way and the special role wins before the specified number of games is consumed. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (1) is a normal probability (about 1 / 7.25), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT (1), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery.

  RT (2) moves when Replay (2) wins in RT (0) where no special role is won, regardless of whether the special role is won or not (regarding the number of games played) In the example, the game ends with 30G) and moves to RT (0) or wins a special role on the way, and the special role wins before the specified number of games is consumed. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (2) is even higher (about 1 / 1.33) than RT (0), and the medal payout rate per game is 1 or more. Also, in RT (2), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery, and replay (2) alone lottery is also outside the scope except when special roles are carried over. .

  RT (3) transitions after the end of the BB. Regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT (3), the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2 ) Stops on the winning line, moves to RT (0) and ends, and in the state where the special combination is won, it ends when the special combination wins. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT (3) is a normal probability (about 1 / 7.28), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Also, in RT (3), replays GR (1) to (6) are not subject to internal lottery, and replay (2) alone lottery is out of the scope except when special roles are carried over. .

  The RB shifts immediately after winning the BB, and the RB ends simultaneously with the end of the BB. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RB is a low probability (1 / 12.84), but the winning probability of the small role is high, and the payout rate of medals per game is the highest. In RB, replay (1) alone is not subject to internal lottery.

  The winning probabilities for special roles (including simultaneous winnings with small roles) and the winning probabilities for small roles (including simultaneous winnings with special roles) in RT (0) to (3) are the same probability. In the same gaming state, the winning probability of the small role before carrying the special role (including simultaneous winning with the special role) and the winning probability of the small role after moving the special role are the same probability.

  RT (2) among RT (0) to (3) has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT (0) (1) (3), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Therefore, the gaming state is relatively advantageous as compared with RT (0) (1) (3).

  In addition, RT (0) (1) (3) has a medal payout rate of less than 1 per game. Of these, RT (0) has a winning probability of re-gamer RT (1 ) Since there is a possibility of shifting to RT (2), which is higher than (3) and more advantageous to the player, the gaming state becomes relatively advantageous compared to RT (1) (3).

  Also, RT (1) (3) has a medal payout rate per game of less than 1 and the re-game player win probability is almost the same, but RT (3) 1) or the transition outcome (2) stops at the winning line, and the transition to RT (0), which is expected to make a transition to RT (2), which is advantageous to the player, whereas RT (1) Since neither RT (0) nor RT (2) will be transferred until the specified number of games is consumed, RT (3) becomes a relatively advantageous gaming state compared to RT (1). (1) is a relatively unfavorable gaming state among RT (0), (2), and (3).

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, when BB ends, the process proceeds to RT (3).

  RT (3) moves to RT (0) when the special role has not been elected, and the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) stops on the winning line, and the special role is elected. In this case, even if the transition outcome (1) or the transition outcome (2) stops on the winning line, the transition to RT (0) is not made, and the elected special combination is elected to make transition to RB.

  RT (0) moves to RT (1) when one of the replays (3) to (8) wins in a state where the special role is not won, and RT (0) when RT (0) wins. Move to 2). In addition, when the special role is won, even if replays (2) to (8) win, it does not shift to RT (1) or RT (2). Migrate to

  After the transition to RT (1), RT (1) returns to RT (0) again by digesting the specified number of games (1000G) regardless of whether or not a special role is won on the way, and digests the specified number of games. Transition to RB only if a special role has been won and won.

  After the transition to RT (2), RT (2) returns to RT (0) again by digesting the specified number of games (30G) regardless of whether or not the special role is won on the way, and digests the specified number of games. Transition to RB only if a special role has been won and won.

  Since the transition item (1) (2) stops when any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) has won, the winning small role cannot be won. If any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) wins in the transferred RT (3) and the selected small role does not win, the processing shifts to RT (0).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when replays (3) to (8) win in RT (0) and the transition to RT (1) where the transition to RT (2) cannot be expected, the prescribed number of games (1000 Game) By digesting, it will return to RT (0) where the transition to RT (2) can be expected again. Therefore, expectation to return to RT (0) even if transitioning to RT (1) Can be sustained.

  In addition, after RT (2) advantageous for the player is finished, the routine returns to RT (0) where the transition to RT (2) can be expected again. be able to.

  Further, when the replay (2) wins at RT (0) as described above, the game shifts to RT (2) which is advantageous to the player, while when replays (3) to (8) win, RT (2). The transition is made to RT (1) where the transition to can not be expected. Replay (2) and replays (3) to (8) may both win when replay GR (1) to (6) wins.

  When the replay GR (1) is won, the replay (3), the replay (4), and the replay (7) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-middle-right. Performing the stop operation in the order of left-middle-right can avoid replay (3), replay (4), and replay (7) winning, and can replay (2).

  When replay GR (2) is won, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left-right-middle. By performing stop operations in the order of left-right-middle, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (8) can be avoided and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (3) is won, replay (3), replay (4), and replay (6) will win when stop operations are performed in an order other than middle-left-right. By performing the stop operation in the order of middle-left-right, replay (2) wins, and it becomes possible to avoid winning of replay (3), replay (4), and replay (6).

  When replay GR (4) is won, replay (4), replay (5), and replay (8) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle-right-left. By performing a stop operation in the order of middle-right-left, winning of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (8) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (5) is won, replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than right-left-middle. By performing the stop operation in the order of right-left-middle, winning of replay (3), replay (5), and replay (6) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  When replay GR (6) is won, replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) will win when the stop operation is performed in an order other than right-middle-left. By performing the stop operation in the order of right-middle-left, winning of replay (4), replay (5), and replay (7) can be avoided, and replay (2) can be won.

  However, if any of the replays GR (1) to (6) is won at RT (0) and the type is not known, the replay (2) is intentionally won and the replays (3) to (8) The stop order for avoiding the winning of the game cannot be selected, and the stop order for the replay (2) to win at a rate of 1/6 is selected and can be shifted to RT (2). However, the stop order in which any one of the replays (3) to (8) wins at a rate of 5/6 is selected, and the process proceeds to RT (1).

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a avoids the replays (3) to (8) and wins the replay (2) when any of the replays GR (1) to (6) is won at RT (0). It is possible to execute the replay navigation that informs the stop order to be performed, and by executing the replay navigation, the player avoids the replays (3) to (8) and the replay (2) It becomes possible to specify the stop order that will be won, and by performing the stop operation of the reels in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to avoid the replays (3) to (8) and win the replay (2). Therefore, the transition to RT (1) can be avoided and the transition to RT (2) can be made.

  The replay navigator is not limited as long as the player can recognize the stop order of the reels. The replay navigator displays an image or the like indicating the stop order of the reels on the liquid crystal display 51, or a corresponding LED. Notification may be made by turning on or outputting a corresponding sound.

  Whether the small role GR (1) to (3) has been won, the small role GR (4) to (6) has been won, or the small role GR (7) to (9) has been won, as described above. Accordingly, the first stop reel with a high payout expectation value is different, and even if any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) is won, if the type is not known, the first stop with a high payout expectation value intentionally. The reel cannot be selected, the first stop reel having a high payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 1/3, and the first stop reel having a low payout expectation value is selected at a rate of 2/3. .

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (9) wins, the first stop reel (the small roles GR (1) to (3) having a high expected payout value. ) At the time of winning, the middle reel at the time of winning the small roles GR (4) to (6), the right reel at the time of winning the small roles GR (7) to (9)) By executing the small role navigation, the player can specify the first stop reel having a high expected payout value, and the notified reel is designated as the first reel. By stopping the game, it is possible to always win 9 cards, and more medals can be obtained than when the small role navigation is not executed.

  Note that the small role navigation is not limited as long as the player can recognize the first stop reel, and the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the first stop reel or an image indicating the stop order. Alternatively, notification may be made by lighting a corresponding LED, outputting a corresponding sound, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a can execute a special combination winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of winning a special combination.

  When the sub CPU 91a wins an effect execution lottery executed when one of the replay (1), replay (2), cherry, and watermelon that may be won at the same time as the special role in RT (1), Or, in RT (2), when the number of remaining games of RT becomes the remaining three games, the special role suggestion effect is executed.

  In RT (1), if the number of remaining RT games is 3 or less, which is the maximum number of special role suggestion effects, either Replay (1), Replay (2), Cherry or Watermelon is won However, unless the special role is won at the same time, the effect execution lottery is not performed, and the special role winning suggestion effect is not executed.

  In the performance execution lottery, as shown in FIG. 13A, it is determined that a person who wins the special role has a higher probability of winning the performance execution lottery than a case where the special role is not won. In addition, by executing the special role winning suggestion effect, it is suggested that there is a high possibility of winning the special role.

  In this embodiment, the ratio of winning at the same time as the special role among the replay (1), replay (2), cherry, and watermelon in RT (1) is watermelon, cherry, replay (2), and replay (1). In the effect execution lottery, as shown in FIG. 13A, regardless of whether or not the special role is won, the higher the ratio of winning the special role, the higher the probability of winning the effect execution lottery. When winning a role with a high ratio of winning at the same time as a special role, that is, a role that can be expected to win a special role, there is a high possibility that a special role selection suggestion will be performed. Can effectively raise the expectation of winning.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the special role winning suggestion includes four types of “fishing”, “launch”, “battle”, and “special”. Of these, “fishing”, “launching”, and “battle” are continued for 2 or 3 games, and it is notified whether or not a special role is finally won. On the other hand, “special” is informed that two games have been continued and that a special role has been finally won.

  When the sub CPU 91a wins the replay (1), the replay (2), the cherry, and the watermelon in RT (1) and wins the effect execution lottery, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect selection screen is displayed simultaneously with the start of the game. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the effect selection screen, after suggesting that the desired effect can be selected with the MAXBET button, items of “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”, and “?? effect” are displayed. Are supposed to be replaced.

  When the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected based on the reception of the operation detection command in this state, if the display items at that time are “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, and “battle effect”, the “fishing” corresponding to the display item is displayed. Any one of the effects “launch” and “battle” is specified as the effect type selected by the player, and the special-type winning suggestion effect of the specified type is started.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, if the display item when the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected is “???? production”, the production type selection lottery is performed, and “fishing” presented on the production selection screen is performed. ”,“ Launch ”,“ Battle ”and“ Special ”which is not presented on the effect selection screen, one of the types is determined, and the determined type of special role selection effect is started.

  In the effect type selection lottery, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), whether or not the special role is won, and if the special role is won, whether BB (1) is won or BB ( 2) The type of production is determined with a probability according to whether (3) is won.

  Specifically, the ratio selected when winning a special role in the order of “Battle”, “Launch”, and “Fishing” is high, and when “?? You can expect to win special roles in the order of “Battle”, “Launch” and “Fishing”.

  Also, the ratio selected at the time of winning BB (1) that can expect to win medals more than BB (2) (3) among BB (1) to (3) in the order of "Battle", "Launch", and "Fishing" If “???? production” is selected, BB (1) out of BB (1) to (3) in the order of “Battle”, “Launch” and “Fishing” will be executed in the order of the special role winning suggestion executed thereafter. ) Can be expected.

  In addition, “special” may be selected only at the time of winning BB (1) in which a special role is won and BB (1) to (3) can be expected to win the most medals. If “?? Production” is selected, if the type of special role suggestion production to be executed thereafter is “Special”, the special role will be confirmed at that time, and the winning of BB (1) will also be confirmed. It will be.

  Further, in a state where the effect selection screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the MAXBET switch 6 is not necessarily a switch related to the progress of the game, and the game proceeds without selecting the effect type on the effect selection screen. It is possible to do. Further, even if the game is not progressed, if the state where the effect selection screen is displayed is continued, the operation is lowered.

  For this reason, the sub CPU 91a displays the reels when a certain time has elapsed after the effect selection screen is displayed at the start of the game or before the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected while the effect selection screen is displayed. When the stop operation is performed, the “fishing” effect is forcibly determined and the “fishing” effect is started.

  In this way, in this embodiment, by selecting the type of effect presented on the effect selection screen, the possibility of winning a special role is notified by the special role selection suggesting effect of the type selected by the player. At the same time, if you select “?? production” that cannot specify the type of production, the possibility of winning a special role will be notified by the special role selection suggestion production of a randomly selected type. A person can select the type of special role suggestion effect individually, and can also select a random selection.

  Furthermore, when “?? production” is selected, a “special” production that is not presented on the production selection screen, that is, cannot be selected on the production selection screen, is executed on the condition that the special role is won. Since there is a possibility that the winning of the special role will be notified with unexpectedness, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the slot machine that can select the type of special role winning suggestion effect, and the “special” effect Is not executed unless “?? production” is selected, the player can be motivated to select “??? production”.

  In this embodiment, the items of “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”, and “???? effect” are displayed on the effect selection screen, and the display items are periodically and periodically switched. 6 is a configuration in which the type of effect can be selected by a display item when the operation 6 is detected, that is, a configuration in which an effect is selected by using a switch detected by the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which can select the kind of effect by operation of the operation part for effects which is connected to 90 and the sub control part 91 detects directly.

  In addition, the effect selection screen is displayed at the same time as the start of the game and can select the type of effect, but the timing at which the effect type can be selected is not limited to when the game starts, but other timings, for example, A common effect may be performed at the same time as the start of the game, and then the timing at which one of the reels is stopped or the type of effect can be selected at the end of the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the player selects any of “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, and “battle effect” on the effect selection screen, the special role suggestion effect of the type selected by the player is always provided. For example, on the condition that one of the special roles is elected, a special role selection suggestion effect different from the type selected by the player is performed, and the player's operation It is also possible to notify that the winning of the special role has been confirmed by contradicting the production and the production.

  In addition, when the player selects “?? production” on the production selection screen, if the player has not won the special role, the “fishing production” or “launch” presented in addition to the “? One of the effects is selected from “effect” and “battle effect”. For example, in addition to “?? effect”, two effects from “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, and “battle effect” are displayed on the effect selection screen. In the case of a configuration presented at random, that is, a configuration in which any one of a plurality of predetermined effects is selected and presented, the special role will be given when the player selects “? Is not necessarily selected, it is not always necessary to select one of the types of effects presented on the effect selection screen, and a predetermined type of effect that can be presented on the effect selection screen, that is, “ "Fishing effect" "Launch effect" Even if any one of the “battle effects” is not presented, any one of the effects can be selected from “fishing effects”, “launch effects”, and “battle effects” that are the types of effects determined in advance. good.

  In addition, an item that can select an effect itself to be executed on the effect selection screen is presented. For example, any one of characters A to C can be selected, and each selected character is “fishing”. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an effect category belonging to the category selected by the player is presented by selecting an effect category on the effect selection screen, such as a configuration in which any one of “effect”, “launch effect”, and “battle effect” is performed. .

  In the present embodiment, in the production type selection lottery, the production type is determined with a probability corresponding to whether BB (1) is won or BB (2) (3) is won. When a player selects “?? production”, the type of special role winning suggestion effect to be executed thereafter is BB (2) (3). Or BB (1) which is more advantageous than BB (2) (3).

  Furthermore, in the production type selection lottery, the “special” production may be selected only when BB (1) having the highest advantage for the player among the BBs (1) to (3) is won. When the player selects “?? production”, the “special” production is executed thereafter, so that not only the winning of the special role is confirmed, but among them, BB (1) advantageous to the player is won. Therefore, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation.

  In this embodiment, BB (1) and BB (2) (3) have different advantages depending on the number of payouts as the end condition, but for example, the right to operate stop order navigation is granted. It is good also as a structure from which the advantage of BB (1) differs from BB (2) (3) by the difference in probability being made.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the effect selection screen is displayed at the start of the game, when a certain time elapses or before the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected in the state where the effect selection screen is displayed, When a stop operation is performed, the “fishing” effect is forcibly determined and the “fishing” effect is started. In this way, the player advances the game without selecting the type of effect. If the player does not participate in the selection of the production, such as when it has been made or when a certain amount of time has elapsed, for example, even if BB (1) is won, the “special” production will not be executed, and it will be uniform. Since the “fishing” effect is executed, it is possible to prompt the player to select the effect and further to select the “???

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation is performed after a certain period of time has elapsed after the effect selection screen is displayed, or before the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected while the effect selection screen is displayed. If it is done, it is a configuration that forcibly determines the “fishing” effect, but after a certain period of time, the “fishing” effect is automatically displayed when the forcibly executed “fishing” becomes the display item. It may be set to start or the time may be set so that “fishing” becomes a display item. By doing so, the status of the effect selection screen and the effect to be started are linked, so the effect is not felt Can be started. Furthermore, when a certain time has elapsed after the effect selection screen is displayed, or when a reel stop operation is performed before the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected in the state where the effect selection screen is displayed. The special role winning suggestion effect may not be performed, and in this way, the player can be prompted to select a certain effect.

  In addition, when a certain time has elapsed after the effect selection screen is displayed, or when a reel stop operation is performed before the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected while the effect selection screen is displayed, A configuration may be used in which one of “battle”, “launch”, and “fishing” is selected at random, and even in this case, even if BB (1) is elected, the “special” effect is not executed. The player can be prompted to select the “?

  In addition, in this embodiment, when a small role, a re-playing role and a special role are won at the same time, control is performed so that the selected small role or re-playing role is simultaneously placed on the winning line in preference to the special role. When the replay (1), replay (2), cherry, and watermelon that may be elected at the same time as these special roles are won, an effect execution lottery is performed, and when this effect execution lottery is won, an effect selection screen is displayed. Is displayed, and the special role winning suggestion effect is executed, and in the game in which the effect selection screen is displayed, the special role has been won and the stop operation is performed aiming at the composition pattern of the special role However, it is difficult to win the special role, and it is difficult to determine whether or not the special role is won, so that the expectation by the special role winning suggestion effect can be effectively maintained.

  In addition, in this embodiment, it is configured that the special role winning suggestion effect can be executed even when a cherry or watermelon that can win a special role won at the same time is won. There may be a configuration in which a special role selection suggestion effect is executed only when a small role or re-playing role, that is, a small role or re-playing role that cannot win the winning special role at the same time, is won. By doing so, at least until the next game, it is possible to reliably maintain the expectation due to the special role suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when RT (1) is terminated due to the digestion of the prescribed number of games, the game moves to RT (0) which may shift to RT (2) which is advantageous to the player. Since RT (1) has a predetermined number of games, the end timing is normally clear to the player.

  However, if the player is concerned about the special role winning suggestion effect, there is a possibility that the end of RT (1) may be difficult for the player to understand.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the remaining number of games of RT (1) is 3 games or less, which is the maximum number of special role suggestion effects, when the special role is not won, The execution of the effect is prohibited, and the special role winning suggestion effect is not executed across the end timing of RT (1). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from paying attention to the special role winning suggestion and making it difficult to understand the end of RT (1). On the contrary, the player may be distracted by the end of RT (1), and the special role suggestion effect cannot be shown to the player so that the contents of the effect can be understood. It does n’t happen. Also, when the end of RT (1) is approaching (remaining 3 games or less), the player is distracted by the special role selection suggestion effect even though the special role is not actually won. Thus, it is possible to prevent the end of RT (1) (which is approaching) from becoming difficult to understand.

  Even if the number of remaining games in RT is three or less in RT (1), if a special combination is won, a special combination winning suggestion effect can be executed. This is because when a special combination is won at RT (1), even if it shifts to RT (0) after that, it does not shift to RT (2). Therefore, even if it becomes difficult to understand the end timing of RT (1), there is no inconvenience.

  In this way, when a special role is won, special role selection suggesting effects may be executed even if the number of remaining RT games is 3 games or less, and the special role winning notification may be surprising. Can do. Also, the fact that the special role selection suggestion effect is performed after the number of remaining RT games is 3 games or less means that the player can recognize the special role selection even if the production itself is not executed to the end. It is possible to improve the premiere of the production.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the remaining number of games of RT (1) is 3 games or less, the effect selection screen is not displayed and the special role selection suggestion effect is not executed. If the number of remaining games exceeds 3 games, and presents a plurality of effects randomly selected from these multiple types of effects, the number of remaining games When the number of games is three or less, a plurality of effects randomly selected from effects equal to or less than the number of remaining games may be presented, and the special type winning suggestion effect of the selected type may be executed. Thus, even if the remaining number of games of RT (1) is three or less, it is possible to execute the special role suggestion effect and the special role selection suggestion effect straddles the end of RT (1). Executed Door without, the player can be prevented that is distracted by the end of RT (1) (that is approaching) becomes difficult to understand the special role winning suggested director.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  In the above-described embodiment, a special role winning state is applied as a possibility effect, and the special role winning direction suggesting the possibility that the special role is won is applied as a possible situation. However, for example, as a situation advantageous to the player, the state where the replay navigation or the small role navigation is continued is applied, and an effect suggesting the possibility that the replay navigation or the small role navigation is continued is applied as the possibility effect. May be. In addition, as a situation that is advantageous to the player, the state where the right to perform replay navigation and small role navigation is applied is suggested, and the possibility that the right to perform replay navigation and small role navigation is granted is suggested. An effect may be applied as a possibility effect. In addition, as a situation that is advantageous to the player, it is possible to apply a high-probability state with a high probability of being given the right to perform replay navigation and small role navigation, and to produce an effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to a high-probability state It may be applied as a sex performance.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

  A pachinko gaming machine that is a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1001 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1001 has a glass door frame 1002 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (game board 1006 described later) attached to them. )).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 1003 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 1002. Under the hitting ball supply tray 1003, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 1004 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 1003, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 1005 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 1006 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 1002. The game board 1006 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 1006 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 1007 is formed on the front surface of the game board 1006 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 1007, an effect display device 1009 configured by a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 1009, variable display (variation) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 1009 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as identification information. The effect display device 1009 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display device 1008a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 1009 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display device 1008a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 1008b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device in accordance with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 1008a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 1009 in the game board 1006. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 1008a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 1008a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 1008b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 1009 in the game board 1006. The second special symbol display 1008b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 1008b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both are numbers from 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 1008a and the second special symbol display device 1008b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 1008a and the second special symbol indicator 1008b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 1013 or the second start winning opening) 1014), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The effect display device 1009 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 1008a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 1008b. Display design (also referred to as a decorative design) as a design. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 1008a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 1009 are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 1008b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 1009 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same), and the period of variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 1008a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 1008b, an effect symbol that reminds the jackpot on the effect display device 1009 The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 1009, a winning device having a first start winning port 1013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 1013 is guided to the back of the game board 1006 and detected by the first start opening switch 1013a.

  A variable winning ball device 1015 having a second starting winning port 1014 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 1013. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 1014 is guided to the back of the game board 1006 and detected by the second start opening switch 1014a. The variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is opened by a solenoid 1016. When the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 1014 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous to the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning hole 1014 than the first starting winning hole 1013. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 1015 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 1014. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 1013 and the second start winning opening 1014 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 1015 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 1015 is very likely to win the second start winning port 1014. The first start winning opening 1013 is provided immediately below the effect display device 1009, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 1009 and the first start winning port 1013 is further reduced, or the first start winning port is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 1014 is such that nails are densely arranged around the area 1013 or the nail arrangement around the first starting prize opening 1013 is difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting prize opening 1013. This may be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 1013.

  At the bottom of the first special symbol display 1008a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 1013, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. A first special symbol storage memory display 1018a made up of two indicators (for example, LEDs) is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 1018a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 1008a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 1008b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 1014, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 1018b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 1018b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Each time variable display on the second special symbol display device 1008b is started, the number of display devices that are lit is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 1009 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 1018c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 1018d for displaying the second reserved memory number. . In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (total number of total pending memory) which is the sum of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number. As described above, if the summation pending storage display section for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that are not satisfied with the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, a variable winning ball apparatus 1015 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 1014 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 1013 and the second starting winning opening 1013 are provided. Any of the winning openings 1014 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a special variable winning ball device 1020 is provided below the variable winning ball device 1015. The special variable winning ball apparatus 1020 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big win symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 1008a, and on the second special symbol display 1008b, a specific display result (big hit symbol). When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 1021 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by the count switch 1023.

  A normal symbol display 1010 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 1006. The normal symbol display 1010 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 1032 and is detected by the gate switch 1032a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 1010 is started. In the present embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 1010 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 1014). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 1010, a normal symbol hold storage display 1041 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 1032 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 1032, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 1032 a, the normal symbol holding storage display 1041 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 1010 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, in the probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 1010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the execution condition of variable display in the special symbol displays 1008a and 1008b and the effect display device 1009 is easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is increased and the number of times of opening is increased.

  In addition, by extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 1015 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the start winning opening (that is, the special symbol indicators 108a and 108b and the effect display). It is also possible to shift to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition in the device 1009 is easily established.

  Also, instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is in the open state, the normal symbol display unit 1010 shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stopped symbol becomes a winning symbol is increased, so that the high base state is achieved. You may migrate. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 1010 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 1010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 are increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time-short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 1010 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by making transitions to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  A decoration LED 1025 flashing during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 1007 of the game board 1006, and an out port 1026 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 1027R and 1027L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 1007. A top frame LED 1028a, a left frame LED 1028b, and a right frame LED 1028c provided on the front frame are provided at the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 1007. Also, a prize ball LED 1051 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 1028b, and a ball cut LED 1052 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 1028c. . The top frame LED 1028a, the left frame LED 1028b, the right frame LED 1028c, and the decoration LED 1025 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1001. In addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for effects (decorations), LEDs and lamps for effects are installed.

  In addition, an operation unit 1050 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided on a member constituting the hit ball supply tray 1003. The operation unit 1050 is provided with a pressing operation unit made of a transparent resin member that can be turned on by an LED (not shown) inside the player. An operation switch (not shown) for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing operation unit is provided below.

  In the gaming machine, a ball hitting device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 1005 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 1007. Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 1007 through a ball hitting rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 1007, and then descends the game area 1007. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 1013 and is detected by the first start port switch 1013a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 1008a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 1009 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. In other words, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 1013. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 1014 and is detected by the second start port switch 1014a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 1008b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 1009 starts variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 1014. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1001 includes a main board 1031 that controls games and an effect control board 1080 that controls effects. As shown in FIG. 15, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 1560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1001 according to a program is mounted on the main board 1031. The game control microcomputer 1560 includes a ROM 1054 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 1055 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 1056 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 1057. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 1054 and the RAM 1055 are built in the game control microcomputer 1560. That is, the game control microcomputer 1560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer may include at least the RAM 1055 in addition to the CPU 1056, and the ROM 1054 may be externally attached or incorporated. Further, the I / O port unit 1057 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 1560 further includes a random number circuit 1053 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 1560, the CPU 1056 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 1054. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 1560 (or CPU 1056) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 1056 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 1031.

  The random number circuit 1053 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 1053 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 1053 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 1560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 1053. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 1560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 1560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 1054. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 1053. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 1053 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 1560 reads the numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 1053 when the start winning to the first start port switch 1013a or the second start port switch 1014a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 1055 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 1055 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 1055 is backed up.

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 1560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like become operable, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 1560 and the like become inoperative. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 1560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 1560 or the like is output. The reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Furthermore, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 1560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 1560.

  An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 1032a, the first start port switch 1013a, the second start port switch 1014a, and the count switch 1023 to the game control microcomputer 1560 is also mounted on the main board 1031. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 1016 for opening and closing the variable winning ball apparatus 1015 and the solenoid 1021 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 1020 for forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 1560 is also provided. 1031. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 1031.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 1080 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 1560 via the relay board 1077. A control command is received, and display control is performed with an effect display device 1009 that variably displays effect symbols.

  The effect control board 1080 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer (not shown) including an effect control CPU and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 1080, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives a signal (effect) from the main board 1031 input via the relay board 1077. In response to the control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver and the input port. Further, the effect control CPU causes the VDP (video display processor) to perform display control of the effect display device 1009 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control CPU reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 1009, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU outputs data read from the character ROM to a VDP (not shown). The VDP performs display control based on data input from the CPU for effect control.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 1080. The input driver allows the signal input from the relay board 1077 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 1080 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 1080 to the relay board 1077). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 1031 is allowed to pass through the relay board 1077 only in the direction toward the effect control board 1080 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 1080 to the relay board 1077). A unidirectional circuit (not shown) is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 1031 via the unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 1077 toward the inside of the main board 1031 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 1077 does not enter the inside of the main board 1031 (the game control microcomputer 1560 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver substrate 1035 via an output port (not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU outputs sound number data to the audio output board 1070 via an output port (not shown).

  In the lamp driver board 1035, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The LED driver (not shown) supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 1028a, the left frame LED 1028b, and the right frame LED 1028c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 1025 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 1035.

  In the voice output board 1070, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver (not shown). The voice synthesizing IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to an amplifier circuit (not shown). The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 1027R and 1027L. Control data corresponding to sound number data is stored in a sound data ROM (not shown). The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The effect control CPU is connected to the operation unit 1050 via an input / output port, and outputs a signal for driving an LED (not shown) in the operation unit 1050 via the input / output port. An operation signal output in response to a player's pressing operation is input from an operation switch (not shown) in the unit 1050.

  If the first special symbol display device 1008a or the second special symbol display device 1008b and the effect display device 1009 are out of display, the effect symbol variable display state is changed after the effect symbol variable display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in the case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  If the first special symbol display device 1008a or the second special symbol display device 1008b and the effect display device 1009 are shifted and stopped, the effect symbol variable display state is changed after the effect symbol variable display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In the present embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 1008a or the second special symbol display device 1008b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 1009.

  The reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 1009. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the type of the reach effect by lottery using a random number. When the display result of the special symbol is not the jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number and determines the type. However, it is the production control microcomputer that actually executes the reach production control.

  Specifically, the game control microcomputer 560 determines one of a plurality of predetermined variation times by lottery, and determines whether or not to execute the reach effect based on the determination result and the type thereof. It becomes.

  When the game control microcomputer 1560 determines a specific variation time, the effect control microcomputer can execute a specific reach effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit.

  The effect control microcomputer performs an effect execution lottery when the game control microcomputer 1560 determines a specific fluctuation time, executes a specific reach effect when the effect execution lottery is won, and when the effect control lottery is not won A reach production other than the specific reach production is executed.

  In the performance execution lottery, it is determined that the probability of winning the performance execution lottery is higher when the jackpot is determined than when the jackpot is not determined, and the specific reach performance is executed, It is suggested that there is a high possibility that the jackpot is determined as compared with the case where the reach effect other than the specific reach effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the game control microcomputer 1560 determines a specific variation time, an effect execution lottery is performed. When the effect execution lottery is won, a specific reach effect is executed, and when the game is not won. Although the configuration is such that a reach effect other than the specific reach effect is executed, a configuration in which the specific reach effect is always performed when the game control microcomputer 1560 determines a specific variation time, that is, whether or not the specific reach effect is to be performed. It is good also as a structure determined on the microcomputer 1560 side for control.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the specific reach production includes four types of “fishing”, “launch”, “battle”, and “special”.

  When the effect control microcomputer wins the effect execution lottery, as shown in FIG. 16, after the variable display state of the effect symbol is started, the effect selection screen is displayed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. indicate. On the effect selection screen, after suggesting that you can select the desired effect with the button, items of “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, “battle effect”, “?? It is supposed to be replaced.

  When an operation of the operation unit 1050 is detected in this state, if the display item at that time is “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, or “battle effect”, “fishing”, “launch”, “battle” corresponding to the display item. Is specified as the effect type selected by the player, and the specified reach effect of the specified type is started.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, if the display item when the operation of the operation unit 1050 is detected is “???? production”, the production type selection lottery is performed, and “fishing”, “launching”, and “battle” are performed. One of the types is determined from “special”, and the specific reach production of the determined type is started.

  In the effect type selection lottery, as shown in FIG. 19, whether or not the big hit is determined, and if the big hit is determined, the type of the effect is determined with a probability corresponding to the type of the big hit.

  In this embodiment, the types of big hits include a normal big hit that becomes a normal state after the end of the big hit state, and a probable big hit that becomes a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit state. It is advantageous for.

  In the effect type selection lottery, the ratio selected when the big hit is determined in the order of “battle”, “launch”, and “fishing” is high, and when “?? You can expect big hits in the order of “Battle”, “Launch” and “Fishing”.

  In addition, when the probability variation big hit that is more advantageous than the normal big hit is determined among the big hits in the order of “battle”, “launch”, “fishing”, the ratio selected is high. The type of specific reach performance to be executed can be expected to be a promising big hit in the order of "battle" "launch" "fishing".

  In addition, “Special” may be selected only when the big hit is determined and the most probable probable big hit among the big wins is determined. If the type of the specific reach production to be performed is “special”, the big hit is fixed at that time, and the probable big hit is also fixed.

  In addition, in the state where the effect selection screen is displayed, the operation unit 1050 is not necessarily an operation unit involved in the progress of the game, and the game proceeds without selecting the type of effect on the effect selection screen. .

  For this reason, the effect control microcomputer forcibly determines the “fishing” effect and starts the “fishing” effect when a certain time has elapsed after the effect selection screen is displayed. .

  In this way, in this embodiment, by selecting the type of effect presented on the effect selection screen, the possibility that the big hit is determined by the specific reach effect of the type selected by the player is notified, and If you select “?? production” that cannot identify the type of game, the possibility that the big hit is determined by the specific reach production of the randomly selected type will be notified, so the player will individually reach the specific reach In addition to selecting the type of production, it is also possible to select at random.

  In addition, when “???? production” is selected, it is possible to execute a “special” production that is not presented on the production selection screen, that is, cannot be selected on the production selection screen, on condition that the jackpot is determined. Since the jackpot is announced with a certainty and unexpectedness, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the slot machine that can select the type of reach production, and the “special” production is “? If it is not selected, it is not executed, so that the player's willingness to select “???

  In the present embodiment, when the player selects any one of “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, and “battle effect” on the effect selection screen, the special role suggestion effect of the type selected by the player is always provided. For example, on the condition that one of the special roles is elected, a special role selection suggestion effect different from the type selected by the player is performed, and the player's operation It is also possible to notify that the winning of the special role has been confirmed by contradicting the production and the production.

  In addition, when the player selects “?? production” on the production selection screen, if the player has not won the special role, the “fishing production” or “launch” presented in addition to the “? One of the effects is selected from “effect” and “battle effect”. For example, in addition to “?? effect”, two effects from “fishing effect”, “launch effect”, and “battle effect” are displayed on the effect selection screen. In the case of a configuration presented at random, when the player selects “???? production” on the production selection screen, if the player has not won the special role, the type presented on the production selection screen is not necessarily used. There is no need to select any one of the effects, even if any of the types of effects that can be presented on the effect selection screen, that is, "fishing effect" "launch effect" "battle effect" is not presented, "Fishing production" "Launch production" Production of any of the battle game effect "may be set to be selected.

  Also, in this embodiment, in the production type selection lottery, the type of production is determined with a probability according to whether the normal jackpot is determined or the probability variation jackpot is determined. If the player selects “?? production”, depending on the type of specific reach production to be executed after that, if the big hit is, the type is a normal big hit, or is the probability variation big hit more advantageous than the normal big hit, Can be guessed.

  Furthermore, in the production type selection lottery, there is a possibility that the “special” production will be selected only when a probabilistic jackpot that is highly advantageous to the player is determined among the big wins, and the player selects “? If this happens, the “special” performance will then be executed, which not only confirms the jackpot, but also confirms that a promising jackpot that is advantageous to the player is won. Can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit state, the advantage of the big hit changes depending on whether or not the probability change state is controlled, that is, the advantage of the gaming state associated with the big hit state changes. , A configuration in which the advantage of the big hit state itself changes, for example, a configuration in which the advantage of the big hit changes by changing the number of rounds that continue in the big hit state, a big hit by the time that the open / close plate is open in the big hit state A configuration in which the advantage of the jackpot is changed, or a configuration in which the advantage of the big hit is changed by a difference in the number of counts of the game balls, which is a condition for the opening / closing plate to be in the closed state from the released state, may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, after a certain period of time has elapsed after the effect selection screen is displayed, the “fishing” effect is forcibly determined and the “fishing” effect is started. If a certain time has passed without the player selecting the type of production, that is, if the player does not participate in the selection of the production, for example, even if the probable big hit is decided, the “special” production is executed. Since the “fishing” effect is executed uniformly, it is possible to prompt the player to select the effect and further to select the “???

  In this embodiment, after a certain period of time has elapsed after the production selection screen is displayed, the “fishing” production is forcibly determined. When “fishing” becomes the display item, the “fishing” production may be automatically started, or the time may be set so that “fishing” becomes the display item. Since the situation of the selection screen and the effect to be started are linked, the effect can be started without a sense of incongruity. Furthermore, when a certain period of time has elapsed after the effect selection screen is displayed, a specific reach effect may not be performed, and a reach effect other than the specific reach effect may be performed. It is possible to prompt the user to select some kind of effect.

  In addition, when a certain period of time has elapsed after the production selection screen is displayed, it may be configured to randomly select any one of “battle”, “launch”, and “fishing”. However, since the “special” effect is not executed, the player can be prompted to select “???

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, a state where it is determined that a big hit state is determined as an advantageous situation for the player is applied, and a specific reach effect that suggests a possibility that a big hit state is determined as a possibility effect is provided. Although it is applied, for example, as a situation that is advantageous to the player, a state in which it is decided to shift to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot state is applied, and at the start of the jackpot, the probability change after the end of the jackpot Whether or not to shift to a state may be notified, and an effect suggesting the possibility of shifting to a probable change state after the end of the jackpot in the jackpot state may be applied as a possibility effect. Further, as an advantageous situation for the player, a state in which the number of rounds continued in the big hit state is controlled to the second big hit state, which is larger than the first big hit state, is applied. An announcement that indicates the possibility of the big hit state being the second big hit state in the big hit state without notifying whether the big hit state or the second big hit state may be applied as the possibility effect. In addition, after the big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation state or the time reduction state, and the probability variation state or the time reduction state is selected from a plurality of different times, so that the probability variation state or the time reduction state is selected. In the case where the number of continuations varies, the probability variation state or time-short state continues after the number of divisions at the stage after reaching the number of divisions that can be selected as the number of continuations after the start of the probability variation state or the time-short state May be applied as an advantageous situation for the player, and an effect suggesting the possibility that the probability variation state or the short-time state may continue after the number of breaks may be applied as the possibility effect.

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Claims (6)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
Providing the player with performance type identification information that can identify the type of performance production that can be notified of the possibility of an advantageous situation for the player, and production type non-specific information that does not identify the type of possibility production Production presentation means for presenting;
A selection operation means operated when selecting the effect type specifying information or the effect type non-specific information presented by the effect presenting means;
Production type identification information storage means for storing a plurality of types of production type identification information with different types of potential productions as production type identification information presented by the production presentation means;
Possibility production execution means for executing the possibility production;
With
The possibility production execution means includes:
A first possibility effect of executing a possibility effect of the type specified from the effect type specifying information when the effect type specifying information presented by the effect presenting means is selected by an operation of the selection operation means. Execution means;
If the production type non-specific information presented by the production presentation unit is selected by the operation of the selection operation unit and is not in the advantageous situation, the type specified from any of the plurality of types of production type identification information If it is in the advantageous situation, from any of the types of possibility effects specified from the plurality of types of effect type identification information or the plurality of types of effect type identification information A second possibility presentation execution means for selecting any kind of possibility presentation from a special kind of possibility presentation not specified, and executing the selected kind of possibility presentation;
A gaming machine characterized by including: The advantageous situation includes a first situation and a second situation that is more advantageous to the player than the first situation;
The second possibility production execution means is selected when the production type non-specific information presented by the production presentation means is selected by the operation of the selection operation means, and the advantageous situation is indicated. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the possibility effect type is selected at a different rate depending on whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation. The second possibility production execution means is selected when the production type non-specific information presented by the production presentation means is selected by the operation of the selection operation means, and the advantageous situation is indicated. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the special kind of possibility effect is selected on condition that the second situation is satisfied. The second possibility effect executing means is presented when a predetermined period has elapsed without selecting any of the effect type specifying information and the effect type non-specific information presented by the effect presenting means, or presented by the effect presenting means When the game is advanced without selecting any of the effect type specific information and the effect type non-specific information, the special type possibility effect is not executed even in the advantageous situation. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The gaming machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and can display a plurality of types of identifiable symbols. A gaming machine in which one game is completed by the display result being derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, it is determined whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a special winning accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to a player, and the special winning Pre-determining means capable of simultaneously determining whether to allow the occurrence of a general prize and to allow the occurrence of a general prize other than the special prize;
In the case where both the determination of allowing the occurrence of the special prize and the permission of the occurrence of the general prize are determined by the pre-determining means, the display result of the special prize allowed by the determination is generated. Priority derivation control means for preferentially deriving a display result in which a general winning allowed by the determination occurs;
A carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game when the prior-decision means determines that the special prize is allowed to occur and the special prize has not occurred; ,
With
The advantageous situation is a situation where it is determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize,
The effect presentation means, on the condition that it is determined that the occurrence of a general winning that may be allowed at the same time as the determination that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed is determined, and the effect type specifying information and the The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein presentation type non-specific information is presented to a player. The gaming machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and can display a plurality of types of identifiable symbols. A gaming machine in which one game is completed by the display result being derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
The possibility effect includes a continuous effect that continues for a period of a predetermined number of games of two or more,
The gaming machine is
A gaming state transition means for transitioning to a specific gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is established;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games digested since the transition to the specific gaming state;
Specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state when the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a specified value in the specific game state;
If the number of remaining games until reaching the specified value specified by the counting of the game number counting means in the specific gaming state is less than the predetermined number of games, the presentation of the effect Effect presentation restricting means for restricting the means from presenting the effect type specifying information and the effect type non-specific information to the player;
The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

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